Arkansas Talent Chris Chunn & Stephanie Shine

Join us as we sit down with our friend Matt Duckworth to discuss how to build a high performing accounting department. He will break down the different positions of an accounting team and their importance and will detail how to craft a winning team. Matthew is the founder of Rhapsodi, a financial services firm that helps early & mid-career CEOs achieve $100 million exits through acquisition and smarter financial management. He has acted as CFO or Advisor to some of the southeast US’...

In this episode, we talk all things cyber security with Cody Griffin from Staley Technologies including, current trends and threats in the industry, what steps organizations should be taking to protect themselves, as well as some wild stories about personal and corporate threats he has encountered. Cody is the Division President at Staley Technologies over Cyber Security and Managed IT services. Cody has more than 20 years of experience in both public and private industry and as a partner in ...

In this episode, we explore the state of the Arkansas economy, job market, and what we can expect in 2024 and beyond. Join us as we talk with Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research for the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has contributed to economic thinking and public policy discussion that journalists, business people, and community leaders alike rely on to understand how national and regional issues impact ...

Natalie Bartholomew, a.k.a. "The Girl Banker," is the Community President of First Community Bank in Northwest Arkansas. A career banker with 22 years of experience, she has expertise in retail, culture building, strategic planning, human resources, and marketing.Natalie has received many honors recognizing her work over the years. Recently, she was recognized from the American Bankers Association on the 2023 Emerging Leaders List and she was named a University of Arkansas Agricultural Busine...

Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine introduce their new recruitment company, Arkansas Talent Group, and are thrilled to share the entire journey with their audience! Tune in to this episode where they discuss what they have been up to the last 12 months during their non-compete, recounting their experiences and unveiling the story behind the inception of Arkansas Talent Group. Discover the mission, differentiators, and the passionate drive that fuels their commitment to this venture. For those wh...

Join us as we sit down with Stuart McLendon from Flexion Point, Inc. to discuss the labor market shortage, what fractional CFO services are and how it can help bridge the gap for businesses. Stuart McLendon is a native of North Little Rock, Arkansas where he continues to reside with his wife and their three children. He graduated from the Donaghey Scholars at UA Little Rock with degrees in Finance and International Business. Stuart’s career started at CFO Network, where he gained national rec...