Whenever we hear someone say “You can’t start a business in Southern West Virginia.” Will Daniels often comes to mind. He didn’t expect what once was a way to earn some extra dollars during his off-hours would turn into a business that would eventually provide 30 new jobs for local folks in under 10 years of operation. What was that business? Cutting grass. Learn the ins and outs of all things blue collar business with Will Daniels from XP Lawn Care. Learn more at AppalachianStartup.com.

125: XP Lawn Care - Will Daniels

Weathered Ground Brewery is quickly becoming the go-to community spot to not only enjoy amazing locally crafted beer, but also the chance to hear West Virginia musicians and even have a hot pizza while you do it. Sam and Aryn Fonda setup shop in Cool Ridge, West Virginia with a love for brewing beer and a fondness for its culture. They speak about their early beginnings and how their barn in the hills soon became more than just a brewery, but a true definition of an Appalachian startup. Learn more at AppalachianStartup.com.

126: Weathered Ground Brewery - Aryn And Sam Fonda

Water Stone Outdoors has been a staple for the climbing industry in West Virginia. Kenny Parker along with Maura and Gene Kistler
combined their love for climbing with their outdoor industry knowledge to establish their storefront in Fayetteville, West Virginia
during the 90's. Season after season, they have seen so much change during the last couple decades. This particular episode is interesting during the current pandemic. Stay at home orders and government shutdowns have actually led to 2020 being their most profitable since they began.

Bittersweet information indeed. Listen to their words of the early days and why they decided to build their dream in Fayette County.
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129: Water Stone Outdoors - Kenny Parker, Maura Kistler, Gene Kistler

Welcome to Appalachian Startup. Stories of new ideas that eventually became thriving businesses in areas that most would consider a bad investment. There will be a new episode every two weeks. Stay tuned for more stories of underdogs on the rise.

125: XP Lawn Care - Will Daniels

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