The Best of LKN

Rachael and Mike Ryan join the podcast to share the story behind Aria’s Pride, a nonprofit they founded in honor of their daughter.

Aria’s Pride is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of fa…

Lancaster Docks notes

In this episode of The Best of LKN podcast, Jeff travels to Troutman and sits down with Mark Lancaster.

Mark is the owner of Lancaster Custom Dock & Lift Systems - a company that …

Mike Calinoff is the founder of Doglogics, a dog training company based in Mooresville, North Carolina and serving the entire Lake Norman region.

Mike is known as one of the most effective dog trainer…

Traci Shaffner is the owner of The Cabin Pub - a lovely little waterfront bar in Davidson at the North Harbor cove. 

In this podcast episode, Traci shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey and …

Carolina Farm Trust is a nonprofit organization on a mission to strengthen local food systems. Their vision: A region in which food systems promote social, environmental, and economic resilience.

Zack…

Brown Bag Seafood Co. is a fast-casual seafood restaurant located in the heart of Birkdale Village. Founder Donna Lee joins the podcast to share the story of her entrepreneurial journey and the inspi…

Remedy is a fashion boutique in Cornelius featuring fine clothing for men and women along with fabulous accessories.

Owner Ashley Marsh sits down with Jeff in this episode and shares the story behind …

Magnify Marketing is an agency based in Davidson, North Carolina that specializes in producing thumb-stopping content, creative media production, and applying next-level brand strategies for small bu…

Ascend Health and Wellness is a premier sports, HRT, and medical weight loss practice in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Founder Brandon Valent joins the podcast to share the inspiration behind Ascend He…

Alair Lake Norman is a custom home builder and remodeling company based in Davidson, NC.

Business partners David Bengston and Susan Violette join the podcast to share the inspiration behind the compan…

Robert Burns II is a highly acclaimed wedding & event photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In this episode, Robert joins the podcast to share details about his journey in professional wedd…

Six Work Coworking is Lake Norman’s hottest new place to call your “work home.” Six Work offers numerous membership options, including private offices, social suites, dedicated desks, and affordable …

Mattress Express is a locally owned mattress store serving the Lake Norman area with stores in Mooresville and Cornelius.

Co-owner Neal Jackson joins the podcast to share the story behind the business…

Mark Kale is the owner and President of Lake Norman Marina, the area’s largest family-owned marina on Lake Norman, North Carolina.

In this episode, I sit down with Mark at Lake Norman Marina as he sha…

Jenny Pippin is an award-winning home designer and the founder of Pippin Home Designs. Jenny has designed thousands of custom homes around the Lake Norman area, as well as in other parts of the count…

KS Audio Video is a high end home and office technology company based in Cornelius, North Carolina. They specialize in high-end audio/video systems installations for both residential homes and commer…

The team at Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club returns to share all the amenities offered within their marina. 

Harry Smith is the marina manager at SHPYC, and he tells me all about his journey with the…

Joining me for this podcast episode is the founder and executive director of UrbanPromise Charlotte, Jimmy McQuilkin.

UrbanPromise Charlotte is an organization that’s on a mission to provide Charlotte…

Anita Sabates and Dixie Dean are two highly successful real estate brokers who reside in Cornelius and have become pillars of the Lake Norman community. 

Anita, Dixie, and their team specialize in lux…

Erin Santos is the founder and Executive Director of the Isabelle Santos Foundation - a Charlotte-based nonprofit that is dedicated to improving rare pediatric cancer treatment options in an effort t…