The Lexington Business Show

We sat down with Chef Paula Endara to talk about her incredible journey—from competing on Top Chef Season 22 (airing now!) to balancing motherhood with leading the kitchen at one of Kentucky's top hotels.⁠⁠Her story is all about passion, grit, and a relentless drive to grow.⁠ She's still relatively new to Kentucky, but already in love with the community, the food, and the energy here.⁠ ⁠All that and more in this inspiring episode.⁠

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Taylor Kincaid from Harkness Edwards Vineyards to explore the journey of business ownership in the world of winemaking.    Taylor shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of running a vineyard, how her team adapted creatively during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lessons they've learned along the way.   From innovation in tough times to the art of cultivating a unique brand, this episode offers valuable takeaways for entrepreneurs and wine enthusiasts alike.  

In this episode, I sit down with Shelby Russell and Joy Minner to talk about Kids Cancer Alliance, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the impact of childhood cancer on Kentucky and its communities, how you can get involved, and more!   Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

Screamin' Mimi's owner Webb Milward shares the story behind the locally made salsa we all know and love. Tune in to learn how this family recipe turned into a Kentucky favorite and the business decisions to keep it thriving.  Follow Screamin' Mimi's Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Listen in to learn more about Twany, Sam, and The Basketball Tournament coming to Lexington in July.  Follow Twany Beckham Follow Sam Malone Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Join us as we sit down with the one and only Alan Cutler to talk sports, marketing, and even a little personal history.  Follow Alan Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Hanging out with Ben Runco to talk about everything from Ben's journey in creating cool stuff with Runco Design and The Fifteenth State by Sleepless Jack Apparel to the films and music that inspire him.  Follow Ben Follow Fifteenth State Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Join us as we sit down with Executive Chef TJ Harville from The Rackhouse Tavern in Lexington. We explore the nuances of culinary education and the essential ingredients for running a successful restaurant. Chef Harville shares his expertise and experiences, offering valuable insights into the world of professional cooking and hospitality.   Follow The Rackhouse Tavern Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

We're sitting down with Jeremy Delk, a seasoned venture capitalist with a focus on the healthcare and real estate sectors. Delk shares his journey, from his early endeavors to his current role as a prominent investor. We even touch a little on politics and economics, with Delk offering insightful perspectives on the concept of flat taxes and the challenges and rewards of starting a business. Tune in to hear more about Delk and his experiences and strategies for success in these industries. Follow Jeremy Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

We sat down with Savannah from Resilient Hearts Photography to uncover the strategies behind their success in the photography industry. We explore the future landscape of photography and AI, the intricacies of team logistics, managing peak seasons, the importance of maintaining creativity and intentionality in their craft, and so much more.  Follow Resilient Hearts Photography Follow Kels Malicote Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

We're here with Dr. Chet Mays, the top-notch board-certified plastic surgeon behind Mays Plastic Surgery in Louisville. Tune in to hear about a little of everything from why he calls his operating room the 'art studio,' to empowering his clients, to the joys and stresses of raising a family.  Follow Dr. Chet Mays Follow Mays Plastic Surgery  Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Join us as we sit down with Kim Hunyh, the innovative mind behind The Nail Shop, to talk about the pivital role of influencer marketing and content creation in building a thriving business. Kim's firsthand experiences and expertise shed light on the strategies that have propelled her brand to prominence in the competitive beauty market.  Follow The Nail Shop Follow Kim Hunyh Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Join us for a chat with Chef Anthony Lamas, Head Chef and Owner of Seviche restaurant in Louisville. From swapping stories about his vintage cars to sharing some pearls of parenting wisdom, Chef Lamas brings a down-to-earth vibe to the table. We touch on everything from local music sensation Jack Harlow to the behind-the-scenes details of Bar Rescue. Plus, we dive into the nitty-gritty of running a restaurant, uncovering the secrets behind Chef Lamas' success in Louisville's bustling culinary scene. Follow Chef Anthony Lamas Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Join us as we take a behind the scenes look at Lexignton Catholic High School and get a firsthand look at the vibrant community and diverse opportunities that shape the Lexington Catholic experience.  Follow Lexington Catholic High School Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

We're sitting down with Beau Allen, Quarterback at the University of Kentucky to talk football, family, finance, and more.  Follow Beau Allen Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

We had the privilege of sitting down with XO Aesthetic Refinery, a leading med spa nestled in the heart of Louisville, KY. Their commitment to marrying science with aesthetics shines through as they offer a comprehensive suite of services, from basic skincare to advanced procedures like neurotoxin injections, filler treatments, PDO thread facelifts, and body sculpting. Beyond skincare, XO Aesthetic Refinery champions authenticity, celebrating the unique beauty inherent in every person while empowering them to feel confident in their own skin. Join us as we explore their innovative approach to aesthetics and business.  Follow XO Aesthetic Refinery Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

We're chatting with Jannah Halbert from J Martin Hat Co. about her experience in launching a business specializing in custom designs. We'll delve into the creative processes and strategies crucial for building a successful brand in this specialized market. Listen in to hear about Jannah's valuable insights into crafting a brand identity that resonates with customers in the ever-evolving world of fashion and accessories. Follow J Martin Hat Co. Follow Brandon Follow Lexington Business Show

Step into the vibrant world of beauty and wellness with our guests Jordyn Bush & Kaitlyn Hubert of Golden Aesthetic Atelier. In this episode, we're diving into where small business strategies meet social media savvy, all within the colorful landscape of beauty, wellness, and staying at the forefront of the industry. Follow Golden Aesthetic Atelier: https://www.instagram.com/goldenaestheticatelier Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

In this episode, we record from the beautiful Lost Palm at the Manchester Hotel with R&B sensation Spencer Diamond and entrepreneur and former UK Basketball star Ramel Bradley talking about music, God of the Hills, how to network strategically as a musician, and tons more.

Join us for an exclusive peek behind the curtains of event design with Michelle Fell, the imaginative force driving BALLOU Designs. From intricate balloon garlands to grand-scale celebrations, Michelle shares her passion for crafting unforgettable experiences. We're discussing the truth behind running a successful small business and the artistry involved in bringing every client's vision to life.

Join us as we sit down with Holly McMillian founder of Holly McMillian Insurance Group of Paris, KY. In this episode, Holly shares why smaller insurance groups offer personalized benefits, discusses the exciting future of Bourbon County, and explores how tech and social media can empower small businesses. Get ready for an engaging conversation about local businesses and community progress!

I had the pleasure of chatting with AJ Hochhalter, the creative force behind melodies that have hit big stages like The Oscars and Sundance. From crafting beats for brands like Facebook and Mercedes Benz to steering the acclaimed documentary NEAT: The Story of Bourbon, this Kentucky native's musical and professional journey is fascinating. Join us for a laid-back convo delving into AJ's world-- where music meets success and the path he took to get there.

This one gets a little heavy. We get pretty deep into performance anxiety, drug abuse, and other sensitive topics. I dive into a little of my musical background and my journey with sometimes paralyzing performance anxiety and how that led me to what I do today. Jason Staats (CEO of SUN Behavioral Health Kentucky) and Dr. Marlene Belew-Huff (Outpatient Director, SUN Behavioral Health Lexington) give incredible insight into what makes us unique, why we think the way we do, and most of all, they give us permission to be ourselves. BREAKING NEWS since we recorded the episode: SUN Behavioral Health Lexington has created a partnership with Fayette County Public Schools to offer a partial hospitalization program to middle-school-aged students throughout the district. A SUN-operated center is expected to open inside Lexington Traditional Middle School in October. Schools, parents, and other community referral sources can make referrals to the program, which includes free assessments.  

Andy Haymaker and Josh McCurn of Haymaker Company join us to talk about the current state of real estate in Lexington. We're covering everything from starter homes to the future of commercial real estate and where they feel the city is falling short.  

Cybersecurity expert Jeff Chandler stopped by in the final days of Cybersecurity Awareness Month to talk about the largest vulnerabilities small businesses are facing right now.  

Former UK Women's Basketball Coach Matthew Mitchell stops by the studio to talk about his new book "Winning Tools", how leadership on the court translates to leadership in the corporate world, elevating your level of honesty as a means to elevating your business culture, and tons more!

Lucy Hendricks stops by the studio to chat about meeting clients where they are before really pushing them, how we got to this protein-focus era, and tons more.

How Financial Fluency Has Developed In The TikTok Age with Gratz Park Private Wealth Information is coming at us faster than we can possibly handle it. And the same is true for financial content on social. And being one of those topics that are taboo to talk about ("shhh...we don't talk about money, Dear."), people are learning more about finances today than ever before and it's all thanks to social media. But that also means a lot of misunderstanding and poor advice based on surface-level understanding. We discuss how social media has impacted financial literacy in the TikTok age, how financial institutions market themselves, and how to set up young people for future financial success.

Jack Cook Unveils His Secrets to Being One of The Most Consistent Vloggers on Earth From art school in Georgia to one of the biggest vloggers on the internet, Jack Cook shares a candid look behind the scenes of what it's like to make consistent vlogs from technical, personal, and professional angles. Follow Jack: https://instagram.com/_hjcook Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

Let's face it, partying planning is both super exciting and awful at the same time. From interviewing handfuls of vendors, trying to remember what they all said, looking through reviews, and getting samples of their work, planning is basically an entire job if you do it right. Vendor Social's Madison and Miranda join the show to share how their app and website make finding the perfect vendors absolutely easy and quick!

Anna and Katie Ann have only been at the helm at Interior Yardage for less than a year, but already they've made HUGE marks on the interior design and fabrics community.  

What Americans get wrong about preparing pasta, reasons why you shouldn't pitch investors and instead should other organizations to fund a business, how to improve the education system in America, and lots more with the founder of Eat Bis, Melaina Balbo.

How a radio show about aliens and conspiracy theories stopped him from purposefully driving into oncoming traffic, what REALLY makes someone successful in real estate, and tons more with our guest Andrew Wilson.   Trigger warning: there's a discussion about suicide during the episode. If you or anyone you know needs help, PLEASE dial 988.

Creative Director and Discovery Channel personality Tim Jones stops by the studio to talk about his journey in brand building in the bourbon world, how a Google search got him on Discovery Channel, how he and his partners started the most badass popular hotdog restaurant in the back roads of Kentucky, and lots more! Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timjones.ky/ Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Check out Boonedogs: https://www.instagram.com/boonedogslex/ Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

Jen Mueller and I sit down with Jessie Hall (co-owner of The Hall Coffee and Social Club) to chat: moving from CA to KY and starting a coffee shop in a small town building community as a small business how to get customers to try something new  the unique personality and culture within the Winchester, KY business community  

LIVE from TNL in downtown Lexington, KY, Rio Maitland and I talk about our shows and their evolution over the years, why filming the show outside at TNL matters, Rio's new radio show What's Next Kentucky, and a ton more!

From Healthcare to the Healthy Beverage Space: A Chat with the Founders of Elixir Kombucha Corey and Danielle We chat about taking their passion to help people from the healthcare world and turning it into a product, what it's like working with a spouse, Corey's experience as an ICU nurse during a pandemic, what makes Elixir Kombucha special, and tons more! Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

In this episode, I sit down with Toa Green, owner and mastermind behind the incredible Crank & Boom ice cream empire! We talk about how to survive a product crisis, building a culture that others could only dream of having in their business, setting expectations, and the brand new Crank & Boom Podcast. Follow Crank & Boom: https://www.instagram.com/crankandboom Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

Graphic design is in a wild place right now. From Canva to Dall-E, the traditional methods of creating graphics and clothing are under new threat with the emergence of new tech. But that doesn't bother Ben Runco, Art Director at Kentucky Branded, one of the biggest names in Kentucky-related home goods and apparel in Kentucky.  

Jason Morena (former videographer for Gary Vaynerchuk, VeeFriends, Trash Talk, ONE37pm) talks about the processes behind their content team, what inspired Jason's editing and filming styles, why Jason left Team GaryVee, and tons more. Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

In this episode, I sit down with Antoinette Johnson, recent winner of ATK Next Generation and Virtual Assistant. We talk about where her passion for food comes from, how she approaches eating at new restaurants, what winning a show like this can do for her career, the value of a VA, and so much more! Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

We've never done an episode like this before. Branded 78 does the production for Fully Unscripted and Lexington Business Show. Both Kash Daniel and Tod Lanter live and breathe making content for television, radio, and social media; they both are fantastic business operators and marketers, and both are former UK athletes. And the three of us met recording podcasts together, so it only seemed fitting to be able to hang out and talk about how we met each other, the evolution of podcasting together, making content, and tons more.   Follow Kash: https://instagram.com/kashdaniel56?igshid=MjkzY2Y1YTY= Follow Tod: https://instagram.com/todlanter21?igshid=MjkzY2Y1YTY= Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Fully Unscripted: https://instagram.com/fullyunscripted?igshid=MjkzY2Y1YTY= Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

In this episode, Jen Mueller and I hang out with Victor Sizemore, the official photographer of The Scout Guide Lexington, tons of bourbon and cigar brands, and lifestyle publications. We talk about his advice to anyone getting into the industry, his obsession with cooking, and tons more. Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

Miss Lexington USA Desiree Cross joins the show to talk about: The positive impact of a mom's public service on a son Why choosing to desire yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself Desire You: a program for boys and girls to learn the power of desiring themselves Follow Brandon: https://instagram.com/b.arvay Follow Lexington Business Show: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow

A conversation with James Beard Award nominee Samantha Fore about: Bypassing gatekeepers Quieting the noise of haters Going all-in on yourself Her journey to Christopher Kimball's Milk Street and Food Network What's in store for her new snack shop opening later this year Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites Milk Street Feature Sam Fore on Instagram  

In this episode with former Councilman Josh McCurn, we discuss: the path of getting a local issue from the idea stage to completion with  a well-known Lexington intersection paints the perfect picture of the good and the bad when it comes to local issues and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexingtonbusinessshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lexingtonbusinessshow?lang=en Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LexBusinessShow

In this follow up episode with Olivia Smith (Smith Learning Services), we discuss: - how to write a resume in 2023 - what it's like preparing for a job interview in this environment - parenting in this era of constant communication - and lots more! Smith Learning Services is a member of The Scout Guide Lexington.  

EPISODE 100!  No, hashtags aren't the end-all-be-all anymore on Instagram. But for Kentucky-based baker Brandi Romines, a routine hashtag landed her on the Netflix show "Baking Impossible!" So in the episode, we talk about the whole story including what it was like filming during COVID, the behind-the-scenes of a Netflix show, being creative and executing under pressure, and more. Also, Ellen Calipari stopped by the studio with Brandi to hang out while we recorded. You'll hear her chime in from time to time especially when we start talking about true crime podcasts and parenting. Enjoy! P.S. Don't forget to leave a rating and review! They help the algorithm and help the show grow...thank you! --- LEAVE A REVIEW + RATING…it's the oxygen that lets us keep making the show and helps others find us! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Follow us on TikTok

Marcie Timmerman from Mental Health of America of Kentucky stops by to talk about how mental is becoming as important as our physical health, how content creators are shaping the discussion around anxiety (and mental illness as a whole), the effects of long-term isolation during COVID, and more! Mental Health America of KY --- LEAVE A REVIEW + RATING…it's the oxygen that lets us keep making the show! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Follow us on TikTok

Happy 2023 and welcome to Season 4! From top business leaders and entrepreneurs to world-class athletes and musicians. this season is absolutely going to blow all previous ones out of the water! If you have questions you want to be asked during episodes, send us an email or DM! Have guest ideas? Send an email or DM and we'll get them on! --- We kick off Season 4 with Leigh and Tamara, the KY Taste Buds! We talk about: - how to grow a community in 2023 - growing a brand from absolutely nothing to one of the most well-known Kentucky - working with friends and how not to hate each other - the value of content in 2023 - parenting advice for entrepreneurs Catch them weekly on KISS 96.9 every morning 6-10am and Saturdays 9am-3pm! KY Taste Buds Website KY Taste Buds on Instagram --- LEAVE A REVIEW + RATING…it's the oxygen that let's us keep making the show! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Follow us on TikTok