Better Brew Podcast
Calling all business owners, busy bees, and wannabees. If you own a business, want to own a business, or are thinking about one, look no further. Each week the Better Brew Podcast takes you behind the barista bar and shares the recipe for juggling the lattes of life while looking for that perfect life-blend. Host Stephanie Huffman shares what’s been brewing in her brain while tracking down those who truly understand what it’s like to run a business, a home, and a life. Business owners share a unique mindset and we need someone who understands and speaks our language. Join us here where like minds come together to sample out and discuss the brew of the week. We promise to perk you up and even help you let off a little steam. Those with the entrepreneurial spirit will find it a place to prepare their palate before reaching for the bolder brew the rest of us are already drinking. Welcome to the best 20 minutes of your week. Now...Let’s get down to business...
Better Brew Podcast
009—Proving Yourself: Surviving & Thriving In a Man's World w/Special Guest Lynne Wilkinson (General Contractor)
About Our Guest
She was approached by Property Brothers to be a part of a show, but she graciously declined. Why? Because her business we booming and she couldn't fit them in. Lynne Wilkinson is a general contractor and owner of ReArranging Spaces in Nashville. She's been remodeling and building homes for 19 years and knows well that details, organization, problem-solving on-site and, most importantly. how to manage top tradesmen— is the difference between great and good contractors. She is also the owner of Raleigh Liquors and Wines in Memphis, which she says has really come in handy during COVID. a woman-owned business in a male-dominated industry and takes it all in stride...
Show Summary
Get ready for a bit of much-needed laughter and frivolity that our next guest brings. Lynne lives in a man's world and manages to handle it with grace and ease. Stephanie will talk about how Lynne arrived on her doorstep the morning of the 2020 Tornado which hit her home. They'll chat about how to navigate a male-dominated environment when you're completely outnumbered, laugh about an incident at a bar in NYC, and talk about Lynne's parties and her favorite holiday.
Episode Breakdown
00:00:00 Show Intro
00:00:55 Guest Introduction
00:01:36 Stephanie on Lynne putting her home back together after the 2020 Tornado
00:02:25 Lynne explains why she turned down the TV Show the Property Brothers
00:04:05 Lynne talks about the booming Nashville renovation market
00:04:45 Lynne tells the Stephen King-like story of renovating her own historic home
00:07:04 Lynn describes one particular dream job she worked on
00:08:32 Lynne talks about how COVID has affected logistics and deliveries
00:09:56 Lynne muses about her 2nd business that she owns with her brother
00:11:32 Stephanie describes Lynne’s amazing parties & her favorite holiday
00:14:33 Stephanie asks Lynne, a very giving person, if she does anything for herself.
00:15:14 Lynne on why she doesn't cook
00:16:03 Stephanie asks Lynne to share a hilarious story that happened in NYC
00:17:45 Lynne shares her Better Blend Tip
00:20:04 Goodbyes then Stephanie shares some info for listeners
00:20:40 Outro
If you know someone who would be someone you think Stephanie should interview, why not let us know? Email info@stephaniehuffman.org today, and we will send them our application process and get that ball rolling!
