The LKN Experience

Information regarding The Meating Place:

The Meating Place is located at 114 E. Main Street in Lincolnton, NC.

The Meeting Place can be reached by phone at 704-240-9806, are active on Social Media through Facebook and Instragram, and can be reached online at TheMeatingPlaceNC.com.

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523
·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

In this episode, Mike Bagwell sits down with Franklin Linker (a Luthier) to talk about his business, Linker Guitars, which is located in Denver, NC.

Franklin talks about how he first became interested in building and repairing stringed instruments, his work experience, his travels around the world learning his craft, and why he decided to open his business in Denver, NC.

Franklin also shares some great information about the types of wood that many guitars are constructed from, some of the unique requests he receives from customers, the things he finds inside of guitars, and talks about an upcoming potential "masters-class" on how to build a guitar. 

Enjoy!

Contact Information for our guest:
You can reach the Linker Guitars:

• Phone: 980-222-7099
• Email:  [email protected]
• Physical Address:  748 N NC-16 Business Hwy., Denver, NC 28037
• Website: https://LinkerGuitars.com
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/linkerguitars/
• Instagram:  @LinkerGuitars

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523
·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

In this episode, Mike Bagwell sits down with Gary Espin and Mike Luce to talk about their inspiration behind opening up a Music Teaching school in Denver, NC. 

Mike and Gary also talk about their early interest in music, how they met, their creation of the band (13th Door), why they chose the Lake Norman area to open up their school, and how they chose their music school building.

We also talked about the types of musical instruments that are being taught at the school, and a brief bio was given of each of the instructors. 

And lastly, we talked about and the future plans of the Music School.

Enjoy this very entertaining conversation with Gary Espin and Mike Luce!

Contact Information for our guest:
You can reach the Lake Norman Music School :

• Phone: 704-489-3660
• Email:  [email protected]
• Physical Address:  3130 NC Business 16, Denver, NC 28037
• Website: https://lakenormanmusicschool.com/
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LakeNormanMusicSchool/

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523
·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

In this episode, Mike Bagwell sits down with Joe Tate, Airport Manager of the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport.

In what may be a surprise to some, Lincoln County has an Airport (and a very active airport)!  Joe shares how he was first introduced to aviation, when he received his pilots' license (at an early age), where he first worked as a Pilot, and how he found his way to become the Airport Manager in Lincoln County. 

Joe shares some very interesting information about the Lincoln County Airport including when, why, and how the Airport was first built, who owns/operates the Airport, the improvements that have been made since the Airport first opened, the number of flights that arrive (and take off), the types (and costs) of aircraft that are kept on-site, and the types of structures that are on-site and available for lease. 

Joe other discusses who is utilizing the airport, the impact that the Airport has on Lincoln County's community and the economy, and goes into detail about the other amenities offered at the Airport such as aircraft maintenance, hangar space, the availability of fuel to be purchased, and a pilot's school. 

And lastly, Joe shares a few stories about who he has met while serving as the Airport Manager, talks about some great news regarding future improvements of the Airport, and invites the public out to become familiar with the day-to-day activities.

Enjoy the conversation with Joe Tate!

 Contact Information for our guest:
You can reach Joe Tate and the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport :

• Phone: (704) 735-0602
• Email:  [email protected]
• Physical Address:  714 Jack Dellinger Drive, Iron Station, NC 28080
• Website: https://www.lincolncounty.org/93/Airport

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523
·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

In this episode, host Hanna Schoenrock chats with guest Gus Gustafson, otherwise known as Capt. Gus, owner of Fishing with Gus! Capt. Gus is such an entertaining and informative guest. He's lived on Lake Norman since before it was Lake Norman, and he's been fishing since before he can even remember. Capt. Gus is a fulltime professional Fishing Guide on beautiful Lake Norman, NC.

Capt. Gus talks about fishing with his brother and dad from the time he could walk, and he started catching fish when he was in high school and selling them at markets . He tells about coming from New York in 1960 to attend Western Carolina University. He hung out on the river and fished with friends, and they watched Lake Norman come to be. He worked for Sears for 30 years, and then decided he wanted to fish all the time and teach other people to fish. He's been a professional Fishing Guide for 30 years and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon. He's having way too much fun!

You can book 1/2 day charters, full day charters, or trips that are just a few hours. People come who have never fished, and he teaches them the ropes. He knows where to find the fish, and he'll entertain you with stories whether the fish are biting or not. People book his fishing trips for birthday parties and other celebrations. There is no age minimum or maximum--he promises fun for everyone!

 Contact Information for our guest:
You can reach Capt. Gus in all of these places:
 

• Phone: (704) 617-6812
• Email:  [email protected]
• Website: https://fishingwithgus.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FishingWithGus

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523
·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NMSD3RDP2L7DU)

In this episode, host Hanna Schoenrock chats with guest Bud Cesena, Lincoln County Commissioner. Bud, a Denver resident, has been in public service for his entire life. If you live in Lincoln County, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Bud grew up in Mecklenburg County and worked as a police officer there for 28 years. He retired and became the Chief of Police for Mecklenburg County Schools. He moved to Denver in 2006. Bud has a heart for his community, and his priorities are Public Safety and Education. His wife Ann is also very involved in the community. In this episode, Bud also talks about his dog Barney, his kids, and his grandkids. He has a heart for his family and for his community.

If you've ever wondered about how the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners works or how the Planning Board makes decisions, tune in to this episode. Bud talks about local politics, real-time concerns--traffic and growth being at the top of the list--and how citizens of our community can make a difference.

He promised to sit down with me again for another episode to talk about other issues that concern Lincoln County residents, such as Incorporation. Bud's the kind of person you want representing where you live. His WHY: to make things happen, to help people (even if that means just showing up and listening), supporting First Responders, attending local events, and meeting people and hearing what they have to say. Thanks for your service, Bud! We appreciate you!

Contact Information for our guest:
You can reach Bud by:
 

• Phone: (704) 240-1393
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email [email protected]
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523
·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NMSD3RDP2L7DU)

Our guests for Episode 69 are Karen Lusk (Owner) and Deann Gibson (Event Planner) of DuGaren Venues & Vineyards, a new social gathering and wedding venue located in Lincoln County.   

In this episode, Karen and Deann share the story of how Dugaren Venues & Vineyards came to be, the history behind how the land was purchased, the construction and design of the venue, how the buildings and land located within the venue will be utilized, and the future plans for the Venue. 

In addition, Karen shares the story behind how she and her husband, Doug, are the primary designers and laborers of most of the buildings located within the venue, talks about her passion for antiquing and finding that perfect design piece to complement the facility, and discusses the upcoming community-driven grand opening and a Vendor show that will help the Dugaren team form valuable partnerships with other local business owners.

And, Deann shares some very useful information about wedding venue planning, wedding ceremony & reception trends, the reasons for wanting to become a part of the DuGaren Venues & Vineyards team, and reviews the many local small business partners that the DuGaren team will be working with to create an amazing venue for any social gathering.  A list of some of these business partners are Albertine Florals, Gifts, and Wines,  Noble Artistry, Cooke Rentals, JP Photography,  Finishing Touch Bridal, and Atlas Flowers & More. 

Contact Information for our guest:
You can reach Dugaren Venues and Vineyards:   

• In-person at:  6656 King Wilkinson Road, Denver, NC 28037
• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dugarenvenuesandvineyards/
• On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dugaren6656//
• Online at:  https://dugaren.com
• Phone: (704) 530-9971
• Email:  [email protected] or [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on his cell (704) 489-3650 

·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor

·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: 

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on her cell (704) 956-6523 

·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices 

·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

Call all RVing enthusiasts! Episode 68 is what you've been waiting to hear! Host Hanna Schoenrock sat down with Derek Dunn to talk about his family's local business, Complete RV. In this episode, Derek, son of Kevin and Maria Dunn, talks about how Complete RV was started over 35 years ago and has remained local and in the family the entire time. Derek is a great storyteller--and not surprisingly, he loves all kinds of camping!

Derek tells the story of how his dad Kevin started in the business and eventually decided to open his own shop in Denver, NC.  In 1998, at the age of 15, Derek joined the family business, helping with repairs and maintenance. Derek's mom Maria brought her extensive knowledge and talent of interior design to Complete RV in 2011. As the business has expanded, offering partial and complete RV renovations to the service line has provided Complete RV with the opportunity to serve even more customers by partnering with them to create their dream RVs.

While Complete RV began with a focus on service and maintenance, the Dunn family has expanded the business model to include renovations, a fast-growing market and one that boomed during the Covid quarantine. People realized they could work and do school from anywhere, so they packed their bags, hopped in their RVs, and hit the road.

The crew at Complete RV stand ready with experience and love for what they do to service your RV, maintain it, or glam it up! You can check out all they offer at their website: https://completervnc.com/

Contact Information for Derek Dunn and Complete RV:

You can reach Derek and Complete RV:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CompleteRVNC7632 
• On their website at https://completervnc.com/
• Phone: 704-489-1515
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on his cell (704) 489-3650 

·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor

·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: 

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on her cell (704) 956-6523 

·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices 

·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NMSD3RDP2L7DU)

Our guest for Episode 67 is Keith Isenberg, owner of the Blood, Sweat, Gears bike shop, located in Lincoln County.  And as you will hear in this episode, the shop has a Maiden address but is located just outside of Denver.

In this episode, Keith Isenberg talks about his early childhood living in Pennsylvania, how he became interested and knowledgeable about bikes and bike repair, his first bike, where he went to college, and the reason and inspiration behind opening Blood, Sweat, Gears back in 2007.

Keith also shared a few stories about where he likes to ride, how often he rides each week, which races he has participated in (and wants to ride in eventually), and also shared some great information about one of the best ways to keep your bike in great condition. 

And we also talked to Keith about a local group of riders that meet each week throughout most of the year to connect local riders with other riders (https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolncountycyclist). 

In addition, Keith talked about some of the services he provides at Blood Sweat Gears, the brands of bikes he stocks (for kids also the way through competitive racing adults), the other products he also stocks in the shop, the Kids trade-up program, and talks about an extremely personal Charity ride (https://www.robinsride.com/) that Keith/BSG organizes and supports each year. 

Contact Information for our guest:

You can reach Keith and Blood Sweat Gears:   

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bloodsweatgearslkn
• On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bsg_lkn/
• Online at:  http://www.bloodsweatgearslkn.com/
• Phone: (704) 822-8803
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on his cell (704) 489-3650 

·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor

·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: 

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on her cell (704) 956-6523 

·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices 

·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

Our guest for Episode 66 is Rachel Herman.  Rachel is a Co-Owner of the recently opened Local Roots & Provisions restaurant located in downtown Lincolnton, NC. 

Rachel talks about her the inspiration behind opening Local Roots & Provisions, her fellow co-owners, the process and challenges of restoring and converting an older Lincolnton, NC building into a restaurant, the support the restaurant has received from the local community, and the other amazing small businesses that Local Roots & Provisions utilizes for daily operations. 

Rachel also talks about the amazing staff, the space within the restaurant (including an Event space on the 2nd level), the menu, what else is keeping her (and her husband/co-owner) busy, and what additional things to expect in the restaurant within the next 3-5 years.   

Contact Information for our guest:

You can reach Rachel Herman and Local Roots & Provisions:   

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LocalRootsandProvisions
• On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/local_rootsnc/
• Online at:  http://www.localrootsltown.com/ 
• Phone: (704) 240-9126
• Email:  [email protected]

You can reach Rachel Herman (the Realtor):   

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rachelhermanrealtor
• On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rachelhermanrealtor/
• Online at:  http://rachelherman.kw.com/
• Phone: (704) 221-6732
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on his cell (704) 489-3650 

·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor

·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: 

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on her cell (704) 956-6523 

·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices 

·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/