https://nwafounders.com/city/bentonville/ NWA Founders conversations with founders from Bentonville, each as a page on nwafounders.com with its key takeaways, transcript and chapters. This feed carries the pages, not the audio. en-us Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://nwafounders.com/episodes/carl-garrett-table-mesa-restaurant-group/ https://nwafounders.com/episodes/carl-garrett-table-mesa-restaurant-group/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT <p>There are no shortcuts in hospitality, Carl built his brand by sweating every detail and showing up when it mattered most</p><p>Get back to the basics, Many people open restaurants, but few last. Carl reminds us that staying power is built on character, consistency, and care.</p><p>Service is the true bottom line, Every one of Carl’s restaurants exists to serve people</p> https://nwafounders.com/episodes/bethany-taylor-gratsy/ https://nwafounders.com/episodes/bethany-taylor-gratsy/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT <p>You don’t need a safety net to start, Bethany built Gratsy from nothing not because she had all the answers, but because she trusted the problem and stayed committed.</p><p>Delight is a business model, Gratsy’s success shows that when you prioritize real human experience, everything else: clients, growth, and momentum follows.</p><p>Purpose keeps you grounded, Through every pivot and challenge, Bethany returned to her “why”: to serve people with intention and gratitude, not just scale.</p> https://nwafounders.com/episodes/tanner-green-ox/ https://nwafounders.com/episodes/tanner-green-ox/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT <p>AI is a tool to enhance human performance, not replace it, Ox’s solutions help workers increase productivity while maintaining job security and improving working conditions.</p><p>Raising capital is challenging, especially outside Silicon Valley - Ox successfully raised $16M+ despite limited venture funding in Arkansas, proving that investors will back strong ideas with real market traction.</p><p>Long-term partnerships matter more than quick wins, Unlike typical SaaS models, Ox prioritizes enterprise relationships, continuous improvement, and deep customer integration to maximize ROI.</p> https://nwafounders.com/episodes/sam-russell-the-buttered-biscuit/ https://nwafounders.com/episodes/sam-russell-the-buttered-biscuit/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT <p>Meet a real market need, Buttered Biscuit thrived because Sam and his wife listened to the community and built their business model around a clear demand for high-quality, made-from-scratch breakfast.</p><p>Brand culture drives consistency, The Buttered Biscuit Brand Card ensures employees understand and embody the company’s values, creating a strong and unified work environment.</p><p>Growth should be intentional, Rather than expanding too quickly, Sam and his team focused on building a scalable, high-quality model that supports future expansion without compromising execution or culture.</p>