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Trust Is Built Long Before Someone Becomes a Customer – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
Many small business owners believe trust begins when someone fills out a contact form, walks into their storefront, sends a direct message, or schedules a consultation. In reality, trust often starts long before that. Today's customers have more information at their...
Meet Dora Jenkins: Connecting Savannah Through Style, Storytelling, and Community
Dora Jenkins is someone who genuinely enjoys being in the mix of what is happening around Savannah. She loves discovering local businesses, attending cultural events, meeting new people, and finding experiences that reflect the personality of the city. Whether she is...
Summer Splash: School Supplies, Tall Ships, and Rock Legends Light Up the Coastal Empire, with Renee LaSalle
Hey there, Coastal Empire! It’s your Live Like Locals Ambassador Dora Jenkins, and do I have an incredible lineup for you this week! From July 14th through July 20th, our beloved region is buzzing with amazing experiences that celebrate community, creativity, and those perfect summer vibes we all crave. Whether you’re looking to connect with your inner wellness warrior, create magical moments with the kiddos, or simply soak up a gorgeous Georgia sunset with friends, this week has something special waiting for you. Let’s dive into my top five picks that’ll have you living like a true local!
Busy Doesn’t Always Mean You’re Growing – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
Ask almost any small business owner how things are going, and you'll often hear the same response: busy. Busy has become a badge of honor in the small business world. Full calendars, endless to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, back-to-back meetings, and constantly...
Port Wentworth Today, July 2026: Anchor Park Update, the VyStar Pavilion’s First Event and Habitat for Humanity
Port Wentworth news for July 2026: VyStar Pavilion progress and its first event, July recreation, the community garden and Habitat for Humanity downtown, with hosts Lorallye Robertson and Dora Jenkins.
Member Spotlight: Vet 2 Logistics Keeps America’s Freight Moving
Welcome to Live Like Locals, Vet 2 Logistics. Every product on a shelf, every piece of equipment on a job site, and every load that keeps a business running got there because someone moved it. Behind that quiet work stands people you rarely see, coordinating trucks,...
The Little Things Customers Notice That Business Owners Often Miss – Small Business Tips From KP3.com
When business owners think about why customers choose one business over another, they often focus on the big things. Pricing, services, products, marketing, and years of experience tend to get the most attention. While those things certainly matter, many customer...
Sunsets, Stories & Summer Vibes: Your Coastal Empire Week Ahead with Dora Jenkins
Hey there, Coastal Empire! It’s your Live Like Locals Ambassador Dora Jenkins, and do I have an incredible lineup for you this week! From July 14th through July 20th, our beloved region is buzzing with amazing experiences that celebrate community, creativity, and those perfect summer vibes we all crave. Whether you’re looking to connect with your inner wellness warrior, create magical moments with the kiddos, or simply soak up a gorgeous Georgia sunset with friends, this week has something special waiting for you. Let’s dive into my top five picks that’ll have you living like a true local!
Summer Celebrations & Community Connections: Coastal Empire Event Countdown with Lorallye Robertson
Welcome to Live Like Locals Top Five Events with host Renee LaSalle — your guide to the best Coastal Empire happenings from June 30–July 5. This week features red, white, soulful, and community-centered moments: waterfront concerts and fireworks, patriotic runs, local markets with adoptable pups, and a heartfelt second line to honor a beloved neighbor. Get ready to plan your week and live like a local!
Grab your crew, charge your phone, and let’s dive into this week’s Top Five!
Where’s the Money? Issue #7 – Part 2: Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA: Understanding Your Retirement Savings Options
It’s HOT! We hope you are enjoying summer and the 250th celebration of America. Last week, we discussed what an IRA is and the core differences between the Traditional IRA and the Roth IRA. This week, we will take a closer look in our multiple-part series to discuss...
Member Spotlight: Staging-By Design Turns Savannah Houses Into Homes That Sell
Welcome to Live Like Locals, Staging-By Design. When a house in Savannah lingers on the market, it is rarely the bones that are the problem. It is the story the space tells when a buyer walks through the door. Deborah Brown-Pullin built her business on a simple...
Stars, Stripes & Second Lines: Coastal Empire Celebration Countdown with Renee LaSalle
Welcome to Live Like Locals Top Five Events with host Renee LaSalle — your guide to the best Coastal Empire happenings from June 30–July 5. This week features red, white, soulful, and community-centered moments: waterfront concerts and fireworks, patriotic runs, local markets with adoptable pups, and a heartfelt second line to honor a beloved neighbor. Get ready to plan your week and live like a local!
Grab your crew, charge your phone, and let’s dive into this week’s Top Five!
Where’s the Money? Issue #6 – Part 1: Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA: Understanding Your Retirement Savings Options
Hey, hey, hey! How are you doing? Summer is in full swing, and the temperatures are ramping up! Stay cool by the pool. Last week, we discussed the differences between taxable, tax-deferred, and pre-tax and tax-deferred savings. This week, we will start a multiple-part...
Sounds, Splashes, and Sky-High Spectacles: Your Ultimate Coastal Empire Weekend Adventure!
Welcome back to Live Like Locals Top Five Events with your host Renee LaSalle! Get ready to mark your calendars because June 23rd through June 29th is absolutely PACKED with incredible events across our beautiful Coastal Empire. From heartwarming celebrations honoring our veterans to paw-some pet parties and sky-dancing drones, this week has something special for everyone in the family. Let’s dive into the top five must-see events that’ll make your weekend absolutely unforgettable!
Space, Steel & Smokin’ Hot Freedom: Live Like Locals Top Five Events Video with Renee LaSalle
From June 16th through June 22nd, the Coastal Empire is buzzing with family fun, hoops hype, and powerful Juneteenth celebrations. I’m Renee LaSalle, your host for the Live Like Locals Top Five Events video, and this week we’re counting down the best ways to celebrate dads, honor freedom, and make unforgettable memories all across Savannah, Port Wentworth, Guyton, and beyond.
Grab your crew, charge your phone, and let’s dive into this week’s Top Five!
The Power of Community Engagement: Why Clearwave Fiber Is Joining Live Like Locals
There is a difference between being known and being trusted. A business can buy attention. Ads can put a name in front of thousands of people in a single afternoon. But trust is something else entirely. Trust is built when a company shows up, again and again, in the...