Mike Bagwell sits down with Treehouse owner, designer, and builder, Tim Thomson, to talk about his Lincoln County-based and AirBNB-featured Crooked Shutter Treehouse.   

Tim shared his motivation for designing and building his treehouse in Lincoln County.  He talked about the (very creative) design aspects of the treehouse, the treehouse space (inside and outside), his inspirations, the time it took to complete the project, some suggestions for others considering this type of a project, and of course, the science behind the use of trees as a building foundation! 

We talked about what Tim learned during the design and construction phases; including assuring the safety of his guests and the positive interactions with the County zoning department.  Tim also gave us a glimpse into the future of other exciting things that he will be taking on through his business!

Lastly, Tim shared his admiration and thanks for the many people and businesses that provided their guidance and support throughout the journey.  A few of the businesses that Tim worked with include Kyle Bender, Realtor, Heavenly Maid Cleaning Service, Wheelhouse Media,  Intelligent Design Engineering, Nelson Treehouse and Supply, and the Lowe's located in Denver, NC. 

Information regarding Tim and the Crooked Shutter Treehouse:

• Crooked Shutter Treehouse Website
• Address:  7174 Kidville Rd., Denver, NC 28037
• Phone Number:  980-643-8793
• Email:  getaway@crookedshuttertreehouse.com
• YouTube
• Crooked Shutter Treehouse on Facebook
• Crooked Shutter Treehouse on Instagram 
• Airbnb Link

Information regarding the Sponsor of this episode:  760 Docks

• Business Phone:  704-966-9437, Email:  Hello@760Docks.com 
• Website:  https://www.760Docks.com
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LKN-Repair-Group
• Instagram:  @760Docks
• Float in style on the lake this summer with one of their viral FloaTABLES for $500 off plus free delivery for LKN residents with code LKNLOCAL on their website 760Docks.com 

Information regarding our Podcast Hosts:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email MBagwell@EndersInsurance.com
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email hanna@writewellservices.com
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523

Teenagers shut away from the rest of family, sitting alone in a dark room in front of a monitor with a headset... every parent's worst-case scenario, right? That narrative is changing, folks!  Owners of Level Up Esports, Matt Phillips and Jim MacDonald, sat down in their recently outfitted, state-of-the-art gaming facility in Cornelius with host Hanna Schoenrock to talk about how their vision became a reality and what the future holds for gamers (it's really cool!).

For parents who've wished our kids would get outside and off the couch and away from the gaming screen, this story is a positive, exciting one. Last year, Matt and Jim decided to create a space for kids to come to a safe place, participate in a sport (gaming), be on a team, have the opportunity to win trophies and make new friends, and get coaching and mentorship. Oh, and some of these kids are preparing to enter college on esports scholarships! That's a thing!

You'll hear more about how Level Up Esports became a reality--including when they initially had to set and up and tear down computers and headsets and other equipment like a pop-up business. The current facility is high-end, but their prices are not. They work hard to make it possible for anyone aged 7-15 to participate. There's even a Club option for kids over 15 who want to play and compete.

Level Up Esports offers recreational gaming, coached gaming, team competitions with national teams, tournaments, Club-level competition, and camps. The kids--some with disabilities, some who are not drawn to traditional sports, others who play traditional sports during some seasons and game in other seasons--are all gamers, and they've found a place to make friends, learn life lessons, play games in a safe space, and compete if they want to. The parents tell amazing stories of the positive impacts this organization has had on their kids.

This is a feel-good story. Enjoy!
And a huge THANK YOU to sponsor 760 Docks!

Information regarding Level Up Esports:

• Website: https://lknesports.com/about-us/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LVLupLKN 
• Instagram: @lvl_up_esportsnc 
• Email: matt@levelupesports.gg
• Phone: 704-879-3529

Information regarding the Sponsor of this episode:  760 Docks

• Business Phone:  704-966-9437, Email:  Hello@760Docks.com 
• Website:  https://www.760Docks.com
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LKN-Repair-Group
• Instagram:  @760Docks
• Float in style on the lake this summer with one of their viral FloaTABLES for $500 off plus free delivery for LKN residents with code LKNLOCAL on their website 760Docks.com 

Mike Bagwell sits down with American Country Music singer/songwriter Rockie Lynne, whose hit song, "Lipstick" skyrocketed on the County Music charts.  Rockie is also a public speaker, a US Army Paratrooper veteran, a strong supporter of the US Military, Founder of the Charitable organization “Tribute to the Troops”, host of the nationally televised home renovation program “Operation Build”, and he will be debuting songs from his new album at the Kickoff of the Denver/Lake Norman Rotary’s Music in the Park summer series on Saturday, May 21, 2022.   

In this episode, Rockie shares some very moving and personal stories about his life, his military career, his music career, and his strong passion for supporting his family and the US military.

Thanks Lake Norman Music School for letting us use your facilities to record this episode!

Information regarding Rockie Lynne:

• Website:  https://www.rockielynne.com/
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rockielynnecountry/
• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rockielynne/?hl=en
• Tribute to the Troops:  https://www.tributetothetroops.org/childrens-education-fund.php
• High Profile Management Email:  SUSAN@HIGHPROFILEMANAGEMENT.COM

Information regarding one of the Sponsors of this episode:  Denver/Lake Norman Rotary Club

• Website:  https://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/denverlakenormanrotary/
• 2022 Summer Music in the Park series Lineup:  https://www.denverlakenormanrotary.com/page/denver-days

Information regarding the Sponsor of this episode:  760 Docks

• Business Phone:  704-966-9437, Email:  Hello@760Docks.com 
• Website:  https://www.760Docks.com
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LKN-Repair-Group
• Instagram:  @760Docks
• Float in style on the lake this summer with one of their viral FloaTABLES for $500 off plus free delivery for LKN residents with code LKNLOCAL on their website 760Docks.com 

Information regarding our Podcast Hosts:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:
·         via email MBagwell@EndersInsurance.com
·         on his cell (704) 489-3650
·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached:
·         via email hanna@writewellservices.com
·         on her cell (704) 956-6523
·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
·         on LinkedIn