About this episode

The episode discusses the ownership transition at Sobie Meats and its significance to the local community.

A local butcher shop can feel like a utility until you realize it’s also a meeting place, a fundraiser engine, and a thread that holds a neighborhood together. That’s why the ownership transition at Sobie Meats in Walker, Michigan matters, and why we wanted to talk about it while it’s still fresh and real. Host Nicole DiDonato is joined by original owner Tim Sobie and new owner Amy Jones for an honest look at what changes, what stays, and what it takes to protect a community institution.&nbsp...

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