Good Neighbor Podcast: TN-WNC-SWVA
Bringing together local businesses and neighbor of the TN-WNC-SWVA region. Good Neighbor Podcast hosted by Skip Mauney helps residents discover and connect with your local business owners in and around The TN-WNC-SWVA.
Is your business serving the residents of TN-WNC-SWVA? Then, we need to talk! Visit gnpTri-Cities.com to schedule your free interview.
Episodes
364 episodes
EP# 367: From Cubicles To Closings: Building Community Through Elite Realty
Ready for a real estate conversation that puts people before transactions and data in service of real decisions? We sit down with broker Savannah Price of Elite Realty, who turned a “you’ll never make it” moment into a career helping hundreds o...
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Episode 367
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13:01
EP# 366: From Polk County Roots To Trusted Knoxville Guide In Homes And Hospitality
A house fire in childhood doesn’t sound like the start of a thriving real estate career, but for Rob Howard—better known as “Knoxville Rob”—that early disruption became a compass. We sit down with Rob to trace his 23-year journey from a $32,000...
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Episode 366
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15:23
EP# 365: From Firewood To Full-Service: Building A Trusted Tree Company
Need more than a quick cut and a pile of brush left behind? We sit down with CJ Bible, owner-operator of Xpert Xteriors Tree Service in Rogersville, Tennessee, for a candid look at what safe, professional tree care really requires—and why the c...
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EP# 364: How A Chef Blends Italian Comfort With Southern Smoke To Deliver Quality At A Fair Price: Penne For Your Thoughts
Craving something familiar yet bold enough to surprise you? Meet Geoffrey Bernstein, the owner-operator of Penne For Your Thoughts, where Italian comfort meets Southern smoke and fast-casual service meets fine-dining technique. We dig into the ...
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Episode 364
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11:08
EP# 363: Inside Oldfield Law: Care, Clarity, And Courage In East Tennessee
When family life collides with the legal system, the stakes are high and the path is murky. We sat down with attorney Rochelle Oldfield of Oldfield Law Tennessee to bring clarity to the mess, exploring how a client-first, child-centered approac...
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Episode 363
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11:57
EP# 362: Stop Scrolling, Start Going: Your Weekend Just Got Easier: The Upcoming Events Story
Ever feel like you only hear about the best local events after they’re over? We talk with Martin Young about turning that frustration into a nationwide directory that surfaces what’s happening right now across 740 U.S. cities—without relying on...
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Episode 362
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8:40
EP# 361: Inside LeGrand Music Studios: Teaching, Community, And Affordable Guitars
What if the difference between “I’m not musical” and “I can play” is the room you walk into? We sit down with Andy LeGrand, owner of LeGrand Music Studios in Knoxville, to unpack how a welcoming arts environment, professional coaching, and the ...
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Episode 361
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10:17
EP# 368: How Early Therapy, Not Last-Resort Crisis Care, Transforms Relationships And Everyday Mental Health
What if you didn’t wait for rock bottom to ask for help? We sit down with therapist and Ascending Self owner Barrett Wilson to explore practical, compassionate ways to strengthen relationships, manage anxiety and grief, and start writing a true...
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Episode 368
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15:40
EP#360: High-Performance Coaching That Protects Your Health And Career
What if burnout isn’t about how many hours you work, but how you recover and perform under pressure? We sit with high-performance coach and licensed mental health counselor Emily Heird, founder of Vantage View Coaching, to unpack a practical, s...
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Episode 360
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12:03
EP#359: Inside Ascending Self: Practical Therapy For Real Life
Ever wondered why some conversations spiral while others heal? We sit down with Barrett Wilson, owner of Ascending Self, to unpack how practical therapy tools and real empathy can transform daily life—whether you’re navigating grief, stuck in r...
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Episode 359
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8:26
EP #358: Inside Sports Treasures: Knoxville’s Hub For Cards, Pokémon, And Memorabilia
A childhood hobby, a 36-year legacy, and a community that keeps showing up—this conversation with Sports Treasures owner Zach Haire is a tour of what makes a local card shop thrive. We pull back the curtain on Knoxville’s go-to spot for sports ...
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Episode 358
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16:30
EP#357: From Youth Pastor To Shepherd: Building A Gospel-Centered Church In Kingsport
A calling rarely arrives on our schedule. Pastor David Hodges traces a winding path from a teenage conversion to years in the secular workforce to a decade in youth ministry—only then stepping into the role of senior pastor at Tabernacle Baptis...
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Episode 357
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18:12
EP#356: Fifty Years Of Sunny Hill: Family, Faith, And Hard Work
A collapsing greenhouse, a howling blizzard, and a decision that changed everything—that’s the moment Sunny Hill turned from growing plants to building landscapes that last. We sit down with Steve Ward and Bruce Ballard to trace a 50-year famil...
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Episode 356
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11:58
EP# 355: From Food Truck To Weddings: How Ciao Y’all Elevates Event Dining
What if your wedding meal didn’t just “do the job,” but became the part guests talk about for years? We sit down with Mac Cooper, owner of Ciao Y’all Catering, to unpack how a former Asheville food truck turned into a go‑to events team by eleva...
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Episode 355
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11:56
EP# 354: From HR Myths To Measurable Growth With Justice Leadership
Growth doesn’t stall because the strategy is weak. It stalls because people are unclear, overloaded, and under-coached. That’s why we brought in Sharon Justice, founder of Justice Leadership, to share how small and mid-sized businesses can buil...
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Episode 354
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13:48
EP# 353: How Man Cave Ministries Helps Men Heal And Find Faith
A handful of sandwiches, a small garage, and a bold idea turned into a lifeline for dozens of men each week. We sit down with Steve Ward, founder and president of Man Cave Ministry, to trace how a six-week plan blossomed into a thriving communi...
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Episode 353
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14:37
EP# 352: Redefining Luxury Real Estate In Western North Carolina with Real Luxury Life
What if luxury real estate had nothing to do with price and everything to do with how you’re treated? We sit down with broker Alicia Bean MacDonald of Christie's International Real Estate to unpack a service-first approach that helps buyers, se...
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Episode 352
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8:55
EP# 351: Inside Asheville Septic And Well: Inspections, Installs, And Mountain Springs
Hidden systems make or break a home. That’s why we brought on David Bar Shimon, co-owner of Asheville Septic and Well, to pull back the curtain on septic tanks, well inspections, sewer scopes, and the mountain springs that still supply water to...
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Episode 351
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EP# 350: How A Local Firm Cuts Through Medicare Confusion And Puts Seniors First
Medicare shouldn’t feel like a riddle with moving parts, yet so many seniors are stuck choosing between confusing options, conflicting advice, and high-pressure pitches. We sat down with Danny Haire—who’s spent 52 years in the insurance world l...
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Episode 350
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12:23
EP#349: Choosing The Right Floors For Every Home And Budget With BPS Southeast Flooring
Ever wondered why some floors gap, buckle, or underperform while others stay flawless for years? We sit down with Jason Trim, owner of BPS Southeast Flooring in Rutherford County, to unpack the choices that truly matter: materials, installation...
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Episode 349
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13:09
EP#348: A Fee-Only Path to Financial Confidence with Skee Orr of Kinetic Wealth
A declined debit card, a wise grandmother, and a promise to put clients first—this conversation with Kinetic Wealth founder Skee Orr gets personal and practical about what real financial planning looks like. We trace Ski’s path from a small Wes...
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Episode 348
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11:12
EP#347: A Pastor’s Journey from Police Beat to Pulpit in Asheville’s Only Global Methodist Church
A brand-new church with ancient roots is taking shape in Asheville, and we sat down with Pastor Jeremiah Chapman to share how it happened and why it matters. Born from a lay-led movement in late 2023, Providence Global Methodist Church brings a...
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Episode 347
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18:18
EP # 346: This is what a relationship-first real estate firm looks: Noble &Co. Realty
Ever wonder what really holds a home purchase together when the clock is ticking and the inspection just got messy? We sat down with Mary Noble Braden—co-owner of Noble and Company Realty—to unpack what a relationship-first real estate practice...
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Episode 346
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14:08
EP# 345: Family-Owned Property Management with PMI Blue Ridge
Want proof that resilience beats headlines? We’re joined by Corey Prince of PMI Blue Ridge, a family-run property management company serving Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, to unpack how a region regains momentum after a storm and ho...
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Episode 345
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8:48
EP#342: From Brewery Fixes to Bright Futures: Adam Agee on Crafting Outdoor Lighting that Lasts With AVL Outdoor Lighting & Design
A brewery’s dark corners turned into a bright idea. When we sat down with Adam Agee, owner-operator of AVL Outdoor Lighting and Design, we traced how a career in landscaping and facility maintenance evolved into a specialty: crafting low-voltag...
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Episode 342
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