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 Norman has to offer!We hope you enjoy these episodes. Thank you for following The Best of LKN!

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218: The Marina at Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club | Lake Norman, NC

May 14 2024 31 mins

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 club and the ways that their members enjoy the marina.Nikole Maust, the Assistant General Manager at Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club, also joins us to answer more of my questions abou

217: UrbanPromise Charlotte - Raising Leaders and Restoring Communities with Jimmy McQuilkin

May 09 2024 34 mins

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’s children and youth with the spiritual, academic, and social development necessary to become Christian leaders determined to restore their communities.During our conversation, Jim

216: Anita Sabates & Dixie Dean - Success in Lake Norman Luxury Real Estate

May 07 2024 44 mins

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 luxury properties and have built a solid reputation in the area for integrity and high sales performance. They’ve long been included in our “10 Best Lake Norman Real Estate Agents” l

215: Shuck Cancer - A Special Lake Norman Event for Isabella Santos Foundation

May 02 2024 24 mins

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 to increase survival rates of kids with cancer. Over the course of fifteen years, ISF has funded nearly $7 million toward expanding the scope of research and treatment and supporting fam

214: Janelly Rosales - Township Connections with the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development

Apr 30 2024 35 mins

Janelly Rosales joins me to share the details about an exciting event coming to Cornelius next week. Janelly is the Economic Development Specialist with the Mecklenburg Office of Economic Development, and she has spearheaded the creation of a special engagement for small businesses and entrepreneurs.The event is called Township Connections, and it’s an opportunity for small busin

213: Carolina Cruising Charters Gears Up for a Big Summer

Apr 26 2024 38 mins

Captain Matt, the owner of Carolina Cruising Charters, joins the podcast this week to share details about some exciting additions to his company for 2024. Matt also shares what the journey has been like so far for his business which has seen exponential growth in just a few years.Carolina Cruising ChartersSupport the Show.

212: Kayla Logue - Author of Always Squeezing Lemons & Founder of Move Into Words

Apr 23 2024 48 mins

Kayla Logue joins the podcast this week to share details about her upcoming book, “Always Squeezing Lemons” and her nonprofit, Move Into Words.Stick around for details about the next in-erpson event for Move Into Words, being held in Huntersville at Rock Box Fitness on Saturday, April 27th at 11AM. I’ll have a link in the show notes with more information.Thanks for subscribin

211: ISI Elite Training Cornelius - Meet Owners Jason Adams and Denette Carte

Apr 18 2024 36 mins

Joining me in this episode are the owners of ISI Elite Training in Cornelius. Jason and Denette share the story behind their entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind bringing the ISI fitness concept to Cornelius.I recently joined ISI Elite Training in Cornelius, and I’m currently in my third week. I’ll share my thoughts so far on the other side of my conversation with

210: Mortgages with Gaby Abad - Tips for Realtors and First Time Home Buyers

Apr 16 2024 27 mins

Gaby Abad joins the podcast to share some great tips for anyone considering a home purchase this year. Gaby is a senior loan advisor with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and Keller Home Loans.During our conversation, Gaby shares the story of how her career led her to the mortgage industry and how rewarding it is to help families navigate the purchase one of the biggest investments they’

209: Roth ID Tag - The Inspiration Behind the Startup with Lauren Crafton

Apr 11 2024 27 mins

Lauren Crafton joins me for this episode to talk about her startup company, Roth ID Tag. Lauren shares the story of Roth ID Tag including the heartbreaking inspiration behind the company. Lauren and her team are on a mission to save lives and bring comfort and security to families who are met with tragic circumstances. I’m looking forward to introducing you to Lauren and sharing