The Principled Entrepreneur

Join Caleb Moore as he sits down with Jared Wood, President of First Security Bank, for an in-depth discussion on the banking industry, Federal Reserve policy, and what the new Fed Chair appointment means for business owners. They explore interest rate projections, commercial lending challenges, and the state of entrepreneurship in America. Jared shares insider insights on what banks really look f...

When Oklahoma's Attorney General decided to make a name for himself, Arkansas poultry farmers became collateral damage in a legal battle that's been brewing for nearly two decades. Heather Keenan, 2024 Arkansas Realtor of the Year and third-generation poultry farmer, provides an insider's perspective on the devastating Illinois River watershed lawsuit that's threatening to destroy 400 family farms...

Congressman Kevin Hern shares his remarkable journey from poverty in rural Arkansas to becoming a successful McDonald's franchisee and U.S. Representative. Growing up on food stamps with no running water, Hern worked his way through engineering school, survived the Challenger disaster derailing his astronaut dreams, and built a McDonald's empire from scratch. He reveals the hard-won principles tha...

Andy McNeil, chairman and former CEO of Denali Water Solutions, shares his remarkable journey from managing a turkey processing plant to building Terra Renewal into a $150 million company and eventually creating what's now nearly a billion-dollar enterprise. In this conversation, McNeil breaks down the mechanics of private equity - how entrepreneurs can leverage other people's money to accelerate...

Fred "Boom Boom" Roumbanis isn't your typical success story. He didn't grow up fishing. He didn't have ions. What he had was a Zebco 33 Classic, a BMX bike, and a dream that started at age 8 on a California reservoir. Twenty years later, Fred has won 4 national tournaments, earned 8 gold medals, and built multiple fishing-focused businesses. But the path there? Far from smooth. - The 45-minute swi...

At 18, Floyd Brantley learned his brother was killed on the USS Atlanta through a newspaper headline. The letters he'd mailed came back marked "ship sunk." What followed was a century of service, loss, love, and unshakeable faith that will move you to tears. - How Floyd survived the Great Depression working 3 jobs at age 12 while staying in school - The Christmas Day moment when an American sailor...

What if the traits that made school difficult could become your greatest business advantage? John Weathersby, a self-described "serial entrepreneur" with dyslexia and ADHD, has built tech companies, advised the military on open source software, led the National Graphene Association, and now serves as a Federal Disaster Recovery Officer at FEMA. His secret? He's a "conduit of people" who s dots oth...

While Arkansas farm bankruptcies in Q1 2025 exceeded all of 2024 combined, the Ralston Family Farm is thriving. How? They rejected the conventional playbook and joined the 1% of farms that sell directly to consumers. - Why 99% of farms are trapped in the co-op commodity system (and how to escape) - The 5-tier regenerative farming certification that Whole Foods demanded - How a $400K combine became...

When Logan Duvall's 5-year-old son Lander was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, he asked the oncologist a simple question: "What should I feed him?" The answer - "It doesn't matter" - set him on a mission that would transform his family's farmers market into a 132,000-subscriber health education movement. - How to focus on what you can control during a crisis - The "lattice work of mental models" for...

Randy Zuk has seen hundreds of CEOs walk through the Arkansas State Chamber. After decades of observation, he's identified the 3 traits that separate those who build lasting success from those who don't. , we sit down with the President of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce to unpack what elite business leaders do differently. From Steve Jobs' 80% signal focus to Elon Musk's legendary 100% sig...

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Topic Overview: Airbnbs, Market Update, Fear Discussion 00:45 - Our Airbnb Journey: Two Cabins on Petit Jean Mountain 01:35 - Why We Chose Short-Term Rentals Over Long-Term 02:30 - Buying During COVID: Our Biggest Fear 03:15 - Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting 06:26 - The Hospitality Mindset: Surprise and Delight 07:45 - Crazy Guest Story: The "Gas Lea...

What happens when a small-town Chamber of Commerce CEO cold-calls Olive Garden corporate? In Russellville, Arkansas, it sparked a $4.5 million development that's now attracting Academy Sports, national restaurant chains, and turning heads across the state. - How Megan Selman used retail "leakage data" to pitch national brands on Russellville - Why Arkansas jumped from #18 to #12 in best states for...

Arkansas just became the #1 state for inbound movers in America. Senator Breanne Davis, the Republican Caucus Whip and mother of four, joins Caleb and Jody Moore to reveal exactly what's happening in the Natural State - from banning Red Dye #3 to eliminating income tax. - How Arkansas processes 1,600-2,000 bills in a single legislative session - Why Red Dye #3 is being banned from food by January...

While politicians debate tariff policy, small business owners like Nate Harrison are watching shipments sit in Chinese factories, calculating whether a 145% tariff makes their business viable. , the President of Phoenix Innovation - a custom poultry processing equipment manufacturer - pulls back the curtain on what tariffs actually mean for American entrepreneurs. - What tariffs actually are and h...

Most people don't know that thousands of Arkansas properties go up for auction every year at below-market prices. , Land Commissioner Tommy Land reveals exactly how the state's tax delinquent property sale process works - and how you can participate. - How the 4-year tax delinquency process works (2 years county + 2 years state) - The difference between live auctions and online eBay-style auctions...

What if your child could graduate college debt-free and buy their first home at 30 instead of 38? Dr. Russell Jones, President of Arkansas Tech University and former FBI recruit, breaks down the revolutionary changes happening in Arkansas education that could transform your family's financial future. - Why 70% of Arkansas students who aim for bachelor's degrees won't finish within 6 years - and wh...

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction - Welcome to Episode 2 00:38 - Setting the Stage - Why Consumer Debt Matters 02:06 - Debt and Your Credit Score - How It All s 04:30 - Breaking Down Household Debt - The $18.4 Trillion Number 06:30 - Credit Card Debt Hits $1.21 Trillion 08:30 - Interest Rates on Credit Cards - The 24% Trap 11:40 - The Stimulus Effect - How 2021 Changed Everything 16:04 - Not a Hous...

The Hidden Cost Killing Home Purchases Insurance just killed one of our deals. The buyers got a quote for insurance that was DOUBLE what the bank estimated - and they had to walk away from their dream home. This is happening everywhere. Oklahoma homeowners are paying $5,858/year on average. Insurance companies are fleeing California, Florida, and Texas. And natural disasters are passing the bill t...

This gorgeous home located at 110 Hillcrest Dr. Russellville, AR is SOLD. What we love about this home is the 10-12 foot ceilings throughout, the remolded stylish and bright kitchen and of course, everyone want a 3 car garage. All this, and located in West Russellville in an established and coveted neighborhood. Listed by Caleb and Jodi Moore Moore and Co. Realtors. If you are thinking of making a...