Today we’d like to introduce you to Blake Moyer.
Hi Blake, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Professionally, I work for Flintco, one of the nation’s leading general contractors, where I’m fortunate to be part of an incredible team delivering meaningful projects throughout the Greater Memphis area. I actually started my career on the trade side of the construction industry in structural steel, learning the business from the ground up. Four years ago, I was given the opportunity to join Flintco, and it has been one of the best decisions of my career. The culture is second to none. Everyone shares the same commitment to safety, quality, and leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we work. It’s rewarding to drive around Memphis and point to projects knowing our team helped make them a reality.
Outside of my career, I stay busy with projects that allow me to give back to the city I love.
One of my favorite roles is serving on the Board of Directors for the Overton Park Shell. The Shell has been bringing people together through music for nearly 90 years, and its mission—building community through music and education while finding common ground through diverse audiences—is something I truly believe in. It’s one of Memphis’ greatest treasures, and I’m honored to serve alongside an outstanding group of volunteers and staff who work tirelessly to preserve and grow its impact. Whether I’m helping behind the scenes or simply enjoying a concert with family and friends, the Shell represents everything I love about our city.
I’m also the co founder of The Local Radar, an event discovery platform that began with a simple frustration: I was tired of checking five different calendars just to figure out what was happening around town. I wanted one place where people could easily discover everything from festivals and concerts to family events and community gatherings. Today, The Local Radar serves Memphis, Denver, Nashville, and Birmingham, with plans to continue expanding. My hope is that by making local events more visible, we encourage people to explore their own cities while also inspiring travel between the communities we cover. Every city has incredible things happening every day—they’re just not always easy to find.
Above all else, my greatest joy is spending time with my wife, our son, and our family. Whether we’re hiking, boating, traveling, attending concerts, or simply enjoying the outdoors, we try to make the most of every opportunity together. I firmly believe life should be an adventure. There is so much to experience if we’re willing to get out, explore, and connect with the people and places around us. That’s really been the common thread throughout everything I do—building things that bring people together and help strengthen our communities.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Of course not. I don’t think anyone’s journey is ever a smooth road, and mine certainly hasn’t been. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that growth comes from being willing to stay curious and keep learning. I still learn something new every day.
Professionally, transitioning from the trade side of construction into a general contracting role required a completely different perspective. I had to learn new processes, build relationships, and become comfortable making decisions with a much broader view of each project. Fortunately, I am surrounded by great mentors and teammates who invest in my growth.
Outside of work, The Local Radar has been a constant exercise in trial and error. Building a platform from scratch has meant teaching myself web development, SEO, automation, marketing, and countless other skills I never imagined I’d need. There have been plenty of setbacks, technical challenges, and moments where I questioned whether it was worth continuing. But every obstacle has made the platform stronger, and it’s rewarding to see more people discovering what’s happening in their communities because of it.
Probably my biggest struggle has been balancing everything. Between a full-time career, serving on the Overton Park Shell Board, sharing responsibility of running The Local Radar, and making sure my wife and son always come first, time is my most valuable resource. I’ve learned that you can’t do everything at once, but if you’re passionate about what you’re building and surround yourself with good people, you can accomplish a lot over time.
At the end of the day, I don’t think success is about having all the answers—it’s about being willing to keep learning, adapt when things don’t go as planned, and enjoy the process along the way. Always remember to keep God first and your paths will be straight.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At my core, I’m a builder.
Professionally, that means helping deliver complex construction projects that will serve Memphis for decades to come. As part of the Flintco team, I enjoy solving problems, collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, other teammates, and trade partners, and finding solutions that create value while maintaining quality and safety.
Outside of construction, I enjoy building community.
Serving on the Board of Directors for the Overton Park Shell has allowed me to help support one of Memphis’ most iconic institutions. Music has an incredible way of bringing people together regardless of background, and it’s rewarding to play a small part in preserving a place where those connections happen every week.
I also co founded The Local Radar because I wanted to solve a problem I experienced myself. There were so many incredible events happening in Memphis, but they were scattered across dozens of websites and social media pages. My goal was simple: make it easier for people to discover their city. Today, The Local Radar has expanded beyond Memphis into Denver, Nashville, and Birmingham, but the mission remains the same—to connect people with experiences that strengthen their communities and support local organizations, artists, and businesses.
If there’s one thing I’m most proud of, it’s that the work I do—whether through construction, community service, or technology—is always focused on making the places where we live a little better than I found them.
I don’t know that what sets me apart is any particular skill. I think it’s my genuine love for community. I enjoy connecting people, promoting local organizations, celebrating the good happening around us, and finding ways to make a positive impact. Whether it’s helping build a hospital, volunteering at the Shell, or encouraging someone to attend a local festival they never knew existed, it’s all part of the same mission: investing in the places and people that make our communities special.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I don’t consider myself a reckless risk-taker, but I do believe that growth almost always requires stepping outside your comfort zone.
One of the biggest professional risks I took was leaving the trade side of the construction industry to join Flintco. It meant taking everything I knew and applying it in a completely different environment with greater responsibility and a much broader perspective. It was challenging, but it has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve ever made.
Another risk was starting The Local Radar. There wasn’t a business plan, investors, or a roadmap. It simply started because I was frustrated that there wasn’t one place to discover everything happening in our city. I spent countless evenings and weekends teaching myself website development, automation, SEO, and digital marketing—all while working a full-time job. There were plenty of moments where it would have been easier to quit, but I believed the idea had value if I stayed committed.
I’ve learned that most worthwhile risks aren’t about making huge leaps—they’re about consistently saying “yes” to opportunities that help you grow. Join the board. Start the project. Apply for the job. Learn the new skill. Those small decisions compound over time.
Construction has also shaped the way I think about risk. Every day we identify risks, evaluate them, and develop plans to mitigate them before work begins. I’ve found that same mindset applies to life. You don’t ignore risk, but you also don’t let it keep you from moving forward. The goal isn’t to eliminate uncertainty—it’s to prepare well enough that you can move ahead with confidence.
Some of the best opportunities in my life have come from taking calculated risks. If you wait until everything feels perfectly safe or perfectly planned, you’ll probably miss out on experiences that could change your life for the better.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thelocalradar.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalradar/ or https://www.instagram.com/outatime901/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalradar/
