PODCAST · business
Behind the Community
by WSR Chamber
The Chamber is excited to provide this podcast to our community. We want to show local residents the impact our members have on the community, and why it's so important to shop local, by sharing the story of the Chamber as well as a behind the scenes look that the stories of our members.
Episodes
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078: Dave Nuss - HFL Consulting/HFL Networks
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Dave Nuss from HFL Consulting/HFL Networks. Dave shares a bit about his businesses and what he enjoys about our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind...
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077: Gary & Heike Hackney, Serenity Spa & Wellness Center
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Gary & Heike Hackney from Serenity Spa & Wellness Center. They share what led them to start their business and why they love this community so much. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can...
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076: Leadership Pulaski County Class 10 Graduates
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Leadership Pulaski County Class 10 graduates April Bryan, Chantel Higdon and Geoff Knoll. They share what they enjoyed most about the course and why you should sign up for the next class which starts in August....
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075: Luge Hardman, 2022 Citizen of the Year
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Luge Hardman, 2022 Citizen of the Year. Luge shares what it means to her being named Citizen of the Year and why she loves this community so much. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can…
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074: Hilary Bales, Waynesville R-VI School District Superintendent
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Hilary Bales, new superintendent of the Waynesville R-VI School District. Hilary shares her goals for the school district and what she loves about our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your...
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073: Chamber Ambassador Club Outgoing & Incoming President John Moore & Theresa Stafford
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Ambassador Club President John Moore and incoming president Theresa Stafford. John and Theresa talk about why they want to continue growing the Ambassador Club and what it means to represent…
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072: Ken & Elaine Harrison - St. Robert Self-Storage & U-Haul/Harrison Rentals & Investments
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Ken & Elaine Harrison from St. Robert Self-Storage & U-Haul/Harrison Rentals & Investments. They talk about what they love about our community, both the people and the opportunities and why they chose to keep...
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071: David Brown, Lost in the Woods Cycle & Supply
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with David Brown from Lost in the Woods Cycle and Supply. He shares that he believes leaders should be kind and honest. He also shares what he loves about living and owning a business in our community and the legacy...
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070: Tai Kimes, Blue Star Families of Missouri
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Tai Kimes from Blue Star Families of Missouri. She shared the mission of the Blue Star Families organization and how they work to serve military families. She also shared what she loves about living and working...
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069: Rocky & Maggie Espinoza, Haute Dawgs Gourmet Hot Dogs & Eatery
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Rocky & Maggie Espinoza from Haute Dawgs Gourmet Hot Dogs & Eatery. They share their journey to owning their own business, what their business name means and why they love this community. To learn more about…
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068: Edward Conley, 2022 Veteran of the Year
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Edward Conley, the 2022 Veteran of the Year. Ed shares his adventures of serving in the Army and why he enjoys our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the...
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067: The Pulaski County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Charles Quinn and Cynthia Andry from the The Pulaski County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) . Charles and Cynthia share the mission of their organization and…
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066: Jay Fox, Fox Financial Group
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jay Fox from Fox Financial Group. Jay shares how he loves the support he sees in this community. He also shares what he enjoys the most about assisting families with their financial planning. To learn more…
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065: Jenna Hamilton, Every Blooming Thing
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jenna Hamilton from Every Blooming Thing. Jenna shares why she chose to go into the family business and why she loves our community so much. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be...
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064: Jarrod McCleod, Sign Smart
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jarrod McCleod from Sign Smart. Jarrod shares what brought him to our community to start his business and why he views his employees as family. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be...
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063: Pastor Susan Marshall- Still Useable Ministries
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Pastor Susan Marshall from Still Useable Ministries. Pastor Marshall shares how she is able to do the work she has been called to do with the help of our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how...
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062: Rosalind Pride, Incoming Chamber Board President
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with incoming Chamber Board President, Rosalind Pride. Rosalind shares why she chose to serve on the Chamber Board and why she feels the Chamber is important to the community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and...
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061: Theresa Stafford, Chamber Board of Directors
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Board Member, Theresa Stafford from American Family Insurance Stafford Agency. Theresa shares what she has learned and what she has enjoyed serving on the Chamber Board. She also shares how…
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060: Lorenzo Valdivia, "Get Motivated to Be Better Daily"
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Lorenzo Valdivia from Force Multiplier Defensive Systems. Lorenzo shares that he strives to be motivated daily to be better to everyone he comes in contact with and what that means. To learn more about the WSR...
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059: Dr. Brian Henry, Superintendent Waynesville R-VI School District
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Waynesville R-VI School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Henry. Dr. Henry shared what he has loved about serving in this community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on...
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058: Junior Leadership Pulaski County Graduates
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Junior Leadership Pulaski County graduates, Ashley Baker, Clayton Gregory and Kailey Sowards. They share the impact that the Junior Leadership Pulaski County program has had on them and what they learned. To...
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057: Tracy O'Quinn, "Fort NOT Lost in the Woods" Podcast
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Tracy O'Quinn from O'Quinn Marketing. Tracy shares why she started the "Fort NOT Lost in the Woods" Podcast and what she has learned from her guests and why she wants to share their stories. To learn more about...
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056: Leadership Pulaski County Class 9 Graduates Discuss Why You Should Apply
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats Zach Guller and Miriam Jones, recent graduates from Leadership Pulaski County Class 9. They share what they learned and why you should apply for the next session. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your...
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055: Michelle Reeves, Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Michelle Reeves from the Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center. Michelle shares that the senior center is more than just a place to go for a meal and why she loves serving the patrons who go there. To learn more...
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054: Larry Helms, BSC Outdoors
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats Larry Helms from BSC Outdoors. Larry shares how he loves the diversity of our community and how he loves to watch them fall in love with Pulaski County. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can…
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053: Pastor Brett Reith, Waynesville United Methodist Church
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Pastor Brett Reith from Waynesville United Methodist Church. Pastor Reith shares the importance of learning to build realistic expectations on flexibility and adaptability and offering yourself grace. To learn...
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052: Donald Dodds, Phelps County Focus
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats Donald Dodds from the Phelps County Focus. Donald shares his advice on the importance of being honest with yourself when building your career. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be…
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051: Chamber Ambassador Club Outgoing & Incoming President Chantel Higdon & John Moore
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Ambassador Club President Chantel Higdon and incoming president John Moore. Chantel and John share what led them to become Chamber Ambassadors and why wearing the blue coat is important to…
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050: Mike Edwards, Alpha Media KFBD-FM, KIIK-FM, KJPW-AM, KOZQ-AM, KJEL-FM and KBNN-AM
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Mike Edwards from Alpha Media. Mike shares about his long career in radio and how he loves how much our community supports the military. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured...
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049: Doug Potts- Economic Development, City of Waynesville
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Doug Potts, Economic Development with the City of Waynesville. Doug shares some goals in his new role and how vital it is to have a strong community spirit. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your...
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048: Stephanie Ireland, Ireland Architects - "Focus on What You Can Control"
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Stephanie Ireland. Stephanie talks about the importance of focusing on what you can control and also encourages everyone to be involved with something and being a part of the solution. To learn more about the…
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047: Brittany Raines - Kindness on Route 66
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Brittany Raines from Giving TuesdayMilitary FLW Area. She shares information about their big upcoming Kindness on Route 66 event and why she loves the involvement of everyone in our community. To learn more…
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046: Johnnie Bryant, 2021 Veteran of the Year
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Johnnie Bryant, 2021 Veteran of the Year. He shares why he chooses to volunteer with various organizations in Pulaski County and why it's important for him to give back. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and...
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045: David M. Lowe, Attorney at Law - The Importance of Balance
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with David M. Lowe, Attorney at Law. He talks about what an important thing it is to have balance. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email...
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044: Curtis Burrow, Communications for Research, Inc. (CFR) - Develop Leaders to Find the Why
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Curtis Burrow from Communications for Research, Inc. (CFR). He talks about helping his employees become their best self through developing them as leaders to find the why. To learn more about the WSR Chamber…
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043: Richard Baptiste, Paul's Furniture Outlet - Have Balance in your Life
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Richard Baptiste from Paul's Furniture Outlet. He talks about how to find balance between work and personal life by not taking things to serious. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be...
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042: Matt Smith, Matt Smith Real Estate Group - Failure is how you grow
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Matt Smith from Matt Smith Real Estate Group. He talks about how he started in Real Estate and continues to look at his team's purpose as they have grown. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your…
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041: Sissy Weiner, Aaron's - Always Look at the Bright Side
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Sissy Weiner from Aaron's. She shares insights on working in retail and being there for her customers. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community...
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040: CHOICES Program Presenters – "Your Choices are so Important"
On today's Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray talks with CHOICES Program Presenters - Janel Rowell, Don Murray and Michelle Beckley. They share why they present this program to all 8th graders in Pulaski County and why you should too. The CHOICES program is a partnership…
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039: Chris Wilkins, Sellers-Sexton and New Chamber Board President – "Teamwork" If we work together great things will happen
On today's Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray talks with new Chamber Board President Chris Wilkins, owner and manager for Sellers-Sexton, Inc., a franchised Ford, Lincoln, Mazda car dealership. Chris discusses his goals for the upcoming Chamber year as Board President. To learn...
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038: New Chamber Board Members – Carrie Williamson, Kelly Brownfield & Laura Schoephorster - Journeys of Growth through Service
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with new Chamber Board Members Carrie Williamson, Kelly Brownfield and Laura Schoephorster. They shared why they decide to apply for a Board seat and their journeys of growth through service helped them get ready…
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037: Rick Morris, "Roll Up Your Sleeves"
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Fort Wood Hotels, Rick Morris. Rick talks about the opportunities he has had "roll up his sleeves" and serve in this community and the joy he feels seeing the beauty in this region. To learn more about the WSR...
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036: Armed Services YMCA, Zach Guller - Our Responsibility to Make a Difference
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with new Armed Services YMCA Executive Director, Zach Guller. Zach shares information about the mission of the Armed Forces YMCA and defines social responsibility, "when we have the power to make a difference, it...
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035: Outgoing Chamber Board Members – Janel Rowell, Deborah Baker & Josh Deavours
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Board Members Janel Rowell, Deborah Baker and Josh Deavours. The board members discuss about learning the big picture of the Chamber's mission and share how rewarding the experience was to…
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034: State Representative Bill Hardwick - Just Be Yourself
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with State Representative Bill Hardwick. Representative Hardwick shares insight into his role as a State Representative, the importance of being yourself and why it's important for leaders to develop empathy. To…
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033: Carey Heitman, State Farm Insurance - Being Purposeful
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Carey Heitman from State Farm Insurance. Carey shares how he came to follow in his father's footsteps and what he hopes his legacy will be and the importance of being purposeful. To learn more about the WSR...
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032: Tonya Hudson, Amber Box and Christina Mastrine - LPC Class 8 Members Invite You to Apply for Leadership Pulaski County
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Leadership Pulaski County Class 8 members, Tonya Hudson, Amber Box and Christina Mastrine . They discuss what they got out of participating in the Leadership Pulaski County program and why others should too. To...
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031: Mike Dunbar, Security Bank of Pulaski County- Leadership is About the Ability to Serve
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Mike Dunbar from Security Bank of Pulaski County. Mike shares his thoughts about leadership and remembering that it's about the ability to serve. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be...
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030: Chief Doug Yurecko, Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Chief Doug Yurecko from the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District. Chief Yurecko talks about some of his role models and how they shaped him to become the fire chief he is today. To learn more about the…
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029: COL Jeffrey Paine, US Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood
On today's episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with COL Jeffrey Paine, the US Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood. COL Paine talks about how we are one community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community...
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The Chamber is excited to provide this podcast to our community. We want to show local residents the impact our members have on the community, and why it's so important to shop local, by sharing the story of the Chamber as well as a behind the scenes look that the stories of our members.
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The Chamber is excited to provide this podcast to our community. We want to show local residents the impact our members have on the community, and why it's so important to shop local, by sharing the story of the Chamber as well as a behind the scenes look that the stories of our members.
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