Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast
Business og økonomiInterviews with successful Aggie Entrepreneurs to find out exactly what growth hacks they used to grow their business. To find out more about Aggie Growth Hacks - visit their website at https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com
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- Season 9 Wrap-Up Show with Greg Martin & Chris Hunter (00:20:55)
Another season of amazing guests is in the books! Greg and Chris talk about what they learned this season! Aggie Growth Hacks will be on a break as Greg and Chris’ businesses have grown and exploded! The AGH team will send updates later this year for a new release date but enjoy Greg and Chris’ takeaways from this jam-packed season! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Aggie Growth Hacks, the podcast sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M that is dedicated to highlighting fast-growing Aggie entrepreneurs, learning how they overcame growth challenges with creative growth hacks, and connecting them with other entrepreneurs in the Aggie Network. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:36 - Greg’s Lessons from Starting a Business 4:50 - Chris’ Takeaways from 9 Seasons of AGH 6:45 - Leadership, Frameworks and Trust 12:55 - Entrepreneurship has to be around Teamwork 14:44 - Behind the Scenes Thanks Resources: AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Better Leadership, Transitions and Resources for Vets with Greg Martin (00:58:54)
We’ve got a special episode this week! Our host Greg Martin joins the Dentsu BRG Podcast crew to talk entrepreneurship! Jackson Smith leads the conversation with his colleagues Tara DiFrancesco and Chad Cochran. Listen on as our very own Greg Martin expands on his insights as a new entrepreneur and how his military experience has helped him and many others start their businesses. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: Jackson Smith is a Growth Operations Executive - Data Analyst for Dentsu International, aligned to Americas and Global, tasked with extensive data analysis and forecasting as well as developing complex predictive analytics utilizing internal and external data sources for client acquisition and targeting. Greg Martin is a fractional CFO who is focused on leveraging his military, educational, business, and banking experience to guide entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams. You can find Greg at gpm-financial.com. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Greg’s Entrepreneurial Journey 09:25 - Jackson’s Background 10:42 - Roadblocks for Entrepreneurs 15:02 - Greg’s Core Values 19:17 - Greg’s Work with Clients 25:00 - Building a Community or Finding the Right People 27:55 - Common Threads from Aggie Growth Hacks 33:30 - Patterns & Ah-Ha Moments with Entrepreneurs 38:28 - Tips to gain “Tactical Patience” 44:18 - Resources for Entrepreneurs/Vets 50:39 - Veterans Looking to Make a Transition 55:50 - Outro Resources: Website: www.dentsu.com/us/en gpm-financial.com AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Changing the Equation for Manufacturing with Noah Labhart (00:26:17)
Noah Labhart ‘05 joins us today to talk about his on-demand marketplace for manufacturing labor, Veryable Incorporated. Noah breaks down challenges, opportunities, and solutions he sees within the industry, and tells us maybe the biggest BHAG we’ve heard on the show. We appreciate Noah for dropping his wisdom on this week’s episode, and we encourage you to check out his podcast, Code Story! Thanks and Gig ‘em! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: Veryable’s mission is to revitalize the American manufacturing sector by allowing businesses to “variablize” labor costs in small increments. This lets them increase costs only as their output increases, which will empower businesses to scale while maintaining a lower and more constant cost structure. We aim to achieve this through our technology, which enables us to transform an antiquated and inefficient labor market into a real-time marketplace for labor. This will put more people to work and relieve the burden on producers, improving overall productivity and enabling organic growth. Timestamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 1:20) Intro / Veryable’s Noah Labhart ‘04 (1:21 - 2:18) Aggie Memory (2:19 - 6:05) Veryable Incorporated & Noah’s Podcast (Why, What & Passion) (6:06 - 9:33) Biggest Challenge to Growth & How Noah has Hacked it (9:34 - 12:29) The Most Surprising Challenge to Overcome (12:30 - 15:06) Changes Noah Sees within the Industry (15:07 - 16:35) Veryable’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) (16:36 - 18:48) Lightning Round (Favorite Hack and Books) (18:49 - 20:46) Aggie Network Shoutout & Contact (20:47 - 24:49) Wrap Up & Outro Resources: Website: https://www.veryableops.com/about AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Stick to One: Why Simplicity Wins in Business with Todd Moore (00:32:01)
If you’re wondering how to break into a competitive market, try mastering one product! We are joined by 2-time Aggie 100 Honoree, Todd Moore, Managing Partner at Admiral Distribution! Todd explains how he and his team could take on GIANTS in his industry and how they’ve continued to grow over these past few years. Listen on as Todd talks about his days as a walk-on for the Aggies and his video-production days capturing big plays for the football team! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: Admiral Distribution is committed to assisting our customers throughout the entire process, starting from the initial estimate and extending until the completion of the final project. We understand the challenges that our industry faces, and we offer innovative products and smart solutions to help streamline the construction process. Our team has years of experience in the industry and a deep understanding of the latest technology and trends. With our expertise, we can provide our clients with the best possible solutions to meet their needs and help them achieve their goals. Whether it's product procurement, scheduling, or planning, our team is committed to providing the highest level of service and support to ensure that each project is completed on time and on budget. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Todd Moore Entrepreneurial Journey 03:53 - Admiral Distribution’s Business 06:38 - Todd’s Aggie Journey 09:08 - Core Values, Services & Waterproofing 15:58 - How to break into a Competitive Market 19:50 - BHAG 24:16 - Lightning Round 28:16 - Chris & Greg Takeaways 31:08 - Outro Resources: Website: https://admiraldistribution.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- 500k Down the Drain to Deals in the Sharktank with Mike Watts (00:33:58)
Howdy Ags! We are joined by the Founder & CEO of LoveHandle, Mike Watts ‘98! Mike talks about how he overcame and built back up his company from a devastating 85% revenue loss, exactly how he reinvented his company and hanging out with some of the sharks! (SPOILER: Daymond John & Mark Cuban!) We appreciate Mike for sharing his stories and growth hacks with us. Please leave us a rating and review of this episode; we appreciate your feedback! Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to leave us a rating. We’ll see you on the next episode, Thanks and Gig ‘em! Contact: Mike Watts https://www.lovehandle.com/ 281-778-2051 DMD PRODUCTS, LLC 9973 FM 521 ROAD ROSHARON, TX 77583 Podcasts: Social Media Marketing Podcast w/ Michael Stelzner Books: How to Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Timestamps & Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro/ Favorite Aggie Memory 2:04 - About LoveHandle: Innovation & Loss 6:39 - Challenge in Competition 8:29 - Overcoming an 85% Revenue Loss 10:36 - Creating Efficiency w/ Refinement 13:32 - BHAG 16:15 - Winning w/ Daymond John 23:19 - Lightning Round 27:08 - Where to Contact/ Ordering 29:34 - Outro Resources: Website: www.lovehandle.com AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Understanding Culture and the 3 Pillars of Leadership with Jay Raines (00:35:04)
It may be time to dig deep within your organization, but where do you start? Today we are joined by the CEO and Founder of LeadersQ, Jay Raines! Jay talks about LeadersQ’s history and how they can help organizations through leadership consulting. Jay expands on 3 buckets of leadership that all entrepreneurs should be aware of and the common problems he sees organizations go through. Check out Jay and his team at: https://www.leadersq.com/! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: LeadersQ helps teams become healthy and high-performing. Our mission is to facilitate organizational culture transformation through group and individual leadership coaching. We offer two unique systems that help organizations and teams move to health and high performance: Culture BrandTM: We guide teams and organizations to identify their unique and “napkinable” Culture BrandTM that can be used to guide hiring, correction, coaching, development, and other behavior-related conversations. EveryLevel OwnershipTM System (ELOS): We help teams develop a system to identify priorities. Out of these priorities, teams can develop ownership and accountability throughout an organization. https://www.leadersq.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Jay Raines Entrepreneurial Journey 03:40 - Why Jay and his family moved to India 05:45 - Getting in the Coaching Game 09:15 - LeadersQ’s Ideal Client 13:05 - Biggest Challenges Jay Sees in Companies 18:20 - The 3 Pillars of Leadership 22:37 - BHAG 24:46 - Lightning Round 30:52 - Chris & Greg Takeaways 33:45 - Outro Resources: Website: https://www.leadersq.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- The Best Business System that You’ve Never Heard of with Jason Kaspar PT.2 (00:27:34)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we have a frequent Aggie Honoree, Jason Kaspar of Kaspar Companies! This is part 2 of our conversation with Jason. Jason shares why his teams make extremely long-term decisions and how they are able to operate as one with the roster of companies, leadership, and families under the Kaspar umbrella. If you enjoyed today’s episode please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Kaspar Companies: Kaspar Companies exists to improve lives by being faithful stewards of God-given resources. Kaspar holds 8 companies: Circle Y, Texas Precious Metals, Texas Ammunition, Bedrock Truck Beds, Horizon Firearms, Iota Outdoors, Silverback Homes, and Stiller Actions. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:00] Employee Buy-In (Kaizen) [03:28] Kaizen Events [06:08] Finding What Customers Want [12:45] Improvement in Processes (Lean) [15:17] Companies in the Aggie 100 (2024) & Company Locations [17:20] BHAG for Kaspar Companies [21:45] Kaspar Companies Contact [22:37] Takeaways [26:44] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: www.kasparcompanies.com AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
- The Best Business System that You’ve Never Heard of with Jason Kaspar (00:25:21)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by frequent Aggie Honoree, Jason Kaspar of Kaspar Companies! Jason unveils a groundbreaking system that he is using for all of his companies within Kaspar. Each of the companies in Kaspar is vastly different and are all able to speak the same language, listen on for this first value-packed installment with Jason! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Kaspar Companies: Kaspar Companies exists to improve lives by being faithful stewards of God-given resources. Kaspar holds 8 companies: Circle Y, Texas Precious Metals, Texas Ammunition, Bedrock Truck Beds, Horizon Firearms, Iota Outdoors, Silverback Homes, and Stiller Actions. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:09] Jason Kaspar’s Entrepreneurial Journey [04:30] Kaspar Companies’ History [06:35] Kaspar’s Operational Systems across companies [08:52] Jason’s Role in Kaspar Companies (SKILLS) [13:18] Kaspar Companies Transition [15:45] Legacy Businesses within Kaspar Companies [20:44] Customers & Profit Sharing [23:38] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: www.kasparcompanies.com AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
- One Pivot Can Make All the Difference PT.2 with Alex Spalding (00:24:39)
Howdy, Ags! Today, this is part 2 with this year’s Aggie 100 winner, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club! Alex talks deeper about the changes his team has made on a cultural level and how they have been scaling to meet demand. Listen on as Alex describes how his team is modernizing the archaic industry of interior design. You can find the Daniel House Club team here: danielhouse.club If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Daniel House Club: Daniel House Club was created on a simple yet powerful idea: to transform design businesses by enabling designers to experience greater creative freedom and financial success. Daniel House Club is designed to bring all the products designers want to complete their projects in one spot. This innovative platform simplifies sourcing and logistics so designers can focus on what they do best: designing. All orders have the same flat shipping terms and are priced so small designers can build margins in their business. “Once we unlocked this new, streamlined process, we knew we had to share it with designers everywhere.” Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:53] Daniel House Club’s Growth Points [03:39] Daniel House Club’s Biggest Challenges [07:30] Managing Culture with a Remote Team [10:45] Yearly Targets & Company Disciplines [17:33] BHAG [19:30] Contact Daniel House Club [20:44] Takeaways [23:35] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: danielhouse.club AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
- One Pivot Can Make all the Difference with Alex Spalding (00:26:57)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 winner, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club! Alex talks about the headwinds of entrepreneurship and the drastic change he and his team had to make 5 years into the game. Listen on as Alex talks about how he and his team had a nearly 275% growth rate! You can find the Daniel House Club team here: danielhouse.club If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Daniel House Club: Daniel House Club was created on a simple yet powerful idea: to transform design businesses by enabling designers to experience greater creative freedom and financial success. Daniel House Club is designed to bring all the products designers want to complete their projects in one spot. This innovative platform simplifies sourcing and logistics so designers can focus on what they do best: designing. All orders have the same flat shipping terms and are priced so small designers can build margins in their business. “Once we unlocked this new, streamlined process, we knew we had to share it with designers everywhere.” Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:04] Alex Travelling from England [02:27] Alex’s Entrepreneurial Journey [09:54] Daniel House Club [17:26] Doubled Sided Marketplace [20:52] Some Realities within the Interior Design Industry [23:16] Employees in Daniel House Club [25:36] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: danielhouse.club AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
- Small and Scrappy Breeds Culture and Longevity PT.2 with Marche Warfield (00:21:31)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 honoree, Marche Warfield of Satori Marketing! Marche expands on her team’s prowess and why she continues to be scrappy as an entrepreneur. This is part 2 of the conversation with Marche, from which we know you will get value from! You can visit Marche and her team at: https://satori.agency/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Satori Marketing: Satori is a noun. It’s an adjective. Sometimes, it’s even a verb (Wow, we need to Satori the ____ out of this). To most, it means sudden enlightenment. For us, we can’t imagine any other way to do business. We move as one unit – Account Service, Creative, Media, Public Relations, Strategy and Social Media – and we move swiftly. We’re driven by culture. Of the team and of the moment. We walk, talk and think like humans. We don’t believe in fake, even when the waters get deep. You might call it the refined art of keeping it real. We call it the art of keeping it, well, Satori. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:52] Biggest Lessons from Marche’s Journey [05:52] Satori’s Core Values [10:50] BHAG [15:31] Contact Satori [16:46] Takeaways [20:27] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: https://satori.agency/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
- Small and Scrappy Breeds Culture and Longevity with Marche Warfield (00:29:37)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 honoree, Marche Warfield of Satori Marketing! Marche and her team ranked 9th this year and she talks about how they navigate the turbulent service work of marketing with BIG TIME clients in Houston, Texas. This is part 1 of the conversation with Marche that we know you will have a blast listening to. You can visit Marche and her team at: https://satori.agency/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Satori Marketing: Satori is a noun. It’s an adjective. Sometimes, it’s even a verb (Wow, we need to Satori the ____ out of this). To most, it means sudden enlightenment. For us, we can’t imagine any other way to do business. We move as one unit – Account Service, Creative, Media, Public Relations, Strategy and Social Media – and we move swiftly. We’re driven by culture. Of the team and of the moment. We walk, talk and think like humans. We don’t believe in fake, even when the waters get deep. You might call it the refined art of keeping it real. We call it the art of keeping it, well, Satori. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:59] Marche and Satori Marketing [06:27] Satori’s Services (Full-Service) [07:23] Building a Creative Team [10:50] How Being an Aggie Has Helped in Entrepreneurship [13:18] Culture and Workflow [22:29] Employees, Big Clients, and the Legend of Chili’s [27:57] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: https://satori.agency/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
- How to Build a Great Partnership and Culture PT.2 with George Voneiff & Michael Gatens (00:28:54)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by George Voneiff and Michael Gatens of MGV Energy Inc. MGV was the very first Aggie 100 winner from 2005! This is PART 2 of the conversation with George and Michael about their time operating out of Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Listen on and get in touch with George and Michael! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About MGV Energy Inc.: Michael Gatens serves as the Chairman & CEO and George Voneiff serves as the President of MGV Energy. They are located in Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:48] Good Decisions, Community and Mentorship [06:50] Board of Advisors [09:15] Pressure as an Owner [13:30] Where was the company in 2005? [20:25] Contact George and Michael [23:00] Takeaways [26:20] Skillsets for growing a business fast [27:34] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: https://aggie100.com/honoree/mgv-energy-inc/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- How to Build a Great Partnership and Culture PT.1 with George Voneiff & Michael Gatens (00:35:16)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by George Voneiff and Michael Gatens of MGV Energy Inc. MGV was the very first Aggie 100 winner from 2005! We have an exciting 2 part conversation with George and Michael about their time operating out of Calgary, Alberta in Canada. They drop some knowledge on how the work ethic in Canada helped them adapt and how they built a tight culture over the past 20 years inside of MGV Energy. If you enjoyed today’s episode, stay tuned for part 2 next week! Also please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About MGV Energy Inc.: Michael Gatens serves as the Chairman & CEO and George Voneiff serves as the President of MGV Energy. They are located in Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [02:20] How MGV Energy Inc started [07:59] Early days with Michael & George [10:23] The Aggie Code in Business [11:35] Why Operate and Move to Canada? [19:41] The Make or Break Deal for MGV [24:25] The Difference of Work Culture in Canada [26:20] Skillsets for growing a business fast [33:28] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: https://aggie100.com/honoree/mgv-energy-inc/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Be Consistent and Success Will Follow with Dustin Neff (00:25:33)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Dustin Neff, the general manager of Triple A Air Conditioning and Heating! In this episode, Dustin shares how self-awareness helped him take the business to the next level and how he plans to move Triple A even further. We are excited to hear more about Dustin in the show, so make sure to tune in with us! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Dustin Neff: Dustin is a sales and service expert and Triple A’s General Manager. He has been working at Triple A AC, Heating, & Plumbing since he was 15. Dustin graduated from Texas A&M in 2013 (Whoop!). He has a lovely wife who he met at Texas A&M. They had a little girl join the family in April and they are so in love with her. They also have 3 big labs and one dachshund who thinks he’s a lab. Dustin is passionate about the needs and goals of his clients, and he specializes in giving our customers peace of mind that work will be completed professionally and ethically. A consummate professional, Dustin was recently recognized by a national industry magazine as one of the Top 40 Under 40! https://dfwairconditioning.com/ Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [03:04] Working in Triple A since the age of 14 [06:53] The goal of becoming a value home service business [09:49] What propelled Triple A? [16:11] Dustin’s favorite hack [18:51] Dustin Neff on the passion for helping [22:35] Tech has allowed equipment to self-diagnose issues [24:01] The goal of the system is to prevent breakdowns… [29:27] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: https://dfwairconditioning.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Why You Need Constant Talent and Cross-training with Peter Madden (00:35:46)
How do you avoid the unforeseen problems in your business? Today we are joined by the owner of Madden’s Restaurant Consulting, Peter Madden! Peter talks about getting into the food industry by accident, doubling down on his trade, and why business owners must keep hiring at ALL TIMES. Peter is now a restaurant consultant and sells his Mad Rita Mix online from his past restaurant, Mad Taco. Get in touch with Peter at pmaddens.com! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: Peter is a native Texan raised in McAllen and currently residing in Bryan College Station with four decades in the restaurant industry including twenty years as a restaurant owner. Culinary school set his path in the early 1990's, shaping the next 30 years of developing a distinct culinary and leadership style. https://www.pmaddens.com/aboutv Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Peter Madden’s Entrepreneurial Journey 05:41 - Starting in the Industry 08:55 - From Chef to Entrepreneur 13:28 - The Shift Peter had to make 14:57 - Biggest Challenge 22:21 - BHAG 26:40 - Lightning Round 31:17 - Chris & Greg Takeaways 34:09 - Outro Resources: Website: https://www.pmaddens.com/contact AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- How To Have an Aggressive Giving Strategy with Shannon Badger (00:33:39)
Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Shannon Badger, a co-founder, and partner of Badger CPA! In this episode, Shannon shares how and why she started Badger CPA, how she handles her remote workforce, and so much more. We are excited to have Shannon on the show! Outline of the Episode: [00:00] Intro [02:38] How Shannon Started Badger CPA [05:42] Love of Service [09:16] Passion for Your Work [12:35] Aggressive Giving Strategy to Remote Workforce [14:31] Preparing for the Next Five to Ten years [20:06] BHAG [24:19] Lightning Round [29:42] Interview Takeaways About Shannon Badger, CPA: Shannon is a CPA and RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) that specializes in tax and accounting strategy for her clients. She seeks to provide solutions that free up her client’s time to grow their business and know that their accounting and finance functions are in excellent hands. About Badger CPA: We are a CPA Firm based in San Antonio, TX, with a team of smart, hardworking, and light-hearted accounting professionals who are passionate about helping fellow business owners succeed. Resources: Website: https://badgercpa.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/badgercpa/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxPB44yN_Wf9HCIZ8o5ld6A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badger-&-badger-certified-public-accountants-llc/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://bit.ly/AGH-YouTube
- Helping People Feel Like Themselves Again! (00:20:36)
Why did you start your business? Today we are joined by the owner of Unconscious Beaute Studio, Melanie Harleaux! Melanie walks us through her journey serving in the Navy, spending over a decade in the medical industry, and being one of the students in the McFerrin Center’s EBV Program! Melanie’s services go beyond hair care and self-care. Listen to see how Melanie is changing lives with her business! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: Our studio is built on the belief that true beauty goes beyond the surface; it’s about nurturing your inner glow and enhancing your confidence on your unique self-care journey. As a healthy hair enthusiast, Luxury single-strand extension specialist, Certified Loctician, and Cranial Prosthesis Specialist, I provide compassionate, customized solutions for those facing alopecia and similar conditions. In addition to our salon services, I offer consulting and online courses to empower others in their beauty journeys. My goal is to help you regain your self-esteem and create unforgettable experiences that enhance your faith in yourself. Always Remember: You are Gorgeous Inside & Out! www.unconsciousbeaute.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Unconscious Beaute Studio’s Services 03:21 - How Melanie Started as a Stylist & her Mission 07:11 - Melanie’s Experience in the EBV Program 09:12 - Biggest Challenge 12:18 - How to Make These Special Wigs 14:15 - BHAG 15:53 - Lightning Round 18:23 - Chris & Greg Takeaways 19:40 - Outro Resources: Website: https://devineconsultingllc.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- How to Keep Planting Seeds (00:25:36)
Howdy Ags! Today we are happy to welcome the President of Venturi Engineers, Jose De Leon ‘08! Jose shares with us his business journey and the sacrifices he has made along the way. Check out the full episode to learn more about Jose’s business and his best hacks! Please leave us a rating and review and we’ll see you next time. Thanks and Gig ‘em! 👍 (http://bit.ly/AGHacks) Contact: Jose De Leon ‘08 Venturiengineers.com @venturieng (facebook) @venturiengineers (instagram) Time Stamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 7:22) Intro / About Venturi Engineers (7:23 - 9:56) Tipping Point (9:57 - 16:02) Biggest Challenge & Hack (16:03 - 19:54) Changes in the Industry (19:55 - 26:11) BHAG, Lightning Round (26:12 - 31:08) Contact / Outro
- It’s Easy: Get Your People and Spend Money (00:35:33)
Sometimes, it’s easier than you think it is. Today we are joined by the owner of Devine Consulting, Jennifer Devine! Jennifer talks about her path to entrepreneurship and how she’s built a bulletproof team over the past 10 years serving many clients in multiple industries. Jennifer also offers some color to make some tough decisions as a long-time leader. Find out about Jennifer’s team mascot, FRANK, and how you can apply a FRANK in your business! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About: Founded in 2011, Devine Consulting is a woman-owned accounting firm that provides personalized bookkeeping, accounting, and financial controller services. As your partner for outsourced accounting, we go beyond numbers to offer detailed analysis and tailored solutions aligned with your growth objectives. Devine Consulting isn’t your average accounting firm, as you can tell by the flamingo in the logo. What makes us different? We like numbers, but we love seeing our clients grow. Managing finances is required for every business but can be frustrating and time-consuming. Our goal is to transform financials into tools that help businesses grow and achieve their goals. We do this by providing a full-service approach to accounting services. https://devineconsultingllc.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:23 - Devine Consulting Services 08:54 - Devine’s Ideal Client 10:00 - Devine using FRANK 13:35 - Biggest Challenge 21:15 - BHAG 27:17 - Lightning Round 30:25 - Chris & Greg Takeaways 34:14 - Outro Resources: Website: https://devineconsultingllc.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Integrity Above All (00:29:38)
Howdy, Ags! We are joined by the fastest-growing Aggie entrepreneurs in 2022 and #1 on the Aggie100 list, Jeff Markim ‘12 and Daniel Totah ‘06! Listen along as they describe the beginnings of LeasePoint, the risky strategy that paid off, and how they have been able to scale and bring in millions of dollars each and every quarter! Be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast-listening platform to help us connect with other Aggie entrepreneurs! About LeasePoint Funding Group: LeasePoint is a single-point solution for funding capital equipment - a one-stop shop for equipment finance. With a diverse group of funding sources, LeasePoint has the flexibility to work with a wide range of credits including unique clients that fall outside the rigorous standards of conventional financing. Timestamps: [00:05 - 01:09] Intro [01:10 - 01:53] Aggie100 Win [01:54 - 03:13] College Fond Memories [03:14 - 04:22] The Start of LeasePoint [04:23 - 05:47] The Future of Banking [05:48 - 08:41] How They Live Out Their Values [08:42 - 11:25] What Does It Take To Be #1 In The Aggie100? [11:26 - 12:39] The Tipping Point [12:40 - 14:36] What Has It Looked Like To Scale? [14:37 - 16:10] What Did LeasePoint Fund Last Quarter? [16:11 - 17:19] BHAG [17:23 - 22:52] Lightning Round [22:53 - 24:10] Contact, Support, Opportunities [24:11 - 28:02] Biggest Takeaways [28:03 - 29:38] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.leasepointfg.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Raising the Best Companions to Those Who Served with Carolyn Ballinger (00:34:50)
Howdy Ags! Get ready for some #GoodBull on this week’s episode of #AggieGrowthHacks. How are you making a difference? Welcome back to Aggie Growth Hacks! Season 9 starts with Carolyn Ballinger, veteran, EBV class of 2018, and owner of Northern Pines Canines! Carolyn talks about how she and her husband took a family practice and turned it into a business of good. For veterans, children, or anyone with an ailment, Carolyn and her husband take a lost art and take pride in helping their neighbors in any way they can by providing high-performing support companions. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! We are excited to hear more about Carolyn Ballinger during the podcast, so make sure to tune in with us! Make sure to Turn On the new episode notifications, so that you can join us as we help fellow Ags, IMPROVE their business, CONNECT with other #AggieEntrepreneurs, and SUPPORT one another. Join us tomorrow for Season 9 Episode 1, Raising the Best Companions to Those Who Served. Be sure to subscribe, like, and share the podcast! If you are an Aggie Entrepreneur and want to share your story - connect with Greg or Chris and we will get you scheduled. Gig ‘em! Listen to the episode below: Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://bit.ly/AGH-YouTube https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com #podcast #entrepreneur #clarity #resolve #purpose #AggieEntrepreneur #growth #business #entrepreneurship #Aggie #growthmindset #fastgrowth #knowledgeispower #innovation #CollegeStation #Bryan #TAM
- Season 8 Wrap-Up Show with Greg Martin & Chris Hunter (00:14:26)
Another season of amazing guests is in the books! Greg and Chris talk about the best moments from Season 8 of Aggie Growth Hacks. It’s been an inspiring journey for our guests as we flashed back through earlier season episodes and see the trends of what it takes to have a thriving business in 2024. Listen on as Greg and Chris highlight their moments and share with us what you learned from this season! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! We will see you soon for Season 9! About Aggie Growth Hacks, the podcast sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M that is dedicated to highlighting fast-growing Aggie entrepreneurs, learning how they overcame growth challenges with creative growth hacks, and connecting them with other entrepreneurs in the Aggie Network. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:30] Intro [01:31 - 04:43] This Season’s Biggest Takeaway [04:44 - 07:24] Retention in Entrepreneurship [07:25 - 12:18] Growth, Grit & Reputation [12:19 - 13:08] Quote for Entrepreneurs [13:09 - 14:26] Outro Resources: AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Redefining Human Performance with Spencer Walker (00:30:14)
How can we redefine our limits? Meet CEO and Founder of Nurowerx, Spencer Walker! Spencer is a retired veteran who birthed an idea during the pandemic utilizing AI and applying it to the medical industry. In a few short years, Nurowerx is leaping across multiple industries and becoming the most human software ever created to help human performance. See the life-changing work Spencer and his team are doing here: https://www.nurowerx.com/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Nurowerx aims to empower healthcare providers and patients with innovative medical technologies that enhance diagnosis, treatment, and overall health outcomes. https://www.nurowerx.com/ Timestamps: [00:00 - 02:00] Intro [02:01 - 08:53] About Nurowerx [08:53 - 11:24] BioSync/Nurowerx Applied to Sports Industry [11:25 - 15:02] How Spencer has Scaled / Funding & Team [15:03 - 17:53] The Biggest Challenge [17:54 - 20:41] BHAG [20:46 - 26:34] Lightning Round [26:35 - 29:05] Chris & Greg Takeaways [29:06 - 30:14] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.nurowerx.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
- Healing by Honoring Service Members with Nicholas Romer (00:28:02)
Who do you want to commemorate? Meet the Operations Officer for the United States Marine Corps and owner of Bells Old Glory Shop, Nicholas Romer! Nicholas shares his story on why he creates shadowboxes, footlockers, and display cases for service members. Each shadowbox honors one of Romer’s best friends, Staff Sergent Vincent Bell. Portions of every purchase go to donating shadowboxes to other service members. Please visit https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ for more information! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Bells Old Glory Shop was established in 2016. They create high-quality shadowboxes, footlockers, sword mounts, and display cases all in the name of honoring Owner Nick Romer’s best friend Staff Sergent Vincent Bell. https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ Timestamps: [00:00 - 02:22] Intro [02:23 - 05:45] About Nicholas Romer & Bells Old Glory Shop [05:46 - 08:08] Experience at Texas A&M & Military [08:09 - 11:40] Bells Old Glory Shop - Telling Stories [11:41 - 15:15] The Biggest Challenge & Ideal Customer [15:16 - 18:56] BHAG [18:57 - 23:12] Lightning Round [23:13 - 26:43] Chris & Greg Takeaways [26:43 - 28:02] Outro Resources: Website: https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw