Presented by the The Business Journals of Texas and sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company, this series features in-depth conversations with Texas business leaders each week. We rotate through Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio to deliver insight from across the state.
You've probably seen them, and you might even own a few of the iconic Texas-themed apparel items produced by Tumbleweed TexStyles. But did you know the company was founded by two teachers who transformed a $700 investment into millions in revenue? In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes Co-Founder & CEO Brian Wysong to share his inspirational story.
What was once a dream is now a decade of reality for Tavo Hellmund and racing fans across America. With this year's United States Grand Prix in the books, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson connects with Hellmund to reflect on his journey, bringing F1 to Austin. The overwhelming success of our event has led to a race in Miami and next year's inaugural event under the lights on the Vegas Strip.
With lessons learned from exponential growth in other Texas markets, San Antonio's leaders are carefully guiding thoughtful growth around the city. In this episode, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold invites South Texas Business Partnership President & CEO Al Arreola Junior to share his vision.
Rani Puranik wears several hats- as EVP, CFO and future CEO of Worldwide Oilfield Machine, she leads over 4,000 employees worldwide. She's also a mother, daughter and author, and in all of those roles she's an inspirational leader. In this episode with HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams, Rani offers insight on her family's successful energy business and shares tips from her upcoming book "7 Letters to My Daughters".
How did a kid from Canada who wanted to be a police officer find his way to Texas, leading one of America's top Hispanic institutions? It's the story of a girl, George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning", and a belief that higher education is the ticket to a better life. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse to share his inspirational story.
Mentioning artificial intelligence or AI often puts employees on edge. Thoughts of The Terminator, or worse, robots taking over the workforce tend to be the assumption with AI. But that's not the case according to DBJ 40 Under 40 Honoree Andrew Louder, founder of Louder Co. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider explores the world of AI with Louder, who shares practical, real world applications that are helping businesses grow.
In the latest installment of our popular "Best of Texas" series, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold profiles a trio of top business leaders from the Alamo City. Featured guests in this episode include: Will Hurd: Former Congressman & Author of "American Reboot" Adriana Flores: Alamo Music, Third Gen Family Business Owner Katie Harvey: CEO, KGBTexas Communications
How can researchers conduct an asthma study, which African Americans are 40% more likely to suffer than non-Hispanic whites, with only a handful of African Americans in the group? Andrea Durham wondered the same thing, starting Durham Research Collaborative to make clinical research more inclusive, assessible and seamless. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider profiles Durham, one of our 40 Under 40 Honorees.
The battles that took place almost 200 years ago still resonate for native Texans, and The Alamo symbolizes our strength, independence and a sacred place that changed the course of history. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold welcomes Kate Brown, Executive Director of the Alamo Trust. Our 2022 Woman of the Year award winner shares why she accepted the challenge of leading the landmark's restoration and transformation.
In this Best of Texas special edition, Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes three of the region's top technology leaders to share their perspective on the past, present and future of Austin's tech scene. Joining us in this episode: Stephanie Dismore, Managing Director, HP North America Tom Sweet, Chief Financial Officer, Dell Dean Drako, CEO, Eagle Eye Networks
As inflation and energy prices abate, there are still many uncertainties facing businesses across Texas. Supply chains remain erratic, the labor market is severely constricted, and higher corporate taxes are on the way. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams connects with Amy Chronis, Vice Chair, US Oil, Gas and Chemicals Leader and Managing Partner at Deloitte for an update.
After a successful 25 year career at Univision, Luis Patino felt the calling to return to Austin and take over the non-profit and award-winning Public Broadcasting Service, Austin PBS, home to the legendary "Austin City Limits". In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Patino back to town, tracing his path to the top of the industry, and revealing why he chose to shake up his already established career.
She first visited Space City with her father to watch a launch from mission control, associating Houston with "magic, with possibility, with exploration". Years later, Khori Dastoor returns after a magical opera and theater career to lead Houston Grand Opera. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams profiles Dastoor who shares her big vision for Houston's arts scene.
It's been over two years since we last checked in with Ragan, President of Wildcat Management. While the world has changed, or adjusted, development in Dallas is back on track like it's 2019 again. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider invites Tanya back for an update on her projects, and she shares her optimistic outlook for all of Texas.
The commercial real estate profession offers tremendous opportunities for success, but the tradeoff is an on-demand, high stress environment with years of development and millions of dollars at stake on every deal. 2022 Best Places to Work Winner Foresite Commercial Real Estate relieved the stress by putting family and flexibility first. In this episode, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold profiles Founder & Managing Broker Bethany Babcock.
It's a challenge to single out just three business leaders who display the diversity of talent and industries in Houston. In this Best of Texas episode, we pull from our podcast archives as HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams profiles the following leaders: Heather Houston, Scenic Houston Jay Steinfeld, Blinds.com Ashley DeWalt, DivInc
After 25 years building success on the baseball diamond, JJ Gottsch is turning his talent and attention to the Professional Bull Riders new Team Series. In this episode, ABJ Assistant Managing Editor Paul Thompson corrals the busy executive for 30 minutes to learn more about why he accepted this new opportunity. Plus, Gottsch offers his optimistic forecast for the growth of future of professional sports in Austin.
Featuring the Best of Big D in this episode! There's no shortage of talent in Texas. In fact, our state is overflowing with entrepreneurs who are disrupting their respective industries. In this special edition, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider spotlights three of our past podcast guests who are leading innovation in product development, marketing and human capital: Nathan Sheets, CEO, Nature Nate's Honey Cheri Garcia, CEO, Cornbread Hustle John Merris, CEO, Solo Stove...
No one has ever accused Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach of playing it safe. Since taking over, he and his team have implemented a strategic, innovative vision to transform the former Air Force base into an innovation and transportation hub. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Sam Boykin hosts an update with the region's visionary leader.
Austin's tech scene is showing no signs of slowing, and Charles Schwab's tech-focused campus in North Austin has the bandwidth to bring on plenty of new talent. In this episode, Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Managing Director & Chief Information Officer Dennis Howard who shares his vision for Austin, and Charles Schwab's plan for continued growth in Texas.
With inflation raging, gas prices at record highs and mortgage interest rates spiking, many assume the real estate market will follow the stock market with a significant price correction. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams invites Houston Association of Realtors Chair Jennifer Wauhob to share why the bubble won't burst this time.
She was the girl who not only wrote code, but pried apart the classic Commodore 64 to learn what made it tick. Curious by nature, inspired by technology, and an influencer in the hospitality industry, Gretta Brooks has parlayed professional and very personal experiences into success with SalesBoost. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes Gretta for an inspirational conversation about overcoming challenges and inspiring growth.
Dr. Alicia Makaye's energy, passion and transparency are contagious. In this episode, you'll experience why she's one of the most successful business leaders in North Texas. The Co-Founder & CEO of Richardson-based GXA, which she started with her husband George, has parlayed her Air Force experience in the male-dominated tech industry. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider leads a refreshing conversation with Makaye, who reveals her keys to success.
"Little towns grow big men". That motto certainly applies to Jerome Karam, who grew up in tiny Oakdale, Louisiana and migrated to the Houston-area in 1986. Karam is now the patriarch of JMK5 Holdings, LLC, along with his wife Leslie and five adult children- thus the namesake JMK5. In this episode, HBJ Real Estate Reporter Florian Martin catches up with Karam, who shares his vision and passion for remaking real estate.
After 7 successful years as the first female leader at historic Huston-Tillotson University, Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette is turning the page on her next chapter in life, and business. She brought private sector expertise to the public university, and in turn, shared insight and impactful knowledge with the private sector during her tenure. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Dr. Pierce Burnette to reflect on her time at Huston-Tillotson. A celebration of her illustrious c...
Most experts admit this is the most unpredictable financial period in modern times. America's post-pandemic balance sheet is saddled with $30 trillion in debt, inflation rages, interest rates are rising, and the stock market is sinking. What lies ahead, and is the housing market the next sector to get hit? In this episode, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold invites financial advisor Darryl Lyons, CEO of PAX Financial Group to offer his forecast.
It's the American Dream personified: As a young man, Alfredo Flores, Sr. moved to America and gained employment as a piano tuner. When the Great Depression hit home, he went from repossessing piano's to selling them. Almost 93 years later, Adriana Flores continues the family business legacy, successfully guiding Alamo Music Center through the pandemic, something that would've made her grandfather proud. In this episode, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold welcomes Adriana to share the family's succes...
All the ingredients are there, so Ashley DeWalt and his team at DivInc Houston are focused on making this market the sports, entertainment and gaming capital of not only Texas, but the world. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams welcomes the sports & entertainment management consulting guru to share his vision for Houston, the sports industry, and how e-sports, crypto and NFT will transform how the game is played- on, and off the field.
When Nicole Brennig arrived in Austin 15+ years ago, the legal scene didn't offer the same services as bigger markets like New York or Dallas. But with Austin's explosive growth over that period, professional service firms are now offering expertise catering to the tech, investment and other sectors calling Austin home. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes DLA Piper Managing Partner Nicole Brennig to share her perspective on this growth, and what returning to the office wi...
In this timely and thought provoking episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes Dennis McQuistion, who provides his insight and unique perspective on corporate governance. McCuistion, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Dallas, and former Executive Director at the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, is being honored as a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for the 2022 Outstanding Directors Awards for Excellence i...
