Best Randy Wilburn Podcasts (2024)

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Food Influencer Samantha Gregory Shares Her Passion for Exploring and Promoting the Culinary Scene in Northwest Arkansas 42:07

5d ago42:07

42:07

About the Show: "Everything I post has weight to it, whatever it is. And I think everyone can learn that as well." Samantha Gregory About the Guest: Samantha Gregory recognized primarily through her moniker Munchin with Mantha, is a food influencer based in Northwest Arkansas. She began her journey while attending the University of Arkansas and has…

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Crafting Second Chances: Brewing Faith and Business with Michael Peerson 48:37

9d ago48:37

48:37

About the Show: “The brand rendezvous junction, our mission of crafting beer that brings taste and buds together, our beer names all have to do with what happens or what can happen, and the circumstances around people coming together.” Michael Peerson About the Guest: Michael Peerson is the founder of Rendezvous Junction Brewing Company, a former W…

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Transforming Lives: Single Parent Scholarship Fund's 40-Year Journey in Northwest Arkansas 58:34

12d ago58:34

58:34

About the Show: "Our recipients aren't looking to get rich. They want to change their lives and provide more for their family." Tyler Clark About the Guest(s): Tyler Clark: Tyler is the President and CEO of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Tyler has dedicated his …

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Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights 49:00

16d ago49:00

49:00

Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights "Being progressive and open-minded in how you define the roles that you need is critical to successful recruiting." Jeremy Clarke About the Guest: Jeremy Clarke: Jeremy Clarke is the Director of Recruiting and Retention at Zweig Group. He boasts a rich background as a combat vete…

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Exploring Podcasting's Impact and Growth in Arkansas with Ti King 53:53

19d ago53:53

53:53

About the Show: "Even if you know there's somebody that already puts out very similar content to what you're wanting to put out, someone is going to pick you over them because they enjoy the cadence of your voice or the way that you present the material." Ti King About the Guest: Ti King is the founder of the Arkansas Podcasters Group, known as Our…

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Emma Willis Discusses Preserving Black History in Northwest Arkansas 56:22

26d ago56:22

56:22

About the Show: "All of these stories are intertwined and connected, and they bring up these very interesting stories about what was it like to be black in Northwest Arkansas." Emma Willis About the Guest: Emma Willis is the founder of Impact Period and a representative for NWA Black Heritage. She is passionate about preserving African American his…

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What Legal Concerns Small Businesses Should Keep In Mind 28:04

1M ago28:04

28:04

Entrepreneurs of all types deal with a myriad of concerns about legal issues, like risk mitigation, trademark law and intellectual property, to name a few. These topics are especially prominent in the competitive food and beverage industry because legal rules about label and marketing claims are strict. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, host Kim Br…

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Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons 49:24

1M ago49:24

49:24

Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons "What was the most important opportunity? And we heard two things. We heard learning management...and AI." Christopher Parsons About the Guest: Christopher Parsons is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, a firm based in San Francisco specializing in knowledge man…

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Juan Bahena discusses the success and vision of Tula, a Mexican restaurant in Fayetteville 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

About the Show: "My goal is for Tula to be a destination restaurant in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas." Juan Bahena About the Guest: Juan Bahena is the owner and visionary behind Tula, a destination Mexican restaurant located right on the square in Fayetteville, Arkansas. With roots originally from Chicago and family ties to Guerrero, Mexico, …

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Architect Daniel Parolek discusses the Important of Housing 49:27

1M ago49:27

49:27

About the Show: "It's going to take effort on everybody's part, not one person or one group is going to bring the solution to the table." Daniel Parolek About the Guest: Daniel Parolek is an innovative architect, urban designer, and author recognized for his work in sustainable urbanism and housing solutions. He is the co-founder of Opticos Design,…

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The Tidbit Hotline: How Do I Decide When to Add New Specialty Products? 42:12

1M ago42:12

42:12

The Tidbit Hotline is open once again! On today’s episode, hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are teaming up with guest Vance Reavie of Junction AI to continue the conversation from last week’s episode about how AI can help small businesses. Small business owner Jon Henry of Jon Henry General Store in Virginia, called in wondering how to best add…

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Charting New Paths: Dr. Jeff Flanigan's Educational and Inspirational Impact in NWA 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

About the Show: "God will always place what you need and who you need when you need them." - Jeff Flanigan About the Guest: Dr. Jeff Flanigan is the principal of George Junior High School in Springdale. With a history deeply rooted in Arkansas, Dr. Flanigan's journey from student-athlete to educator is marked by a series of steadfast commitments. B…

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The Adaptable Approach: Insights from a Seasoned Engineering President with Josh Fowler 44:05

2M ago44:05

44:05

Adapting to the Future: Josh Fowler on Leadership, AI, and Engineering Excellence in the Palmetto State "You really need to work on building your network and working your network because you never know what kind of doors are going to be open for you." Josh Fowler About the Show Josh Fowler, President of Davis & Floyd, a multi-disciplinary civil eng…

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NWA Transplant: CEO of Smart Eye Technology Discusses Relocating to Northwest Arkansas and the Importance of the Local Business Ecosystem 40:28

2M ago40:28

40:28

About the Show: "We want to build the kinds of communities where our kids will want to raise their kids." Dexter Caffey About the Guest: Dexter Caffey is the innovative CEO of Smart Eye Technology, where he leads the way in revolutionizing data protection through continuous facial recognition technology. Based in Northwest Arkansas, Dexter focuses …

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Bonus - Mea Culpa from Randy Wilburn on May 17th, 2024 2:26

2M ago2:26

2:26

We had a little glitch in the matrix yesterday evening and we dropped an episode that is actually not part of the Zweig Letter Podcast. We apologize for any confusion that this caused. First time in 8 years this has happened to us. The good thing is that the topic of the other podcast is totally germane to the Design Industry space so there is that…

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Crafting the Future: Bruce Katz on Urban Innovation and Northwest Arkansas's Potential 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

About the Show: "Cities are the vanguard of problem-solving in the modern world." Bruce Katz About the Guest: Bruce Katz, a renowned urban policy expert and the founding director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University, joins us to share his deep insights on the transformative power of cities. With a rich background that includes advisi…

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How AI Can Benefit Your Small Business 28:52

2M ago28:52

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Artificial Intelligence or AI has been hyper prominent in the news for the last few years because it is changing the way we work. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, we are diving into all things AI, including how small business owners can use it to their advantage. Host Kim Bryden speaks with Matt Scharpnick, Associate Director at BCG X, the tech bu…

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Keeping It Real: How NWA Transplants Authentically Share Their Journey 51:48

2M ago51:48

51:48

About the Show: "Northwest Arkansas is part of Arkansas. You're going to find a lot of different areas, and, no matter what you're into, you're going to find your people." Brittany Swiderski About the Guests: This podcast episode offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Brittany and Amin, a young couple who uprooted from New York to Northwest A…

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Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation "The dynamic shift since post-COVID has started an all-out war on talent. Smaller firms like ours... we're getting marginalized trying to acquire that talent and to hold on to it." Scott Erricson About the Show Scott Erricson is a principal and the founding owner of e2 Engin…

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St. James Food Pantry Director Discusses Serving the Community in Northwest Arkansas 54:23

2M ago54:23

54:23

About the Show: "Allowing people to work within their strength strengthens our whole operations of the food pantry." Monique Jones About the Guest: Monique Jones is a pastor and the Director of Outreach and Community Engagement at the St. James Food Pantry, part of the Squire Jahagan Outreach Center, a non-profit arm of St. James, the oldest Africa…

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The Tidbit Hotline: How to scale a small business when making an artisan product? 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

The Tidbit Hotline is back! Hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are answering entrepreneurs' questions about everyday challenges they are facing. On today’s episode, a Northwest Arkansas chocolatier is looking for advice about how to grow her small business — especially when scaling a labor-intensive product! To help answer her question, two scrat…

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NWA Transplant Series: James Hawkins Discusses Mental Health and the Importance of Seeking Support 57:04

3M ago57:04

57:04

About the Show: "There's a lot of culture here in Northwest Arkansas even then. So what I ran into in my job at that time, I worked with a lot of business leaders, the church community, but also I worked with what they identified themselves as the hillbilly community." James Hawkins About the Guest: James Hawkins is a seasoned therapist and the cli…

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Fayetteville High School Football Coach Casey Dick Reflects on Championship Season 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

About the Show: "When they walk through that door, there are no differences. That's what we want to drive home." Casey Dick About the Guest: Casey Dick is a prominent figure in high school sports, known for his illustrious career both on and off the field. With roots in Allen, Texas, Dick has a storied background as a former quarterback for the Uni…

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How Improv Helps Entrepreneurs Navigate Uncertainty 33:55

3M ago33:55

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To be successful in business, entrepreneurs need to be able to adapt to change, communicate clearly, build trust, and handle any unexpected challenges that come their way. On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim speaks with Mary Lemmer about how improv can help entrepreneurs navigate difficult situations, reduce stress and teach us important life lesson…

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NWA Transplant Series: Chef Michael Robertshaw Shares His Journey to Opening Pizzeria Ruby 43:22

3M ago43:22

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About the Show: "I just wanted something a little more out of it, something a little more spiritual. But I think food is just one of those things that you can touch people's lives with everything you do every day." Michael Robertshaw About the Guest: Chef Michael Robertshaw is a seasoned culinary expert with deep roots in the New England culinary t…

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Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry 33:05

3M ago33:05

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Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry “I’m very excited for the future of where the AEC industry is heading." Luke Carothers About the Show Luke Carothers is the Senior Content Manager for Zweig Group and also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine. Specializing in content rooted in t…

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NWA Transplant Series: Nick and Meredith Castin Share Their Journey from Southern California to Northwest Arkansas 49:28

3M ago49:28

49:28

About the Show: "If you're not growing, you're dying. Nothing's going to stay the same forever." Nick Castin About the Guests: Nick and Meredith Castin, a dynamic couple originally from San Diego, have made the picturesque Northwest Arkansas their new home. Meredith, with strong roots in Northeast Texas, aspired to be closer to family and sought ou…

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NWA Transplant Series: Introduction with Kyle Kellams 32:26

3M ago32:26

32:26

About the Show: "What percentage do you think are people who have moved here within the last ten years?" Kyle Kellams About the Guest: In this episode, host Randy Wilburn is joined by Kyle Kellams, the well-known voice behind KUAF 91.3 FM's "Ozarks at Large." Kyle's seasoned experience as a radio host and interviewer brings a unique perspective to …

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