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Collin and Aron Smith have spent more than 25 years building a business, raising a family, and investing in the Florence community.

In this episode of ⁨@DoubleRFlo-Town⁩ they share the story behind Collin Smith Portrait Photography, how their real estate investments helped put their children through college, and why they chose to make an older home across from Timrod Park their own.

They also discuss the realities of preserving a historic home, their experience living in the Timrod Park neighborhood, and the potential they see in this often-overlooked part of Florence. From stronger owner involvement to ongoing park improvements and better connections with downtown, Collin and Erin believe Timrod Park’s best years may still be ahead.

Join us for a conversation about family, photography, real estate, and investing in the place you call home.

00:00 Meet Collin and Aron Smith
01:53 Photography, real estate, and funding college
05:56 Building a small business in Florence
10:19 Evolving from photography into real estate
12:17 Why they chose a home beside Timrod Park
14:10 What living in the neighborhood is really like
16:28 A vision for restoring Timrod and Maple Park
21:15 Walkability, families, and downtown living
25:34 Preserving Florence’s historic homes
31:42 Major improvements underway at Timrod Park
35:13 Connecting the park with downtown Florence
37:51 Putting their vision into action

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What does it take to build an organization that serves an entire community?

This week on Double R, we sit down with Carl Humphreys, CEO of Hope Health, to discuss healthcare, leadership, workforce challenges, and the incredible growth of Florence, South Carolina.

Carl shares:

The unlikely story that led him into healthcare leadership
How Hope Health grew from an HIV/AIDS nonprofit into one of South Carolina's largest community health organizations
Why caring matters more than simply doing the job
The importance of partnerships—not competition—in healthcare
The future of Florence and the Pee Dee

Whether you're interested in healthcare, business leadership, or the future of our community, this conversation offers valuable insights.

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00:00 Introduction
00:17 Working with McLeod & Healthcare Partnerships
02:08 Hiring People Who Truly Care
06:02 Carl's Career Journey Begins
08:22 TobyMac & An Unexpected Friendship
13:37 From HIV/AIDS Organization to Hope Health
17:16 Who Hope Health Serves
22:23 Why Everyone Needs a Family Doctor
27:07 The Growth of Florence
33:10 Transforming Downtown Florence
37:28 Hope Health Across South Carolina
39:20 Champion for Youth Award
42:17 Closing Thoughts

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Jeremy and Catherine, dream team power couple and owners of Buddy's Burgers and Martha's Ice Cream, join Double R to share the story behind one of Florence's favorite gathering places.

From food trucks and farmers markets in Colorado to opening two successful businesses at the Naturally Outdoors trailhead, they discuss entrepreneurship, taking risks, working together as a married couple, and why they believe Florence's best days are still ahead.

If you enjoy conversations about local business, community growth, and the people making Florence a better place, this episode is for you.

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