Building Small Business

Today we sit down with entreprenuer and former University of Kentucky Basketball player Tod Lanter. Like most of us Tod took and interesting path to get to where he is today, but the lessons he learned along the way can help just about anyone along their journey in business. Also, Matt talks knitting custom cardigans

Shae and Matt sit down with the podcast's #1 fan, Wes Russell. Wes is the owner of WesWorks media, a video production company focusing primarily on growing small businesses. Wes preaches the importance of investing in your customers, and focusing on what truly works for each client. A lot of good info in this one, enjoy! Intro/Outro: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Who doesn't love BBQ?! Red State is one of the best around in what they do, and you can tell David is very passionate about what he does. His business is his favorite hobby, and he attributes the success to hard work and learning on what you do best! Stop by and check them out sometime! Intro/Outro: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

This week we sit down with the owners of Creaux! A fun bar/restaurant in downtown Lexington that prides themselves in offer a diverse vibe with great food, live music, and good drinks. They had some great advise on making sure you have control over your schedule, start off with good funding, and make sure you hire great people to take the load off of you as your business grows! Intro/Outro - Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

This week we sit down with GJ, owner of Counter Culture in Lexington, KY. Counter Culture is an award winning dealer of custom counter tops, that prides itself in having quality employees who do quality work. GJ is a blast to talk to and offers plenty of advice on taking a chance at entrepreneurship, how not to let failing hold you back from succeeding, and how his personal countertop at home has a fox on it. Intro/Outro- Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

We were super excited for this one! Sitting down with fellow National Ave neighbor, Mirror Twin Brewing, we had a super fun convo with Owner/Head Brewer Derek DeFranco. Derek has a passion for beer like most of us, but he turned it into a successful brewery that is about to celebrate its 5th anniversary. Enjoy a fun conversation, and stop in and grab a pint when you have a chance! Intro/Outro Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Matt and Shae sit down with Luke Lilly of Branch and Bark. One of the nicest guys you'll meet and a great story of finding a gap in the industry he was passionate about and building a very successful business to fill that void. He discusses how he started, how a major fire impacted his business, and more. Intro/Outro Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Matt and Shae sit down with Connor Query, owner of Connor Query Art. Connor talks about how she became the go to artist for local brewery's chalkboards, offers advice on making it as a full time artist, and somehow has never tried the peanuts at Texas Roadhouse... Intro/Outro Music: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Shae and Matt sit down with Jeremiah to discuss two of his very successful media companies. Beard House Media is a leader in real estate videography in the state of Kentucky, and his latest venture Overland Pioneers is crushing it creating content for outdoor inspired businesses. Jeremiah dives into the importance of social media, why you should just DO IT, and plenty more. We had a blast filming this surrounded by all of his gear out in the woods. Intro/Outro: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Shae and Matt sit down this week with Matt Guarnieri and Todd Wallace, owners of mens clothing store Mac and Clay. the hope to form a new shopping experience both in store and online to better serve men looking to dress well. Matt brings year of experience In the clothing industry, while Todd brings his extensive background in marketing and sales to help them get off to a great start. This episode includes talks of starting their business in the middle of a pandemic, using social media to market your business, and Matt claiming he is "reading a few books"....... Visit them: macandclay.com Intro / Outro music: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Shae slides into the guest spot this week to talk about a business he owns with his wife, Shae X Jes Photography. They talk about getting their start in the business, how to pay attention to yourself to grow stronger in your field, and some of their favorite places they have travelled so far. Oh yeah, and Shae finally read a book! Follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shaexjes/ Visit their website: www.shaexjes.com Intro/Outro: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

This week we sit down with Gary, owner of Permahill Extracts. Gary was nice enough to give us a rundown of the inner workings of the CBD industry. Gary is grows his own plants, and processes the oil himself. He also drops knowledge on how to stay relevant in a fast changing industry. Intro/Outro: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Shae and Matt sit down with Angie Ballard, owner of Hair Nation Salon and Spa. Angie is one of the most genuine guests we've had on so far, and you can feel her love for her business in this podcast. She does a great job of explaining why you should always focus on your employees and your business first, and why competition is not a word in her business vocabulary. Visit their site to book: www.hairnationsalon.com Intro/Outro Music: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

This week Shae and Matt sit down with Rick Paynter, owner of super successful Shop Local KY. Shop Local specializes in custom apparel, and has become a Kentucky favorite. In this episode we discuss why Rick attributes a lot of Shop Local's success to starting debt free, how shirts have allowed them to give over $700k to charity, and more! Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoplocalky/ intro/outro music: Off The Lawn: The Brook and The Bluff

Shae and Matt sit down with Mike Rumpke, owner of Alpha Radon. Mike gives an informative interview on the dangers of radon, and why it is important to have your home tested. Buy AirThings home test kit- https://amzn.to/34Rdd66 Alpha radon site: https://alpha-radon.com Intro/Outro Music: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Matt and Shae sit down with Erika Miller, owner of The Olive Branch Boutique in Wilmore, Kentucky. On top of the boutique she currently owns and operates a local AirBnB, and is in the process of opening an ice cream shop focused on giving back to the community. She is a perfect example of taking action and following your dreams to do whatever YOU want to do in life. Intro/Outro Music: Off the Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Shae and Matt sit down this week with Tara Shelton, owner of Wanderlust Aesthetics. Tara has a great story of taking a leap of faith when starting your own business, being smart with money, and just simply making it work. She has a beautiful shop off Woodland Ave in Lexington, go check her out! Wanderlust Aesthetic: https://wanderlustaesthetics.com -Check her out at: https://wanderlustaesthetics.com -Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building_small_business/ -Listen to the podcast on Apple and Spotify! Intro/Outro Music: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The bluff

Shae and Matt sit down with Ameet and Sagar to discuss opening their new business, Crumbliest Cookies. Crumbl is a franchise that both knew they wanted to be apart of as soon as they tried their first cookie. They give great insights into why believing in your product will make your business excel. -Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/crumbllexingtonky -Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building_small_business/ -Listen to the podcast on Apple and Spotify! Intro/Outro Music: Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Matt and Shae sit down with owner of SL Designs, Scott Lewis. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge from someone who seen an opportunity to take a skill he learned at a 9-5 job, and turn it into a successful business of his own. Scott designs and installs some of the most beautiful kitchen cabinets we have seen! Enjoy! Intro/Outro Music- Off The Lawn - The Brook and The Bluff

Shae and Matt sit down this week to chat with the team behind Synatpek. Ran by Kate and Doug Van Pelt, and James McCollum. Synaptek simplifies and optimizes concussion testing and data management for your clinic or athletic department. This episode gives you a behind the scenes into forming a tech start up, and how to make sure you turn your dream into a reality. Learn about utilizing entrepreneur programs, time management, and perseverance. Enjoy!

Shae and Matt sit down with Christian House of Pillar to Post Home inspections. Christian wasn't always a business owner, coming from a military background he used his training there to insure success in his path to business ownership. Learn about how he uses social media to stay top of mind, and how hiring help can jumpstart your business.

This week we sit down with David Barnes, owner of Jefferson Street Coffee in Lexington Kentucky. David discusses turning a roasting hobby into a full time coffee gig, and shares some useful tips on running a business yourself. Episode sponsored by: Parkette Drive-In Intro Music: Off The Lawn- The Brook and The bluff

Shae and Matt sit down with Randy Kaplan, owner of the world famous Parkette Drive-In. Parkette has a storied history, and has been featured on hit TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Randy has an interesting path that got him to to this point, and drops several tips on running a successful business. Intro Music: The Brook and the Bluff - Off The Lawn

Welcome to Building Small business. Shae Dean and Matt Metts introduce themselves and talk about the direction of this podcast.