Commonwealth Connections
Commonwealth connections is a podcast highlighting local leaders and entrepreneurs. We want to spotlight their stories, business and leadership impact in the commonwealth.
Episodes
58 episodes
S2E4 - Neil & Adam Howard, Envisage Wealth Advisors
Neil Howard and Adam Howard talk about their business Envisage Wealth Advisors. They discuss how the business started, how they've balanced the family dynamic working together, and the future vision for the business.Check out their webs...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:10:13
The Meaningful Minute #3
The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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2:16
S2E3 - Aaron White, Founder of Walk Thru Plans
Aaron is with Walk Thru Plans in Nicholasville, KY. Check out his story and their website at: https://walkthruplans.com/Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields....
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:01:30
The Meaningful Minute #2
The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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2:27
S2E2 - Derek McElwee, Owner of Madison HVAC/R
Derek owns Madison HVAC/R in Richmond KY.Check out their website at:https://www.madisonhvacr.com/Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect w...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:23:38
The Meaningful Minute #1
The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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2:31
S2E1 - Derek DeFranco, Owner of Mirror Twin Brewing
In this episode, Weston and Dawson sit down with Derek DeFranco, co-owner of Mirror Twin Brewing, to discuss his journey from homebrewing to co-founding one of Lexington’s top breweries. Derek shares the story behind the name "Mirror Tw...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:27:26
Introducing The Meaningful Minute
Commonwealth Connections is happy to announce a new segment that will be releasing biweekly with our friends on the Horizon Performance team.This episode we chat with Jason and Ian about why we wanted to partner with them to bring you t...
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11:09
Season 2 Announcement
AND WE'RE OFF! Seasons 2 is here. With more interviews, more lessons, and more content than before.Bringing you the stories and lessons from entrepreneurs across the commonwealth. Tune in each week for new episodes.Connect with ...
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Season 2
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1:29
E48 - Zack Wallace, Owner of ABRI
Zack Wallace started Abri in Chicago before moving it to Lexington, KY. Starting his career in finance at a top company in Chicago and becoming their top advisor within a few years. Zack started Abri to ensure clients receive the best advice fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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1:14:25
E47 - Harold Polus, Owner of Polaris Grief Support and Consulting
Harold is a grief counselor in Lexington, KY. He comes on to discuss how through his own experience with grief and a timely job change he opened up his practice and the future plans he has to grow it.Commonwealth Connections is hosted b...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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53:49
E46 - Anthony Humphress, Owner of Eden Companies
Anthony is the owner of Eden Companies in Lexington, KY. He comes on to chat about everything real estate. From getting started and how to get started, to his experience investing in single family, student housing, and apartment complexes. As w...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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1:04:42
E45 - Jeremy Buchanan, Owner of Hartfield & Co. Distillery
This week Jeremy Buchanan comes on from Paris, KY. We dive into his story as a distillery owner about his long family history in Bourbon and where the industry is today.Check out Hartfield & Co. Bourbon and distillery tours at their...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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57:58
E44 - Alex Coats, Owner of Goodfellas Pizzeria
Alex is one of the founding owners of Goodfellas Pizzeria. Starting on Mill St in downtown Lexington, Goodfellas now has 10 locations with 2 more coming soon in Columbus, OH and Nashville, TN.In this episode we discuss how Goodfellas st...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:33:35
E43 - Jason Cummins, Managing Partner of Horizon Performance
This week we chat with Jason Cummins about his time with the military. Ending his military career with the University of Kentucky ROTC he moved into a position with Horizon Performance to bring their leadership training model from military recr...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:24:37
E42 - Hunter Jablonski, Owner of Junk Magicians and Demolition Magicians
Hunter Jablonski comes on to discuss starting Junk Magicians out in Reno, Nevada. Then moving to Lexington to open another location as well as Demolition Magicians.You can contact Hunter and his businesses at:https://junkmagiciansle...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:03:37
E41 - Clay Duerson, PGA Tour Caddie/Owner of Creative Caddie
Clay is the owner of Creative Caddie. A video marketing company in Lexington, KY. Starting Creative Caddie out of his graphic design background and his career as a Caddie on the PGA Tour. Clay comes on to talk about his time as the UK mascot, b...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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1:15:21
E40 - Adam Vanwingerden, Co-Founder of Silver Fern
Adam comes from a family deeply rooted in the Horticulture industry. He joins us to talk about his experience learning the industry, pitching software to Walmart, and ultimately starting Silver Fern alongside Stephen Vanwingerden and Kevin Shor...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:06:17
E39 - Joey Svec, Owner of Building The Bluegrass
Joey Svec comes on to talks about creating Building The Bluegrass. A one stop shop for real estate needs, whether is it's buying or selling a home, to renovation or complete new build construction.Find out more about Building The Bluegr...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:07:43
E38 - Nikki Koval, Natural Nikki Wellness
Nikki is an integrated health practitioner in Central KY. Nikki comes on to share how she got started in the business and what it looks like working with her clients.You can contact Nikki at:nikkikoval4@gmail.comor her instagram...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:31:43
E37 - David Jude, Owner of DPJ Consulting Private Investigation
David Jude is the owner of DPJ Consulting in Lexington, KY. After a full career and retiring from the State Police, David turned to starting his own business as a private investigator. He comes on to discuss what all goes into the business, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:29:45
E36 - Co-Host Stories, Weston Wilson
Born in Western KY but growing up mostly in Central KY. Co-host of the podcast Weston Wilson gives his background, life lessons, and an insight into his start as a Culver's Franchise owner.Commonwealth Connections is hosted by We...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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46:00
E35 - Co-Host Stories, Dawson Fields
Dawson Fields is an insurance broker at Nova Insurance Group in Nicholasville, KY. On this episode we dive into his background and past careers that led into his current role and becoming a host on the Commonwealth Connections Podcast.T...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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28:34
E34 - Daniel "DH" Harrison, Owner of Country Boy Brewing
DH comes on to dive into the story of building one of the largest breweries in Kentucky. After starting in 2012 you can now find their locations in Lexington, Georgetown, and Louisville, as well as in stores in multiple states. To find ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:24:06
E33 - Mary Ann Miller, Owner of Top Mops Cleaning Service
Mary Ann has had Top Mops Cleaning Service for the last 11 years serving central KY. Top Mops provides residential cleaning services and they pride themselves in offering free cleanings to cancer patients.You can find out more about the...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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57:21