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
356 episodes
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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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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