WILL HARDY

Entrepreneur, builder, and storyteller championing resilient businesses, marriages, and families.

As seen on Magnolia Network’s In With The Old.

Listen to the Enter Up Podcast

WILL HARDY

Entrepreneur, builder, and storyteller

championing resilient businesses,

marriages, and families.

Listen to the Enter Up Podcast

About

Will Hardy

Will Hardy is an entrepreneur, craftsman, and Kentucky native who knows what it means to build from the ground up.

From restoring old buildings to launching businesses like Bardstown Emporium, The Trail Hotel, and Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium, Will’s work is rooted in honoring heritage, creating connection, and doing things that last.

You might’ve seen him on Magnolia Network’s In With the Old, where his love for restoration met his respect for craft and place. But his story goes deeper than blueprints and business plans — it’s about building a life with meaning.

Also a film maker and producer of the upcoming “Hershey” film debuting in 2026, he shares his passion for projects that inspire others by bringing them hope.

Through Enter Up, Will shares what he’s learned about faith, family, and the hard work of becoming the person you’re called to be.

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Ventures

Will’s ventures reflect a deep respect for craftsmanship, heritage, and meaningful experiences. From a carefully curated mercantile to boutique hospitality and creative storytelling, each project is designed to honor Kentucky’s culture while inspiring connection and community.

Bardstown Emporium

A curated mercantile celebrating craft and community.

The Trail Hotel

Boutique stays rooted in Kentucky heritage.

Liam Ash Cocktail Emporium

Where tradition and taste meet — a crafted experience in the heart of Kentucky.

In with the Old

Restoration-centric home and building projects show.

Think Realty Magazine

Will Hardy and Brandon Thompson of Investor Network were prominently featured on the cover.

Film & Media

Stories that Inspire

Beyond hospitality and entrepreneurship, Will is deeply rooted in storytelling through film. As a producer, he’s passionate about creating meaningful projects that explore faith, redemption, and human connection.

Hershey

Hershey — A feature film exploring the life and legacy of Milton Hershey, starring Alexandra Daddario and Finn Wittrock. Will serves as one of the film’s producers.

The Man Behind the Mic

Will Hardy’s life has been anything but linear — actor, builder, husband, father, and founder. From film sets to renovation sites, he’s seen how success can look impressive from the outside yet leave a person searching within. Now based in Kentucky with his wife, Alicia, and their family, Will’s mission is simple: to have the conversations he wishes someone had with him along the way. Blending raw honesty with hard-earned wisdom, Enter Up is his invitation to men and women to pause, reflect, and rebuild — to trade performance for peace, and pressure for purpose.

In the Press

Will’s ventures and projects have been featured in leading publications including Forbes, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, highlighting his work at the intersection of craftsmanship, storytelling, and faith. Click the logos below to visit the articles.