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The Best of LKN

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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...

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007: Blumengärten - Lake Norman's Extraordinary Florist! 18.06.2020 33:54

Welcome owner Denise Ulhorn and designer Emily Frank of Blumengärten to the podcast! Blumengärten is an extraordinary LKN florist located in Cornelius, North Carolina. In this interview, Denise shares the story behind the founding of Blumengärten, the growth of the business, challenges during the COVID-19 epidemic, and a few of the behind-the-scenes details of running a boutique floral design busi...

006: Lucky Dog Bark and Brew - Lake Norman's Indoor/Outdoor Dog Park and Sports Bar! 21.05.2020 22:22

Welcome Lucky Dog Bark and Brew to the podcast - where everyone knows your dog's name! Owner Kelly Waugh shares a bit of how she and her business partner came up with the Lucky Dog concept - a sports bar for entertaining people and pups alike. We cover a lot of what Lucky Dog Bark and Brew has to offer, including: Full Bar, including Craft Beer, Cocktails, and Spirits Food Trucks Special Eve...

005: Charlotte Running Company - Northlake & Lake Norman Stores 18.05.2020 27:01

Welcome to episode #5! This one features another boutique fitness brand, Charlotte Running Company. The owner of the Northlake and Lake Norman (Mooresville) locations, Jamie Davis, joins the podcast for an interview. We chat a little about Jamie's professional background and his journey toward small business ownership. Then we dive into what makes Charlotte Running Company special and discuss...

004: Waterbean Coffee - Lake Norman's Coffee Shop and Bean Above The Rest! 15.05.2020 23:59

Episode #4 is here! Wow, big thanks to the Lake Norman businesses that have agreed to join me for these short interviews. In this episode, I interview Beatriz Aguirre, the Managing Director at Waterbean Coffee! Waterbean Coffee Company is a Lake Norman icon, and the anchor for two prominent shopping centers in both Huntersville and Cornelius. Beatriz and I discuss quite a bit in such a short int...

003: Meet LKN Realtor Becca Mangini ! 12.05.2020 26:13

LKN Real Estate SuperStar Becca Mangini joins the podcast for an interview! In this episode, Becca gives us a glimpse of her journey into real estate sales as a full time profession. She shares her love for real estate, her passion for professional development, and her affinity for the LKN community and its many stellar small businesses. We cover a lot in this short interview. Here are a few of th...

002: Eleven Lakes Brewing Company - Cheers to Craft Beer and Community 07.05.2020 25:17

In this episode of The Best of LKN, I'm joined by the brewmeister of Eleven Lakes Brewing Company - Ray Hutchinson. Ray introduces us to the Eleven Lakes story, shares some background on the company, and talks about business amidst current events. From the Eleven Lakes website (www.elevenlakesbrewing.com): The Catawba River flows from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to the coastal...

001: CrossFit Cornelius - Get to know owners Mike & Kristin Ratnofsky 02.05.2020 19:43

Welcome to the launch episode for The Best of LKN! I'm very happy to present an interview with the owners of CrossFit Cornelius, Mike & Kristin Ratnofsky. CrossFit Cornelius is a premier gym that offers CrossFit training, HybridFit boot camp style training, personal 1-on-1 training, individual designed athletic programming, and diet/nutrition consulting. I love the story of a business tha...