Common Threads

Brian Hegi started Crossplane Capital in 2018 and recently closed his first 250 million hard cap fund.Crossplane Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas investing control equity in industrial business services, niche manufacturing and value-added distribution businesses. The firm invests in companies with up to $200 million of revenue and significant value creation upside through prudent net working capital management, rigorous cost optimization and thoughtful revenue growth.This episode is a real education on private equity and why he focuses on family businesses.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Figuring out your true passion takes time and my conversation with Leigh Acord (Watson) shows you how long that journey can take.After painting a mural of a tree for her sister's nursery in 2001, she slowly built a book of clients by doing what she loved on her free time while working in the corporate world.Leigh decided to follow her heart and launched Watson Murals (formerly Watson Design) in 2004. Since then, Leigh has thrived on taking a broad concept from a client and turning it into something that speaks directly to that person, whether it be a mural in the bedroom of a five-year-old boy or a larger than life showpiece in a venue where thousands of patrons will see it and be inspired.Watson Murals has been a smashing success and if you don't believe me.....take a look at her clients on her webpage (were talking Fortune 500).Be ready to be inspired and laugh hard in this episode.https://watsonmurals.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trip abroad to London during her junior year at the University of Texas helped Leigh make the move to New York City after graduation in 1999. In New York she picked up valuable sales experience at Getty Images, a company that was in the process of becoming a juggernaut of its industry. (Were talking about Facebook type of dominance in the Social Media space) In 1995 Mark Getty founded Getty Images by 2006 he sold it to Hellman & Friedman for $2.6 billion (today's value is 3 billion with an estimate annual revenue of 1 billion). Leigh moved back to Austin, Texas in the mid aughts and found another inspirational founder in the wine company Scout and Cellar. Our conversation shows that she loves to talk about the grape and the clean crafted process for wine making.Opening Song - Can't Do Without You by Caribou Ending Song - People Everyday by Arrested DevelopmentSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hawdy tawdy gosh almighty who the hell is she!She is Jessica Roan and she is the co-founder of Interior Philosphy in Atlanta, Georgia.Jessica worked as buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York before relocating to Atlanta to work in merchandising for Ballard Designs. She opened Interior Philosophy in September 2007 with Mandy Mayers. They now are working with customers daily and collaborating on projects for the clients who have enlisted their design services.Interior Philosophy has been featured multiple times in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle which serves as a definitive guide to cultivating Atlanta style, offering unmatched entrée into the area's most inspiring residences.Opening Song - Better Place by GodfordEnding Song - Ben Folds Chat Roulette Fun in concert 2013 https://youtu.be/vhJyX08GecU?t=35Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nestled next to Fishing World on West Lovers Lane is one of the best spots in Dallas to grab a cold beer while contemplating your steak for the evening. It's not an ordinary steak. It's Wagyu Beef. Storm Sands and Tasso Ziebarth deliver an informative session on the Wagyu difference and the success of The Meat Shop.The Meat Shop's entire beef selection is certified all-natural, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, grass-fed and grain-finished Wagyu Beef from Rosewood Ranch. Other offerings include hormone and antibiotic free pork, all-natural chicken, and a selection of smoked and cured meats and cheeses.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS INTERVIEW IS WHY I AM DOING THE SHOW!Who knew that Laura had a perfect score on her math section of the SAT and has been working for one of the premier real estate asset managers in the United States????? Did you? A humble but tough negotiator, this excel whiz talks to John about the future of the office and her role at KBS real estate. This conversation was/ lifted from the Paper Bash interview so apologies for the sound cuts.In 1991 KBS real estate was founded and operates prime commercial real estate in some of the most successful markets in the country. As of September 2020, the firm has $42.7 Billion worth of transactions in the commercial real estate market. Laura joined the firm around 2000 so she must be a valuable asset for Messrs Schreiber & Bren. Oh and also she is a mom of 2 with a healthy residential business -Laura is working for Allie Beth on the residential sideMusic - Intro - Hopes Up (Drama)Exit - Princess Diamond (Kero Uno, Kelsey Bulkin)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paper Bash! What is it?Well it is one of the more interesting startups in Dallas and a trending store on Etsy. It was inspired by Jessica Roan and her success with Interior Philosophy in Atlanta.We all know that when Elizabeth and Laura get together on a project, something great will happen and I have a feeling that Paper Bash will be around for a long time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fritz Barton is a successful real estate professional that specializes in multifamily housing.Veritas Multifamily Partners is a Dallas-based real estate firm focusing on acquiring multifamily properties in major metropolitan markets across the Sun Belt region of the United States.Veritas's investment strategy seeks to deliver attractive risk‐adjusted returns and focuses on value‐add, distressed, core, and covered land opportunities.Fritz taught me a lot in our chat, and I hope more classmates will join me in the future to teach me more.Youtube Videos mentioned - A phukin breakhttps://youtu.be/HMcX-Ekz4n0Movie - SlackerIntro Music - New Radicals - You Get What You GiveExit Music - Elderbrook & Rudimental - Something About YouSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Heath ( Langbein ) is a true gem of the class of 1995. She is an arborist that runs 2 successful companies in North Texas (Texas Tree Surgeons and Burn This Wood). I had the honor of chatting with her about her adventures after high school, hiking the Appalachian Trail, starting a business and running a business while being a mom. I absolutely loved this conversation and you will too!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you Christina at Rev customer support for retrieving this for John!She recovered the second half of the interview!Pat discusses: His career at Reynolds Outdoor advertising and implementing kiosks in downtown Dallas Lifestyle districts like the West VillageCreation of the first downtown digital network (large ad dispalys) in the countryTransformation of downtown Dallas and Farmers MarketSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Tatum formed Tatum Art Advisory, LLC. to provide exceptional advisory services and guidance to serious collectors of 20th Century and Contemporary art.Ashley has had an illustrious career and I am grateful that she agreed to come on one of the first episodes.This was great conversation about:Catching up with AshleyTrends in art world during the pandemicDallas art scene and Dallas Arts FairPerformance Art and why someone would pay 150k for a banana duct taped to a wall (Article)You can hear more about Ashley on The Modernist Podcast Intro is Pete Holmes -Album: Dirty CleanTrack:AfterlifeInterview intro musicPortisheadAlbum: DummyTrack: Sour TimesExit is Dave Matthews BandAlbum: Under The Table And DreamingTrack:Ants MarchingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might be saying to yourself - "Shelburne, what are you doing?"Well, the first interview gives the listener John's backstory.* This was rerecorded after the first unscripted episode.The framework of the episode is the following -John walks the listener thru his experience at Kansas and his part with the Jayhawk Music Festival (Link to setlist). Mistake about the Urge. They were in the 1995 lineup.His time at TCU sheds light on all of the odd jobs he worked while studying and his first experience with Bloomberg.He walks thru his interview story with Bloomberg and working in the analytics being hired at Bloomberg and the analytics department. He touches on trading systems and the genius of the trading system strategy.He then goes thru -Stories about moving out to San FranciscoWorking for Bloomberg in San Francisco and being so young.Traveling Around the West CoastLiving in Cow HollowRoomates in San Francisco and where he lived.The HP crew in San Francisco and Wild Times while living in San Francisco.Moving back to DallasWorking as a corporate bond sales person at Southwest Securities, Tejas and Esposito.Why he moved to London.Living in London - the good and the badWorking at Algomi.Traveling around Europe.Having kids in LondonRaising a baby in London.The recording studio apartment - Wessex Sound Studios - (Link to Wikipedia)Coming back to Dallas.Setting up CatFIX and how COVID changed everything.The ending goes over some ground rules for the interviews.Intro and Exit is Ellie Goulding - Rythem of the NightEllie Goulding - Rhythm of the Night in the Live Lounge

Why is John Shelburne putting together a podcast -He wants to learn how to record a podcast and distribute it to an audience.He wants an opportunity to catch up with classmates and learn about their businesses/careers and any news that they want to share.This has NO affiliation with Highland Park High School or Highland Park Alumni Association.The concept of the podcast -A phone call chat with me that will be recorded with a classmate of 1995 and will be distributed on apple, Spotify and the website.I have setup an easy online scheduling tool that will allow class members to sign up without emailing me or calling me.The link is on the podcast webpage and CatFIX.bizPossibility of a Tiered Content Model, Walled Access or Ads -Let's say this takes off and I have to dedicate more time to this project than I originally intended then I am going to have to figure how to monetize the content.In that case you might hear a few sponsor pitches or even ads.I am also looking at private podcasts for class members that want to share their story but do not want to promote it to the general public.It is all up to the person that is being interviewed.Patreon is a service that allows content creators to setup tiered access to content.I am trying to set this up where HPHS class of 95 members will have free access.Friends and Family of the podcast interviewee would have another rate and Highland Park alumni another rate.At the end of the day this is about catching up with class members and giving them a chance to tell their story to an audience. The reunions are so far apart that we don't have time in one weekend to catchup with everyone.Opening tune - Clocks (Coldplay & Bueno Vista Social Club)Youtube Link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85X3ZGwYtkExit - Dumb & Dumber Lloyd trades the van for a moped sceneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus cuts that feature the setup call between Pat and John.Intro is Pete Holmes -Album: Dirty CleanTrack:AfterlifeClip TransitionsWeight of the WorldArtist: The SamplesLittle Miss Can't Be WrongArtist: Spin DoctorsExit is Dave Matthews BandAlbum: Under The Table And DreamingTrack:Ants MarchingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wish this interview lasted longer and John will hunting down the final 20 minutes.An interview that goes thru Pat's life after college.The stories are hilarious. We touch on Zoom rooms, Woods cologne by Abercrombie and Fitch, and his adventures at Ralph Lauren in the Highland Park Village.Pat is currently working at Reynolds Outdoor Advertising. Reynolds designs, builds, and markets beautiful displays that incorporate function and inject vibrancy into the public space.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hphs1995. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.