The B Team Podcast

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Talking all things Business, Bentonville, and Bourbon. Hosted by Josh Saffran, Matt Marrs, and Rob Nelson. New episodes every Thursday!

  1. 6H AGO

    Ep. 102 - Driving John Daly: Life as Limo Joe Pt. 2

    Ever wonder what celebrity travel really looks like from the driver’s seat? Welcome back to part 2 with Joe Washington! We're back with Limo Joe, the man stars call when they land in Northwest Arkansas, for a raw, funny, and surprisingly tender tour through bus bays, back roads, and packed clubhouses. From the first time he piloted John Daly’s bus, ending in a heart-stopping crunch in an Ohio parking lot, to threading through New York City’s low bridges with fans swarming at gas stations, Joe shows how fast glamour turns into logistics, and how quick thinking keeps everyone safe. What makes this ride special is the relationship at the center of it. Joe’s stories reveal John Daly as more than a legend with a monster drive: a dad who organizes trips around LJ’s schedule, a people’s champion who won’t leave until the last photo is taken, and a generous friend who helps turn a signed flag into $5,000 for a children’s auction. We talk about the art of setting boundaries without killing the vibe, the split-second choices a driver makes when the line forms at dinner, and why discretion beats any VIP pass. You’ll hear how small markets like Bentonville build big reputations through word-of-mouth, how a steady voice can calm a chaotic night, and why authenticity, on the course and in the car, beats polish every time. If you’re curious about sports culture, country music runs to Nashville, or the hidden craft behind luxury transportation, this is your map. We cover road safety for oversized rigs, reading crowds on the fly, and the ethics of having A-list contacts in your phone without turning relationships into currency.  Come for the wild stories, stay for the playbook on trust, loyalty, and service that keeps the calls coming. Enjoy the conversation, share it with a friend who loves golf or great road tales, and tap follow, then leave a quick review telling us the wildest travel moment you’ve ever had.

    19 min

  2. FEB 26

    Ep. 101 - Inside NWA’s Most Exclusive Car with Joe Washington Pt. 1

    Power often rides in the backseat, and Joe Washington has spent years at the wheel. We kick off season three with the trusted driver behind Northwest Arkansas’s most intriguing routes, funded early by Don Tyson, introduced to Alice Walton as “my friend Joe,” and frequently answering calls that start with “President for Don Tyson.” Joe shares how a simple code, safety first, discretion always, turned an ordinary service into a career that spans yachts in Italy, private airport pickups, and late-night runs for A-list guests. We unpack the origin of NWA Transportation, the moment Don and attorney Kenneth Morton helped Joe get started, and the everyday discipline that made the relationship last for more than a decade. Joe takes us inside bucket-list drives down Don Tyson Parkway and across Walmart campus, then into surreal phone moments with Clinton, BB King, and other legends. He explains why he’s not “ride share,” how bookings from coastal agencies land in his inbox, and how a full-evening model beats point A to B when clients value privacy, flexibility, and calm. The conversation stretches into culture and craft, why a bottle of Creed becomes a calling card, how a sleek black Escalade branded with Team Direct and the emerging Platform identity turns heads without shouting, and what it takes to manage luxury logistics without breaking the trust that earns them. Golf fans will lean in at stories of John Daly, a polite pass on Augusta for its no-cart rule, and a respectful glimpse of Michael Jordan’s high-stakes club life. It’s a story about Bentonville’s gravity, Walmart’s orbit, and the quiet professionals who keep both moving. If you love behind-the-scenes business, service excellence, and the human side of power, you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share with a friend who geeks out on logistics and leadership, and leave a review to tell us which story surprised you most. Come back next week for more stories from Joe in part 2!

    29 min

  3. FEB 19

    Best of B Team: Writing "The Book": Jenny Marrs’ 5-Year Journey

    What turns a house into a story you can hold? In this recap episode, we look back at our episode with Jenny Marrs for a warm, funny, and honest look at how a five-year writing journey became a memoir stitched from rooms, rituals, and the small moments that define family. Instead of design rules and trends, Jenny frames each chapter around a lived memory; the living room on Christmas morning, the spaces that carry laughter, mess, and meaning, creating a keepsake her kids can open years from now. Pulling back the curtain on the other half of her year: filming a six-episode renovation in Italy. The postcard image cracked under real pressure, snow in Tuscany, twelve-hour days, and back-and-forth flights that turned a dream into a test of endurance. We trade stories about logistics gone sideways, including a rental car ticket that landed on the wrong desk, and laugh through the kind of travel chaos that becomes legend among friends. Threaded through the hustle is a reminder of why any of it matters. A bearded friend recognized at a gas station, a viewer’s daughter in a wheelchair who loves the show, and a quick decision to fly home early to surprise her. That small act reframes the entire season: work is the vehicle, people are the destination. If you’ve ever wondered how to capture your family’s history, balance ambition with presence, or turn everyday spaces into memory engines, this conversation will meet you where you live, literally. If the story moves you, subscribe, share this episode with someone who loves their home, and leave a review with your favorite room memory so we can feature it next time. And go back and watch the full episode: Ep. 4 - Heartbeats and Homecomings: Jenny Marrs on Weaving Memories into Design

    7 min

  4. FEB 12

    Ep. 100 - Business Leaders Supporting Local Teens With TASC

    Super Bowl energy meets real community impact as we crack open prop bets, swap bourbon notes, and rally behind TASC’s All-In casino night, our favorite way to turn a rowdy room into real support for teens in Northwest Arkansas. We start with light-hearted Jets nostalgia and a wager sheet that could cost us twenty bucks, then jump straight into why this event works: it’s joyful, it’s social, and every laugh helps fund counseling, after-school programs, and life skills for kids who need a steady hand. Hannah joins us to map out the night, from a VIP happy hour with first look at silent auction items to a main floor that hums with blackjack, craps, poker, a horse-race game, and a big central bar. We talk tickets, early-bird pricing, and how to proxy-bid if you’re out of town. If you’re hunting for auction gold, the lineup is stacked: Orphan Barrel age-statement unicorns, a Heaven Hill 17-year, plus an AMP concert package paired with a hotel stay and dinner. It’s the rare fundraiser where bourbon lovers, music fans, and first-time bidders all find a lane. Then we dig into the heart of TASC. This local nonprofit delivers sliding-scale mental health counseling, First Steps for pregnant and parenting teens, and hands-on life skills like budgeting, car maintenance, banking, scholarship prep, ACT strategy, and driver permits. Teens often arrive because they have to, then keep coming because they want to. Programs like Bucket List Summer get them off screens and into real adventures that fill up fast, proof that connection still beats the algorithm. If you’ve ever wished charity nights felt less stiff and more human, this is your night. Come for the blackjack stories and bingo redemption arcs, stay for the knowledge that your chips translate into therapy sessions, service hours, and second chances. Grab your tickets at tascnwa.org, invite a friend, and if you loved this conversation, subscribe, share the episode, and drop us a quick review so more neighbors can discover the cause.

    38 min

  5. FEB 5

    Best of B Team: Purple Bag Power, Building a Luxury Brand in Northwest Arkansas

    A jeweler launching his own Prosecco sounds unexpected, until you hear how celebration sits at the heart of both. We sit down with Ben from Blakeman’s to trace the path from showroom sparkle to $24 bubbles on local shelves, and why that choice wasn’t about chasing prestige but designing for real moments people share. From the first pop to the final sip, he shows how taste, value, and presentation combine into a brand experience that feels premium without feeling out of reach. We dig into the details that make a difference: thicker, hand‑carved Italian glass that telegraphs quality at a glance, and a simple chill ritual that ensures the pour matches the promise. Ben walks through the distribution map, Bentonville’s Guess Who, Angkor off Pleasant Grove, Liquor World in Fayetteville, plus Bordinos, Pinnacle Country Club, and Ermilio’s, to keep discovery close to where celebrations already happen. The strategy is intentional and local, giving Northwest Arkansas a sparkling option with the right balance of price and pride. Then comes the masterclass in branding: the purple bag. Instead of leaning into industry blues or neutral black, Blakeman’s chose a distinctive purple palette that turned packaging into anticipation. Families now look for the purple bag under the tree, on birthdays, and during Valentine’s Day, proof that when service, product, and presentation align, a simple color becomes a promise of joy. We share personal stories, a holiday prank with a surprise purple box, and the small traditions that turn customers into communities. If you care about brand building, retail strategy, or the psychology of gifting, you’ll find practical insight and a few smile‑worthy moments all the way through. Enjoy the conversation, share it with a friend who loves great branding and better bubbles, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a quick review so more people can discover the show.

    8 min

  6. JAN 29

    Ep. 99 - From English Teacher to Beer Boss | With Flyway Brewing's Matt Foster

    A blueberry wheat became a state legend, but the real story starts in a classroom. We sit with Flyway’s founder, an English teacher turned brewer, to unpack how a garage hobby grew into Arkansas’s bestselling Blue Wing and a new taproom on Walmart’s cutting‑edge campus. It’s a ride through fate, focus, and the Mississipi Flyway that inspired the brand’s identity. We get into the early batches, the community garden, and the moment a random gas station cooler confirmed the beer had a life of its own. From there, the playbook is all execution: approachable craft over gimmicks, a malt backbone that quiets bitterness, and flavors that feel like memories, think cream soda in a vanilla blonde and a blueberry finish that reads like summer. The conversation widens to real growth mechanics: canning with New Province, a Fayetteville taproom on the trail that turns cyclists into regulars, and a Memphis partnership that keeps quality tight from brewhouse to shelf. Then comes the email that changed everything, an invite that led to a seat on Walmart’s new campus. We talk precision, timelines, and why relationships move mountains: a former student in real estate, smart collaborators, and a service-first posture that keeps doors open. Food matters too. Detroit‑style pizza, burgers, wings, and a gumbo with Guy Fieri provenance round out a menu built for lunch crowds and late afternoons. Looking ahead, Flyway’s non‑alcoholic line will match the brand’s voice, not hide from it, with likely Blue Wing variants that honor the can on your shelf and the pint in your hand. If you care about craft beer, Fayetteville food, Bentonville business, or how a local brand scales without losing its soul, this one’s for you. Tap play, share it with a friend who loves Blue Wing, and leave a quick review to help more Arkansas stories take flight.

    46 min

  7. JAN 22

    Ep. 98 - Separate Is Sexy: Why Space Makes Love Stronger | With Intimacy Evolution's Mark and Bri Carey

    Bourbon in hand, we take aim at a tender truth: kids don’t break marriages, unspoken change does. We sit with Mark and Bri, the duo behind Intimacy Evolution, to unpack how partners drift from lovers to roommates and how to stitch connection back into a life run by diapers, deadlines, and depleted energy. They share what most couples miss, bonding timelines differ, resentment hides under tiny fights, and presence beats problem-solving. You’ll hear the 4 H’s to ask for the right kind of support, why “tell me more” seven times gets to the heart, and how regular intimacy can be the simplest reset button. We go inside men’s work with practical detail. Mark describes a free monthly men’s circle and immersive retreats where guys move from small talk to real talk, use breath work and embodiment to release stress, and leave better able to listen at home. Separate is sexy, within clear boundaries, because individuality feeds attraction. And we get personal: a mentor’s question pushed Mark and Bri to close a practice, sell a home, and move to Bentonville to build a new model for relationships. They explain why classic couples therapy often mismatches the stakes and how their two-on-two coaching with daily support prioritizes deep connection over rehashing old conflict. If you’re tired of surface advice, this conversation offers tools you can use tonight: set a weekly state-of-us, try the 4 H’s before advice, create micro-rituals that spark closeness, and find a circle that holds you to your best. We want Northwest Arkansas, and your home, to be healthier, braver, and more connected.  Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with the one ritual that brings you and your partner back together.

    53 min

  8. JAN 15

    Ep. 97 - B Team Recap: Bourbon, Bentonville & Broken Chairs

    A hundred episodes later, the energy feels different, in the best way. We unpack a year that stretched us and grounded us: restaurant openings that set a new bar for Bentonville, a brewery moving in next door to the new campus, and community events that turned goodwill into real impact. Along the way we laugh through the chaos, Bobby’s empty chair, a fire alarm mid-haircut, and a not-so-secret “VIP stash” moment; because the inside jokes only work when the community outside the studio is growing with us. Food shaped the year’s rhythm. Compton delivered big-city polish with local soul, Mezzaluna continued to shine, and Great Harvest reminded us how far courage can go when first-time guests bring passion and pastry. We spotlight expansions at MJ’s and Peddler’s Pub, and look ahead with Flyway Brewery coming just a stone’s throw from our front door. It’s a sign of a city maturing: better rooms, deeper menus, and owners who treat hospitality like craft. We talk frankly about location challenges, closures that still sting, and the lessons they leave behind for builders and operators. Bourbon kept the stories flowing. From special-pick Eagle Rare to a Weller full proof that sparked a legendary cabinet caper, we relive the sips that earned reverence and the blends that belong in the penalty box. Those pours became rituals: reasons to gather, reflect, and plan the next road trip to the bourbon trail. Gentsgiving hit a new peak, powered by generous people and tight logistics, and proved that humor, clarity, and heart can move a room to give more than they planned. We also get personal. A Razorback-red watch gifted to a dad in a tough year, kids dropping by for ice cream and causes, and a cohost determined to show up for every recording in 2026. That’s the fuel for season three: add Jim to the regular lineup, film on-site at local institutions, and keep telling stories where Bentonville, bourbon, and business meet. If you’re new here, welcome to the table. If you’ve been with us from the start, you helped build it. Enjoy the recap, then tell us what you want next: a guest to book, a bottle to try, or a place we should record. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Northwest Arkansas, and leave a review so more people can find the B Team.

    37 min
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Talking all things Business, Bentonville, and Bourbon. Hosted by Josh Saffran, Matt Marrs, and Rob Nelson. New episodes every Thursday!

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  • Creator
    The B-Team Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
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