Meet Mark Mangham and Mike Mangham, the creatives behind Twin Blends Northwest History Hunters. We discuss how they turned their twin passions for old photos and local history into a series of projects that capture our nostalgia and appreciation for the Shreveport-Bossier area. Listen in to learn about a few of Shreveport's notable movers and shakers, some of Mark and Mike's favorite unearthed stories, and the first time Leighton missed a Sunday night church service.

Thanks for joining us for the 50th episode of Bizzie Smalls - we are grateful for your support!

We're chatting about keeping the right people on the bus, the battlefield of customer service, and the culture of local vs chain models.

Chris Graham is a busy guy, and we were delighted grab some time to learn more about his many successful ventures. Organizer and Chief Taste Tester of the Bossier City Farmer's Market, Owner/Operator of Man Made Soap, and the visionary behind building a thriving community of small business in our area. PSA: Prepared to be REALLY hungry after this episide!

Tune in as we discuss shifting your mindset to rebrand problems into challenges, the correlation between business growth and personal growth, and how Leighton is like Dungeons and Dragons. 🎧

Listen in as we discuss the book Good to Great, by Jim Collins.

We get into the three questions that define success, what rhythms to plug into every day, and we make some impassioned (and lightly threatening) bids for future pod guests. #Primus #RaisingCanes

Join us as we chat with Howard Davis, the Head of School and the visionary behind Providence Classical Academy. We discuss the unique story behind Providence, making the mission the primary goal, and the impact of factors like sports and technology on development.

Join us as we discuss a make-or-break topic for any business: goals.

We get into goals vs. wishes, how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, and the secret, vital foundation to goals that work for you.

Meet Shay & Hannah, the owner-operators of Priority Roofing in Shreveport. Listen in on our discussion about starting a business months before Covid hit, working with your spouse, adding the right players to your team, and the Bailiffs' passion for pond golf. 🎧

We're chatting about "Never Split The Difference", a guide to the principles of negotiation by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. We discuss the many ways we're all negotiating every day, the valuable insights this book has to offer, and the importance of keeping character at the center of your strategies. Tune in and drop your thoughts in the comments!

Meet Clint Davis and learn about the path that led to his ever-expanding practice, his perspective on psychology and theology, and listen in on our conversation about managing businesses, relationships, and working on yourself.Clint is a licensed professional counselor and owner of Clint Davis Counseling in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Benton, and author of Building Better Bridges.