What do good leadership and good chicken have in common? In this episode, Chick-fil-A owner/operator and Army veteran, Allen Arant, shares what he has learned about leadership, teamwork, and perseverance through years of serving and leading others. Plus, he's got a Chick-fil-A menu hack or two to share!

Find Allen's Chick-fil-A restaurants at Bartlett – The Shoppes at Bartlett | Chick-fil-A and Memphis – Austin Peay Highway | Chick-fil-A

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Highlights:

01:24 – Tell us about your background and how you got to Chick-fil-A.

05:46 – What makes your restaurants unique and what are you most proud of?

09:24 – What does good workplace culture mean to you?

17:29 – How did the Army prepare you for where you are now?

24:07 – What does leadership mean to you?

27:37 – What advice do you share with younger team members?

31:52 – How have your team members taken the initiative and become leaders themselves?

34:05 – Is there any financial advice you give to your team members?

38:31 – What's your go-to Chick-fil-A order?

39:35 – What is the best financial advice you've ever been given?

40:50 – If you found some extra change in your pocket, what would you spend it on?

How can ordinary people make an extraordinary impact for the underdogs in their community? In our newest episode, football coach and Memphis native Bill Courtney shares his journey from underdog to mentor, serving students as a coach and inspiring others— leading to the Oscar-winning documentary Undefeated.

Bill is the host of An Army of Normal Folks podcast, where he interviews everyday people making an impact in their communities. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!

01:15 – How did your journey begin?

04:22 – What aspect of coaching made it such a passion for you?

08:56 – Can you tell us about the Oscar-winning documentary, Undefeated, made about you?

14:00 – Can you tell us about your podcast, An Army of Normal Folks, and the service clubs that go with it?

18:40 – What defines great leadership?

27:34 – Why is financial literacy important?

32:40 – What encouragement would you give to people who want to help but don't know where to start?

36:10 – What is the best financial advice you've ever been given?

41:34 – If you found some extra change in your pocket, what would you spend it on?

To listen to An Army of Normal Folks podcast, visit https://www.normalfolks.us/. For more information about Bill Courtney, visit https://www.coachbillcourtney.com/.

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Why is having honest money conversations so important for newlyweds? In this episode, Jackson and Amy Glas reflect on their first year of marriage, share real-life stories, and offer practical tips for saving money, building trust, and keeping your relationship with each other and your money transparent.

01:26 – Tell us about your story. How did you two meet?

03:28 – In many relationships, someone is a saver and someone is a spender. Which are each of you?

07:11 – As the spender, what do you like to spend your money on?

08:40 – What are your smart saving tips?

17:10 – Did you experience any struggles combining finances when you got married?

18:42 – What tips do you have for people who are about to get married?

21:42 – You mentioned that you like to travel. Do you have any fun trips planned for 2026?

26:15 – What's the best financial advice you've ever been given?

30:32 – If you found some extra change in your pocket, what would you spend it on?

The Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. To learn more about Leaders, visit leaderscu.com.