The Good for Business Podcast with Eric & Colin Krieger

Good for Business - Episode 14 - The Mason Honnoll Music Show In this special episode of the “Good for Business” podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Mississippi Mason (Mason Honnoll) for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey, from his gospel roots in Columbus, Mississippi, to performing across the South and navigating the realities of the modern music industry. Mason shares stories from his early days, discusse...

Good for Business Episode 13 - Michael Franzese

This week's guest is Michael Franzese, a former mobster turned born-again Christian, shares his life story with Columbus 2717 and the Good for Business Podcast. Franzese dropped by for an interview during a recent talk in Columbus, Mississippi in August. In the interview, he details his challenging upbringing, which was marked by his father's high-profile mob life and multiple prison ...

Good for Business - Bonus ep 3 - Ryan Munson and Josh Gillis  

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger interviews Ryan Munson and Josh Gillis discuss their upcoming singer-songwriter contest this Saturday, August 30th, featuring ten local artists, with some awesome celebrity judges presiding over the contest. The winner receives $500, recording time, and a chance to perform at Oktoberfest. The contest r...

Episode 12 John Klosterman (and Murph)

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger interviews John Klosterman, a Mobile, Alabama native with a rich background in the restaurant and food service industry. John shares his journey from working in his family's restaurant business to becoming a food and beverage director for the Robert Trent Jones golf trail. After 23 years in corporate food service, he took ear...

Good for Business - Episode 11- Rick "Sonic" Johnson

Rick "Sonic" Johnson, a retired Air Force pilot and current entrepreneur. Sonic shares his life journey from growing up in Ohio and Louisiana to becoming a C-130 pilot, serving 23 years in the Air Force. After retirement, he transitioned into public affairs and eventually started a business in air purification technology.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration s...

Hagan Walker, CEO of The Glo Companies

In this episode of the Good for Business Podcast, Colin sits down with Hagan Walker, the innovative founder of Glow, a Starkville-based company that transformed from making light-up drink cubes to creating sensory toys that are changing children's lives. Born out of a Mississippi State University entrepreneurship project, Glow has grown to sell over 1.2 million products annually, with a heartw...

This week's guest is healthcare entrepreneur and community leader Amy Bogue. She shares stories of lessons learned from two decades of growth in business throughout North Mississippi and Alabama. Bogue champions both coaching and personal growth at every level of her organization, and recently has formed a firm that focuses on educating individuals and businesses on how to fight human trafficking. Amy finishes the episode by sharin...

Today, we have a bonus episode with Ward 2 Councilman Roderick Smith, where he's talking about the upcoming East Columbus Day! This is a great community event with music, food, and good times all around! Come on out on Saturday and pass a good time. 

222 Lawrence Dr starting at 3PM; music starts after 4; admission is free.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississip...

Our guest today is Dustin Nichols, better known to most in West Alabama and the Golden Triangle as "Big Worm." Nichols shares heartfelt tales of struggle and redemption, from fighting drug and alcohol abuse to learning to walk in faith. His fascinating career path took him through service in the restaurant business and car sales to running dope and even manufacturing Spandex. This man, who once fought Heavyweight champ Deontay Wild...

Colin Krieger and Columbus, Mississippi Parks Director Greg Lewis discuss the 30th annual National Night Out event in Columbus, scheduled for August 5th from 5 to 8 PM at the Columbus River Walk stage. The event aims to foster community unity and police-community relations through activities like face painting, balloon animations, sack races, hula hoop contests, cake walks, bingo, and live entertainment by Keith and Margie and DJ M...

This episode features Independent Mississippi Insurance agent Pastor Layforn Profice, Jr.,  who shares tales from a lifetime of learning. From selling used cars and fine jewelry to managing vending machines and slinging fries at McDonald's, "Fonz" has always kept a cool head during his entrepreneurial journey. He shares tremendous insight for getting a business started, and "going from park, into drive" with your idea.

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Episode 6, Ledrico Isaac

Social media influencer and restaurateur Ledrico Isaac shares the challenges of running a business in a smaller city, as well as life lessons learned from over a decade of working for himself. From how to make a buck online to dealing with public (mis)judgement, Isaac provides some unique insight into the mind and might of an entrepreneur.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist ...

Renee...from United Way

Our guest this time is the biggest ball of energy that the Golden Triangle has ever seen. Renee Sanders is the Executive Director of one of the fastest-growing United Way regional offices in the country. In this episode, Sanders speaks on her career path that led her to the United Way, managing through the challenges during Covid, and growing a large, regional organization as spending cuts and grants are now...

Columbus, Mississippi insurance broker Andy Hubbard tells tales from his path to entrepreneurship, from working at the family appliance repair business to selling computers, and even his time announcing the Blue Light Specials at K-Mart. Hubbard brings his trademark sincerity to his life story, including quips about lessons learned in business, that one time his wife got snakebit (really), and a touching story about his father's le...

Episode 3. Paul Picard, Home Inspector to the Stars

This week's podcast features North Mississippi master home inspector Paul Picard, who shares stories of his upbringing in South Louisiana, his international travels in the fish hatchery field, and the ins and outs of running a family home inspection business. From his time as a 14 year-old over-the-road delivery driver to door-to-door peanut sales, Paul's tale speaks to the heart ...

Our podcast guest today is local entrepreneur Russell Poole, owner of Plus Remodels in Columbus, Mississippi. In the episode, Russell shares his path to ownership in the construction business, which includes experience in house painting, restaurants, and several years as an oil and gas landman (just like Billy Bob Thorton in the TV Show). Poole shares some of the challenges of being a business owner, as well as his journey to sobri...