The Southern Shmooze

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.👉 View Colton on The Southern Shmooze Directory: https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/697fed2100ccfada5100d3a2👉 Learn more about Old Pine Decks: https://www.oldpinedecks.com/👉 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmoozeIf you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

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.👉 View Ashton on The Southern Shmooze Directory: https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/68de9eb271ae647cec032c89👉 Learn more about FOCUS Atlanta: https://focusatlanta.org/👉 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmoozeIf you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Michelle Parravani of Designing with Less, an Atlanta-based professional organizer helping homeowners simplify their spaces and create more functional, stress-free homes.They talk about what it really looks like to declutter, how Michelle got started, and practical ways to make your home feel more manageable without getting overwhelmed. If you’ve ever looked around your house and thought “where do I even start?”—this one’s for you.👉 View Michelle on The Southern Shmooze Directory:https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/67bfc8141adfbbcb0a0ccb8f👉 Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmoozeIf you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Lane Thurman of ESO Projects, an Atlanta-based builder focused on thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and custom residential work.They talk about what goes into a successful build, how Lane approaches projects differently, and what homeowners should know before starting renovations or construction. From planning and budgeting to finding the right team, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how great projects actually come together.If you’re thinking about a renovation—or just want to understand how high-quality construction projects are done—this is a great listen.👉 View Lane and ESO Projects on The Southern Shmooze Directory:https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/67c1fa6b10f95127e706a9ca👉 Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmoozeIf you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

In this first episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Forrest Smith of Smith Home Services, a local Atlanta handyman helping homeowners tackle everything from small repairs to bigger home projects.They talk about what it’s really like running a local service business, how Forrest got started, and what homeowners should look for when hiring someone they can trust. If you’ve ever needed a reliable handyman (or just want a better understanding of how these businesses operate), this is a great place to start.👉 View Forrest on The Southern Shmooze Directory:https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/67bfc09437818d7c8609f63d👉 Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmoozeIf you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.