In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Ryan Frazier and Kenny Cason, co-founders of Arrived and University of Arkansas alumni. Frazier and Cason explain how they built their successful businesses through entrepreneurship and friendship. Listen as Frazier and Cason detail the evolution of their company, from startup to acquisition.

Ryan Fraizer and Kenny Cason on Friendship in Business

In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Warren Stephens, the chairman, president, and CEO of Stephens Inc., an independent financial services firm. Warren recounts his career path to leadership and how his father, Jackson T. Stephens, and uncle, Witt Stephens, influenced him throughout his career.

Warren Stephens on Business and Capitalism

In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Charles Morgan, a University of Arkansas alumnus, CEO, chairman of First Orion, and Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inductee. Charles was working in big data before anyone knew what big data was and has continued to scale companies and develop leaders. 

Listen as Charles recounts his extensive career in big data and how writing his many books helped others to understand big data.

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Charles Morgan on Big Data and Scaling

In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Professor Molly Rapert of The University of Arkansas, Professor Anastasia Thyroff of Clemson University, and Sarah Grace, senior manager of customer insights and strategy at Walmart, to discuss their published article, “The Generous Consumer: Interpersonal Generosity and Pro-Social Dispositions as Antecedents to Cause-Related Purchase Intentions.” 

Their article focuses on purchase intentions and how factors such as social responsibility, empathetic concern, moral reasoning, and past helpfulness affect purchase intentions while taking into account the mediation effect of interpersonal generosity. 

Listen as the “dream team” explains how the idea for this article came about and how they were able to bring it to fruition.

Molly Rapert, Anastasia Thyroff and Sarah Grace Discuss their Published Article

In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Carol Goforth, university professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Carol specializes in business associations and securities regulations, and regulation of crypto assets and transactions. She is a published author and member of the Walton College Academic Faculty Network in the Blockchain Center of Excellence. 

Listen as Carol and Matt discuss the infrastructure bill and how cryptocurrency plays a role in it.

Carol Goforth on Cryptocurrency and Regulatory Issues

In this episode of Be EPIC, Matt is joined by Zak Heald, owner of NorthWest Arkansas ALIVE!, partner in Farm Studios, owner of Intercut Productions, and partner in Fyrecycle. Zak is an incredible entrepreneur with a resume to impress. Zak, while still in high school, began his venture into entrepreneurship and has excelled ever since, developing his skills across many businesses. 

Listen as Zak details how he found success in entrepreneurship and innovation in Arkansas.

Entrepreneurship and Passion in Arkansas with Zak Heald

Walton Productions presents: Be EPIC The Podcast featuring Dr. Matt Waller.  In each episode you will hear from guests that will inspire you to be epic.  As experts in their field, they will emphasize strategy, leadership, and entrepreneurship.  This programming will highlight innovation and cutting-edge information that will leave you wanting more.  Be sure to connect with Matt Waller on LinkedIn to join the conversation, access show notes and discover fantastic bonus content.

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