The Good for Business Podcast with Eric & Colin Krieger

GfB Episode 41 - Chris Jenkins of the W!

Chris Jenkins has spent more than three decades as the visual heartbeat of the Mississippi University for Women, and in this episode we dive into the story behind the lens. From his Columbus roots and early retail gigs to landing a job at “The W” just months after finishing his electronics degree, Chris shares how a volunteer radio show and a tornado-damaged campus accidentally launched his ...

GfB Episode 40 - The Coaching Episide! With Yaakov Weinstein, Amy Bogue, and Annebelle Davies

On this episode of the Good for Business Podcast, a lively, open panel dives into personal growth, the real value of coaching, and practical tools for gratitude, mindset, leadership, and parenting – plus a few manifested cinnamon rolls.

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

GfB Episode 39 - Brayden Sansing

On this episode of the Good for Business Podcast, Colin sits down with Braden Sansing – multi-instrumentalist, producer, and studio engineer at Catfish Alley Studios – just days before he packs up and moves from small-town Columbus, Mississippi to Los Angeles to chase his dreams in music and film.

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

GfB Episode 38 - Tawnya Dukes

On this episode of Good For Business, I sit down with Tawnya Dukes, founder of LifeHouse Coaching, to talk about rebuilding your life after grief, burnout, and big transitions. From a childhood in the Turks & Caicos to losing her husband to pancreatic cancer and eventually reinventing herself as a coach in Mississippi, Tawnya shares powerful lessons on limiting beliefs, negative self‑talk, and why ...

Good for Business - Episode 37 - Eric Krieger

In this episode of Good for Business, Colin sits down with his brother and business partner, Eric Krieger, to share the story behind their family, their work, and their mission. From growing up in New Orleans and Atlanta to surviving Katrina and a life‑changing car accident, Eric traces the winding path that ultimately brought him to Columbus, Mississippi. Colin and Eric talk about how ...

Good for Business - Episode 36 - Rita Felton

In this episode, Colin chats with Rita Felton, former Command Chief Master Sergeant from Columbus Air Force Base. Rita shared her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Selma, Alabama, to her current role as a coach and consultant. Rita discussed her early life, including her mother's early death and her upbringing by her grandparents. She highlighted her transition to New Haven, Co...

Good for Business - Episode 35 - Josh Morton

In this episode, Colin chats with Josh Morton, who went from sleeping in a truck to owning Mississippi Door, LLC, a nearly $1M/year garage and overhead door company. Colin talks with him about taking scary leaps, growing through COVID, buying a 20-year competitor, and why taking care of people (and their garage doors) is the real secret. Josh now handles everything from neighborhood gara...

Good for Business - Episode 34 - Garrett Torbert

The episode centers on Garrett Torbert, artistic director and founder behind what has become the Golden Triangle Theater in Columbus, Mississippi. Garrett shares his journey from growing up in Theodore, Alabama, studying classical voice and opera, and eventually earning a doctorate in music. A mutual connection led him to a position at Mississippi State University, and his side work ...

Good for Business - Episode 33 - Annebelle Davies

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger talks with high performance coach and homeschooling mom of five, Annebelle Davies, about her journey from surviving a seven‑year abusive relationship to rebuilding her life, remarrying, and creating a thriving “micro‑farm” family in Columbus, Mississippi. They dive into homeschooling, work–life rhythm, and how AI a...

Good for Business - Episode 32 - Clay Bowen

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger interviews his longtime friend, Clay Bowen, who operates BW Landscapes and writes the "Everyday Clay" column in Columbus, Mississippi. The conversation traces Clay's personal and professional journey—from dropping out of college and rising through the restaurant industry to starting a successful landscaping business back...

Good for Business - Episode 31 - Leslie Mackey

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Leslie Mackey of Gumtree Mortgage as she shares her unconventional path – from her family’s bait farm in West Point, MS, to becoming a mortgage professional. She explains why Gumtree is a top USDA lender nationally and demystifies USDA loans (often 100% financing), credit score basics, debt-to-income ra...

Good for Business - Episode 30 - Jason Wheeler

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Jason Wheeler of Wheeler Roofing, a fourth-generation business serving Columbus, Mississippi, since 1946. Jason shares the legacy and evolution of his family’s roofing company, offering insights into how the industry has changed — from materials and storm impacts to the challenges of insurance and choos...

Good for Business - Episode 29 - Michael Talley

Join host Colin Krieger on the Good for Business podcast as he sits down with Michael Talley, owner of Talley Fence Company and a true craftsman rooted in the Columbus, Mississippi community. In this episode, Michael shares his unexpected path to entrepreneurship — from his early days as a Memphis busboy and apartment maintenance worker to becoming one of the region’s most trusted fen...

Good for Business - Episode 28 - Andrew Benton

This episode's guest is Andrew Benton, owner of Benton's Maintenance and Mechanical. He shares his journey from homeschooling to running a successful HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business. He started working with his dad at a young age, honed his skills through various jobs, and eventually founded Benton's. The company has grown from a one-truck operation to multiple trucks and 40 em...

Good for Business - Episode 27 - Josh Gillis of Catfish Alley Studios

This episode's guest is none other than Josh Gillis, owner of Catfish Alley Studios, where our podcast is produced and recorded. Gillis discusses his journey from growing up in Columbus, Mississippi, to owning a full-service downtown music studio. He shares his educational background, including a business degree and a Master's in Youth and Family Ministry. Josh t...

Good for Business - Episode 26 - Adel "Mr. John" Musa of United Deli

In this episode, Mr. John, also known as Adel Musa, shared his journey from Yemen to the U.S. Now here in Columbus, MS, he operates United Deli, which noted food critic Stafford Shurden has called "The Best Deli in Mississippi." Musa moved to Seattle in 1992 where he worked at his stepfather's deli before moving to New York and then to Memphis.  In 2001, he settle...

Good for Business - Episode 25 - Joe MacGown, From Ants to the Arts

Joe MacGown, a Starkville Mississippi artist and former entomologist, discusses his journey from early childhood art to his current role as an art promoter and retreat owner. He highlights his work at Mississippi State, his international art shows, and his transition to retirement. Joe's MacGown Art Retreat (M.A.R.S) hosts visiting artists, providing them with stip...

Good for Business - Episode 24 - USAF Col. Jesper Stubbendorff

In this week's episode, Colin Krieger interviews Colonel Jesper Stubbendorff from Columbus Air Force Base about the base's operations and community engagement. Stubbendorff shares his background, including his Swedish heritage and Air Force career. He discusses the base's pilot training program, which aims to produce 1,500 pilots annually, with 344 trained in fiscal yea...

Good for Business - Episode 23 - Spike Harris from MSMS

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger sits down with Spike Harris, Admissions Coordinator for the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS), to uncover the incredible story of this unique public residential high school.

Listeners will discover why MSMS is more than just a school - it's a transformative educational experience that prep...