Building Community Through Print: The Story of the Augusta Scout Guide

In this episode, I sat down with Ann Knox, the editor of the Augusta Scout Guide. We dove into her journey from Memphis to Augusta and how she became involved with this unique publication. Ann's story resonates with many of us who've found ourselves in a new city, looking to connect and make an impact.

The Scout Guide is more than just a beautifully produced book—it's a celebration of local businesses and a resource for newcomers and longtime residents. Ann shared how she approaches her role as editor, building relationships with business owners and working to showcase Augusta's best. We discussed the challenges of launching during the pandemic and how the guide has evolved.

As a fellow business owner, I was particularly interested in Ann's insights on balancing work and family life and her perspective on networking and community building. Her enthusiasm for Augusta and its growing potential is contagious.

Key TAKEAWAYS:

Here are five key takeaways from our chat:

The Scout Guide serves as both a resource for residents and a platform for local businesses to shine.
Building relationships is critical to Ann's approach as an editor, allowing her to represent each business better.
The guide adapted during the pandemic, focusing on supporting local businesses through challenging times.
Ann emphasizes the importance of playing to your strengths when starting a new venture.
Balancing work and family life is an ongoing process, with no perfect solution but constant effort.