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The Best of LKN

Epic Journey Media
Lake Norman
Charlotte
Real Estate
North Carolina
Entrepreneurship
Mooresville
Marketing
Small Business
Interior Design
Home Building
Community Engagement
Pickleball
Cornelius
Networking
Social Media
Davesté Vineyard
Learn Music
Davidson
Fitness
Hospitality

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

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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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Recent Guests

Sara Lynn Brennan
Interior designer, Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors
Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors
Episode: 406: CTR Custom Homes - Connor Ruckman & Sara Brennan
Connor Ruckman
CTR Custom Homes founder/lead builder
CTR Custom Homes
Episode: 406: CTR Custom Homes - Connor Ruckman & Sara Brennan
John Finney
Cycle enthusiast and organizer of Lake Norman Fondo
Lake Norman Fondo
Episode: 405: Lake Norman Fondo - 8 Years of Cycling for a Cause with John Finney
Jessica Lundgren
Sales Manager at Classica Homes
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Episode: 404: Jessica Lundgren - Inside Classica Homes
Elisa Gillespie
Owner of Proactive Motion Physical Therapy
Proactive Motion Physical Therapy
Episode: 403: Elisa Gillespie - Proactive Motion Physical Therapy
Jon House
Real estate broker and founder/organizer of Reel Heroes and Purple Heart Homes chapter in Lake Norman
Allen Tate (former), Realtor; Reel Heroes; Purple Heart Homes chapter
Episode: 402: Jon House - From NASCAR Pit Crews to Kayak Fishing for Veterans
Audrey Pennell
Co-founder of Surf Wake School
Surf Wake School
Episode: 401: Surf Wake Ski Lake Norman - Meet Audrey & Tim
Tim Hyde
Co-founder of Surf Wake School
Surf Wake School
Episode: 401: Surf Wake Ski Lake Norman - Meet Audrey & Tim
Jonathan Leake
Co-founder of Hydrate Medical
Hydrate Medical
Episode: 400: Dr. Jonathan Leake - Hydrate Medical Lake Norman

Hosts

Cara
Host of The Best of LKN
Jeff
Co-host of The Best of LKN; interviewer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Merino Mill episode 062

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rolo72forman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Meeting the People Behind the Businesses is Awesome!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annez813
    United States4 years ago
  • Reflects what is special about LKN

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grace elaine kennedy
    United States5 years ago
  • Inspiring and Engaging!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoceyR
    United States6 years ago

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Showcases a strong community angle and authentic small-business storytelling.
Listeners praise the host's genuine curiosity and engaging interview style.
Episodes help discover local businesses and provide practical takeaways for entrepreneurs and sponsors.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

400: Dr. Jonathan Leake - Hydrate Medical Lake Norman
Q: How should a new client get started with Hydrate Medical, and what do programs look like?
Getting started is easy—walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred; patients meet with a nurse practitioner or PA to review history, select infusions aligned with goals (immunity, recovery, performance, longevity), and then may join memberships or packages for ongoing care.
400: Dr. Jonathan Leake - Hydrate Medical Lake Norman
Q: What was the inspiration for beginning Hydrate Medical? Did you start with that location in Mooresville 10 years ago?
The drive came from seeing patients in the ER who recovered quickly after IV fluids and recognizing a demand for a comfortable, affordable clinic setting beyond traditional hospital care; they started in Charlotte in 2014, expanded to Huntersville in 2016, and grew to eight locations with a focus on safe, evidence-based infusions.
405: Lake Norman Fondo - 8 Years of Cycling for a Cause with John Finney
Q: What was the inspiration eight years ago for launching this thing?
The idea was to revive a prior Lake Norman cycling event and bring together riders from multiple places to create a fun, community-focused charity ride that could support local causes.
403: Elisa Gillespie - Proactive Motion Physical Therapy
Q: What are some common ailments that folks may not realize could be treated by you and your practice?
Elisa explains that PT can treat neck pain, headaches, jaw pain, and pelvic floor issues, not just post-surgical or major injuries, and she emphasizes the value of early PT intervention to prevent chronic problems.
403: Elisa Gillespie - Proactive Motion Physical Therapy
Q: Elisa, share for listeners a little bit about Proactive and the services that you provide and your areas of expertise.
Elisa describes Proactive Motion Physical Therapy as a clinic focused on outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine, highlighting the addition of pelvic floor physical therapy and the expertise of Dr. Lauren Craig, with dry-needling as a key modality for addressing neck, jaw, and headache issues.

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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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1. Sara Lynn Brennan
2. Connor Ruckman
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4. Jessica Lundgren
5. Elisa Gillespie
6. Jon House
7. Audrey Pennell
8. Tim Hyde

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