Welcome to The Best of LKN podcast! Here you’ll find a collection of interviews with the owners of Lake Norman’s favorite businesses. Small business is the heart and soul of a community, and The Best of LKN is here to shine a spotlight on the small businesses that are making the biggest impact here in the Lake Norman region of North Carolina.In addition to featuring exceptional small business owners, we’ll also be interviewing the most influential professionals that serve the LKN community. From bankers and realtors, to teachers and coaches, we look forward to introducing you to the best Lake Norman has to offer!We hope you enjoy these episodes. Thank you for following The Best of LKN!
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Alan Beulah, the Charlotte Area President for MI Homes, to discuss the builder’s legacy, mission, and local impact.
Alan shares his journey from psychology major …
In this episode, Jeff interviews Jonathan Kepner, the owner of Romeo's Pizza in Davidson. They discuss Jonathan's entrepreneurial journey, the unique offerings of Romeo's Pizza, including their homem…
In this episode of The Best of LKN podcast, Kellie Grutko, founder of Purposeful Pivot, shares her journey from a corporate marketing career to establishing her coaching business aimed at helping wom…
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Eileen Stoner, a seasoned financial advisor and principal of The Stoner Group at Morgan Stanley, to explore her unique journey from neonatal nursing to guiding cl…
In this episode, Logan Sandate, founder of Girl Power Flag Football Mooresville, shares her journey of starting a youth flag football league for girls in the Lake Norman area. She discusses her athle…
In this episode of The Best of Lake Norman podcast, Doak Turner shares his inspiring journey from feeling lost after high school to discovering his passion in the music and radio industry.
He discuss…
In this episode, Jason Julian, founder of Reign Moving Solutions, shares his journey from a corporate job to entrepreneurship in the moving industry. He discusses the importance of customer service, …
In this episode of The Best of LKN podcast, Jeff interviews Dominick Thompson, the founder of Watershed Builders. They discuss the growth of the Lake Norman area, Dom's unique journey from the automo…
In this episode of The Best of LKN podcast, Jeff interviews Katie Moscovitch, the owner of Pure Barre in Birkdale Village.
Katie shares her journey from a love of fitness and physical therapy to open…
In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Elza Spaedy, founder of Healed and Restored, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and girls recover from trauma.
Elza shares her pe…
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Annsley and Amelia, the owners of Whit's Frozen Custard in Lake Norman, North Carolina. They share their backgrounds, the unique offerings of their custard shop, …
In this episode of the Best of LKN podcast, Dr. Sophia Dalabakis shares her journey as a physical therapist specializing in Parkinson's care. She discusses her background, education, and the importan…
In this episode of The Best of LKN podcast, Jeff interviews Lauren Hopkins, founder of Your Italian Passport.
Lauren shares her unique journey from being a prosecutor to starting her own business hel…
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Erica Tetuan, the owner of SugaringLA - Lake Norman!
SugaringLA is an innovative hair removal salon. The products at sugaringLA are plant-based, free of harmful ch…
In this episode of the Best of LKN podcast, Jeff interviews Julia Kramer, founder of Kangaroo Cozies, a business dedicated to providing comfortable and well-fitting clothing for NICU babies.
Julia sh…
In this engaging conversation, Kayla Logue and Benjamin Knight, the owners of JETSET Pilates, share their personal journeys and the unique offerings of their Pilates studio. They discuss the transfor…
In this episode, Kathleen O'Day, founder and principal attorney of O'Day Law, shares her journey from a finance background to becoming an estate planning attorney. She discusses the importance of com…
In this conversation, Jeff interviews MK Holmes, the campaign development manager for the Light the Night campaign with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). They discuss MK's background, her journe…
In this episode, Robert McCrary, owner of The Egg Cafe in Davidson, shares his journey from acting to entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges and triumphs of running a restaurant.
He discusses the…
In this episode, Jeff reconnects with Jenny Melrose to discuss how small business owners can stop trading their time for money by creating scalable digital products.
They explore the challenges of so…