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24. Building a Family-Owned Event Space in the Southwest Iowa Area
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In this episode of Roots and Roofs, host McKenzie Shelton sits down with her friend Kim, owner of The Acres, a beloved wedding and event venue in southwest Iowa. From navigating zoning issues and major renovations to building a thriving business rooted in community, Kim opens up about the real behind-the-scenes of owning a small-town venue. They talk business, motherhood, boundary-setting, and how to stay grounded (and hilarious) even when life gets wild.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Kim went from Colorado transplant to small-town venue owner
- The surprising origin of The Acres (and how she found the property)
- The process—and obstacles—of getting the venue legally operational
- What sets The Acres apart from other event spaces in the area
- How BYOB weddings can be done right (and save couples thousands)
- Why boundaries matter when running a business and managing guests
- What it takes to get repeat, loyal customers in the event industry
- How Kim juggles entrepreneurship with raising four kids
- The importance of not losing your joy or becoming bitter in business
- Honest talk about parenting, marriage, and learning to apologize
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