Episode 8: Allan Branch
“Every community that gets revitalized has to be revitalized from within.” In this episode, Steve sits down with Bay County Entrepreneur, Allan Branch. He loves Bay County and has a passion to protect & preserve the stories of how our community was built. Learn more about his deep family legacy of entrepreneurship, the “history” behind History Class, and his future vision for the Downtown area as a place where everyone feels welcome. Allan even shares a few tips on leadership and qualities that entrepreneurs must demonstrate in times of adversity & uncertainty.
Podcast Timeline
0:45 Family & Background
3:20Tally Ho & Jimmy’s Car Wash
6:50Education/Football
7:10Moving back to PC
9:15 Why invest in Downtown?
11:15Building of their home
15:15 Leading through adversity
23:11Sapp House
24:05History Class
35:50 The Grace District
39:40DeSantis Press Conference
43:20Progress in Bay County since the storm
45:03City Manager, Mark McQueen
46:42Weirdo Taco Truck
49:48Joe Moody Park
51:20Future vision for Downtown
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