Eder Holguin from New York, New York

Eder Holguin from New York, New York

Please welcome Eder Holguin today! He is a Serial Digital Entrepreneur and Best Selling author. Can you tell us a little bit about what you do? I am a Serial Digital Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author (Dreaming of Hope Street and Street Smarts The Business of Life) and am currently CEO of Live Vote, a digital polling and sentiment platform that allows publishers to make their content interactive while allowing […]

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BLS Interview with Devin Thorpe, Part 2

BLS Interview with Devin Thorpe, Part 2

Derek continues his interview with Devin Thorpe about his travels and his advice for entrepreneurs. Read Part 1 here, about Devin’s work and motivation. Listen to the podcast here. Derek: So Devin you have lived on three continents; you visit over 30 countries on six continents. You are on the road a lot aren’t you? Devin: Yes. I have the great pleasure and opportunity and privilege to travel around […]

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Komen Ozark

Komen Ozark

Please welcome Lauren Marquette today – she is the Executive Director of Susan G. Komen – Ozark Affiliate. Can you share a little bit about your background – where you went to school, where you grew up? Born and raised in Van Buren, Arkansas I moved to Fayetteville for college and fell in love with the city.  An avid reader, I received my undergraduate in […]

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BLS Interview with Scott Beebe, Part 2

BLS Interview with Scott Beebe, Part 2

Derek continues his interview with Scott Beebe,  the producer and host of the Business On Purpose podcast and is actively involved in the business Mastermind program.This is part 2 of his interview.  Listen to the full podcast here. Derek: So I loved hearing about what you’re doing. Let’s talk a bit more about your journey that you’ve had. What are some of the most important things […]

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Erin E. Flynn

Erin E. Flynn

Please welcome Erin Flynn today, who works in web development. Can you share a little bit about what led you to designing websites? I started making websites in 1999 when my dad took me to a weekend FrontPage workshop. At 13, I fell in love with creating websites and making a home on the web. In college, I majored in communication, which was fun, and […]

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Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County

Please welcome Andrea and Jack of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County! Andrea is the Development Coordinator and Jack is the Executive Director. Can you share a little bit about yourselves before we get started on your professional roles? Andrea: I have worked with non-profits for over 7 years. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration and Event Management from […]

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Interview with Mish Slade from Mortified Cow

Interview with Mish Slade from Mortified Cow

In this episode, Derek Champagne (Founder & CEO of The Artist Evolution) interviews Mish Slade.   Mish Slade is the co-owner of Mortified Cow (www.mortifiedcow.com). In this interview she talks about digital nomadism, writing attention grabbing copy, and the key things to focus on when launching your new business. Listen to Podcast Mish is also the author of May I Have Your Attention Please? Your Guide to […]

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Inside Out Studio

Inside Out Studio

Today our business spotlight is on Jacob Paul Phaneuf, owner of Inside Out Studios in Farmington, Arkansas. Jacob, Thank you for taking the time to interview with us! Please tell us more about your personal journey that prepared you for launching your business I took piano lessons when I was about 6, and didn’t care for it much, and thought at the time that it […]

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Interview with Greg Fess, President of Pinnacle Media

Interview with Greg Fess, President of Pinnacle Media

TODAY’S GUEST:   Greg Fess, President of Pinnacle Media         BLS Host : Derek Champagne CEO of The Artist Evolution           Our guest today is Greg Fess, successful businessman and President of Pinnacle Media. Greg, my agency has had the privilege of working with you and your media company for the past several years and I have been impressed […]

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BLS interview with The Ravington, part 3

Derek continues his interview with Amber Gustafson the co-owner of The Ravington and former celebrity wedding planner from Los Angeles, California. Amber Talks about the History of Centerton and the Look of the Ravington Derek: Welcome back to the Business Leadership Series, our guest today is Amber Gustafson, co-owner of The Ravington and a celebrity wedding planner. Amber, let’s talk about The Ravington, the building itself. I see […]

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