Telling Our Stories Podcast | The Power of Authenticity and Relationship Building
Release Date: 10/14/2025
Telling Our Stories
Welcome to Telling Our Stories Podcast, where we spotlight the people, places, and businesses that make North Carolina extraordinary. In this episode, Josh Johnson of Regency on The Lake sits down with Paige Fairchild, founder of Sisters on Main in West Jefferson, NC, to hear her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur and community leader in the North Carolina High Country. Paige shares how she built a unique retail experience that goes beyond shopping, creating unforgettable events like pop-ups, hot cocoa crawls, and craft workshops. She opens up about her love for the local community, the...
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Welcome to Telling Our Stories, a podcast hosted by Josh Johnson, Founder of Regency on the Lake, where relationships meet real estate. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Coach Bob McKillop, legendary Davidson College basketball coach, as we explore leadership, coaching, and imagination both on and off the court. In this episode, Coach McKillop shares his unique philosophy on coaching beyond the court, emphasizing the importance of trust, commitment, and care in developing both athletes and people. We dive into his remarkable career at Davidson College, highlighting the lessons he’s...
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Welcome to Telling Our Stories, a podcast by Regency on the Lake, where relationships meet real estate. In this episode, our host Josh Johnson sits down to talk about the real side of the business — from building trust with clients to creating meaningful community connections that last long after the closing table. Joining Josh in this episode are his wife Kristy Johnson, Teacher at Community School of Davidson and Personal Assistant at Regency on the Lake, along with Dr. Joshua Dobstaff, founder of Progress Medical, and his wife, homemaker Lisa Dobstaff. You’ll hear stories that go...
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From vision to vibrancy — this episode of Telling Our Stories, presented by Regency on the Lake, explores how creativity, collaboration, and community come together to shape the future of Lake Norman and beyond. Josh Johnson and Andrea Reeves, Co-Founders of Regency on the Lake, sit down with Justin Dionne, Executive Director of the Cain Center for the Arts, to discuss how thoughtful development and the arts can transform a region’s identity and elevate its sense of place. In this inspiring conversation, Josh, Andrea, and Justin dive into: ✅ How the Cain Center for the Arts became a...
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On this episode of the Telling Our Stories podcast, host Josh Johnson, co-founder of Regency On The Lake, sits down with Robbie Shaw, founder of Evrybdy Studios, and Hillary Lacouture, founder of Wrathbone Marketing, to explore how authenticity, storytelling, and community connection define the customer experience. Robbie, Hillary, and Josh bring their entrepreneurial perspectives to this conversation. They discuss how their shared values of trust, gratitude, and personal connection influence every interaction with clients, partners, and the broader Davidson and Charlotte communities. The...
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Welcome to Telling Our Stories, a podcast by Regency on the Lake, a premier luxury real estate firm based in the Lake Norman and greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. In this episode, Josh Johnson sits down with Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam to explore the past, present, and future of Cornelius and its surrounding communities. From family roots to the town’s exciting growth, they share heartfelt insights on what makes Lake Norman, Davidson, Cornelius, and the greater Charlotte region such special places to live, work, and invest. Mayor Washam discusses his lifelong connection to...
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Join Josh Johnson of Regency on the Lake as he sits down with Kim Fleming, Davidson’s Economic Developer, and Jamie Justice, Town Manager, to explore what makes Davidson such a special place to live, work, and play. From community spirit and intentional town planning to schools, local businesses, and the upcoming Red Line transit project, this episode highlights why Davidson thrives as a small town with big opportunities. Learn about: The unique community connections that define Davidson How Davidson manages growth intentionally while keeping its small-town charm Local schools, businesses,...
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Thinking about buying or selling luxury real estate in North Carolina? This episode of Telling Our Stories dives deep into the world of title insurance, enhanced policies, and what out-of-state buyers need to know about the closing process in NC. Join Josh from Regency on the Lake as he sits down with Tiffany Weber (a top real estate attorney in Mooresville) and Mark Abby from Ashmont Title for an insightful conversation about: Why title insurance is essential—and what an enhanced policy really protects you from The differences between NC closings and other states (why attorneys are...
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In this episode, Josh Johnson and Andrea Reeves sit down with Katy Kindred, the co-owner of Kindred Restaurant, along with her husband Joe, located in downtown Davidson, North Carolina. Hear about how this restaurant is vital to the Davidson community and a background on how Kindred Restaurant became a town staple! 👋 About Regency on the Lake: We specialize in luxury homes, waterfront properties, and second homes across North Carolina. Our mission is simple: build meaningful relationships and deliver exceptional results. 📍 Local Highlights: Davidson | Mooresville | West Jefferson | Boone...
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In our very first podcast episode, get a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of Regency on the Lake — where our passion for people, places, and real estate comes to life. From building community to navigating the industry, this is just the beginning. In this episode, Josh Johnson and Andrea Reeves sit down with Debra and Ross Nash, who are Josh’s first clients, located in the greater Charlotte area. 👋 About Regency on the Lake: We specialize in luxury homes, waterfront properties, and second homes across North Carolina. Our mission is simple: build meaningful relationships...
info_outlineOn this episode of the Telling Our Stories podcast, host Josh Johnson, co-founder of Regency On The Lake, sits down with Robbie Shaw, founder of Evrybdy Studios, and Hillary Lacouture, founder of Wrathbone Marketing, to explore how authenticity, storytelling, and community connection define the customer experience.
Robbie, Hillary, and Josh bring their entrepreneurial perspectives to this conversation. They discuss how their shared values of trust, gratitude, and personal connection influence every interaction with clients, partners, and the broader Davidson and Charlotte communities.
The group also talks about what it means to create a sense of belonging in luxury real estate, the importance of consistency in brand storytelling, and how small, intentional moments can make the biggest impact. This conversation is a reminder that for the strongest brands, people come first.
đź’ˇ In this episode:
- The power of authenticity in marketing
- Building meaningful client relationships beyond the transaction
- The role of gratitude and connection in brand storytelling
- Lessons in leadership, collaboration, and staying grounded in purpose
đź‘‹ About Regency on the Lake: We specialize in luxury homes, waterfront properties, and second homes across North Carolina. Our mission is simple: build meaningful relationships and deliver exceptional results.
📍 Local Highlights: Davidson | Mooresville | West Jefferson | Boone | High Country | Lake Norman
📲 Ready to find your dream home? Visit us at onthelakenc.com to explore luxury listings and personalized real estate services.
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