Having grown up in Woodward, Kaleb Roach is excited to be back serving his hometown as the new Agent/Agency Owner of Farmers Insurance Agency, located in Stephenson Insurance Center. Learn more about Kaleb and his agency in today's episode of The Local!
Our scheduled winterization episode is a little late to the game, but I guess you never know when Oklahoma weather will strike! So if you haven't already prepared your home for winter, here are a few tips to make sure your property is ready to withstand the shift in seasons.
Today's guest is no stranger to Northwest Oklahoma. Travis Jett was raised in the "suburbs" of Slapout, attended Laverne High School, went on to Oklahoma State University for his undergrad, and later graduated with his law degree from Georgetown University. Travis has practiced law in Oklahoma City for the past 10 years, but the draw of raising his family close to home brought him back to Woodward where he is now an attorney at Hodgden Law Firm. Learn more about Travis in today's episode of The Local!
AoK Design started off as just two friends that love Woodward and wanted to showcase all the special places that make it home. After the overwhelming response to their initial tea towel and canvas bag design, they are now working with other towns across the area to offer their services. Through hand-painted watercolor illustrations by Kim and calligraphy by Allie, together, they develop a design that embodies everything that makes a town special. Learn more about AoK Design in today's episode of The Local!
In an effort to encourage Woodward area employees who have gone above and beyond during this pandemic, Sarah Boyce and Angie Lehman launched the "Step Ahead" Campaign, which focuses on rewarding hard-working employees with a new pair of Brown's tennis shoes valued at $150. Learn more about this campaign and these wonderful ladies in today's episode of The Local! To make a nomination, write a description of 100 words or less of who this person is, where they work, and why they deserve to be blessed with these comfortable shoes. Email all entries to NominateAworker@yahoo.com
Born and raised in Woodward, Lindsey Custers' love for helping people led her to a career as an Insurance Agent with BenTec Insurance Agency. Learn more about Lindsey and have some of your insurance questions answered!
Established in 1957, the United Fund of Woodward is a non-profit organization focused on providing financial assistance to 13 agencies that offer services and resources to the residents of Woodward County. Kelli Seacat, current board president, is here to tell us more about the organization, the agencies it benefits, and upcoming fundraising events you don't want to miss!
Zillow is arguably the most-popular home buying and selling platform on the market. Join Allie and I as we explain some of the common misconceptions behind the app in today's episode of The Local!
Since its founding in 1903, even before Oklahoma was a state, The Stock Exchange Bank has a rich history that is rooted deep in the Woodward community. Today, we have Andi Hopper, a Mortgage Loan Officer, to share about herself and her role at The Stock Exchange Bank. *The Stock Exchange Bank, member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
Meet Jose Garcia, General Manager in Sales at CM Brothers Auto Sales, a family-run car dealership located in Woodward. Being a fellow young professional, also in sales, I was interested to hear more about Jose's journey to a successful career in Northwest Oklahoma. Tune in for today's episode of The Local!
Now, more than ever, maintaining mental health is crucial. My good friend Lori Messenger, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Red Canyon Counseling, is going to be discussing the importance of professional counseling and sharing a few techniques to keep our minds healthy.
Meet Polly Cruse, owner of Just Beyond the Door, a home decor and gift store located here in Woodward. After opening her doors just about 10 years ago, Polly has lots of wisdom to share on how to build a successful small business. Learn more about Polly in today's episode of The Local!
Being a kid can be hard at times, let alone during a pandemic. Today, Zac Vanover, Youth Minister at the Woodward Church of Christ, tells us about his ministry journey, and how he is building relationships with kids amidst these unprecedented times. This episode is a great listen for everyone!
Meet Connie Rolen, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Bank7. Since Connie started the mortgage department a little over 9 years ago, she has been passionately helping her clients in purchasing new homes as well as refinancing. Learn more about Connie and Bank7 in today's episode of The Local!
Meet the guy behind the podcast, Branson Brewer! You could say Branson has been "working" in radio for the past 10 years, and he is only 24! From starting off as a janitor to now being an On-Air Personality and Account Executive at Classic Communications as well as a current student at Northwestern, he is a go-getter to say the least! FUN FACT: Branson and his wife, Jordan, were my very first real estate clients over 3 years ago!
Meet Gloria Rosales my investment partner for Woodward's newest event venue, Building 801! Learn about the story of this venture and how Building 801 can help make your next event a success. Check out our website at building801.com to book online!
We are now in week 4 of our NEW email newsletter, The Local Digest! Hooray for new adventures! Allie and I are creating valuable content each week for our subscribers, some entertaining, some informative, and some both! Learn what The Local Digest is all about in today's episode.
Meet Grant Walker, Senior Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer at Great Plains Bank in Woodward. Today, Grant is going to be breaking down some of the misconceptions about financing a home. Listen up first-time home buyers, you don't want to miss this episode!
When Wendy Marak moved to Woodward in 1983, she was working for the Department of Human Services, involved with everything from child welfare to supported employment. After 27 years of service, Wendy tried retirement for a few years and decided to start her second career in real estate! Even though in 2018 she officially retired, Wendy is involved in various organizations and continues to give back to the community. Learn more about Wendy's wealth of experience in today's episode of The Local!
Born and raised in Woodward, Tracy Evans has always had a passion for health and fitness. In 2013, after hard work and careful planning, she and her husband took a leap of faith and opened Woodward Wellness Center. With the understanding that gyms can be an intimidating environment, they have intentionally focused on providing the community with total health and wellness activities for everyone. Listen to Tracy's story and learn what Woodward Wellness Center has to offer!