PODCAST · business
Commonwealth Connections
by Dawson Fields
Commonwealth connections is a podcast highlighting local leaders and entrepreneurs. We want to spotlight their stories, business and leadership impact in the commonwealth.
Episodes
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S3E5 - Jack Arnold & Jake Wiseman, The Madison Hall
Send us Fan Mail Diving into the heart of real estate and community revitalization, Dawson Fields welcomes Jack Arnold and Jake Wiseman back to the Commonwealth Connections Podcast. This episode is a deep dive into their latest project: Madison Hall. Jack shares his journey from a small farm in...
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S3E4 - Jake Wiseman & Daniel Rogers, The Madison Ayers
Send us Fan Mail Join host Dawson Fields with local real estate visionaries Daniel Rogers and Jake Wiseman, who unveil the secrets behind their ambitious mission to breathe new life into a historic downtown Lexington building. Discover how Daniel, a seasoned short-term rental operator, and Jake…
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S3E3 - Trent Mobley, Owner of Berner Pest Solutions
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dawson is joined by Trent Mobley, founder of Berner Pest Solutions, who shares his journey from a pest control technician to a successful entrepreneur in Kentucky, revealing the unexpected lessons he's learned along the way. Trent dives deep into the challenges…
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S3E2 - Jonathan Pliszka, Owner of High Knoll Wealth Advisors
Send us Fan Mail Jonny Pliszka, founder at High Knoll Wealth Advisors and lecturer at the University of Kentucky, shares how a corporate career in finance evolved into a purpose-driven business built around financial literacy, behavioral coaching, and intentional growth. He also talks about what...
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S3E1 - Steve Straub, Co-Owner of Nova Insurance Group
Send us Fan Mail Steve Straub jumps into the studio to share his experience entering entrepreneurship not through starting his own business, but how his experience uniquely positioned him to be able to acquire and merge to hit the ground running joining Nova Insurance Group alongside host Dawson...
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S2E13 - Mandy Higgins, Lexington History Museum
Send us Fan Mail This week we got to interview Mandy Higgins from the Lexington History Museum. After being closed for over a decade. The Lexington History Museum reopened in August 2023. Mandy comes on to share about getting it reopened along with everything they have there showcasing the rich...
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S2E12 - Chase Collins, Co-Founder of Village Reach
Send us Fan Mail Chase Collins comes on to tell us about Co-Founding Village Reach and they're mission as well as the work involved in running a non-profit. You can check out more on their website: https://www.villagereach.world/ Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson...
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S2E11 - Reece Mateyoke, Owner of Thoroughbred Turf
Send us Fan Mail Reece Mateyoke comes on to share his experience running Thoroughbred Turf. Based out of Lexington, KY. Thoroughbred Turf services equine farms and commercial properties with everything landscape maintenance to snow removal. You can check out their website at:...
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S2E10 - Emily Johnson, Recovery Room
Send us Fan Mail Emily Johnson is the owner of Recovery Room in Lexington, KY. She comes on to share how she got involved with starting her own Health and Wellness Recovery Room. With services including Cold Plunge, Infrared Sauna, Contrast Therapy, Red Light Therapy, Compression Therapy,...
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The Meaningful Minute #11
Send us Fan Mail The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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S2E9 - Colllins Youngblood, Owner of LeanFeast Lexington
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode we are joined by Collins Youngblood. Owner of Leanfeast in Lexington, KY. He comes on to share his story and how he went from stardom of the Bachelor to jumping into entrepreneurship in Lexington. Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson...
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The Meaningful Minute #10
Send us Fan Mail The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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The Meaningful Minute #9
Send us Fan Mail The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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S2E8 - Brian VanNote, Owner of DRD Repair
Send us Fan Mail Brian VanNote is the owner of DRD Repair in Lexington, KY. Providing commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and cooking equipment repairs to restaurants 24/7. He comes on to tell his story getting started and the challenges that come with running a 24/7 emergency service business to...
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The Meaningful Minute #8
Send us Fan Mail The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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The Meaningful Minute #7
Send us Fan Mail The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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S2E7 - Shelby Johnson, Five Pillars Team
Send us Fan Mail Shelby Johnson is an Army Vet turned Real Estate Entrepreneur running Five Pillars Team. After years running her real estate team in Fayetteville, NC. She's moved to Lexington to start building her business in a new city. You can check out her website at:...
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The Meaningful Minute #6
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S2E6 - Nathan Brinker, Bluegrass Soft Wash & Bluegrass Christmas Lights
Send us Fan Mail Nathan Brinker is the owner of Bluegrass Soft Wash and Bluegrass Christmas Lights. He's comes on to share about the challenges of both businesses, and his drive for entrepreneurship. Check out the business website at: https://bgsoftwash.com/ Commonwealth Connections is hosted by...
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The Meaningful Minute #5
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S2E5 - Jeremy Collins, Owner of LevelUp Consulting Group
Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Collins joins us in the studio talking about his career getting into marketing with a real estate broker to opening up LevelUp Consulting Group. Working with Real Estate agents and brokerages all over the country. Check out their website at: https://www.relevelup.com/...
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The Meaningful Minute #4
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S2E4 - Neil & Adam Howard, Envisage Wealth Advisors
Send us Fan Mail 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 website at:...
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The Meaningful Minute #3
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S2E3 - Aaron White, Founder of Walk Thru Plans
Send us Fan Mail 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. To connect with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or...
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The Meaningful Minute #2
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S2E2 - Derek McElwee, Owner of Madison HVAC/R
Send us Fan Mail 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 with hosts of the show, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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The Meaningful Minute #1
Send us Fan Mail The Meaningful Minute is brought to us by our friends at Horizon Performance.
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S2E1 - Derek DeFranco, Owner of Mirror Twin Brewing
Send us Fan Mail 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 Twin," the challenges of scaling up a brewing...
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Introducing The Meaningful Minute
Send us Fan Mail 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 this new segment.
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Season 2 Announcement
Send us Fan Mail 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 us: Youtube:...
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E48 - Zack Wallace, Owner of ABRI
Send us Fan Mail 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 for how to grow their business. Check...
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E47 - Harold Polus, Owner of Polaris Grief Support and Consulting
Send us Fan Mail 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 by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To…
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E46 - Anthony Humphress, Owner of Eden Companies
Send us Fan Mail 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 well as investing in other industries...
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E45 - Jeremy Buchanan, Owner of Hartfield & Co. Distillery
Send us Fan Mail 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 website below:...
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E44 - Alex Coats, Owner of Goodfellas Pizzeria
Send us Fan Mail 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 started, how they choose new locations, and…
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E43 - Jason Cummins, Managing Partner of Horizon Performance
Send us Fan Mail 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 recruitment into college athletics and…
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E42 - Hunter Jablonski, Owner of Junk Magicians and Demolition Magicians
Send us Fan Mail 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://junkmagicianslexington.com/ (859) 533-1420 Commonwealth...
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E41 - Clay Duerson, PGA Tour Caddie/Owner of Creative Caddie
Send us Fan Mail 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, being a professional Caddie, and the...
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E40 - Adam Vanwingerden, Co-Founder of Silver Fern
Send us Fan Mail 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 Short to provide modular ERP softwware…
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E39 - Joey Svec, Owner of Building The Bluegrass
Send us Fan Mail 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 Bluegrass at…
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E38 - Nikki Koval, Natural Nikki Wellness
Send us Fan Mail 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: [email protected] or her instagram @naturalnikkiwellness Commonwealth Connections…
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E37 - David Jude, Owner of DPJ Consulting Private Investigation
Send us Fan Mail 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 challenges dealing with emotional...
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E36 - Co-Host Stories, Weston Wilson
Send us Fan Mail 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 Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with…
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E35 - Co-Host Stories, Dawson Fields
Send us Fan Mail 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. To contact Dawson regarding the podcast,...
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E34 - Daniel "DH" Harrison, Owner of Country Boy Brewing
Send us Fan Mail 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 out more about the still growing Country Boy...
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E33 - Mary Ann Miller, Owner of Top Mops Cleaning Service
Send us Fan Mail 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 them at their website or sign someone you know...
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E32 - Ronny Barnes, Owner of The Bleed Blue Group
Send us Fan Mail Ronny is the current owner of The Bleed Blue Group handling home buying, selling, and flipping. His previous businesses he's started and been involved in include Bleed Blue Contracting, Bleed Blue Landscaping, and Bleed Blue Ink tattoo shop. You can check out more about The Bleed...
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E31 - Rob Nickerson III, Owner of Reaction MMA
Send us Fan Mail Rob currently owns Reaction MMA in Nicholasville, KY. With a successful career competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a 3rd degree Black Belt. Rob's passion is coaching those in Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and boxing. You can find out more about Reaction MMA at: https://www.reactionmma.com/...
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E30 - Dr. David Lambert, Owner of Equine Analysis
Send us Fan Mail Dr. David Lambert started Equine Analysis in 1987. With degrees from Liverpool University and Cornell University. Dr. Lambert has spent decades researching horses and offers consulting services to horse industry leading owners and breeders. You can find out more about Equine...
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Commonwealth connections is a podcast highlighting local leaders and entrepreneurs. We want to spotlight their stories, business and leadership impact in the commonwealth.
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Commonwealth Connections is created and hosted by Dawson Fields.
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