Getting to Know Hendo
Getting to Know Hendo
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Our podcast shines a spotlight on small businesses, events, and opportunities in Hendersonville County, NC. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly residents, this area is full of warmth and charm. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this podcast is your guide to discovering local businesses and leaders who make the area so special. Each episode features interviews with passionate business owners, event organizers, and community leaders who are making a real impact. We explore their challenges, triumphs, and the lessons they've learned, offering inspiration and practical advice for entrepreneurs and community members alike. Tune in to uncover hidden gems, learn about upcoming events, and connect with the vibrant culture of Hendersonville and beyond. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and the genuinely kind people who make these communities thrive!
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Highlights local businesses, cultural events, and community stories with episodes showcasing entrepreneurial journeys, event highlights, and profiles of impactful community members, such as discussing Bryan Byrd's approach to film and community engagement with Flat Rock Cinema.
Our podcast shines a spotlight on small businesses, events, and opportunities in Hendersonville County, NC. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly residents, this area is full of warmth and charm. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this podcast is your guide to discovering local businesses and leaders who make the area so special. Each episode features interviews with passionate business owners, event organizers, and community leaders who are making a real impact. We explore their challenges, triumphs, and the lessons they’ve learned, offering inspiration and practical advice for entrepreneurs and community members alike. Tune in to uncover hidden gems, learn about upcoming events, and connect with the vibrant culture of Hendersonville and beyond. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and the genuinely kind people who make these communities thrive!
🎙️ Guest: Samantha Spain, Marketing Director at Kenmure Country Club
In this episode of Getting to Know Hendo, we sit down with Samantha Spain, Marketing Director at Kenmure Country Club, to pull back the gates—literally and figuratively—on one of Western North Carolina’s most talked-about communities.
A Western North Carolina native, Spain began her career in the golf and country club industry in 2022 at Kenmure, where she quickly discovered a passion for creating access, connection, and community in a space she once believed was out of reach. Now, she’s on a mission to give locals the “password” into a lifestyle and venue that’s far more open and welcoming than many realize.
During the conversation, Spain shares how Kenmure Country Club is more than a private club—it’s a full-service community destination offering:
- Event rentals for meetings, birthdays, fundraisers, and weddings
- Real estate opportunities
- Multiple categories of membership
- Public access during major holidays such as Easter, Mother’s Day, and Thanksgiving
- Free Learn With beginner series in Golf and Pickleball, taught by their professional staff
We also dive into broader industry trends, including the challenge many mountain communities face with short-term residency and aging demographics—and how Kenmure is working to attract a more diverse, long-term, and younger professional membership.
Spain highlights one of Kenmure’s most exciting recent additions: the Toptracer Range, introduced in summer 2024. Using the same technology as Topgolf, this interactive system offers real-time shot tracking, games, and performance data for golfers of all skill levels. The bays are available to rent for parties, events, and outings—and have quickly become a favorite among young professionals and families alike.
On a more personal note, Spain shares a surprising fact about herself: she holds a specialized degree in Japonic Languages, studying Japanese language and culture at Western Carolina University—and can still speak a little Japanese (even if it doesn’t come up often in WNC).
Her favorite professional advice comes straight from Kenmure’s General Manager:
“If you have an idea, try it. If it fails, adjust.”
That mindset has empowered her to embrace creativity, respect failure, and grow professionally without fear.
🔗 Learn more about Kenmure Country Club:
Website: www.kenmure.com
Instagram: @kenmure_wnc
Facebook: Kenmure Country Club
🎶🌵 This episode of Getting to Know Hendo opens and closes with music from Cactus Kate and the Pricks, a bold, unapologetic band known for their raw sound and fearless creative energy.
Their music sets the tone for the episode—gritty, authentic, and impossible to ignore—making them the perfect fit for the intro and outro. Cactus Kate and the Pricks represent the kind of independent artistry that thrives on honesty and edge. Whether you’re already a fan or hearing them for the first time, their tracks leave a lasting impression and elevate the entire listening experience.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cactus-Kate-and-the-Pricks/61558086909491/
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