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In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Spivey, a local entrepreneur and owner of Small Town Life and Small Town Graphics. Shaun shares his journey of leaving a steady career at the Montgomery County Road Department to pursue his passion for graphic design, small town living, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

Discover how he built his own business from the ground up, the challenges he faced, and the rewards of taking the riska and going from employee to business owner. Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own business or seeking a better understanding of entrepreneurship, this candid conversation is filled with wisdom and awareness of the highs and lows of business ownership.<\/p>\n

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Connect with Shaun and Small Town Life:<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/thesmalltownlife.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_the_small_town_life?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheSmallTownLife<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thesmalltownlife?_t=8W7KHJ9WYTj&_r=1<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shaun’s Podcast (The Small Town Life – Conversations from the Porch): Apple Podcasts<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, Amazon Podcasts<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact: shaun@thesmalltownlife.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In this episode, we sit down with Shaun Spivey, a local entrepreneur and owner of Small Town Life and Small Town Graphics. Shaun shares his journey of leaving a steady career at the Montgomery County Road Department to pursue his passion for graphic design, small town living, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

Discover how he built his own…<\/p>\n

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