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Hosted by Duston Farrell · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 21 episodes
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Living In The Ozarks is a conversation-driven podcast shining a light on the people, businesses, and stories that make the Ozarks what it is — full of life, heart, and hustle.Hosted by Duston Farrell, each episode features honest, unscripted conversations with local business owners, creatives, leaders, and community builders. We go beyond the surface to explore the person behind the work — their journey, lessons learned, and what this region means to them.Real stories. Real people. One conversation at a time.
Duston Farrell hosts Living In The Ozarks, a business show with 21 episodes published.
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Stephen Grove, owner of Sigwo Arms on West Commercial Street in Springfield, to talk about building a custom firearms and manufacturing shop from the ground up. W
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with John Lepant, owner of Craft Axe Throwing in downtown Springfield, Missouri, to talk about what it actually takes to go from employee to franchise owner — and buil
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Nick Sibley — Ozarks musician, songwriter, and jingle writer — to talk about a 50-year career built entirely outside the spotlight. We cover how he accidentally l
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Mark Steiner, founder of Gig Salad — the largest event entertainment marketplace in the US and Canada — to talk about what it actually takes to build something fr
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with the B2Z Films crew — Bill Cover and Bryan Powers — along with Keith Putnam, a professional filmmaker who recently moved to the area from LA, and Tiffany Powers, B
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Jeff Clinkenbeard and Jaw, co-founders of SATO48, Springfield's 48 Hour Film Challenge, to talk about building a 22-year nonprofit around supporting filmmakers in
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Ben Tegeler, Executive Director of Ozark Greenways, to talk about what it takes to build a truly connected trail system across the Springfield region. We cover th
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Brian Hood, Springfield native, Army veteran, CIA contractor, and author, to talk about what it takes to keep living when life gets dark. We cover the identity cr
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Katrina and Alec Hagan, founders of Sensitively Sweet Bakery and The Safe Spoon Café, to talk about how a lupus and alpha gal diagnosis became the unlikely origin
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Lucas Walker, a Springfield-based business consultant with ten years in the field, to talk about what it actually takes to help small business owners grow. We cov
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Victor McNeary, owner of Vine and Vibes, to talk about his journey as an entrepreneur and his vision for a zero-proof event center in Springfield, Missouri. We co
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Rod Smith, founder of Ozarks Life, to talk about building a brand rooted in identity and place. We cover the journey from idea to execution, overcoming fear, and
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Bruce Adib-Yazdi, architect, developer, and Springfield city council member, to talk about the future of development in the Ozarks. We cover housing challenges, z
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Steve Belden, Operating Partner at AMP Recreation LLC, and Gabby Kuehnel, Events Manager at the Sunshine Event Center, to talk about building a food, beverage, an
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Hunter Bartelt, Director of Operations at the Discovery Center in Springfield, Missouri, to talk about STEM education, workforce development, and hands-on learnin
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, host Duston Farrell sits down with Sigi Hill of CSSI Services to explore how cost segregation works and how it can help commercial property owners reduce tax liability through acc
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Jodie Hieber of The Yellow Door, a classical acupuncture and herbal medicine practice in Springfield, Missouri. We talk about what acupuncture actually is, why sh
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Ken Childers, Director of Outreach for the Ozarks Film Foundry and the Southwest Missouri Film Office, to talk about building a real film industry in Springfield
Anjanette Labellarte, Executive Director of Hospice Foundation for Outreach, joins us to talk about what hospice really is, the difference between hospice and palliative care, and why families often wait too long to have
In this episode of Living in the Ozarks, we sit down with Chris Phillips, owner of Easy Clean Outs, to talk about building a service business grounded in quality, legal compliance, and community impact. The discussion co
Rod Smith
Mechanical Engineer, Cognitive Artist and Historian of Science · Millennial Mustard Seed Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Chris Phillips
award-winning filmmaker, successful entrepreneur, social justice advocate · Compete Sports Performance & Rehab
1 appearance on this show
Ben Tegeler
Ozark Greenways
1 appearance on this show
Katrina Hagan
Sensitively Sweet Bakery
1 appearance on this show
Alec Hagan
The Safe Spoon Café
1 appearance on this show
Lucas Walker
Springfield-based business consulting
1 appearance on this show
Steve Belden
AMP Recreation LLC
1 appearance on this show
Gabby Kuehnel
Sunshine Event Center
1 appearance on this show
Sigi Hill
CSSI Services
1 appearance on this show
Jodie Hieber
The Yellow Door
1 appearance on this show
Ken Childers
Ozarks Film Foundry
1 appearance on this show
Anjanette Labellarte
Hospice Foundation for Outreach
1 appearance on this show
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Living In The Ozarks is hosted by Duston Farrell. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 21 episodes.
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