The Good for Business Podcast with Eric & Colin Krieger

Good for Business - Episode 37 - Eric Krieger In this episode of Good for Business, Colin sits down with his brother and business partner, Eric Krieger, to share the story behind their family, their work, and their mission. From growing up in New Orleans and Atlanta to surviving Katrina and a life‑changing car accident, Eric traces the winding path that ultimately brought him to Columbus, Mississi...

Good for Business - Episode 36 - Rita Felton In this episode, Colin chats with Rita Felton, former Command Chief Master Sergeant from Columbus Air Force Base. Rita shared her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Selma, Alabama, to her current role as a coach and consultant. Rita discussed her early life, including her mother's early death and her upbringing by her grandparents. She highligh...

Good for Business - Episode 35 - Josh Morton In this episode, Colin chats with Josh Morton, who went from sleeping in a truck to owning Mississippi Door, LLC, a nearly $1M/year garage and overhead door company. Colin talks with him about taking scary leaps, growing through COVID, buying a 20-year competitor, and why taking care of people (and their garage doors) is the real secret. Josh now handle...

Good for Business - Episode 34 - Garrett Torbert The episode centers on Garrett Torbert, artistic director and founder behind what has become the Golden Triangle Theater in Columbus, Mississippi. Garrett shares his journey from growing up in Theodore, Alabama, studying classical voice and opera, and eventually earning a doctorate in music. A mutual connection led him to a position at Mississippi S...

Good for Business - Episode 33 - Annebelle Davies In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger talks with high performance coach and homeschooling mom of five, Annebelle Davies, about her journey from surviving a seven‑year abusive relationship to rebuilding her life, remarrying, and creating a thriving “micro‑farm” family in Columbus, Mississippi. They dive into homeschool...

Good for Business - Episode 32 - Clay Bowen In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger interviews his longtime friend, Clay Bowen, who operates BW Landscapes and writes the "Everyday Clay" column in Columbus, Mississippi. The conversation traces Clay's personal and professional journey—from dropping out of college and rising through the restaurant industry to starting a s...

Good for Business - Episode 31 - Leslie Mackey In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Leslie Mackey of Gumtree Mortgage as she shares her unconventional path – from her family’s bait farm in West Point, MS, to becoming a mortgage professional. She explains why Gumtree is a top USDA lender nationally and demystifies USDA loans (often 100% financing), cre...

Good for Business - Episode 30 - Jason Wheeler In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Jason Wheeler of Wheeler Roofing, a fourth-generation business serving Columbus, Mississippi, since 1946. Jason shares the legacy and evolution of his family’s roofing company, offering insights into how the industry has changed — from materials and storm impacts to th...

Good for Business - Episode 29 - Michael Talley Join host Colin Krieger on the Good for Business podcast as he sits down with Michael Talley, owner of Talley Fence Company and a true craftsman rooted in the Columbus, Mississippi community. In this episode, Michael shares his unexpected path to entrepreneurship — from his early days as a Memphis busboy and apartment maintenance worker to becoming o...

Good for Business - Episode 28 - Andrew Benton This episode's guest is Andrew Benton, owner of Benton's Maintenance and Mechanical. He shares his journey from homeschooling to running a successful HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business. He started working with his dad at a young age, honed his skills through various jobs, and eventually founded Benton's. The company has grown from a one-truck ope...

Good for Business - Episode 27 - Josh Gillis of Catfish Alley Studios This episode's guest is none other than Josh Gillis, owner of Catfish Alley Studios, where our podcast is produced and recorded. Gillis discusses his journey from growing up in Columbus, Mississippi, to owning a full-service downtown music studio. He shares his educational background, including a business degree and a Master's i...

Good for Business - Episode 26 - Adel "Mr. John" Musa of United Deli In this episode, Mr. John, also known as Adel Musa, shared his journey from Yemen to the U.S. Now here in Columbus, MS, he operates United Deli, which noted food critic Stafford Shurden has called "The Best Deli in Mississippi." Musa moved to Seattle in 1992 where he worked at his stepfather's deli before moving to New York and t...

Good for Business - Episode 25 - Joe MacGown, From Ants to the Arts Joe MacGown, a Starkville Mississippi artist and former entomologist, discusses his journey from early childhood art to his current role as an art promoter and retreat owner. He highlights his work at Mississippi State, his international art shows, and his transition to retirement. Joe's MacGown Art Retreat (M.A.R.S) hosts visitin...

Good for Business - Episode 24 - USAF Col. Jesper Stubbendorff In this week's episode, Colin Krieger interviews Colonel Jesper Stubbendorff from Columbus Air Force Base about the base's operations and community engagement. Stubbendorff shares his background, including his Swedish heritage and Air Force career. He discusses the base's pilot training program, which aims to produce 1,500 pilots annua...

Good for Business - Episode 23 - Spike Harris from MSMS In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Spike Harris, Admissions Coordinator for the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS), to uncover the incredible story of this unique public residential high school. Listeners will discover why MSMS is more than just a school - it's a transformati...

Good for Business - BONUS Ep - Stephanie Jones Presents Zumba in Pink Stephanie Jones, First Lady of Columbus, talks about the fourth annual Zumba in Pink event coming up this Saturday at the Riverwalk from 11 to 1! This event helps to raise awareness about breast cancer. It is free and open to the public. Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle r...

Good for Business - Episode 22 - Historian Shannon Evans Shannon Evans is a local Columbus historian and host of the Tombigbee Tales podcast. Evans discusses her upcoming book series on historic properties in Columbus, Mississippi. She has planned seven books so far, with two releasing together in November and subsequent releases monthly. Evans shares her background, including her mother's role as...

Good for Business - Episode 21 - John Almond: The Completely Unreasonable Man Behind the Dreamcenter Golden Triangle In this episode, community champion John Almond shares his transformative journey from a troubled child in California to becoming the Director of the Dream Center of the Golden Triangle in Mississippi. He discusses his early struggles with drugs and alcohol, his military service, an...

Good for Business - Episode 20 - This Episode is Terry Long In this episode, we talk with Terry Long, Regional Director for Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux in Mississippi. Long discusses his journey from washing dishes at $25 per shift in 1994 to managing and growing multiple locations of the national franchise. He highlights the challenges of managing staff during busy football weekends and the impact...

Good for Business - Episode 19 - Courtney Harris This episode features Columbus icon Courtney Harris, owner of I Am Courtney, a beauty concept and consulting firm. Harris discussed her journey from working at Hardee's in 1996 to becoming a third-generation hair stylist. She highlighted her experience in various food service roles, her transition to cosmetology, and her success in managing and owni...

Good for Business - Episode 18 - Autism Awareness with the Rowdy Foundation In this special episode, Scott and Whitney Ferguson, co-founders of the Rowdy Foundation, discuss their organization's mission to support families with autism in North Mississippi. They started the foundation after their son Myers' 2017 diagnosis, aiming to provide resources and events for the community. Their first event...

Good for Business - Episode 17 - Wesley Stewart  This episode's guest is Wesley Stewart, organizer of the Festival of the Fae. Stewart shares his journey from military service to organizing events in Columbus, Mississippi. His last festival, held just four months after conceptualization, attracted over 3,000 attendees despite the rain. Future plans include a medieval-themed wrestling event as part...

Good for Business - Episode 16 - Keyton Blocher, Fighting for His Life In this episode, host Colin Krieger interviews Keyton Blocher, a 26-year-old cancer patient who is sharing his journey with Hodgkin's Lymphoma while managing a rare heart condition. Keyton discusses his diagnosis, treatment challenges, and his mission to create awareness through his "Legacy Dad" social media project. Blocher, d...

Good for Business - Bonus Episode 5 - Women's Comedy at First Methodist The Good for Business podcast features an interview with Roz Merchant, the children's and youth director at First Methodist Church in Columbus, Mississippi. Roz discusses an upcoming ladies-only event on September 14th at 2 PM, featuring comedienne Carrie Pomerolli, who will also give a testimony and perform a comedy set. The...

Good for Business Episode 15 - Yaakov Weinstein Our guest this episode is Yaakov Weinstein, a life coach and firefighter; he shares his journey from New York to Starkville, Mississippi. He discusses his early jobs, including working for his father for $1 an hour and his struggles with carpentry and electronics. Weinstein recounts his troubled youth, including rehab and homelessness, and his eventu...