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Caddo ConvosUche Ajalla - NerdsToGo - McKinneyWelcome to Caddo Convos, the podcast that explores the vibrant community of businesses thriving in Caddo Office Reimagined. We're here to shine a light on the incredible entrepreneurs and professionals who make the most of our private offices, coworking spaces, and day office rentals in the Dallas/Fort Worth suburbs. On this episode, Buddy Broyles hosts Uche Ajalla of NerdsToGo - McKinney. After a career in finance, Uche Ajalla made the leap to entrepreneurship and now leads NerdsToGo McKinney, helping businesses and residents keep their tech running smoothly. In this episode of Caddo Convos, Uche shares how...2025-05-0812 min
Growing Your Business PodcastJordan HulcyJordan Hulcy - Load Bearing Beam Masters - Load Bearing Beam MastersMeet Jordan Hulcy – founder of Load Bearing Beam Masters and the structural problem-solver other contractors call after things go wrong. In this powerful episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Jordan shares how his team fixes collapsed ceilings, sagging beams, and DIY disasters—fast, clean, and engineered right the first time. Whether you're flipping a house, opening up a floor plan, or adding a second story, Jordan is who you call when structure matters most. 💬 “We solve the problems others create—and we do it right the first time.” 🔧 Jordan Hulcy's Top 5 Takeaways: Fixing Flipper M...2025-05-0614 min
Growing Your Business PodcastMarissa Rusnow - The Real Deal Life CoachFrom surviving to thriving. On this week’s Growing Your Business podcast, we welcomed Marissa Rusnow, founder of The Real Deal Life Coach and certified survivorship coach. After her own life-changing battle with cancer, Marissa now empowers fellow survivors to move beyond survival mode and rediscover purpose, peace, and passion. 🌿 If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions after a major life event, her message is for you. 💬 Listen to how Marissa helps survivors rebuild with clarity and confidence — one routine, one breakthrough, one empowered decision at a time. Contact: https://mz...2025-05-0112 min
Growing Your Business PodcastCathy Davis - Back Yard Pet ServicesOn this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, we meet Cathy Davis of Back Yard Pet Services — where loving pets meets process-driven excellence! From mobile grooming and at-home training to stress-free pet sitting, Cathy’s team brings care directly to your doorstep.Built from her own journey as a traveling professional turned pet-care entrepreneur, Cathy shows how heart and smart processes can grow a thriving business. Five Key Highlights: Full-Service, Mobile Pet Care: Cathy’s team brings grooming, training, and pet sitting straight to your home — keeping pets calm and pet parents stress-f...2025-04-2817 min
Growing Your Business PodcastBob Harper - Texas Cabinet Solutions"Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles" featuring Bob Harper of Texas Cabinet Solutions https://texascabinetsolutions.com/ 🔑 Key Takeaways (Bob Harper’s Best Content): Delivering Value Over Price: Bob’s mission isn’t to be the cheapest—he’s focused on delivering real value by transforming kitchens into efficient, beautiful spaces. Solving Hidden Pain Points: From lost Tupperware lids to clashing oven and dishwasher doors, Bob tackles the everyday frustrations homeowners forget are even fixable. User-Centered Kitchen Design: He modernizes the outdated “kitchen triangle” by designing around how families actually use their kitchen...2025-04-2419 min
Growing Your Business PodcastSallie Brigance of Thryv🚀 Want to grow your business without juggling 10 different tools? On this episode of Growing Your Business podcast with Buddy Broyles, Sallie Brigance of Thryv shares how her all-in-one platform helps small businesses dominate online—from killer websites to next-level CRM, social scheduling, and Google ranking strategies. 💡 With 25+ years in the game, Sallie brings real results and real care. 👇 Ready to make marketing easier? Tune in now! #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingTools #CRM #EntrepreneurTips #Thryv #GrowingYourBusiness 🎯 Top 5 Takeaways from Sallie Brigance of Thryv: All-in-One Marketing Hub: Thryv provides a full-service online marketing suite—websites, SEO, so...2025-04-1715 min
Caddo ConvosCarlos Meneses - Escape Zero GravityWelcome to Caddo Convos, the podcast that explores the vibrant community of businesses thriving in Caddo Office Reimagined. We're here to shine a light on the incredible entrepreneurs and professionals who make the most of our private offices, coworking spaces, and day office rentals in the Dallas/Fort Worth suburbs. Join us as we share their stories, celebrate their successes, and dive into the benefits of working in a space that's close to home but offers so much more than working from home. On this episode of Caddo Convos, Buddy Broyles hosts Carlos Meneses of Es...2025-04-1014 min
Growing Your Business PodcastMelanie Padron - IT ArchiTeksOn the Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles podcast, guest Melanie Padron of IT ArchiTeks delivered an insightful and compelling message on the critical role of cybersecurity, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. With a security-first approach rooted in her company's military background, Padron emphasized transforming employees from the weakest link into the strongest line of defense through a culture of open communication and proactive reporting. She shared eye-opening stats, including that 90% of cyberattacks stem from human error and that a breach can occur in just 49 seconds after a bad click. Highlighting real-world horror stories—like a century-old trucking co...2025-04-1020 min
Growing Your Business PodcastGlynn Crutsinger - Real Property Management One SourceOn the Growing Your Business podcast, Buddy Broyles interviews Glynn Crutsinger, who shares his journey from corporate project management to founding his property management business. Glynn emphasizes his firm's comprehensive approach: handling everything from marketing and tenant screening to maintenance and evictions, describing it as the "Walmart of property management." Catering primarily to single-family homeowners, he highlights trust as the cornerstone of his service, ensuring transparency through tools like a proprietary portal. https://www.rpmonesource.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glynn-crutsinger-b2338515/ (214)-721-0727 Podcast Sponsors: Podcast P...2025-04-0818 min
Growing Your Business PodcastJonathan Kuchera - LeafyLinkOn this episode, Buddy Broyles hosts Jonathan Kuchera, founder of LeafyLink. Jonathan shares his expertise in digital marketing, emphasizing the importance of connecting brands with their audiences through SEO and social media strategies. He highlights the power of local SEO, optimizing Google Business Profiles, and ensuring businesses are listed on platforms like Yelp, Apple, and even MapQuest. Jonathan's unique approach to social media marketing prioritizes short-form video content, leveraging trends across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to boost engagement. He underscores the significance of using keywords in Google reviews for better search rankings and distinguishes Leafy L...2025-04-0319 min
Caddo ConvosColleen Mier - Foundation For ChoiceWelcome to Caddo Convos, the podcast that explores the vibrant community of businesses thriving in Caddo Office Reimagined. We're here to shine a light on the incredible entrepreneurs and professionals who make the most of our private offices, coworking spaces, and day office rentals in the Dallas/Fort Worth suburbs. Join us as we share their stories, celebrate their successes, and dive into the benefits of working in a space that's close to home but offers so much more than working from home. https://caddooffices.com/ On this episode of Caddo Convos", Buddy Broyles hosts Colleen Mier...2025-04-0311 min
Growing Your Business PodcastIrum Jones - Dallas Professional WomenOn this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Buddy hosts Irum Jones, Chief Empowerment Officer of Dallas Professional Women (DPW), as she shares how her journey from running a successful electrical business to supporting entrepreneurs led to the creation of DPW. She highlights DPW’s mission to serve both women professionals and businesses that cater to them, providing resources from startup guidance to scaling strategies. Through curated events like the Marketing Mixer Lab and Business Boost Mastermind, DPW offers practical tools, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Jones emphasizes the organization's commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and empowering professionals, particularly th...2025-04-0124 min
Growing Your Business PodcastSusan Hubbard - Herculean HR, LLCOn this episode of "Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles", we meet Susan Hubbard, founder of Herculean HR, LLC, who provides crucial HR services tailored for small to mid-sized businesses, helping them navigate employee relations, compliance, recruitment, and succession planning. A strong advocate for contingency planning, she emphasizes the importance of a backup plan in case a business leader can no longer run operations. Her expertise extends to regulatory compliance, payroll, performance management, and employee handbooks, ensuring businesses stay legally protected and operationally efficient. She also advises on worker classification, helping companies avoid costly missteps between W-2 employees and 1099...2025-03-2724 min
Growing Your Business PodcastSheila Marie Williamson - Haiman Hogue PLLCOn this episode, Buddy Broyles hosts Sheila Marie Williamson of Haiman Hogue PLLC as she emphasizes the critical importance of estate planning to protect families from unnecessary legal and financial burdens. She highlights that without proper planning—such as wills, trusts, and business structuring—families can face costly and public probate proceedings, guardianship disputes, or even financial vulnerability. Sheila dispels myths that trusts are only for the wealthy, explaining how they provide privacy and ease for families during difficult times. As a faith-based firm, Haiman Hogue prioritizes education, free consultations, and long-term client relationships, ensuring people are informed and empo...2025-03-2028 min
Caddo ConvosRay Myers - EOS WorldwideOn this episode of Caddo Convos, Buddy Broyles hosts Ray Myers, a seasoned entrepreneur and EOS implementer, as he shares his journey of discovering the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how it transformed his struggling software company into a profitable business within 15 months. With nine businesses under his belt—some thriving, others failing—Myers emphasizes that EOS is not software but a set of proven, practical tools designed to help business owners regain control, scale effectively, and avoid common pitfalls. He now dedicates his career to coaching leadership teams, helping them align on vision, build sustainable systems, and...2025-03-2022 min
Growing Your Business PodcastAdam Tunks - First Person CapitalOn this episode, Buddy Broyles hosts Adam Tunks of First Person Capital. Adam explains how his firm specializes in preserving wealth through commercial real estate loan investments, offering investors stability and monthly returns rather than long-term speculative growth. Unlike traditional private equity or venture capital, First Person Capital focuses on short-term commercial real estate loans that generate consistent income. Their primary clients include nonprofits, endowments, and foundations, which prioritize capital preservation and steady cash flow to fund their missions. Tunks highlights the firm's strategic partnership with Graham Mortgage Corporation, which originates and manages these loans. He shares a...2025-03-1827 min
Caddo ConvosBrandon Briscoe - Clean Finances In this episode of Caddo Convos, guest Brandon Briscoe, founder of Clean Finances, shares how his firm helps small businesses and nonprofits manage their finances through outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services. With a background in nonprofit accounting and a degree in economics from UT Arlington, Brandon started Clean Finances ten years ago after realizing many organizations needed financial expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. He emphasizes the emotional burden that financial disorganization can bring and how his firm transforms confusion into clarity, allowing clients to reclaim their time, elevate profits, and maximize impact. Brandon a...2025-03-1312 min
Growing Your Business PodcastTrey Rush - PayTechPlusIn this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, guest Trey Rush from PayTechPlus shares his expertise on payment processing risks and solutions for business owners. Trey explains that many businesses unknowingly expose themselves to financial risk by using standard payment platforms like Stripe or Square, which lack proper underwriting and can result in sudden account holds or chargebacks. He specializes in helping high-risk industries—such as marketing agencies, contractors, CPAs, and other service-based businesses—navigate these challenges through customized payment solutions, compliance strategies, and tender-based pricing. Trey emphasizes the importance of understanding dispute risk, implementing clea...2025-03-1324 min
Growing Your Business PodcastBertha Guzman - Pipoka Marketing StudioOn this episode of Growing Your Business, Buddy Broyles hosts: Bertha Guzman, founder of Pipoka Marketing Studio, shares her expertise in helping businesses grow by effectively connecting with the Latino community. She emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' backgrounds, cultures, and psychological traits to create impactful marketing strategies. Pipoka Marketing Studio offers affordable, tailored solutions for solopreneurs, small businesses, and medium-sized companies, bridging the gap between big agency services and budget-conscious entrepreneurs. Bertha’s journey from being a lawyer in Venezuela to a marketing expert in the U.S. underscores her resilience and passion for guiding businesses to...2025-03-1112 min
Caddo ConvosJoe Ruzicka - Adams KeeganIn this episode of Caddo Convos, guest Joe Ruzicka of Adams Keegan discusses how his company provides HR, payroll, and benefits solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. With a background as a former Navy pilot, Joe shares how he transitioned into the HR services industry and why Adams Keegan is a game-changer for businesses struggling with HR complexities. He highlights their comprehensive, high-touch approach that differentiates them from larger, impersonal providers like ADP. One standout success story involves helping a nationwide RV park management company streamline their commercial insurance, ultimately saving them time and money. Joe also emphasizes the...2025-03-0611 min
Growing Your Business PodcastDan Klonowski - ThriventDan Klonowski, a financial advisor at Thrivent, discusses the balance between financial responsibility and strategic debt management, distinguishing his approach from Dave Ramsey’s strict anti-debt philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning, noting that while Ramsey provides a great foundational framework, he cannot offer individualized, situation-specific advice. Klonowski’s expertise lies in working with nonprofit professionals, teachers, and church leaders—people driven by long-term missions who understand planning but often neglect their personal financial well-being. He shares his journey from teaching to financial advising, highlighting his ability to simplify complex financial concepts and build long-t...2025-03-0625 min
Caddo ConvosMarin Sandoz - Shakespeare DallasIn this episode of Caddo Convos, Marin Sandoz, Development Director of Shakespeare Dallas, shares insights into the organization's mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Located at Tennyson Park, Shakespeare Dallas offers outdoor performances and recently launched an indoor winter season. Marin highlights the company’s commitment to affordability, with low priced tickets and free entry for those unable to pay. She also discusses her role in fundraising, engaging donors, and expanding community outreach, particularly to younger audiences and underserved schools through the "Shakespeare on the Go" educational program. With a small staff of fiv...2025-02-2723 min
Growing Your Business PodcastNoah Dunn - Seize Your SuccessIn the "Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles" podcast, guest speaker Noah Dunn, founder of Seize Your Success, shares his passion for coaching and personal development, emphasizing the importance of "success skills" for individuals, businesses, and now, middle schoolers. Dunn describes how his own career transition from project management to coaching inspired his focus on leadership, communication, and goal-setting workshops. His latest initiative, Teen Success Lab, equips middle schoolers with time management, decision-making, and confidence-building tools to navigate their futures. Recognizing the need for professional development in small businesses, Dunn also provides corporate workshops that enhance team dynamics, negotiation...2025-02-2025 min
Caddo ConvosWes Keeton - The Keeton GroupIn this episode of Caddo Convos, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Wes Keeton of The Keeton Group to discuss the unique financial solutions he provides to small business owners. Wes specializes in helping businesses create internal private banking systems, ensuring they have access to capital without relying on traditional banks. Wes shares his insights on common financial challenges business owners face, including securing funding, managing partner agreements, and retaining key employees. He emphasizes the importance of proactive financial planning, particularly in preparing for unexpected events such as the sudden loss of a business partner. ...2025-02-2019 min
Caddo ConvosRobb Rothrock - Rothrock Financial GroupOn this episode of Caddo Convos, Buddy Broyles hosts Robb Rothrock of Rothrock Financial Group as he discusses his journey from health insurance to financial advising, emphasizing the importance of planning for retirement with a personalized approach. He highlights how his work helps clients navigate concerns like Medicare, investment risks, and income sustainability in retirement, ensuring they don’t outlive their savings. Rothrock stresses that financial planning isn’t just about numbers—it’s about understanding each client’s goals, whether that’s leaving a legacy or maximizing their lifestyle. He outlines his consultative process, starting with understanding a client’s fin...2025-02-1324 min
Growing Your Business PodcastRobb Rothrock - Rothrock Financial GroupIn this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyes, Rob Rothrock of Rothrock Financial Group discusses his journey from health insurance to financial advising, emphasizing the importance of planning for retirement with a personalized approach. He highlights how his work helps clients navigate concerns like Medicare, investment risks, and income sustainability in retirement, ensuring they don’t outlive their savings. Rothrock stresses that financial planning isn’t just about numbers—it’s about understanding each client’s goals, whether that’s leaving a legacy or maximizing their lifestyle. He outlines his consultative process, starting with understanding a client’s financial pi...2025-02-1323 min
Growing Your Business PodcastMario Wilson - 12 Media GroupOn this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Mario Wilson, founder of 12 Media Group, emphasizes the power of video production in building trust for businesses. He explains that while DIY video content has its place, professionally produced videos create a lasting impact and credibility. His company’s streamlined process—discovery calls, pre-production planning, and revision-until-satisfaction—ensures high-quality, goal-oriented content. Wilson shares his journey from marketing in the fitness industry to establishing a business that helps service-based companies convey their unique value. A notable success story includes working with a customer, where strategically placed videos boosted conversions by addres...2025-02-0623 min
Growing Your Business PodcastKent Davis - Dallas Sunrise MaidsIn this episode of "Growing Your Business," Kent Davis, founder of Dallas Sunrise Maids, shares the inspiring story behind his house cleaning company. After relocating from Panama to Plano, Texas, to secure better services for his autistic son, Kent partnered with a friend to learn the cleaning business and launch his venture. Dallas Sunrise Maids thrives on a simple motto: “Open the door to a peaceful and relaxing home,” serving overwhelmed homeowners, pet owners, and families with young children. Kent highlights his streamlined pricing model, use of consistent two-person teams, and optional green cleaning services for eco-conscious clients. With a te...2025-01-3029 min
Caddo ConvosRon Hall - Busy Noggin IncOn the Caddo Convos podcast, Ron Hall, founder of Busy Noggin, Inc., a custom software and website development company, shares insights into his 16-year journey of building tailored digital solutions. His business specializes in complex projects that involve large content websites, interactive applications, and third-party system integrations, often collaborating with design firms to deliver top-tier results. Mr. Hall emphasizes a "Hollywood model" approach, assembling specialized teams for each project and maintaining long-term client relationships spanning years. Highlighting success stories, he discusses partnerships with prestigious clients like the Museum of Science and Industry, Alamo.org, and Gandy Inc., showcasing his...2025-01-3023 min
Caddo ConvosTiffany Freeman-Scott - Bridged Connections PsychiatryIn this episode of Caddo Convos, guest Tiffany Freeman-Scott, a seasoned psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Bridged Connections Psychiatry, shares her journey into mental health care and her passion for supporting mothers, families, and teens. She highlights her work with perinatal and postpartum women, addressing struggles like depression, anxiety, and the challenges of motherhood. Tiffany underscores the importance of early intervention, offering individualized care to both parents and teens, and emphasizes her practice's commitment to prompt appointments. She encourages anyone facing mental health challenges to seek help, framing it as a sign of strength and a step toward...2025-01-2312 min
Caddo ConvosBrian Berkenbile - FanFundItBrian Berkenbile, Buddy Broyles' guest on Caddo Convos, discusses his innovative fundraising platform, FanFundIt, which merges the functionality of GoFundMe with a wedding registry to empower high school programs and non-profits. Unlike traditional fundraisers reliant on soliciting individual contacts, FanFundIt uses the strength of a school’s mascot and community pride to reach a broader audience, including alumni and supporters without direct ties to current students. The platform enables transparent, itemized donations—for example, funding specific meals, trips, or equipment—allowing contributors to see exactly how their money is used. This approach fosters community engagement, creates recurring revenue streams, and al...2025-01-1619 min
Growing Your Business PodcastNeil Katz - Exceptional HR SolutionsOn the Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles podcast, Neil Katz of Exceptional HR Solutions shared his expertise on simplifying HR management for small to medium-sized businesses, emphasizing his firm's hands-on approach to addressing HR complexities. Neil explained that his team takes over HR functions—such as recruiting, payroll, onboarding, and compliance—allowing business owners to focus on their core passions and growth. Serving clients with 5 to 500 employees nationwide, his company offers customized, scalable HR solutions tailored to unique business needs. Katz, with over 25 years in HR, transitioned from corporate roles to building his firm full-time with the encouragement of h...2025-01-0913 min
Caddo ConvosAngie Spears - Class 101 Prosper and FriscoIn this episode of Caddo Convos, host Buddy Broyles interviews Angie Spears, representing Class 101 Prosper and Frisco, a college planning and test prep company. Angie emphasizes the importance of starting college preparation early, ideally in 8th or 9th grade, to navigate the increasingly competitive and costly college landscape. Class 101 offers a range of services, including academic advising, crafting college essays, application management, and scholarship exploration, tailored to each student’s needs. With virtual and in-person options, the company serves a broad clientele, focusing on reducing stress for families and helping students achieve their college goals efficiently. Angie highlights that ea...2025-01-0917 min
Caddo ConvosBrian Colaianni - Anchor Energy In this episode of Caddo Convos, host Buddy Broyles interviews Brian Colaianni, founder of Anchor Energy, about his mission to simplify energy choices and promote solar energy in Texas. With eight years of experience in renewable energy and a background as a Navy aviation electrician, Brian highlights Anchor Energy’s unique offerings in Texas's deregulated energy market, such as transparent pricing and flexible contracts. He shares his journey from installing solar on his own home to helping others save money by demystifying energy bills and advocating for solar as a long-term cost-saving investment. Dedicated to helping others, Brian also offe...2025-01-0713 min
Growing Your Business PodcastAmber Gaige - Far Beyond Marketing In this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Amber Gaige, founder of Far Beyond Marketing, shares her innovative approach to simplifying marketing for entrepreneurs and franchisees. Her boutique, white-glove agency based in McKinney, Texas, customizes marketing strategies to align with clients' operational goals, offering services that range from local branding to data-driven analytics. Amber emphasizes a "ridiculously easy" marketing philosophy that alleviates mental stress for business owners. As one of only 600 professionals certified in the Donald Miller StoryBrand framework, she leverages a global network to ensure optimal results. Drawing from her experience as a third-generation entrepreneur and...2024-12-0912 min
Growing Your Business PodcastNeetu Rishi - The Success DoorOn this episode, Buddy Broyles hosts Neetu Rishi, Founder and CEO of The Success Door Neetu Rishi, founder of The Success Door, shared how her journey began with a deeply personal experience—helping her introverted daughter adapt to a new life in the U.S. by focusing on her strengths in poetry and dance, which led to a confidence-boosting book publication. This realization became the foundation of her business: empowering youth and adults by nurturing their strengths to build self-esteem and skills in public speaking, writing, and entrepreneurship. Through her programs, Rishi has helped nearly 279 students become pu...2024-10-0317 min