The Best of LKN
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!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 334
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
274: Dobson Interiors of Lake Norman - Meet Stephanie Dobson
Dobson Interiors is a boutique design firm located in Lake Norman, North Carolina. The company focuses on creating aesthetically pleasing and functional living spaces tailored to each client's lifest…
273: Mark Mahoney - Co-Founder & CEO of Jackrabbit Technologies
Joining the podcast is Mark Mahoney, the CEO & Co-Founder of Jackrabbit Technologies.
Jackrabbit Technologies is a leading provider of cloud-based class management software designed for youth activity…
272: Paige Richardson Styling - Wardrobe Stylist & Fashion Image Consultant
Paige Richardson is a wardrobe stylist, fashion/image consultant, and the owner of Paige Richardson Styling.
After spending nearly two decades in the corporate retail world as a merchandising executiv…
271: Tarheel Trailblazers - Providing Mountain Biking Opportunities Since 1990
In this special podcast episode, Jeff sits down with board members from the Tarheel Trailblazers - a nonprofit organization that has been creating, maintaining, and protecting mountain bike trails th…
270: Nicole Leininger - Lake Norman Luxury Real Estate & Lifestyle
In this episode of The Best of LKN Podcast, host Jeff Hamm interviews Nicole Leininger, a highly successful real estate broker in the Lake Norman area.
They discuss Nicole's journey in real estate, h…
269: The Local ~ Salon & Parlor - Meet Lauren Rorie
Lauren Rorie is the owner of The Local Salon & Parlor in Cornelius, and she joins the podcast this week.
During our conversation, Lauren shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey and the inspira…
268: Overflow - Self Pour Tap Room & Event Space (with Rooftop!) at Lake Norman
Stacy Jarrett is the new Managing Owner of Overflow in Mooresville. Overflow is a wildly popular and innovative self-pour tap room located in the Langtree area of Lake Norman.
During our conversation,…
267: MarineMax Lake Norman - Chatting all things boating with Todd Ritter
Todd Ritter, the General Manager of MarineMax Lake Norman, joins the podcast!
Is there any better way to enjoy Lake Norman than by boat? I don’t think so. Todd and I talk about some of the amazing bra…
266: Kunu Coffee Co. - Community, Connection, and Coffee with Terence & Debi Kidd
The co-founders of Kunu Coffee Company, Terence and Debi Kidd, join the podcast to share the inspirational story behind their coffee company. The duo, along with co-founder Anthony Nugnes, formed Kun…
265: Deanna Burnette - Mrs. Lake Norman America 2025
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The Best of LKN
https://thebestoflkn.com/
Hosted by:
Jeff Hamm
Allen Tate Realtors®
Charlotte & Lake Norman (NC)
264: Queens Orders Honey - Beekeeping with Justin Orders
Justin Orders joins the podcast to share the story behind Queens Orders Honey - an apiary located in Huntersville.
In early 2018, Justin found himself unsure of his life's direction. He began beekeepi…
263: Ariel Leone - Wellness, Community, and Real Estate
Ariel Leone joins The Best of LKN and shares the story of her journey in wellness, pageantry, and real estate.
Ariel has a proven track record of enhancing communities through strategic community rel…
262: Ben Bowen - Raising the Bar for Excellence in Luxury Real Estate
In this episode, Jeff Hamm interviews Ben Bowen, a successful Lake Norman real estate broker from Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
Ben shares his journey into real estate, his experiences in t…
261: Kids Camp - A Fitness Concept by Burn Boot Camp
Sarah Browning and Becky Huff join the podcast to share details about Kids Camp - a new fitness concept by Burn Boot Camp!
Kids Camp on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/…
260: Bill Saint - Founder of Classica Homes
Bill Saint is the founder of Classica Homes, a Charlotte-based home builder that blends the high-end quality of custom building with the value and consistency of proven systems.
In this episode, Bill …
259: The Lumen House - An Exquisite New Lake Norman Venue
The founder of The Lumen House, Britt Loukos, joins the podcast for this episode!
The Lumen House is a modern, luxurious event venue located on 50 acres of picturesque land in Cleveland, North Carolin…
258: Human Powered Movement - 2024 Updates & Events with Adam Bratton
Adam Bratton rejoins the podcast to share new developments with his Human Powered Movement brand and some seriously cool upcoming events!
Have a listen and follow these links for more info:
257: Studio490 - Digital Marketing with TJ Todd
In this conversation, TJ Todd, CEO of Studio 490, shares his journey from programming to entrepreneurship, detailing the evolution of his digital marketing agency.
He emphasizes the importance of bra…
256: Scott Holcombe - Autograph Cabinetry & Design (Cornelius, NC)
Joining me for this episode is Scott Holcombe, the Founder & CEO of Autograph Cabinetry & Design.
Autograph Kitchens, based in Cornelius, North Carolina, specializes in creating custom kitchen designs…
255: Hope of Mooresville - Meet Julie Wooldridge and Lucynda Caceres
ulie Wooldridge and Lucynda Caceres from Hope of Mooresville join the podcast this week!
Hope of Mooresville, also known as HOMe, is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing tra…