Dream Achievers w/ The Mountain Money Man

Simply Vanilla Founder Jessica Kercher Lynchburg, VA Episode #35 #lynchburg Keep Up With Simply Vanilla Gourmet Cheesecake: Web - https://www.simplyvanillagourmet.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SimplyVanillaGourmet Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/SimplyVanillaGourmet Keep Up With Andy: Web - https://www.themountainmoneyman.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mountainmoneyman Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBFPYeRKFvmQ8YZYv3JF9XA?sub_confirmation=1 #lynchburgva #lynchburg #forestva #forest #mountainmoneyman #m3mediaproductions #m3mediaproductionsllc #virginiaisforlovers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ashia Ward has taken on a Dawn of Self Care by creating custom scents to enjoy, relax, and recharge with. She has used her own journey to help her create options to help others around her. You can get more info by utilizing the links below. Ashia Ward - Simply Aurora The Dawn of Self Care Founder - Lynchburg, VA Episode 32 Keep up with Ashia: Web - https://www.needaurora.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/needaurora Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simplyaurora.co Keep Up With Andy: Web - https://www.themountainmoneyman.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mountainmoneyman Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBFPYeRKFvmQ8YZYv3JF9XA?sub_confirmation=1 #lynchburgva #lynchburg #forestva #forest #mountainmoneyman #m3mediaproductions #m3mediaproductionsllc #virginiaisforlovers #blackownedbusiness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Robert Pyle, Founder of Pyle Solutions has made a career out of helping to get people to know, like, and trust him. But as we share in this episode that last part doesn't always come easy. Find more info on Robert: www.pylesolutions.com www.linkedin.com/in/robertpyle Keep Up with Andy: www.themountainmoneyman.com www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman www.linkedin.com/in/mountainmoneyman Produced by M3 Media Productions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Candace Monaghan had the blessing of growing up on an almost centuries old farm. After being a dairy farm it transitioned to a beef cattle and hay farm, along with SUNFLOWERS! Something that started out of the desire to have a few to look at has grown into a full fledged annual festival with over 70 vendors. Keep up with Candace: www.beaverdamsunflowers.com www.instagram.com/beaverdamsunflowers www.facebook.com/beaverdamsunflowers Keep up with Andy: www.themountainmoneyman.com www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman www.linkedin.com/mountainmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jeff Doss founded Grand Slam Martial Arts 14 years ago in Rustburg, VA. He started his Martial Arts journey after watching professional wrestling and watching Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Now he is a role model and leader for kids in the Central Virginia area with a career spanning 25+ years. Jeff is a Fourth Degree Black Belt in Shotokan and American Freestyle Karate. 17 time World Sport Karate Champion and has been featured on ESPN, Fox Sports Net and Black Belt TV. You can keep up with Jeff: www.grandslamfit.com www.facebook.com/GrandSlamMartialArts www.instagram.com/gsmartialarts You can keep up with Andy: www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman www.linkedin.com/in/mountainmoneyman Be sure to like, share and subscribe to our channel. We release new episodes every Wednesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we are joined by Charese Chambers, the Founder of Financial Fancy. Charese has taken the uphill climb of entrepreneurship in stride and still is smiling and laughing. I really enjoyed being able to hear her story. From making the leap of founding a business to humbling yourself and going back to scrub toilets on the side to pay the bills after unexpected medical bills. You can keep up with Charese: www.financialfancy.com www.instagram.com/financialfancyllc You can keep up with Andy: www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chad Rakos went from neighborhood insurance guy to neighborhood clean up guy by a conversation to find out what mattered most to him. Not a step back but a step in the right direction for the difference he wanted to make in the community and for his family. To get in touch with Chad: www.rakosclean.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/rakosclean Instagram: www.instagram.com/rakosclean To get in touch with Andy, The Mountain Money Man: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After 2 weeks of being out with Covid the devil couldn't stop me from publishing this! Gabrielle Gerling sat down to talk about how Sugar Blush Bakery has grown to where it is today. From humble beginnings of wanting to make a cake for her child's birthday to being requested for special events now she has been a humble servant along the way of HIS will. I am amazed by her story/testimony of how God has helped her get to this point and how he will continue to bless others through her. Website: www.sugarblushbakery.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/gqgerling Instagram:www.instagram.com/sugarblushbaker To follow Andy: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hannah Bilodeau moved to Lynchburg with her husband as a traveling nurse. Fast forward 3 kids later and she is creating memories by providing gourmet cookies to the Central Virginia area. Follow Hannah: Website: www.bilodoughcookieco.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/bilodoughcookieco Instagram: www.instagram.com/bilodoughcookieco Follow Andy: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

JB Askew is the founder of Iron & Earth which produces hand crafted blades like kitchen knives, pocket knives and other individual creation. If JB's name sounds familiar it might be from his other venture, Rise Up Climbing. You can follow JB online at: Facebook: @ironandearthLLC Instagram: @ironandearthllc www.ironandearth.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nathan has taken his leadership skills from his military career and transitioned that into leadership for his day job. But his passion comes out in being "Dapper." By creating unique limited run accessory items like bow ties and neck ties he is able to help people look and feel their best. You can follow Nathan's journey online at: Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@the_dapper_vet Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_dapper_vet Facebook: www.facebook.com/squareknotapparel Website: www.squareknotapparel.com Andy can be found at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

J Bohn & Trevor are Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia locals. You can tell that both of them have a passion for their community. From that passion J Bohn decided to help her hometown community after the pandemic struck in 2020 by taking her experience with social media and helping them spread the word. So KEEPin' Up with J Bohn was born. Now just a few short months later hundreds of people have been helped with the process of growing their social media presence through their coaching program or social media management. To find out more about J Bohn you can visit: www.jbohnbishop.com Follow her on Facebook www.facebook.com/jbohnbish or www.facebook.com/keepinupwithjbohn and Instagram www.instagram.com/jbohnbish_sml Trevor Smith can be found on Instagram www.instagram.com/trevorsmith_00 Andy Young, the Mountain Money Man, can be found on Facebook www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman or Instagram www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kelly Paxton took "If they can do that, then I can do that!" to a whole new level. From taking the leap as a teacher to being a School Resource Officer. Or from that to creating gourmet treats for people and your 4 legged friends. You can find Kelly on Facebook (@sweetbatches.paxton.1) or Instagram (@sweetbatches20) You can find more from Andy, The Mountain Money Man on Facebook & Instagram (@MtnMoneyMan) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Katelyn Chewning has taken odds stacked against her to create a successful business in Lynchburg, Virginia. After starting a family at a young age she continued to climb the ladder of working at restaurants, office jobs until eventually leaving them all behind to create her own company, The Custom Cactus. You can find her online at www.thecustomcactus.com or on Facebook & Instagram @thecustomcactus Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man can be found on Facebook & Instagram @MtnMoneyMan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Michelle Ayers, or "Chef Shel," has known her way around Lynchburg kitchens for years. But she only recently took the leap to become a business owner named after her old residence main feature, a purple door. She grew up around a family of fire fighters so cooking large meals was not uncommon. So when it came time to start up her catering company she wanted something unique. Enter her famous grazing boards. Join us as we share her story. Also, she is in the running for "Favorite Chef" which you can vote for at https://favchef.com/2021/michelle-ayers?fbclid=IwAR0Y3eSasD6mcA8NJJ51Hxe17E8MjTHd2wPq6KlL-_HLcgi2HI4EGbhmBKk To get more info about her or to order visit www.purpledoorcatering.com You can also catch Chef Shel on Facebook or Instagram @purpledoorgourmetkitchen Andy Young shares a new business owner/community leader each week on Wednesday. So be sure to like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can keep up with Andy on Facebook & Instagram @MtnMoneyMan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chef Ivy started down the road of creating culinary excellence because she wanted healthy food that didn't taste bad. She wasn't actually a Chef at that point though. She has spent a career of giving back to the community with her social work. But now she is giving back with healthy meals and second chances for people that are looking for work. You can catch her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/2birdsmealprep or Instagram www.instagram.com/2birdsmealprep You can view her items every week and signup for her email list at www.2birdsmealprep.com Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man, works with business owners and others concerned about maximizing their financial life every day when he isn't interviewing them to hear their stories. You can catch him online at Facebook www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman or Instagram www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matt & Jill Ferguson founded their food truck, Ferguson Family Provisions during the Covid 19 Pandemic. They had the idea for 10 years but it took Matt loosing his position as a Restaurant Manager during Covid lockdowns to create the push they needed. Jill shortly followed leaving her Restaurant Manager position. Now you can find them multiple times each week between Lynchburg, Bedford, Troutdale and many other local functions. Stop by and see them to experience their years of experience to "make it with love." You can follow them online on Facebook & Instagram @fergusonfamilyprovisions Or www.fergusonfamilyprovisions.com Catch Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man on Facebook & Instagram @mtnmoneyman Be sure to like and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube to never miss an episode every Wednesday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So what do a mother & son combo from New Jersey know about flower farming? Turns out quite a bit! Jen and her husband found Bedford, Virginia with the help of her son, Max. They have taken the jump into a full no till flower farm using cardboard and minimally invasive techniques to create beautiful flowers. Jen has a passion for helping others and giving a chance where others have not in the past. Max is autistic and unfortunately it is harder to find a job. So they created one using his passion! Flowers. Now they are growing a community of making a difference by hiring other autistic members of the community to show the difference they can make. You can find more info at www.littleotterflowerfarm.com Or on Facebook @littleotterflowers You can keep up with Andy, The Mountain Money Man, on Facebook and Instagram @MtnMoneyMan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Andy Young visits with Dr. John Salmon, Founder of Move Up Lynchburg. So how does a Pathologist decide that the transportation industry needs to be reinvented? Watch and listen to hear the story. Dr. Zoom, as he is known, has always been a little outside of the box and this is no different. He has a passion for the community he has called home for many years now. For more information you can visit: www.moveuplynchburg.org You can also follow on Facebook & Instagram @MoveUpLynchburg Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man can be found on Facebook and Instagram @MtnMoneyMan You can also listen to Andy every Saturday morning at 8am on WLNI - Lynchburg as one of the hosts of The Financial Pathway Radio Show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our guest this week is Dr. Samantha Jordan, the founder of 122 Chiropractic. Dr. Jordan was born and raised in Florida but was drawn to Central Virginia by her boyfriend, who is originally from Franklin County. Since they both live active lifestyles Dr. Jordan was excited to come to the area and see all the potential of water sports and hiking that the area affords them. She has started her practice to make things easy. You can book appointments online at www.122chiropractic.com You can find her online with Facebook and Instagram @122chiropractic For more information on Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man you can follow online with Facebook and Instagram @mtnmoneyman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man (Facebook & Instagram @mtnmoneyman) sits down with Kristen & Christopher Breedlove, the owners of Minnie's Travel Boutique, as well as Beau Repko (their Sorcerer's Apprentice). In the journey of working with families, many of them have a DREAM of heading to visit Disney! Well, Minnie's Travel Boutique does that every day for families all across the country. Join as we talk about our first Disney memory and what makes them passionate about this! • Facebook.com/KrissyandMinnie • Twitter.com/KrissyandMinnie • Instagram.com/KrissyandMinnie • YouTube.com/KrissyandMinnie • kristen@minniestravelboutique.com Host - Andy Young: The Mountain Money Man Facebook/Instagram: @mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man (Facebook & Instagram @mtnmoneyman) sits down this week with Outside the Cone, a small batch hand crafted Ice Cream destination in Lynchburg, VA. Kyle Spangler dreams up the ideas of flavors and crafts them just steps away from where you can see the staff scooping up a bowl or waffle cone full of your favorite flavor. Allison Fishburne runs the front operations normally while Kyle is in his lab creating the next flavor and says if you see them post a flavor you are crazy about you better jump on it since they run out quickly! They have also taken a step to collaborate with local business owners like Ken & Jess Hess of County Smoak to come up with unique flavors such as using their smoaked bacon in ice cream or even smoaked nuts. Host - Andy Young: The Mountain Money Man Facebook/Instagram: @mtnmoneyman Guests - Kyle Spangler & Allison Fishburne - Outside The Cone Facebook / Instagram - @outsidethecone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This weeks episode I wanted to share a little about myself. I grew up in Lebanon, VA with entrepreneurs, musicians and artists all around me. My grandfather retired off the railroad at 37 with a full pension and then created the family business, Honaker Auto Parts. I grew up sweeping floors and stocking shelves with motor oil when I wasn't jumping in huge piles of cardboard boxes with my little sister to entertain ourselves in the storage side of the building, a former movie theater/grocery store. From having this family business I developed the passion of helping other entrepreneurs, business owners and people making a difference in the community with their financial lives. So sit back and listen to the story of the Mountain Money Man. Be sure to subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode and be sure to subscribe to this page and hit the bell notification so your always reminded each Wednesday. Or watch online at YouTube --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Heather Alto has taken charge of making sure her hometown communities are not surviving...but thriving. As the Executive Director of www.cvabc.org she walks her talk by being out daily in her community. From running events to visiting local business owners she is always plugged in and giving back. To get more info about CVABC visit: www.cvabc.org For more information about The Mountain Money Man: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtnmoneyman Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtnmoneyman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode of Dream Achievers was recorded at The White Hart Cafe in Lynchburg, VA. Your host, “The Mountain Money Man” Andy Young spoke with Jamilyn Ashbaugh (Site Manager at The White Hart Cafe) about coming to Lynchburg just a few short years ago for what she thought would be a stopover....but now she is running The White Hart Cafe. Check out The White Hart Cafe on Facebook & Instagram @whitehartcafelyh Catch “The Mountain Money Man” on Facebook & Instagram @mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kevin Filiberto has pivoted careers from educating middle school children to education people about mortgage options. Your host, “The Mountain Money Man” Andy Young spoke with Kevin Filiberto (Mortgage Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage) about his career changes and move to Lynchburg, the valuable advice he gives his clients and his plans for the future. Check out Kevin Filberto on Facebook @KevinFilibertoHomeLoans & Instagram @kevinmfiliberto Catch “The Mountain Money Man” on Facebook & Instagram @mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Thhis episode of Dream Achievers was recorded at TapRoots in Lynchburg, VA. Your host, “The Mountain Money Man” Andy Young spoke with Tap Roots Co-founder, Kari Wagner about her entrepreneurial journey to setting up Tap Roots, the effects of her business on the local community and her plans for the future. Check out Tap Roots online @TapRootsVA Or visit www.taprootsva.com Catch “The Mountain Money Man” on Facebook & Insta @mtnmoneyman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

David Garza is the Senior Software Development Engineer for CloudFit Software, an amazing technology company here in Lynchburg, VA. They have grown tremendously in the area by recruiting talent from the region. They even are breathing life into the iconic Carter Glass Building. CloudFit was founded by former Microsoft employees that grew up in the area. Career changers and youth have been attracted to the company through their platforms KidFit and JobFit. It even attracted the eyes of www.worldsgreatesttelevision.com for Season 14 where they appeared on June 29 and July 20th 2020. https://youtu.be/2E3UOP4Sk9M?t=1106 allows you to view the episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Derek made a huge change of careers to move back to his hometown a little over a year ago. Little did he know at the time that a global pandemic was awaiting that would result in him having to totally change how he would reach the youth of his area. The pandemic also resulted in him looking back to a simpler time when he grew up. Creating a small garden in the back yard, enjoying more things at home, and even launching a custom woodworking shop, 58 Woodworks. The woodworking came from his childhood watching his grandfather craft beautiful pieces and telling stories. So sit back, enjoy, and listen to the story of Derek Lester. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Your going to enter and leave this world with one thing......your name. What you do in between the 2 dates that mark that entrance and exit make it mean something." Jared Hesse has decided that his name, the same as his father's and his Grandfather's is going to stand for a simpler time. When men went for a shave and a haircut, not with a goal of it taking 5 minutes and rushing onto the next thing. But taking pride in their appearance with a quality classic cut. When you step through the door the sounds of the 1930's and 40's can be heard with the music selection. You must have a reservation to be seen so there is no wait. (A nice modern touch during Covid times) So sit back, listen and enjoy the story of Gentleman John's Classic Only Barber Shop! To book a fresh cut for yourself visit https://www.gentlemanjohnsbarbers.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tim King Jr. is passionate about making a difference for the children of Lynchburg and Central Virginia. That can be seen through the way he has used his business acumen to help assist local organizations like CASA and Mustache 4 Kids. His heart can be heard in this episode as he explains why being a transplant to Lynchburg by way of New Orleans led him to finding a sense of community. You can support Tim's fundraising efforts by donating to M4K at https://m4klynchburg.org/participant/495197 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How do you get behind giving people a chance that others have given up on? Walter Virgil Jr. has created a way to make sure for those that are trying to improve themselves that they can "Try the Real You." Spending time with youth motivates Walter. He was given a chance when he was young to go on a different path than those around him. He has now taken on that role for these young men he is affecting. Helping them to create a different life than what they might have experienced if they had not met him. Visit www.getfreshandlive.com for more information or to book Walter to speak. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What do you do during a pandemic? If your Ken and Jessica Hess, owners/founder of County Smoak you start a business. With many years of prior restaurant experience they ventured out on their own to create something from their passion, an awesome bbq experience. As a huge bbq lover myself you can't help but smile when you pull up and smell the wood "smoak" coming off the pits. Listen to the story of Ken & Jess as they share what they love about Lynchburg that brought them back! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app