Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate

Episode 31: Dr. Dan Yoder with Asheville Eye Associates In Episode 31 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Dr. Dan Yoder , an ophthalmologist and retina specialist with Asheville Eye Associates , to discuss eye health, cataract surgery, advancements in ophthalmology, and why Hendersonville is such a great place to live. Dr. Yoder explains the difference between an ophthalmo...

Episode 30: Lynn Staggs with The Storehouse in Henderson County, NC In Episode 30 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed welcomes back Lynn Staggs , founder and executive director of The Storehouse , one of Henderson County’s most impactful nonprofit organizations. Lynn returns to discuss The Storehouse’s annual Fourth of July Matching Campaign , the organization's largest fundraiser dedica...

In Episode 29 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Stacy Bishop , Executive Director of Open Arms Pregnancy Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The conversation highlights the organization’s mission of supporting women, babies, and families throughout pregnancy and early childhood with free services, practical resources, and emotional support. Open Arms Pregnancy Cent...

In Episode 28 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Dr. Cory Noll , founder of Edgewood Holistic Chiropractic Center in Asheville, North Carolina , to explore a different approach to health, healing, and overall wellness. With over 20 years of experience in chiropractic care , Dr. Noll has built his practice around a unique philosophy that goes beyond traditional adjustments...

Episode 27: Annamarie Jakubielski of Discover Hometown Magazine – Local Marketing in Hendersonville, NC In this episode of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Annamarie Jakubielski , publisher of Discover Hometown Magazine , to talk about local business marketing, print advertising, and why staying visible in a crowded market still matters. Annamarie shares her story of movin...

In Episode 26 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Joel Benson , the longtime owner-operator of Chick-fil-A in Hendersonville, North Carolina , for a conversation about leadership, community, resilience, and what it takes to build a business that people trust. Joel shares his remarkable Chick-fil-A journey, which started at 16 years old in Tennessee and led him through stor...

In Episode 25 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Brent Carter of Driven Construction for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that mixes construction insights, local food recommendations, and a few laughs (including the now-famous “finish the lyric” segment). About Driven Construction Brent shares that Driven Construction is nearing 14 years in business and recently made a bi...

Episode 24: Marcus Jones, Henderson County Engineer – Recycling, Ecusta Trail & Roundabouts In Episode 24 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed talks with Marcus Jones, Henderson County Engineer , about the infrastructure that keeps Henderson County running — from solid waste and recycling to Hurricane Helene recovery, the Ecusta Trail, and local roundabouts. Marcus has served Henderso...

Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate | Episode 23 Summary Special Guest: Lauren Wilkie, CEO of Safelight (Hendersonville, NC) In Episode 23 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Lauren Wilkie , CEO of Safelight , a long-standing Hendersonville nonprofit providing life-changing support for people impacted by violence, abuse, and exploitation . Lauren shares how Safelight has...

In Episode 22 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Hunter Holbert , the co-owner of R &H Landscape Development , a long-standing local landscaping company serving homeowners across Henderson County and Western North Carolina . Hunter shares the story behind the business, started by his father more than 30 years ago as a small “one truck and a helper” operation, and how...

Special Guests: Craig and Karen Verm, Owners of the Bed and Breakfast on Tiffany Hill in Mills River, NC In Episode 21 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed welcomes a husband and wife duo with a one of a kind story: Craig and Karen Verm , the owners of the Bed and Breakfast on Tiffany Hill in Mills River, North Carolina . What makes this episode stand out is how Tiffany Hill blends luxury...

In this episode of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Mike Morgan , the Chief Communications Officer for Henderson County , to talk about what really happens behind the scenes when a county is keeping 120,000+ residents informed, especially during major events like Hurricane Helene . Mike shares his unique path to county government, including a long run in local media as a f...

In Episode 19 of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Natalie Carter of Driven Construction , a husband and wife construction team that’s been building and improving homes for over 13 years across Western North Carolina and beyond. Natalie shares how she went from earning a business degree and working in the manufactured/modular home world to helping launch Driven Construction...

Special Guest: Amanda Ivey, Brand Ambassador and Account Executive with Optimum Ed sits down with Amanda Ivey from Optimum for a conversation that’s equal parts helpful, local, and surprisingly fun for a topic like internet and phone service. Amanda explains her role as Optimum’s brand ambassador and account executive, basically the hometown person you can actually reach when you need help with in...

Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate Special Guest: Fair Nabors Waggoner, City President at United Community Bank in Hendersonville NC Ed welcomes Fair Nabors Waggoner from United Community Bank, and it quickly turns into one of those conversations that feels like a mix of local insider tips, big-picture market talk, and real community pride. Fair, who serves as City President and the lead commer...

Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate | Night to Shine Hendersonville NC 2026 with Madison Owenby In this heartfelt and community focused episode of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , host Ed Frisbee sits down with special guest Madison Owenby , local Realtor and one of the lead organizers behind Night to Shine Hendersonville, North Carolina , happening February 13, 2026 . Madison shares the...

Episode Summary: Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate Special Guest: Laura Rice, Executive Director, Friends of the Ecusta Trail In this episode of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , Ed sits down with Laura Rice, the first full time Executive Director of Friends of the Ecusta Trail, to talk about one of the most exciting community projects happening in Western North Carolina. Laura shares th...

In this episode, Ed sits down with longtime Henderson County leader David Nicholson for a fun and thoughtful look at local history, community growth, and a few great stories from his decades of public service. David reflects on his career in county finance and his years as County Manager, sharing memories from major projects like the detention center, human services building, and renovations to th...

In this episode of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate, Ed sits down with Allie Beck, co owner of Ellaberry Llama Farm, a first generation llama farm on a sixth generation apple farm in Edneyville near Hendersonville, North Carolina. Allie shares how a childhood love for one special llama turned into a full time agritourism business that now includes 36 llamas and 3 alpacas. She explains what an...

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Episode 12 with Lynn Staggs of The Storehouse In this episode of Living Local, Ed Frisbee sits down with Lynn Staggs, founder and director of The Storehouse in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Lynn shares the story behind the ministry’s 25 years of serving Henderson County through year-round food support, coats and blankets, and the well known Blessings in Boxes Christmas program. She opens up abou...

In this episode, Ed sits down with Jared Ownbey of Ownbey Land Surveying for a deep dive into a field most folks only think about when they have to: surveying. Jared breaks down what his team does every day, from traditional boundary and topographic surveys to the high-tech world of bathymetric mapping using a remote-controlled survey boat. Yes, they literally map lake bottoms. Jared shares storie...

Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate | Episode 10 with Tommy Blackwell of AmeriLife In this episode, Ed sits down with longtime Hendersonville local Tommy Blackwell from AmeriLife of Asheville. Tommy breaks down what retirees and pre-retirees need to know about Social Security planning, Medicare coverage, and the annual enrollment periods that confuse just about everyone. He explains how AmeriLif...

In this episode, Ed sits down with longtime Hendersonville mortgage pro Carolyn Swanner from United Community Bank. Carolyn shares her story of growing up local, building a 55 year career in banking, and why working with someone who knows the community inside and out makes all the difference for homebuyers. She breaks down how lending has changed, why online rates can be misleading, and what makes...

In this episode of Living Local with Frisbee Real Estate , host Ed Frisbee sits down with Jennifer Balkcom , a Hendersonville native and mortgage expert with Alcova Mortgage . Jennifer shares her journey from banking and finance—starting as a teller in 1997—to finding her true calling in the mortgage industry. She talks about the value of community, her deep family roots in Henderson County, and t...