🎡🎪 Neda Payne Reveals All on Lapeer Days: 121 Years of Fun, Surprises & Community 🍿💃🎶

On this week’s episode, Johnny B. Good gets the inside scoop from Lapeer Chamber director Neda Payne. They dish on big box stores moving in like Kohl's while local gems like Max's Donuts stand the test of time. But is more growth better for small businesses?

Neda shares insider tips for local shops to keep up with corporate competitors. Learn her #1 rule for hiring that keeps customers coming back. Plus, find out which local brewery has cracked the code on community engagement.

You won't believe the shocking costs behind putting on the 121-year-old Lapeer Days festival! Neda reveals how they keep it free for families despite skyrocketing entertainment budgets.

But is one of Michigan's longest running festivals really free? Neda clears up a big myth about how Lapeer Days is funded. This revelation might surprise event goers!

Don't miss this glimpse behind the scenes of a Michigan festival tradition.

Cool Beans Coffee Brewery: From Classroom to Coffee Roasts with Taylor Hollis 🏫➡️🍵

In this episode of the Community Collective Podcast, Travis interview Taylor Hollis from Cool Beans Coffee Brewery. Taylor shares her journey from being a middle school teacher to starting her own coffee business. She talks about all things coffee, from roasting to packaging and selling and also shares exciting news about purchasing a new building in Lapeer, hinting at the future expansion of Cool Beans Coffee. She emphasizes the importance of community support and how word of mouth has greatly helped her business grow in less than a year. Take a listen and let us know what you think in the comments!