It's another week of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, Jeff Standridge, and Matthew Ward talk with Martial Trigeaud, serial entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer of Vascugenix Incorporated. Vascuegenix Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative products to improve patient safety during interventional cardiology procedures. In this episode, you will hear about Martial's journey from France, his illustrious cycling resume, and Vascugenix'...
Jul 13, 2020•33 min
This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, Matthew Ward, and Taylor Hasley have a zoom party with Michael Iseman, Media and Investor Education at AcreTrader, and Jon Cadieux, founder, and owner of NWA Workplaces. During this special episode, the crew takes a trip down memory lane with some of the original Startup Junkies. You will get to hear about the early days of the Startup Junkies Podcast, COVID-19 related matters, and predictions of the economy. Come join the party to celebrate 200 episodes of...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
It’s another week with the Startup Junkie Crew! On this episode, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Hannah Withers, owner of Maxine’s Tap Room and Leverett Lounge. Maxine’s Tap Room is a historical bar in Fayetteville that was voted one of the best bars in America by Esquire Magazine. Leverett Lounge is a Fayetteville favorite restaurant on Leverett Avenue that has a smooth balance of comfort and class. This week, you will get to hear about Hannah’s entrepreneurial background...
Jun 29, 2020•39 min•Ep. 199
Welcome back to another week of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward have an in-depth zoom talk with Bo Counts, serial entrepreneur and owner of Pinpoint. Pinpoint is Arkansas’ first and only pinball bar. With over 20 classic pinball cabinets, skee-ball, darts, and a full bar, Pinpoint offers a fun, relaxed experience for people of various ages (21+) and backgrounds. In this episode, you will get to hear about Bo’s interesting career adventure (2:3...
Jun 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 198
We are happy to see you again on another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward have an exciting chat with Sam Parr, founder and CEO of the world's largest newsletter: The Hustle. During this episode, you will get to hear about Sam's career progression in various entrepreneurial pursuits, the research arm of Hustle Con Media called Trends.co, and valuable insights into how to attract consumers. Tune in to this value-filled episode! Our Fav...
Jun 15, 2020•42 min•Ep. 197
Welcome to another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward have a focused conversation with Mike Preston, the Arkansas Secretary of Commerce and Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. In this episode you will get to hear about Mr. Preston's journey from Florida to Arkansas, Arkansas' commitment to small business initiatives, and the strategy to create more jobs in Arkansas. This is an episode you do not want to ...
Jun 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 196
In this Episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward have a virtual chat with Jordan Carmon, Co-Founder and CEO of Matchstick Studio. Matchstick Studio is a full-service creative studio that works directly with companies’ marketing departments to provide services, such as design, print, and copyrighting, that might not be offered internally in order to help these companies accomplish their goals. Learn about the motivations behind creating and growing Matc...
Jun 01, 2020•26 min•Ep. 195
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward zoom with Jordan Wright, founder and owner of Wright's BBQ. Wright's BBQ creates a life changing barbecue experience by combining quality smoked meats with their exceptional customer service. During this week's episode, we dive into how Wright's BBQ was created and some of the intricacies that go into making great tasting barbecue. Our Favorite Quote: Jordan - "People are the most important asset." Wrigh...
May 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 194
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley have a virtual chat with Blake Reeves and Chris McCroskey from IdeaLoop. At IdeaLoop, Blake is the Enterprise Software Sales Leader, and Chris is the Founder and Ideator. IdeaLoop is a customer software development company that helps some of the largest brands in the world to improve their efficiencies. In this episode, you will get to hear about IdeaLoop’s early use of virtual communication, how to get the right peopl...
May 18, 2020•26 min•Ep. 193
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley zoom with Glenn Crockett, leader of the 10x growth accelerator program and founder of Dave Creek Media. Dave Creek Media is a marketing company that helps companies grow through data-driven digital marketing. From Fortune 500 companies to local growth companies, Dave Creek Media is prepared to work with clients of various sizes and backgrounds to accelerate their growth. In this episode, you will get to hear about the ...
May 11, 2020•35 min
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward zoom with Jake Curreri, the founder of SmallWorld. SmallWorld is a global technology consulting firm that helps organizations make, adapt, and grow their digital capabilities. In this episode, you will get to hear about the unification of the human and digital experience, the consequences of COVID-19, and Jake’s appearance on The Tonight Show. During this time of COVID-19, Jake shares with the crew how c...
May 04, 2020•37 min•Ep. 191
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Matthew Ward sit down with Bryan Fittin and Loren Lewis to talk about Go Rogue X. Go Rogue X simplifies video marketing for small to medium-sized businesses. From high quality videos to strategic marketing help, they can help a business gain a competitive advantage in their environment. Inside this episode, you will get to hear about what Go Rogue X is about, the reality of work-life balance, and many more exciting topics. Website:...
Mar 23, 2020•19 min•Ep. 190
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Matthew Ward talk to Matt Woolley about his company Designstein. Designstein is a firm who enhances a brand’s presence online and in big box aisles. From initial concept to finished product, Designstein brings a company’s vision to life. Inside the episode, the crew talks to Matt about his past in banking, what led him to Designstein, and what his future goals are for the company. Our Favorite Quote: Jeff - "Peter Dr...
Mar 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 189
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley talk to Dusty Pruitt about his consulting firm Teaching Traction. In their discussions, you are going to hear about Dusty's background, 6 key components of an organization, and some funny stories along the way. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a must-hear episode! Our Favorite Quote: Dusty: "You either die a hero or you live to see yourself become the villain.” Connect with Dusty Pruitt and Teaching Traction...
Mar 02, 2020•35 min•Ep. 188
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine, Haley Allgood, and Caleb Talley sit down with Tracy Lee to talk about her company This Dot. During the show, the crew talks with Tracy about her beginnings in startups, lessons she has learned on the way, and her plans with This Dot. This is an episode you do not want to miss out on! Connect with Tracy and This Dot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyslee/ https://www.thisdot.co/
Feb 27, 2020•28 min•Ep. 187
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine, Haley Allgood, and Caleb Talley sit down with Will Trapp, founder of Gratavid, to talk about the journey he has had with his company. Gratavid helps organizations increase donor retention through personalized videos. Their clients are using Gratavid to share thank you videos, birthday videos, and videos that connect donors with the causes they are supporting. From trigger words to drink cider to cold calling advice, this is an episode...
Feb 17, 2020•34 min•Ep. 186
In this episode of the Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Haley Allgood sit down with various members of Endeavor Northwest Arkansas. Started 23 years ago, Endeavor has helped 1,800 entrepreneurs build more than 1,100 companies in 34 markets throughout North America, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. In this session the crew talks with the program about its entrance into NWA, the demand for software developers, and the importance of entrepreneurship. ...
Feb 10, 2020•30 min•Ep. 185
In this episode of the Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Haley Allgood sit down with the winners of the Congressional App Challenge, high school students Julian Sanker (Fayetteville) and Lucas Kellar (Springdale). The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide coding competition which aims to encourage students to pursue STEM education. During the episode, Haley and Jeff talk to the two standout students about their award winning website Crime Map, Python, and future plans. Our favorite ...
Feb 04, 2020•19 min•Ep. 184
In this week’s episode of Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Haley Allgood make a trip out to Oklahoma to sit down with Glenna Wallace along with her grandson, Skylar. Glenna Wallace is Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe and has been serving since 2006. Her role is similar to the owner of a startup in which her hands are all over the place for her people. Tune in to hear more about the adversity she faced and how she served as an inspirational leader for many. Learn more about Glenna and t...
Dec 23, 2019•36 min
In this week’s episode of Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Haley Allgood sit down with Heather Reynolds. Heather joined by her family, is the owner of Can Can Cleaners of North West Arkansas. Can Can Cleaners is an outdoor trash can cleaning service which offers various subscriptions such as monthly, quarterly, and one-time cleans. Can Can has been rapidly growing due to her unique model and her focal point is on expansion in NWA. Tune in to hear about the process as a whole, challenges ...
Dec 16, 2019•15 min
In this week’s episode of Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine is joined by Haley Allgood and Caleb Talley, in which they sit down with Scott Fitzgerald of Buddy Pegs. Buddy Pegs is an organization that reunites kids with their bicycles. The trend of where children devote their free time has shifted from being outside to playing games on tablets and other technology that has merged in the recent years. Buddy Pegs offers numerous classes, after-school bike clubs, and family bike clubs. Their pass...
Dec 09, 2019•26 min
In this week’s episode of Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Haley Allgood sit down with Rhett Davis. Rhett Davis serves as the Small Business Advocate for Region 6 in which he assists business owners overcome federal regulations that are potentially burdening their growth. The Small Business Administration is a Federal Agency which provides free consulting to small businesses along with accessible funding. Throughout this episode, Rhett dives into some experiences throughout his career an...
Nov 25, 2019•23 min
In this week’s episode of the Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Haley Allgood make a trip out to Haxton Road Studios in Bentonville, Arkansas to sit down with Judy Robinette. Judy is a startup funding expert who comes with an abundance of titles, published author, investor, corporate leader, along with Founder & President of JRobinette Enterprises. Judy has also been featured on several major news platforms such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CEO Magazine, and many more. To say the l...
Nov 18, 2019•36 min
In this week’s episode of Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine sits down this Scott Andrews, Founder and CEO of Allterity. Allterity is an outsourced eCommerce Operations firm in which they provide operations and finances services for growing brands. The main call to action for Allterity is to assist business owners so they can work on their business, not in it. Scott has years of experience in operations and finance from leadership positions and has worked alongside with plenty of businesses at...
Nov 11, 2019•34 min
In this week’s episode of Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Caleb Talley sit down with Zack Hill and Will Carter from Few, a digital design and development shop that works with a variety of business including Arkansas State University, XNA, and startups. Zack and Will are key leaders for Few as Zack has been the CEO for 2 years and Will is the Director of Accounts. Few specializes in building digital products such as concepting, custom web/mobile applications, digital/physical design, an...
Nov 04, 2019•33 min
Shownotes : In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Haley Allgood sit down with the co-founders of RevUnit, Michael Paladino and Joe Saumweber. RevUnit is a premier digital strategy and product studio helping enterprise workforces leverage technology to WorkBetter. Since founding in 2012, RevUnit has grown its team to well over 100 members and earned a reputation for delivering its best-in-class software development capabilities combined with a unique focus on employee e...
Oct 22, 2019•33 min•Ep. 176
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Haley Allgood and guest host Jeff Standridge join Charles D. Morgan, a visionary leader whose five decade long career has brought Arkansas technology companies to the global playing field. Long before data science was a trending career, Morgan lead the Acxiom Corporation from 25 employees in the 1970s to over 7,000 by making decisions on data and developing database marketing solutions for some 50 of the top Fortune 100 companies. In his current ro...
Oct 11, 2019•46 min•Ep. 175
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Haley Allgood sits down with Tom Douglass, the founder of Catapult Consulting and former Director of Emerging Technology for Walmart. In Tom’s former role at Walmart, he worked with startup founders that were solving future problems with technology that would be ready for implementation in 3-7 years. Currently, also serves the chairman for the 2019 NWA Tech Summit, to be held October 20-23rd, which will showcase world class speakers, NWA’s top amen...
Sep 30, 2019•22 min•Ep. 174
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jeff Amerine, Jon Cadieux, and Chandler Abbott sit down with Troy Campbell, the founder of The House of Songs. The House of Songs has become a global songwriting enterprise with Troy’s philosophy that an artist’s biggest audience may be in a foreign country. Troy founded the Ozark House of Songs after seeing the same infrastructure like bike trails, startup companies, and corporate partners growing in Northwest Arkansas as he saw in Austin, Texas i...
Sep 16, 2019•14 min•Ep. 173
In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, Jon Cadieux, the founder of the Startup Junkies Podcast, returns to showcase several of his tenants at NWA Workplaces. This episode features founder Kaylynn Jordan, and VP Jon Jordan of Ethical Sourcing. Kaylynn founded Ethical Sourcing as a way to give people a fair wage in developing countries, bring unique products to stateside retailers, and support international causes for education and human trafficking. They currently manage some 250 product...
Sep 09, 2019•15 min•Ep. 172
