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Spotlighting successful businesses, startups, business leaders, and entrepreneurs in Austin, Texas

Joseph OBell


    • Apr 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 175 EPISODES

    5 from 21 ratings Listeners of Moontower Business that love the show mention: moontower, entrepreneurs, joe, business, excellent, great.


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    The Moontower Business podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in entrepreneurship. Hosted by Joe, the show truly stands out due to his dedication and preparation before each interview. It is evident that Joe has done his homework on the guests, as he consistently asks central and penetrating questions that delve into their journey and ultimate success. This level of preparation creates a great experience for both the guests and the listeners.

    One of the best aspects of The Moontower Business podcast is its focus on the journey of entrepreneurship. Each episode takes the time to discuss not only the end result of success but also the lessons learned along the way. This emphasis on the process adds a unique educational component to the show, allowing aspiring entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights from experienced individuals who have already navigated through various challenges.

    Another commendable attribute of this podcast is its commitment to featuring a diverse group of local entrepreneurs. By inviting individuals with different backgrounds and experiences, The Moontower Business podcast ensures that its audience receives a well-rounded perspective on what it takes to build a successful business. This diversity not only enriches the content presented but also allows listeners to learn from a wider range of stories and strategies.

    While The Moontower Business podcast boasts many positive qualities, there are some areas that could be improved upon. One possible drawback is that at times, certain episodes may feel repetitive if listeners are looking for radically different stories or perspectives. Although each entrepreneur brings their unique experiences and insights, there may be some overlap in terms of lessons learned or business models discussed. However, this minor issue does not detract significantly from the overall quality and value provided by the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Moontower Business podcast is an excellent resource for individuals interested in entrepreneurship. Joe's dedication to thorough preparation creates an engaging experience for both guests and listeners alike. The show's focus on discussing each entrepreneur's journey and lessons learned sets it apart from other podcasts in the genre. Additionally, the inclusion of a diverse group of local entrepreneurs adds depth and richness to the content presented. Overall, this podcast is highly informative, motivating, and a testament to the value of hard work and perseverance in building successful businesses.



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    Latest episodes from Moontower Business

    Episode 173: Jason P. Carroll- CEO at Active Index

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 28:14


    This is a fun episode where Joseph interviews Jason P. Carroll, CEO of Aptive Index. Learn more about how companies can improve their hiring process. https://www.aptiveindex.com/Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 172: Greg Barber, Director of Operations, Brohn Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 20:54


    In this episode Joseph speaks with Greg Barber, Director of Operations for Brohn Homes. Greg talks about the types of homes Brohn Homes builds in the Central Texas area and the charitable work they are doing locally. Learn more at https://brohnhomes.com/Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 171: Luke Boyenger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 21:07


    In this episode we talk to Luke Boyenger the CEO of Cruzumi CFO & Advisory. Luke's company provides fractional CFO services to companies including the construction industry. Learn more at https://cruzumi.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 170: Brian Birdy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 30:04


    Episode 170 features a conversation with Brian Birdy who is launching a Dill Dinkers pickleball franchise in San Antonio ,Texas. Learn about Brian's story as an entrepreneur and what his pickleball facility will offer. https://dilldinkers.com/franchise-territory-sanantonio-texas/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 169: Barry Cozihar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 25:14


    This episode features a fun conversation with Barry Cozihar Founder of Stampede Branding and Teambuilder.agency. Barry and I talk about the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant in any industry. Learn more at https://www.teambuilders.agency/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 168: Richard Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 20:49


    Episode 168 features a conversation with Richard Parker. In this episode we discuss the current M&A landscape and what people in the industry should look out for. Learn more about Richard at https://richardparker.com/ Podcast Music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 167: Gabe Krajicek, CEO of Kasasa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 28:25


    Episode 167 features a great conversation with Gave Grajicek, CEO of Kasasa a fintech banking company based in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Kasasa at https://www.kasasa.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 166: Dr. Rebecca Palacios, Ph.D, Founder and Author of Somos Uno, LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 20:39


    Episode 166 features an informative discussion with Dr. Rebecca Palacios, Ph.D the Founder of Somos Uno, LLC. Dr. Palacios is the author of bilingual children books. Learn more at https://somosunollc.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 165: Mark Semmelbeck, Founder of A Better Meal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 22:20


    Episode 165 features our conversation with Mark Semmelbeck the Founder of A Better Meal which uses AI to help families meal prep. Learn more at: https://abettermeal.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 164: Jennifer Seay, Founder & CEO of Art + Artisans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 28:38


    Episode 164 is a conversation with Jennifer Seay, Founder & CEO of Art + Artisans. She helps organizations curate their spaces with indoor and outdoor art. Learn more at https://artplusartisans.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 163: Clint Padgett, President & CEO of Project Success Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 17:07


    Episode 163 features a conversation with Clint Padgett, the President and CEO of Project Success Inc. Learn more about him at https://projectsuccess.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 162: Dena Lewis, Founder & CEO of Running Mate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 20:33


    Episode 162 is a great conversation with Dena Lewis, Founder and CEO of Running Mate which is a run share app. Learn more at https://getrunningmate.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 161: Lindsey Kane Leaverton, Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 31:19


    Episode 161 is an amazing conversation with Lindsey Kane Leaverton, Author of "Not Another Self Help Book". Learn more about Lindsey and her book at https://www.notanotherselfhelpbook.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 160: Johanna Moya Fabregas, Ph.D

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 28:07


    Episode 160 is a fun conversation with Johanna Maya Fabregas, Ph.D who is the Executive Director of Con Mi Madre in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Con Mi Madre at https://www.conmimadre.org/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 159: Bessy Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 27:34


    Episode 159 features a great conversation with Betsy Martinez who is the CEO of the Everyday Jefa & Austin Latinas Unidas. Learn all about the work she is doing in Austin and Central Texas. Learn more at https://www.theeverydayjefa.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 158: Eddie Martinez, Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 17:56


    Episode 158 features a great conversation with local Austin artist Eddie Martinez. Eddie talks about his inspiration for his art and his upcoming exhibition. Learn more at https://www.artbyeddiemartinez.com/ podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 157: Dan Jenkins, Pickleball Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 17:06


    Episode 157 features a great conversation with Dan Jenkins who is launching a Pickleball Kingdom franchise in Plano, Texas. Dan talks about what the Plano location will feature as well as other Pickleball Kingdom franchises that are in process in Texas. Learn more at https://pickleballkingdom.com/clubs/plano-tx/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 156: David G. Ewing, CEO at Motiv

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 35:12


    Episode 156 features an amazing chat with David G. Ewing, CEO at Motiv. David is also President of the Austin Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization. David speaks about the importance of a great costumer experience and how Motiv can help businesses achieve success. Lear more at https://www.motivcx.com/. Also learn more about the Austin Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization at https://www.eonetwork.org/austin Podcast music by www.bensound.com If you are looking for an attorney for your business feel free to reach out to Joseph O'Bell. Learn more here https://www.brstexas.com/joseph-obell

    Episode 155: Chelsea Toler and Chris Fronda, World Logic Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 20:00


    Episode 155 features a conversation with Chelsea Toler and Chris Fronda. Chelsea and Chris are Co-Founders of Logictry and organizers of World Logic Day in Austin. Learn more about them at https://logictry.com/. Learn more about World Logic Day at https://worldlogicday.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 154: Justin Follin & David B. Greenspan- Bluecase

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 27:25


    Episode 154 features an informative conversation with Justin Follin, CEO and David Greenspan, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of BLUECASE Strategic Partners in Austin, Texas. Justin and David are also co-authors of Be a Better Team by Friday: A Playbook for High-Performance Business Leaders. Learn more at: https://bluecase.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 153: Nick Courtright, Founder of Atmosphere Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 25:15


    Episode 153 features a fun conversation with Nick Courtright, Founder of Atmosphere Press in Austin, Texas. Helping aspiring authors publish their works. Link to their website here: https://atmospherepress.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 152: Kevin Killens, CEO of AHvos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 24:53


    Episode 152 features a wonderful conversation with Kevin Killens, CEO of AHvos which offers Artificial Intelligence solutions for businesses. Learn more at https://www.ahvos.com podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 151: Jobby John, CEO/ Founder Nimbus Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 27:35


    Episode 151 features a conversation with Jobby John, CEO and Founder of Nimbus Healthcare. Learn all about how Mr. John is changing the landscape for the pharmacy industry. https://www.nimbushealthcare.com/ podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 150: John Gioffre Owner of Revent Builds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 27:37


    Episode 150 features a great conversation with John Gioffre, owner of Revent Builds, a home building company in Austin, Texas. Learn all about Revent Builds and their unique homes. They do remodels, additions, and custom homes. Learn more at https://reventbuilds.com/ podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 149: Michael Lenox, Author of Strategy in the Digital Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 19:05


    Episode 149 features a great conversation with Michael Lenox, author of Strategy in the Digital Age. Michael is also a professor at the University of Virgina Darden School of Business in their MBA program. Learn more about Michael and his book at https://www.michael-lenox.com/books Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 148: Aimee Schuster, CEO of Bandwidth Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 20:24


    Episode 148 features a great conversation with Aimee Schuster, CEO of Bandwidth Strategy. Bandwidth Strategy is a fractional CMO and COO consultancy, to help growth-stage organizations drive the right leads into the funnel that result in closed-won business. Learn more at https://www.bandwidthstrategy.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com This episode is brought to you by www.vineyardsun.com and the Bush, Rudnicki, Shelton law firm in Austin, Texas. Call Attorney Joseph O'Bell at Bush, Rudnicki, Shelton for all your corporate legal needs. https://www.brstexas.com

    Episode 147: Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc ($RICK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 41:18


    Episode 147 features a great conversation with Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ - $RICK). Eric gives an update on the company and talks about his journey as a pilot.

    Episode 146: Malcom Peace, Founder Tsetserra Growth Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 26:10


    This episode includes our conversation with Malcom Peace Founder of Tsetserra Growth Partners. Learn more at https://tsetserra.com/ podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 145: Anna Brakefield, Founder of Red Land Cotton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 19:17


    Episode 145 features a great conversation with Anna Brakefield, the Founder of Red Land Cotton. Red Land Cotton makes home cotton products from cotton harvested from a family farm in Alabama. Learn more at www.redlandcotton.com podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 144: James Frinzi, CEO of American Metals Recovery and Recycling Inc ($AMRR)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 21:26


    Episode 144 features an informative conversation with James Frinzi, CEO of American Metals Recovery and Recycling Inc ($AMRR) and CEO of AMR Resources, LLC. James talks about the products and services he offers as well as the telecommunications space in general. Learn more at https://multibandglobal.com Or check out their social media at: Twitter: @MultibandGlobal Instagram: @Multibandglobal Linkedin: @Multiband Global Facebook: @Multiband Global Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 143: Michael Tabone, Sr. Economist at Cointelegraph

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 45:46


    Episode 143 is a great conversation with Michael Tabone, Senior Economist at Cointelegraph. Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 142: Fayez Kazi, Founder & President of Civilitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 26:52


    Episode 142 is a conversation with Fayez Kazi, Founder & President of Civilitude. Civilitude provides civil engineering and planning services centered around land development. Learn more at https://civilitudegroup.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 141: Mark Podolsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 17:40


    Episode 141 features a great conversation with Mark Podolsky. Mark explains how to make money in real estate investing, specifically with raw land. Learn more at https://www.thelandgeek.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 140: Mason Arnold Co-Founder of The Conscious Pet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 26:23


    Episode 140 features a great conversation with Mason Arnold Co-Founder of The Conscious Pet. The Conscious Pet is a Public Benefit Corporation making the pet food industry more sustainable. They upcycle restaurant kitchen scraps heading for the landfill into nutritious pet food. You can invest through WeFunder at: https://wefunder.com/theconsciouspet Learn more at: https://www.theconsciouspet.life/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 139: Ryan Rodenbeck CEO of Spyglass Realty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 25:29


    Episode 139 features a great conversation with Ryan Rodenbeck CEO of Spyglass Realty based in Austin, Texas. Learn more about real estate in Austin and Spyglass Realty at https://www.spyglassrealty.com podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 138: Miki Reynolds, CEO of Grid110

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 21:33


    Miki Reynolds is CEO & Co-founder of Grid110, an LA-based early stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit. Since 2014, Miki has focused on activating the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles through her work with Grid110, building community, and connecting the dots for entrepreneurs through access to mentoring and critical resources. She's also a scout for Bonfire Ventures (investing in pre-seed B2B companies) and a Venture Partner at Republic. Prior to co-founding Grid110, Miki spent 10 years building digital products for clients like MGM Studios, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, Angry Birds, SpaceX and LiveNation before transitioning to community focused work by launching the Downtown LA campus for tech education company General Assembly. Miki is a critical part of the LA startup ecosystem and has accepted commendations from Mayor Eric Garcetti on behalf of General Assembly and Grid110. She has been recognized by LA Biz Journal as a Woman of Influence, was named to Techweek's #Techweek100, and sits on advisory councils for two of the Mayor's diversity inclusion initiatives: PledgeLA and WiSTEM LA. Learn more at https://www.grid110.org podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 137: Dr. Jack Phillips, co-author of Show the Value of What You Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 17:37


    Episode 137 features a great chat with Dr. Jack Phillips, co-author of Show the Value of What You Do. You can buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/Show-Value-What-You-Measuring/dp/1523002271. Also check out https://roiinstitute.net podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 136: Rebecca Ward, author of The Paper Tiger Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 24:28


    Episode 136 features a great conversation with Rebecca Ward, author of The Paper Tiger Syndrome, How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear. You can buy the book with this link: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Tiger-Syndrome-Liberate-Yourself/dp/0578359863 podcast music by www.bensound.com

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    Episode 135: Kyle Henry: Co-President of DSACT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 18:40


    Episode 135 features a great conversion with Kyle Henry: Co-President of Down syndrome Association of Central Texas. Learn more about the organization at http://dsact.org/. Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 134: Ken Kruger, Founder & CEO of Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 27:18


    Episode 134 features a great conversation with Ken Kruger, Founder & CEO of Moon. Moon is a platform that enables consumers to pay with cryptocurrency anywhere privately, securely and without fees. Learn more at https://paywithmoon.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 133: Dr. Christopher Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 31:14


    Episode 133 features a great conversation with Dr. Christopher Taylor, Owner of Taylor Counseling Group. Learn more about the types of Therapy offered by the Taylor Counseling Group at https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 132: Dr. Tenesha Wards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 24:18


    Episode 132 features a conversation with Dr. Tenesha Wards, Founder and Medical Director at Infinity Wellness Center in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Dr. Wards and her practice at https://www.austinholisticdr.com/ podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 131: Henry Daas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 39:00


    Episode 131 features a great conversation with Henry Daas. Henry is a serial entrepreneur, author, coach, and screenwriter. He is also a licensed real estate salesperson in Connecticut. You can learn more about Henry at www.henrydaas.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 130: Akin Fernandez, Founder & CEO of Azteco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 43:42


    Episode 130 features a great conversation with Akin Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Azteco. Azteco offers a bitcoin voucher product that is revolutionizing the industry. Learn more at https://azte.co/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 129: Eric Langan, President & CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq stock ticker: $RICK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 43:25


    Episode 129 features an informative conversation with Eric Langan, President & CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq stock ticker: $RICK). Eric discusses the history of the company, how he got started in the industry, and how he scaled the business to what it is today. Eric also discussed his capital allocation strategy as well as future plans for the company including a series of NFTs. Learn more at https://www.rcihospitality.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 128: Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 52:29


    Episode 128 features a fun conversation with Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures. Lightning Ventures invests in Bitcoin native startup companies. You can learn more at https://ltng.ventures podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 127: Chelle Neff, Founder and CEO of Urban Betty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 25:55


    Episode 127 features a great conversation with Chelle Neff, Founder and CEO of Urban Betty in Austin, Texas. Urban Betty is an amazing salon in Austin, Texas. You can learn more at https://urbanbetty.com/ Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 126: Cesar Hasselmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 42:58


    Episode 126 features a great conversation with Cesar Hasselmann. Cesar is a an entrepreneur and business consultant. Learn more about Cesar at https://cesarhasselmann.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 125: Lucas Root, Fortune 500 Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 31:28


    Episode 125 features a great conversation with Lucas Root, Fortune 500 Consultant and Coach. Learn more about Lucas at www.lucasroot.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 124: Jason Belvill, Co-Founder of Body Spec

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 27:46


    Episode 124 features a great conversation with Jason Belvill, the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Body Spec. Body Spec's mobile DEXA scans help you learn about your body and improve your health. Learn more at www.bodyspec.com Podcast music by www.bensound.com

    Episode 123: Michael Wilson, President and COO of 1GCX

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 42:56


    Episode 123: Features a great conversation with Michael Wilson, President and COO of 1GCX. 1GCX is a unique cryptocurrency and commodities exchange. Learn more about Michael and 1GCX at 1GCX | Trade crypto on the world's greenest exchange Podcast music by www.bensound.com

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