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March 15, 2024

The Daily Grind, UnWINEd, and More!

The Daily Grind, UnWINEd, and More!
The Daily Grind, UnWINEd, and More!
Topsail Insider
The Daily Grind, UnWINEd, and More!

Guest: Jeremy Shugarts, Co-Owner with his wife and children of several business in Surf City and Hampstead: The Daily Grind, Thread FX, Shoreline Party Rentals, and Shugarts Family Properties. UnWINEd is now permanently closed but be sure to check out their new dining venture on Topsail Island, Coconut Cove.

As a former Surf City Mayor Pro Tem, Jeremy also talks about the balance between serving up great coffee and wine while serving the constituents of Surf City.

The Daily Grind Address: 114 N. Topsail Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
The Daily Grind Website, Facebook, and Instagram

Thread FX Website, Facebook, and Instagram

Shoreline Party Rentals on Facebook, and Instagram

Editor: Jim Mendes-Pouget | jimpouget@gmail.com

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00:00 - Topsail Insider Intro and Coming Up!

00:40 - Our Sponsors - Saltwater Suites and Surf City Line

02:40 - Intro to Jeremy Shugarts and his Five Businesses

05:38 - Public Service as Surf City’s Mayor Pro Tem

07:31 - Appealing to Multiple Demographics

09:02 - Balancing Demands of 5 Businesses, Public Service, 6 Children, 1 Grandchild, and a Wonderful Wife!

13:23 - Running Businesses in a Tourist-Driven Town

14:56 - Business and Personal History

22:49 - Daily Grind and UnWINEd

36:43 - Thread FX

40:53 - Shoreline Party Rentals

43:41 - Shugarts Family Properties

49:04 - It’s Not About the Chicken!

52:20 - Final Thoughts

53:15 - Thank You Listeners and Thank You Jeremy!

53:50 - Topsail Insider Closing

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