GfB Episode 39 - Brayden Sansing

On this episode of the Good for Business Podcast, Colin sits down with Braden Sansing – multi-instrumentalist, producer, and studio engineer at Catfish Alley Studios – just days before he packs up and moves from small-town Columbus, Mississippi to Los Angeles to chase his dreams in music and film.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

GfB Episode 38 - Tawnya Dukes

On this episode of Good For Business, I sit down with Tawnya Dukes, founder of LifeHouse Coaching, to talk about rebuilding your life after grief, burnout, and big transitions. From a childhood in the Turks & Caicos to losing her husband to pancreatic cancer and eventually reinventing herself as a coach in Mississippi, Tawnya shares powerful lessons on limiting beliefs, negative self‑talk, and why our brains cling to “safety” even when it hurts us. We dig into how coaching, mindfulness, and a few key mindset shifts can change both your business and your life.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

Good for Business - Episode 37 - Eric Krieger

In this episode of Good for Business, Colin sits down with his brother and business partner, Eric Krieger, to share the story behind their family, their work, and their mission. From growing up in New Orleans and Atlanta to surviving Katrina and a life‑changing car accident, Eric traces the winding path that ultimately brought him to Columbus, Mississippi. Colin and Eric talk about how Good for Business grew from a side project into a community‑minded platform that spotlights small businesses with positive, no‑negativity coverage.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

Good for Business - Episode 36 - Rita Felton

In this episode, Colin chats with Rita Felton, former Command Chief Master Sergeant from Columbus Air Force Base. Rita shared her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Selma, Alabama, to her current role as a coach and consultant. Rita discussed her early life, including her mother's early death and her upbringing by her grandparents. She highlighted her transition to New Haven, Connecticut, and her subsequent career in the Air Force, where she excelled as a First Sergeant and Command Chief. Rita emphasized the importance of community service and personal growth, announcing her upcoming "Live to Lead Columbus" event on January 10, 2026, aimed at providing free classes and resources for personal and professional development.

https://live2leadcolumbus.com/

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

Good for Business - Episode 35 - Josh Morton

In this episode, Colin chats with Josh Morton, who went from sleeping in a truck to owning Mississippi Door, LLC, a nearly $1M/year garage and overhead door company. Colin talks with him about taking scary leaps, growing through COVID, buying a 20-year competitor, and why taking care of people (and their garage doors) is the real secret. Josh now handles everything from neighborhood garages to massive industrial doors across northeast Mississippi and beyond.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

Good for Business - Episode 34 - Garrett Torbert

The episode centers on Garrett Torbert, artistic director and founder behind what has become the Golden Triangle Theater in Columbus, Mississippi. Garrett shares his journey from growing up in Theodore, Alabama, studying classical voice and opera, and eventually earning a doctorate in music. A mutual connection led him to a position at Mississippi State University, and his side work as a church musician at Annunciation Catholic Church in Columbus helped him fall in love with the town and put down roots there, even as he navigated the chaos of moving during the 2020 COVID shutdown.

From there, the conversation dives into the origin story of Golden Triangle Theater. During the pandemic, Garrett went looking for a creative outlet and community, posting a simple Google form to gauge interest in drama classes and private lessons. That small idea quickly snowballed: with the help of Tennille Komulainen, local parents, and supportive venues like the church and the Arts Council’s Rack, they launched classes, then a showcase, then a full production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. with 55 kids involved. The community rallied—building sets, sewing costumes, and filling the house—and from that momentum grew a season of shows, opportunities for adults, and a growing, intergenerational theater “tribe.”

The episode also explores how the theater has evolved into a full-fledged arts organization with staff, in‑school programming, and ambitious seasons. Garrett talks about leaving his university job to focus on the theater, bringing on key people like Isabella Powell, Sarah Wade, Cori Reese, Allison Jones, and powerhouse student‑teacher Sadie Hicks, and expanding into community music lessons, school partnerships, and sensory‑friendly performances (like the one for Elf Jr.). You and Garrett preview upcoming productions—Elf Jr., a murder‑mystery farce (“Farndale”), Madagascar Jr., and a big community production of Hairspray—while underscoring a core theme of the episode: in a small river town full of history and character, theater isn’t just entertainment, it’s a way to build life skills, community, and a sustainable arts culture that includes everyone from kids and Air Force families to attorneys, realtors, and first‑time performers.

https://www.goldentriangletheatre.com/

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

Good for Business - Episode 33 - Annebelle Davies

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger talks with high performance coach and homeschooling mom of five, Annebelle Davies, about her journey from surviving a seven‑year abusive relationship to rebuilding her life, remarrying, and creating a thriving “micro‑farm” family in Columbus, Mississippi. They dive into homeschooling, work–life rhythm, and how AI and a changing world are reshaping what success looks like, beyond college degrees and traditional paths. Annebelle also shares practical mindset tools—like future proofing, daily “bookends,” and anchoring routines—for high achievers who are great at business but want to feel more present, alive, and connected at home.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.

Good for Business - Episode 32 - Clay Bowen

In this episode of the Good for Business podcast, host Colin Krieger interviews his longtime friend, Clay Bowen, who operates BW Landscapes and writes the "Everyday Clay" column in Columbus, Mississippi. The conversation traces Clay's personal and professional journey—from dropping out of college and rising through the restaurant industry to starting a successful landscaping business back in his hometown.

The discussion delves into the challenges and rewards of both food service and landscaping, the importance of professional licensing, and the satisfaction Clay finds in contributing to his local community. He emphasizes authenticity in his columns, shares how feedback from readers has affected him, and relates lessons learned to his family and personal growth, including health improvements and supporting his wife through breast cancer. The episode also discusses broader topics: generational misunderstandings, local business challenges, the increasing need for authenticity in media, and adapting to new technologies like AI. Both Colin and Clay reflect on the power of local storytelling, the value of leaving a record for future generations, and the importance of community support.

Host Colin Krieger is a top Realtor and home restoration specialist in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi and is a community leader who focuses on fundraising endeavors that support those in need.