'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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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 high-stakes corporate events across t…
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#16 - JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, & Josh Teff (Fowlco Outfitters)
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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 in Oklahoma, to hear how they’ve buil…
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#15 - Brock Gearhart (Greenwood Gearhart)
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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 with deep ties to the community and a cl…
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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 as a side hustle out of a Fayetteville …
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#13 - Jon & Max Harrell (Generations Bank)
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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 transformed into a billion-dollar institutio…
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#12 - Marlon & Ati Blackwell (Marlon Blackwell Architects)
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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 nationally recognized name—all while st…
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#11 - Matt, Mitchell, & Matthew Mawby (Professional Business Systems)
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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 beginnings to becoming a go-to partner for hu…
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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 startup idea backed by research to an …
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#9 - Kym Hannah & Cindy Watson (Children's T.E.A.M.)
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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 comprehensive pediatric therapy organizations. …
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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 fund analyst to startup founder, the …
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#7 - Sam Russell (The Buttered Biscuit)
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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-made biscuits, Sam shares the journey…
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#6 - Andrea Allen (Onyx Coffee Lab)
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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 into one of the most influential spec…
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#5 - Stuart Collier (Collier & Associates)
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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 his journey, and how he's flipped the t…
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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 Arkansas’s most beloved food businesses. From…
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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 companies in Northwest Arkansas. Blak…
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#2 - Lewis Chase (Feed and Folly, City Park, The Guisinger)
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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 Fayetteville native with deep family roots …
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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 a fast-growing Rogers-based firm, Ros…
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