Valerie Mano

Jeff sits down with Valerie Mano, owner of Fully Promoted Lake Norman in Cornelius, NC. 

Valerie shares her journey from France to the Caribbean to Lake Norman, and how she transitioned from a career in physical therapy to running a thriving promotional products and embroidery business. 

They discuss the services Fully Promoted offers—custom embroidery, branded apparel, promotional items—and how Valerie supports local businesses of all sizes, from startups to large companies. 

She also shares insights on small business ownership, the importance of sales and financial skills, and why she loves being part of the Lake Norman community.

Fully Promoted
19420 Jetton Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 987-9630

Special mentions:
Lake Norman Small Business Network
H2 Public House

About the Host:

Jeff Hamm is the creator and producer of The Best of LKN. He’s a local real estate agent and digital marketing professional.

Since 2020, Jeff has been sharing the stories of Lake Norman’s most inspiring small businesses and nonprofits.

When he isn’t working, you can usually find Jeff boating, playing pickleball, cycling local greenways, and taking walks with his dogs Sam and Maisy.

Jeff Hamm
NC Real Estate Broker
Lake Norman | High Country
www.LKNreal.com

Photo credit: LKN Images by Kathleen Martin