Meet Putt Putman, the owner of Putman Restoration, which was acquired by Belfor Property Restoration in 2024. Hear about the twists and turns of his career, the transition from small to BIG business, and what he loves about his role now.

Join Josh, Leighton, and Kayleigh to discuss the recent (and long-standing) controversies about Shreveport-Bossier, and hear why we embrace living here.

Meet Adam Lytle; Leighton's business partner, the leader of Team Lytle, and the Lunch Guru. Join us as we chat about the lessons he learned from his family's business, his unique path to education and real estate, his journey out of debt, and the pool noodle of the brain.

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.