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
346 episodes
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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11:52
EP#339: From Missed Wedding Photos to a Mission for Real Moments with One Focus Photo
Tense shoulders, fixed smiles, and rushed timelines don’t belong in a love story. We sit down with Cody McCracken of One Focus Photo—serving the Southwest Virginia Tri-Cities—to explore how calm direction, humor, and genuine care turn camera an...
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Episode 339
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9:22
EP# #338: Gorgeous Stays: A family finds purpose and community by turning a glamping campground into a place to reconnect.
Trade the noise for a night sky and the constant scroll for a deck of cards. We sit with Wendi Kribs, co-owner of Gorgeous Stays near Bryson City, to unpack how a glamping campground can deliver the comforts of home without the distractions—and...
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Episode 338
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11:58
EP# 337: From Bread Routes to Big Roofs: Konrad Schimmel on Craft, Care, and Commercial Roofing
A roof is never just a roof when it protects a restaurant kitchen, a production line, or a warehouse full of goods. We welcome Konrad Schimmel, Business Development Manager at WNC Roofing, for a grounded tour of commercial roofing—what separate...
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Episode 337
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6:57
EP# 336: From Mechanic to HOA Steward: Charlie Meek on Building Better Communities with R&P Property Managers
Think HOAs are all red tape and power trips? We sit down with R&P Property Managers owner Charlie Meek to show how a listening-first, boutique model can quiet drama, protect budgets, and keep neighbors on the same page. Charlie shares the j...
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Episode 336
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12:30
EP# 334: From Ohio to Knoxville: How a Family Built Five Clean Eatz Cafes and a Community Around Better Food
A surprise meal delivered to a hospital room changed everything for our guest, Zach Sattler. What began as a favor from the Clean Eatz founders became the spark that led his family to sell nearly everything, move to Knoxville, and build five th...
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Episode 334
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12:45
EP#333: A small kitchen proves scratch-made comfort food can thrive in the most unlikely place
If you think great food can’t come from a gas station, prepare to be delighted. We sit down with chef-owner Jamie Wade of Sand Hill Kitchen in West Asheville to unpack how a tiny BP kitchen turned into a beloved neighborhood staple—one buttermi...
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Episode 333
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12:23
EP#332: Crafting Home Dreams with Nova Kitchen and Bath
What does it truly mean to be a local business serving the community for almost 50 years? Adam Stephens, President of Nova Kitchen and Bath, pulls back the curtain on the kitchen and bath remodeling industry in this engaging conversation.
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Episode 332
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11:51
EP# 330: Assembly Architecture and Build: Where Blueprint Meets Hammer
Ever wondered what happens when you combine architectural brilliance with hands-on construction knowledge? Ross Smith, owner of Assembly Architecture and Build, joins the Good Neighbor Podcast to reveal how his unique design-build approach is t...
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Episode 330
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14:01
EP# 329: After 96 Years, First Christian Church Continues to Impact Lives
What makes a nearly century-old church remain vibrant and relevant in today's world? Pastor Jonathan Feathers answers this question by sharing the remarkable 96-year journey of First Christian Church of Bluff City and his own 25-year ministry p...
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Episode 329
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11:52
EP# 328: Serving with Purpose: Pastor Richard Myers' 26-Year Ministry Journey
What happens when a person raised to believe their value comes solely from hard work encounters the message of unconditional love? In this heartfelt conversation, Reverend Richard Myers of Oak Grove Baptist Church shares his remarkable 26-year ...
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Episode 328
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15:32
EP# 327: From Dry County to Craft Beer Hub: The Homeplace Beer Company Story
Craft beer aficionados and small-town charm seekers alike will find something to love in this heartfelt conversation with John Silver, founder of Homeplace Beer Company in Burnsville, North Carolina. Skip Mauney welcomes John for a refreshingly...
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Episode 327
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14:36
EP# 326: From RV Adventures to Laughter: The Blue Ridge Comedy Club Story
Sarah Morgan never planned to own a comedy club. When the pandemic derailed her husband Sean Carter's comedy tour, the couple found themselves stuck in Bristol, Tennessee with nothing but an RV and an unexpected opportunity. Now co-owners of Bl...
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Episode 326
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12:33
EP# 325: Exploring Asheville's Culinary Scene: One Bite at a Time with Asheville Food Tours
Discover the culinary heart of Asheville through the eyes of a passionate local guide in this mouthwatering conversation with Paddy Riels, owner-operator of Asheville Food Tours. What began as a skeptic's reluctant food tour experience transfor...
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Episode 325
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12:40
EP# 324: The Blue Church: Finding Community in Morristown
Ever driven past that striking blue church in Morristown and wondered what goes on inside? Pastor Sonny Thomas of Peace Free Will Baptist Church joins the Good Neighbor Podcast to shatter misconceptions about church communities and share how th...
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Episode 324
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13:49
EP#323: Blountville Christian Church welcomes families seeking connection through Christ.
What happens when a Mississippi Gulf Coast worship leader finds himself pastoring a century-old church in the mountains of East Tennessee? The Good Neighbor Podcast welcomes Reverend Justin Daniel of Blountville Christian Church, who shares his...
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Episode 323
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14:54
EP# 322: Building a Community-First Brewery Experience: The Salt Face Mule Story
Tucked just off I-26 at exit 21 in Western North Carolina, Salt Face Mule Brewing Company stands as a testament to what happens when passionate entrepreneurs reimagine what a brewery can be. As Partners Anthony Randolph and Christopher Luce app...
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Episode 322
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16:05
EP#321: From Engineering Dreams to Distillery Reality: The Cultivated Cocktails Story
Skip Mauney's conversation with Leah Howard reveals the fascinating evolution of Cultivated Cocktails Distillery from a simple concept to a thriving craft spirits enterprise. What began as an engineer's automated dream has transformed into a ha...
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Episode 321
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17:28
EP#320: The spirits are always flowing at Pack's Tavern, both in glasses and through the walls
Step back in time at Pack's Tavern, a family-owned Asheville gem where history, hauntings, and hospitality create an unforgettable dining experience. General Manager Tyler Brown pulls back the curtain on this 1907-built establishment, revealing...
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Episode 320
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