What does it take to build a multimillion-dollar screen printing business from the ground up?
In this episode of NWA Founders, Ben Clark shares the remarkable story behind B-Unlimited, a screen printing and custom apparel company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ben’s journey started with dishwashing jobs and door-to-door T-shirt sales, followed by a stint with Chick-fil-A, failed restaurant ventures, and a bold move to purchase B-Unlimited. What followed was decades of learning the hard way through risk, reinvention, and relentless perseverance.

Summary

Ben walks us through the early days of B-Unlimited: buying the business with borrowed equity from his house, learning operations on the fly, and investing in relationships more than marketing. He shares how B-Unlimited became a trusted name in collegiate and Greek apparel by focusing on quality, creative freedom, and servant leadership.

Throughout the episode, Ben talks candidly about failure, loss, and the lessons that shaped him. From losing his brother to navigating COVID and a company merger, he explains how personal hardship clarified what really matters: family, integrity, and helping others succeed. Whether he’s leading a staff of 100 or a startup cohort across the globe, Ben leads with authenticity.

After years of growth at B-Unlimited, Ben launched Bold Creators, a faith-centered entrepreneurial mentorship initiative connecting Arkansas business leaders with young Ugandan founders. With 78% of Ugandans under age 30, he sees the country as a rising hub of talent and resilience, offering weekly coaching and culminating in a transformative in-person business retreat.

Highlights

00:00 – Introduction: Learning through failure

15:00 – Bankruptcy

30:00 – Scaling B-Unlimtied

45:00 – Navigating COVID

1:00:00 – The launch of Bold Creators

1:15:00 – Defining success

Nick's 3 Key Takeaways

1. Failure is a class, not a curse - Every failure, from bad credit to business closures, was part of Ben’s leadership training.
2. You can’t skip steps - There’s no shortcut to integrity. From leasing equipment to leading teams, lasting success is built slowly.
3. Generational impact matters - Whether mentoring young entrepreneurs or working alongside his own children, Ben sees legacy as the highest return.

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What does it take to grow a one-man AV setup into a multi-million-dollar production company serving some of the biggest stages in America?
In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Cameron Magee, founder of avad3 Event Production, to explore how he went from running tech for church services to producing high-stakes corporate events across the country. Cameron shares the full behind-the-scenes story starting in high school with nothing but passion, gear, and grit.

What began with simple lighting and sound setups grew into a business that now handles everything from live streams to large-scale conferences for Fortune 500 clients. And it all started in Northwest Arkansas. If you're an entrepreneur building a service-based business, or just love stories of creative people scaling impact through systems and excellence, this episode is packed with wisdom and insight.

Summary

Cameron’s entrepreneurial journey began at age 14, helping churches with AV setup. He founded avad3 while still in college and slowly scaled the business by prioritizing reliability, client service, and doing the little things right. His approach wasn’t flashy - it was intentional. And that commitment to quality is what set avad3 apart from day one.

Instead of chasing flashy growth or big marketing campaigns, Cameron focused on refining process, building team culture, and empowering his crew. By creating systems and building trust, he turned avad3 into a company that could operate at a national scale without losing its human touch. Cameron discusses how discipline, delegation, and documentation have been essential to sustainable growth.

Today, avad3 serves clients coast to coast, yet remains proudly based in Northwest Arkansas. Cameron talks about why he chose to stay rooted in the region, how his team continues to innovate with gear and training, and what it means to elevate the entire experience—not just the event itself.

Highlights

00:00 – Early beginnings: high school gigs, gear collecting, and church events

15:00 – Founding avad3

30:00 – Building credibility, hiring a team, and learning how to lead

45:00 – Developing systems and the philosophy behind quality control

57:00 – When the White House calls

1:15:00 – Staying rooted in NWA while growing a national client base

Nick's 3 Key Takeaways

1. Slow growth is strategic growth - Cameron didn’t sprint to scale, he refined, repeated, and built carefully for the long haul.
2. Excellence is in the details - From pre-event prep to showtime execution, avad3’s competitive edge comes from flawless attention to detail.
3. You don’t have to leave home to go big - Cameron proves that national impact can come from local roots, if the product is strong and the vision is clear.

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How do you turn your passion for duck hunting into a nationally recognized brand rooted in culture, hospitality, and grit?
In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, and Josh Teff - the three founders of Fowlco Outfitters, a waterfowl-focused outfitting and lifestyle brand based in Oklahoma, to hear how they’ve built one of the most respected names in modern hunting. What began as a interesting idea has evolved into a high-end guiding service, a product line, and a brand that’s redefining waterfowl culture across the country. From the first hunts to national brand partnerships and apparel drops, this episode covers the full journey.

Summary

Fowlco was born from deep friendship and a shared obsession with duck hunting. The founders leaned on hard-earned skills, local knowledge, and a relentless work ethic to create an outfitting experience that felt different - more personal, more consistent, and more premium. Word spread quickly, and what started small grew into something that now draws clients from across the country.

Early on, the team understood the power of brand. Through cinematic storytelling, a clean aesthetic, and thoughtful product design, Fowlco grew from a local guide service into an authentic lifestyle brand. Instead of chasing trends or gimmicks, they built a brand rooted in who they are and it resonated with hunters far beyond Arkansas.

With growth came challenges: training new guides, managing demand, and expanding without compromising their standards. The team shares how they’ve scaled with intention, created systems that reinforce their values, and kept their heads down through it all. Whether they’re guiding executives or cleaning gear at midnight, they’re still doing the little things right.

Highlights

00:15 – The origin of Fowlco: three friends, one pit blind, and a whole lot of passion

15:00 – Building a premium hospitality experience in the middle of a duck field

30:00 – Brand building through design, photography, and storytelling

45:00 – Launching Fowlco gear: what it takes to create products that hold up

60:00 – Growing the team and training the next generation of guides

75:00 – Staying grounded: hard work, small-town roots, and long-term vision

90:00 – Final reflections and advice to anyone building something from scratch

Nick's 3 Key Takeaways

1. Take the long way - Fowlco didn’t rush growth, they prioritized relationships, authenticity, and product over shortcuts.
2. Be real - Everything from their gear to their hospitality is an extension of who they are. Authenticity isn’t a marketing strategy, it’s their core advantage.
3. Put your head down and do the work - Success didn’t come from luck, it came from early mornings, late nights, and doing the work others overlook.

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