90 Ideas by SBJ Podcasts

A panel speaks live at SBJ's 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes giving advice based on their own experiences in the business world.  Alyea Alldredge is the Executive Director of the Mercy Health Foundation and has worked with hospital leaders to align with and support the strategic and philanthropic plans of Mercy Springfield Communities.Rachel Anderson is the Executive Director of efactory, Missouri State University’s Center for Business and Economic Development. Ron Bogart is a seasoned business leader and CEO of Gold Mechanical, a thriving company based in Springfield, Missouri, with a branch in Springdale, Arkansas. Art Hains is a celebrated sports broadcaster and recipient of the Don Payton Award for his contributions to Missouri State University (MSU) athletics. Sean Kouplen is the chair and CEO of Regent Bank, former secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development in Oklahoma, best-selling author and small business investor. Dami Odunewu is a visionary entrepreneur, purpose-driven leader and the founder and CEO of Purpose Connect, an innovative hiring platform bridging the gap between international students and U.S. employment opportunities.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of SBJ Podcasts' 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, featuring Anne Williams, Brandon Welch and Ruell Chappell.Anne is the president of JobFinders Employment Services, where she has worked for over 35 years. A longtime resident of Columbia, she attended University of Missouri as an undergraduate student and became invested in the community. She received the Debin Benish Outstanding Businesswoman Award from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and was named Businesswoman of the Year by Columbia Daily Tribune. Brandon is founder and CEO of Frank & Maven, a strategic marketing and communication firm. Drawing from lessons learned in his family business, he developed a method to help companies avoid the expensive trial and error that plagues the marketing process and inspire customers into action. His bestselling book, “The Maven Marketer,” is a collection of the principles he uses to guide his clients through multimillion dollar growth Ruell is a longtime member of the Springfield music scene. He is an Ozark Mountain Daredevils band member; provides musical instruments to low-income students as director of local nonprofit Play It Forward SWMO; and is president of Ruell Chappell Music, producing audio for TV, radio and internet productions. 

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of SBJ Podcasts' 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, featuring Ryan Grabill, Grant Wistrom and M. Elise Crain.Ryan has been part of more than 200 disaster responses since 2010. He’s been to all 50 states and 40 countries and can’t stop advocating for Mediterranean food. He believes asking questions is the best way to learn, and that our stories are unique, God-directed and make us who we are today Grant is a field agent for Keller Williams. He is a former college and pro football player who was a defensive end in the NFL for nine seasons, playing for the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks. Among a cadre of honors, Wistrom contributed to the Rams’ win of the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and he is also a College Football Hall of Fame member. Elise is an Ozark native living in her childhood home. A retired construction professional and lifelong volunteer, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Public Affairs from Missouri State University in 2015 for her community dedication and nonprofit service. Today, her focus is the preservation and development of an educational park at Garrison Springs, near the Ozark square. 

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of SBJ Podcasts' 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, featuring Jhasmine Watson, John Widiger and Betsy Fogle.Jhasmine is the director of operations and administration for Care to Learn, managing all things operations and finance for the nonprofit organization. She is a Missouri State University graduate in entertainment management and is currently pursuing a master’s in arts administration from University of Kentucky as well as certification as a nonprofit professional. John has been in the automotive retail business for over 38 years. He began his career selling motor vehicles in Ohio when he was 19. Over the course of his career, he’s held many positions, from closer to managing partner. He attributes his success to his ability to train, motivate and grow individuals that have never been in the car business before.Betsy represents Greene County District 135 in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to her first two-year term in November 2020. Prior to serving in the legislature, Fogle spent her career in public health, working a dream job at Jordan Valley Community Health Center. She’s a Springfield Public Schools graduate and earned degrees from Missouri State University and University of Arkansas. 

Jann Holland has three decades of marketing experience and now oversees marketing and corporate communications for CoxHealth. She serves as the voice of the consumer to ensure a frictionless, convenient and transparent experience. Past work has involved such brands as Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Newell-Rubbermaid and Tyson Foods. Read Jann's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.

Julia King is a 15-year veteran in the health care information technology industry and she has worked on project management for software implementations nationwide. King is the first African American person appointed to Branson’s Board of Aldermen. Read Julia's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.

Dr. Shelly Farnan is the system director for diversity and inclusion and leader of the Be Well Community at Burrell Behavioral Health. A licensed clinical psychologist, she has served in a variety of settings, with various populations and with evidence-based treatments, and specializes in inclusion. Read Shelly's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.

Brad Noble is a self-described “wandering artist.” The Springfield native spent a decade working in Los Angeles, did projects for the family business Noble & Associates, and more recently on the East Coast developed a laser-guided painting technique. Called Art of Everyone, the live art concept has been utilized by teams at Google, Capital One and NBC. Read Brad's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas. 

Tim Stack is an executive vice president at SRC Holdings Corp., responsible for five entities related to remanufacturing, reverse logistics, distribution and transportation. Prior to joining the family business, he worked for Kansas City Southern Railway managing contract services. Read Tim's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.

Lexi Jackson is a recent graduate of Washington University and a current AmeriCorps service member in St. Louis. She works with children and families facing environmental injustices to connect them with resources and education to promote environmental literacy and positive health outcomes. The Nixa native is also a TEDx alum. Read Lexi's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.