Meet Jake Gobeille & Brad Sakali. Jake is a co-owner and co-founder of Beach Cat while Brad is master of all things Marketing. In this episode, Jake talks about what Beach Cat's journey to opening a brewery in Birch Bay, WA amidst a pandemic shutdown looked like, the hockey stick of an experience their business went through that has led to a second location in Bellingham, his hopes he has for our local beer scene and why Beach Cat is dedicated to making craft brewing more accessible to our community. We also hear from Brad on the how Beach Cat authentically connects with customers via social media, the importance of accessible community events, and how knowing your regulars makes an impact on their decision to participate in your third space. It's an hour full of laughter, life lessons and candid conversation about how Beach Cat is curating community at their breweries.

Enjoy the episode!

Learn more about Beach Cat Brewing:

🌐 Website: https://www.beachcatbrewing.com/

🌐 Instagram (North Paw, Birch Bay): https://www.instagram.com/beachcatbrewing.bbay/?g=5

🌐 Instagram (South Paw, Bellingham): https://www.instagram.com/beachcatbrewing.bham/?g=5

🌐 Facebook (North Paw, Birch Bay): https://www.facebook.com/BeachCatBrewing.bbay

🌐 Facebook (South Paw, Bellingham): https://www.facebook.com/BeachCatBrewing.bham

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Building Bellingham is a community podcast produced by the Bellingham Real Estate Co.

Our Crew:

• Producer & Audio Editor | Taylor Beal
• Video Production | Cooper Hansley
• Host | Leo Cohen

Follow the show:

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building.bellingham/

🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/building.bellingham

🌐 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buildingbellingham

Meet Kolby LaBree. Tour Guide and Co-Owner of the Good Time Girls Bellinghistory Tours crew here in town. In this episode, Kolby talks about what it's like to lead a small team, how the tours come together, and the wide range of local history that the Good Time Girls cover. She talks about how truth in history is always-evolving and how much she loves the spooky cryptid tales alongside the real-life lore that exists in Bellingham. Plus, she tells with us what some of her favorite historic buildings in town are, as well as shares some of her own personal Bellinghistory.

Enjoy the episode!

Learn more about Good Time Girls & Kolby:

🌐 Bellinghistory With the Good Time Girls Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nJyNpDwfWumnBavP4YOVF?si=cc257417ea7b44e3

🌐 Website: https://bellinghistory.com/

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodtimegirlstours/

🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodtimegirlsbellingham/

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Building Bellingham is a community podcast produced by the Bellingham Real Estate Co.

Our Crew:

• Producer & Audio Editor | Taylor Beal
• Video Production | Cooper Hansley
• Host | Leo Cohen

Follow the show:

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building.bellingham/

🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/building.bellingham

🌐 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buildingbellingham

Meet Matt Shaver. Founder and President of Foundation Restoration. In this episode, Matt covers everything from his experience playing college basketball to his transition to Bellingham, his journey with Foundation Restoration and how experiences with previous professions gave him insight on why he runs his company differently. He talks about the importance of integrity, being of service to others, about the importance of investing in one's community and showing up no matter what. And, we get to hear a little bit more about how he dipped into the music scene with band management, and even hear a little bit of his Mongolian Throat Singing too!

Enjoy the episode!

Learn more about Foundation Restoration & Matt:

🌐 Website: https://www.foundationrestoration.com/

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unclemattshaver/

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Building Bellingham is a community podcast produced by the Bellingham Real Estate Co.

Our Crew:

• Producer & Audio Editor | Taylor Beal
• Video Production | Cooper Hansley
• Host | Leo Cohen

Follow the show:

🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building.bellingham/

🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/building.bellingham

🌐 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@buildingbellingham