In this episode, I sit down with Lara Ingram. She is the Executive Director at FeedNC - a local area nonprofit organization that is helping feed those in need through our local communities. In addition to providing hot meals, FeedNC has developed several initiatives to help those in need, including:

• Culinary Job Training Programs
• Community Cooking Demonstrations
• A Grocery Store
• Mobile Pantries
• Catering
• And More!

Lara shares the story of FeedNC and the exciting news for the future of the organization. Listeners, I’m so glad you’re joining us for this very special episode. Enjoy getting to know Lara Ingram and FeedNC.

FeedNC
275 S. Broad Street 
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 660-9010

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The Venues at Langtree (Chris Boukedes)
The Dale Jr. Foundation
Victory Lanes Mooresville
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

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In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Chris Boukedes to talk about his amazing Mooresville property, The Venues at Langtree. Chris shares how he was inspired by the property years ago, and how he was able to acquire the property in 2021. Chris shares all The Venues have to offer currently, as well as a little insight into the vision he has for the future of the property. 

I enjoyed meeting with Chris in person at The Venues to record this episode, and many thanks to LKN Images with Kathleen Martin for joining us to shoot some photos. OK, friends, let’s get right into this episode and learn all about The Venues at Langtree.

The Venues at Langtree

554 Langtree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 897-7232

Chris also joined us back in Episode 49 | BoatYard Lake Norman

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In this episode, I sit down with the owner of Carolina cruising Charters, Captain Matt. Carolina Cruising Charters is an all-inclusive boat charter service serving Lake Norman. Carolina Cruising Charters takes the stress and worry out of boating on the lake. Gone are the days of renting a boat and drawing straws to see who’s going to drive it, or flipping a coin to see who’s going to pay the fuel bill at the end of the day.

Carolina Cruising Charters is the choice for boaters who want to relax and enjoy their time on the lake and leave the work to a licensed captain.

Listen in as Captain Matt shares the story behind Carolina Cruising Charters.

Carolina Cruising Charters

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Carolina Watersports & Marine
Stay Lake Norman
Laurel Belle Photography & Branding

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In this episode, I sit down with one of Lake Norman’s most successful interior designers, Michelle McKoy - the owner of Michelle McKoy Designs. Michelle shares the story of her small business journey, which like most small business journeys, began in an unexpected way. 

Michelle McKoy Designs (Houzz)

IG: @michellemckoydesigns    

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SoundVision
EMI Master Finishers
Tiffany Ringwald
Serena Apostal
Sara Brennan Interiors
Ally Whalen Design
Starr Miller Design
Kelly Cruz Interiors
Spivey Construction
Pippin Home Designs
LKN Currents Magazine
Sew Unordinary
Lilly & Grace
A Cut Above Stone Works
Carolina Tile & Stone
Carolinas Custom Kitchen & Bath

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In this episode, I sit down with the co-founder of Crown Town Compost, a Charlotte-based startup in the sustainability space that’s serving quite a few businesses and residents right here in the Lake Norman area. 

Crown Town Compost is making composting accessible, affordable, and convenient for customers throughout the Charlotte metro area that want to reduce waste. 

David Valder joins me to share the story of his entrepreneurial journey, and the inspiration behind the work he and the team are doing at Crown Town Compost.

Crown Town Compost

Shoutouts to these local businesses:

Boomerang Water Company
Davidson College
Summit Coffee
The Pickled Peach
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse
Davidson Ice House
Carolina Farm Trust
Main Street Books Davidson

Recommended reading:

Traction
By Gino Wickman

The E-Myth
By Michael Gerber

What the Heck is EOS?
By Gino Wickman

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In this episode, I sit down with Chef Steve Jordan, the Executive Chef, and co-founder of On the Nines Bistro in Mooresville. 

On the Nines is one of Lake Norman’s premier dining destinations. During our conversation, Chef Steve shares the story of his culinary and entrepreneurial journey. We talk about the Chef-driven experience diners can look forward to at On the Nines, and Steve also shares some ways the team was able to weather the ups and downs of doing business during the pandemic.

We talk about the cocktail program that makes On the Nines such a great spot for Happy Hour, as well as the legendary brunch the team serves up each Sunday. 

Chef Steve shares some great advice for aspiring Chefs. And we even dive into a little bit about the launch of a fun YouTube channel.

We cover a lot of ground in just 30 minutes, so lean in my friends and get to know one of Lake Norman’s best: Chef Steve Jordan, at On the Nines Bistro in Mooresville.

On the Nines Bistro
205 Golf Course Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 799-4240

Shoutouts to these local businesses:

Magic Hat Social Media Solutions
Inland Seafood

Photography by:
LKN Images

Also mentioned friends of the podcast:

Chris Boukedes
Tara Allmendinger

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In this episode, digital content and influencer marketing expert Jenny Melrose joins us to share the story of her entrepreneurial journey. Jenny is the founder of  jennymelrose.com, a business that combines her passion for teaching with her extensive experience in creating strategic content for online business owners.

I have to warn you: I do a lot more talking in this episode than usual. Jenny is a subject matter expert in topics that I find fascinating and many of the concepts we discuss are very relevant to the work we do here at The Best of LKN. So, forgive me if I nerd out in this episode.

JennyMelrose.com

IG: @jenny_melrose   

Get Jenny’s book HERE!

Shoutouts to these businesses:

Laurel Belle Photography & Branding
Natasha Hemmingway
Wright Design
JC Art

Books recommended:

Will It Fly?
by Pat Flynn

On Purpose
by Tonya Dalton

We Should All Be Millionaires
by Rachel Rodgers

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In this episode, I sit down with the newest sponsor for The Best of LKN - John Hassell with Farm Bureau Insurance of North Mecklenburg located in Huntersville. 

John and I began discussing sponsorship opportunities a few months ago, and during that time I found John to be a highly knowledgable insurance professional with an exceptional work ethic. Great qualities for an insurance agent, for sure. 

But, what really caught my attention was John’s deep commitment to providing personalized service for his clients. That’s something that only a small business can do, and John runs his office like a small business that serves the local community.

John is not only THE insurance guy, he is Lake Norman’s hometown insurance guy. “Helping you is what we do best” - that’s more than the Farm Bureau slogan, as you’ll learn from my conversation with John.

John Hassell - Farm Bureau Insurance of North Mecklenburg (Huntersville)

Email John: [email protected]

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Whole Pet Vets
Providence Restoration
Grace Hill Photography

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Katelyn Stromolo and Kelley Tovias sit down with me to share the design and marketing philosophies that are the driving forces behind their company, The Molo Group. 

Regular listeners of this podcast will recognize several of the names we bring up during our conversation. Names like Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, and Jenna Kutcher. 

Katelyn and Kelley share the story of the Molo Group, as well as some advice for founders to consider when developing their brand strategies. This advice revolves around one question and one word: Why?

It’s a very introspective and insightful episode 107 of Lake Norman’s #1 small business podcast. Enjoy getting to know Katelyn Stromolo and Kelley Tovias with The Molo Group.

The Molo Group

Download their Marketing Guides HERE

Shoutouts to these local businesses & nonprofits:

Good Drip Coffee
Experienced Recruiting Partners
Command Canine
Lake Norman Metsquerade

Podcasts & Books recommended:

Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Building a Story Brand Podcast & Book - Donald Miller
Goal Digger Podcast with Jenna Kutcher
In Progress by Jessica Hische

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Hey Lake Norman, welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, we’re going to introduce you to a local startup that’s helping to make yoga a little more accessible to us mere mortals.

Rosie Schepisi sits down with me to share the story behind her startup, Soul Strap. Soul Strap is a Yoga accessory that assists users who struggle with balance and mobility to achieve those impossible yoga stretches. The Soul Strap was inspired by Rosie’s own Yoga journey and she designed and developed the prototypes all on her own. Now, with the help of mentors at Launch LKN, Rosie has a roadmap for entrepreneurial success.

We’re talking about the twists and turns of launching a new product concept in this episode of Lake Norman’s #1 small business podcast. Lean in with me, and get to know the fearless founder of The Soul Strap, Rosie Schepisi.

The Soul Strap

Shoutouts to these local businesses:

Launch LKN
Davidson Provision Company
The Jay Hurt Hub at Davidson College
iShine Yoga - Huntersville
Charlotte Family Yoga
Corkscrew - Birkdale Village
Masala Mastee - Indian Cuisine in Davidson (NC)

“Start with Why” ~Simon Sinek, Ted Talk

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