Erin & Ben Napier

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  • Stars of HGTV's 'Home Town', 'Home Town Takeover', and More
  • Co-Owners of Laurel Mercantile Co. and the Faces of the Small Town Renaissance
  • Co-Authors of 'Make Something Good Today: A Memoir'
  • Erin is the New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Lantern House'

Entrepreneurs, designers, and beloved TV hosts Erin and Ben Napier are the face of America’s sweeping small town renaissance movement. Six days after meeting in college, Erin and Ben decided to get married and have been inseparable ever since, sharing their journey in Make Something Good Today: A Memoir. Erin is an artist, designer, and the New York Times bestselling author of the children’s book The Lantern House. Ben is a woodworker, author, and the founder of Scotsman Co. He served as president of Laurel’s Main Street America chapter dedicated to promoting the rebirth of their historic downtown district. They work side by side as the founders of Laurel Mercantile Co., designing American-made heirloom wares that transform a house into a home. Erin and Ben are leaders in their passion for small-town revitalization, inspiring individuals and organizations to commit their creativity, authenticity, and imagination to the places they call home.

Erin and Ben’s hit show Home Town was the highest-rated pilot in HGTV history, and the #1 show on the network in both its 4th and 5th seasons as well as one of the Top 5 shows on all of cable television. The hit show has inspired numerous series, from Home Town Kickstart Presented by PEOPLE, to Home Town Takeover – a record-setting spinoff event series – which takes Ben and Erin’s favorite phrase “make something good today” into the stratosphere while impacting the community for generations to come. In Home Town: Ben’s Workshop, master woodworker Ben shares his expertise in craftsmanship with a bevy of celebrity guests in one of the most-streamed original series on all networks. In sought-after events, Erin and Ben share their support for American craftsmanship, small business, and commitment to thriving local economies that demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity by working together.

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series
  • Mississippi College
  • Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
  • United Way of Northwest Georgia
Rave Reviews About Erin & Ben Napier
Erin and Ben did a wonderful job!They were very well prepared in their knowledge of our community and included that in their message. They were a joy to work with and all of the attendees loved hearing from them!

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Talks & Conversations with Erin & Ben Napier
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Author Talk: ‘Make Something Good Today’

As seen on HGTV, America’s college sweethearts ERIN & BEN NAPIER turn the focus onto their own relationship in their memoir, Make Something Good Today. In an inspirational exploration of today’s Americana spirit, the Napiers remind us all not to give up hope that great love stories are possible, ...

As seen on HGTV, America’s college sweethearts ERIN & BEN NAPIER turn the focus onto their own relationship in their memoir, Make Something Good Today. In an inspirational exploration of today’s Americana spirit, the Napiers remind us all not to give up hope that great love stories are possible, big things can bloom in small towns, and there is always magic in the ordinary if you know where to look for it.

Book buys and signing information available upon request.

Community Pride & Revitalization

Entrepreneurs, designers, and beloved TV hosts ERIN & BEN NAPIER are the face of America’s sweeping small town renaissance movement. Through their keynote speeches, the Napiers empower listeners to find purpose in preserving heritage and fostering community connections. ...

Entrepreneurs, designers, and beloved TV hosts ERIN & BEN NAPIER are the face of America’s sweeping small town renaissance movement. Through their keynote speeches, the Napiers empower listeners to find purpose in preserving heritage and fostering community connections.

Erin on Womanhood: Rare Diseases, Motherhood, & More

HGTV star ERIN NAPIER bravely opens up about her experiences with chronic illness, sharing her path to diagnosis, pregnancy experience, and emotional development along the way. This touchingly earnest conversation inspires audiences to embrace community, faith, family, and self as a support system a ...

HGTV star ERIN NAPIER bravely opens up about her experiences with chronic illness, sharing her path to diagnosis, pregnancy experience, and emotional development along the way. This touchingly earnest conversation inspires audiences to embrace community, faith, family, and self as a support system across life’s many twists and turns. Perfect for luncheons, fundraisers, and community gatherings, Napier inspires women to revel in the many facets of their identity.

Ben’s Workshop: Faith, Family, & Focus

Inspired by his popular HGTV series Home Town: Ben’s Workshop, master woodworker and entrepreneur ERIN & BEN NAPIER shares his faith journey as a Methodist minister, his journey with his wife Erin from college sweethearts to beloved TV personalities, and insights about values-driven business and ...

Inspired by his popular HGTV series Home Town: Ben’s Workshop, master woodworker and entrepreneur ERIN & BEN NAPIER shares his faith journey as a Methodist minister, his journey with his wife Erin from college sweethearts to beloved TV personalities, and insights about values-driven business and finding one’s purpose in this engaging moderated conversation.

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Erin & Ben Napier lean into their passions and values to create an empire

Stars of HGTV’s Home Town, ERIN & BEN NAPIER are making the most of their talents to build a thriving business and revitalize small-town America. Respectively and artist and a woodworker, these college sweethearts have worked side by side on each of their numerous successful ventures, including Scotsman Co.Lucky Luxe, and Laurel Mercantile Co.  

Every one of the Napiers' businesses are extensions of their passions and are collectively grounded by their commitment to supporting American manufacturing and ingenuity. The Napiers are open about their belief that supporting local economies is worth the increased price of products, and their customers agree.  

They have proven that it is still possible to make it in America with hard work, passion, and strong values. With a strong following from their hit TV show and powerful message, their inclusion at your next event is sure to drive up attendance and participation. Your guests will leave inspired and invigorated with the knowledge that they too can lead and execute a values-driven business in any field that they are passionate about.  

Event Success Story: Erin & Ben Napier bring passion to the Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series

Stars of HGTV’s Home Town, ERIN & BEN NAPIER were invited to speak at the Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series by the University of the Southwest. The couple spoke on their passion for small-town revitalization before hosting a book signing. David Reed, chief operating officer at the JF Maddox Foundation, said, “Ben and Erin are both dynamic individuals and their focus on community pride, revitalization, and economic development will be valuable for Lea County. We are grateful that they share the Foundation’s vision of using creativity, authenticity, and imagination to make progress for communities.”

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Biography

Ben Napier is a woodworker, author, and entrepreneur with a degree in history, founder of Scotsman Co. and co-owner of Laurel Mercantile Co. He is a past president of Laurel's Main Street America chapter dedicated to promoting the rebirth of their historic downtown district.

Erin Napier is a designer, author, and entrepreneur with a fine arts degree who started her career in corporate graphic design before founding her own international stationery company, Lucky Luxe, and is a founding co-owner of Laurel Mercantile Co. 

Six days after meeting in college, Erin and Ben decided they would marry and have been inseparable ever since, working side by side in every venture pursued. Their passion for small-town revitalization and American craftsmanship is evident in their store, Laurel Mercantile Co., where they design and manufacture heirloom wares and durable goods made exclusively in the United States. 

They live in Laurel, Mississippi with their infant daughter, Helen, where they restore homes on HGTV’s Home Town.