The Houston Rallies Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Created by The Lee Group, in partnership with Radio Lounge, is a hub of information and inspiring stories directly from the small business owners that make Houston the great city we call home. From interviews with movers and shakers to thought pieces on best practices for advertising your businesses' specific services.
Houston Rallies has crafted this series to focus the spotlight on Houston-area businesses and people who are in the business of creating momentum amidst our health crisis. This time, we focus on the entertainment industry with Hollywood Resumes', the company engaged in refining the job presentation for film, television and digital. Our conversation with the founders, Angela and Cindy is full of insight on how your resume' will make a difference. Listen and learn.
Sarah Jane is a blogger on a mission, giving her fans a message of "why not". She writes "I want you to see that you can reign over multiple kingdoms: fashion, career, being a wife, motherhood, taking care of home … you don’t have to choose. There’s room for it all! Let’s go claim it." If you're looking for a reason to smile, this conversation is well worth a listen.
The Houston Rallies Podcast continues the conversation with small businesses in Houston during the fight against the COVID19 pandemic. Natalie sits down with Mark Pereira from The Lee Group to talk about what makes PR such an important part of a marketing relationship. It's not just the words, it's how well a PR person knows, understands, and connects people to a brand.
Beginning in 1999, Youth in View began by promoting the well being of youth by providing a continuum of care through foster care, adoption, and residential care services. With four core goals, Youth in View prepares youth for permanent placement, provides a positive family environment, gives opportunities to participate in family activities outside of an institutional setting and carefully matches families with youth. You'll enjoy this story.
Pakmule is the ultimate story of a guy with a great idea who just happened to know how to grow that idea into a huge success. From a Colorado mountaintop to a Montana morning, Pakmule goes along for the ride so you can bring the essential stuff you need. Prior to COVID19 and well beyond status quo, Pakmule is well ahead of the curve when it comes to adjusting and adapting. This is a story of how to do just that.
Grant Pinkerton found his way into the BBQ business in a most unusual way. His degree in rhetoric and writing comes from his time spent at the University of Texas, Austin. His passion for BBQ comes from his heart, born at a backyard BBQ. He is known now as one of America's top pitmasters. From an outlaw BBQ trailer, to a brick and mortar in the heights, to a new location in San Antonio, Pinkerton's BBQ is on the grow.
Beyond COVID19, one of the toughest places to be in small business is being women-owned, but that didn't stop Sandra Janak. Her company and her story are inspiring. Sandra has taken an idea, a well thought out investment idea and has grown Aspire into a player in the electrical services segment. Even with COVID19 creating a few short circuits over the past several months, Aspire has found a way to respond and overcome those challenges.
Danny Shaftel didn't know he was going to get into the diamond business, but his exposure to the diamond industry, and the fact that he got an offer he couldn't refuse from his father, gave Danny the chance to explore, learn and grow this Houston-based company. Danny made a good choice,as Shaftel is well known in the industry as a destination for personal service and quality. Danny's story will inspire you.
Cars are expensive and folks are keeping cars longer. When your average daily commute is 20-30 miles, you depend on your car to get you there and bring you home. And even though we were staying home more, the need for our cars and SUV's didn't stay home. The need to maintain our essential vehicles is a top priority. Mark Pereira talks shop with the owners. Cornerstone Automotive has locations in Houston, San Antonio and Temple, Texas.
Chloe Dao always knew she was going to do something impactful. Her energy is well off the charts and her deep knowledge of the fashion industry is an incredible element in the success of her brand. So with all of this momentum happening, along comes a virus called COVID19. Has that slowed her down? Not for a minute. This conversation is an exercise in how a positive attitude can overcome even the darkest spots in small business.
Ledge Lounger is not new to the field of luxury outdoor furnishings and this COVID19 thing was another great example of how they adapted and adjusted to our new normal. The Lee Group is featuring many Houston-area small businesses under their Houston Rallies banner. Ledge Lounger is not just about your backyard retreat. Their high-end products can be found around the country at many resorts. This conversation is all about discovering a better way to reach out to their customers, and it's working nicely for this Houston-based company.
Produced at Radio Lounge, a Houston podcast studio
Maybe you've already visited your favorite restaurant as restrictions are relaxed, or maybe you're apprehensive to make that move. The conversation with Alli Jarret gives us a look into the other side of this crisis, from the business side. Harold's has a great vibe going, with a cool location in an iconic Houston building. Now, they are making things happen day by day to bring their fans back into the restaurant. The Houston Rallies podcasts are focusing on several categories of small business. We hope you enjoy this conversation. It's guaranteed to make you hungry for more.
Produced at Radio Lounge, a Houston podcast studio