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 ownerThe surprising origin of The Acres (and how she found the property)The process—and obstacles—of getting the venue legally operationalWhat sets The Acres apart from other event spaces in the areaHow BYOB weddings can be done right (and save couples thousands)Why boundaries matter when running a business and managing guestsWhat it takes to get repeat, loyal customers in the event industryHow Kim juggles entrepreneurship with raising four kidsThe importance of not losing your joy or becoming bitter in businessHonest talk about parenting, marriage, and learning to apologizeConnect with Mackenzie:https://www.facebook.com/mackenzie.raburn/https://www.instagram.com/mackenzieleesheltonFind more great tips on her website:www.mahoganyacres.com

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