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Walker Talks is the official podcast of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce, sharing the stories, conversations, and ideas shaping business and community life across Walker County, Georgia.Each episode features local business owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and changemakers discussing growth, leadership, workforce, tourism, agriculture, and the real challenges and opportunities facing our region. These are honest, thoughtful conversations focused on connection, collaboration, and long-term impact — not sales pitches.Whether you’re a business owner, community advocate, or someone invested in the future of Walker County, Walker Talks offers insight into what’s happening locally and why it matters.Listen in to better understand our community, learn from local experience, and stay connected to the people building Walker County every day.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchWalker Talks is the official podcast of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce, sharing the stories, conversations, and ideas shaping business and community life across Walker County, Georgia. Each episode features local business owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and changemakers discussing growth, leadership, workforce, tourism, agriculture, and the real challenges and opportunities facing our region.
Recent episodes include "Doing Business by Doing Community | Arriva on Walker Talks" (21 October 2026, 18 minutes), "Why Leadership Walker County? Graduates Share What You Gain From the Experience" (24 August 2026, 6 minutes), and "More Than Business: The Role of Local Business in Building a Strong Community" (10 August 2026, 32 minutes).
Walker Talks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 14 episodes.
Booking probability for Walker Talks is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Walker Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Walker Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
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Walker Talks is a business podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Episode #14
What does it really mean for a business to be local? On this episode of Walker Talks, we sit down with Rebecca Kraker, Marketing Manager for Arriva, to talk about the company’s deep roots, its growth in Walker County...
Episode #13
What do you really gain from Leadership Walker County? We asked the people who just experienced it. In this special episode, graduates of Leadership Walker County share their firsthand perspectives on the connections...
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What makes a local business truly part of its community? For Dr. Aaron Ford of Ford Chiropractic in LaFayette, Georgia, the answer comes down to something he's learned over nearly three decades in business: business is...
Episode #11
In this episode of Walker Talks, Lacy Smith and guest host Pastor Ashley New sit down with Matt Harris of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority to talk about the future of Walker County and Northwest...
Episode #10
Why does tourism matter to Walker County business? In this episode of Walker Talks, hosts Lacey Smith and Ashley Mew welcome Jamie Rennick of Rock City for a conversation about tourism, local business, and economic...
Episode #9
May is all about tourism on Walker Talks, and this episode takes us into the outdoor recreation story growing across Walker County, Georgia. Hosts Lacey Smith and Ashley Mew are joined by Alison Missler, Logan Edgeman...
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What does real success look like in business? In this episode of Walker Talks, Lacey Smith and Ashley Mew sit down with Robert Wardlaw, owner of the well-loved Lucky Eye-Q restaurant, to talk about entrepreneurship from...
Episode #7
Entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but in Walker County, it’s possible. In this episode of Walker Talks, we sit down with Kyle Barksdale of KB Pressure Washing to hear how he built a business from the ground up—starting as a...
Episode #6
In this episode of Walker Talks, we sit down with Eric Pullen, Economic Development and Events Director for the City of Chickamauga, to talk about what leadership and service really look like at the local level. At...
Episode #5
What does it actually look like to grow a business in Walker County? In Episode 5 of Walker Talks, we sit down with Brittany and John from First Financial Bank to unpack the real side of business growth—beyond the...
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This week on Walker Talks, we highlight a big week for economic leadership and growth in Walker County. Hosts Lacey Smith and Pastor Ashley Mew begin by recapping the Walker County Chamber’s Annual Luncheon, where...
Episode #3
In this episode of Walker Talks, host Lacey Smith welcomes Wendy Ingram, LaFayette Downtown Development Director and Main Street Manager, for a conversation about how collaboration drives economic strength in Walker...
Episode #2
In this episode of Walker Talks, the Walker County Chamber of Commerce explores why relationships remain at the heart of local business growth. Hosts Lacey Smith and Ashley Mew are joined by Courtney McIlvane with...
Episode #1
Welcome to the very first episode of Walker Talks, a new podcast created to connect the Walker County Chamber of Commerce with the people, businesses, and organizations that make our community thrive. In this inaugural...
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future Governor candidate, Democratic nominee for governor in Nevada
Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration, University of Tennessee Department of Economics
President/CEO of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
CEO and longtime voyager of the Gene Keys, Gene Keys
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