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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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. …

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 …

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…

We headed to downtown Rogers to visit with Andrea Allen, co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab and 2020 Barista World Champion to hear how her and her husband built an industry-altering, local coffee company. We also dissect each of Onyx's locations around Northwest Arkansas, dive into Andrea's early mistakes as a business owner, and ask her how she's been…

We sat down with the visionary founder of Collier & Associates Stuart Collier, to hear how he built the largest independently owned brokerage in the state of Arkansas by investing in his 'most important asset'. We also discuss why Stuart puts a heightened focus on 'actions over outcomes' and where he believes the Northwest Arkansas RE landscape is …

We headed over to Wright's BBQ in Johnson to sit down with owner and local legend, Jordan Wright, to discuss the origins of the restaurant, how they've grown so rapidly since 2016, and why people keep coming back. We also dive into Jordan's definition of success and why the everyday customer is his most important trophy. NWA Founders is a voice for…

We welcome onto the show a born and raised Northwest Arkansan, Blake Hanby, to discuss City Title, the area's leading title and closing company. We dive into the early days of the business, Blake's decision to add a Benton County office, and finally what motivates him and his team to provide such great service to the people of Northwest Arkansas. N…

We're joined by 1 / 3 of the brain behind some of Fayetteville's best restaurants, Lewis Chase. Him and his friends (aka the Dudes of Folly) have revolutionized the food scene in Northwest Arkansas by opening concepts like Feed and Folly, City Park, and The Guisinger. On this episode, we discuss the origin of each of those concepts, the economics b…

We're kicking off the first episode of our podcast with the Founder & CEO of Harvest Group, Ross Cully. Harvest Group is an integrated commerce agency that provides full-service commerce solutions for CPG brands of all life stages and is located in Rogers, Arkansas. On this episode we dive into Ross's career before starting Harvest Group, the mista…