Business
During this episode of the Sam’s On Fire Podcast, host Sam Livingston, business coach and realtor, speaks with Kayleigh Keller Sammarco of Keller Meats. She tells us about her exciting project in Medina that started out as a dream, turned into a plan, and is soon becoming a reality. She will inspire you to tackle big projects with energy and enthusiasm. Episode Highlights: Kayleigh describes her upbringing in Medina County and provides the history of Keller Meats.Her father always had a passion for farming and wanted to be a full-time farmer.Doing honest work has built their company’s reputation for many years.Kayleigh and Sam discuss how many great companies in different industries started in garages.Kayleigh describes Keller Meats’ expansion.She loves connecting with other people.Becoming the face of the company was never really her intention but she's at the forefront of making more connections.They’ve created a recognizable brand without ever focusing on branding.When you take on anything, try to see what the end goal is.Many people get stuck in the details when they take on something big.Kayleigh has undertaken the huge project of building a new multi-purpose building in Medina.This project began with Kayleigh sitting in the parking lot and asking herself how the building could fill a need for the people of Medina.Sam admires Kayleigh’s mindset.Mindset gets all the work done.This building project originates with the idea of serving others and adding to their happiness.Kayleigh loves feeding off of high energy and bringing other people up.She prays for her energy and God takes care of her.She is fulfilled by helping others and doesn’t have to worry about herself too much.Sam describes Kayleigh’s project as the most exciting thing that has happened in Medina in the last decade.The 40,000 square foot project will include apartments, an exchange market, a restaurant, and a brewery. Kayleigh explains how her passion for food comes from knowing and understanding that you need to have control over your food systems.We learn more about the building’s history and Kayleigh’s vision.This project will meet the need for more housing while providing products people want and bringing back some of Medina’s agricultural history.Kayleigh is passionate about getting fresh food products to people so they can eat better and feel better.She shares the importance of having her family’s support.Kayleigh shares some surprises she ran into during the construction process.She would gladly take on a massive project like this again.3 Key Points: Connecting with people is the heartbeat of your business. You can turn your dreams into ideas and your ideas into plans. Think about how to serve people a little bit better and how to increase their happiness. Resources Mentioned:Sam Livingston website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedInKayleigh Keller Sammarco InstagramGive and Take (book)Keller Meats