Join us for an engaging discussion with Cliff Walters III, a distinguished partner at Blalock & Walters, who has served as a dedicated member of the Bealls Inc. Board for over three decades. Cliff will share valuable anecdotes and wisdom acquired during his extensive tenure with Bealls.

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Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

2:36 Creating a Board of Directors at Bealls Inc.

4:18 R.M. Beall – A Community Icon

7:47 E.R. Beall Leadership Style

9:42 Humble Beginnings & Growing the Business

17:16 Expanding Bealls Department Store

21:15 Conrad Szymanski Leadership

22:55 Leadership Lessons from E.R. Beall, Bob Beall, & Conrad Szymanski

29:35 Bealls Values

31:44 Present Day & How the Business Has Evolved

36:25 Success Operating as a Privately Owned Business

40:44 Dynamics of Operating a Board of Directors

44:37 Biggest Contribution to Bealls Inc.

50:39 Bealls Hall of Fame Inductee & Closing