In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Brendon Ford of YourHandymanAtlanta.com.

They talk about the world of handyman work, home repairs, what goes into delivering reliable service, how Brendon got started with Your Handyman Atlanta, and what it takes to build a trusted business through strong customer relationships and quality work. It’s a great conversation about entrepreneurship, homeownership, and growing a business through community connections.

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In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Colton of Old Pine Decks.

They talk about the world of deck building, screen-in porches, what goes into creating beautiful outdoor spaces, how Colton got started with Old Pine Decks, and how to run 6 crews as a side job! It’s a great conversation about craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and building a business through quality work and strong community relationships.

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In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Ashton Walker of FOCUS Atlanta—who also leads Loaves & Fishes, a local soup kitchen serving the Atlanta community by feeding, clothing, and supporting the unhoused.

They talk about the day-to-day reality of running a soup kitchen, the impact of showing up consistently for people in need, and how Ashton got involved with FOCUS Atlanta. It’s an honest conversation about service, community, and the real ways strong support systems can change lives.

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