Best In BA Podcast

In this episode of the Best in BA Podcast, we sit down with Melvin to talk about building community through business in Broken Arrow’s Rose District. We dive into the story behind The Chocolate Shop and Smashed, what it takes to create places people genuinely want to gather, and how local businesses can shape the culture of a city. Melvin shares his journey, lessons learned along the way, and why...

In this episode, I sit down with Michael from Andolini’s Pizzeria, a Tulsa-born brand that’s grown into a staple across the region while staying deeply rooted in community. We talk about:- How Andolini’s grew from a single location to multiple spots across Tulsa and Broken Arrow- Why “good enough” is the fastest way for a business to fail- Obsessing over the customer experience, from pizza to pack...

In this episode of the Best in BA Podcast , we go on location inside the Museum of Broken Arrow with Mickel Yantz for a walk through the stories that shaped the city. We talk about what the Museum of Broken Arrow is, why so many locals haven’t stepped inside yet, and why it plays such an important role in preserving Broken Arrow’s history. Then we head through the museum itself—covering everything...

What started as a side hustle to escape the oil fields turned into something much bigger. In this episode of Voices of BA , Eric Miller, co-owner of Okey Family Market, shares the story behind building a local grocery store rooted in faith, family, and trust. From praying over an empty storefront to opening two locations in Broken Arrow, Eric talks openly about the risks, the uncertainty, and the...

Mike McCloud from All Clear Junk Removal (Broken Arrow + greater Tulsa) joins Voices of BA to talk about building a business with a mission. Mike’s goal is to grow All Clear to the point where they can offer severely discounted or even free cleanouts for seniors, people with disabilities, and neighbors who don’t have family nearby . We cover apartment resets, storage unit cleanouts, corporate haul...

In this episode of Voices of BA, we sit down with Danny from Garage Experts to talk about what it truly means to operate at a five-star level. Danny shares how standards, consistency, and pride in workmanship shape not only his business, but the way his team serves customers every day. We dive into the mindset behind delivering quality work, building trust in the community, and why “good enough” i...

In the first episode of Voices of BA , I sit down with Levi from TumbleSmart to talk about his journey as a coach, business owner, and leader in the Broken Arrow community. Levi shares how he built TumbleSmart from the ground up, why tumbling is about more than just flips, and how he uses the sport as a way to help kids build confidence and work through mental blocks. We talk about staying consist...