Show Notes
Charlie sits down with Kevin Kelly from “Kevin’s” Store in Thomasville. Having known each other for nearly a decade—thanks to Charlie’s frequent dog deliveries in the area—the two cover a wide range of topics. Kevin shares how he launched his store, why it has gained global appeal, and what the future holds for the business. They discuss how to move their respective ventures forward and reflect on the importance of having great employees. Naturally, they also swap stories and anecdotes about dogs in the field, with Kevin offering a few touching remarks about his canine companions. The episode wraps up with Kevin giving Charlie a tour of his gun room. 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Start of Kevin’s 6:50 - The Day-to-Day In Kevin’s 11:30 - The Future Of Kevin’s 17:41 - Early Days Of Working 22:05 - Kevin’s Dogs 29:38 - Kevin’s Gun Room
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