'NWA Founders' is a voice for Founders, Owners, and Builders driving growth in Northwest Arkansas, and is hosted by Cameron Clark and Nick Beyer. To recommend a guest or ask questions, reach out at [email protected] and follow us on YouTube and LinkedIn for video content.
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#28 - Marshall Saviers (Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart In a region growing as fast as Northwest Arkansas, who helps guide the pace of progress? In this episode, we sit down with Marshall Saviers, CEO & President of Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners, one of the most influential commercial real estate firms in the region. With nearly two decades of experience, Mars…
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#27 - Burt Hanna (Hanna's Candle Company)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What happens when a broke college student trades potpourri for a secondhand stove and ends up running one of the most productive candle factories in the country? In this episode, we sit down with Burt Hanna, founder of Hanna’s Candle Company, to talk about building a business brick by brick in Northwest Arkansa…
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#26 - Charley Boyce (Paschal Air, Plumbing, & Electric)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to grow a local HVAC company into a multi-state home services powerhouse? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Charley Boyce, CEO of Paschal Air, Plumbing, & Electric, to talk about legacy, leadership, and how he’s scaled one of Northwest Arkansas’s most trusted brands while stayi…
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#25 - Carl Garrett (Table Mesa Restaurant Group)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to serve an entire area through good food and world-class experience? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Carl Garrett, founder of Table Mesa Restaurant Group, whose name has become synonymous with Bentonville’s food scene. From launching his first concept with a simple vision to…
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#24 - Troy Underwood (Underwoods Fine Jewelers)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What makes Underwoods different from every other retail jewelry shop? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Troy Underwood, Vice President of Underwoods Fine Jewelers, to explore the legacy, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial mindset behind one of Arkansas’ most respected jewelry businesses. From se…
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#23 - Joseph Reece (RMP Attorneys at Law)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to build a Law Firm where people actually love and care about each other? Most people think of law firms as cutthroat, high-pressure places but Joseph Reece has built something different. As co-founder of RMP Attorneys at Law, Joe shares how faith, integrity, and a “no jerk” culture have shape…
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#22 - Ward Davis & Jason Keathley (High Street Real Estate & Development)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart Building Walkable Communities in Northwest Arkansas with High Street Real Estate & Development In this episode, we sit down with Ward Davis and Jason Keathley, the partners behind High Street Real Estate & Development, to talk about how they’re reshaping Northwest Arkansas through walkable, mixed-use neighborho…
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#21 - Matt, Shelby, & Taylor Lewis (Lewis Automotive Group)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to run a multi-location car dealership while preserving a 75-year family legacy? In this episode, we sit down with Matt, Shelby, and Taylor Lewis, fourth-generation leaders of Lewis Automotive Group, to talk about what it’s really like to operate a large family business in one of the fastest-g…
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#20 - Clinton Bennett (Focus Commercial Real Estate)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it look like to lead one of Northwest Arkansas’s most trusted commercial real estate firms in the middle of a regional development boom? In this episode, we sit down with Clinton Bennett, co-founder of Focus Commercial Real Estate, to explore how he and his team are helping shape the future of Northwe…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What happens when you leave a stable corporate job with nothing but an idea you believe in? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Bethany Taylor, the powerhouse founder behind Gratsy: a curated sampling and brand experience company that delivers personalized gift boxes directly into consumers’ hands…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to build a multimillion-dollar screen printing business from the ground up? In this episode of NWA Founders, Ben Clark shares the remarkable story behind B-Unlimited, a screen printing and custom apparel company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ben’s journey started with dishwashing jobs and d…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to grow a one-man AV setup into a multi-million-dollar production company serving some of the biggest stages in America? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Cameron Magee, founder of avad3 Event Production, to explore how he went from running tech for church services to producing…
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#16 - JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, & Josh Teff (Fowlco Outfitters)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart How do you turn your passion for duck hunting into a nationally recognized brand rooted in culture, hospitality, and grit? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, and Josh Teff - the three founders of Fowlco Outfitters, a waterfowl-focused outfitting and lifestyle brand based…
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#15 - Brock Gearhart (Greenwood Gearhart)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it look like to run a financial firm built on trust, resilience, and generational vision? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Brock Gearhart, CEO of Greenwood Gearhart, to explore how he transformed a respected Fayetteville-based firm into a 1.7 billion dollar wealth management leader wi…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What do you get when a college student blends together a family recipe and a vision for something bigger than herself? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with KK Goodwin, founder and CEO of Mamaka Bowls, a cali-inspired smoothie bowl restaurant with a cult following across 9 US locations. What began a…
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#13 - Jon & Max Harrell (Generations Bank)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to sustain a family-owned bank for over 100 years—and still be positioned for explosive growth? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Jon and Max Harrell, the fifth and sixth generation leaders of Generations Bank, to hear the story of how a small-town bank in South Arkansas transf…
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#12 - Marlon & Ati Blackwell (Marlon Blackwell Architects)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What happens when design, grit, and place come together to form a global architectural voice rooted in Northwest Arkansas? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Marlon and Ati Blackwell, founders of the award-winning firm Marlon Blackwell Architects, to explore how they grew a boutique firm into a n…
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#11 - Matt, Mitchell, & Matthew Mawby (Professional Business Systems)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to run a family-owned company that’s thrived for over 35 years? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Matt, Mitchell, and Matthew Mawby of Professional Business Systems, to explore how a local family business built its success on systems, service, and integrity. From humble beginni…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What if you could run a warehouse remotely with AI-powered insights and real-time data? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Tanner Green, CEO and co-founder of Ox (Operator Experience), to explore how his company is transforming warehouse logistics through human-centered AI and automation. From a …
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#9 - Kym Hannah & Cindy Watson (Children's T.E.A.M.)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What happens when two passionate therapists come together to create a one-of-a-kind resource for children with developmental needs? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Kym Hannah and Cindy Watson, co-founders of Children’s T.E.A.M., to hear how they built one of Northwest Arkansas's most comprehen…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart How can farmland investment become more accessible, transparent, and scalable? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Carter Malloy, founder and CEO of AcreTrader and Acres.com, to discuss how his company has modernized farmland investing and land data management. Carter shares his journey from hedge…
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#7 - Sam Russell (The Buttered Biscuit)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to build a beloved breakfast brand from the ground up? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Sam Russell, co-founder of The Buttered Biscuit, to discuss how he and his wife transformed a dream into a thriving restaurant brand in Northwest Arkansas. From corporate America to scratch…
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#6 - Andrea Allen (Onyx Coffee Lab)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to turn a local café into an international coffee powerhouse without losing sight of values, people, or quality? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Andrea Allen, co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab, to hear how she and her husband Jon transformed a small Northwest Arkansas coffee shop…
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#5 - Stuart Collier (Collier & Associates)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to build the largest independent real estate brokerage in Arkansas? For Stuart Collier, the answer lies in resilience, redemption, and radical trust in people. On this episode of the NWA Founders Podcast, Stuart opens up about his personal battle with addiction, the pivotal turning points in h…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it take to turn a backyard smoker into one of the most recognizable restaurant brands in Arkansas? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Jordan Wright, founder of Wright’s Barbecue, to talk about the humble beginnings, explosive growth, and unwavering values behind one of Northwest Arkansa…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What happens when a Springdale native leaves a safe corporate role to bet on himself during a market crash? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Blake Hanby, founder and CEO of City Title & Closing, to hear how he turned a folding-table operation in his pool house into one of the most trusted title…
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#2 - Lewis Chase (Feed and Folly, City Park, The Guisinger)
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What happens when three longtime friends decide Fayetteville needs more than just another bar? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Lewis Chase, the visionary co-founder behind some of Northwest Arkansas’s most popular food and drink destinations: Feed & Folly, City Park, and The Guisinger. A Fayet…
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→ Learn more about Greenwood Gearhart What does it look like to build a business that scales without losing its soul? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Ross Cully, founder and CEO of Harvest Group, a 300-person commerce agency serving brands at major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon. From a kitchen table in Fayetteville to…
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