After two decades producing some of television’s biggest reality hits — America’s Got Talent, Jersey Shore, Joe Millionaire, Chrisley Knows Best — I learned something simple but profound: the best stories aren’t about fame, they’re about why. Why people dream. Why they fall. Why they get back up. That’s where the real story lives.
When the world shut down and Hollywood began to unravel, I followed love and landed in Bentonville, Arkansas — a small town that changed everything I thought I knew about community. What I found here was a place built on connection, creativity, and purpose. From the world-class art of Crystal Bridges and The Momentary, to mountain bike trails that wind through the Ozarks, to neighbors who still wave from their porches — Bentonville has become my favorite place in America.
Now, GoodTimes is where I chase that same why through the voices of the people building this new frontier — chefs, founders, artists, and dreamers who remind us that success isn’t about spotlight, it’s about story.
Because when you understand why people do what they do, you don’t just tell a story — you feel it.
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After two decades producing some of television’s biggest reality hits — America’s Got Talent, Jersey Shore, Joe Millionaire, Chrisley Knows Best — I learned something simple but profound: the best stories aren’t about fame, they’re about why. Why people dream. Why they fall. Why they get back up. That’s where the real story lives.
When the world shut down and Hollywood began to unravel, I followed love and landed in Bentonville, Arkansas — a small town that changed everything I thought I knew about community. What I found here was a place built on connection, creativity, and purpose. From the world-class art of Crystal Bridges and The Momentary, to mountain bike trails that wind through the Ozarks, to neighbors who still wave from their porches — Bentonville has become my favorite place in America.
Now, GoodTimes is where I chase that same why through the voices of the people building this new frontier — chefs, founders, artists, and dreamers who remind us that success isn’t about spotlight, it’s about story.
Because when you understand why people do what they do, you don’t just tell a story — you feel it.
Stephanie Funk | The Future of Bentonville and the NWA Housing Market
GoodTimes with Damon Epps
56 minutes 53 seconds
2 years ago
Stephanie Funk | The Future of Bentonville and the NWA Housing Market
On this episode of The GoodTimes Show, host Damon Epps sits down with a powerhouse guest who has worn many hats and worn them well. Meet Stephanie Funk, luxury realtor at Engel & Völkers, impact investor, former influencer marketing pioneer, and someone who has played a key role in shaping the Bentonville we know today.
Stephanie shares her journey from being one of Bentonville’s original lifestyle bloggers to launching and selling Acorn, one of the first influencer marketing companies in the country. After hitting what she describes as rock bottom, she rebuilt her life and career to become an award-winning real estate agent, investor, and consultant. She is also an impact angel investor who supports startups across the region.
We dive into the Northwest Arkansas housing market, why it's such a smart place to invest, and what the future holds for Downtown Bentonville. Stephanie breaks down emerging neighborhoods, growth trends, and the best places to buy right now.
To wrap it up, we explore how she stays grounded, finds the good in every chapter, and continues to live life with purpose and intention. Insightful, inspiring, and packed with value, this is one episode you will not want to miss.
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After two decades producing some of television’s biggest reality hits — America’s Got Talent, Jersey Shore, Joe Millionaire, Chrisley Knows Best — I learned something simple but profound: the best stories aren’t about fame, they’re about why. Why people dream. Why they fall. Why they get back up. That’s where the real story lives.
When the world shut down and Hollywood began to unravel, I followed love and landed in Bentonville, Arkansas — a small town that changed everything I thought I knew about community. What I found here was a place built on connection, creativity, and purpose. From the world-class art of Crystal Bridges and The Momentary, to mountain bike trails that wind through the Ozarks, to neighbors who still wave from their porches — Bentonville has become my favorite place in America.
Now, GoodTimes is where I chase that same why through the voices of the people building this new frontier — chefs, founders, artists, and dreamers who remind us that success isn’t about spotlight, it’s about story.
Because when you understand why people do what they do, you don’t just tell a story — you feel it.
