018: Good Drip Coffee Davidson - Meet Owner Zack Whitt

08/18/20 • 37 min

"We love building spaces within our community that families can enjoy." ~Zack Whitt
Welcome Good Drip Coffee and owner Zack Whitt to the podcast! Husband, Dad, Pastor, Serial Entrepreneur, CrossFit coach - we have a lot to discuss in this interview! Zach shares some really valuable insights into what makes an entrepreneur successful. Beginning with his Why, and then the Who, followed by the What. Here are just a few of the topics we touch on: entrepreneurship, self care, spiritual health, mental health, diet and fitness, and a little insight into what a purpose-driven life looks like. This episode might be a mini masterclass, so take notes and enjoy!
From the Good Drip Coffee Facebook page:
"Good Drip Coffee is an ethically conscious coffee company featuring delicious kyoto-style cold brew and a pop-up bar on 108 S. Main Street in Davidson, NC. Good Drip strives to provide sustainably sourced coffees from a variety of roasters, converging the quality-driven values of third wave coffee with the casual coffee drinker. Good Coffee, No Excuses."
Location:
Good Drip Coffee Davidson
108 S. Main St. Suite C
Davidson, NC 28036
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gooddripcoffee/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gooddripcoffee/ @gooddripcoffee
Zack also serves as a pastor at CFA Church in Davidson: https://www.cfachurch.com/davidson
More about Zack's wife Jenna Whitt's business, Wander & Whisk Bakery:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wander-Whisk-256371411597653/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderandwhisknc/
More about Clean Eatz Lake Norman:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleaneatzlakenormannc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlakenorman/
Zack is also a member of CrossFit Cornelius, they were featured in episode 001 of this podcast:
https://crossfitcornelius.com/
Zack's Bonus Businesses - local small businesses he recognized in this interview:
Whit's Frozen Custard http://whitsdavidson.com/
Raeford's Barber Shop http://www.raefordbarbershop.com/
The Pickled Peach https://thepickledpeach.com/
Osito's Tacos & Tortas https://ositostacostortas.com/
Barrel & Fork Cornelius https://barrelandfork.com/
Zack's Reading Recommendations:
Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher
Platform Revolution, by Parker, Van Alstyne, Choudary
The Rise and Fall of Movements, by Steve Addison
Extreme Ownership, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, by Mark Manson
The Sabbath, by Abraham Joshua Heschel
And David Perceived He Was King, by Dale L. Mast
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017: Juelerye - Meet Owner Jacqueline Bassett

Welcome Jacqueline Bassett to the podcast! Jacqueline owns Juelerye Fine Gifts and Art, a unique shopping destination in Cornelius. Jacqueline founded Juelerye in 2015 on the idea that a rewarding life is built with gratitude, purpose, and memorable moments. We discuss more about her inspiration for her small business, as well as how she and the artists she collaborates with have been able to successfully adapt to the current challenges facing small retail shops. This is a heartening interview with the owner of one of the Lake's loveliest small businesses - enjoy!
From the Juelerye website:
"MEET JACQUELINE

People will stare, make it worth their while — Harry Winston

My dream has always been to have a small business in the community that would impact & inspire others. A place that people would remember and want to come back and bring their family & friends. In 2016, I realized that there was a way to combine my love of one of a kind artist made treasures with the dream to open a small, independently owned business.

Juelerye is a place where artist made and handcrafted are the standard. If you believe in supporting creativity and filling your home and life with something more meaningful, you’ve found the right place. . There's just something special about giving and receiving a gift that is made by individuals that have put their time and unique creativity into their work. I’ve had the opportunity to sit with many of them and watch as they create the pieces that allow me to bring their happiness to you."
Juelerye location and links:
THE SHOPPES AT HOME HEART & SOUL
20901 CATAWBA AVENUE
CORNELIUS NC 28031

2ND FLOOR
Website: https://www.juelerye.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juelerye/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juelerye/
The local businesses we mentioned in this episode:
Pho Me - Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
(704) 765-5201
138 Village View Dr St 103
Mooresville, NC 28117
http://eatpho.me/
Ferrucci's Old Tyme Italian Market
(704) 896-3190
Shops On The Green
20910 Torrence Chapel Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
https://ferruccis.com/
Josh's Farmers Market
980-721-6316
189 Williamson Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117
https://www.joshsfarmersmarket.com/
Dearness Gardens and Landscaping
13501 South Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078-7218
https://www.dearnessgardens.net/
The Pickled Peach - Davidson
704-765-2190
202 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC, 28036
https://thepickledpeach.com/
Books Jacqueline loves:
The Simple Truths of Service - Inspired by Johnny the Bagger
by Ken Blanchard and Barbara A. Glanz
It's OK That You're Not OK - Meeting Grief and Loss in A Culture That Doesn't Understand
by Megan Devine
Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us
by Seth Godin
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
by Don Miguel Ruiz
This episode was recorded via Zoom in the private conference room at:
Main Street Coffee and Coworking in Huntersville, NC. https://www.mainstreetcoffee.co/
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019: Welcome Ryan McDaniels - Executive Director, Lake Norman Economic Development Corp.

Welcome Ryan McDaniels, Executive Director of the Lake Norman Economic Development Corp. to the podcast! In this episode, Ryan shares the story of the LNEDC and how they are working to bring new capital investment and highly skilled jobs to the Lake Norman region. Ryan and his team assist local businesses with expansion efforts, develop and support workforce training initiatives, recruit highly successful businesses to the Lake Norman area, and consult with domestic and international corporations to identify potential real estate opportunities. Have you wondered how so many successful companies decided to move or expand to the Lake Norman area? Listen in for a little behind the scenes perspective on how that happens!
Helpful links:
Website: https://www.lnedc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lnedc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnedc/ or @lnedc
Contact:
8600 Sam Furr Road, Suite 100
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 389-4458
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