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- W-2 Employee to Business Owner with Seth Kingdon
Seth Kingdon, founder of Kingdon Marketing, shares his journey from W-2 employee to business owner in Boone, NC. We talk about taking the leap, building systems that work, and balancing entrepreneurship with family life. A must-listen for anyone thinking about starting their own business in the High Country.
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🔗 Kingdon Marketing
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 4 min - The Art of Climbing with Elijah Kiser
Elijah Kiser, a talented rock climber based in Boone, NC, explores how climbing intersects with art and creativity. He shares his story, what makes the High Country a destination for climbers, and why people dedicate their lives to the sport. Whether you're a seasoned climber or have never touched a rock wall, this conversation is both inspiring and informative.
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🔗 Elijah Kiser
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 17 min - Filmmaking, Design, and Fatherhood with Matt Rath
Our first video episode! Documentary filmmaker and designer Matt Rath joins us to talk about his creative journey, life as a father, and the lessons he's learned along the way. This one is packed with good stories, laughs, and real talk about balancing work and family in the High Country.
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🔗 Matt's Work
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 18 min - Commercial Real Estate & Community in Boone with James Milner
James Milner of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate shares his career journey and the nuances of doing business in a small mountain town. We talk about why relationships matter, how community connection drives success in Boone, NC, and what it takes to build something meaningful in the High Country. Also, Paul raps the intro—so there's that.
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🔗 Appalachian Commercial Real Estate
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 1 min - Dance, Confidence, & Courage with Britty Daniels
Britty Daniels is the founder of Boone Dance Trove, a studio for young girls in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares her passion for teaching dance and building confidence, courage, and self-worth in her students. An encouraging conversation for anyone who has ever struggled with self-confidence.
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🔗 Boone Dance Trove
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 1 min - The Theology of Creativity with Michael Talley
Pastor and thinker Michael Talley explores the deep connection between creativity, spirituality, and God. In this thought-provoking conversation, we dig into theology, church history, human nature, and hope for the future. A must-listen for creatives and believers in the High Country and beyond.
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🔗 Michael's Church
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 13 min - From Skate Videos to Documentaries with Isaiah Rendon
Filmmaker Isaiah Rendon shares his journey from making skateboard videos with friends to traveling the world behind a camera. In this episode, we get into lighting, production techniques, and what it's like to make films in Boone, NC. A must-listen for aspiring filmmakers and creatives in the High Country.
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🔗 Isaiah's Work
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 28 min - Building a Video Business from Scratch with Evan France
Evan France, co-host of The Real Boone Podcast and co-founder of Real Boone Studios, shares his journey from getting his first paid video gig at 14 to becoming a commercial photographer and filmmaker in Boone, NC. He talks about building community, finding his passion, and helping local businesses thrive through visual storytelling.
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🔗 Evan's Work
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr - Business Sustainability & 10-Year Goal Setting with Whitney Brown
Whitney Brown is a local legend in Boone, NC, helping businesses integrate sustainable practices. In this episode, she shares her journey—from humanitarian work in Haiti to consulting with High Country businesses—and how to set a meaningful 10-year vision for your life and work.
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🔗 Whitney's Work
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 4 min - The Story of Local Lion & Building Businesses with Josiah Davis
Josiah Davis is the founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate & Wine—two of the most iconic businesses in Boone, NC. In this episode, he shares the wild stories behind building both brands, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and what it takes to create something people love in a small mountain town.
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🔗 Local Lion
🔗 Venture
🌐 Real Boone Studios
📸 Instagram
1 hr 3 min
About The Real Boone Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The Real Boone Podcast is a growing archive of the most important stories in the High Country of North Carolina. Hosted by Evan France and Paul Sherar of Real Boone Studios, every episode is a…
long-form conversation with someone who has shaped this place — business owners, makers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and lifelong locals.