A homegrown success story, Terrence Maiden grew up in South Dallas, attended David Carter High School in Oak Cliff and was a football standout at TCU. In business, he's achieved success and is worked his way to the top of the commercial real estate world as one of the region's top executives. In this episode, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider catches up with Maiden, who is busy redeveloping a major property right down the street from where he grew up.
Jul 14, 2020•19 min
He's an American and Mexican success story, a bi-cultural creative leader who, along with his wife & co-founder Cathy and a talented team, built Lopez Negrete Communications into America's most influential Hispanic ad agency. In this episode, Alex joins Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to share his journey- from the agency's humble beginnings to today's position as an industry vanguard.
Jul 07, 2020•45 min
Oil businessman Tom Slick founded SwRI in 1947 when he proposed that the betterment of humanity depends on the use of advanced science and technology. Over 70 years later, SwRI now boats nine division dedicated to contract R&D problem solving for the government and private businesses across America. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Tony Quesada welcomes SwRI CEO Adam Hamilton to share the innovations and applications developed at this vital non-profit.
Jun 30, 2020•43 min
At the outset of 2020, Bank of America had ambitious plans to expand in the Austin market. Then COVID-19 hit, forcing the bank and its local leadership team to quickly pivot to PPP loans and small business support. In this episode of Texas Business Minds, ABJ Assistant Managing Editor Paul Thompson profiles B of A's Austin Market President Nikki Graham. Graham shares how her team is providing financial and emotional support to the community during these challenging times.
Jun 23, 2020•21 min
It's a cliche, but the "new normal" is something we're all adapting to. Perhaps no industry is more impacted by COVID-19 than restaurants, bars, and craft breweries. In this episode, Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams welcomes Ryan Soroka, Co-Founder, President, Hype Man and "Entrebrewneur" of 8th Wonder Brewery. Soroka shares the challenges his business faces, and what the future holds for the craft brewing industry in Houston.
Jun 16, 2020•35 min
COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on communities across the region, and the nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, Sarah Cotton Nelson from Communities Foundation of Texas joins Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider to share the positive impact of North Texas Cares. This funder collaborative of foundations and United Ways has come together to collect emergency funding requests, using a common online application , in order to simplify and streamline the...
Jun 09, 2020•48 min
San Antonio weathers the COVID-19 crisis thanks to the efforts of Eric Cooper and his team. Over almost two decades at the San Antonio Food Bank, Cooper has led the growth of the food bank from 10 million pounds delivered, to over 61 million per year. Now, as the crisis tests the resources and resolve of the community, Cooper joins SABJ reporter Jeanette Garcia to give us an update.
Jun 02, 2020•26 min
The COVID-19 crisis has decimated the restaurant & hospitality sectors. While many owners and operators fight for survival, others like Austin's Uchi reinvent and reengage with their audience. In this episode, Hai Hospitality CEO Tony Montero joins Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson. Montero shares how he and his team have extended their fine dining experience to curbside cuisine.
May 26, 2020•29 min
Urgent care clinics are experiencing the negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis like other businesses across the Houston area. Patient visits are actually down due to the virus. In this episode, Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams joins Dr. Juliet Breeze, CEO of Next Level Urgent Care. Dr. Breeze shares her concerns about telemedicine, and offers a reality check for those hoping for a return to normal by fall.
May 19, 2020•40 min
Downtown Dallas was booming prior to COVID-19, with Wildcat Management Owner & President Tanya Ragan leading the efforts. In this episode, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider profiles the past, present and future of the Historic West End. How is Ragan managing her real estate portfolio and working through this crisis? And what does the future hold for commercial real estate in the Downtown Dallas core?
May 12, 2020•39 min
The COVID-19 crisis forced businesses across Texas and around the world to improvise overnight. With millions transitioning to an at-home work environment, it left the door wide open for cyber criminals. In this episode, San Antonio Business Journal Tech Reporter Jeannette Garcia welcomes cybersecurity expert Bret Piatt, Chairman & CEO of Jungle Disk.
May 05, 2020•23 min
Few anticipated that COVID-19 would sweep the world and transform our lives. But Austin's issue-focused virtual incubator PandemicTech started preparing four years ago. Co-founded by the husband-wife MD team of Andrew Nerlinger and Lisa McDonald, PandemicTech relies on a community of innovators backed by a network of resources dedicated to fighting pandemic infectious disease threats. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson connects with Nerlinger to profile PandemicTech.
Apr 28, 2020•31 min
When the coronavirus hit Houston, National Signs CEO Cody Johnson and his management team transformed their business model in a matter of hours. Instead of cutting plastic for signs, they quickly reset to produce face shields. National Signs is now providing this critical PPE component to hospitals and first responders across Houston and around the country. In this episode, Johnson joins HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to share this business transformation and his forecast for the future of t...
Apr 21, 2020•31 min
As businesses across the state come to grips with the emergency stop in economic activity, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider calls on the state's most trusted expert, Dr. Ray Perryman for his insight. In this episode, Dr. Perryman shares why the Texas economy is more resilient than past downturns. He also offers opportunities for Texas business leaders in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
Apr 14, 2020•32 min
One of the most dynamic and inspiring leaders in San Antonio, Paula Gold-Williams leads a team of 3,000 at CPS Energy. Gold-Williams describes herself an "extroverted introvert"- a CPA who in 14 years at CPS worked her way to the top. In this episode, Gold-Williams sits down with SABJ Energy & Manufacturing Reporter Jessica Corso to share her business insight and "People First" vision.
Apr 07, 2020•34 min
COVID-19, the coronavirus, is putting the transformation of American healthcare delivery on fast-forward. Austin's Remedy is at the forefront of that technological shift, offering a blend of good old fashioned house calls, traditional clinics, and the latest applications in telemedicine. In this episode, Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson profiles former ER doc, Founder & CEO of Remedy, Jeremy Gabrysch.
Mar 31, 2020•29 min
The coronavirus cut short a successful opening season for the XFL's Houston Roughnecks, and ultimately forced the league to file for bankruptcy. In this episode, team President Brian Cooper sits down with Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams. Cooper shares the Roughnecks formula for success, and reflects on an unbeaten season that could've led to a championship celebration on home turf.
Mar 24, 2020•39 min
How did a high school teacher grading papers poolside transform the pre-mix cocktail industry? In this episode, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider features Merrilee Kick, founder of BuzzBallz. Kick shares how she took her idea and built a multi-million dollar business from scratch. As any small business owner can relate, it wasn't easy. But Kick and her close-knit team are enjoying every ounce of their success!
Mar 17, 2020•37 min
A decade ago XPEL was struggling and on the brink of bankruptcy. After a brief break from the company, Ryan Pape accepted the challenge to rejoin it as CEO. In this episode of Texas Business Minds, Pape sits down with San Antonio Business Journal Managing Editor Tony Quesada to share the drastic steps he took to lead the automotive paint protection film manufacturer back to profitability and position it as an industry leader.
Mar 10, 2020•39 min
From owning his own natural grocery store to helping run a worldwide chain that changed the way we think about and eat food, Walter Robb has been at the forefront of grocery innovation and sustainability for decades. These days, he's busy connecting entrepreneurs across the state. In this episode, Robb joins Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson to reflect on the past, present and future of food.
Feb 28, 2020•39 min
