The Smith Lakers Podcast
The Smith Lakers Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Smith Lakers Podcast — where the water’s calm, but the conversations run deep.
Hosted from the shores of Smith Lake, Alabama, this podcast shines a light on the extraordinary people who call this place home. From nationally recognized entrepreneurs and creatives to humble community builders and local legends, each episode features raw, real, and inspiring conversations with those living life on purpose—right here in our backyard.
New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and join us lakeside.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes including community development, entrepreneurship, and personal narratives, with specific episodes like 'The Real Story Behind Rock the South's Success' showcasing local entrepreneurs and cultural events. Focus areas include the impact of small towns on larger narratives and the intersection of personal and professional journeys.

Welcome to the Smith Lakers Podcast — where the water’s calm, but the conversations run deep.
Hosted from the shores of Smith Lake, Alabama, this podcast shines a light on the extraordinary people who call this place home. From nationally recognized entrepreneurs and creatives to humble community builders and local legends, each episode features raw, real, and inspiring conversations with those living life on purpose—right here in our backyard.
New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and join us lakeside.
This week, Jason sits down with Payton Scott Downs — better known as The Dock Doctor — for an unexpectedly powerful conversation about dock safety, smart upgrades, and the life-changing leap that took him from rock bottom to building one of Smith Lake’s fastest-growing service companies.
You’ll learn:
— When to inspect a dock before (or after) buying a lake house
— The three BIG warning signs that mean trouble is coming
— Why your cables should never be too tight
— Electrical mistakes that can turn deadly
— Affordable upgrades that dramatically improve lake life
— How one small job sparked a whole new purpose
This is more than dock talk. It’s hustle, heart, and the power of saying yes to the unknown.

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