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Aggie Growth Hacks PodcastSeason 9 Wrap-Up Show with Greg Martin & Chris HunterAnother season of amazing guests is in the books! Greg and Chris talk about what they learned this season! Aggie Growth Hacks will be on a break as Greg and Chris’ businesses have grown and exploded! The AGH team will send updates later this year for a new release date but enjoy Greg and Chris’ takeaways from this jam-packed season!
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2025-02-1120 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastBetter Leadership, Transitions and Resources for Vets with Greg MartinWe’ve got a special episode this week! Our host Greg Martin joins the Dentsu BRG Podcast crew to talk entrepreneurship! Jackson Smith leads the conversation with his colleagues Tara DiFrancesco and Chad Cochran. Listen on as our very own Greg Martin expands on his insights as a new entrepreneur and how his military experience has helped him and many others start their businesses.
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2025-02-0458 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastChanging the Equation for Manufacturing with Noah LabhartNoah Labhart ‘05 joins us today to talk about his on-demand marketplace for manufacturing labor, Veryable Incorporated. Noah breaks down challenges, opportunities, and solutions he sees within the industry, and tells us maybe the biggest BHAG we’ve heard on the show. We appreciate Noah for dropping his wisdom on this week’s episode, and we encourage you to check out his podcast, Code Story! Thanks and Gig ‘em!
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2025-01-2826 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastStick to One: Why Simplicity Wins in Business with Todd MooreIf you’re wondering how to break into a competitive market, try mastering one product! We are joined by 2-time Aggie 100 Honoree, Todd Moore, Managing Partner at Admiral Distribution! Todd explains how he and his team could take on GIANTS in his industry and how they’ve continued to grow over these past few years. Listen on as Todd talks about his days as a walk-on for the Aggies and his video-production days capturing big plays for the football team!
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2025-01-2132 minAggie Growth Hacks Podcast500k Down the Drain to Deals in the Sharktank with Mike WattsHowdy Ags! We are joined by the Founder & CEO of LoveHandle, Mike Watts ‘98! Mike talks about how he overcame and built back up his company from a devastating 85% revenue loss, exactly how he reinvented his company and hanging out with some of the sharks! (SPOILER: Daymond John & Mark Cuban!) We appreciate Mike for sharing his stories and growth hacks with us. Please leave us a rating and review of this episode; we appreciate your feedback!
Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to leave us a rating. We’ll see you on the next episode, Thanks and Gig ‘e...
2025-01-1433 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastUnderstanding Culture and the 3 Pillars of Leadership with Jay RainesIt may be time to dig deep within your organization, but where do you start? Today we are joined by the CEO and Founder of LeadersQ, Jay Raines! Jay talks about LeadersQ’s history and how they can help organizations through leadership consulting. Jay expands on 3 buckets of leadership that all entrepreneurs should be aware of and the common problems he sees organizations go through. Check out Jay and his team at: https://www.leadersq.com/!
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2025-01-0735 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastThe Best Business System that You’ve Never Heard of with Jason Kaspar PT.2Howdy, Ags! Today, we have a frequent Aggie Honoree, Jason Kaspar of Kaspar Companies! This is part 2 of our conversation with Jason. Jason shares why his teams make extremely long-term decisions and how they are able to operate as one with the roster of companies, leadership, and families under the Kaspar umbrella.
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About Kaspar Companies:
Kaspar Companies exists to improve lives by being faithful stewards of God-given res...
2024-12-3127 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastThe Best Business System that You’ve Never Heard of with Jason KasparHowdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by frequent Aggie Honoree, Jason Kaspar of Kaspar Companies! Jason unveils a groundbreaking system that he is using for all of his companies within Kaspar. Each of the companies in Kaspar is vastly different and are all able to speak the same language, listen on for this first value-packed installment with Jason!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
About Kaspar Co...
2024-12-2425 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastOne Pivot Can Make All the Difference PT.2 with Alex SpaldingHowdy, Ags! Today, this is part 2 with this year’s Aggie 100 winner, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club! Alex talks deeper about the changes his team has made on a cultural level and how they have been scaling to meet demand. Listen on as Alex describes how his team is modernizing the archaic industry of interior design. You can find the Daniel House Club team here: danielhouse.club
If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and...
2024-12-1724 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastOne Pivot Can Make all the Difference with Alex SpaldingHowdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 winner, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club! Alex talks about the headwinds of entrepreneurship and the drastic change he and his team had to make 5 years into the game. Listen on as Alex talks about how he and his team had a nearly 275% growth rate! You can find the Daniel House Club team here: danielhouse.club
If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
2024-12-1026 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSmall and Scrappy Breeds Culture and Longevity PT.2 with Marche WarfieldHowdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 honoree, Marche Warfield of Satori Marketing! Marche expands on her team’s prowess and why she continues to be scrappy as an entrepreneur. This is part 2 of the conversation with Marche, from which we know you will get value from! You can visit Marche and her team at: https://satori.agency/
If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
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2024-12-0321 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSmall and Scrappy Breeds Culture and Longevity with Marche WarfieldHowdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 honoree, Marche Warfield of Satori Marketing! Marche and her team ranked 9th this year and she talks about how they navigate the turbulent service work of marketing with BIG TIME clients in Houston, Texas. This is part 1 of the conversation with Marche that we know you will have a blast listening to. You can visit Marche and her team at: https://satori.agency/
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2024-11-2629 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow to Build a Great Partnership and Culture PT.2 with George Voneiff & Michael GatensHowdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by George Voneiff and Michael Gatens of MGV Energy Inc. MGV was the very first Aggie 100 winner from 2005! This is PART 2 of the conversation with George and Michael about their time operating out of Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Listen on and get in touch with George and Michael!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
About MGV Energy Inc.:
Michael Gatens serves as the Chairman & CEO and George Vo...
2024-11-1928 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow to Build a Great Partnership and Culture PT.1 with George Voneiff & Michael GatensHowdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by George Voneiff and Michael Gatens of MGV Energy Inc. MGV was the very first Aggie 100 winner from 2005! We have an exciting 2 part conversation with George and Michael about their time operating out of Calgary, Alberta in Canada. They drop some knowledge on how the work ethic in Canada helped them adapt and how they built a tight culture over the past 20 years inside of MGV Energy.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, stay tuned for part 2 next week! Also please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and con...
2024-11-1235 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastBe Consistent and Success Will Follow with Dustin NeffHowdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Dustin Neff, the general manager of Triple A Air Conditioning and Heating! In this episode, Dustin shares how self-awareness helped him take the business to the next level and how he plans to move Triple A even further. We are excited to hear more about Dustin in the show, so make sure to tune in with us!
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About Dustin Neff:
Du...
2024-11-0525 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastWhy You Need Constant Talent and Cross-training with Peter MaddenHow do you avoid the unforeseen problems in your business? Today we are joined by the owner of Madden’s Restaurant Consulting, Peter Madden! Peter talks about getting into the food industry by accident, doubling down on his trade, and why business owners must keep hiring at ALL TIMES. Peter is now a restaurant consultant and sells his Mad Rita Mix online from his past restaurant, Mad Taco. Get in touch with Peter at pmaddens.com!
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2024-10-2935 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHelping People Feel Like Themselves Again!Why did you start your business? Today we are joined by the owner of Unconscious Beaute Studio, Melanie Harleaux! Melanie walks us through her journey serving in the Navy, spending over a decade in the medical industry, and being one of the students in the McFerrin Center’s EBV Program! Melanie’s services go beyond hair care and self-care. Listen to see how Melanie is changing lives with her business!
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2024-10-1520 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastIt’s Easy: Get Your People and Spend MoneySometimes, it’s easier than you think it is. Today we are joined by the owner of Devine Consulting, Jennifer Devine! Jennifer talks about her path to entrepreneurship and how she’s built a bulletproof team over the past 10 years serving many clients in multiple industries. Jennifer also offers some color to make some tough decisions as a long-time leader. Find out about Jennifer’s team mascot, FRANK, and how you can apply a FRANK in your business!
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2024-10-0135 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastIntegrity Above AllHowdy, Ags! We are joined by the fastest-growing Aggie entrepreneurs in 2022 and #1 on the Aggie100 list, Jeff Markim ‘12 and Daniel Totah ‘06! Listen along as they describe the beginnings of LeasePoint, the risky strategy that paid off, and how they have been able to scale and bring in millions of dollars each and every quarter!
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About LeasePoint Funding Group:
LeasePoint is a single-point solution for funding capital equipment - a one-stop shop for equi...
2024-09-2429 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastRaising the Best Companions to Those Who Served with Carolyn BallingerHowdy Ags! Get ready for some #GoodBull on this week’s episode of #AggieGrowthHacks.
How are you making a difference? Welcome back to Aggie Growth Hacks! Season 9 starts with Carolyn Ballinger, veteran, EBV class of 2018, and owner of Northern Pines Canines! Carolyn talks about how she and her husband took a family practice and turned it into a business of good. For veterans, children, or anyone with an ailment, Carolyn and her husband take a lost art and take pride in helping their neighbors in any way they can by providing high-performing support companions.
If yo...
2024-09-1734 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSeason 8 Wrap-Up Show with Greg Martin & Chris HunterAnother season of amazing guests is in the books! Greg and Chris talk about the best moments from Season 8 of Aggie Growth Hacks. It’s been an inspiring journey for our guests as we flashed back through earlier season episodes and see the trends of what it takes to have a thriving business in 2024. Listen on as Greg and Chris highlight their moments and share with us what you learned from this season!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! We w...
2024-07-1614 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastRedefining Human Performance with Spencer WalkerHow can we redefine our limits? Meet CEO and Founder of Nurowerx, Spencer Walker! Spencer is a retired veteran who birthed an idea during the pandemic utilizing AI and applying it to the medical industry. In a few short years, Nurowerx is leaping across multiple industries and becoming the most human software ever created to help human performance. See the life-changing work Spencer and his team are doing here: https://www.nurowerx.com/
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2024-07-0930 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHealing by Honoring Service Members with Nicholas RomerWho do you want to commemorate? Meet the Operations Officer for the United States Marine Corps and owner of Bells Old Glory Shop, Nicholas Romer! Nicholas shares his story on why he creates shadowboxes, footlockers, and display cases for service members. Each shadowbox honors one of Romer’s best friends, Staff Sergent Vincent Bell. Portions of every purchase go to donating shadowboxes to other service members. Please visit https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ for more information!
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2024-07-0228 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastProviding Sustainable Livelihoods in Afghanistan with Keith AlanizHowdy, Ags! Keith Alaniz ‘04 returns to the show today to share the progress his company, Rumi Spice, has made and what actions he took to get the business where it is now. He describes the beginnings of the business, the lessons he’s learned and pivots he’s taken, as well as the importance of following your North Star, and much more. If you would like to connect with Keith and Rumi Spice, check out their website at https://www.rumispice.com/ or on Instagram @rumi_spice!
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Rumi Spice, is a direct source of the highe...
2024-06-2537 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastServing the Life Blood of the Economy with Brittany LanphierHowdy Ags! Today we are joined by Managing Partner of Lanphier LLP, Brittany Lanphier ‘07! Brittany talks about her firm’s journey, their biggest challenges to growth, and how they are leveraging technology within the virtual workplace. We want to give a big thanks to Brittany for sharing her time and business savvy. Please leave us a rating and review of this episode and we’ll see you next time.
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2024-06-1832 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHire Slow and Refine Your Role with Gabe & Megan BockHow do you hire the key people in your business? Megan and Gabe Bock, Owners of Bock Realty Group, share their lessons learned from growing their company. Listen along as they describe the catalyst behind their company’s growth and advise how you can attract and retain key people in your business. Visit bockrealtygroup.com for more information!
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Bock Realty Group, brokered by Real Brokerage, LLC, is a local...
2024-06-1138 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow to Expand Your Brand with Grace FreitagCreate engaging content and expand your brand! Grace Freitag, Founder of Expand Your Brand, appears on today’s episode to share about her business, how she found her niche, and how she manages to successfully run a business while attaining her Master of Science in Business at Mays Business School. If your business is in need of social media management, get in touch with Grace and Expand Your Brand at eybmarketing.com!
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2024-05-2825 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHelping the Backbone of America with Meralis HoodInvesting in small businesses means strengthening the backbone of America! Meralis Hood, CEO of EforAll, shares her mission to serve entrepreneurs. Meralis has built EforAll to be entirely centered around helping individuals start and grow their businesses through training, mentorship, information, access to capital, and an extended professional support network. Connect with Meralis on LinkedIn and find more information at EforAll.org!
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Since 2013, EforAll has partnered with communities to h...
2024-05-1434 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastPlan Your Work and Work Your Plan with Katie BurchDon’t get distracted! Plan your work and work your plan! Katie Burch, Class of ‘02 and ‘05, Architect and Founder of PlanNorth, and two-time Aggie100 winner, appears on today’s episode to share her entrepreneurial spirit and architectural passion. Listen along as she describes how her core values helped to overcome burdensome challenges and where she hopes to take PlanNorth in the future. To connect with Katie and PlanNorth, check out their website at plannorth.com!
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2024-04-3028 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastStay the Course - Your Path is Your Focus with Lauren CoatsWhat your competition is doing is interesting, but what you’re doing is fascinating! Lauren Coats, Texas A&M Class of ‘08, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Owner of Rockwall Counseling & Wellness. Lauren joins this episode of Aggie Growth Hacks to share her passion and drive for mental health, helping others, and how she earned her place on the Aggie 100 list while doing so! Listen along for Lauren’s experience of opening her practice, business structure, and more. Check out more information about Lauren and her team at rockwallcounselingandwellness.com.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please tak...
2024-04-1631 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastDo What You Do Best & Outsource the Rest with Rayne KnightHowdy Ags! Today we are thrilled to be joined by the Founder of Aggieland Roofing, Rayne Knight ‘90! Rayne speaks on her journey from Animal Science to Construction, how she has managed to navigate the construction industry, some of her best hacks, and more. We want to give a big thanks to Rayne for joining us this week, and we encourage you to connect with her!
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2024-04-0928 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastThe Labor Shortage Doesn’t Exist: You’re Hiring the Wrong Way with Ryan EnglinSolve the challenge of attracting and retaining employees! Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and Author of “Hire Better People Faster”, shares his passion and methods for employee recruitment and retention. With Ryan’s proven hiring process, you can expect to reduce hiring time, retain employees, and grow your business.
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The Core Fit Hiring System is a repeatable, in-house recruiting process for attracting and retaining all employees you need to gro...
2024-04-0229 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastStay Covered to Stay Sane All In One Place with Shannon CagleStruggling to connect with your remote team? Shannon Cagle of Keen Coverage Insurance joins us today to share how he connects with his employees after going remote and becoming a solutions insurance provider to BOTH businesses and families! From book clubs to pizza robberies, Shannon’s shares some crazy insurance stories that might make you think twice! You can visit Shannon and his team here.
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2024-03-1928 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams: All In with Mike MichalowicHow do you get your employees and team members all in? Mike Michalowicz joins us today to share all of his wisdom on bridging the gap between business owners and employees to create a cohesive team that is all in. To find more information about Mike and his formula of “All In” visit his website here!
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Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several...
2024-03-0530 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSeason 7 Wrap-Up with Greg Martin & Chris HunterHowdy, Ags! It’s a wrap for Season 7 of Aggie Growth Hacks! We have published a total of 120 episodes of this show, interviewing so many incredible Aggie entrepreneurs. Join us today as Greg and Chris look back on the season’s great stories and best hacks, and be sure to check out our listener challenge!
Thank you to all of our guests and supporters, as well as the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship for sponsoring this show. If you enjoy the Aggie Growth Hacks show, please leave us a 5 star review on your favorite listening platform!
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2024-01-1619 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastControlled Chaos - Mastering a Turnkey Experience with Bret RedfearnHowdy, Ags! Lighting up today’s episode is Bret Redfearn ‘17 with Aggieland Christmas Lights! Bret shares how his business has grown with the help of the right products and people, his military experience, and the networking opportunities through EBV. If you’ve grown tired of the hassle that is decorating for the holidays, contact Bret and Aggieland Christmas Lights here!
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Aggieland Christmas Lights provides a professional, turnkey, installation service for holiday lighting and decor in the Brazos Valley and surrounding area. Aggieland Christmas Lights is an Aggie/Military Veteran owned business located in College Statio...
2024-01-0925 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow A.I. Can Help Grow Your Business with Chris WilkeHowdy, Ags! Chief Product Officer from AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke ‘97, joins today to discuss AI and how businesses can make use of it for profit and productivity. Chris touches on the AI tools you should know about and where he thinks AI will be in the next five years. If you’re interested in finding out more information about AI and how you can use AI in your business, get in touch with Chris by visiting his website here!
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As Chief Product Officer at AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke helps businesses identify and implement generative AI for...
2024-01-0231 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSimplifying Home Ownership with Your New #1 Fan with David TriggHowdy, Ags! David Trigg, CEO of HOMR, joins us today to share how HOMR is changing the homeowner's experience by serving both homeowners and service providers. David touches on utilizing technology, customer attraction, how he has scaled, and what to expect from HOMR in the future. If you want more information about HOMR, please check out their website here!
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As the CEO and founder of HOMR, David is on a mission to fix home ownership by serving homeowners and service providers well. With over seven years of work experience in strategy consulting and M&A...
2023-12-1937 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow to Get the Job You Actually Want and Hire Who You Actually Need with Jenny Hanlon and Sheldon AroraHowdy, Ags! Today’s special guests are the 2023 #1 Aggie 100 Winners, Jenny Hanlon and Sheldon Arora with StaffDNA! Jenny and Sheldon have struck gold in one of the most challenging markets, growing their company over 700%! The duo are striving to become the ultimate bridge between talent and employers. If you are interested in their services, please visit their website here! Please leave us a rating and review!
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StaffDNA specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with leading facilities to meet travel, local, permanent, and PRN needs for nurse and allied health professionals. We’re not a job board...
2023-12-1235 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastRise of Agencies: New Generational Marketing with Kirsten KendallHowdy, Ags! Rising up as today’s guest is Kirsten Kendall with her social media content creation and management brand, Social Rise. Kirsten shares her passion behind social media branding, collaboration with others, and providing value for her clients. If you are in need of a social media consultant, please reach out to Kirsten and Abby by visiting their website here!
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Introducing Kirsten, a talented marketing director and photographer from Warrenton, Virginia. With a passion for capturing high-quality images that showcase brand identity and lifestyle, Kirsten's expertise in web development, graphic design, social media man...
2023-12-0523 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastWant to Grow Fast? Profit Share the Right Way with Jason AnawatyHowdy, Ags! Signing on as today’s guest, Jason Anawaty ‘96, shares his entrepreneurial experience and business growth. Jason describes how his growth as an entrepreneur and his business improved the more he emphasized an outward focus to raise up the people in his team. Have you implemented profit-share in your business?
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Cypress Signs has a commitment to quality and service. We work with our clients to ensure that their signage goals are accomplished. With over 40 years of experience in the sign business, our consultative approach is second to none.
Cypress Signs uses only...
2023-11-2823 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastPresence, Million Dollar Deals and Fast Talkin’ with Bret RichardsHowdy, Ags! Today’s guest, Bret Richards ‘01, showcases his auctioneering skills while also providing insight into the world of auctions. Bret details his experience in auctioneer school, adjusting to the changing market, and how he connects with customers during bids. To find more information about Bret Richards, check out the Coleman and Patterson website here!
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Bret Richards joins the Coleman & Patterson team with over 15 years of experience in the Real Estate & Auction business. In addition to being licen...
2023-11-2136 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastFeedback Will Save Your Company with Stefani PadyHowdy, Ags! Leading today’s discussion is our guest, Stefani Pady ‘05 with GLS Coaching and Consulting! Stefani shares her expertise in growth, leadership, and sales, as well as, the leadership component missing from organizations and the antidote to it. If you would like to connect with Stefani or to benefit from her consulting and coaching services, check out her website for more information!
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As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker, Stefani specializes in aiding personal and professional growth through study and practical application of proven leadership methods, as well as, personality assessment.
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2023-11-0731 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastUtilize Customer Service to Win Big with Ross LindseyHowdy, Ags! Buzzing in to join today’s episode is Ross Lindsey, Co-Owner at Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting! Ross shares his passion for serving others and building relationships through his two businesses, curating social media to be a networking tool, and evolving himself by constantly learning. If you would like to contact Ross or utilize his services, visit his LinkedIn profile!
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Ross Lindsey is Co-Owner at Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting Services of Southlake - North Richland Hills - Grapevine, Texas.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:25] Intro
[01:26 - 12:25] Franchising/ Hiring/ Brand Awareness
[12:26 - 15:00] Humbug...
2023-10-3138 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastAggie 100 Celebration with Jeff Markim and John AlbersHowdy, Ags! We have two returning Aggie 100 winners, Jeff Markim and John Albers, joining us today as we celebrate another spectacular Aggie 100 year! Tag along as we discuss the ever-changing process of entrepreneurship alongside the Aggie 100 winners from 2022 and 2021. Jeff and John talk about reputation, their secret to finding great talent and how important the Aggie network is to their businesses. For more information about Aggie 100 please visit: https://aggie100.com/!
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Jeff Markim is the Founder and CEO of Leasepoint Funding Group. He is a serial entrepreneur, having created multiple companies and now, actively m...
2023-10-2451 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastTeams Over Everything - How to Scale the Impossible with Greg JasperHowdy, Ags! We hope you’re hungry for today’s episode with our returning guest, Greg Jasper! Greg is a partner in five The Angry Elephant locations around Aggieland. He joins us today to serve a look into the vital systems he is creating to take The Angry Elephant brand nationwide. We’d like to thank Greg and his team at the Angry Elephant for sponsoring and being great hosts for the past 4 episodes of Aggie Growth Hacks. Next time you’re in the BCS area, stop by one of The Angry Elephant locations and tell them Aggie Growth Hacks sen...
2023-10-1732 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastOne Man Band to Tactical Team in 12 Months with Jason BeasleyHowdy, Ags! Count on today’s guest, Jason Beasley ‘95, to share his passion for helping and supporting entrepreneurs with his fractional accounting firm, The Beasley Group. Whether you’re growing a team or getting your numbers right, Jason reminds you that success isn’t always about dollars and cents. To grow your business, connect with Jason at The Beasley Group website.
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The Beasley Group is a fractional accounting firm owned and operated by Jason Beasley and his wife, Lynette. Jason has nearly 20 years of experience with companies of various sizes and his financial expertise goes farth...
2023-10-1028 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastThe Soap World: Getting Out of Your Own Way and Asking for Support with Nicole PeeleHowdy, Ags! It’s time to suds up with our guest, Nicole Peele ‘18! In this episode, Nicole shares her journey after the military, the hard truths about entrepreneurship, and how she has grown her business with community and collaborations. Whether you want your own hand-crafted soap or are interested in learning how to start your own soap business, connect with Nicole Peele on LinkedIn, Instagram (jpluxe23), or the JPLuxe website!
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Nicole Peele is the founder and owner of JP Luxe (Jean Peele Luxurious Collection) a bath and body company specializing in handmade products from scra...
2023-10-0327 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow to Start a Restaurant during a Pandemic with Holly JohnstonHowdy, Ags! We hope you have a hearty appetite for today’s episode. Today we are joined with Holly Johnston ‘99, Franchise Owner of Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, to hear her experience in the restaurant industry and how she overcame the many obstacles of opening a restaurant in the midst of the pandemic. You can find Holly at their brick and mortar location in college station or over in Aggie Park on game days!
About
Holly Johnston is an experienced Restaurant Operator with a demonstrated history of working in the restaurant industry and skilled in cate...
2023-09-2624 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow to Handle the Precipice of Entrepreneurship with Jose QuintanaHowdy, Ags! Today’s episode featuring Jose Quintana ‘86 will be very advantageous for all entrepreneurs to listen to! Listen along and take notes as he shares his start to entrepreneurship, switching his focus to be more community driven, and the core values that aided him along the way. To connect with Advent GX or Jose, check out the website at https://www.adventgx.com/!
About
Advent GX is an economic development consulting company. They provide support ranging from addressing strategic issues to assessing economic development possibilities. They support businesses with sound financial training, innovative product offer...
2023-09-1942 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastEnduring Long Sales Cycles Through Determination with Doug GrovesHowdy, Ags! Today’s guest is the force behind Program Insurance Group and EZ CERT Management, Doug Groves ‘82. Doug speaks on the evolution of his business, the attitude needed to endure long sales cycles, and asking other business leaders about their business. To connect with Doug and Program Insurance Group, visit their website here: https://www.pigbcs.com/.
About
Doug Groves is the force behind Program Insurance Group and its affiliate EZ CERT Management. Doug has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. With his multi- faceted background as an Area Developer for mult...
2023-09-1233 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastGrow Your Business By Growing the People In It with Will HancockHowdy, Ags! Will Hancock ‘12 is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Brazos Residential and joins us today to share Brazos Residential’s growth, how they overcome their biggest challenges, and the value of good people. Find out how to connect with Will here: https://www.brazosresidential.com/team/william-hancock!
About
William Hancock has more than 10 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry working for institutional owners and capital providers. He has expertise in acquisitions, underwriting, due diligence and asset and portfolio management. William has been involved in the acquisition, financing, and asset management of thousands of asse...
2023-09-0532 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSeason 6 Wrap Up with Greg & ChrisHowdy, Ags! Join us today in celebrating the end of Season 6 of Aggie Growth Hacks! Chris and Greg share their favorite moments and most impactful hacks. As we prepare for Season 7, check out our previous seasons and other content at https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/! Thank you so much for all of your support! See you all soon!
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:21] Intro
[00:22 - 03:05] Chris’s Season 6 Takeaways
[03:06 - 09:37] Greg’s Season 6 Takeaways
[09:38 - 10:39] Outro
Resources:
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify...
2023-07-2510 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastLove, Integrity, Vision, Excellence, Service with Alex SezerHowdy, Ags! Today we are joined with Alex Sezer ‘16 to gain insight into his unique spin on combining entrepreneurship with faith. Alex not only shares his entrepreneurial experience and his take on company culture but also his non-negotiable three D’s of creating core values. Click on this link here for more information about Alex: https://www.alexsezer.com/!
About
Alex Sezer is a Keynote Speaker and Culture Catalyst inspiring people and organizations around the world. Alex believes that the results we experience are byproducts of organizational culture. During his keynotes and training sessions, he shows organ...
2023-07-1827 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastPass it Back Ags - Episode 100 with Randy McDougalHowdy, Ags! Randy McDougal ‘84 comes on the show to talk about everything EOS for our 100th episode! Could your business benefit from EOS? Listen along as Randy details what EOS is, what the process is like, what you can focus on to ensure success, what traps to avoid, and much more! If you would like to implement EOS in your own business, click here https://www.mcd.llc/ and reach out to Randy for more information. We would like to give a huge thank you to all of our listeners for their support for our first 100 episodes! We look fo...
2023-07-1136 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastProviding Sustainable Livelihoods in Afghanistan with Keith AlanizHowdy, Ags! Keith Alaniz ‘04 returns to the show today to share the progress his company, Rumi Spice, has made and what actions he took to get the business where it is now. He describes the beginnings of the business, the lessons he’s learned and pivots he’s taken, as well as the importance of following your North Star, and much more. If you would like to connect with Keith and Rumi Spice, check out their website at https://www.rumispice.com/ or on Instagram @rumi_spice!
About
Rumi Spice, direct source the highest quality spices from rural...
2023-07-0437 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastTrusted, Accountable, Service, Memorable, Advisory, New & Innovative with Patrick AmanteHowdy, Ags! Patrick Amante ‘86, Owner of TASMAN Sign & Graphic Solutions, joins us to share the beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey, the realization of the need to be irrelevant to his business for it to grow and thrive, and the ability to let go of control. Do you know your next hire? If you would like to find out more information about Patrick and TASMAN Signs, check out https://tasmansigns.com/!
About
Tasman Sign & Graphic Solutions is a sign company in Houston, TX. With over 65 years of experience, TASMAN can provide an array of signs from lo...
2023-06-2727 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastPursue Excellence, Go the Extra Mile, Show Your Smarts, Lead with Kindness With Amy WalkerHowdy, Ags! Today we are joined by Amy Walker ‘91 from Walker Glantz! Amy talks on the “sweet gig,” that elevated her career and how she’s been ahead of the curve long before the remote and hybrid days in her industry. Amy drops some gems on how to transition from a lifestyle firm to one that serves many entrepreneurs. Listen on and let us know if you’ll add a taco leaderboard in your company! To find out more information about Walker Glantz, check out their website at https://wgcpa.com/!
About
Amy Walker and Paul Glantz...
2023-06-2034 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastBe the Guide, Stay Positive, Never Stop Learning with Katie & Buck PaolinoHowdy, Ags! Today we are joined by Katie and Buck Paolino ‘09 from Hotel Solutions! The duo share their experience and how Hotel Solutions came to fruition, the company values that have helped them grow, and the benefits of focusing on the small changes you can make. To find out more information about Hotel Solutions, check out their website at https://www.hotelsolutions.info/!
About
Hotel Solutions takes the frustrations out of your hotel books, so you never have to stress about your hotel financials again. They provide full monthly bookkeeping services and simple, easy-to-follow online tra...
2023-06-1336 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastBrutal Honesty and Integrity with Casey SledgeHowdy, Ags! Founder and President of Sledge Engineering, Casey Sledge ‘93, joins us for today’s episode as he shares his expertise within construction projects. Casey states the need for owner representation in construction projects, the pushback from others in the industry, the tipping points that altered the path of Sledge Engineering, and the focus on eliminating taxpayer waste. For more information, check out Sledge Engineering at https://www.sledge.biz/!
About
Sledge Engineering is a licensed engineering firm (F-7769) that was formed in 2004 specifically to represent public owners with facilities planning and construction. We don't take...
2023-06-0629 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastDignity, Empowerment, Purpose, Solidarity, Justice with Jeff SchiefelbeinHowdy, Ags! Jeff Schiefelbein ‘00, the most Aggie’d out Aggie, drives us through the past on the nation’s largest college safe-ride program to reduce drunk driving, CARPOOL. Through 2 grueling years as a student, Jeff unveils the lessons and stories that helped shape his consulting company, Undivided Life. Get connected with Jeff and his team at: https://www.undivided.life/ !
About
Making business human through strategy and culture consulting.
Since the beginning of their friendship in 2016, Jeff Schiefelbein and Nick Bezner felt called to build better organizations to positively impact the world and promote human flourishing. Their co...
2023-05-3033 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastArete (Excellence), Integrity, Honesty, Commitment, Discipline with Jake CarlileHowdy, Ags! Jake Carlile ‘ 23 joins us today to share his focus and drive for entrepreneurship as a current student at Texas A&M! He details his path of entrepreneurism, how A&M Alumni have supported him along the way, and where he plans to be in the future. Get connected with Jake Carlile and Arete at https://aretepropertygroup.com/!
About
Arete Property Management is a full-scale real estate investor in Bryan, TX. Arete is the partner you can trust. Arete wants the process of selling your house in Bryan, TX to us to be easy, whic...
2023-05-2332 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastProviding the Next Generation of Leaders who will Change the World with Ashley DunkerleyHowdy, Ags! Ashley Dunkerley ‘13 joins us today to share her excitement and passion for Texas FFA. Ashley expands on FFA- the long-standing values, the student success through education and hands-on experience, and the importance of leading the next generation. Do you want to get involved with Texas FFA? Check out their website at https://www.texasffa.org/ for more information!
About
FFA is a dynamic student-led leadership development organization for students of agricultural education. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and ca...
2023-05-1628 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastPeople, Positivity, Integrity, Ingenuity with Stephanie TeetesHowdy, Ags! Join us and Stephanie Teetes ‘94, President of Underground Support Services, as she shares her optimistic outlook on life, business, and values. Stephanie details how her entrepreneurial genes and core values will help her achieve her audacious goals in the coming years.
About
Underground Support Services offers professional services for underground construction, and select materials for heavy civil projects.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:41] Intro
[01:42 - 02:59] Boundless Optimism in Education
[03:00 - 08:10] Taking The Perfect Opportunity at The Worst Time
[08:11 - 09:51] The Best Problem to Have
[09:52- 16:05] Crafting Your Values
[16:06 - 20:59] BHAG
[21:03 - 26:08] Lightning Round
[26:09 - 27:48...
2023-05-0931 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastFaith, Integrity, Relationship, Leadership with Sasha CrabtreyHowdy, Ags! In today’s empowering episode, we are speaking with Sasha Crabtrey ‘01 from Remote COO! Sasha expands on how she and her team reignite entrepreneurs’ passion by building those pesky systems and processes that most visionaries dread. Are you needing some help in your business? Don’t want to make any long-term hires? For more information, check out Sasha and her team at remotecoo.com. Thank you for joining us!
About
Remote COO is a team of experts specializing in operational strategies that empower growth. We partner with business owners, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations to transfo...
2023-05-0224 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastStewardship, Alignment of Interests, Speed and Simplicity with Nathan VajdosHowdy, Ags! In today’s electric episode, we are speaking with Nathan Vajdos ‘98 from Regis Energy Partners! Tune in as Nathan expands on how Regis Energy has navigated through explosive growth, focusing on speed and simplicity, and the window of opportunity. For more information, check out Regis Energy Partners’ website. Thank you for joining us!
About
Regis Energy Partners is an independent battery energy storage system (BESS) developer for grid-scale projects in the Texas ERCOT territory.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:14] Intro
[01:15 - 02:21] The Student Body Common Bond
[02:22 - 03:23] The Spotlight from Winter Storm Uri
[03:24 - 08:38] S...
2023-04-2532 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSustainability and Innovation with Zanbria AsanteHowdy, Ags! Join us today as we speak with our guest, Zanbria Asante ‘18! Listen along as Zanbria expresses her joy and passion to bring innovation to the braided hair community. Zanbria also details her path to entrepreneurship and where she hopes to take Swella. Check out Swella for more information! Thank you for tuning in!
About https://www.swellabeauty.com/
Swella stems from the source of many amazing things in life: Black Women. Two Black Women who valued their time so much they sought to save it.
Meet Swella - she embodies a mat...
2023-04-1822 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastShare Your Light, Integrity, Servants Heart with Tina BreckenfeldHowdy, Ags! Today we are joined by Tina Breckenfeld ‘95. Tina details the beginnings of Building Burro, how they have found their business growth, and how she has overcome her biggest challenges. Check out Building Burro for more information! Thank you for tuning in!
About Building Burro
At Building Burro, our goal is to empower business owners to make informed decisions about their facilities’ needs. Let us help improve the way you manage, maintain, and invest in your facilities while leveraging the latest preventative maintenance tools to reduce asset failures.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00...
2023-04-1128 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow Connections Can Help Texas Business with Dave QuinnHowdy, Ags! Join us for today’s episode as we speak with Dave Quinn ‘97. Dave shares his drive for building businesses and communities, and how you can too. Check out Day 1 Experts for more information! Thank you for tuning in!
About Day 1 Experts
Day One brings together a collection of the country's best-known Public-Private interaction specialists and their top supporting service vendors to drive higher ROI for our clients. By leveraging the experience and knowledge of our seasoned professionals, Day One Experts provide higher-level results at a fraction of the cost.
In addition to o...
2023-04-0429 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastDriving Digital Transformation Through Passion and Experience with Ernest CunninghamHowdy, Ags! Today’s episode is an exciting one as we are joined by Ernest Cunningham ‘93! Listen on while Ernest describes his journey with serial entrepreneurship, his love for innovation, and trusting your gut. What will Ernest and Globalgig innovate next? Thank you for tuning into today’s episode!
About Globalgig
Globalgig delivers hyperconnectivity for enterprise offices and mobile employees worldwide. Utilizing technologies such as SD-WAN, wireless, UCaaS, and managed network services, Globalgig designs innovative solutions that simplify complex networking and deliver results. Globalgig is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with offices across the U.S., an...
2023-03-2818 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastProfessional, Caring, Stewardship with Kyle McCawHowdy, Ags! In today’s episode, we are joined by Kyle McCaw ‘2000! Kyle shares his natural transition into entrepreneurship, how he has been able to focus on smart growth, and how he has been able to give back to his community. Be sure to check out McCaw Property Management for your property needs! Thank you for tuning in with us. See y'all in the next episode!
About McCaw Property Management
McCaw Property Management is a full-service Real Estate Asset Management Company that provides professional Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage Services.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00...
2023-03-2126 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSpread Joy, Authenticity, Excellence, and Innovation with Jessica Armstrong & Melanie MooreHowdy, Ags! Tune in for this episode as we are joined by Jessica Armstrong ‘07 and Melanie Moore ‘13 from Armstrong Properties and as we celebrate their back-to-back Aggie100 wins! Listen along as they share their superpowers in sisterhood, how it has brought them success, and how they stay true to themselves.
About Armstrong Properties:
The Armstrong Properties Team has been serving Central Texas for more than a decade. This is more than our market. This is our home.
Armstrong Properties has a unified commitment to integrity and authenticity as a full-service solution – we are proud t...
2023-03-1432 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastIntegrity, Relational, Technology/ People/ Procedures with Jeff Markim and Daniel TotahHowdy, Ags! Season six starts off with a bang as we are joined with the fastest-growing Aggie entrepreneurs in 2022 and #1 on the Aggie100 list, Jeff Markim ‘12 and Daniel Totah ‘06! Listen along as they describe the beginnings of LeasePoint, the risky strategy that paid off, how they have been able to scale, and much more.
About LeasePoint Funding Group:
LeasePoint is a single-point solution for funding capital equipment - a one-stop-shop for equipment finance. With a diverse group of funding sources, LeasePoint has the flexibility to work with a wide range of credits including unique clients that...
2023-03-0729 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastWrap-Up Show of Aggie Growth Hacks with Greg and ChrisHowdy, Ags! Today, Greg and Chris reflect on the jam-packed Season 5 of Aggie Growth Hacks! In this episode, Greg and Chis discuss some of the challenges they faced over this season as well as some fantastic growth hacks they acquired from this season's roster of guests. So tune in and enjoy!
Season 5 Wrap-Up Show of Aggie Growth Hacks
Greg and Chris talk about their challenges in taking on the post-production and distribution for this season of Aggie Growth Hacks as well as some of the helpful growth hacks Season 5’s amazing guests talk about. What we...
2023-01-3117 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastRemember Your Why, Your Passion, and Who You Serve with Sarah MartinHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Sarah Martin '01, author, speaker, and wellness coach. In this episode, Sarah shares building a platform to serve an audience, all while never forgetting your why and your passion. If you are looking for inspiration, then this episode is for you. So tune in and enjoy!
Remember Your Why, Your Passion, and Who You Serve
Sarah is a multi-passionate person. She loves serving the Lord and serving people. Lately, her focus is on equipping men and women for these stormy days that we live in to help them know what...
2023-01-2434 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastInvest In Yourself and Your People with Dr. Christopher TaylorHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Christopher Taylor '07, CEO and founder of Taylor counseling group, a mental health company striving to take Texas from last to first in terms of mental health! In this episode, Chris shares how his group makes mental health accessible to everyone. So make sure to tune in to learn more!
Invest In Yourself and Your People
Mental health awareness opens more spaces for people to acknowledge the not-so-pretty side of things and encourages them to seek professional help. Yet, we do not have enough people in school to keep up...
2023-01-1739 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastEntrepreneur By Day, Student By Night with Brandon CunninghamHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Brandon Cunningham '24, owner of C&R Lawn Care and Home Services! Brandon shares how he can do both academics and entrepreneurship in this episode. There's so much inspiration that we can take from this episode. So make sure to tune in to learn more!
Entrepreneur by Day, Student by Night
Brandon saw his dad receiving help from his grandfather when the former started his own business. For him, it was inspiring to see the camaraderie and collaboration among entrepreneurs in helping each other be successful in their chosen businesses...
2023-01-1030 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastGood Men, Good Leaders, and Good Citizens of Tomorrow with Dustin StewartHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Dustin Stewart '03 of Squad Stx! In this episode, Dustin shares how he translated what he does best into a business that adds value nationally as it provides a training avenue for boys to be better men of tomorrow. So make sure to tune in and enjoy!
Good Men, Good Leaders, and Good Citizens of Tomorrow
Dustin Stewart served our country as an infantry officer and realized his ability of leading men crawling around the woods. So when he got out of the army, he created a company that can...
2022-12-2726 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastMaking WOW Possible in Eye Care with Dr. Matt GreeneHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Dr. Matt Greene '94 of Urban Optics! In this episode, Dr. Greene shares their best practices in the eye care business to give their patients that WOW experience. So make sure to tune in and enjoy!
Making WOW Possible in Eye Care
Driven by his core values and core purpose, which is to make life beautiful for others through his chosen eye care and eye ware niche, Dr. Matt Greene and his team provide unique, passionate, and optimal service to their patients, who are the heart of their practice. The...
2022-12-1324 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastA Servant’s Heart, Personal Growth, and Naps with Seth OttHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Seth Ott '14 of Ott Insurance Agency! In this episode, Seth shares life hacks that keep him vigorous both in his personal and business life. So make sure to tune in and enjoy!
A Servant's Heart, Personal Growth, and Naps
A man whose superpower is having a servant's heart, Seth is always on the lookout for people who needs help. When he enters a room, he finds ways to provide a solution to problems he sees. This kind of heart is evident in how he deals with his clients, where...
2022-12-0622 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastSense of Urgency with Blake HowardHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Blake Howard, Texas Aggie Class of 2004 and CEO of Blackhill Restoration! In this episode, Blake shares value bombs in running a company where people run when there is an emergency. Make sure to tune in and enjoy!
Sense of Urgency
Running a restoration company is no easy task. From dealing with insurance companies to having the right people for the job, the tasks know no end. Nevertheless, Blake believes that being able to help people in their time of distress outweighs the challenging parts of the job.
Not w...
2022-11-1525 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastGod, Family, and Country - The Keys to Fast Growth with Jackson RolloHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Jackson Rollo, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2020, with Rollo Insurance Group! In this episode, Jackson shares with us the secret of his success and how he grows his company so fast. Make sure to tune in and enjoy!
The Keys to Fast Growth
Originally planning to Law school, Jackson joined his family’s company after graduating early and was not prepared for Law school yet. After working ample time in the company, Jackson fell in love with insurance. He then spent all his energy on the expansion plans of the comp...
2022-10-2525 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastLeverage Where You Are Awesome with Jason PatomsonHowdy, Ags! Today, we have Jason Patomson, Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 1994 is an executive coach, founder, and COO of Indigo Stone! In this episode, Jason shares their company, philosophy, and the principles they live by. We are excited to have Jason on the show!
About Jason R. Patomson, JD/MBA:
Jason Patomson is an innovative, trusted advisor leveraging extensive legal expertise with business acumen and people skills to enable companies to scale and prosper. He has a history of coaching companies to build sustainable businesses, processes and to identify and cultivate executive t...
2022-10-1120 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastHow Core Values and People Drive Growth with Dallas HallHowdy, Ags! Today, we have the president of Allied Fire Protection, L.P., Dallas Hall! In this episode, Dallas talks about how core values and people drive growth We are excited to have Dallas on the show!
How Core Values and People Drive Growth
The founders and owners of Allied Fire Protection are very much a part of our daily operations. Our Operations Managers learned their craft in the field – installing, servicing and perfecting fire and life safety systems. They know the importance of supervising and seasoning every crew coming up after them. The...
2022-10-0421 minAggie Growth Hacks PodcastWork Hard and Treat People Right with James and Joe CarterHowdy, Ags! Today, we have James and Joe ‘05 Carter of Carter Enterprises! In this episode, they share their company and the principles they live by. We are excited to have James and Joe on the show!
Right Treatment
In the food service industry, the goal is to satisfy customers not only through food but also through their experience. Being great at dealing with people will eventually pay off, and Carter Enterprises is the living proof. James grew up in a small hamburger shop in Madisonville, and there he enjoyed making and cooking hamburgers wit...
2022-09-2727 min
Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech LeadersAggie Growth Hacks w/ Noah LabhartOriginally posted at this link: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/season-3-episode-2-changing-the-equation-for-manufacturing-w-founder-cto-noah-labhart-04/Noah Labhart ‘04 joins us today to talk about his on-demand marketplace for manufacturing labor, Veryable Incorporated. Noah breaks down challenges, opportunities, and solutions he sees within the industry, and tells us maybe the biggest BHAG we’ve heard on the show. We appreciate Noah for dropping his wisdom on this week’s episode, and we encourage you to check out his podcast, Code Story! Thanks and Gig ‘em!Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/codestory* Check out NordVPN: https...
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