Crushin' It: OBKY

Sean Ralston: Fade In, Level Up

Some barbers cut hair. Sean Ralston built a movement.Owensboro’s barber scene was cruising on autopilot until Sean showed up and pushed the whole thing forward. Precision. Technique. Modern cuts. And a mindset that says you don’t need a big city to do big work. Sean’s a master barber and the founder of Klutch Barber Co., a two-shop operation stacked with nearly 20 barbers, the creator behind a massive YouTube channel, a global educator for BaBylissPRO, and the guy responsible for bringing hundreds of barbers to Owensboro for the annual Klutch Barber Expo.But none of this came easy. He walked into barber school looking for instruction, but it didn’t meet the expectations of what he was looking for. So, he taught himself. YouTube tutorials. Endless reps. Trial. Error. More reps. He built a modern style in a city where many people still wanted the “old faithful” cuts they had been getting for decades. Six months later? He was booked solid. And he knew — something was happening. In this episode, we get into: • The early grind How a quiet kid from a restaurant job ended up finding his lane with clippers — and why Owensboro was exactly the place he needed to build. • Building Klutch From one chair to two shops. From cutting all day to leading a growing team. The pressure. The responsibility. The culture he refuses to compromise. • YouTube and the global stage Four and a half years without missing a single week. 174,000+ subscribers. A Silver Play Button. Reaction videos from bigger creators. And how that discipline opened doors around the world. • Signing with BaBylissPRO How a kid who taught himself to cut hair became an international educator — traveling across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. • Bringing barbers to Owensboro Why Sean created the Klutch Barber Expo, how the first year exploded past expectations, and what’s coming next. • The real mission More than fades, more than clippers — he’s building pathways. Helping barbers believe they can level up without leaving home. Helping creators stay consistent. Helping people see what’s actually possible. Sean’s building something that didn’t exist here before. And he’s doing it with grit, consistency, creativity, and a chip on his shoulder that pushes everything forward. Owensboro is better because he didn’t leave. He’s crushing it and he’s just getting started.

Allyson Sanders: Build Her Crown

Welcome back to Crushin’ It: OBKY — where hosts Brandon and Drew sit down with the locals who make Owensboro a place that moves. This week’s guest is Allyson Sanders — entrepreneur, community advocate, trainer, podcaster, mom, wife, and all-around powerhouse. She’s the creative mind behind Party Space Place and Bayside at the Party Space Place, co-owner of Something Borrowed, co-host of The Broad Pod, and the founder of the empowerment initiative Build Her Crown. Allyson wears a dozen hats and somehow manages to make each one look effortless — but her story is more about heart than hustle. In this episode, we cover: * Kindness as a Superpower: Allyson shares her belief that kindness is the real “secret sauce” to life — the one thing that can change someone’s day, their mindset, or even their future. * The Art of the Start: How a dream of creating an affordable, family-friendly event space turned into Party Space Place — and how it survived launching in the middle of the COVID-19 shutdowns. * Building Bayside: The transformation of a former restaurant into one of Owensboro’s most versatile venues, complete with fairy lights that have literally survived tornadoes. * Something Borrowed: Partnering with Summer Aldridge to create a one-of-a-kind event experience that celebrates collaboration over competition. * The Broad Pod: How Allyson and Jackie “Blue” Smith built a platform to highlight local women doing incredible things, paired with an annual banquet that gives back to the community. * Build Her Crown: A mentorship program for middle school girls built on the pillars of Confidence, Respect, Originality, Well-roundedness, Niceness, and Neighborliness. * Paying It Forward: From helping a family celebrate a child’s final birthday to offering her venue to nonprofits, Allyson proves that kindness compounds. * Real Talk: Life as an entrepreneur with ADHD, balancing big ideas with even bigger heart, and redefining what it means to be “rich.” Follow Allyson’s Work:  Party Space Place [https://www.facebook.com/thepartyspaceplace]  Bayside at the Party Space Place [https://www.facebook.com/baysideobky]  The Broad Pod [https://www.facebook.com/thebroadpod]  Something Borrowed Events Owensboro [https://www.facebook.com/somethingborrowedevents] Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Allyson opens up about building businesses that serve others, the lessons learned from launching during a pandemic, and her mission to empower the next generation through Build Her Crown. She talks about turning kindness into a leadership strategy, repurposing spaces (and energy) to create something meaningful, and how her “expensive hobbies” have become community cornerstones. She may call herself “rich in love, not funds,” but make no mistake — Allyson Sanders is building wealth that lasts.

Made from Scratch: Ben Skiadas on Breaking Bread and Building Community

On this episode of the Crushin' It Podcast, we host Owensboro’s culinary visionary Ben Skiadas, owner of Famous Bistro, Lure Seafood and Grill, and Lure Smoke Shack. Ben shares how he grew up in the family restaurant business and fearlessly took risks to bring high-end seafood to a landlocked city, leveraging specialized air freight logistics through Louisville. He details his mission to prove that Owensboro is a hotbed of cuisine and culture and explains why he offers "unheard of" employee benefits, like insurance and paid vacation, to foster loyalty. Finally, Ben discusses his deep community involvement, including the moving Hope for the Homeless initiative at Christmas.

Jason Koger: Faith, Fire, and Bionic Hands

In this powerful kickoff episode of Crushin’ It, Brandon and Drew sit down with Jason Koger — a man whose story redefines resilience. After a life-altering accident in 2008 cost him both arms, Jason became the world’s first double amputee fitted with bionic hands. What could have ended his story instead became the beginning of something extraordinary. Jason shares how faith, family, and sheer determination transformed his tragedy into a mission to inspire others. From navigating the early days of recovery to becoming an international advocate, author, actor, and motivational speaker, Jason’s story proves that strength doesn’t come from what you have — it comes from what you decide to do with it. What You’ll Hear * The accident that changed everything — and how Jason fought his way back. * How faith carried him through moments of doubt and pain. * The reality of living with bionic hands (and how technology changed his life). * What it means to turn pain into purpose. * The mindset that keeps him moving forward every single day. Memorable Quotes “Success isn’t about what you have — it’s about the difference you can make.” “God didn’t take my hands to hurt me; He gave me a platform to help others.” “Every day I wake up and choose to live with purpose — because tomorrow isn’t promised.” Connect with Jason Koger 🌐 jasonkoger.com [https://jasonkoger.com/]📱 Instagram: @jkoger84 [https://www.instagram.com/jkoger84]📘 Facebook: facebook.com/jasonkogeroffical [https://www.facebook.com/jasonkogeroffical] Connect with Crushin’ It 🎧 Follow for new episodes every week featuring ordinary people doing extraordinary things.🌐 crushingitpod.com [https://www.crushingitpod.com/]📱 Instagram: @crushingit.pod [https://www.instagram.com/crushingit.pod/] 🔖 #CrushinIt #JasonKoger #Owensboro #Inspiration #Faith #Resilience