Brian In Your Brain

Jack started his restaurant career as a bus boy then cut his teeth cooking in kitchens from South Texas to Austin.  He expanded his knowledge further while opening Z Tejas restaurants across the U.S.  He is a husband, father, restaurant owner, philanthropist and one hell of a chef. Join me as I get into his brain to see what's cooking!

Doug played defensive tackle for the University of Texas and the Detroit Lions. He suffered a career ending neck injury in 1985 that led him to entrepreneurship and ultimately to a great charitable organization, The Lone Star Paralysis Foundation. Join us as Doug and I sip tequila, talk about his businesses and the inner workings of his brain!    Books referenced in the interview: "The Lincoln Myth" by Steve Berry "Meat On A Hoof" by Gary Shaw

From bat boy for the Houston Astros to President of the team, Reid Ryan, son of the greatest pitcher to play the game, talks to me about the business of baseball and some of the inner workings of his brain!   Books referenced in the interview: Duel with the Devil by Paul Collins Pirate Hunters by Robert Kurson Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

John Garrett and his wife Jennifer cofounded Community Impact Newspaper with $40k in 2005. Today they have 150 employees and 20 newspapers across Texas and are growing at an explosive rate. Print Ain't Dead after all...Listen to John talk about building the newspaper from the ground up and the lessons learned as we get into his brain!   Books referenced in the interview: Visioneering by Andy Stanley The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack How Did You Do It, Truett? by S. Truett Cathy Small Giants by Bo Burlingham How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie