8. Shop Local Kentucky's Chief Kentuckian Rick Paynter on Branding and Entrepreneurship

This week, Nate and Evan are joined by the Shop Local Kentucky Chief Kentuckian himself, Rick Paynter! After starting the company as an Instagram account in 2014, Rick has grown Shop Local Kentucky to become a household name across the Bluegrass with a robust online presence, a physical store, and events that attract thousands. Rick sits down with the guys to discuss personal branding, giving back to the community, and what's next for Shop Local. Follow Shop Local Kentucky on social: instagram.com/shoplocalky facebook.com/ShopLocalKy/ Follow Rick on IG: instagram.com/chiefkentuckian/ Follow @middletechpod on social: facebook.com/middletechpod twitter.com/middletechpod instagram.com/middletechpod Send in your topic suggestions, feedback, and questions to Nate and Evan at [email protected] Nate: twitter.com/nateante Evan: twitter.com/EvanKnowles42_