Uniquely Kentucky with Amber Philpott | 2-09 Rick Paynter, Shop Local Kentucky
Episode description
Spreading joy one t-shirt at a time, that has become the unofficial company motto for Shop Local Kentucky. The company, selling fun and interesting t-shirts was started by husband and wife Rick and Joni Paynter in their garage.
The grassroots style business quickly grew becoming the place many now turn for their favorite t-shirt. The Paynter's have grown their business by not just selling shirts, but also through giving back to their community.
Shop Local Kentucky has become synonymous with giving. In the last three years Shop Local has given away more than a half million dollars through the sale of some its most popular charitable shirts.
In this episode owner Rick Paynter talks about growing Shop Local Kentucky, how a simple t-shirt can bring such joy to people's lives and why he says Kentuckians are the best!