During my two and a half decades in TV news, unfortunately, I covered far too many domestic violence calls. Often, it would be a standoff with police. And those are just the calls that we know about. There are so many people who are suffering in silence even today. Someone trying to shed light on this problem is my next guest, Dr. Brooke Jones, the founder and president of Stronger Women.
I wrote a book in 2002. In addition to my TV job, I went around like a crazy man giving 300 speeches a year for six straight years. I sold 70,000 copies of a $10 book, which launched this PR firm. This experience gave me a great respect for the speaking industry and the people who do it at the highest level. They have to be on, no matter their personal life. Somebody who knows that well is Antoniette Roze, CEO of WPC Global Speakers & Trainers.
The Gen Z generation and Millennials sometimes put off getting married, so their pets become their kids. The pet product industry is just exploding like it never has before. My next guest, Eugenia Davis, the founder and CEO of The Paw Social, knows that very well.
I've seen on the news that we're in the middle of the most significant transfer of wealth in human history. There's an old Chinese proverb that the first generation makes the money, the second generation tries to preserve it because they saw mom and dad work so hard, and by the third generation, they've squandered it. That is still true today. Jim Shields is the founder and CEO of The Shields Group.
I've got a confession. I'm such a pleaser. I like to say yes to people. I always want to please people, and I often over-commit. I join too many boards and associations, and suddenly, I don't have time to put my oxygen mask on first. I need to learn how to quit more often. Lloyd Banks is an expert on that, he is an international keynote speaker.
As the owner of a PR and marketing firm, and now podcast/television network, I'm fascinated by people who are playing at the top of their game. That's why James Weiss, Managing Director with Big Drop Inc, is joining us on the show today.
A decade ago, I had the privilege of doing some PR work for the town of Forney. At the time, they hired me because nobody knew where they were. I guess the secret is out because everybody is moving to Forney. According to the Dallas Business Journal, it is the top town in North Texas in terms of percentage of growth. The secret is out, and today, we speak with the mayor of the City of Forney, Jason Roberson.
Have you ever met somebody and felt like you've known them your whole life? That describes my next guest, and it's because we share so many things in common. We both did the TV news thing and now we're both entrepreneurs. I want you to meet my next guest, Kezhal Dashti, with Dashti Media.
What happened to civility? Don't you remember when everybody talked and listened, and there was a give-and-take? And social media has only amplified this. So many comments on social media may not be something the person believes, but they're trying to get enough likes and shares. Jonathan Thorp, Chief Learning Officer at Quantum Connections, is somebody on a mission to change.
During my career in TV news, I covered some significant cases and just happened to cover a few cases that my next guest also covered. But he was on the other side. I'm covering it as a reporter, and he is covering it as a crime scene investigator. Daniel Rhodes is in the studio and has more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement.
I'm a big fan of the TV show cheers. I will sometimes watch the entire run of 10 seasons back to back to back to back. And there's something about a place where everybody knows your name: a neighborhood bar, a restaurant, a cozy feel. A couple who knows that well is Dennis Johnson and Sonja Singer, and they invested in a wonderful company called Bohemian Bull.
I know countless leaders leading big companies who may have yet to read a leadership book. Sometimes, even coaches need coaches. Somebody who knows well is Meg Rentschler, an executive and mentor coach.
Well, there's good news. If you want a break in the modeling industry, you no longer have to be a size zero. That's so 1970s. The modeling industry is changing, and they're looking for regular people. A lot of that is driven by social media. You just don't trust something that's too glossy and perfect. Terrance Stephens, a model, actor, and coach, will discuss this with us.
The real estate market has had its challenges all over the country. It is not so much in North Texas, but certainly all over. It's been slow, at least slower than it was two years ago. My theory is that anytime the economy gets slow, it weeds out the people who watched Million Dollar Listing, saw the commissions, and thought it was that easy. So, as some realtors leave the market, the strong survive. My next guest is such a person, Kim Maher is with The Magic Train.
I think you would all agree with me that we've got problems in our society that go way beyond who the president is. We all have a stress epidemic going on. We're over-medicating ourselves sometimes with alcohol or caffeine. We're wired. We're tired. To talk about that today is Gauri Junnarkar, a health living expert.
I'm sure you've heard about the largest transfer of wealth in human history. You have all these baby boomers who are exiting the workforce and passing on their wealth to the millennials and Gen z's. But often, they are not interested in Mom and Dad's business. So, you need private equity firms to come in and sort this all out. I can't think of a better guest to talk about this than Francoise Mattice and Carl Hart from Millbank Capital.
I can't think of a more crowded market space than skincare. You go to any grocery store or pharmacy, and there are aisles and aisles of skincare products that are promising this and that. Often, you find yourself with 15 bottles on your sink that are all a part of your nighttime routine. Somebody who wants to change that is Adrienne McCurry with Mimosa Lane.
I am sixty years old and have no intention of ever getting old. I've been on an anti-aging program for about a decade, and I can honestly tell you, in my mind, I feel 22. People who are equally as passionate about this subject are my next guests, Sarah Carrillo and Dave Baxter with Gameday Men's Health, who are in the studio.
Virtually every family in America has been touched by cancer. When you get a cancer diagnosis, not only is your mind swimming with what could happen, but in many cases, you might not have the insurance necessary to pay those bills. That can be devastating to an already stressful situation. Someone who knows this very well is Victoria Gonzalez with Variety.
I believe in paying taxes, but nobody believes in paying more than their fair share. Unfortunately, taxes are often an afterthought for individuals and business owners. Today, Monika Hengesbach with Decision Financial Services will discuss that.
I spent 25 years in TV news, had a fantastic career, and did some wonderful things. But I must be honest with you: I've never been happier being an entrepreneur and my own boss. I wish I had done this a long time ago. Someone who knows what I'm talking about is in the studio. Irving Chung, with FranGuidance, is in the studio today.
I've always been fascinated with music and bands. Some have soared to the heights of their industries, while others just remain garage bands. It's a complicated industry, and it's complicated to get it right. In the studio today are three members of Atomic Junkshot: Aaron Perlut, Clay Mudd, and Brian McCary.
One of my favorite expressions is that it's not how many times you get knocked down; it's how many times you get up. Unfortunately, we're all going to get knocked down. And some people stay down. It could be the loss of a loved one or a health scare, but if you stay down, that's not what life is about. And that's not what God wants for all of us. My next guest, Maggie Eckburg with The EG Life, would agree.
As a member of the media for 25 years, I can tell you that the media often scares people and puts out headlines that are fairly misleading when we talk about real estate as a country. That's one thing. There's another thing. When you talk about real estate in Texas, it continues to be one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. And someone who knows that very well is Michael Hershenberg with The Hershenburg Group.
I am a proud Catholic, and I have discovered that North Texas has such a vibrant Catholic community that I'm always running into people with amazing stories. My next guest has just such a story. Monica Ashour is with TOBET, The Theology of the Body Evangelization Team.
Most people would agree with me that there are two economies. The stock market is hitting new highs every day, unemployment is low, and yet the average American and those in the poverty zone are struggling. They're living paycheck to paycheck. So, when they see these highs and lows, it doesn't apply to them. Then something happens, like their rent being raised, and suddenly, they are in turmoil. They turn to my next guest, Rebecca Cox, with GRACE Grapevine.
How many small business owners can relate to this problem? You're cruising along, and then a couple of clients don't pay you on time, suddenly, you have a cash crunch. If you go to your bank and want an extension on your line of credit or a small business loan, then you get told no. What does that person do? They turn to my next guest, Greg Roberts, with The Roberts Consulting Group.
When you think about promotional products, most people think about a koozie or a calendar. However, the industry has evolved, and anything you can imagine can have your logo on that product. Phillip Brown with Fully Promoted will explain.
It's the fastest-growing demographic in America, and unfortunately, many of its success stories are not being told. My next guest is someone who's on a mission to change that. Jorge Ferraez, the publisher of Latino Leaders, is in the studio.
The late Toni Brinker appeared on my show a few years ago. She said, "Jeff, there's a distrust between the cops and the community, and we need to bring some healing together." She worked tirelessly to make that come true, and it made a profound difference on this planet. Then, tragically, she died in April, and the whole organization has now been turned over to Ian Feuer, the president and CEO of One CommunityUSA.
