Episode 67 - Joe Loving - Co-Owner of Mean Beard

Ep. 67 — Joe Loving on Mean Beard, Strongman Training, and Building Confidence Through Fitness We start this week with news from around Clermont County, including the county’s long-range economic development strategic plan, Maddox Industrial Transformer’s Batavia expansion, Central Joint Fire-EMS service cuts after failed levies, Loveland’s mural approval and zoning code updates, West Clermont’s budget concerns, New Richmond’s Roar on the River fundraiser, proposed US 52 roundabouts, and River Days traffic updates. Interview — Joe Loving, Co-Owner of Mean Beard Joe Loving joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, beard care, weightlifting, strongman training, and the role fitness can play in helping people rebuild confidence. Joe talks about his path from a twenty-year corporate career with Coca-Cola to becoming co-owner of Mean Beard, a Batavia-based beard care brand that ships products around the world. We get into the story behind Mean Beard, including how Joe’s beard journey began as an advocacy effort for his son, how the company developed its beard oils, balms, and beard enhancers, and what makes a quality beard care product different from the stuff on a store shelf. Joe also shares some practical beard care tips, a few beard safety warnings, and the story of a painful run-in between his beard and a drain snake. The conversation also turns to lifting, gym culture, strongman training, consistency, programming, and Joe’s work with Urban Outreach and City Gospel Mission. Joe explains how the gym can help people build more than physical strength, especially for men working through recovery, homelessness, and major life challenges. News  Clermont County Commissioners review the county’s economic development strategic plan  Maddox Industrial Transformer expands into Batavia  Central Joint Fire-EMS announces service cuts after failed funding levies  Loveland approves a new mural for Coulter Studio  Loveland continues reviewing zoning code updates, including short-term rental rules  Pierce Township schedules a special meeting on economic budget numbers  West Clermont Citizens Advisory Committee warns of major funding challenges  New Richmond Schools hosts Roar on the River to support student activities  New Richmond considers four proposed US 52 roundabouts  New Richmond Police issue River Days and graduation traffic updates Events Clermont County Student Art Show commemorating America 250  River Days 2026 in New Richmond  Free Yard Sale Weekend in New Richmond  Hike with Park Staff at Sycamore Park  Summer Bird Walk at Cincinnati Nature Center  CPR Class at Union Township Civic Center  Milford Farmers Market  Milford Memorial Day Parade  Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park  Ancient Oceans with Clermont County Parks  NewSoul Glassworks Mobile Hot Shop Visit  Frontier Days Festival in Milford  Frontier Days Parade  Writer’s Showcase at Union Township Library  New Richmond Farmers MarketFollow on Facebook & Instagram, and signup for the Thursday newsletter.FacebookInstagramNewsletterIf the show brings you value, consider supporting us!Donate