
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 owne... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 412 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Most small business owners don't realize they've built a job instead of a business – and they find out the hard way when it's time to sell. Lynn Bowser and Drew Webster of Elevate Strategy and Consulting join Jeff to explain why a company doing $10 m... more
Drew Chalfant and his wife brought HAWKs – Hiking Adventures With Kids – to Lake Norman, planting the national brand's first East Coast flag right here in our backyard. A recovering franchise attorney (and former emo-band touring musician) turned han... more
For twenty-plus years, Brian Park worked title abstracting in law firms – tattoos, white glasses, and all – while a lifelong love of music sat on the back burner. He started DJing on the side in 2016, booked his first wedding in November 2019 (yes, r... more
Lake Norman residents Lisa Schnurr and Kevin Anderson took one bright red school bus, a live comedian, and a whole lot of "well, crap, I guess we're doing this," and turned it into Funny Bus – a 90-minute BYOB comedy tour of Charlotte that's now carr... more
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Fascinating guest Micheal Bay owner of Merino Mill episode is the best so far. Just going back to older episodes to catch up. I go to Merino Mill often and even have purchased furniture when his furniture store was there onsite. Michael seems to be a great humble person. I have met him twice at his restaurants and this podcast just enforces the image of Michael that I met. The host asks some questions that I wanted to ask Mr. Bay. Great job producing this podcast.
There are so many amazing small businesses in the Lake Norman area. What makes them special? The people who own them. Getting the chance to meet them, thanks to Jeff and this podcast, makes me want to support them more. I love hearing their stories, their struggles, and who THEY love to do business with too. Great job!
We live in a community full of wonderful small businesses. This podcast does a fantastic job of telling their stories and capturing what makes Lake Norman such a nice place to live and work.
I have been really loving learning about all of these businesses that I love to frequent as well as to add some new places to my list. It is so great to hear everyone’s story and to be inspired to continue growing my own small businesses. Jeff is an amazing host. So many times, on other small business podcasts, it seems like the hosts are just reading off the same questions and not really involved or invested in their guest’s story. Not here! Jeff is genuinely interested and guides the interview... more
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A spotlight on Lake Norman's local businesses and the professionals who serve their community, with a steady stream of founders, brokers, designers, wellness providers, and nonprofit leaders sharing how they built, scaled, and differentiated their ventures. Episodes balance market intelligence, hands-on operations, and community impact, often weaving in practical takeaways about branding, customer experience, and local collaboration. What stands out is a strong emphasis on community storytelling, actionable business lessons, and a passion for helping listeners discover trusted local services and opportunities nearby.
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Recent guests on The Best of LKN include:
1. Sara Lynn Brennan
2. Connor Ruckman
3. John Finney
4. Jessica Lundgren
5. Elisa Gillespie
6. Jon House
7. Audrey Pennell
8. Tim Hyde
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