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Join us as we welcome Amy Porter, Corporate Controller at Vestcom, to the Arkansas Talent Podcast! Amy brings over 25 years of accounting and finance experience across several major Arkansas companies, including Alltel, Windstream, Inuvo, and now Vestcom. In this episode, Amy shares her journey in building and leading high-performing teams, especially through periods of organizational change and restructuring.

In this show, you'll learn more about:

• Amy’s leadership philosophy and her approach to team building during transitions.
• How she fosters a strong company culture, integrates new team members, and the critical role flexibility plays in attracting and retaining top talent.
• Vestcom’s hybrid work model and the benefits that make it a great place to work, from flexible work arrangements to robust employee perks.
• Practical advice for finance leaders navigating change, and tips for aspiring accountants aiming for leadership roles.

Connect with Amy:(6) Amy Porter | LinkedIn

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For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.

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In this episode of the Arkansas Talent Podcast, hosts Stephanie and Chris sit down with Ryan Holder, Managing Director of Strategic M&A Advisors, LLC. Ryan is not only a respected expert in mergers and acquisitions but also a long-time friend and mentor to the hosts, having shared a similar career journey from recruitment at a Fortune 500 company to entrepreneurship. The conversation dives deep into Ryan’s background, the evolution of his business, and, most importantly, the critical role that teams and personnel play in company valuation and successful M&A transactions.

Ryan Holder brings over two decades of experience in sell-side M&A advisory, business valuation, and capital formation. With a Bachelor’s in Finance and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi, as well as a CPA designation, Ryan has built a reputation for guiding business owners through complex transactions. His firm, Strategic M&A Advisors, specializes in helping companies maximize their value and navigate the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes factors that drive company value. Ryan’s practical advice and real-world experience offer valuable guidance for building a business that stands the test of time—and attracts the right kind of attention when it’s time to make a move.

Connect with Ryan: (1) Ryan Holder, CPA | LinkedIn

More about Strategic M&A Advisors: https://strategicmaadvisors.com

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.

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Join Stephanie and Chris, Co-Founders/Owners of Arkansas Talent Group and the Arkansas Talent Podcast as they celebrate their one-year anniversary! The two founded Arkansas Talent Group on February 14, 2024, and take you on their journey as entrepreneurs in Arkansas. They talk about their favorite memories, successes, lessons learned, and their future growth plans, as well as advice for other recruiters, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs. They will also take this opportunity to thank their partners, friends, candidates, and clients for their support and collaboration over the past year in fulfilling their mission of "connecting top talent with exceptional companies in Arkansas."

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.