The Art of Improvement: Recent Episodes
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An award-winning organizational psychologist and executive, Shonna is a recognized thought leader in HR, psychology, and business with over 100 articles, technical reports, book chapters, and books, and over 100 conference talks, keynotes, and panels. With a background in consulting and executive leadership roles, Shonna has advised organizations on people strategy and transformation across various sectors. At BetterUp, she stood up and led teams in behavioral science, strategic partnerships and alliances, and executive advisory, driving research-backed insights to enhance organizational performance. https://www.fractionalinsights.ai/
An award-winning research psychologist, author, and consultant, Erin brings a wealth of experience in employee well-being, work-life integration, and leadership development. She has been recognized for her research in improving performance and thriving at work and in life, with over 100 articles and book contributions across academic and popular press outlets such as the Journal of Applied Psychology and MIT Sloan Management Review. As a former executive at BetterUp, Erin led Labs Go-to Market, where her team used behavioral science insights to drive revenue and strategic growth
Curbee CEO Amit Chandarana has held leadership positions at companies like Toyota Motor North America, Edmunds.com, and Roadster. He now heads the fastest growing mobile automotive service technology platform for car dealerships, transforming how auto service is delivered and experienced. Curbee empowers dealerships with cutting-edge solutions to optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, train staff and drive revenue growth. curbee.com
I had a conversation with bag designer and Founder of Practice, Kim Tran, in the previous podcast. (Please check it out!!!!) I loved takling to her so much I asked her if she could do a second show. She told me about her her journey in creating her own brand of bag and the bumps that came along the way as she got started in this very competitve field. I also asked Kim about her college major and how she finally settled in on this line of work. This may not be our lst podcast! I hope you love her as much as I do and I know you'll love her bags! Find one you'll love for yourself: https://www.practicewhatyoulove.com/
Kim Tran, a bag designer with experience at Crocs, Vera Bradley, Vince Camuto, Coach and others, has some fundamental issues with the fashion industry. She believes it has stopped focusing on quality design and no longer cares about what’s best for customers and employees. This realization inspired her to launch her own mission-driven bag brand, Practice. She calls the brand’s no frills design “a mix between Prada and Patagonia”, and people are starting to get excited. Her best-selling product, the large Karma backpack, features a practical, minimalist design, is made in limited small batches. Practice What You Love https://www.practicewhatyoulove.com
Brenna Estrada is a United States Marine, turned 911 Operator turned Flower Farmer and now turned Author. She has been on a book tour promoting her recently released book, "Pansies".
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Phil Williams, CEO and Founder of Game Face Grooming gamefacegrooming.com
Williams said he had been to countless basketball tournaments and other sporting events over the years and found himself time after time with nowhere to shower or clean up afterwards. His idea for athletic face and body wipes has expanded and taken off with men, women, families and now today's partnership with he Philadelphia 76ers.
Robert “Robi” Jalnos, Texas Kosher BBQ Chairman and with Congregation Agudas Achim talks about a sizzling showdown and family-friendly fun at this year’s 9th Annual Texas Kosher BBQ Championship! It takes place on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 16550 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78248 for a day of good-ol’ fashioned Texan hospitality! Get ready to indulge in the most mouthwatering and flavorful Kosher BBQ dishes in the Lone Star State. The winning teams will receive a Coveted Belt Buckle memorializing the BBQ, a grand prize check of $2,000 and bragging rights for a year. The winners of the People’s Choice competition receive a $250 cash donation to the charity of the team’s choice – invite your friends and family.Entries are limited to 20 teams this year. They'll have 2,000 pounds of kosher brisket, chickens, fish and beans lined up for you to use for the competition. Sign up teams NOW to secure your spot in this uniquely kosher and Texas event. https://thetexaskosherbbqchampionship.com/
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Andrea Liebross is a business and life coach specializing in working with unapologetically ambitious women entrepreneurs from a variety of industries. A speaker and host of the Time to Level Up podcast, Andrea guides her clients to combine big thinking with solid systems that work together to unleash their success and find the freedom of time, money, and energy they crave. She is excited about the release of her book She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary in the fall. https://andrealiebross.com/
Duncan Cork, President of BFT (Body Fit Training)
BFT is a group strength training concept backed by science, where personal training meets boutique fitness. With nearly 300 studios around the world, BFT is seeing strong growth in North American after its acquisition by Xponential in 2021. The BFT team opened more than 30 studios in 2023 alone, and secured more than 500 signed franchise agreements, which should triple the brand’s size in the coming years. https://www.bodyfittraining.com/
ABOUT DUNCAN: Duncan brings with him a wealth of experience in branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship that has shaped his journey to leadership at BFT. Starting his career as an Art Director in South Africa, Duncan's passion for brand building and entrepreneurship led him to establish his own creative consultancy in London at just 24 years old! His expertise in distilling complex ideas into tangible, marketable concepts has been instrumental in his success across various industries.
https://www.bodyfittraining.com/
Teresa Johnson, CEO of Leading pottery painting franchise Color Me Mine
https://www.colormemine.com/
Color Me Mine was founded in 1991 and is based in New Orleans, LA. It is the only contemporary paint-your-own pottery franchise in the industry, and has an international presence with more than 120 locations across the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. Acquired by Twist Brands LLC in 2020, Color Me Mine provides guests with the “The Art of Having Fun” through a unique pottery painting experience in a welcoming, relaxing environment. Guests can choose from hundreds of ceramic pieces to paint, and enjoy an hour or two of entertainment while making meaningful connections and memories with friends and family while creating a unique piece of art. Ceramic pieces are then glazed, fired, and picked up later.
Jim Sliney Jr., Chief Patient Officer at Patients Rising
https://www.patientsrising.org/
**Imagine this: you call your insurance cohttps://www.patientsrising.org/mpany with a simple question about an outstanding charge on your account. They can't answer it and direct you to your doctor’s office, which then blames the pharmacy, who tells you to call your insurance back. How many times does the average American find themselves in this frustrating loop, trying to get basic information about a healthcare system that should be working for them? Too many to count. That's where Patients Rising comes in.
Patients Rising is a grassroots patient advocacy organization dedicated to finding comprehensive policy solutions to improve patient access to healthcare. They also operate a helpline staffed with "navigators" who assist patients with everything from billing and medical bill support to arranging transportation to doctor appointments.
https://www.patientsrising.org/**
Melissa (Mel) Turnquist, CEO, Texas Center for the Missing has 20+ years of nonprofit development, community education, and training experience. As CEO of Texas Center for the MIssing, she is responsible for financial accountability, board development, marketing, education and outreach, and fund development. centerforthemissing.org
Lou DeFrancisco, President of Lindora, a leading provider of medically guided weight loss and wellness services. Founded in 1971 in Southern California, Lindora has established itself as a trusted brand in the health and wellness industry, improving many lives across millions of client visits. Lindora is growing quickly with franchise locations across America. lindora.com
Chris Michlewicz talks about FarmBox Foods: Designing, building and selling controlled-climate container farms that grow gourmet mushrooms, leafy greens, culinary herbs, micro greens, peppers, tree seedlings and barley fodder.
FarmBox provides you with the tools and knowledge to sustainably grow locally sourced food year-round in any climate, anywhere in the world. They handle all of your transportation logistics and shipping, and their deployment team will even help you get up and running once the farm arrives at your site. https://farmboxfoods.com/
Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D.,R.T.(R)(M), FASRT and CAE of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Pergola talks about the importance of their new Be Seen campaign. Pergola also talks about the importance of being your own patient advocate.
https://www.asrt.org/beseen
Radiologic technologists are eligible for Active membership if they are registered in a primary modality by certification agencies recognized by the ASRT or hold an unrestricted license in medical imaging or radiation therapy under state statute. They have all the rights, privileges and obligations of membership including voting, holding office and serving as a delegate.
https://www.asrt.org/beseen
Michael Benzaia represents ASRT, American Society of Radiologic Technologist. Medical Imaging professional and actor, Benzaia has over 15 years experience in the medical imaging profession. His experience as a health care professional caring for patients and operating state of the art medical imagine equipment is part of the reason he's able to make his on screen roles in shows like General Hospital and Law & Order so convincing.
Attorney Sasha Begum, with the Pelaez Law Firm and Crash Angels is a transactional attorney with both big law and in house counsel experience. She has a distinct educational background in that after completing her J.D. at American University, Washington College of Law, she was one of only 3 in her class selected to participate in a dual degree program where she spent 2 years studying in Spain. Begum talks about her career, her law partner and her life in this episode of The Art of Improvement.
www.bp-plaw.com
Mike Cheek, CEO with SNP Alliance which is dedicated to improving policy and practice for frail, disabled, and chronically-ill beneficiaries. Cheek came to the SNP Alliance from his role as the Senior Vice President for Reimbursement and Market Strategy for the American Health Care Association/ National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Prior to this role he was the director of Medicaid Long Term Care for the District of Columbia’s Medicaid agency, the Department of Health Care Finance. In addition, Mike has worked for three state government associations: the state Medicaid directors where he focused on eligibility and long-term care, the state developmental disabilities directors, and the state aging directors. Mike also worked as a consultant for several years, first at The Lewin Group and later at Avalere Health, offering his expertise to states, health plans, pharmaceutical companies, and post-acute and long-term care provider organizations.
https://snpalliance.org/
Mike Sykes, CEO of the US Aviation Academy says If you have a passion for mechanics, or are looking for a career change, US Aviation Academy’s accelerated A&P Mechanic courses are designed to get you to work fast. He says after graduation, candidates can prepare to find diverse career options for starting pay in the high 60s. The academy also provides flight training allowing you the best flight training experience in the world to become a pilot!
For more info: https://www.usaviationacademy.com
Garrett Sutton and Ted Sutton, Corporate Attorneys and Authors.
The father and son law team discuss the Corporate Transparency Act, the new law that no one is talking about. Corporate Direct assists clients with asset protection. They discuss the new Corporate Transparency Act and why it's important...especially for small business owners nationwide.
https://corporatedirect.com/
Ted is also the author of"Five Tricks to Teach Your Kids About Money" which you can dowload for free at www.sunnstream.com/fivetricks
Joan Ulsher, CASA Advocate and Author of Misplaced Childhood. Ulsher suffered abuse as a child, was in and out of foster care, and, as an adult, became a CASA Advocate to help ensure other children like her have someone in their corner. https://www.joanulsher.com/
Claire Stepanek is the founder and CEO of ergo, a startup developing pricing software that gives consumers an option to negotiate pricing with retailers through an online software plugin. Stepanek came up with the idea for ergo while working on the supply chain team at Apple, which manages the vendors that make the parts that flow into Apple products, where she found the most successful strategy for often negatively labeled “stressful negotiations” was to be authentic and keep it simple. Claire and ergo’s vision is to build out analytics for stores so they can gain value while also boosting revenue and sales and learning about the market. The company is also working to get products and features out for the impending holiday shopping season.
Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT is the CEO and Executive Director of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Dr. Pergola is a registered radiologic technologist with an extensive career in clinical practice, radiologic science education, hospital operations and leadership roles. She also has more than 25 years of experience as a volunteer for the ASRT, North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists, and various other organizations.
Blair Ortmann, Vice President of Mission Advancement/Child Advocates San Antonio Child Advocates San Antonio (Court Appointed Special Advocate) The mission of Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) is to recruit, develop and lead highly impactful court-appointed volunteer Advocates who provide constancy and support for children and youth who have experienced abuse and neglect. Go to their web site CASA-SATX.org and register for one of our Information Sessions.
Jamie Krasnov, CEO at Apex Leadership Company, heads a dynamic fundraising franchise for elementary and middle schools. He's been instrumental in steering the company's strategy and execution to increase value to the Apex franchisees and Apex schools across the nation.
https://apexleadershipco.com/
Bruce Frasier, CEO and Owner of Dixondale Farms graduated from West Point and ended up and has ended up an integral part of the growth and success of Dixondale Farms. He has led them to successfully control 90% of the onion plant market in the United States and the largest cantelope grower in Texas. the 24 hour a day, seven day a week work involved in growing onion plans usually end in May and then cantaloupe production begins. It's all hands on deck for this team. dixondalefarms.com
As an experienced San Antonio LASIK eye surgeon, Dr. Carlos Manrique de Lara recommends Blade-Free Z-LASIK for his LASIK patients. Z-LASIK is a modern LASIK technology and Dr. Manrique is a trainer for this technology. LASIK eye surgery can treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Dr. Manrique is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist with over 20-years of experience and has performed over 67,000 laser vision correction procedures.Manrique Custom Vision is a state-of-the-art Z-LASIK facility dedicated to providing a high-quality lasik eye surgery experience that meets your comfort, safety and laser vision correction needs.
Will Sweeney is the Founder & Managing Partner of Zaviant Consulting, a company that focuses on improving the security posture of client systems to protect sensitive data by complying with official information security rules/requirements. Mr. Sweeney is a skilled and experienced consultant, auditor, and project manager who demonstrates expertise in information systems controls, IT audit and assurance, risk management, information assurance policies and procedures, and IT governance. Mr. Sweeney is adept at managing consulting engagements, including risk analysis, scope setting, testing and evaluation, client and leadership relations, and report writing.
Chris Oliver is Trucker Path’s Chief Marketing Officer. As a proven problem solver, strategist & brand creator in the world of transportation technology, Chris brings more than 25 years’ experience leading small to mid-sized businesses into and through tremendous growth phases by identifying avenues to feed company growth; developing & executing the strategies to capitalize on those growth opportunities; communicating the vision, roles and deliverables required from each department within the growth organization; and leading the execution that ensures overall success. In addition to Trucker Path, Chris led growth and development efforts for several well-known transportation brands including Cargomatic, Zonar & PrePass. Chris holds degrees in Marketing, International Management and Finance.
Phoenix-based Trucker Path is the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products. A subsidiary of leading global SaaS provider, Moatable, Inc. (NYSE: MTBL), the Trucker Path app is currently in use by nearly 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck-optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time parking availability, fuel prices, weigh station statuses, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers; and COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet. For more information, visit www.truckerpath.com.
Brent Perkins, author of the “Papercuts: The Art of Self Delusion”
Brent spent the first half of his life building a career around achievement, reaching C-Suite status, traveling the world, speaking, launching new technologies and building businesses.
After a 7-year journey that led through some dark places, plant medicine journeys and eye opening realizations, it became evident that nothing external was ever going to fill the void. As the reality of divorce after 18 years of marriage sunk in, he began to see the grind for what it truly was, bringing clarity to what really matters in life.
Beginning with a divine 'tap on the shoulder', Brent stepped out of corporate America, put everything else on hold and wrote his first book. 90 days later he had found a novel way to relate to the ego (the small “self” in each of us) and bring to light its role in our lives.
His casual yet intimate style, woven together with storytelling and poetry, challenges us to wake the 'F' up and step into our agency. To own the power of choice we have each been gifted and start showing up to life with a deep sense of presence.
With his first book, “Papercuts: The Art of Self Delusion,” set to launch after the summer of 2023, he is on a mission to help others break free from victimhood and embrace a life of integrity.
Will Sweeney is the Founder & Managing Partner of Zaviant Consulting, a company that focuses on improving the security posture of client systems to protect sensitive data by complying with official information security rules/requirements. Mr. Sweeney is a skilled and experienced consultant, auditor, and project manager who demonstrates expertise in information systems controls, IT audit and assurance, risk management, information assurance policies and procedures, and IT governance. Mr. Sweeney is adept at managing consulting engagements, including risk analysis, scope setting, testing and evaluation, client and leadership relations, and report writing.
Rob Kalwarowsky, Leadership Coach and TedX Speaker
ROb is an impactful speaker whose quiet realizations give his audience loud transformations. Rob shares wise insights about toxic leadership, mental health and finding purpose in life.
Elite High Performance https://www.elitehighperformance.com/
Amanda Cope is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of Positive Recovery Solutions, a mobile clinic offering approved treatments and counseling for addiction. With over 17 years of sobriety, Amanda's personal journey of overcoming addiction drives her mission to help others on their path to recovery. Through her organization, she has provided support to thousands of individuals and believes in the power of hope, self-worth and community. Amanda's story serves as an inspiration, demonstrating that recovery is possible and that a transformed life is within reach for anyone struggling with addiction.
https://prs-cares.com/
Jonathan Strauss, the co-Founder of Neven Eyewear, is the driving force behind NEVEN Eyewear. Neven set out to curate and source the very best of on trend products and resources - so that they could create Eyewear that is stylish, functional, of great value, and superior to anything else on the market with an Everlasting Guarantee that allows them to stand behind their product 100%. It's also buy one get two free with every purchase!
neveneyewear.com
Judy Davidson is a Franchise Consultant and Coach helping clients find the franchise that fits them best.
Judy Davidson Franchise Consultant & Coach
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Jeff Jackson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of PGT Innovations. He joined PGT Innovations in November 2005 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In 2006, Mr. Jackson helped lead the Company's IPO and was later named Executive Vice President. In 2014, Mr. Jackson became President and Chief Operating Officer with responsibilities overseeing the Company’s strategic direction. In 2016, Mr. Jackson was appointed to the Board of Directors. Prior to joining PGT Innovations, Mr. Jackson held various executive management roles.
About PGT Innovations, Inc. PGT Innovations manufactures and supplies premium windows, doors, and garage doors. Its highly engineered and technically advanced products can withstand some of the toughest weather conditions on Earth and are revolutionizing the way people live by unifying indoor and outdoor living spaces. PGT Innovations creates value through deep customer relationships, understanding the unstated needs of the markets it serves, and a drive to develop category-defining products. Through its brands, PGT Innovations is also the nation’s largest manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors and holds the leadership position in its primary market. The PGT Innovations’ family of brands include CGI®, PGT® Custom Windows and Doors, WinDoor®, Western Window Systems, Anlin Windows & Doors, Eze-Breeze®, Eco Window Systems,
SHANE FOSS CEO of Hooray Health
Hooray Health provides affordable, convenient supplemental healthcare. This includes hourly, contingent, and full-time workforces and their families. They specialize in providing unique benefit plans designed specifically for their needs. Their plans offer accessible care at home or on the go using a network of Retail Clinics and Urgent Care Facilities, as well as Telemedicine services, prescriptions and specialty care discounts. Since its founding in 2017, Hooray Health LLC has been committed to disrupting the health industry by providing employers, members, and their families with the assurance that their basic healthcare needs are met.
Chuck DeLadurantey with Private Family Banking
familybankingnow@gmail.com
Regardless of the market, you can be fiscally free without working harder or changing your cash flow. Private Family Banking can help you become your own banker and take advantage of the benefits that banking insiders never tell us about. All this while minimizing taxes and building lasting transferrable wealth. You can use your own bank to fund college, finance cars, finance business, pay mortgages, reduce debt and fund retirement.
Denise Laguens Leleux, CEO at Curbee
https://www.curbee.com/
Curbee comes to you! They bring the auto shop to you, so you can relax while they change your oil, replace your tires, swap those brakes, or investigate that funny noise.
Austin Stovall, Regional Sales Manager of Ferti-lome gives gardening tips for the upcoming planting season and the weather.
A new art exhibit called POLLINATE has just opened at the Newark Airport after debuting a prototype at the Oculus in New York City last year. The exhibit aims to raise awareness for the importance of saving the bees, featuring beautiful imagery from world-renowned photographer Reka Nyari.
The real story, however, lies in the project's backstory. Founded by late celebrity designer, Kenny Davis, POLLINATE is now led by his widowed husband, Ilay Ron. Eight years after Davis's unexpected passing, Ron has finally been able to see his late husband's vision come to life.
Shauna Wekherlien is an author, speaker, investor, and highly sought-after tax strategist whose reputation has been built on 20+ years of experience and implementing innovative tax solutions for individuals and businesses. Shauna has been featured on many news and radio stations (CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, Sonoran Living, The List, KFNX, KFYI, etc) as well as written publications (CNNMoney, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Women, AZBiz, etc). She is an educational Tax Professional who loves to see the light bulb turn on for those she teaches, mentors, and guides. She truly is a “Tax Goddess.”
Austin Stovall, Ferti-Lome talks about all of the products offered by Ferti-lome.
https://www.fertilome.com/
Request a free one hour brand strategy call with this link:
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Elizabeth Stephens is a sought-after speaker and Personal Branding Expert at the Brand Builders
Group. She has worked with clients ranging from 8-figure entrepreneurs, helped launch NYT
Bestselling books, helped align top ranked podcast hosts, financial strategists, and everyone in between to build their influence, impact and income with a personal brand. Not only has Elizabeth spoken for audiences of 800+, but she has also helped craft TED talks for her clients (one with tens of thousands of views in the first few weeks of its release), written expert bios that resulted in 5X original speaking fees and helped to close business deals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars with aligned and powerful personal brand messaging. An honors graduate of Vanderbilt University, she has leveraged her human and organizational development degree to enact initiatives at multi
million-dollar companies like Southwest Airlines. Her signature keynote contains implementable
insights on data from a study Brand Builders Group conducted in 2021 on trends in personal branding that expand your influence, reputation, and results for your brand and business.
www.brandbuildersgroup.com
Elizabeth@brandbuildersgroup.com
taxgoddess.com
Tax Goddess is an amazing mix of professionals from different parts of the world, 11+ countries at present and counting. Each one of them been proven to be the best in their respective fields. They specialize in reducing taxes for business owners, investors, professionals, and other 7 & 8 figure entrepreneurs across the US and are ranked among the Top 1% for tax strategists in the country. As an industry leader, they have helped save their clients over $740,264,635 and counting! It is the efforts of the Tax Goddess team that ensure we save you every bit of your hard-earned money.
Internationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multi[1]million-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you - so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. That’s why Brad has created 90 Days To Revolutionize Your Life – It’s 30 minutes a day for 90 days, teaching you his 30 years experience on investing, business and life.
Charles DeLadurantey has provided consulting services to several verticals including manufacturing, healthcare and supply chain firms. In 2019, he became a Partner with Private Family Banking. His mission is to help individuals and businesses understand the options for wealth building, retirement pension systems and private financing available through uniquely designed products with an underlying base of life insurance and annuities. Chuck and Michelle, his wife of 48 years, live on his ranch in Luling Texas where they raise beef cattle and enjoy hosting fun family events for their children and grandchildren.
Stephanie Lambert, Executive Director of Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) and the Family Freedom Project was homeschooled before it was officially legal. Today nearly three quarters of a million Texas children are homeschooled. Since 1986, THSC and its members have worked to keep the freedom of Texas families to raise and educate their own children. Texas Home School Coalition exists to encourage, equip, and advocate for families in their home education journey. THSC believes that raising children is a family’s God-given right and calling and that a loving family home is the best environment for children. THSC helps you take the guesswork out of homeschooling so you can be confident in the education your students are receiving. https://thsc.org/homeschool-in-texas/
The Festival of Flowers is an annual event that brings together gardeners from throughout South Texas.
Neil Hershman, CEO of 16 Handles is only 27 years old and would consider himself a trailblazer in the business world. After leaving his role as Financial Analyst at CIFC Asset Management, Hershman followed his passion for not only business but for tasty frozen desserts, of course. Many have referred to Neil as the ‘King of Fro-yo” as he owns multiple dessert shops throughout NYC such as 16 Handles, Dippin’ Dots, Doc Popcorn, and Captain Cookie. After officially acquiring 16 Handles back in August, Neil states he dedicated his time treating the ownership as a passive investment. He spent every day working open to close so that he could fully understand the operation and learn from the employees and customers. Let the good time swirl! https://16handles.com/
Robb Granado is the COO of ManyPets, a pet health company focused on making the world a better place for pets and their parents. ManyPets loves pets - which is why they’re on a mission to make the world a better place for pets and their parents. They offer pet insurance policies with generous pet health benefits that are designed with their needs in mind. They’ve helped half a million pets stay happy and healthy since 2017 - and many more customers throughout the world are joining them every day. They’ve won numerous awards for their product, technology, customer service, and for being a great place to work. They have offices in the USA, UK, and Sweden - and we now employ over 600 people globally. https://manypets.com/uk/about/
Medina Agriculture Products has provided the highest quality, biologically based soil conditioners and natural/organic fertilizers since 1962.The target of their products starts with getting your soil conditions right so that it can support life and plants. If there is no life IN your soil,it cannot sustain any plant life.
Family owned and made in the USA.The idea for Medina started back in 1962 when Arthur Franke met James Martin at the Frontier Cafe in Hondo, Texas and they planned to make some of Mr. Martin’s catalyst that stimulates microbes to use on Mr. Franke’s farmland. His farmland had become so compacted that his Farmall H tractor could no longer plow his fields. After the harvest, and Arthur’s yields were larger and his soil was soft under his feet, the Medina Company was incorporated. This catalyst, or Medina Soil Activator, would later expand into a whole line of organic products for farming and gardening. https://medinaag.com/
In working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Mark Van Wye discovered that improved outcomes were inspired by two key factors: parental education and the unconditional love experienced in homes. Enter Zoom Room--a marriage of those findings which, as CEO, Mark has turned into a rapidly growing dog training facility pushing the booming pet category forward. https://zoomroom.com/
Tonia Farman, CEO and Co-Founder at Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts is a women-owned and operated maker of premium superfood dressings and nutritional oils and seeds that deliver flavor and nutrients without compromise. https://queenofhearts.com/
Jay Melamed, Co-founder of XP League. XP League is a fast-growing youth esports franchise with 50 franchises awarded and more in the pipeline. The first and only esports franchise to be certified as a STEM.org Accredited Educational Program, Jay's vision is changing the esports landscape. Young players are led by a coach who focuses on teaching gaming tactics in addition to the above-mentioned skills and values. https://www.xpleague.com/
Executive Director, Workforce Development, City of SA, Mike Ramsey and Avanzar HR Director Darren Boarnet talk about Ready to Work, a training and education program that offers participants an equitable, customized approach to acquire the skills needed to secuire high-paying jobs by offering support services to overcome financial, mental and social challenges and to earn trade certifications, associate's or bachelor's degrees. Avanzar is one of the companies using the program to hire.
Ready to Work is a workforce initiative approved by the City of San Antonio voters in 2020 to help residents of San Antonio find easy access to professional training, education and quality careers.
readytoworksa.com
Adrian and Camille De Los Reyes, Owners of Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant, Market, & Bakery
Sari-Sari meaning "variety" started as a small oriental market operated out of the family's garage. In 1995, it first established itself two doors down from its current location, providing Filipino products to the small Filipino community in San Antonio. Entrepreneurs, Adam and Imelda Valenzuela, sought to expand their business and opened up a Filipino restaurant next door. With their adherence to traditional Filipino recipes accompanied by unique interpretation, the Valenzuela family opened up Oriental Cuisine in 1998, becoming one of the first Filipino restaurants in San Antonio. Slowly the restaurant would expand to include a bakery with fresh Filipino delicacies, desserts, and pastries. Sari-Sari Restaurant,Market & Bakery, now owned and operated by daughter Camille and husband Adrian De Los Reyes, continues to provide authentic Filipino dining to those who delight in sharing food and exploring new flavors. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we freshly prepare your meal and allow it to transport you back ‘home’ to the Philippines or someplace new and undiscovered.
5752 Wurzbach Road Leon Valley, TX 78238 Ph: (210) 426-8660
www.Sari-Sari-SATX.com
Alex Danza, Founder & CEO, Vonlane
Alex Danza founded Vonlane, a luxury motor coach service, in 2014 to give Texas travelers an alternative to the delays and interruptions that accompany short-haul flights and the hassles of driving one’s own vehicle. He set out to make riding the bus cool again and in the process, he disrupted an industry with a zealous focus on flawless service and minute details that raise the bar for a traveling public. https://vonlane.com/
**Sief Khafagi is an ex-techie turned real estate investor. He has has helped thousands diversify into real estate. After spending nearly 5 years at Facebook where he built the 2nd largest engineering organization across the world. Today he is the founder of Techvestor, which helps real estate investors and busy professionals passively invest in the emerging asset class of short term rentals (aka Airbnbs) and build their lifestyle. https://techvestor.com/
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Huw Edwards. Founder of The Profitable Purpose Program. https://h3.xyz/
Empowering Ivy League-educated, overachievers to reclaim their purpose without fear of going broke, Transformation Coach, Entrepreneur, International Speaker and Investor.
Andrew Barlowe is a realtor, a business consultant, an accomplished Entrepreneur and Co-Founder at Direct Call Solutions, a fast-growing technology-driven marketing company in San Antonio specializing in aggregating data to bridge the gap between your marketing efforts and the end close. Andrew talks about the current real estate market and what’s to come.
After spending over 15 years growing one of the most nationally recognized fitness brands—with over 150 gyms, and serving over 500,000 members across more than 17 different states—Eric Casaburi’s entrepreneurial spirit and pure passion for advancing the health and well-being of individuals everywhere has evolved, growing and changing along with the needs of the people he’s committed to helping. This time, that's meant the establishment of the nation's first anti-aging and human-longevity franchise brand, Serotonin Centers. https://www.serotonincenters.com/
Since her first appearance as a cover girl for Muscle & Fitness Magazine in November 1994 Monica Brant has gained momentum and remains at the top of the female fitness world, evident by her unprecedented national and international magazine exposure – over 100 covers and almost as many articles/interviews to this date with fans worldwide.Certified through ISSA and an IBNFC Nutrition Coach, Monica travels worldwide sharing her passion for health and fitness through both guest appearances and her personal women's fitness events, F.E.M. Camp™, founded in 2004 & Body & Soul & Women's Retreat founded in 2016 and has launched her first ever LIVE monthly online lifestyle coaching program in Fall 2019. https://monicabrant.com/
Andrea MacKenzie, Founder of Lead With Harmony, is a team and leadership development expert who helps business owners and executives hire strategically and develop their teams towards improved performance, lower stress, and stronger leadership. She is an MBA, multi-certified coach, and award-nominated Kolbe-Certified™ consultant with 20+ years in corporate roles and consulting. Andrea founded Lead With Harmony over 10 years ago to serve small businesses by incorporating her first-hand understanding of team success factors and disruptors into her own style of team and leadership development - an approach that combines elements of business consulting, project management, leadership coaching, experiential learning, and specialized assessments and techniques, such as Kolbe assessments, ICF coaching principles, and IPEC Energy Leadership™ frameworks. https://www.leadwithharmony.com
Josh York is the CEO and Founder of the world’s leading at-home personal training service, GYMGUYZ. Josh’s story starts with humble beginnings. He started GYMGUYZ in his parents’ dining room in 2008. His tenacity has led to the brand growing to 1,200 cities across three countries. Josh is fueled by his desire to break the norm and go to extremes when it comes to achieving personal and entrepreneurial success. When asked for his advice for people hoping to achieve greatness in 2023, whether personally or professionally, he gave the following words of wisdom: “One of the biggest problems is that people wait for the perfect moment. The perfect time. People need to take more action and stop complaining and finding excuses. The truth is, sometimes some of the goals that people want to obtain are painful and challenging. Everyone always wants to live a relaxing life. But you have to live a life of pain and suffering if you want to have true happiness in the end.”
Painter Holly Skaggs worked with beeswax, an ancient encaustic medium, for many years until she discovered the art of fermentation. One day, her love of painting with beeswax transformed into working with honey, another labor of love created by the bees. As with many creative endeavors that spill into other forms of expression, Holly found herself fascinated with a rare ferment known as Jun. She brewed with this living culture day after day until several years and experiments later, WILD TONIC® Jun Kombucha was born! https://wildtonic.com/
Devan Anderson (known as "DevanOnDeck") grew a following on TikTok during the pandemic sharing how to style affordable clothing. After leaving his job at Snapchat, he decided to live his dream as a designer and create full-time.
Over the last few years, Devan has amassed an impressive following of fans looking to him for honest, sound advice on luxury and discount fashion. He has over 3.8 million subscribers on Tik Tok and 530K followers on Instagram. Below are details about his holiday collection.
Devan is a Los Angeles-based designer & creator. As a creator — rather than simply "flexing" outfits, DevanOnDeck shifts the conversation to how he can improve his community members' confidence and add long-term value to their lives. As a designer, he aims to apply his same ethos to tangible quality goods. This new chapter brings his childhood dreams full circle, all while introducing a fresh perspective into the fashion & design space.
Greg Breitbart talks about Body20 and how it helps you burn calories, reduce cellulie, tone up and build lean muscle utilizing the boutique fitness studio that uses FDA-cleared electro-magnetic muscle stimulation. body20.com
First Round's on Me CEO, Joe Feminella says his app is bringing real face to face dating back. He says with First Round’s on Me, they’re bringing back real dating by to encouraging people to be more confident in themselves and their quest for companionship through face-to-face interactions. He says they are committed to the seamless process and functionality of the app by allowing users to quickly and easily set up dates. No more swiping for hours, days, and sometimes even weeks before setting up a date. No more endless messaging back and forth. With First Round’s on Me, he says dating is easy!
Amy Anderson, CEO of Wild Coffee Marketing, is a widely-respected and creative
industry leader with MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE at brands
such as Calvin Klein, Seventeen, and The New York Times Digital. As
co-founder of Wild Coffee Marketing, she focuses on transforming
businesses through a diverse set of disciplines and tailor-made teams
Innovation... personal fulfillment... and limitless potential to help people-and prosper.
These are the rewards for physicians who become entrepreneurs and blaze their own trails in business to provide medical products and services-all while creating a balanced personal life that's fulfilling and adventurous.
Unfortunately, many physicians and medical professionals believe that they're not good business people.
And they're afraid to step out of the traditional comfort zones of working in hospitals and other institutional settings-where bureaucracies can limit creativity, prosperity, and impact.
Now Dr. Francisco Arredondo, MD, MPH, is on a mission to show medical professionals how to excel above and beyond traditional constraints-by becoming entrepreneurs.
In MedikalPreneur: The Official Guidebook for Physicians' Success in Business, Dr. Arredondo shares his experience and expertise to guide health care professionals into the unlimited and fulfilling possibilities in business. He did it very successfully, and now he wants to teach YOU how to become a successful medical entrepreneur.
Written in easy-to-understand language, this book showcases Dr. Arredondo's story while providing solid nuts-and-bolts information about business plans, accounting, marketing, teamwork, human resources, designing a transformative patient experience, and more.
Dr. Arredondo coined the term "MedikalPreneur" to describe physicians like himself who master the art of entrepreneurship in ways that transform the lives of countless patients with innovative products and services. He is a true MedikalPreneur, having built a fertility center that expanded into a network of entrepreneurial ventures with more than 80 team members.
Dr. Arredondo emphasizes that MedikalPreneurs can enjoy financial success and freedom for family time, world travel, and philanthropy.
As the medical profession undergoes major shifts resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and other factors, MedikalPreneur: The Official Guidebook for Physicians' Success in Business by Dr. Francisco Arredondo highlights a path toward exciting new opportunities for health care professionals to shift their mindsets and embark on missions to help people and achieve success.
As an experienced litigator, Julia Mann helps clients solve their problems in crisis situations. Whether it is a dispute with a customer, a supplier, an employee, or even their own business partner, Julia utilizes her knowledge of the client’s industry combined with the avenues for dispute resolution to reach an outcome consistent with the client’s business goals.
It is Julia’s investment in the relationship that keeps clients returning when disputes arise. Her practice encompasses contractual disputes, professional liability claims, actions to protect companies’ proprietary information, and business torts such as fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference. Representing clients on both sides of the docket, Julia has appeared in matters in 40 counties across the states of Texas and Oklahoma.
A significant portion of Julia’s practice focuses on the oil and gas industry. Such experience includes representation of mineral interest owners in suits for lease termination, recovery of royalties, and establishment of title. Julia has represented oil and gas operators in disputes involving joint business partners, service providers, and working interest owners. Her experience includes cases unique to South Texas, such as defending an independent petroleum engineering company in litigation regarding ownership of a mineral estate involving a land grant made by the Government of Spain in 1767. As the value of mineral interest holdings have continued to rise and begin their transition to the next generation, Julia has developed particular experience in the area of fiduciary litigation. She handles claims by and against trustees, estate administrators, beneficiaries, and closely-held family businesses in all areas related to trusts, estates, and probate matters.
Education
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
J.D., magna cum laude, St. Mary’s University School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1994
Oklahoma, 2009
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Taryn Parker, Director of Curriculum and Training at The Little Gym, the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center with more than 400 locations across 31 countries for children ages four months through 12.
As the key executive for The Little Gym, which teaches thousands of kids annually, Taryn can weigh in on a number of topics if you are in need of a source or story idea, such as:
•Early Child Development
•Tips to inspire kids to exercise
•Movement based learning
•Developmental and Recreational Gymnastics
•Motor development
•Physical activities and development in kids
•How singing and dancing play an integral role in child development
•Child Obesity
Mary Welp, CH, is a certified hypnotherapist specializing in Hypnotic Meditation.
After 20 years of private practice as a Craniosacral therapist and 14 years as a certified hypnotherapist, she launched RISE Hypnotic Meditation to teach others how to bring meaningful, positive changes to their lives. She teaches a direct, easy, adaptable practice in 4 steps: Relax, Imagine, Suggest, and Empower. Mary helps those who are interested in self improvement or anyone would like to get rid of a bad habit, fear, or imprint. She works within the following areas but not limited to: boundaries, social anxiety, sports performance,
self confidence, fear of rejection, optimism, procrastination, letting go of anger, guilt, improving sleep, grief and loss, and relationships. Her practice allows anyone to turn their attention inward to make a shift for the better in order to become a healthier, happier person.
Mary has worked with a nonprofit involving returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan as well as served on the board of LinkUp, offering assistance to those who have dealt with clergy abuse and related trauma. Since the pandemic, she has shifted her practice from one on one sessions to teaching. She now travels and teaches a 3 hour workshop across the country which she likes to refer to as a marriage of meditation and self-hypnosis. Her mission is to spread this self-healing therapy to as many people as possible.
Tianna Strateman, is the VP of Training and Experience at Club Pilates. At the very young age of 12-years-old, Tianna started doing Pilates. As a highly-trained dancer, the now-trending workout helped with Tianna’s recovery and elevate her performance. For college, Strateman attended the University of Southern California where she studied Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Nutrition and Health all while becoming a trained Pilates instructor on campus!
Because of her experience with the practice, she thrived as an instructor. Now with a business degree and passion for Pilates, Tianna serves as the VP of Training and Experience for the largest premium Pilates brand in the world – Club Pilates – which has nearly 800 studios globally.
Austin Stovall, Ferti-Lome talks about all of the products offered by Ferti-lome.
https://www.fertilome.com/
Austin Stovall, Ferti-lome - VPG Regional Manager talks about all of the products and seasons to use their Ferti-lome fertilizers. Check out all products: https://www.fertilome.com/
Richie Huffman’s experience with the child care industry goes all the way back to 1984, when his mother first opened a daycare business. He was able to see first-hand the impact early childhood education can have on young learners and their families. With this unique insight into business ownership added to the nurturing mentorship he received from his parents, Richie developed a passion for child care and natural business instincts that have facilitated his success to this day.
In 1994, Richie chose to leverage his skills and experience to start his own child care center. The first Celebree School opened its doors in Ellicott City, Maryland and quickly became only one of many Celebree Schools in the area. In fact, Richie transformed the Celebree brand from a single school into the largest privately held chain of child care centers in the state.
Melissa Chordock, President at AKT Franchising talks about AKT, a full-body workout that combines cardio intervals with strength and toning. Every class works the entire body, from all angles and in all planes of motion for a truly efficient workout. Backed by science, influenced from dance based workouts and numerous exercise modalities, all class content works together to focus on results.
Jayme Brown, Director of Marketing at Bon Devil says Bon Dévil is pure pleasure without the guilt. She says you can anoint your taste buds with an unholy eruption of wickedly delicious coconut-based desserts. No dairy, no gluten, no lactose, no evil GMOs, no sin, no compromise, and under 120 calories.
Dr. Francisco Arredondo Chief Medical Officer has founded several IVF clinics, (Including Aspire Fertility, RMA of Texas, and Smart IVF). He was the national Chief Medical Officer of Inception/Aspire Fertility and the Prelude Network overseeing 19 clinics and 65 fertility specialists. Named the “best medical student in the country” by Mexican president Carlos Salinas, Dr. Francisco Arredondo graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Institute of Technology and Higher Studies School of Medicine in Monterrey. Dr. Arredondo’s passion for fertility care began in 1989 while working alongside the first team to perform an in vitro fertilization procedure in Monterrey, Mexico. He has been the founder and leader of many fertility companies. He is the founder of RMA of Texas, Aspire Fertility San Antonio, and SMART IVF.
Cassidy Davis is an actor, producer, writer and content creator based in Los Angeles. She is most recently known as the host of the Chaotic Singles Party after she went viral on TikTok for hosting an epic Valentine’s Day mixer earlier this year
PAX Financial CEO and Co-Founder Darryl Lyons’ ambition is to create a legacy within people whose lives have been bettered via contact with him.
Before PAX, Darryl was on track for a future on Wall Street, but his love for Texas and dreams of a more rewarding career led him to create PAX Financial instead. Influenced both by an upbringing without privileges and close association with associates whose wealth failed to make them happier, Darryl’s mission is both to aid clients in growing their wealth and guide clients toward aligning their wealth with their values and goals.
https://paxfinancialgroup.com/
George Zappas, Head Chef at CookinGenie talks about how CookinGenie is the solution for anyone looking for a gourmet quality meal, prepared fresh in their own kitchen and served hot on their table. They have a team of experienced chefs offering a variety of quality cuisines such as regional, French, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Greek, and more.
For any occasion from an anniversary or family lunch to a house party or a weeknight dinner-for-two, their genies - as they love the call their chefs - can easily handle all your gatherings with wholesome, high quality meals that you select from an extensive menu. With CookinGenie, you can have a restaurant experience served in the comfort of your home!
Founder at 10K Club, Jimmy Sewell talks about his non-profit association to support families of school employees after a tragic school incident by providing money within days to the families.
Fred Cox talks about The Franchise Show, a one stop event to learn the ins and outs about franchise ownership. Cox says during this event, you can make an educated decision about your future plus learn about starting and growing your own business.
Christina Woerner McInnis is the CEO and founder of AgriTech Corp. and a major shareholder in Woerner Family Companies, one of the largest sod producers in the country. As the creator of SoilKit, AgriTech’s flagship product, Christina has led product development from its earliest stages. After an initial proof-of-concept year in 2019, Christina founded AgriTech and ramped up hiring, product development and sales for SoilKit. In 2020, the company received its minority women-owned certification from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Under Christina’s leadership, AgriTech in its first year of operation landed contracts with eight lawn and garden distributors, one major land grant university, one big-box retailer and dozens of landscape companies.
From the start of his career spent jumping out of helicopters as a Rescue Swimmer in the United States Navy, 120VC Founder & CEO J Scott has a long history of leadership, servanthood, and bearing witness to the transformative power of getting shi* done. Since starting 120VC he's personally overseen the global transformational efforts within organizations such as DirecTV, Trader Joe's, Blizzard Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Mattel, and others. His team's unique, irreverent approach to change has generated breakthrough results and created meaningful jobs. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, J. Scott is a devoted husband and father and author of "It's Never Just Business: It's About People," and "The Irreverent Guide to Project Management," both available on Amazon.com.
Fierce, Inc. CEO Edward Beltran is a contributor for Forbes and Fast Company where he writes about employee reboarding, the relationship between stress and performance, and how the Metaverse will shape business. He brings 20 years of expertise in finance and operations and has been a leader at Fierce since 2017, a leading communications firm that has worked with 300 of the fortune 500 companies. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Arizona State University in Accounting and Computer Information
Systems, and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He has held an active CPA license since 2004 and holds certificates in Entrepreneurship from Wharton and Harvard. Prior to joining Fierce, Ed was Head of Finance with large multinational organizations such as Agilent Technologies, Avnet Inc., PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur Andersen as well as advising and supporting start-ups and early-stage companies. Ed is an avid road bike cyclist clocking 120+ miles a week year-round helping his mental, physical,
and spiritual balance as he puts it. He is passionate about helping those who don’t have the privilege, background, or resources to be fully prepared to engage in effective conversations at different levels in life (College, Professional, Personal, Parenthood).
https://fierceinc.com/
120VC Founder and CEO Jason Scott is a leader who jumps in to take care of people and get sh*t done, #GSD. From the start of his career jumping out of helicopters as a rescue swimmer in the United States Navy to now over two decades as the CEO of 120VC leading global transformational efforts for DirecTV, Trader Joe’s, Blizzard Entertainment, RIOT Games, Sony Pictures, ResMed, AAG, Universal Music Group, Remitly, and others.
After two decades of helping deliver transformation initiatives for Fortune 1000 brands, Jason launched the 120 Brand Community, applying the transformative power of #GSD to reimagine servant leadership, enable teams to deliver products, build brands that matter, and transform how people balance work and play as digital nomads.
In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, J. Scott is a devoted husband and father and author of two Amazon-bestselling books “It’s Never Just Business: It’s About People” and “The Irreverent Guide to Project Management, An Agile Approach to Enterprise Project Management.” To mentor and train a new generation of leaders, Jason founded the Transformational Leadership Academy with keynote talks, workshops, and a 14-week certification program. 120VC.com
Freedom at the Mat Creator, Olivia F. Scott talks about her online and offline me-time community destination for women to pursue and obtain freedom from emotional scars and everyday challenges as we intentionally pursue the desires of their hearts.
https://freedomatthemat.com
Sean Campbell, Founder & CEO of Cascade Insights has been training, mentoring, and educating all his life. An exceptionally well regarded conference speaker and author, Sean has delivered talks for Fortune 50 companies and top tier conferences. He has also been the author of several books on technical as well as business topics. Sean has also been a professional services firm owner for over 20 years. His professional services work has spanned consulting engagements with the Fortune 50 and startups you’ve heard of, the sale of his first professional services company, and the growth of delivery, sales, marketing, and operational practices inside professional services firms.
In short, Sean brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to surviving and thriving as
a service firm owner or the leader of a practice area inside a larger services firm.
Martin Rowinski is a technology executive with over 25 years of leadership experience. His career has focused on developing and implementing strategic processes, deploying new products to streamline services, and improve growth in lead generation and sales in the fields of recruiting, finance, technology, marketing, and mortgage lending. He has served as a CTO and is currently CEO of the executive recruitment firm, Boardsi, which leads the way for executives to connect with companies assembling Boards of Directors and Boards of Advisors. Boardsi specializes in helping companies build executive boards more efficiently, building diverse teams that help companies reach their highest success rate and fastest growth potential. Boardsi is a private network for top-level executives, who benefit by finding board positions that match their skill levels. corporatematchmakerbook.com
Founder of Radical Performance Acceleration Wylie McGraw is a former star pitcher, competititve bull rider and 3-Tour Combat Veteran. It was through these intense experiences that he discovered his crazy superpower of being able to expose blind spots , erupt and eradicate stress and fully unleash the untapped potential of high acheivers.
Villasol Insurance Solutions owners Jesse and Roxanne Solano bring passionate, ethical and most of all caring knowledgeable agents to the forefront of the market making them a highly sought after Life and Health brokerage.
Author and Real Estate Expert Rod Khleif talks about the psychology of success and how real estate changed his life. From humble beginnings as a young impoverished immigrant, Khleif talks about his incredible first hand knowledge that helped him recover from losing $50MM in the crash of 2008 to the success he enjoys today.
Codeup Co-Founder Jason Straughan is a life-long programmer who fell in love with computers in elementary school and has been hooked ever since. Jason Co-founded Codeup, a career school focused on training web developers to meet the growing demand for programming talent in San Antonio. Codeup is a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to train software development to students with little to no prior programming experience.
Mortgage Lender and Real Estate Investor Kacey Klaus talks about the current state of the real estate market and advises not to give up when it comes to purchasing a home.
Perspire Sauna Studio CEO, President & Co-Founder Lee Braun says they have a focus on excellent customer service & unique guest experience at Perspire while aiming to set the standard for infrared sauna studios across the country as they expand to bring IR sauna healing to every community.
Tammie Jo Shults is an American retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator. Known for being one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy, following active duty she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. She retired from Southwest Airlines in 2020
Betty's Co. CEO Jennifer Newell talks about the next generation of women's healthcare. Newell reimagined women's health for younger women by meeting them where they are. Her company provides services they actually need, making sure they have a remarkable experience.
boardsi Founder and CEO Martin Rowinski talks about his executive network that connects thousands of companies to thousands of potential candidates. The boardsi platform is designed to provide an easy to use and detailed experience to explore paid board of director and board of advisor opportunities.
CEO Genaro Montelongo says Bison Roofing and Construction Co. has been around for over 18 years, serving San Antonio and surrounding areas with certified roofing services and exceptional professionalism with every job completed. He says they want every roofing project that their business takes on to be effortless for the customer and they pride themselves on unparalleled craft and customer service while embracing honest and friendly relationships with their team of contractors. Bisonroofing.net
Inclusive Surrogacy Co-Founders Laura Bravo and Cesar Martinez, head the surrogacy agency located in San Antonio, Texas. Inclusive Surrogacy was created for the purpose of helping all individuals regardless of race, religion and sexual orientation. They are dedicated to guiding every Potential Parent from the start by matching them with the ideal surrogate. Their mission is to help and improve every potential parents’ life and offer them lower costs and friendly professionals in the state of Texas.
https://www.inclusivesurrogacy.com/
Co-Founder and CEO at Loop.Baby Henry Vogel is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and executive who has founded and scaled several businesses. He has specific domain experience in technology-enabled consumer businesses, e-Commerce, ad tech and fin tech leading companies from early stage formation to hyper growth scale up. Henry was an early partner at BCG Digital Ventures, founder and CxO at Raved (BCG), Apptera (Soleo) and Quigo (AOL) and VP of corp strategy, business development and internet marketing at eBay. He started his career and was a partner at The Boston Consulting Group where he co-founded and led the Pricing Practice and was an active member of the Consumer and Retail practice. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Northwestern University.
Dane Espegard has developed a culture centered around ‘Dreams’ that has led to consistent and explosive growth within his business. He brings this successful, people-oriented method to market in his latest book, The Dream Machine so other leaders can benefit from the extraordinary transformation to their teams and businesses.
Website: http://www.daneespegard.com
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneespegard/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dane.espegard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daneespegard/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4drV1R60GQw8O_6EfYm3MA
Kevin Kamali and Ali Meshksar are two interior design entrepreneurs with
20+ years of industry experience in the home design renovation space.
Having founded their company EA Home Design in Sterling Virginia, Kevin and Ali quickly
found a growing need for their services as the home renovation space began to evolve.
Offering bespoke design solutions to homeowners that want to take their interiors to the next level, the two entrepreneurs have become leaders in their field, creating transformational designs including kitchens and bathrooms that have luxurious finishes.
Twitter: EA_Home_Design
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAhomedesignVA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ea_home_design/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmVykFaShDrcmMwIAhTo8Zg/videos?view_as=subscriber
TexasLending.com is a family-owned company focused on the success of their customers in the ever-changing mortgage industry. Since 2001, owner and CEO, Kevin Miller has guided the company in creating an environment that welcomes opportunities for growth as the needs of homeowners, economic change, and new technologies reshape the landscape of mortgage lending.
https://www.texaslending.com/
Bew White lll, is Chairman of the Board of Gabriella White and it’s brands, Summer Classics, Gabby and Wendy Jane. In 2013 he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Society of International Business Fellows and in 2021 Bew White received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association. He is also the subject of the well-received biography A Summer Classic: The Bew White Story by Christopher Taunton.
Realtor Desiree "Desy" Herr is a vibrant and intuitive real estate agent with a passion for
helping clients make their real estate mark in San Antonio. Raised in the Alamo Heights
area, Desy has a knowledge of the community and strong know-how for perfectly timing a
purchase or sale to match the patterns of the market.
Loop.Baby, Director of Marketing Lauren Reinhard talks about a fantastic new concept for anyone with a new baby or expecting one! When you Loop, you’re renting today’s best gear and toys for your child. Loop brings you the items you want, and you can enjoy them as long as you like, then they pick them up when you’re done! loop.baby
TisOrganic is a small team comprised of diverse skill sets with one ultimate mission: To deliver premium organic products that integrate seamlessly into an era that is both highly advanced and climate positive.
Esmi Gonzalez says she's always been neat and tidy since a very young age. She said it was mostly due to watching her mother’s daily habits and routines while growing up.
She opened Sort It Out in 2011 when the organizing industry in San Antonio was nearly unheard of. She said having a marketing background came in handy, and targeting her clients came easy for her.
Ten year later Sort It Out is thriving and is one of the busiest organizing companies in the city.
Contact Info:
210-818-8250
esmi@sortitoutsa.com
Denis O’Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O’Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company’s US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and government services.
Mobile Mentor is a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem, helping clients to navigate the right balance between security and employee experience. The company was named Microsoft’s 2021 Global Partner of the year for Modern Endpoint Management primarily for their work helping Alive Hospice safely treat patients during COVID 19.
Sari-Sari Supper Club's Camille De Los Reyes talks about her Sari-Sari Restaurant,Market & Bakery, owned and operated by Camille and husband Adrian De Los Reyes. The restaurant provides authentic Filipino dining to those who delight in sharing food and exploring new flavors. So, sit back, relax, and listen as she describes the freshly prepared meals she says can transport you back ‘home’ to the Philippines or someplace new and undiscovered. http://www.sari-sari-satx.com/
Rinse Co-Founder & CEO Ajay Prakash says in 2013, he and his close friend James Joun started discussing changing the way both consumers and cleaners think about clothing care, dry cleaning and laundry. They found a solution. It's Rinse! rinse.com
4EverYoung San Antonio Founder Dr. Carlos Wild talks about his clinic which provides a full range of medical and cosmetic treatments that will help you look and feel great. Born and raised in Miami, FL, Dr. Carlos Wild DNP, CRNA began his studies at University of South Florida where he received his BSN in Nursing and then completed his Masters of Science Degree in Nurse Anesthesia at Wolford College of Anesthesia. He continued his thirst for knowledge and attended Baylor College of Medicine receiving his Doctor Of Nurse Practice (DNP). He was the chief CRNA for the past 8 years while also running his Botox and filler company He specializes in using cutting-edge techniques for Dermal fillers and Botulinum toxins. Currently he took his Botox and filler company to the next level introducing a preventative medicine aspect into his new practice by starting up 4Ever young in San Antonio which focuses on hormone Replacement for men and women, IV infusions, Botox and filler, hydrafacials and more. They say what they offer is in their name. 4Ever Young is the embodiment of a powerful idea: that aging doesn’t have to mean losing your quality of life.
Linc Active Founder Meredith Carriker says her whole concept for a business was beautifully designed pieces paired with outstanding performance benefits,
so you can feel confident and stylish before, during, or after a workout. Check out her website. I think you'll agree she got her concept down 100%! https://lincactive.com/
Daniel Stanton is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Now Optics, roles he has held since the company’s inception in 2006. Stanton leveraged his business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit to develop the company and its retail component through the Stanton Optical and My Eyelab brands. Due to the company’s rapid growth and expansion over the past few years, there are more than 180 retail and franchise locations across the country in 25 states under the Stanton Optical and My Eyelab brands. The company continues to extend its reach over the next few years in both new and existing markets. As the corporate footprint experiences greater demand, the franchise business is actively pursuing single and multi-unit franchisees.
Broadway Vascular CEO Dr. Dallas Broadway is an authority in minimally invasive vascular procedures. He established his practice in SA after many years doing advanced endovascular surgery in New York City. His goal is to further increase the quality of care for his patients.
Randy Adams Inc, Learn to Buy and Sell Cars CEO, Randy Adams.
Randy Adams, Inc. is a family owned and operated pre-owned car and truck dealer, in business for over 50 years. They strive to provide customers with the BEST sales experience. Randy Adams, Inc. has repeatedly been voted the "Most Popular Used-Car Dealer" in New Braunfels.
https://randyadamsinc.com/
Escape Room San Antonio Owner and CEO Tyler Dahl is a proud veteran and says his influential leadership came from his 10+ year journey navigating the military, corporate America and owning multiple companies. Escape Room SA brings reality entertainment to new heights with puzzles, unique storylines and escape routes. It's an adventure you won't forget!
Snapology Founder and CEO Laura Coe talks about her company and how it provides interactive, STEM / STEAM programs for children featuring technology and/or popular building toys (such as LEGO® bricks and K’Nex® toys).
New Barn Organics CEO Ted Robb said he wanted almond milk that tasted more like the one his family made at home using only simple, organic ingredients. When he couldn't find one, that's when he created his own. Robb talks about his journey and his almond milk.
Andrew Barlowe says he was fortunate to have an entrepreneur father. He says he got to see his ideas come to fruition and saw his father could make a living off them. Andrew has many businesses including being a partner with SipIt, WingIt and many more. He tells his story and talks about his belief that by empowering people to be their best and tapping into their hidden talents, he has helped build several companies that have grown year after year.
Dr. Straight is Board Certified in Dermatology, Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and has over 20 years of clinical experience. He also trained in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. Dr. Straight provides comprehensive disease management and works closely with Certified Lymphedema Therapists when necessary.
YogaSix President, Lindsay Junk talks about YogaSix. She says she believes everyone deserves the mind-body experience of yoga. YogaSix has classes across the country offeringc classes with a specific focus on strength, agility, flexibility and balance.
Kokomio Head Coconut (CEO) Alan Cohen talks about Kokomio, a unique beverage that blends coconut water and pulp together for a taste that’s richer than water, lighter than a smoothie, and more refreshing than both. He discusses how it came to be and the growth of the company.
Pure Barre President Regan Stokes talks about the largest, most established barre franchise with more than 500 studios across North America. Pure Barre focuses on small movements that result in big changes.
Forward Real Estate Founder, Tiffany Stevens says her group provides an elevated, full-service experience for everything from buying and selling to new builds, and they specialize in helping people ease into life’s biggest transitions. She says whether you’re relocating from across the country, creating your dream home from scratch, or settling into empty-nester life, they have the tools to help ease the discomfort and get you excited for change.
Christina McInnis, grew up on the Woerner family farm. At an early age, she would accompany her grandmother to the family’s garden centers, where she saw firsthand how homeowners were unhappy with their lawns and gardens.
As Christina grew up, she started working in the stores herself and was surprised to see that most customers had never learned the lesson her family had practiced for decades—the vital importance of soil testing.
But when Christina walked customers through the complex process of getting a soil test done by their local extension office, she began to understand the problem. Truly scientific soil testing was laborious. Complicated. And time-consuming. Although it was one of the keys to the success of her family’s now-massive agricultural operation, it was just too much for the average homeowner to take on.
Christina realized that something had to be done. And voila! SoilKit was born.
SAVE was established by Dr. Lyssa Ochoa, Board Certified Vascular Surgeon, to serve the need for compassionate, personalized, advanced vascular care to the growing population of San Antonio. As a city with a growing diabetic population that is twice that of any other large city in the nation, San Antonio needs tailored medical treatment to patients with complex medical conditions. SAVE works with primary care physicians, specialists, along with community resources to create individualized treatment plans. By combining lifestyle change education, optimal medical management, and tailored advanced vascular and endovascular techniques, SAVE strives to provide early diagnosis of vascular disease, prevent its progression, and offer state of the art interventions when needed.
Christine Dubois-Devlin is an accomplished sales executive, having spent more than a decade in the Natural and CPG space. Christine possesses strong communication, sales, trade, budgeting, and forecasting/planning skills and has also served on the brokerage side of the CPG business, implementing channel strategy and annual sales growth targets.
Christine’s experience with power corporations, including UNFI and KeHE have allowed her to grow her relationships with several national food brands, and to bring this expertise to her current team at Julian’s Recipe. Currently Christine serves as the Director of Retail Sales, where she has served as the point person for all brand placements since January of 2020. Today, she continues to lead the Julian’s team into new retail environments and spearheads retail development, overall, for the brand.
This new era of remote work has led to new threats leaving traditional Cybersecurity methods obsolete. With an expected emergence in the evolution of attack vectors, Def-Logix is here to help secure your digital assets outside of your traditional business infrastructure.
KC Custom Homes, Chris Castro, Partner and Cameron Bisig, Director of Marketing talk about the company which was establishd over 20 years ago. KC Custom Homes are distinguished by their quality and character. Now a second generation company, with their highest concentration oof homes built in New Braunfels, Wilson, Guadalupe and Comal counties.
Chris Michaelwitz, Marketing Director for FarmBox Foods talks about how the company strives to change the way the world farms by connecting communities to sustainably sourced, locally grown food, year-round. With a focus on producing environmentally conscious and future-oriented food systems, they seek to end food inequality with our innovative and eco-friendly farms.
CEO Rusty Walker talks about FarmBox foods and it's mission and values. He says as resources dwindle and populations grow, the need for eco-friendly, sustainable farming solutions is at an all-time high. At FarmBox Foods, they are crafting alternatives to centralized food systems with their high-yield, low carbon footprint container farms. Our cutting-edge farm designs promote easy operation and maintenance while reducing the risk of food-borne illnesses. Not only can their farms be equipped with solar technology allowing the farm to operate off-grid, but their innovative hydroponic watering systems use 90% less water than traditional farms and do not contribute to groundwater pollution. FarmBox Foods provides a solution for food safety, security, and sustainability. With their unique blend of ingenuity and imagination, they say they can feed the world one container at a time.
Michael Browning, Founder & CEO of Urban Air Adventure Parks. In less than eight years, the CEO and co-founder of Urban Air Adventure Parks has turned a single trampoline park in Southlake into the nation's largest chain of family-oriented indoor theme parks.
Stetson Dance Hall will be a total remake of the old Cooter Brown's Dance Hall. Ackerly talks about the plan on transforming the space into a modern looking country dance hall, bringing in the best bands and entertainment.
Stephanie Dua, BEGiN Co-Founder and President, is an education entrepreneur raising three
daughters, and leading the HOMER brand. She also heads customer acquisition, marketing,
learning, and company strategy. A simple request, “Mommy, can you help me learn to read?”
launched Stephanie into action, as she sought reading resources to implement at home and
found her options limited. Stephanie saw an opportunity to meet a real need within a dedicated
community, and HOMER was founded to be the leader in childhood education beyond the
classroom. Stephanie began her career at McKinsey & Company, followed by 15 years in public
education in the heart of New York. In her role as CEO of the Fund for Public Schools in New
York City, Stephanie raised more than $165 million to support literacy and teacher training
efforts in the country’s largest school district. A lifetime of pursuing her professional passions
has led Stephanie to her current role as Co-founder and President of HOMER
Sweet Paris was founded in Houston, Texas with one simple mission: to revive the art of eating crêpes! After traveling the world trying different versions of this popular street food staple, Allison and her husband saw an opportunity to bring the crêpe to the fast casual dining market. They celebrated their joie de vivre philosophy by making beautiful crêpes, each a stunning masterpiece in its own right, and serving them in an irresistibly charming setting.
She says: AT SWEET PARIS OUR MANTRA IS THAT LIFE IS FOR ENJOYING. EVERY DAY—AND EVERY BITE—IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVOR ALL THAT’S GOOD IN THE WORLD.
With nearly a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Ramon Castillon began his fitness career at 24-Hour Fitness as part of Corporate with a focus on pricing and strategy. Following his time at 24-Hour Fitness, Ramon joined Basecamp Fitness where he scaled the company and accelerated the growth from one to five locations. Today Ramon is the President of Row House, the leader in the boutique indoor rowing space.
Nancy Bigley, CEO of Painting With A Twist talks about the company which she says, plain and simple. Sjhe says no creative or artistic skills are needed. Painting with a Twist is all about connecting with friends over a glass of wine, your favorite snacks and a night of laughs. Oh, and you’ll also learn how to paint!
Toby Russell, CEO of Shift.com/ Looking for its first major hub off the West Coast, digital auto retailer Shift.com is expanding into Texas with new operations in Austin and San Antonio. Shift saw this area as a major tech hub and a region filled with early technology adopters, ripe for digital disruption in the used vehicle buying/selling marketplace.
James Siew, CEO of SendACake said he knows the frustrations of scouring the internet trying to find the perfect gift. Will they love this? Is it personalized? Will it arrive on time? Is it cool enough!? Gift giving, it's just not easy... until now! Hand made with love. Shipped with care. Send a Cake was formed with a simple yet ambitious mission in mind. Creating unique gifting experiences they won't forget centered around cake which is the age old tradition of any celebratory event. Siew says his small business has been and will always be about people and the experiences.
Dr Cameron Craven, Westlake Dermatology talks about the latest trends in skin care and plastic surgery.
Lou Ann Wagner, CEO of Texas Auto Carriers talks about the locally owned and operated auto transport, towing and hauling company. Founded in 1984, Texas Auto Carriers has evolved into a multi-service transportation company that handles auto transport, light duty towing and hauling, heavy duty towing and recovery, and flatbed and lowboy hauling services.
Liz Papagni is a leading brand and marketing strategist and the CEO of Marketing Initiative Worx. Papagni talks about her journey to becoming the CEO of her own company and how she works with her clients teaching them the importance of each segment of their business.
President Jeff Stokes talks about how their company STRIDE, has more than doubled in size this year thanks to the uptick in running across America as people want to get back outside. He also talks about the brand’s continued plans for growth.
Megan Cox, Co-Owner of Karen's Naturals says at Karen’s Naturals, good taste just comes naturally. For more than 30 years, they've been committed to bringing premium farm-fresh produce with their delicious dehydrated and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables. Bursting with nutrition and flavor, she says their products are sure to bring a smile to your face. With every bite, they believe we can make the world a healthier, happier place.
Brian Hoppe, Co-Founder of Lonolife LonoLife, a company that manufacturers Collagen Supplements and Bone Broth. He started the company 6 years ago with some of his lifelong friends as a “break” from his 10+ year career as a management consultant. Six years later, his “consulting break” has turned into a new career path, as LonoLife remains a national leader in Bone Broth and Collagen products.
Gretchen San Miguel, MD is a board certified primary care physician with over 10 years of experience. She is the Medical Director for Medi-Weightloss Corporate. She has practiced in a variety of settings, including primary, geriatric, and fast-paced urgent care. Her core competencies include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disease, time management, communication, and practice operations. She has a passionate commitment to first-rate patient care and is a proactive and organized physician. Dr. San Miguel is extremely passionate about Preventive Medicine and the impact weight has on overall health and well-being. She is dedicated to improving her patients' quality of life.
Austin Wright, CEO of The California Beach Co. tells the story of how the company was launched by two parents who struggled for years to find a great playpen that was portable, lightweight and well built. After teaming up with a top outdoor-goods manufacturer, they launched a successful Kickstarter campaign and now he heads a company known for The Pop N' Go, widely known as the world's best playpen!
Dawn Kelley, President and CEO of Barney Butter comes from a background of executive leadership in the technology and e-commerce industry, previously holding executive positions at United Tote, Orbitz.com and Careerbuilder.com. Dawn set out to grow Barney Butter, a tiny California Almond Butter company, into the best-in-breed brand both domestically and internationally. Barney Butter is now the third largest nut butter in the category and #1 family owned and operated.
Neil Gill, CEO and President of Dogtopia Enterprises has spent more than 35 years in franchising with international brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Brinker International and more than 11 years at Gloria Jean’s Coffees International as CEO, opening more than 1,000 stores across 39 countries.
He has experience in taking franchise brands through IPOs and worked in a variety of sectors from on-line education, weight loss, bakery and Asian tea. Neil has a love of franchising and the entrepreneurial spirit it enables in everyone involved.
Jake Rouse, Co-Founder and CEO of Braxton Brewing Co. is an avid craft beer fan and is fired up about reinventing the Taproom by introducing new and unique ways to enhance the beer drinking experience.
Investing since late 2003, Dan Francis has done hundreds of Creative Real Estate transactions including wholesales, flips, "Sub2" and Wraps. Now he is focused on growing StepStone Realty, SafeLoanServicing.com and is the Chairman of the Board of StepStone Charities which holds an annual charity Golf Tournament The Black Sheep Open.
Nicholas "Nico" LaHood, Managing Partner of the LaHood Norton Law Group talks about his practice and being part of a group of aggressive former Prosecutors and dedicated San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers. The former Bexar County District Attorney discusses how his firm is a made up of accomplished trial lawyers with a proven track record of success.
Marcy Westcott is the founder of The Still State and is dedicated to helping others improve their well being and quality of life through the practice of meditation and mindfulness. She says while there are many different types of meditation, it can be an accessible and secular type of practice. Meditation can be used to effectively reduce stress, anxiety, and cope with the pressures of modern day life. Meditation is practiced by millions of people around the world. ANYONE can learn to meditate. She says you can too.
Jon Barbera, CEO of PRYME Homes talks about his quest to set new standards in real estate by providing a realistic way for people to build to financial freedom. His goal is to bring real estate investing to everyone by allowing anyone to partner with his company and leverage his knowledge and resources to succeed.
CEO of Rise Recovery, Evita Morin talks about her civic and nonprofit career. Her work at Rise Recovery is deeply influenced by the experiences and exposure to remarkable innovative spaces such as the City of New York Mayor's Office and San Antonio's Haven for Hope. Her interests are in community stewardship, program development, strategic planning and operational growth. A San Antonio native, she grew up throughout urban and rural Texas before attending undergraduate and graduate school at Columbia University in New York. Passionate about her community, she also proudly serves as a board member of Masters Leadership Program of Greater San Antonio and The Blood & Tissue Foundation.
Andrew Franke, CEO of Medina Agriculture Products talks about how the family company has provided the highest quality, biologically based soil conditioners and natural/organic fertilizers since 1962. He says the idea for Medina started when Arthur Franke met James Martin at the Frontier Cafe in Hondo, Texas and they planned to make some of Mr. Martin’s catalyst that stimulates microbes to use on Mr. Franke’s farmland. His farmland had become so compacted that his Farmall H tractor could no longer plow his fields. After the harvest, and Arthur’s yields were larger and his soil was soft under his feet, the Medina Company was incorporated. This catalyst, or Medina Soil Activator, would later expand into a whole line of organic products for farming and gardening.
Amy and Coley House, CEO's of Growin' Out Loud Darlin' tell the story of how their organization grew organically through hardship. The couple does professional business and life consulting providing businesses and owners the tools to find the gold in business and life.
Gertrude Allen, CEO of PetPlate has more than two decades of experience growing consumer-facing businesses in the US and Europe. She's been the CEO of PetPlate since 2017. PetPlate delivers human-grade, fresh cooked meals and USDA organic treats for dogs directly to consumers nationwide. Allen talks about her career and the importance of healthy food for your furry family members.
Bobby Jenkins, President and Owner of ABC Home and Commercial Services talks about how his company grew organically through the years. He also discusses the desire for ABC to give back to the community. He says as his business grew and prospered, he felt the business owed a debt of gratitude to the community which fostered the growth.
Managing Partner at RMD Advertising Sue Reninger talks about her beginnings in the field of advertising and her journey to becoming the Managing Partner at RMD Advertising. The firm has shaped the business to serve national category leaders in the challenger food industry and boasts such clients as Southern Recipe pork rinds, Graeter's, ParmCrisps, Thinsters and many more on its client roster.
CEO and Founder of GOOD PLANeT Foods David Israel is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverages industry. In 2018, David founded GOOD PLANeT, setting out to revolutionize the plant-based cheese category with clean ingredients, a sustainable and environmentally-friendly mission and a focus on the communities the brand serves.
Doug Hall, Director of Marketing for Raybern's Foods, tells the story of the company that makes millions of sandwiches a year! He says over thirty years ago, two guys named Ray & Bernie had a delicious dream: to share their love of New York style deli sandwiches with the world. In his quest to perfect the recipes, Bernie taste-tested sauces, meats and breads on his family and friends until he got all the ingredients just right. It took years to fully develop their bread recipe that cooks up “Bakery Soft” right from the microwave--as well as our signature Philly Cheesesteak and Pastrami recipes. Doug also talks about the pursuit of his PhD in Philosophy with a focus on Organizational Leadership at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Yavonne Sarber, Founder of Agave & Rye talks about her modern Tequila and Bourbon Hall that creates EPIC experiences – from the menu to the service, from the way they treat each other to the way they treat our guests. Every restaurant location looks different, bringing its own feel from the surrounding community to blend both Agave & Rye and its chosen location together into one EPIC experience. Sarber says the menu itself sets Agave & Rye apart from the traditional restaurant with street favorites, as well as EPIC tacos. Signature craft cocktails offer a mix of modern and traditional. Fresh, made-from-scratch recipes with only the best ingredients available offer inventive ways for guests to enjoy expertly crafted food, bite-by-bite and sip-by-sip.
As the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rudolph Foods Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of pork rinds, Mark Singleton has accumulated diverse experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Joining the company in 2003, Singleton has helped to grow the Rudolph Foods brands, including Southern Recipe, Pepe’s and Lee’s pork rinds, as well as Gaslamp Popcorn. Preceding his position at Rudolph Foods, Singleton served as the President of Cantrell International, adding 12 years to his total 25 years in the food industry. Through brand expansions, the introduction of new brands and the sometimes-volatile food industry, Singleton has helped the company to continue to grow – all while serving the consumer. Most recently, Singleton served as the Chairman of the Snack Food Association, drawing on his experience to create a larger platform for pork rind snacks as the food industry evolves.
Elizabeth Fauerso, CMO at Pearl is a creative, energetic and skilled marketing executive with longstanding roots, connections and a love for the city of San Antonio.
Elizabeth talks about how she got connected with the Pearl and everything it entails! If you haven’t been there yet, now’s the time to check it all out. The 22-acre Pearl site is home to multiple retail stores, dining, picturesque green spaces, a paseos riverside amphitheater and the third campus of the Culinary Institute of America. The former brewery operated from 1883 to 2001. Pearl now reflects a vivid past while embracing the future with environmentally sustainable buildings mixed with historic architecture. You’ll love her story.
Brothers Ken and Michael Ehrman talk about their invention, Halo Collar, the only smart collar for dogswith intuitive training, GPS location, and smart fences in one, designed with Cesar Millan’s world-renowned dog psychology.
Brothers Gutters CEO Nathan Hiebert says he's been an entrepreneur for as long as he can remember, and he enjoys both the benefits and challenges that come with business ownership. You can find comfort in the fact that when you hire The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, you are hiring a local-family-owned business with over 10 years of professional gutter installation and business ownership experience. Nathan says being a San Antonio gutter contractor means being local and focused for a fantastic customer experience.
Ranch Brand Wine & Spirits CEOs Chris Ware and West Stone had always been in the hospitality business but decided to branch out on their own at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown. The team does it all and their story about liquor pricing will stun you, make you laugh and may change all future decisions you make when shopping for alcohol.
CyberFortress CEO - Huw Edwards talks about the huge growth of eCommerce brought on by the lockdowns with COVID-19. He stresses the need for eCommerce insurance for small businesses that rely on their online sales and what they can do to protect themselves.
Erin and Patrick Callahan were always in the Real Estate business, but it wasn't until the strains put on the family during the COVID shut down did they realize how much they needed Some Elbow Room. She-sheds, Offices, Gyms, Workshops, Art Studios, Podcast Pods, Homeschools, & Getaways. You dream it. They build it.
Artessia House of Tess House Law, PLLC is the Managing Attorney at this San Antonio based law firm. They focus on handling divorce, family law, and real estate. Their legal team claims they are more than a service, but rather a band of partners there to fight with you through the rough. They work relentlessly around the clock to ensure that you receive everything you are entitled to, and after five years of victory they proudly remain on the front lines of the legal services industry.
When the pandemic hit, many people were paralyzed with fear, stayed in their homes, and simply tried to "wait out the storm." Instead of being stuck in "neutral," local business expert, Tim Christ, wrote his second book: Outgrowing QuickBooks: Engineering Real Profit in Companies $10 Million-$50 Million to help small and medium size businesses thrive in any condition
Mark Jones is the Founder of ReviewMyMortgage.com, producing branch manager of Directions Home Loan at La Cantera and in the top 1% of originators nationally. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Mark is a self-educated entrepreneur, mentor, leader and coach with over 16 years in the financial industry. ReviewMyMortgage.com was launched in March 2020 and in less than six months already had 25K users. The site is used for consumers to "self-diagnose" their first or next mortgage.
Josh Lopez was born in Puerto Rico & grew up in Bronx, New York. His Dad, a Vietnam veteran, battled with drug addiction and at 15 years old, Josh became a homeless teenager. Josh moved back to Puerto Rico after living on the streets for over a year and decided to go back to school. Fast forward, He graduated college valedictorian and landed his first record deal with a pop group in the late nineties. Shortly after that, Josh surrendered found his purpose. Josh decided to dedicate his life to inspiring people through his music and writing. Josh travels all over the world, speaking and singing sharing his inspiring story from homelessness to now a husband, father of 3, Ironman Triathlon finisher and successful business owner. Josh is the owner of San Antonio Shades and Shutters. A company he started in 2003 and now services clients in San Antonio and Austin, Texas. He works with award winning builders and his team’s work has been featured in Luxury Home Magazine, Parade of Homes and The American Institute of Architects. His company also gives back to non-profits and community. His new book and music titled, ‘Don’t give up’ will inspire you to never give up on your dreams. Josh says his greatest accomplishment in life will always be, his wife of 15 years and their three children. God takes our broken pieces and writes a masterpiece with each piece.
Michael Pleasant is a founding member and Chief Executive Officer of Open Security. He believes cybersecurity expertise should be accessible to businesses and cybersecurity experts should provide understandable, practical, and pragmatic solutions to their customers.
Michael’s technical expertise and leadership were both honed during his service in the United States Marine Corps, where he led intelligence operations during two tours of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. He serves on the boards of the Corporate eSports Association, Alpha13 a veteran entrepreneurship investment firm, and volunteers his time teaching entrepreneurship to transitioning servicemembers through his local SBA office.
Dr. Luis Chapa, CEO and Founder of Prestige Emergency Room talks about the 24 hour full-service emergency room designed to provide emergency care for all sorts of medical emergencies without the prolonged wait times associated with hospital-based emergency rooms. In addition to providing immediate emergency care, Prestige Emergency Room also accommodates “call-ahead” appointments and provides transportation to area hospitals when more extensive treatments are required. Prestige Emergency Room supplies round-the-clock care 365 days a year, providing 24/7 emergency care and peace of mind for patients throughout the San Antonio, Texas, area.
Bob Malone is the Executive Chairman, President and CEO of First Sonora Bancshares and Sonora Bank. He is also the Executive Chairman, President and CEO of Sonora Bank. He joined both First Sonora Bancshares and Sonora Bank in October 2009. Prior to a second career in banking, he was Executive Vice President of BP p.l.c. and Chairman and President of BP America Inc. from July 2006 until April 2009. During this time, he was BP’s senior representative in the U.S. and served as one of eight members of BP’s Executive Management team in London that guided the worldwide operations of BP. Prior to this role he was the Chief Executive of BP Shipping Limited. He retired from BP p.l.c. in April 2009 after a 35-year career.
In addition to his roles at BP, he has held a number of senior positions over his career with Kennecott Copper Corporation, the Standard Oil Company of Ohio (Sohio), and the Carborundum Company. Mr. Malone also served for four years as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, operator of the Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline.
Over his almost 45-year career, Mr. Malone has developed a reputation for building teams, driving change, improving operating and safety performance, and transforming company cultures.
He currently serves as Lead Director of the Halliburton Company, Non-Executive Chairman of Peabody Energy Company, Independent Director of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and BP Midstream Partners.
CEO for Owens Recovery Science, Johnny Owens, talks about how his work in helping patients returning from combat zones suffering from trauma back into high level activity using the a blood flow restriction technique may soon be used to help the masses in achieving and maintaining muscle strength to help prevent injury. His work has been featured on NPR, Time Magazine, ESPN and 60 Minutes.
Grammy Award-Winner and author best known as lead guitarist for Selena y Los Dinos, Chris Perez talks about his life, his family, his children and Selena. He also talks about his latest project, Perez Pepper Sauce.
Dr. Ray Altamirano, Founder and CEO of Casa Salud Family Medicine Clinic is a first generation American ready to make a difference. Dr. Altamirano says he feels jaded with the current healthcare system and knew his only way back in primary health care had to be under his own terms. He created a system outside of health insurance and caters to American's most vulnerable population, the sick uninsured.
CEO and Founder of Dominion Regenerative Care, Dr. Fernando Avila talks about his specialized clinic which is focused on Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Avila is committed to improving lives and outcomes on individuals suffering from pain brought on by sports injuries, personal injuries, aging and sometimes just day to day living. He says his goal is to make people feel better and look better.
CyberFortress CEO Huw Edwards talks about his company and how they are building a new kind of revenue interruption insurance designed for e-commerce companies. Huw is an entrepreneur, business builder and capital allocator with a passion for insurance, cybersecurity, technology and investing.
Communities in Schools of San Antonio CEO Jessica Weaver has served in several roles to support the agency's work and growth in the community over the past 30 years. She is a strong advocate for collaboration and has dedicated most of her career in building community and agency partnerships to support students in overcoming obstacles and obtaining an education.
Paul Rivera - President & CEO - Def-Logix, Inc. talks about his 20+ years of cybersecurity experience in the government contracting industry. As he leads Def-Logix, he has gained credible leadership experience and speaks about the company along with Sa Huynh and Nick Navarro regarding the future of their company and cybersecurity as it relates to every citizen.
FactoryPure CEO's Eugene and Michael Ravitsky always had the entrepreneurial bug, buying and reselling items online as early as middle school. They say they learned this behavior from their immigrant parents who came to the US in the 90's from the Soviet Union when they first experienced free market opportunities. While their company is quite new, the brothers talk about going the extra mile for their online customers, LOVING their fantastic employees (that's a shout out) and their continued love of travel abroad.
Founder and CEO of Zen Monkey, Eric Glandian introduces us to his ready to eat overnight oatmeal company...the first of its kind in the US. Zen Monkey is now sold in thousands of supermarkets across the country. Glandian talks about his path leading up to the first commercially viable, scalable RTE Overnight Oatmeal product available in the US.
Forcer CEO Alexander Draghici is about to disrupt the tech social space with his new company called Forcer, a revenue sharing social media platform. Draghici is also an executive and producer with Malibu Films and San Antonio Media Studios LLC. He is also an innovator and has multiple patents and inventions.
Jennifer Guidry brings more than 20 years of high-level mortgage experience to the San Antonio and surrounding areas. Her results place her in the Top 200 Originators in America and one of the Top 50 Women Originators in America. To put that into perspective, there are well over 500,000 originators nationwide and Jennifer is thrilled to be part of such an elite group of leaders in her field.
Mike McKim started Cuvée as an experiment in craft – one that continues to this day. It began in 1998, when he started building his own direct trade network to ensure higher quality and more consistent access to his favorite coffee. It continued into his world-class lab in Austin, TX where they custom-dial every roast to enhance each unique bean. More recently, their curiosity led us to pioneer Nitro Cold Brew in a widget-activated Nitro can.
CEO Denise Sanchez of Homewerks talks about her retail store and how she got started. Homewerks sells really cool stuff for the home with a focus on premium and green products.
Braustin Mobile Homes was founded by San Antonio born-and-raised Alberto Pina who know a thing or two about the pride in owning a piece of Texas. His company was built on the belief that their customers deserve a quality mobile home, at a fair price, with transparency every step of the way.
Jessica Hampton with Wholesale Properties SA and Ali Day with Texas All Cash Home Buyers talk about their businesses which will buy homes and sell them making fair all-cash offers. They say they buy houses in any condition letting their company take over the burdens that come with an unwanted property.
Loss of Life Advocates Founder Esther Pipoly created LOLA after losing both her father and her husband within just 2 months. She quickly found herself in over her head when it came time to take care of the business side of these devastating losses. LOLA offers a type of concierge service for preparing for or dealing with death by providing a wide variety of guidance options, services and referrals for corporations and individuals.
CEO of The Stratton Sport & Spine Clinic, Dr. Brock Stratton talks about his journey creating a preventative form of healthcare with a special interest in athletes. He talks about his determination to treat sports injuries and help athletes decrease their risk of injury.
Elysia Treviño-Gonzales is the Chief Executive Officer of Twang Partners Ltd., a family-owned manufacturer of premium-flavored salts, sugars, and seasonings headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Treviño-Gonzales leads the management team in carrying out strategic plans for the organization while ensuring company-wide commitment to company values and culture. Treviño-Gonzales is essential to the team and provides big-picture thinking for the organization.
Leslie Komet Ausburn, Co-Founder of Quantum ERA and Executive Producer Wayne Miller talk about the award winning content development technology firm that's changing the way people receive information. The company has created a number of award winning reality products including its Experience Real History brand for the Alamo and Gettysburg.
Mach1 Services CEO Rick Narpaul and President Laura Narpaul head this San Antonio-based company which plans to expand across the U.S. Mach1's app streamlines the connection between customers and roadside assistance service providers by digitizing the process and using geolocation.
President and Owner of Transworld Leasing Peggy Cash talks about her company, San Antonio's leader of vehicle, equipment, medical equipment and airplane leasing. Transworld is a multi-million dollar leasing company started by her husband. They worked together at Transworld for over 20 years until his death in 2018 after a long battle with cancer.
Music Superstar and Mental Health Advocate Naomi Judd talks about her personal journey with depression and anxiety and about her book "River of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope" as the keynote speaker at the 2019 Legacy of Hope Luncheon. Judd, best known as a music superstar and TV actress talks about battling depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide all while sharing her story of success against all odds.
President and Founder of Carzuz, Phil Kandera worked in car sales for years but when he decided to take off on his own, it proved to be a great decision. Kandera conceived Carzuz, a software platform designed to allow him to purchase vehicles directly from individuals. Carzuz is also a way individuals can get around all of the hoops usually associated with selling their used car.
Lick Honest Ice Creams Co-Owners Anthony Sobotik and Chad Palmatier talk about their love of ice cream and opening up another location. Lick Honest Ice Creams started in Austin in 2011. They now have 4 locations there and can now be found in quality grocers across America and can be shipped anywhere in the continental US.
VP of The Ancira Auto Group, April Ancira talks about overseeing the operations of 11 new franchised auto stores. She has worked in the family car business since 1997 in every facet from being an operator and cashier to selling cars and trucks on the front line.
CEO and Co-Founder of LandOnEarth-Mario Corona, a local real estate developer has moved from home building to home buying. He has created a new house-finding platform that allows home seekers to look for homes based on a standard set of requirements like bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage.
Jack and Dy Lynne Dabney combine their unique styles to create a signature look to create entire homes or just the interior. Jack builds homes and his wife Dy Lynne creates elegance in every home she touches with her show Joyeux Home Decor. The couple talks about their journey in being entrepreneurs and what it takes to be successful!
Actress and star of Matilda, Taylor Paige Henderson talks about being home schooled, how she fell in love with acting and about her future plans! She is currently starring in the lead role of the play Matilda.
Chief Medical Officer with Aspire Fertility-Dr. Francisco Arredondo talks about his over 20 years of experience in fertility care. He says he built his practice on the concept of transformation: meeting each patient wherever they are in the process and guiding them along their path to parenthood.
Wildway Granola Co-Founder Kelli Koehler talks about her late nights in the kitchen with her husband and Co-Founder Kyle trying to create a health food bar that wouldn't hold together. They almost gave up until they realized the soft and chewy concoction would eventually become their best selling product. Wildway Granola is now available in over 150 HEBs, Amazon Prime, Whole Foods, Kroger and all along the US Coast!
Guido Companies Inc. with CEO Maryanne Guido. She talks about growing up in the construction business, how the company has changed and becoming the CEO.
Austin Oculofacial Plastics Dr Sean Paul talks about his mission to provide excellence in state of the art eye and facial cosmetic procedures and surgeries with an emphasis on safety, treatment outcomes and more importantly making a positive difference in the lives of his valued patients.
Jesse Diaz and Jesse Martinez with Air Force Civilian Service talk about their organization and how to work for the Air Force as a civilian. They also talk about the jobs available and programs that could be a great opportunity for a college student.
Native San Antonian Gordon V. Hartman is a philanthropist and former businessman who is the Founder of The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation. He talks about The Gordon Hartman Family Foundation which helps families who deal with cognitive and physical disabilities who face daily obstacles that are truly hard to imagine.
CEO of Clear Choice Remodeling-Jana Ward talks about working in a predominantly male world. She talks about how her father guided her into the world of construction.
Joseph Shields, Head of Business Development at McCombs Enterprises talks about his grandfather Red McCombs and the many layers he created for the company. Besides the automotive segment, McCombs Enterprises also has divisions in oil and gas, real estate and of course sports! Joseph is learning them all!
Rahul Patel and Grant Gaines-Patel/Gaines Law Firm talk about how they met and how this unlikely team joined together to become one of the fastest growing law firms in the state.
Broker for The Schrader Group, Dayton Schrader talks about being a realtor and what it takes to be your own boss.
Back Unturned Brewing Founder Ricardo Garcia talks about his journey to becoming a brew master. He talks about his never ending support from his wife and his childhood dreams of becoming a marine biologist.
Co-Founders of Cinco Vodka and Seersucker Gin Trey and Kim Azar talk about their combined 5 "cinco" kids, how to stand out in the competitive liquor crowd and about the hard job of tasting their product to make sure it's just right!
Co-Founders of Cheddies - Francisco and Tomas Pergola talk about how they created Cheddies, an all-natural, high protein cheese cracker whose main ingredient is real cheddar cheese! The brothers say they transformed a timeless snack and combined it with today's innovative trends to pave the way for a healthier snacking alternative.
Caley Cosmetics Co-Founder/Creative Director Annie Rodriguez talks about the beauty industry, how she got into the business, and how Caley Cosmetics promotes taking your time to feel your best. She says you should treat your makeup routine like a ritual and watch everyday evolve into the extraordinary.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks to Beldon Roofing CEO Brad Beldon. He talks about "The Beldon Way", high expectations for his employees and his children and giving back.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks to Dr. Sherryl Mitchell about her journey to becoming a Kidney Specialist after watching her father die of kidney disease. Her goal is to educate and help prevent problems for as many people as she can reach.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks to Entrepreneur and owner of The Bridal Connection Roman Garcia about getting into the wedding dress business.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks to San Marcos Air Conditioning Owner/CEO Lucas Novak about life now as an entrepreneur and growing up with an entrepreneur Dad!
Host Giovanni Marotta and Karen Clauss talk to Institute for Functional Health CEO Dr. Jacob Torres. Dr. Torres says without the awareness of total body health, we can't fix our health problems. He says Americans need to move away from prescription drugs when possible.
President of Jon Hart Design Sharon Durham talks about her journey to become president of the company, how she married the right man and how work/life balance is really just a myth. jonhartdesign.com
Shark Tank contestants Jessica Karam Oley and Brandon Karam talk about presenting their "bottom cleaning" spray to the hosts of Shark Tank and how they came up with the idea.
Giovanni Marotta talks to NIco LaHood about his past and his future as a defense attorney in SA. He also talks about his political beliefs and raising his kids.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about a new attitude for 2019 when it comes to being an entrepreneur.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about a new year and how to find out if your business idea is worth a new business venture.
Giovanni Marotta talks to Grunt Style CEO Daniel Alarik about moving his company headquarters to San Antonio, being a Veteran and being an entrepreneur.
Host Giovanni Marotta wonders if your upbringing has anything to do with your drive to be an entrepreneur.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about bad attitudes at Work and how they can affect the whole team.
Host Giovanni Marotta says you might find out that you are the problem with your Business.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about the things in life you should be thankful for this time of year!
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about things to think about in the Past, Present and Future for your business. He says self-evaluation can make a difference between succeeding and failing.
Host Giovanni Marotta discusses the similarities between Amazon and Sears. Isn't the catalog the same as ordering online today? And why is Amazon opening brick and mortar stores now?
Giovanni Marotta talks about the importance of learning how to communicate with your employees and partners. He says the same way lack of communication can ruin your relationship, it can do the same to your business.
Giovanni Marotta talks to Nina Marie, the owner of a dumpster company called Bin There-Dump That. She talks about the male dominated field and how she survived to become a successful entrepreneur.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks to business owner Mia Bruno (Bruno Construction Services) about the toll being an entrepreneur can take on your relationship.
Giovanni Marotta and Karen Clauss discuss how to untangle yourself from the everyday chaos at work.
Giovanni Marotta talks to Keith Moehle, owner of KM Builders, about his starting his own business and his road to success.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about taking the next steps to grow your company. How do you start to market? Is there one certain thing to do....or not to do?
Giovanni talks to Monica Brant about her road to success. Brant is an IFBB professional figure competitor and a former fitness competitor. Brant won the 1998 Ms. Fitness Olympia. She first appeared on the cover of Muscle & Fitness in November 1994 and has, according to her website, appeared on over 100 international magazine covers.
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about what you should do to change your life for the better instead of just complaining about it!
Host Giovanni Marotta talks about the things you should think about before your quit your job.
Giovanni Marotta talks to Karen Clauss about how he was thrown out of an Uber! He also talks about what it takes to transition from just being self employed to being a successful business owner.
Giovanni Marotta talks about competition in the workplace with Katy Goff and Karen Clauss.
Giovanni Marotta and Karen Clauss interview iHeartMedia Radio Icon KJ97's Randy Carroll
Giovanni Marotta and Karen Clauss interview April Ancira about life, family and her path to success.
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