In this episode of Roots and Roofs, host McKenzie Shelton sits down with her friend Kim, owner of The Acres, a beloved wedding and event venue in southwest Iowa. From navigating zoning issues and major renovations to building a thriving business rooted in community, Kim opens up about the real behind-the-scenes of owning a small-town venue. They talk business, motherhood, boundary-setting, and how to stay grounded (and hilarious) even when life gets wild.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Kim went from Colorado transplant to small-town venue owner
• The surprising origin of The Acres (and how she found the property)
• The process—and obstacles—of getting the venue legally operational
• What sets The Acres apart from other event spaces in the area
• How BYOB weddings can be done right (and save couples thousands)
• Why boundaries matter when running a business and managing guests
• What it takes to get repeat, loyal customers in the event industry
• How Kim juggles entrepreneurship with raising four kids
• The importance of not losing your joy or becoming bitter in business
• Honest talk about parenting, marriage, and learning to apologize

Connect with Mackenzie:

https://www.facebook.com/mackenzie.raburn/

https://www.instagram.com/mackenzieleeshelton

Find more great tips on her website:

www.mahoganyacres.com