Behind-the-Scenes Stories with Asheville’s Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Creatives
If there’s one theme we can highlight from our first 10 interviews with Asheville locals, it’s this: just start. Throughout this episode, we share the various ways that our interviewees began their journey towards becoming who they are today. We learn that “getting started” looks different for everyone. For some, it’s taking baby steps and … Continue reading 018 – Just Start + Highlights from Our Season One Interviews
It costs $0 to test this in your own business. In this episode, we dive deeper into a topic we’ve been talking a lot about recently: The Trusted Advisor Theory. It’s a theme that has come up a lot throughout the Season 1 podcast interviews with local Asheville makers. We figured it was about time … Continue reading 017 – Seven Ways to Build Trust with Your Customers (A Proven Method to “Win” in the Long Run)
In each of our podcast interviews, we asked our guests the same question: “Where do you take friends when they visit you in Asheville?” In this episode, we share the most recommended places, plus why we (and our podcast interviewees) love them and our tips for visiting. Here’s What You’ll Learn The best places to … Continue reading 016 – The Best Places to Visit in Asheville (as Recommended by Our Podcast Guests) + New Google Map
“You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” — Peter F. Drucker After publishing 14 episodes and 10 podcast interviews, we’re wrapping this season up with just the two of us. We wanted to take a moment to celebrate our three-month milestone of both living and working in Asheville by sharing some insights on how we’ve … Continue reading 015 – The Three Ways to Measure Success in a New Business (Season Finale)
“It was either I build this at my house or I build a company.” – Andrew Nehlig In this episode, we interview Andrew Nehlig, founder of Sauna House (formerly known as Bada Bastu), a Nordic-style bathhouse located in the South Slope area of Asheville. Sauna House specializes in hot cold therapy through a unique sauna … Continue reading 014 – Taking the Plunge and Shaping the Future of Wellness with Andrew Nehlig of Sauna House
“One of the great fallacies of working and life I find is this “work-life balance.” There is no such thing as work-life balance because my work is life and my life is my work.” – Phoebe Esmon We met Phoebe at a bar. After all, isn’t that where some of the best friendships start? She … Continue reading 013 – Shaking Things Up and Making Better Cocktails with Phoebe Esmon and Christian Gaal
“Life is so short and we’re not here for very long. Figure out the one thing that drives and propels you. The other things you can delegate — you should let them go.” – Kara Candler A native to Asheville, NC, Kara Candler founded Tick Tock Concierge in 2013, after leaving her corporate job in … Continue reading 012 – On Selling Time and Building a Luxury Concierge Service with Kara Candler
“You do it for passion, you do it for love.” – Melissa Gray In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Gray (yes you know her as the founder and artist behind Cakes by Gray) to find out how she started and grew her cake business in Asheville. Melissa was a long-time food service veteran … Continue reading 011 – The Evolution of a Cake Artist with Melissa Gray
Does starting your own business mean you’re more or less independent? In our tenth podcast episode, we take a break from interviewing Asheville locals and share a conversation around the theme of independence while owning a business. In this episode, you’ll: Discover what we mean by the “independence paradox” Hear some of our thoughts (and … Continue reading 010 – The Paradox of Independence
“You’d be amazed at what you can learn when you just ask the butcher.” – PJ Jackson In this episode, we interview PJ Jackson, co-owner of The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville, North Carolina. PJ and his business partner, Matt Helms, formerly worked as the head butcher and manager at The Chop Shop Butchery, respectively. … Continue reading 009 – The Art of Butchery and How to Make Better Meat Eating Decisions with PJ Jackson
