Shop Local with Ideal Market

Host Leesa Boone welcomes Kim Simons from Ideal Market on the Shop Local Show, streaming on Facebook, and chats through national calendar days (Broadway Musicals, Coffee, Mocha, World Heart Day, silent movies) while highlighting the joy of giving back. Simons shares updates on Ideal Market’s broad reach across many Kentucky towns, including Princeton, and promotes the last Tuesday in September as Free Café Tango Day (pick up a cup at the service desk at any Ideal Market) plus a new caramel macchiato Café Tango flavor at the Center Street store. The conversation shifts to challenges of running a locally owned business for over 50 years, emphasizing leadership, trusting teams, hiring with integrity, and taking calculated risks with new products and food service. Simons notes pride in clean bathrooms, attention to details, and upgraded LED canopy lighting for safety. Boone previews upcoming show guests and sponsors.