The Best of LKN
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 owners, we’ll also be interviewing the most influential professionals that serve the LKN community. From bankers and realtors, to teachers and coaches, we look forward to introducing you to the best Lake Norman has to offer!We hope you enjoy these episodes. Thank you for following The Best of LKN!
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This podcast episode features Kara Perrault, General Manager of Snooze Mattress Company in Cornelius, discussing the family-owned business that her parents recently opened. Kara, who grew up in Concord and studied Criminal Justice at Liberty University, explains that Snooze differentiates itself in the "tired" mattres
280: From Craft Cocktails to Craft Coffee – The Story Behind The Coffee Shop in Cornelius
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Kas Matos, owner of The Coffee Shop and Twiggs in downtown Cornelius, NC. Kas shares his journey from growing up in Georgia to becoming a serial entrepreneur, creating unique spaces that serve and energize the community. We explore the evolution of his original concept, Thigs, a coz
In this episode, Jeff heads to the heart of Troutman, North Carolina for a visit to Davesté Vineyards, the closest vineyard to Charlotte and a beloved destination for wine lovers and casual sippers alike. He sits down with Meg Tipton, Winemaker, and Kevin Toomajian, General Manager, to explore the story behind this hi
Julie Fagan is the creative force behind Peanut Butter Fingers, a popular lifestyle blog she launched in 2009. The blog"s quirky name stems from Julie"s habit of dipping her fingers in peanut butter - a simple pleasure that reflects her approachable and authentic online persona. Prior to becoming a full-time blogger, J
Dixon Handshaw is the Chairman of the Board at Mooresville Arts, an important nonprofit located in the heart of downtown Mooresville, NC. Mooresville Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the Lake Norman region"s cultural landscape by promoting the visual arts. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025
In this episode, Lauren Spagnoletti, founder of Little Men Roaring, shares her journey from the entertainment industry to establishing a boutique marketing agency. She emphasizes the importance of identifying your target audience as the foundation of effective marketing strategies. Lauren discusses the benefits of rep