Serving More Than Bagels: The Fords’ Mission-Driven Journey
Ever wonder what happens when purpose drives a business more than profit? In this captivating conversation, Bill and Sheila Ford, founders of Ozark Mountain Bagel Company, reveal how a chance question – "Hey, you want to open a bagel shop?" – transformed their lives and the Northwest Arkansas food scene.The Fords share their remarkable journey from careers in oil refining and education to becoming beloved bagel entrepreneurs. After running a successful bagel shop in Oklahoma for eight years, they relocated to Northwest Arkansas in 2017, seeking a new adventure where they could continue their…
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