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!
Aug 14, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 117
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.
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 116
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 Busines...
May 23, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 114
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
May 16, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 113
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!
May 03, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 112
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...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 111
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...
Mar 27, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 110
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.
Mar 21, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 109
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
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 108
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
Mar 06, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 107
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,...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 106
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
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 105
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...
Feb 13, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 104
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...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 103
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...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 102
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.
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 101
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 t...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 100
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...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 99
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...
Jan 02, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Amanda Burg (founder of Liberty Type Co.) is a force to be reckoned with in the branding world. She's quickly turned her business into a machine doing amazing work with everyone from small businesses to national brands like Altar'd State. We discuss: what does "authentic" actually mean in the context of brand what questions to ask yourself about your brand and market perception of it navigating business ownership as a parent and tons more! Liberty Type Co. Website Follow Lexington Business Show ...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Jeff Chandler of Z-JAK Technologies joins the show to talk about protecting your business, personal accounts, and devices against security risks. Z-JAK Technologies: https://zjak.net/ Branded 78: https://www.branded78.com/
Dec 12, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Jen Hartmann is the real deal. Neat Marketing, Doggy Issues, and her new secret product line...what can't she do?! In this convo, we talk about: - Jen quitting her corporate job due to extensive harassment - a breakdown of how she turned fulltime PR agency - pricing services - hiring decisions, how much to pay, and workload - lots more! Check out Neat Marketing's website
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 36
In this episode, Emily Riddle (owner of The Amsden) sits down to talk about: why it's worth the risk to try things even when you're not sure they'll work listening to your gut balancing work/life when running multiple businesses the growth of downtown Versailles, KY
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In this episode, we talk to business owners of the downtown Winchester, KY community about the tremendous success they're experiencing in revitalizing the downtown area. Special thanks to Chad Walker for hosting us in the Engine House Pizza Pub for this recording. Featured in the episode: Carvel Norman (Dirty South Pottery) Sheila McCord (Arts on Main) Jennifer Wilson (Eve's Uniques) Chad Walker (Engine House Pizza Pub) Winchester is a member of The Scout Guide Lexington . Produced by Branded 78...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this episode, we chat about: - This Little Figgy and the joy it brings people that see it - Leveraging a one-of-a-kind piece and building a business around it - Changing industries and getting started in business --- Recorded at SceneCast Studios in Lexington, KY. This Little Figgy is a member of The Scout Guide Lexington. This Little Figgy on Instagram Producer of the show: Branded 78...
Nov 10, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this episode, we chat about: - The benefits of pink Himalayan salt and how it leaves you relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated. - The power of collaboration with another business with a shared audience - Changing industries and getting started in business Recorded inside the Lex Salt Cave inside The Warehouse Block in Lexington, KY. Lex Salt Cave Producer of the show: Branded 78...
Nov 01, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 32
We all know great customer service is critical to our business's reputation. But we also know great customer service can be hard to find. In this episode, we hear how Stuart Mercer Gentleman's Shoppe in Lexington, KY flew all the way to Italy to make sure a customer's suit would be completed on-time. We also discuss what makes a great boss from an employee perspective, fashion trends happening right now, and more. Stuart Mercer is a member of The Scout Guide Lexington. Stuart Mercer Producer of ...
Oct 17, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 31
xNorma joins the show to talk about what it's like growing her business while being the face of the business. Also, she highlights what it's like being inside a startup incubator at Greyline Station and the value incubators provide their partners. Bottoms Up is a Scout Guide Lexington member. Follow on IG Visit her site
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In this episode, we talk to Kentucky Pavement Sweep about: how advertising platforms and consumer behavior have evolved taking pride in work no matter the task red flags that your new hire is about to be a flop the thought process behind better hiring filters Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lexingtonbusinessshow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= The Lexington Business Show is recorded at SceneCast in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. The show is a production of Branded 78: https://www.branded78.com/...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Derin and Jennifer from Bluegrass Kitchens join us to chat about: trends in the remodeling space cultivating culture with a small team the resurgence of the Southland area of Lexington Bluegrass Kitchens is a member of The Scout Guide Lexington. Learn more about Bluegrass Kitchens: https://bluegrasskitchens.com/ About TSG Lexington: https://www.lexington.thescoutguide.com/...
Aug 25, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 28