This is Oklahoma

On this episode I chatted with Michael Kraft Creator and Operating Partner at Neighborhood Jam. We talked about his history with food, his Dad's legacy and experience and then their new concept coming to OKC in November Jimmy B's.  "Kraft dreamed up the idea of Neighborhood JA.M. while studying Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi. Kraft gathered inspiration from some of his fav...

On this episode I chatted with Amber and Michelle from Adams Kirby Homes. Three generations of luxury home builders in the Edmond and surround areas. The Adams Kirby Homes family values integrity and meticulous attention to detail. From custom built spec homes to ground up custom dream homes, they offer you the best and highest caliber craftsmen with the highest quality construction available. For...

On this episode I chatted with Zac Pogue about Hat Top Ranch. Zac is a fifth generation rancher. He tell us the story behind the Ranch and about his family history. Hat Top Ranch is a rustic retreat located in Velma, Okla. Our lodge is a charming venue for a wedding, getaway, or family reunion. It accommodates up to 14 guests with four separate bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a kitchen. Guests looki...

On this episode I had the opportunity to chat with retired Army Vet Dillon Cooper. Dillon is from Wewoka Oklahoma, grew up in a doublewide trailer in the middle of nowhere as he says. But from nowhere he making a huge impact on his community. Especially the younger kids he teaches. Dillon has just opened up his Mindset Academy in the heart of Wewoka. He wrote a book documenting his transition and...

On this episode I chatted with Fringe co-founder Sophia Janz. At 16 Sophia decided to leave school, complete high school online and work at a modeling agency in OKC. Learning everything from the ground up Sophia loved every second of it. At 18 she visited NYC with her Mum and boss to meet with modeling agencies, with the hope that she would get selected. This starts a wild ride for Sophia and the...

On this episode I chatted with Bobby and Sally from The Mid South Gravel race. A 100 mile gravel cycle race and 50k ultra marathon held in Stillwater Oklahoma in March. I ran the 50k this year and I can tell you it was one of the best things I have ever done. Pushing yourself brings the biggest highs and I am extremely excited to be in the 100 mile cycle race for 2021.  We dive into the history of...

On this episode I chatted with Kennel and Crate owner Terri Kinnick Arnold about the beautiful handmade, custom crates and Kennels they make for animal owners around the country. Made right here in Stillwater Oklahoma. The shop is on her grandfathers land in Stillwater and right off Kinnick Rd. Her family name. Great story about how Terri came to the business and now runs the business shipping fur...

On this episode I sat with previous podcast guest Matt Hangen to discus his incredible fitness transformation. Matt is the CEO of Water4 and on a previous podcast talked about his incredible journey to becoming CEO of Water4. A charity that builds wells and provides clean water to those in need in Africa.  Matt was sent back to the states after contracting so many diseases from the very water he w...

On this episode I welcome back two previous guests Matt Payne and Rachel Cannon to talk about their new venture. Bringing big movie production, tv shows and more to Oklahoma. As you may have seen over the last few weeks this pair of creators have been blasted over various front covers and rightly so. They deserve it all and I am extremely excited to share their story with you today. Making bog mov...

On this episode I chatted with Eric & Kari about their roaster business here in OKC. This episode was made possible by the Made in Oklahoma Program. Created for Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs, their free-to-join program focuses on economic growth and development for small businesses who grow, process or manufacture a good within Oklahoma. Retail stores who sell Made in Oklahoma products can also benefit...

On this episode I chat with Mr Guthrie Heady Coleman. The best greeter in Oklahoma. Wears red socks everyday. Pastor at North Church, community builder and GO Win coach. Loved my time with Heady. Anytime I'm in Guthrie America I have to swing by for a high five and a chat. The ever uplifting Heady Coleman is full of life.  Today we talked about how Heady has pivoted during COVID. How he's spreadin...

On this episode I chatted with Jared Miller to talk his family pecan business which is one of the very few full service locations from tree to table Pecan making business.  About. From the river bottoms and creek beds of Northeast Oklahoma, the Miller family is proud to provide environmentally responsible, delicious, nutritious, locally-grown pecans for families, five-star restaurants, gourmet can...

On this episode I chatted with Shannon Evers & Lilly Thompson about the new Girl Scout facility that just opened in OKC. Right across from the OKC Zoo in Oklahoma City's Adventure district sits this incredible camp. On 9 acres of hillside, tree covered bliss. Camp Trivera is a new state of the art facility for all Girl Scouts to learn, grow and enjoy during their stay. I'll let the girls tell you...

On this episode I chatted with marketing guru Chris Fox. Chris is born and raised in Henryetta Oklahoma. Grew up a rural kid helping his family do all kids of agricultural activities. Hard to believe that if you know Chris now. But this explains a lot about who he is, his values and his mission to serve people as much as possible. Today he has his own marketing company called www.chrisfox.co   A g...

On this episode I chatted with Luxury realtor and Rock music enthusiast Wyatt Poindexter. Like the majority of self made entrepreneurs Wyatt's story consists of hard work, risk taking and always raising the bar when marketing a luxury home. The best part of this podcast though was diving into Wyatt's absolute addiction to Rock music. In particular U2. He's grown a business from his lifelong passio...

On this episode I chatted with Mary Jahns. Opening October 1st!!! www.jahnspumpkinhill.com  -  About. As a family business ourselves, we love to see families and groups enjoying themselves on our farm! We offer a tour that shares the agricultural uniqueness of Southwest Oklahoma with the world...at least our little part of the world! We offer snacks, as well as ample photo opportunities for those...

On this episode I chatted with Dustin Wilson owner of Faithful Family Farms in Adair Oklahoma. Presented by Oklahoma Agritourism.  Hundreds of farms and ranches across the state invite you to explore and experience the intersection of agriculture and tourism — Oklahoma’s Growing Adventure. Pet a pig, help with harvest, lie around at the lodge, wind down with wine and more! However you want to expe...

On this episode I chatted with KIZE Concepts founder Jeff Ragan. Jeff is born and raised OKC. He attended Putnam City North and then graduated from OU. As he likes to say he was an intramural junkie at OU and always has had a passion for health and fitness. Helping friends with diet plans, fitness workout plans all the way through college. After Jeff graduated he started working at Chesapeake and...

On this episode I sat with one of the most interesting men in OKC. Jackson Fall. I don't often get style envy but I do every time I see Jackson. Loved getting to hear about his story and all the awesome things he and his business partner Sophia are up to with their company Fringe. More to come on that. But Jackson grew up with a fascination to tech and early on before being an entrpreneur was a th...

On this episode I chatted with Michael Crowder from OKC Soda Co. About: We are a Craft Soda company born and raised in Oklahoma City. We have super unique flavors like Strawberry Milkshake and Blue Berry Acai. We use only Pure Cane Sugar and Natural flavors and colors. We use reverse osmosis filtered water and we lightly carbonate it for an optimal refreshing taste that doesn't leave a heavy syrup...

On this episode I chatted with Tracy Zserdin. Tracy lives in Guthrie Oklahoma. Born in Boulder CO. She and her husband Mike moved to OKC for work. Then she found Guthrie and fell in love. Shortly after they moved a little north and started diving into the community. Tracy is a former President of the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce and still plays a huge role in the community today. We dive into her b...

On this episode I sat with Harold Storey host of the Tunes Toons podcast here in OKC. Harold has a great podcast sharing funny stories with his guest about their music likes and what cartoons they're currently watching to watched growing up. I had a blast reminiscing on his show about all the Welsh cartoons I grew up watching as a kid. So this time it was my turn to share his story on the podcast....

On this episode I chatted with return guest Noah Elias to talk about his company Stars and Stripes Company which makes hand made American flags. Based in Broken Arrow Oklahoma Noah has a great story. This business came from a need, Noah's uncle bought a barn and had visions of an American flag sitting above the barn doors. Noah searched the Internet and could only find flags made in China. So he t...

On this episode I sat with Susan Witt. Born and raised Oklahoman living in the Midwest City / Del City area all her life. The Witt family business is Rosebud cleaners a MidDel businesses for over 55 years. But todays story is about Susan's incredible home made salsa called Ace In The Bowl - Salsa Worth Betting Your Chips On. What a tag line!!!!!  www.aceinthebowl.com   Susan story is the stuff you...

On this weeks Oklahoma Hall of Fame episode I sat with Kevin Deshazo. Kevin has spend the last decade helping athletes, coaches and administrators to be better on social media. He founded Fieldhouse Media to help leaders and teams create championship culture with Culture Wins, a division of GiANT Worldwide. He's presented and spoken on more than 250 college campuses and national conventions over t...