Podcast appearances and mentions of dallas business journal

Kern Egan is the founder and CEO of Multiplier, an agency that shapes culture to build brands. Multiplier manages the cultural marketing initiatives for a roster of world-class brands, including Bridgestone, Caterpillar, Chase Sapphire, Invisalign, JP Morgan Payments, On Running, PitchBook, Winnebago, and Wyndham Hotels, among others. Multiplier Ventures is a limited partner in Sapphire Sport Ventures and Elysian Park Golf Ventures and has made direct investments in Leeds United, Overtime, and TMRW Sports, among others. Kern is an advisor for Cal-Berkeley's SkyDeck technology accelerator and is the founder and chairman of Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment (DISE), the area's leading industry nonprofit, granting over $1,000,000 to 46 local youth charities. He is also the former Chairman of the Heart of Dallas Bowl at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium and served on the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee. Kern, a graduate of Indiana University, was named a Forty Under 40 honoree by both the SportsBusiness Journal and Dallas Business Journal.

Dr. Jayne Gardner is a true pioneer in using psychology in the business world to unleash higher performance in organizations.  And once entrepreneurs see the difference her process can make, they will have harnessed a power greater than anything business has ever known!Dr. Jayne serves anyone who wants to unleash the unlimited potential inside each of us.   Dr. Jayne has devoted her professional career to a personal transformation process, High Performance Breakthrough, to increase our level of fulfillment and happiness.   With her latest book, Best Job Ever, she and co-author, Joel Patterson founder of The Vested Group, a software ERP company, have taken this process into the business world showing how our personal mood and mindset impact engagement, accountability, performance and ultimately the financial growth of the company.   She works with people who want to create financial greatness through first developing personal greatness.  She has over thirty years of experience in the coaching world and knows how to call out our stories, our strengths and our blind-spots to uncover the best version of ourselves.   She helps you move past personal problems showing you how they relate to your business challenges. She “gets” that your conflicts and limiting beliefs are usually subconscious, based on fear, and difficult to identify by yourself. Her flagship product, High Performance Breakthrough, gives you the blueprint to upload negative or limiting beliefs within you and rewire them into a set of beliefs you have carefully chosen to represent your most passionate, ardent, and authentic self.  Dr. Jayne Gardner holds a doctorate degree in psychology and counseling and state licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). She also holds the highest level of certification with the International Coaching Federation, a MCC (Master Certified Coach). She has contributed articles to numerous magazines, professional journals, and media outlets including Emotional Intelligence Magazine, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), Dallas Business Journal, and Science of Mind magazine.She has hosted her own radio show called Wired to Win (KRLD-AM/Dallas) and has appeared on CNN's Business Unusual and on Good Morning Texas (ABC affiliate). Her authentic presence engages audiences quickly and leaves a lasting impact.   Because of her vast life experience, education, and presentation style, she receives rave reviews from audiences nationwide; she has presented all over the US and abroad to many prestigious groups such as the International Coach Federation (ICF), The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), and Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).  She graduated from the University of Texas Dallas School of Management with a major in Executive and Professional Coaching. She has since taught as Adjunct Professor of Business and Professional Communication at Texas Christian University, is a Program Advisor for Houston Christian University's Women in Leadership Program, and worked as an Executive Coach at the University of Dallas.   She has five grown children, seven grandchildren and lives in Allen, Texas with husband, Dave Bauer.

We have probably all known somebody, or maybe you yourself have gone through physical rehab. You had an accident and then had surgery where you needed rehab afterwards. Well, there's a game-changing technology company that has just been honored by our media partner the Dallas Business Journal, and you're going to meet the founder. She's the CEO of Neuro Rehab VR, Veena Somareddy.

About our guest:Mark Steffe is the President/CEO of First Command Financial Services, Inc. which provides personal financial coaching to about 290,000 client families around the world. Mark is responsible for guiding the organization in its efforts to make lifelong financial security possible for all military families. First Command accomplishes this by creating lasting bonds with clients through face-to-face coaching and empowering them to develop positive financial behaviors for every stage of their lives. First Command is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and has more than 165 offices nationwide. First Command, through its subsidiaries, maintains more than $35 billion in managed accounts and mutual funds and has more than $62 billion in life insurance coverage in force, while First Command Bank holds more than $960 million in deposits.Mark joined First Command as a Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff of Advisor Operations in 2010 and has since played an integral role in evolving the client experience in a digital world. At the same time, he has protected the integrity of the face-to-face coaching that is central to the First Command philosophy. Throughout his subsequent roles as Senior Vice President and Director of Advisor Operations for the Midwest Division and Executive Vice President and National Director of Advisor Operations, Mark helped build strong, collaborative relationships between Advisors and the Home Office. This has been crucial in enabling Advisors to help clients pursue their financial goals more effectively and efficiently. His accomplishments and demonstrated leadership ability led to his promotion to President in 2017 and expanded COO responsibility in 2018.In January 2020, Mark was appointed as the first CEO in First Command's history without military service experience. His selection was the result of an ethos of service to the military gained during more than a decade immersed in First Command's culture, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by our Nation's military families, and in recognition of the demonstrated leadership skills required to guide the organization in its efforts to make lifelong financial security possible for all military families. On day 70 in his new role, Mark was confronted with a once-in-a-generation crisis as a global pandemic was declared. Under his leadership, First Command rapidly adjusted its operations to continue to help military families pursue financial security amidst a volatile economic landscape in which in-person face-to-face coaching was no longer possible. At the same time, at Mark's direction, First Command immediately made financial relief programs available to clients to bolster their financial outlook during the crisis.To ensure that First Command continually adapts to the needs of military families, Mark and his team regularly meet with clients to seek out their perspectives. During his tenure at First Command, Mark has visited more than 50 military installations in 23 U.S. states and three countries. This personal outreach is supplemented by the First Command Financial Behaviors Index®, a monthly survey that assesses the financial behaviors, intentions and attitudes of career military families. Mark also consults regularly with First Command's Military Advisory Board, a select group of retired senior flag officers and senior enlisted leaders from the Nation's military services. The 10-member board provides Mark and First Command with an independent perspective on issues relevant to First Command's work, as well as advice on how to best serve the interests of military clients.In his role as President/CEO, Mark has spearheaded inclusion initiatives for First Command. Under his leadership, First Command is striving to create a more inclusive culture in which all employees and Advisors feel trusted, valued and empowered. For Mark, advancing equality is not just the right thing to do from a business perspective, but a personal imperative born from a desire for everyone to have the same opportunities he has had in his career. In service of this goal, Mark committed to the CEO ACT!ON pledge for diversity and inclusion in 2020. He also championed the hire of the company's first Diversity & Inclusion Director. In recognition of Mark's leadership during the pandemic and on issues of diversity and inclusion, he was nominated as one of the Dallas Business Journal's Most Inspiring Business Leaders of 2020. Mark was also recognized in 2020 as a member of the Fort Worth 400, an annual list by Fort Worth Inc. magazine of influential community leaders.Mark actively supports several charitable endeavors, including the annual Spirit of Giving campaign by United Way of Tarrant County and the First Command Educational Foundation (FCEF). United Way of Tarrant County is a local charity focused on providing leadership and harnessing resources to solve persistent social challenges, while FCEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering those who serve our Nation by improving their financial literacy. FCEF accomplishes this goal by offering approximately $130,000 in annual scholarships and financial education to America's military servicemembers, civilian federal employees and their families. In addition to his philanthropic pursuits, Mark is active in LeaderPrime, which fosters connections among Fort Worth business leaders new to the city or to their roles.Mark graduated with high honors from the University of Illinois, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He holds Series 7, 8, 23, 63 and 65 securities registrations. He completed the Harvard University Advanced Management Program in 2015.He lives in Fort Worth, Texas along with his wife and five children. On any given day off, you can find him attending one of his children's sports games or cooking family dinners. Recommended reads:Good To Great : Why Some Companies Make The Leap and Others Don't Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". 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This episode charts Tanya Ragan's, President and CEO of Wildcat Management, journey from fashion to urban redevelopment pioneer in Downtown Dallas.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.  In this episode, host Jessica LaRusso guides us through Tanya's journey from Minnesota to becoming a leading female entrepreneur in real estate and venture capital in Dallas, Texas. Tanya discusses her pivot from a decade in fashion to breaking new ground in oil and gas, and ultimately real estate. She highlights the importance of relationships, hard work, and hustle, explaining how these fundamentals are critical across different industries. Introduction to The Crexi PodcastMeet Tanya Ragan: A Trailblazer in Real EstateTanya's Journey from Fashion to Real EstateThe Importance of Relationships in BusinessDaily Habits for SuccessNavigating Volatility in Real EstateProudest Achievements and Future OutlookBoots on the Ground: Real Estate OpportunitiesCurrent Economic Trends and Real EstateChallenges in the Real Estate MarketRaising Capital in Today's MarketThe Importance of Relationships in Real EstateAdvice for Newcomers in Commercial Real EstateRapid Fire Questions with TanyaFinal Words and Where to Find Tanya About Tanya Ragan:Tanya Ragan is President and owner of Wildcat Management, a woman-owned and operated company based in Downtown Dallas, Texas that specializes in real estate investment and development. Their mission is to ignite economic turnaround and foster community growth through mission-driven projects and strategic public-private sector partnerships. The team at Wildcat Management is continually making headlines with our cutting-edge work in historic rehabilitation and has a booming business in real estate investing, oil and gas, and venture capital.At the helm of Wildcat Management, Tanya Ragan sits as an accomplished entrepreneur but also an advocate and leader of the movement to redevelop Downtown Dallas. As a female business owner and self-made entrepreneur, she is breaking barriers for women in commercial real estate, construction, and venture capital. Tanya's remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed. She was recently honored with a Women Leading Real Estate Award by Bisnow and consistently ranks as a top commercial real estate developer in the Dallas Business Journal's prestigious annual Book of Lists. Her expertise and subject matter knowledge have been widely recognized and celebrated by numerous media news publications and industry organizations. These accolades highlight Tanya's exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and remarkable contributions to the real estate industry. Tanya's commitment to excellence and innovation fuels Wildcat Management's relentless pursuit of success. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

Leading people who aren't like you can be challenging. In this episode, Stephanie Chung provides important insights and tips to help you be more effective in this critical area. You will love the passion and stories she brings to our conversation. For the past 30 years, Stephanie has been a force of strategic innovation, a beacon of change, and a titan in the world of business growth and human capital management.   Stephanie blazed trails as the first African American to serve as President at a private jet company. Under her visionary leadership, JetSuite evolved from a mere service provider to a symbol of luxury and excellence. During her tenure, JetSuite was named one of the Best Places To Work by the Human Rights Campaign and one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies by the Dallas Business Journal. From there, she became Chief Growth Officer and Global Brand Ambassador at Wheels Up.  Stephanie's impact extends far beyond the boardroom. She serves on the Make-A-Wish Board and the Advisory Council for the National Business Aviation Association. Stephanie is also a #1 international best-selling author with her excellent book, Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. You'll discover: What the acronym ALLY stands forHow to meet people where they areWhat to do if you don't like someone on your team Why the most effective leaders are “culturally intelligent”The various kinds of privilege that exist and how to leverage yoursCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedInFollow Meredith on TwitterDownload the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

This week on Counsel Brew, we're serving up a tall glass of investigative prowess with a side of storytelling brilliance, courtesy of Mark Curriden. A lawyer turned legal journalist (and allegedly not a fan of writing—ironic, right?), Mark has spent three decades chasing stories, uncovering scandals, and narrating them with a captivating energy that makes you forget you ever Googled “what is federalism.”Mark's career reads like a Hollywood legal drama. From his time as a national legal affairs writer for The Dallas Morning News, where he unearthed a tobacco scandal that landed Texas Attorney General Dan Morales in hot water, to his gripping book Contempt of Court: A Turn-of-the-Century Lynching That Launched a Hundred Years of Federalism (ABA Silver Gavel Award winner, by the way), Mark's work is nothing short of legendary.As the founder and senior editor of The Texas Lawbook and a correspondent for the Houston Chronicle and Dallas Business Journal, Mark knows how to find the facts, tell the story, and leave you thinking about it long after. And when he tells a story, it's not just journalism—it's a captivating performance. Picture this: a room full of people, Mark narrating by memory, his words powerful enough to make even the most distracted texter put down their phone.But let's talk brews. Mark's choices? A unique pairing of Moose Drool beer (yes, that's a real thing) and The Sea Hag coffee, which he orders from the southern tip of New Jersey. Clearly, Mark is as multi-faceted as his stories.In this episode, we chat about his investigative reporting on death penalty cases, price-fixing scandals, and even the future of the American jury system. Plus, Mark explains why he prefers digging up facts over giving opinions and why his love of uncovering the truth keeps him coming back for more.So, grab your Moose Drool or coffee, and settle in for an episode filled with intrigue, inspiration, and a hefty dose of storytelling magic.Author of Contempt of Court: The Turn Of-The-Century Lynching That Launched 100 Years of Federalism. You can find his book here.Find Mark at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-curriden-9901992a/You can learn more about The Texas Lawbook at https://texaslawbook.net/ Message us at hello@counselbrew.com  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com or @counselbrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us a text Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.

Today I am joined by Laura Frick, Director of Competitions at PGA of America, We discuss her journey in the male-dominated golf industry, reflecting on her education at Ferris State University and various roles within the PGA. Recognized as a 2020 Woman in Business honoree by the Dallas Business Journal, Laura highlights the importance of mentorship from influential figures, including her mother and mentors like Mike Damakis and Steve Tanner. Our conversation covers the significant growth and changes in women's sports, particularly golf, citing increased participation and innovative formats like Topgolf. Laura shares her passion for working with junior golfers, creating memorable championship experiences, and the joy of witnessing young players' development. She offers leadership insights, emphasizing proactivity, team culture, work-life balance, and the necessity of taking breaks to recharge. Laura reflects on her strengths, the importance of mental and physical wellness, and the impact of strong leadership, providing valuable advice for aspiring leaders. Episode Minutes:  Minute 3: Journey Into The Golf Industry Minute 19: Leadership and Responsibility Minute 24: Balancing Work and Self Care   To find out more about my work, please visit Dana Williams Consulting. LinkedIn Instagram Email: hello@danawilliamsco.com Journal your way to a life with purpose The Strengths Journal™ is the only Gallup-certified, daily planner that guides you to live in your strengths every day

This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from Globe Street's Women of Influence Conference.The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider's look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited Women of Influence and recorded in Lake Tahoe, California, from the floor of the conference, highlighting movers and shakers in commercial real estate. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Shanti Ryle sits with Tanya Ragan, founder and President of Wildcat Management, and Carmen Perkins, President of CIVITAS, to cover wide-ranging topics, including: Introduction to the Women of Influence Podcast SeriesGuest Introduction: Tanya ReaganTanya's Journey into Commercial Real EstateRevitalizing Downtown DallasFuture of Urban Development in DallasAdvice for Women in Commercial Real EstateCelebrating Women's WinsCarmen Perkins: A Journey in Commercial Real EstateCarmen's Background and Career PathProud Achievements and Key ProjectsChallenges and Career AdviceMentorship and Women in Real EstateCurrent Trends in Commercial Real EstateFuture Outlook and Final ThoughtsConclusion and Contact InformationIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Tanya Ragan:At the helm of Wildcat Management, a woman-owned and operated company based in Downtown Dallas, Texas that specializes in real estate investment and development, you will find Tanya Ragan, our founder and President. Tanya is not only an accomplished entrepreneur but also an advocate and leader of the movement to redevelop Downtown Dallas. As a female business owner and self-made entrepreneur, she is breaking barriers for women in commercial real estate, construction, and venture capital. Tanya's remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed. She was recently honored as a Women Leading Real Estate Award by Bisnow and consistently ranks as a top commercial real estate developer in the Dallas Business Journal's prestigious annual Book of Lists. Her expertise and subject matter knowledge have been widely recognized and celebrated by numerous media news publications and industry organizations. These accolades highlight Tanya's exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and remarkable contributions to the real estate industry. Tanya's commitment to excellence and innovation fuels Wildcat Management's relentless pursuit of success.About Carmen PerkinsCarmen Perkins, President of CIVITAS, brings 25+ years of business experience, with a background in investment banking, real estate finance, and investment management. She served as Executive Vice President of Durham Capital, originating and closing over $4 billion in debt financing. Carmen also worked at Goldman Sachs and Price Waterhouse in M&A and international tax roles. She holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University, a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, and serves on several educational and community impact organization boards.About GlobeSt Women of Influence: The Women of Influence Conference is an exclusive two-day event that celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. These influential leaders will discuss the critical issues facing CRE now and in the future, what it means to be a woman in business today and how women CRE leaders can uplift and support each other on their journey to the top. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter and enjoy the next podcast delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog. Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse 500,000+ available commercial properties for sale and lease. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

This week on the podcast we interview Chris Hamilton of Hamilton Wingo (https://hamiltonwingo.com/).   Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review.   View/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bio: Chris Hamilton Chris Hamilton is one of the country's leading high-stakes trial lawyers. He has won record-setting verdicts and settlements in catastrophic personal injury cases, wrongful death lawsuits, and complex business disputes. Chris chooses to work on cases where he knows he can make a game-changing difference by relying on his methodical preparation and truly extraordinary trial skills. He takes great pride when lawyers and clients trust him to handle the most important cases of their careers or lives. In 2022, Chris won a historic $7.37 billion jury verdict in Dallas, Texas, which was the year's largest verdict nationwide and 4th largest personal injury award in U.S. history against a corporation. His nearly two decades of experience taking on negligence, fraud, and abuse by big businesses includes Chris' work alongside the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in a ground-breaking federal False Claims Act case. The $25 million settlement in 2021 directly against a private equity firm and a group of healthcare industry executives is the largest of its kind. Chris has been featured in Courtroom View Network's (CVN) list of the Most Impressive Trials of 2019, and his multibillion-dollar victory in 2022 topped CVN's list of the Most Impressive Plaintiffs Verdicts of 2022. The Dallas Business Journal recognized Chris for winning Texas' largest personal injury verdict in 2014, ranked as the nation's 17th largest. In addition, he was recognized by Top Verdict in 2016 for Texas' 9th largest personal injury verdict. Verdict Search noted him in 2011 for one of the state's Top 10 and Top 100 verdicts in the U.S. Chris has been repeatedly recognized for his expertise in personal injury trials by other attorneys in the annual list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, and National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorneys, and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Leader's Forum for the American Association for Justice. Chris' cases have been featured in numerous media outlets, including Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, Texas Lawyer, Dallas Business Journal, Law360, The Dallas Morning News, Texas Lawbook, The Houston Chronicle, and The Austin-American Statesman, and numerous local television reports and print news stories nationwide. Chris earned the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year honor in 2017 from the American Association for Justice for representing hundreds of people unlawfully detained at DFW Airport during the travel ban. Chris, a fluent Spanish speaker, is a current member of the Board of Directors for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

In this episode of Confessions of a Street Broker, Jeremy Mercer sits down with Canon Shoults, Managing Principal of the Dallas Industrial Division at Holt Lunsford Commercial. Since joining HLC in 2005, Canon has built an impressive career, earning recognition from the Costar Group as a DFW Industrial Power Broker and accolades such as “Top Young Gun Under 35” by The Black's Guide, and Heavy Hitter by the Dallas Business Journal. Canon shares insights from his extensive experience in industrial project leasing and business development across the GSW and South Dallas submarkets. Join Jeremy and Canon as they explore the dynamics of the Dallas industrial real estate market and the importance of professional development. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricacies of commercial real estate and the keys to success in this competitive field.

A decade ago, I had the privilege of doing some PR work for the town of Forney. At the time, they hired me because nobody knew where they were. I guess the secret is out because everybody is moving to Forney. According to the Dallas Business Journal, it is the top town in North Texas in terms of percentage of growth. The secret is out, and today, we speak with the mayor of the City of Forney, Jason Roberson.

This week, we're replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Chris Hamilton of Hamilton Wingo LLP (https://hamiltonwingo.com/).   Rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review.   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Discussing a landmark premises liability case, trial lawyer and Hamilton Wingo LLP partner Chris Hamilton explains how he held McDonald's responsible for ongoing lack of security and secured justice for the families of Texas A&M college students Denton Ward and Lauren Crisp, who died following a late-night trip to a McDonald's in College Station, Texas. In February 2012, Denton Ward and Lauren Crisp, along with Samantha Bean and another friend, went to McDonald's, where Denton Ward was violently assaulted by Marcus Jones and a mob of other attackers. Lauren Crisp and Samantha Bean carried a bleeding Denton Ward to his SUV in an attempt to get him to the hospital. The driver, Samantha Bean, ran a red light and collided with another car. Denton Ward was killed and Lauren Crisp, who was unrestrained and tending to Denton Ward's injuries, was also killed. Despite the defense's attempts to shift focus away from McDonald's ongoing lack of concern for customer safety at a restaurant location with a history of late-night violence and to blame Samantha Bean for reckless driving, a Brazos County, Texas jury assigned 97 percent of the responsibility to McDonald's and returned a verdict of $27,000,000 in damages.   Guest Bio: Chris Hamilton Chris Hamilton has established himself as one of the leading high-stakes trial lawyers in the United States. Hamilton has a recent track record of verdicts and settlements that are setting the mark in both the personal injury arena and in complex business disputes. For example, Hamilton was recently featured in Courtroom View Network's (CVN) list of Most Impressive Trials of 2019. In 2014, Hamilton was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as having the largest jury verdict in Texas for a personal injury case and the 17th largest jury verdict in the United States. In 2016, Hamilton was recognized by Top Verdict as having the ninth-largest personal injury verdict in Texas. Hamilton was recognized in 2011 by Verdict Search as having one of the top 10 verdicts in Texas and top 100 verdicts in the United States. Hamilton was selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for 2019, the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2020, and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

I'm a big fan of the Dallas Business Journal, partly because we partner with them. We're their television partner, mainly because they know what they're doing and do it right. While many newspapers are closing across the country, their circulation is declining. Every single year the DBJ circulation increases a little bit. One of the reasons for that is my next guest, Will Anderson, the Editor in Chief of the Dallas Business Journal.

Lucy Mariappa exemplifies the impact of technology leadership, recognized as a US CIO 100 Award Winner and Dallas CIO of the Year ORBIE Award recipient. Her authoritative voice in technology is celebrated through her contributions to the Dallas Business Journal, CIO Review, and CIO.com. Further solidified by her certification from the CIO Institute, Lucy embodies the pinnacle of global technology leadership, frequently sharing her insights as a distinguished national speaker at technology conferences and events.In her podcast episode, Lucy shares an intimate reflection on the pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory. Her journey from self-doubt to self-belief underscores the power of mindset in overcoming challenges. Lucy's candid recounting of the initial doubts she faced, compared with her unwavering resolve to redefine her potential, offers an inspiring narrative on the significance of resilience, passion, and a positive attitude in achieving one's goals. Her pragmatic approach to failure - to fail fast, forward, and intelligently - highlights her strategic and forward-thinking mindset.Having Lucy Mariappa on our podcast not only elevates the series but also provides our listeners with a unique opportunity to glean wisdom from one of the industry's most accomplished figures. Her insights are not just tales of personal triumph but actionable strategies rooted in a deep understanding of technology's role in driving change. We're excited for our audience to engage with this episode, confident that Lucy's story will resonate deeply, inspiring innovation, courage, and a relentless pursuit of success!You're amazing and know that we appreciate your time and attention! Ready to take your life to the next level? Just head over to the website and sign up for a complimentary discovery call.https://www.yourthoughtlife.com You can reach me on Instagram if you have any Podcast comments or requests. https://www.instagram.com/yorthoughtlife/ Access the entire Podcast portfolio with your preferred Podcast player. https://yourthoughtlifepodcast.buzzsprout.com/share Connect with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-thought-life-mindset-coaching/ Check us out on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@yorthoughtlife You are enough, you can do it, and you are uniquely equipped to realize your goals!

Our recent expansion into San Antonio has established our presence in all major markets in the state of Texas. Whitley Penn's Larry G. Autrey and Alan Rich sit down with Ollie Chandhok, President/Publisher, The Dallas Business Journal, to discuss the strategy behind this move and the opportunities ahead for the firm. Tune in to learn more!

In the aftermath of the 2020 biotech surge and its subsequent contraction in 2022, the biotech industry has been characterized by significant volatility. There were 21 biotechnology IPOs in 2022, a notable decrease from the record-breaking 104 IPOs in 2021.To review the highs and lows of 2023 and explore what lies ahead in 2024, distinguished biotech analyst and co-founder of Endpoints News John Carroll joins Hercules Capital's Janice Bourque. Carroll brings 45 years of award-winning journalism, and a specialization in biopharma spanning over two decades to discuss the biggest pharma deals and surprises of 2023, the impact of AI on drug development, the future of biotech in Asia, and much more.  Topics Include:The biggest pharma deals and surprises of 2023AI's impact on drug developmentWhether or not the Inflation Reduction Act will impact pricingJohn's major lessons from 2023The future of biotech in AsiaThe greatest concerns for the biotech industry going into 2024John's hopes for the industry in the new yearAnd other topics…------------------John D. Carroll is a biotech analyst and writer with decades of prize-winning experience in journalism. A co-founder of Endpoints News, he has covered biopharma for the past 15 years. Carroll has been quoted by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Financial Times, The Times of London and more. He's also keynoted at biotech gatherings around the world and addressed student audiences at MIT and Harvard. Carroll has contributed stories from Central America and Ireland to the Dallas Morning News and Time and wrote for the Houston Press. He spent 6 years as editor and publisher of the Dallas Business Journal, was publisher of Texas Business and early in his career was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team of reporters and editors at the Kansas City Star & Times.Resources Mentioned:Endpoints News: https://endpts.com/  Connect with John:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-carroll-884aa410/ 

Plus, millions of people are expected to travel by air this weekend. Thursday and Friday are expected to be the busiest travel days. And the popular restaurant BuzzBrews has filed for bankruptcy, according to the Dallas Business Journal.

At a time when parents are fighting a losing battle against screen-time for their kids, real world, active and educational experiences are a huge draw. Today's guest is passionate about these kinds of opportunities for kids, and has built an amazing business to fill that need.We're sitting down with Michael Browning, Founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, a platform company that houses the world's best franchise brands to help kids learn, play, and grow. Michael launched Unleashed Brands in 2011 after noticing a void in the market for parents looking for trusted resources for kids' activities.The company's growing portfolio currently includes Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, The Little Gym, Premier Martial Arts, XP League, and Class 101. In 2011, Michael launched Urban Air Adventure Park, the world's preeminent family indoor adventure park, which has since served over 20 million kids annually and generated over half a billion dollars of system-wide revenue.A young entrepreneur, Michael was named a rising star by the Dallas Business Journal in their annual 40 under 40 list in 2021. Having spent years as an entrepreneur, he leads the team with true insight into the challenges that new businesses face as he doggedly pushes the team to look for new ways to overcome obstacles and break down barriers to achieving success.Highlights: Michael on ideation and execution (3:30) What the company does, their current scale and why they're in their sweet spot (4:05) Some of the brands in the portfolio, and how the business model works (6:13) Why the business model is a competitive advantage, and how it's been for the franchisees (8:53) Being asset-light (10:30) Their partnership with Seidler Equity Partners (12:05) How they are using data to improve the company (13:54) The decision-making process on what to include in the portfolio (15:50) Who is the customer and why Unleashed Brands are recession-resistant (17:24) What Michael is focused on for 2024 (19:50) Michael discusses the team and his leadership style (21:08) Michael tells us about how the Unleashed Brands Foundation is helping kids, and how his family has gotten involved (23:18) The goals for the foundation in 2024 and later (27:25) Links:ICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteMichael O. Browning Jr. on LinkedInUnleashed Brands on LinkedInUnleashed Brands WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

Joining Laura on this week's episode is Ossa Fisher, President of Aurora Innovation, where Ossa shares the multi-faceted pow rapport-building techniques to uncover the real problem and get people on board, resulting in enthusiastic participation. In this episode you will learn: About the development of self-driving technology, the current use of autonomous vehicles on Texas roads, addressing concerns of regulators with safety measures and reassuring the public with real-life examples of how the technology enhances road safety. Ossa shared a personal experience of receiving urgent voicemails about her daughter's health, and how her team and CEO showed immense support and flexibility during that time, teaching Ossa the importance of caring for the human beyond the job, and inspiring her to pay it forward by supporting others in their personal crises. Tips for calming nerves during public speaking, such as touching fingers, imagining someone rooting for you, and remembering that the audience wants you to succeed. How Ossa came from a place of curiosity rather than assumption in investigating why local high school students seemed uninterested in participating in Yale Model Congress, and ended up recruiting 15 high school students who got the majority of their bills passed in the program, which helped influence her how to influence and engage people going forward.   24 Hour Challenge: Next time you're in a group setting, and there's a lull in the conversation, try not to break the silence. Observe who is the first to break the silence and what insights you can glean from it. What did you learn from someone else that you might not have learned by jumping in to fill the silence?   About Ossa Fisher: Ossa Fisher is the President of Aurora, a company focused on delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safety, quickly, and broadly. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in strategy, operations, and business functions that are foundational to her role at Aurora, where she is responsible for overseeing the development and maturation of the company's commercial operations. Prior to Aurora, Ossa spent eight years as President & COO of Istation, a leading education technology provider, and two years as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Analytics at Match. In addition, Ossa spent almost a decade at global consulting firm Bain & Co, ultimately serving as a Partner in the Technology, Media and Telecom practice.  She began her career as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs. Ossa has been recognized by multiple organizations, including, “40 under 40” Corporate Directors to Watch by NACD (National Association for Corporate Directors); “Women in Technology” award from the Dallas Business Journal; “Dallas 500” by D CEO and “Future 50” by Dallas Innovates. She holds a bachelor's in economics from Yale University, an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a master's in education from Stanford Graduate School of Education.   You can connect with Ossa in the following ways: Web: www.aurora.tech Careers at Aurora: www.aurora.tech/careers Aurora Tech's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auroradriver/ Aurora Tech's Twitter: https://twitter.com/aurora_inno Ossa Fisher's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ossa-fisher/ Ossa Fisher's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ossaf   You can connect with Dr. Laura Sicola in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 239 talks about launching a dating app for Latinas, featuring Julia Estacolchic of the Chispa App. Listen to episode 239 now wherever you stream podcasts!Julia Estacolchic, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Head of Brand for Chispa at Match Group, brings over 20 years of experience and expertise in diverse markets.She is a driving force behind Chispa, the largest dating app for US Latinos and part of Match Group. With her profound knowledge of US multicultural markets, she is redefining the industry through innovative multicultural marketing strategies within the online dating segment.Recognized as an Unstoppable Woman by NBC Telemundo and featured in publications like Dallas Business Journal and Entrepreneur Magazine, Julia is a proven expert in tech, marketing, branding, female leadership, and Hispanic culture. Check out the Chispa App on Instagram & Facebook. Download the app on Apple App Store and Google Play for Androids!For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving episode 239? Leave us a review if you're listening on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram & YouTube!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa ✨WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY? Download our FREE 14-page guide covering all the topics you need to start making your dinero moves. Visit here.Check out these YQD™ Partners:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor

In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF co-founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Krista Nightengale, Executive Director at the Better Block Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to showing communities how to build a more walkable, bikeable, liveable neighborhood to improve quality of life and attract talent. Krista Nightengale is the Executive Director of the Better Block Foundation. She began her career at the city magazine in Dallas where she served as Managing Editor, Executive Director of a leadership group aimed at empowering citizens to take action, and Executive Director of a literacy nonprofit that united the city in reading together. She then served as Chief of Staff of the Coalition for a New Dallas, an advocacy organization aimed at reconnecting neighborhoods. Krista then helped launch Dallas Innovates, a news site that promotes Dallas-Fort Worth as a hub of innovation. While covering the city, Krista became intrigued by the built environment. She joined the Better Block Foundation to help with its growth, spread its story, and make the world a little better by showing communities how wonderful walkable/bikeable districts are. So far, she has worked with 75 cities around the world. Krista was named to the Dallas Business Journal's 40 Under 40 2022, is an AIA Dallas and TxA Honorary Member, a graduate of 2016 Leadership Texas and was a core team member working with United Way on #GivingTuesday. She writes pieces for various outlets including D Magazine, the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Innovates, and others. She is appointed to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee for Dallas, is a steering committee member for Big D Reads 2022, board member of Philanthropy Kids, past president of the Dallas Center for Architecture, former AIA board member, City Lab High School Foundation board member, a member of the Communities Foundation of Texas Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy, a former TEDxSMU steering committee member, former Dallas Police Department Community Advisory Board, former executive board member of the New Leaders Council, and former member of the Dallas Commission on Homelessness. She often appears as a panelist or moderator discussing urban design, politics, housing issues, and activism. She was named to DCEO's 500 in 2022 and 2023.

On this episode, we look back at the very best from our Legends of Commercial Real Estate conversations with Ross Perot Jr. (The Perot Group), Ray Hunt (Hunt Consolidated, Inc.), and Fred Perpall (The Beck Group). Special thanks to the Dallas Business Journal for sponsoring our Legends of Commercial Real Estate podcast series. To check out links mentioned in this episode, click here: https://ow.ly/hIEh50PkHV1

Discover why Curtis (CEO of Improving) has over 1000 employees who participate in trust pods, how he built an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Co and a Best Place to Work Co, and when he discovered his blind spot (15 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS® PODCAST GUEST: Curtis A. Hite. Curtis is the CEO of Improving. He began his career as a software engineer building systems in the Defense industry – first with Rockwell International and then at E-Systems (later acquired by Raytheon). In 1998, Curtis and several partners founded Expede, a software development consulting and training company. Its quick growth drew the attention of a French company, Valtech, which acquired them in 1999. Curtis soon became CEO of Valtech's North American operations and remained in that position until late 2006. In early 2007, Curtis and many of the same partners established the Blue Ocean Group, which quickly acquired a small training company called Improving Enterprises and adopted the Improving name. The company has been blessed with continued growth since then — repeatedly receiving accolades including the Inc500/5000, Dallas 100, and Aggie 100. More importantly, the company has received recognitions from its employees as one of the best work places in Texas as noted by the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Business Journal, and Texas Monthly. Curtis graduated from Texas A&M University in 1994 with a B.S. and M.S. in computer science. At Texas A&M, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, serving as commanding officer of Squadron 6 and as a member of the Ross Volunteers. In 2007 Curtis was honored by the Department of Computer Science as a CSE Distinguished Former Student and later in 2013 he received the inaugural Outstanding Early Professional Achievement Alumni Honor Award from the Dwight Look College of Engineering. For more information about Improving; https://improving.com/ CEO Blindspots® podcast host: Birgit Kamps. Investors and CEOs rely on Birgit to quickly discover blind spots holding their organization back, and accelerate leadership effectiveness. Her professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in Texas”, and serving as a Board Member with various companies. In addition, Birgit is the host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast which was recognized by Spotify for having the “biggest listener growth” in the USA by 733%; ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ceoblindspots.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ To ask questions about this or one of the 200+ other CEO Blindspots® Podcast episodes, send an email to⁠ birgit@ceoblindspots.com⁠

An Interview with Conrad Madsen, Founder of Paladin Partners Commercial Real Estate Services -- About Conrad: Conrad's mantra is “Make an Impact”. Over his career, he has been very blessed to advise for some of the largest corporations and institutions on earth. His true passion is to use Paladin as the vehicle to impact other's lives and the communities around us through Paladin's industry first “Give-Back” platform. Recently, he was identified as one of the Top 5 Commercial Real Estate Influencers in the world and was inducted into the 2021 class of Texas CRE Icons. He is a regular speaker at industry and business events, podcasts, and routinely quoted by the media in their video, digital, and print publications. Consistently recognized by the Dallas Business Journal and D CEO Magazine as one of the “Heavy Hitters/Power Brokers” in commercial real estate, Conrad specializes in development, tenant representation, project leasing, land and building sales, investment property sales and corporate services consulting for clients, where he has transacted over 50M SF in over 125 cities across the globe. His extensive insight and experience enable him to forecast and anticipate market conditions and trends which allow his clients to capitalize and maximize their returns. He advises clients on all real estate occupancy matters including strategic facility planning, portfolio/lease administration services, transaction management, extensive market research and analysis, site selection, lease negotiation, subleases and dispositions, co-location negotiations, national facility roll-outs, build-to-suit analysis & sustainability. Conrad was a walk-on at Texas Tech University before graduating from Texas State University. He is an avid follower of College Football & Basketball. Besides spending time with his lovely family, Conrad is a big supporter of Team Luke Hope for Minds and is very active on LinkedIn (please connect with him). He is also known to hunt rare Bourbon and is also a huge wine connoisseur and collector of fine wines from Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Pouilly Fume. Connect with Conrad: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradmadsen Website: https://paladin-partners.com/team/ -- Bastion Pens Link: https://bastionboltactionpen.com/?rfsn=7334111.02cb20&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7334111.02cb20 ⚡ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Dr. Mike Rockwood, the newly appointed superintendent for Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD).Join us as we sit down with Dr. Rockwood to dive into his background, experience, and his exciting plans for HPISD. We'll get insights into his educational leadership journey, including his central office roles in Lamar CISD and Sheldon ISD.Dr. Rockwood's educational background is impressive, with a doctorate in educational leadership from Baylor University, a master's degree in strategic public relations from The George Washington University, and a bachelor's degree in communications from Texas A&M.We'll also discuss Dr. Rockwood's remarkable contributions to education, such as being named one of 25 "National Superintendents to Watch" by the National School Public Relations Association and selected as a "40 Under 40" leader by the Dallas Business Journal for his successful business practices in the Metroplex.Tune in to hear about Dr. Rockwood's vision for Highland Park ISD, his goals for academic excellence, and his unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of students.This episode is a must-listen as we explore the exciting future of education in our community with Superintendent Rockwood. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation and please share with friends.

We're kicking off this year's Legends of Commercial Real Estate series with Mike Lafitte, the newly retired former senior executive with CBRE! He chats with Bill Cawley (Cawley Partners)about his plans for the future, his thoughts on the state of the commercial real estate industry and economy, and his words of wisdom for young professionals. Special thanks to the Dallas Business Journal for sponsoring this episode. To check out links from this episode, click here: https://recouncil.com/trec-news/legends-of-cre-mike-lafitte-formerly-of-cbre/

Mr. Hollingsworth is Managing Partner of five private equity funds with over $350 million under management. He has 30 years of experience in private equity investing and investment banking with the funds mentioned above, Paine Webber Incorporated (now UBS), and First Boston Corporation (now Credit Suisse). He served on the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee, was Chairman of VisitDallas, was Chairman of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, and also has served as the Vice Chairman of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority. Mr. Hollingsworth currently serves on the boards of Continental Electronics Corporation, Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations, Frac Tank Rentals LLC (Managing Member), Oil Works, Inc. (Chairman), Trinity Forge, Inc. (Chairman), Mall Area Redevelopment Board, Safety Storage, Inc., and Yellow Checker Cab Company of Dallas/Fort Worth, Inc. He is a former board member of the City of Dallas Reinvestment Zone Board, the City of Dallas Privatization Technical Subcommittee, the LBJ Executive Board, which developed the construction plan for IH 635 Freeway, and the University of Texas Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics Board of Visitors. Mr. Hollingsworth was a Director and largest shareholder of Accessbancorp which was successfully sold in 2022 to Texas Regional Bank. A Harvard College Scholar, Arthur Hollingsworth earned an undergraduate degree in Economics from Harvard University and has served as Chairman of the Harvard Club of Dallas. He received Harvard's Albert H. Gordon '23 Award. He is an inductee in the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame for his role as Co-Captain of the National Championship 1985 Harvard Rowing Team, as referenced in Devin Mahony's book, The Challenge. (Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1989. Print.) In January 2009, the Dallas Business Journal awarded Mr. Hollingsworth with the Community Impact Dealmaker of the Year award. Mr. Hollingsworth was honored as the 2014 Human Relations Award recipient by the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. A direct descendant of Alexander Hamilton, Mr. Hollingsworth serves as President of the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Board of Directors (www.hamiltonscholars.org). Mr. Hollingsworth's daughter is currently a senior at Harvard College and Co-Captain of the Harvard Cheerleading Team.  

Lisa is based in Plano, Texas. She is an award-winning diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) +Belonging strategy consultant, speaker, and professional certified executive coach. CEOs and CHROs hire her to co-create their diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy to cultivate cultures of belonging. Her career coaching clients enjoy partnering for success as they advance their leadership skills and develop others. A recognized DEIB thought leader; she has appeared in Forbes, Choice global coaches magazine, Thrive Global's Authority Magazine, Dallas Business Journal, D CEO Magazine, Journal of Accountancy, and AMA. Her podcast guest appearances include Beyond Barriers, ATD DEI, Catalyst, Paid Vocation, Diverseek, You Can Manage That, Intentional Conversations, Journal of Accountancy, and Living Fabulously Fierce.Before launching Wishing Out Loud LLC, she was a national diversity director in PwC's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, HR director, and a financial audit senior manager. She graduated with her BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and her MS in Management and Professional Executive Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas. Lisa is one of Dallas Business Journal's 2022 Leaders in Diversity. D CEO Magazine named her to The Dallas 500 in their 2023 directory for the third year as "one of the most powerful business leaders in DFW.” In addition to serving on the TXCPA Board of Directors, she served as Chair of the TXCPA Dallas chapter and as a member of the AICPA Council and the AICPA National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion. Lisa serves on several Advisory boards and Boards and recently joined the global board of the Infusion Nurses Society. Connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram @wishingoutloud. 3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farah-bernier/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farah-bernier/support

Jeff Kaye is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Kaye/Bassman International and Next Level Exchange and Co-Managing Director of Sanford Rose Associates®. For over three decades, Jeff has helped Kaye/Bassman International win Best Place to Work, workplace flexibility, and philanthropy awards while also propelling the firm to become the largest single-site search firm in the US. Fostering an environment of servant leadership, retention is unparalleled; over three dozen partners have been with the firm for over a decade. In 2007, Jeff used his Recruiting Training DVD set as a launching pad to grow Next Level Exchange, what is now the world's largest training and consulting firm to the search and staffing industry. In 2012, he led the acquisition of Sanford Rose Associates and helped grow the number of offices by over 250% while growing the network revenues by over 1500% in less than a decade. Jeff is considered an industry expert in executive, professional and technical search; has appeared on CNN, FOX, Bloomberg, and NBC; and is quoted regularly in publications including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Time, and Fortune. Jeff is also a frequent speaker within the staffing and human resources community and been featured in dozens of international training meetings and videos. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Tracy, and their three children. Track Record of Success for the Sanford Rose Associates Family of Companies:  - Ranked as the 9th Largest U.S. Search Firm by Executive Search Review  - 95%+ retention of all previously existing firms who have joined since acquisition in 2012  - Since acquisition, number of offices increased by just over 250% during which time revenues increased by over 1500%  - Five consecutive years as #1 Business Services Firm by the Franchise Business Review  - Over 240 recruiters hired and trained for our offices in the past 12 months  - Parent company ranked as the #1 Best Place to Work by the Dallas Business Journal  - Parent company ranked the #1 Best Companies to Work for in Texas by Texas Monthly Magazine for four consecutive years  - Training division recognized as the #1 Leading Training and Consulting Organization for the Search Industry  - Featured on CNN, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, and more ---------------------------------------- This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ Links: https://www.kbic.com/team/jeff-kaye https://sanfordrose.com/ https://sanfordrose.com/welcome-to-sanford-rose-associates/management/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtkaye/

Dr. Kyle D. Edgington is vice president for development and alumni relations at The University of Texas at Dallas. Since joining the University in 2008, he has served as associate vice president, assistant dean for development and visiting clinical professor at the Naveen Jindal School of Management.During his tenure, Edgington secured the two largest alumni gifts in UT Dallas history. The unprecedented combined $30 million impact of these gifts resulted in the renaming of the management school to the Naveen Jindal School of Management and the school's honors program to the Davidson Management Honors Program.Prior to joining UT Dallas, Edgington held fundraising positions at Texas Tech University, initially as a major gifts officer and later the director of development for the Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering. While at Texas Tech, Edgington successfully organized and launched a $20 million campaign for the Department of Petroleum Engineering resulting in a $15 million naming gift to establish the Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering.Edgington received a bachelor's degree in management information systems from Texas Tech, an MBA from Wayland Baptist University and a PhD in public affairs from UT Dallas. He also holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential. Edgington was named one of the Dallas Business Journal's “40 Under 40” honorees in 2012 for his work as president of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Foundation. In 2017, he was inducted into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Hall of Fame.A native of Bedford, Texas, Edgington and his wife, Jill, have three sons.

In this interview, we talk with Lisa Ong about her article, Changing the Lens ~ How coaching with an inclusive equity lens accelerates cultures of belonging.As organizations increasingly see the importance of embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their policies and culture, more leaders are focusing on how to incorporate those ideas. Coaching is a great skillset for promoting cultures of inclusion and belonging because when you look at the traits for inclusive leaders, giving and getting feedback are two of them.  Being curious and listening. Being open-minded, all of those things and skills that coaches are trained for fit right into DEI&B.  Companies recognized for their DEI work make an effort to embed DEIB into everything they do. It becomes part of the DNA of their culture, and they measure it in their core values and performance expectations.  They don't look at DEIB as an extension of what they do; it becomes part of their brand internally and externally in the community. As President and Founder of Wishing Out Loud LLC, Lisa is widely known as a "talent gardener" and "inclusion connector” because she coaches and mentors leaders to support the growth and momentum of their DEIB vision. She is a community volunteer, blogger, and frequent podcast guest.Lisa received a 2022 Leaders in Diversity Award from The Dallas Business Journal. D CEO Magazine named her to The Dallas 500 in 2023,  2021,  and 2020 as "one of the most powerful business leaders in DFW.” Before Wishing Out Loud LLC, Lisa was a national diversity director in PwC's Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She earned her BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and her MS in Management and Professional Executive Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas. Join us as we learn more from Lisa on how to we can help provide cultures of belonging through coaching.Watch the full interview by clicking here.Find the full article here: https://bit.ly/btp-OngLearn more about Lisa here.Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/In this episode, I talk with Lisa about her article published in our December 2022  issue.

In this episode of BrainX talks we talk to Edward "Ed" Marx. Ed serves as Chief Executive Officer of Divurgent. Divurgent is a solutions provider focused on what matters most to our client partners. Divurgent disrupts the typical value equation by using data-infused, flexible, and scalable solutions that demonstrate and quantify value for our partners. Edward is active on Boards, writing books and speaks globally. Marx is an influential, veteran IT leader with deep experience in healthcare. He was the former Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for Tech Mahindra Health & Life Sciences and former Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Cleveland Clinic. He was also the governor-appointed chairman of the Texas Health Services Authority for eight years. In recent years, two major national healthcare information technology organizations, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), named Marx the CIO of the year and listed him as one of the top 10 disruptive forces in healthcare. CIO and Computer World named Marx one of the “Top 100 Leaders,” and the Dallas Business Journal named him “Newcomer of the Year.” Marx has won the coveted “People's Choice” HISsies Award for top healthcare CIO four years in a row, and Becker's Healthcare named him one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Executives in Healthcare,” one of the “Top 26 Smartest Healthcare IT Professionals,” and one of the “17 Most Influential Leaders in Healthcare.” Under his leadership, Texas Health hospitals and Cleveland Clinic achieved the highest designation (Stage 7) of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) and won the coveted “Davies Award” twice for best use of technology to enable business and clinical outcomes. Edward is married to Simran and they have five children and four grandchildren. Simran holds a doctor of nursing practice (DNP). Both wellness fanatics, they love to exercise together and hike throughout the world. They co-wrote a book on marriage to be released in 2023. Edward is a 9+ year member of TeamUSA Triathlon and represents his country at championship events around the world.

In this episode, host Dr. Bob Kaiser welcomes an alumna of The University of Texas at Dallas and the Naveen Jindal School of Management to the podcast. Dr. Sara Mahmood, BS'11, MS'16, is the founder and owner of brush365, a dental practice that has four locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The Dallas Business Journal listed Mahmood among its 40 Under 40 2022 honorees. She and Kaiser discuss this accolade and why integrity is at the core of the company's mission.

Ashley Sharp spends her career in public service- as Executive Director of Dwell with Dignity, Ashley has helped the organization reach new heights, including being awarded 40 Under 40 by the Dallas Business Journal, Social Innovator of the Year and the Best Place to Donate by D Magazine, and attaining national recognition through their innovative Decade of Dignity dining series. She has also served Interfaith Family Services as the Chief Development Officer, was the Manager of Patron Relations at the Nasher Sculpture Center, and worked with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her professional career, she currently serves on the KERA Community Advisory Board, Mayor's Star Council as the Engage Dallas Chair, is a graduate of the inaugural class of the UT Austin Lyndon B. Johnson's Women's Campaign School, is a Professor at the University of Houston, and was a finalist in the United Way's Social Innovation Accelerator. Ashley is a past president of the Business Council on the Art's Leadership Arts Institute and has been part of the International Rescue Committee, Dallas Summer Musicals, and Junior League of Dallas. She holds a BA in Arts Administration and an MPA in Public Affairs with a concentration in Nonprofit Management, both from the University of Texas at Dallas, as well as a degree in Social Impact Design from the University of Pennsylvania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grayson-mask/support

This episode features the best of Mark Gibson (JLL Capital Markets), Sue Ansel (Gables Residential), and Bill Cawley (Cawley Partners) from Season 2 of our Legends of Commercial Real Estate series. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, the Dallas Business Journal. For all links from this episode, click here: http://ow.ly/PM0m50K8PWq

This episode features the very best from our Legends of Commercial Real Estate interviews with Craig Hall (HALL Group), Lucy Billingsley (Billingsley Company), and Ray Washburne (Charter Holdings). Special thanks to the Dallas Business Journal for sponsoring our Legends of Commercial Real Estate series. Get the latest breaking business news and exclusives on the hottest topics fueling North Texas' growth: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/ Legends of CRE, Season 1: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/sets/legends-of-commercial-real Legends of CRE, Season 2: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/sets/legends-of-cre-ssn-2 Register for The Deal: https://recouncil.com/the-deal-from-acquisition-to-disposition/ Register for our August 17 Bank of Texas Speaker Series event with Crescent Real Estate co-founder John Goff: https://recouncil.com/event/speaker-series-a-conversation-with-john-goff/ If you are interested in purchasing a table for FightNight XXXIII: Breaking Ground, email Kristin Urias at kurias@recouncil.com Subscribe to TRECcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7df4hgNUizIRV35pzXltno Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55396a83-c374-403d-ab3f-8ad2e7b59861/treccast Have an idea for an episode topic or guest? Email bsanantonio@recouncil.com Follow TREC on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA

Blake Templeton is the President and CEO of Boron Capital and is responsible for the strategic direction of the company, capital markets activities, and the overall performance of Boron Capital's Funds' underlying investments. Blake also serves as the external voice for the company. He is an experienced and knowledgeable economic speaker and addresses small and large audiences of executives and business professionals nationwide. His passion is to awaken awareness concerning our current economy and emphasize the need for individual's investment dollars to be invested into tangible assets, not paper investments (Stocks, mutual funds, etc.) Blake has been often featured as a Financial Expert in “Business Week”, “CNBC”, “Fox News” Networks around the country and many Business Journals including “Philadelphia Business Journal”, “Dallas Business Journal” and “Boston Business Journal” for his keen insight on how to protect and build wealth in emerging real estate markets. Blake is a regular contributor and writer for Forbes as a member of their Business Council, and he is also a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Council. Connect with Blake: Text INFO to 31996 https://boroncap.com/ (Baron Capital Website) https://www.reimastermind.net/episode/lnkw.co/ln-blake (LinkedIn) https://www.reimastermind.net/episode/lnkw.co/fb-blake (Facebook) https://www.reimastermind.net/episode/lnkw.co/yt-blake (YouTube) Previous Episode: https://www.reimastermind.net/episode/the-solomon-way-with-blake-templeton-178 (https://www.reimastermind.net/episode/the-solomon-way-with-blake-templeton-178 ) LIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEW http://reimastermind.net/ (Website) https://reimastermindnetwork.locals.com/ (Join the REI Mastermind Network on Locals!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rei-mastermind-network-real-estate-investing-strategies/id1227366661 (Apple Podcasts) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3JlaXJvb2tpZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M (Google Podcasts) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6OpKSfSGvgGDG1qtBQw9Q (YouTube) https://open.spotify.com/show/4P66jm0Q4PMl7OoZzHMUUZ (Spotify) https://www.stitcher.com/show/rei-rookies (Stitcher) https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2148782 (Deezer) https://www.facebook.com/REIMastermindNet (Facebook) https://twitter.com/rei_mastermind (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/reimastermindnet/ (Instagram) SUPPORT THE SHOW! Self Managing Your Rental Properties? https://app.rentredi.com/signUp/JCH191 (Get 6 months of RentRedi for $1! Click this link!) https://www.patreon.com/reimastermind (Get Exclusive Content on Patreon! • https://www.patreon.com/reimastermind) https://bit.ly/reiappsumo (Get $10 and Reduce Your Business Costs by Shopping at AppSumo • https://bit.ly/reiappsumo) https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729 (Get $10 Towards Your First Purchase at Drop • https://drop.com/?referer=3DC729) "You can invest 10,000 hours and become an expert or learn from those who have already made that investment." - Jack

Our Legends of CRE series continues as Bill Cawley (Cawley Partners) sits down with Ray Hunt (Hunt Consolidated, Inc.). This is the second episode of Season 3 of Legends of CRE. Listen to the first episode of the season with Ross Perot Jr.: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/ross-perot-jr-the-perot-group-hillwood-legends-of-cre-treccast Special thanks to the Dallas Business Journal for sponsoring our Legends of Commercial Real Estate series. Get the latest breaking business news and exclusives on the hottest topics fueling North Texas' growth: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/ Legends of CRE, Season 1: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/sets/legends-of-commercial-real Legends of CRE, Season 2: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/sets/legends-of-cre-ssn-2 Subscribe to TRECcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7df4hgNUizIRV35pzXltno Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55396a83-c374-403d-ab3f-8ad2e7b59861/treccast Have an idea for an episode topic or guest? Email bsanantonio@recouncil.com. Follow TREC on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA

Season 3 of our 'Legends of Commercial Real Estate' series kicks off today as Bill Cawley (Cawley Partners) chats with Ross Perot Jr. (The Perot Group, Hillwood). Special thanks to the Dallas Business Journal for sponsoring our Legends of Commercial Real Estate series. Get the latest breaking business news and exclusives on the hottest topics fueling North Texas' growth: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/ Legends of CRE, Season 1: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/sets/legends-of-commercial-real Legends of CRE, Season 2: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/sets/legends-of-cre-ssn-2 Subscribe to TRECcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7df4hgNUizIRV35pzXltno Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55396a83-c374-403d-ab3f-8ad2e7b59861/treccast Have an idea for an episode topic or guest? Email bsanantonio@recouncil.com. Follow TREC on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA

Best results come from the best talents, and the best talents can be found in the best places to work. How do you make your recruitment company a top place to work? My guest, David Cathey, reveals their standards and practices that made his firm, Unity Search Group, amongst the Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work for three years running. David is a Partner at Unity Search. He oversees Unity's finance, accounting and tax consulting/contract, Unity's IT division and Unity's practice development, including training and development of our core team members, along with client development, relationship management and candidate recruiting. Episode Outline and Highlights [01:24] How David and I got acquainted via podcast. [03:45] Discussion on training and why it is important to approach different learning modalities. [08:50] David reveals Unity Search's ‘train-the-trainer' approach and how it builds a supportive environment for newly hired recruiters. [14:30] The advantages of growing your own talent versus hiring someone with years of experience. [19:30] Hear best practices when hiring rookie recruiters. [24:22] Know more about Unity KPIs, standards, and how they build a culture of accountability. [29:33] Great ideas on gamifying your KPIs to drive a self-managing culture. [35:06] Distinction between micromanagement and helping your team to be successful. [41:30] Are client visits still ‘fashionable' for recruiters? [50:05] The problem with Vendor Management Systems (VMS) - and how to avoid them. [53:55] David shares his battle with the ‘impostor syndrome.' [1:02:00] What is next with Unity Search? Continuous Learning and Establishing a Culture of Accountability In our conversation, you will hear David shared Unity Search's approach on team development focusing in the following areas: The importance of continuous learning and approaching different learning modalities Best practices in hiring inexperienced recruiters  Train-the-trainer approach  How to get consistent results by establishing a self-managing culture and accountability Why It's Time to Start Doing Client Visits Again Because of the pandemic, most recruiters stopped or drastically reduced the number of in-person client meetings. The advent of technology also made it possible for recruiters to engage via Zoom or MS Teams which brings us to the question: “Are client visits still relevant when it comes to recruitment?” Dave shared how client visits are one of his team's KPIs and how meeting clients face-to-face is more relevant than ever, now that pandemic related restrictions are getting more lenient. He shared his philosophy behind it, “You are not going to date someone long term and develop a long-term relationship if you haven't seen them face-to-face.” David explained that the pandemic really took that in-person element away because everybody was working remotely.  He then elaborated, “What ended up happening at least for our business … is your client visits turned to just phone call check-ins.” Now that restrictions have been lifted, David is making sure his team is taking the opportunity to get back out there and get in front of them. If you are running a local desk, this is something that you may want to look at to further engage with your clients and establish more connections. As Dave shared, “Sometimes meeting them for a cup of coffee, they love that because they are going out of their house.” Are You Struggling with Impostor Syndrome? If you are experiencing persistent self-doubt on your skills, talents and accomplishments, you may be suffering from impostor syndrome. This is like an elephant in the room that talented recruiters and recruitment business owners may be hesitant to discuss but it is something that everybody feels every once in a while. David courageously shared his battle with the impostor syndrome and how he overcame it.  “I've really worked on changing my attitude towards impostor syndrome” David stated. You may be able to relate on how it can hold you back in your career or how it can make it difficult to engage with a client. David realized that it is actually rooted in fear and not getting out of his comfort zone. He then shared how he turned it into a benefit for him and the steps he took to get out of that comfort zone. I hope that you too can appreciate the nuggets of wisdom in this part of the interview. Our Sponsors This podcast is proudly sponsored by i-intro®.  i-intro® is an end-to-end retained recruitment platform. Our technology and methodology allows recruiters to differentiate themselves from the competition, win more retained business, bigger fees and increase their billings. Be sure to mention Mark Whitby or The Resilient Recruiter for a 25% discount. Book your free, no-obligation consultation here: www.recruitmentcoach.com/retained  David Cathey Bio and Contact Info David's experience includes over 15 years of executive recruiting on both a direct hire basis and consulting/contract recruiting basis. Throughout his recruiting career, his primary focus has been in accounting, finance, tax and information technology. After spending time as a Financial Analyst and Senior Pricing Manager for a large multinational organization, David began his recruiting career with one of the largest, US domestic recruiting firms, working in the Dallas/Fort Worth market for over 7 years. He established himself as a top performer in the organization, earning multiple incentive trips throughout his time as a producer.  At Unity Search, David's focus remains in development of core information technology, accounting, finance, and tax recruitment and consulting for (and with) our clients. David's focus on being relationship driven and process oriented allows Unity Search to service our clients at our best. David on LinkedIn Unity Search website link Unity Search on YouTube People and Resources Mentioned Bob Marshall on LinkedIn Joe Slenning on LinkedIn Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach   Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter  

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Merrilee Kick, CEO and Founder of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combination in the United States. Merrilee was also recently featured on The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) 2021 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned and -Led Companies. The Carrollton, TX, based company led by Merrilee makes ready-to-drink cocktails called BuzzBallz, as well as spirits like rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, and some private label brands. The products are sold in 50 states and 21 countries. The company is family owned/operated and home to over 250 employees in the Dallas area. She is a winner of the Dallas Business Journal's 2019 Most Admired CEO Award, the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Southwest, EY's Winning Women Award 2016, Winner of the Enterprising Women's Award 2017 and 2020's Top 20 Award, Winner of the WPO's 50 Fastest companies, Ranked in the Top 50 DFW Businesses by D CEO Magazine in 2021, Winner of the Top Women in Grocery in 2020, Winner of the 2020 Nielsen Brand Growth Award for Product of the Year Award-Spiked Beverage (BuzzTallz), and Winner of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman's University. Merrilee has a BS/BA from the University of Montana, an MBA from Texas Woman's University, and she is currently attending the OPM Program at Harvard Business School. Merrilee's 2 sons, husband of 33 years, and 2 daughters-in-law all work for the family business. To learn more about BuzzBallz/Southern Chamption, visit https://www.buzzballz.com/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Gail Davis, founder and president of GDA Speakers, about managing a speaking bureau during the pandemic and what she learned. Gail Davis' decades of experience in corporate marketing and event management served as the launchpad for GDA Speakers. Before establishing the company in 1999, she spent 20 years managing the events of the Dallas-based global technology conglomerate─Electronic Data Systems (EDS)─founded by Ross Perot. While at EDS she discovered Nando Parrado, a heroic survivor of the 1972 Andes plane crash. Parrado presented an unforgettable speech at EDS' marquee event. Shortly after his successful keynote, Parrado signed an exclusive agreement with Davis as it was her efforts that convinced him to share his story after so many years. It was this partnership with Parrado which eventually anchored the creation of GDA Speakers. Davis is credited with bringing Parrado's harrowing experience to life in The New York Times best-selling book, Miracle in the Andes. Twenty-three years later, GDA Speakers continues to represent Parrado. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Andes crash, his story will be told through the upcoming Netflix movie, The Snow Society. Davis continues to discover new talent and under her passionate leadership, GDA Speakers has vetted and curated highly qualified speakers who they deliver to clients with confidence. Her successful business approach led to her being named the 2011-2012 President of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB). Previously developing new and improved education programs in her role as an IASB Governor, she has won numerous awards including the 2015 John Palmer Award, 2011 President's Award, 2010 Above and Beyond Award, and the 2007 Pace Setter Award. Davis is a frequent guest on podcasts sharing entrepreneurial insights, lessons in innovative leadership, and her vast knowledge of the speaker industry. Davis is an active member of the Entrepreneur Organization and a supporter of numerous community organizations. She was the co-chair of the 2014 Soup's On! Luncheon, the major fundraising force of The Stewpot Alliance - with that luncheon being the most successful to date. Named to the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College Board of Visitors, she went on to be awarded the 2018 Gaylord Distinguished Alumni Award. She was also honored by the Dallas Business Journal as one of Dallas' Top 25 Women in Business. Being drawn to the mountains, Davis enjoys hiking and has recently traversed 43 miles in Zion National Park. Merging her love for hiking and serving the community, she has also hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim as a part of a fundraiser for Project Athena and has walked over 120 miles on the Camino de Santiago hike in Spain. She is an Oklahoma native, graduating from the Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma, and currently resides in Dallas, Texas. Recorded 01/31/2022.

Branding a Business and Your Life Bio: Stylishly overcoming adversities is nothing new for Jasmin Brand. As an award-winning marketer, serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Her Texas, the first statewide organization and platform for women that live, work and do business in the state of Texas, Jasmin's journey towards success has not been a perfect one. However, her ability to continuously rise above life's obstacles and fail forward has equipped her with the big wins, bold ideas and innovative tools needed to help other businesswomen build sustainable brands in challenging times too. Jasmin is also the co-founder of The Start, a creative agency specializing in culturally rich content and experiential events. She brings close to a decade of executive experience in tech-driven, marketing strategy and digital publishing. Passionate about creating opportunities for others, Jasmin's community service includes: Executive Board: Southern Methodist University, Dedman College; Vice President, Executive Board: 24HourDallas; Board of Directors: Per Scholas Some of Jasmin's professional accolades include: Minority Business Leader of the Year Award presented by the Dallas Business Journal; First recipient of the Young Professional Leadership; ATHENA Award presented by the Dallas Regional Chamber and KPMG; Techweek 100 Talent Cultivator Award; Best of the Best in PR/Marketing by Examiner.com; 10 Texas Women To Watch In Media, Houston Urban Media Jasmin recently released her first book, Pretty Girls Have Options: The Ultimate Guide to Building a Hot Brand in Unpredictable Times; a modern blueprint to personal branding for professional women.

Hear Fawaz Bham talk about his work with the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program assisting people in need during the Covid-19 Crisis and DFWROS mentoring a refugee family from Afghanistan. Fawaz is a real-estate and capital finance attorney focusing on commercial real-estate transactions at Hunton Andrews Kurth. Fawaz serves on the firm's pro-bono committee and devotes time to several pro-bono efforts such as launching and leading the Dallas Attorney Volunteer Program's virtual legal clinic platform, leading the small business clinics in the Dallas area and volunteering at the DBA Legal Lines. He was also named 1 of the 20 Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020 by the Dallas Business Journal for his pro bono service accomplishments and community advocacy. Learn more about DFWROS here. Learn more about the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program here.

Chequan Lewis is the Chief Equity Officer for Pizza Hut U.S. In this role, he champions, promotes and guides the company's equity and inclusion vision, strategy and initiatives across Pizza Hut's footprint as a franchiser, employer, and community pillar. Chequan is responsible for helping shape Pizza Hut as a resilient business for the 21st century by encoding equity into the fabric of the company's structure, processes, and decision-making for the benefit of employees, franchisees, licensees, restaurant teams, and customers. Chequan has previously held other leadership roles in the company since joining in 2016. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Express, leading the team responsible for the license of ~1,500 locations in airports, stadiums, military bases, Target stores, movie theaters, transportation centers, colleges/universities, and other venues. Prior to that, he served as Director of Legal, leading the company's legal efforts in franchising issues. A Harvard Law School graduate, Chequan is a former business litigator at Baker Botts LLP. Before becoming an attorney, Chequan graduated from Howard University and worked in business management with McMaster-Carr Supply Company. Chequan is committed to civic engagement. Among a number of policy-focused experiences, he has worked with the Office of Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to analyze economic revitalization efforts in southern Dallas and previously served as chairman of the City of Dallas's South Dallas-Fair Park Opportunity Fund. In his capacity as chairman, he led the city board's efforts to invest municipal funds, via grants and loans, in a historically-marginalized area of Dallas. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the Dallas Zoo and City Square and on the Board of Advisors for the SMU Dedman School of Law Robert B. Rowling Center for Business Law & Leadership. Chequan is a Presidential Leadership Scholar and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal's Minority Business Leader Award. He is also an alumnus of the Latino Center for Leadership Development Leadership Academy and the Dallas Mayor's Star Council. Chequan is also a contributor to the Dallas Morning News, focusing on sociopolitical issues. Chequan resides in Oak Cliff with his wife, Whitney, and their children, Carter and Claire. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/support

Mike Rufail is the founder and CEO of Envy Gaming, Inc., which owns and operates popular esports franchise Team Envy as well as the Dallas Fuel in the Overwatch League and the Dallas Empire in the Call of Duty League.Envy began as a professional Call of Duty team in 2007 and has grown into one of the largest and most winning esports groups in the world. Today, Envy competes, streams, and produces content and events across multiple titles including Overwatch, Call of Duty, Rocket League, VALORANT, and Super Smash Bros.Born and raised in Lufkin, Texas, Rufail dreamed of bringing a professional esports team home to Texas. In 2017, with the support of investment partners at Hersh Interactive Group, Rufail relocated Envy Gaming operations, staff and players to North Texas. In 2019, Rufail and the Dallas Fuel hosted the first home games in esports history, as thousands of fans attended a two-day, sold out live event in North Texas. One year later in 2020, the Dallas Empire took home the World Championship trophy in the inaugural season of the Call of Duty League.Rufail is a veteran of the esports industry, having spent time as a professional Call of Duty player, a broadcast commentator and a game design consultant. Dallas Business Journal named Rufail to its 40 Under 40 list of top business leaders in 2020.Mike Rufail graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in moving image and sound, and currently resides in North Texas with his wife and daughter.

Merrilee Kick is the CEO/Founder of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combination in the United States. The company is in Carrollton, Texas, and makes ready-to-drink cocktails called BuzzBallz, as well as spirits like rum, vodka, gin, bourbon, and some private label brands. The products are sold in 49 states and 21 countries. The company is family owned/operated and home to over 150 employees in the Dallas area. The company supports education-based causes. She is a winner of the Dallas Business Journal's 2019 Most Admired CEO Award; the 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Southwest; EY's Winning Women Award 2016; Winner of the Enterprising Women's Award 2017 and 2020's Top 20 Award; Winner of the WPO's 50 Fastest companies, Ranked in the Top 50 DFW Businesses by D CEO Magazine in 2020; Winner of the Top Women in Grocery in 2020; and Winner of the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas Woman's University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grayson-mask/support

Jay Veal is the CEO of INC Education, the #1 AA-owned private tutoring and education company in the Southern US as well as the top online tutoring company for BIPOC in the nation. He is also Founder/CEO of The Jay Veal Brand which is a Dallas-based premier consulting brand that deploys education, business, and credit consulting. He has been a Black Enterprise contributor for education and credit.He also founded Black Tutors of Social Media, a Dallas, and Atlanta-based ed-tech NPO. During the pandemic, Jay pivoted to see what else he could offer the world outside of the highly decorated tutoring company. He wanted to give black-owned private tutoring companies a platform and public directory to convene and offer services and resources so the public could find them as they support families and students during this time and beyond. In addition to the platform, BTSM aims to close achievement gaps, belief gaps, and opportunity gaps with 6 nonprofit community programs for all students at large. With the minority family in mind, BTSM was created to be a safe haven where families could find resources that looked and operated like them for their educational and social needs.He has been featured in major media outlets including Black Enterprise, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, NBC, Dallas Morning News,, Exceptional People Magazine, and more. He is also a Dallas Business Journal 40 under 40 Honoree and an Atlanta Business Journal 40 under 40 Nominee. He serves on the board of Rae's Hope and Big Thought.Learn more about Ms. Black:Website: http://www.stayingingtheblk.com IG:@stayingintheblk

Scott Sonju is the President of the Dallas Jackals professional rugby team and Neltex Sports. Scott was the longtime President and General Manager of the Frisco RoughRiders when the club was twice named “Organization of the Year” and received Baseball America's top accolade, the Bob Freitas Award. Sonju is a two-time selection for the Dallas Business Journal “40 Under Forty” and was named Texas League Executive of the Year in 2014. In this episode, we discuss how to build a successful and sustainable organization, along with the importance of utilizing principles in managing your team. Scott also details his hiring practices and offers thought-provoking insight on servant leadership.   ------------------   ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:    Dr. Erik Korem's podcast “The BluePrint" focuses on High Performance - a science-based, holistic process of achieving excellence in every field. He explores the methods and mindsets that build and sustain High-Performing humans through his experience as a sports scientist working with the NFL, Olympians and other elite athletes. In The BluePrint, he invites athletic champions, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and other exceptional people to discuss their resilience through struggles and triumphs while educating and motivating listeners about their High-Performance Journey.    Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer on a mission to help The BluePrint listeners learn how to use stress to perform at their best across a number of fields. He has implemented sports science and athlete tracking technologies with collegiate and professional football teams, working with the NFL, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Dr. Erik Korem is also an expert in sleep and stress resilience and the Founder and CEO of AIM7.    ------------------   If you found this episode valuable, would you please help us by providing a review by simply going to ratethispodcast.com/blueprint Follow Erik Korem on social media:   Twitter Instagram Facebook   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant and entertaining podcasts.   ------------------   QUOTES: John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “Whenever you are sparring, your mind will have a given direction of focus. The most basic division is between self focus and focus on the opponent.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience   Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience:  “In sport, our goal is to develop the most adaptable athletes with the most resilience who can consistently obtain their high performance mindset and potential.” - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience, host of The Blue Print   John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “Philosophy was crucial because it is among the best means of developing a problem solving mindset.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience   Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience:  “The key is using that stress and being able to adapt to it to improve. That's what high performance to me is: the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential.”  - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience, host of The Blue Print   John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience:  “The greatest determinant of the outcome of your matches over time by a landslide is your training and lifestyle mentality. This is the high performance mindset you carry every day as you train and progress.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.