Howdy, Ags! Today, we have the president of Allied Fire Protection, L.P., Dallas Hall! In this episode, Dallas talks about how core values and people drive growth We are excited to have Dallas on the show! About: The founders and owners of Allied Fire Protection are very much a part of our daily operations. Our Operations Managers learned their craft in the field – installing, servicing, and perfecting fire and life safety systems. They know the importance of supervising and seasoning every crew coming up after them. They pass along our culture and practices, whether it’s in our proven Apprenticeship program, on weekend hunting and fishing trips, or at a company picnic. Decade after decade, our management team remains nothing short of All-In. Contact: Dallas Hall President of Allied Fire Protection 1-800-604-2600 https://alliedfireprotection.com/ Outline of the Episode: (00:00 - 01:39) Intro (01:40 - 04:49) Being A Student At A&M (04:50 - 07:13) Tipping Point (07:14 - 14:59) Biggest Challenge (15:00 - 15:02) Dynamic Ad (15:03 - 17:12) Lightning Round (17:13 - 17:39) BHAG (17:40 - 21:51) Interview Takeaways Resources: Website: https://alliedfireprotection.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallas-hall-5606a49 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

What your competition is doing is interesting, but what you’re doing is fascinating! Lauren Coats, Texas A&M Class of ‘08, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Owner of Rockwall Counseling & Wellness. Lauren joins this episode of Aggie Growth Hacks to share her passion and drive for mental health, helping others, and how she earned her place on the Aggie 100 list while doing so! Listen along for Lauren’s experience of opening her practice, business structure, and more. Check out more information about Lauren and her team at rockwallcounselingandwellness.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 At Rockwall Counseling & Wellness, we believe in the power of transformation through therapy. Our dedicated team of compassionate and experienced counselors is committed to guiding you on a journey toward positive change and personal growth. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:56] Intro [00:57 - 08:26] About Lauren and Her Practice/Business Structure [08:27 - 11:32] Taking Over Admin & Therapist Coaching [11:33 - 13:38] Texas A&M Values [13:39 - 15:49] Lauren’s Current Biggest Challenge [15:50 - 18:28] What Led Up to Opening Second Location [18:29 - 22:32] Lauren’s BHAG [22:37 - 26:56] Lightning Round [26:57 - 30:25] Chis and Greg’s Takeaways [30:26 - 31:38] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-coats-191ba3287/ https://www.rockwallcounselingandwellness.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

Howdy Ags! Today we are thrilled to be joined by the Founder of Aggieland Roofing, Rayne Knight ‘90! Rayne speaks on her journey from Animal Science to Construction, how she has managed to navigate the construction industry, some of her best hacks, and more. We want to give a big thanks to Rayne for joining us this week, and we encourage you to connect with her! Please leave us a rating and review and we’ll see you next time. Thanks and Gig ‘em! 👍 (http://bit.ly/AGHacks) #leadership #entrepreneurship #business #aggieentrepreneur @tamumcferrin #aggiegrowthhacks #tamu #aggies Contact: Rayne Knight ‘90 Roofergirl.com @aggielandroofing (facebook) @aggieland_roofing (instagram) Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 02:59) Intro / Aggie Memory (03:00 - 05:03) About Aggieland Roofing (05:04 - 05:52) From Animal Science to Construction (05:53 - 08:38) Tipping Point (08:39 - 11:29) Biggest Challenge (11:30 - 13:42) Industry Changes (13:43 - 15:24) BHAG (15:25 - 19:30) Residential vs. Commercial (19:31 - 22:57) Lightning Round (22:58 - 24:14) Contact (24:15 - 28:06) Outro

Solve the challenge of attracting and retaining employees! Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and Author of “Hire Better People Faster”, shares his passion and methods for employee recruitment and retention. With Ryan’s proven hiring process, you can expect to reduce hiring time, retain employees, and grow 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 The Core Fit Hiring System is a repeatable, in-house recruiting process for attracting and retaining all employees you need to grow your service business and free up your time. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:54] Intro [00:55 - 03:10] The Reason Behind “Hire Better People Faster” Book [03:11 - 04:51] Breaking The Labor Shortage Myth [04:52 - 08:57] About Core Matters [08:58 - 10:33] How to Figure Out Your Company Cores [10:34 - 15:09] The Reality of Why Employees Leave [15:10 - 18:15] Solving Retention Problems [18:16 - 22:11] What Your Job Ads Should Look Like [22:15 - 24:25] The Ideal Client for Core Matters & How to Work w/Core Matters [24:26 - 28:31] Chis and Greg’s Takeaways [28:32 - 29:52] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanenglin/ https://corematters.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

Derrick Ratliff ‘07 of Horizon Firearms, joins us today to talk strategy, generational impact and storytelling through functional works of art. Derrick walks us through his early competitive archery days drawing the bow at TAMU and eventually looking for a product that wasn’t easily disposable. Rifles became the focus and was backed by inspiration from family and driven from a passion of the outdoors. Attending trade shows and sculpting beautiful products, Derrick and his team’s focus is on telling unique stories through their rifles. We encourage you to check out www.horizonfirearms.com to see Horizon’s amazing work and we’d like to thank Derrick for coming on the show. Thanks and Gig ‘em! Contact: www.HorizonFirearms.com / (979)-229-4664 www. iotaOutdoors.com www.KasparCompanies.com Derrick@horizonfirearms.com Podcasts: How I Built This, MeatEater, Over the Horizon Books: “The LEAN Turnaround” by Art Byrne and James P. Womack & “The Goal” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Timestamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 1:40) Intro/ Derrick Ratliff of Horizon Firearms (1:41 - 2:35) Favorite Aggie Memory (Archery @ TAMU) (2:36 - 4:35) Works of Art & Functionality (Horizon Firearms) (4:36 - 6:55) Hacks from TAMU (Finance and Accounting 4 All) (6:56 - 9:52) Number 1 Hack (Lean and Mean) (9:53 - 13:33) BHAG (0 to 1,000,000) (13:34 - 14:29) Lightning Round (Anti-Tech) (14:30 - 15:40) Podcasts -How I Built This, Meat Eater & Over the Horizon (15:41 - 17:24) Aggie Network Help & Contact (17:25 - 19:16) Kid in a Candy Store (Name and Logo Origin) (19:17 -20:48) Your Historical Piece (Stories & Guns) (20:49 - 21:22) Wrap Up (21:23 - 24:05) Takeaways (LEAN Priniciples & No Griping? Something’s Wrong)

Struggling to connect with your remote team? Shannon Cagle of Keen Coverage Insurance joins us today to share how he connects with his employees after going remote and becoming a solutions insurance provider to BOTH businesses and families! From book clubs to pizza robberies, Shannon’s shares some crazy insurance stories that might make you think twice! You can visit Shannon and his team here. 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 Shannon Cagle is the Senior Account Manager at Keen Coverage Insurance. Shannon is the primary point of contact for commercial clients and maintains strong relationships by understanding their insurance requirements. Cagle also oversees the renewal process for existing policies and ensures timely renewals and reviews coverages to align with clients' evolving needs. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:47] Intro [00:48 - 02:10] About Keen Coverage Insurance [02:11 - 05:32] Best Client & The Truth in Insurance [05:32 - 09:52] Crazy Insurance Stories [09:53 - 16:11] New System & Finding Great Talent [16:12 - 18:52] BHAG [18:57 - 23:38] Lightning Round [23:39 - 27:25] Chis and Greg’s Takeaways [27:26 - 28:41] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncagle/ https://keencoverage.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

Has COVID affected your company’s culture? Jeffrey Palermo ‘01 of Clear Measure joins us today to talk about how his employees are even happier during the COVID-19 pandemic! Jeffrey mentions his team making the switch to 100% remote a year before the outbreak and how he's still making his industry better as well as keeping every single employee. We encourage you to check out Jeffrey’s book .NET DevOps for Azure and his show Azure DevOps Podcast. Thanks and Gig ‘em! Contact: Jeffrey Palermo Jeffrey@Clear-Measure.com @jeffreypalermo Podcasts: www.azuredevops.show Books: .Net DevOps for Azure by Jeffrey Palermo & The Mythical Man-Month by Fred Brooks Timestamps & Show Notes: 0:00 - 1:24 Intro/ Jeffrey Palermo of Clear Measure ‘01 1:25 - 2:38 Favorite Aggie Memory? (G&B Bush & Clay Walker) 2:39 - 5:43 Why Clear Measure? (Custom Software) 5:44 - 9:32 Hacking During COVID (No Lay-offs) 9:33 - 10:56 Loosening the Pucker Factor (Clients) 10:57 - 15:15 How was your Business Changed? (Happiness) 15:16 - 18:02 BHAG (Every Developer is Better) 18:03 - 18:44 Lightning Round (Eat Less) 18:45 - 19:42 Books & Podcasts 19:43 - 22:55 Current Challenge (Perfect Candidate) 22:56 - 23:32 Contact: Jeffrey Palermo, jeffrey@clear-measure.com @jeffreypalermo 23:33 - 25:10 Aggie Network & Wrap-Up 25:11 - 29:19 Outro - Takeaways (Free Content to Better the World & Treat People w/ Love)

How do you get your employees and team members all in? Mike Michalowicz joins us today to share all of his wisdom on bridging the gap between business owners and employees to create a cohesive team that is all in. To find more information about Mike and his formula of “All In” visit his website here! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5 star review and connect with Chris and Greg! About Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book, All In. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover expert for MSNBC. He regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:17] Intro [01:18 - 06:24] About “All In” by Mike Michalowicz [06:25 - 10:58] The Formula of “All In” [10:59 - 20:29] Building Connection- Psychological Ownership [20:30 - 28:15] Takeaways [28:16 - 30:41] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/ https://mikemichalowicz.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

Howdy, Ags! It’s a wrap for Season 7 of Aggie Growth Hacks! We have published a total of 120 episodes of this show, interviewing so many incredible Aggie entrepreneurs. Join us today as Greg and Chris look back on the season’s great stories and best hacks, and be sure to check out our listener challenge! Thank you to all of our guests and supporters, as well as the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship for sponsoring this show. If you enjoy the Aggie Growth Hacks show, please leave us a 5 star review on your favorite listening platform! Are you an Aggie Entrepreneur? We would love to have you on the show! Connect with us and find more information on our website! About Welcome to 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 connect them with other entrepreneurs in the Aggie Network. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:57] Intro [00:58 - 03:05] Chris’s Season Takeaways- Being A Part of Something Bigger [03:06 - 05:23] Greg’s Season Takeaways- Family Culture in Business [05:24 - 09:23] Listener Challenge/ Greg’s Jump To Entrepreneurship [09:24 - 11:07] Taking Action/ Getting A Good Team [11:08 - 14:15] Who? Not How [14:16 - 17:08] Value [17:09 - 19:35] 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

Howdy, Ags! Lighting up today’s episode is Bret Redfearn ‘17 with Aggieland Christmas Lights! Bret shares how his business has grown with the help of the right products and people, his military experience, and the networking opportunities through EBV. If you’ve grown tired of the hassle that is decorating for the holidays, contact Bret and Aggieland Christmas Lights here! About Aggieland Christmas Lights provides a professional, turnkey, installation service for holiday lighting and decor in the Brazos Valley and surrounding area. Aggieland Christmas Lights is an Aggie/Military Veteran owned business located in College Station, TX with a mission to make your holiday decorating safe, simple, and beautiful. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:49] Intro [00:50 - 02:53] Starting Aggieland Christmas Lights [02:54 - 05:54] Favorite Design Requests and Products [05:55 - 07:22] Growing the Company w/ Better Products [07:23 - 12:06] Military Experience & EBV [12:07 - 14:40] Challenges/ Business Model [14:41 - 16:58] BHAG [17:02 - 21:12] Lightning Round [21:13 - 23:50] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [23:51 - 25:04] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretredfearn/ https://www.aggielandchristmaslights.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

Howdy, Ags! Chief Product Officer from AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke ‘97, joins today to discuss AI and how businesses can make use of it for profit and productivity. Chris touches on the AI tools you should know about and where he thinks AI will be in the next five years. If you’re interested in finding out more information about AI and how you can use AI in your business, get in touch with Chris by visiting his website here! About As Chief Product Officer at AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke helps businesses identify and implement generative AI for profit and productivity. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:52] Intro [00:53 - 03:22] Enterprise Software for Clinical Trials [03:23 - 04:46] Working for Something Bigger Than Yourself [04:47 - 06:44] Prioritizing Sales and Marketing [06:45 - 15:42] AI Strategies Used w/ Clients [15:43 - 21:04] AKW Ventures’ Toolkit [21:05 - 24:14] Five Year Outlook on AI [24:17 - 27:18] Lightning Round [27:19 - 30:12] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [30:13 - 31:09] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wilke-net/ https://www.chriswilke.net/ 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

Howdy, Ags! David Trigg, CEO of HOMR, joins us today to share how HOMR is changing the homeowner's experience by serving both homeowners and service providers. David touches on utilizing technology, customer attraction, how he has scaled, and what to expect from HOMR in the future. If you want more information about HOMR, please check out their website here! About As the CEO and founder of HOMR, David is on a mission to fix home ownership by serving homeowners and service providers well. With over seven years of work experience in strategy consulting and M&A, David has applied the sophisticated value-creation strategies of Fortune 500 companies to home services like lawn care through remodeling. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:50] Intro [00:51 - 03:07] The Passionate Spark of Solving Problems [03:08 - 10:21] Concierge for Your Home [10:22 - 13:21] How HOMR Uses Technology/ Service Area [13:22 - 18:27] Scaling Growth, Customer Attraction [18:28 - 22:14] How Does HOMR Work? [22:15 - 24:41] Breaking Into A New Market [24:42 - 27:10] What to Expect from HOMR in the Future [27:11 - 30:05] BHAG [30:09 - 33:08] Lightning Round [33:09 - 36:34] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [36:35 - 37:41] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-trigg-b84b5a79/ https://www.homr.io/ 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

Howdy, Ags! Today’s special guests are the 2023 #1 Aggie 100 Winners, Jenny Hanlon and Sheldon Arora with StaffDNA! Jenny and Sheldon have struck gold in one of the most challenging markets, growing their company over 700%! The duo are striving to become the ultimate bridge between talent and employers. If you are interested in their services, please visit their website here! Please leave us a rating and review! About StaffDNA specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with leading facilities to meet travel, local, permanent, and PRN needs for nurse and allied health professionals. We’re not a job board that scans other agencies for jobs. We work directly with hospitals nationwide to post actual positions, updated in real time. Healthcare professionals can choose from the highest-paying jobs—1000s of open positions—while healthcare facilities can provide the highest level of care from the most qualified candidates. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:13] Intro [01:14 - 07:56] About StaffDNA and Liquid Agents [07:57 - 12:21] Pivotal Point [12:22 - 14:26] Controlling Growth [14:27 - 19:24] Company Values and the Impact of A&M Culture [19:25 - 22:57] BHAG [23:00 - 32:17] Lightning Round [32:18 - 34:11] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [34:12 - 35:19] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.staffdna.com/ https://www.liquidagents.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

Howdy, Ags! Rising up as today’s guest is Kirsten Kendall with her social media content creation and management brand, Social Rise. Kirsten shares her passion behind social media branding, collaboration with others, and providing value for her clients. If you are in need of a social media consultant, please reach out to Kirsten and Abby by visiting their website here! About Introducing Kirsten, a talented marketing director and photographer from Warrenton, Virginia. With a passion for capturing high-quality images that showcase brand identity and lifestyle, Kirsten's expertise in web development, graphic design, social media management, and advertising was further enhanced during her time as the head of the marketing department at a woodworking company in Brazos County. Inspired by her love for marketing and photography, Kirsten merged the two to create her own Creative Marketing agency. As a Gen Z, Kirsten's innate understanding of digital media gives her a competitive edge, allowing her to adapt quickly to the latest trends. With her unique blend of marketing prowess and captivating photography, Kirsten is poised to elevate your brand and deliver remarkable results. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:07] Intro [01:08 - 03:40] What Is Social Rise? [03:41 - 06:26] Effectively Providing Value Through Social Media [06:27 - 08:31] Collaboration Strategy [08:32 - 10:09] Culture at A&M [10:10 - 11:59] Challenges in Social Rise [12:00 - 14:45] Capturing Clients’ Brand Identity [14:46 - 17:16] BHAG [17:19 - 19:57] Lightning Round [19:58 - 21:57] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [21:58 - 23:04] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.socialriseagency.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 #podcast #entrepreneur #clarity #resolve #purpose #AggieEntrepreneur #growth #business #entrepreneurship #Aggie #growthmindset #fastgrowth #knowledgeispower #innovation #CollegeStation #Bryan #TexasAMU

Howdy, Ags! Signing on as today’s guest, Jason Anawaty ‘96, shares his entrepreneurial experience and business growth. Jason describes how his growth as an entrepreneur and his business improved the more he emphasized an outward focus to raise up the people in his team. Have you implemented profit-share in your business? About Cypress Signs has a commitment to quality and service. We work with our clients to ensure that their signage goals are accomplished. With over 40 years of experience in the sign business, our consultative approach is second to none. Cypress Signs uses only state of the art equipment to produce each order. Our staff is knowledgeable and service oriented and are eager to please each and every client. At Cypress Signs, we treat what we do as a form of high art: it's beautiful, elegant, timeless, and expressive. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:48] Intro [00:49 - 03:46] About Cypress Signs & Previous Experience [03:47 - 05:53] The Fighting Spirit and the Howdy Tradition [05:54 - 07:54] Overcoming Challenges: Suppliers, Training, Personnel [07:55 - 12:36] Growth/ Vision/ Business Model [12:37 - 14:21] Communication w/ Team [14:22 - 16:17] BHAG [16:21 - 19:50] Lightning Round [19:51 - 22:22] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [22:23 - 23:23] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-anawaty-66956a12/ https://www.cypress-signs.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

Howdy, Ags! Today’s guest, Bret Richards ‘01, showcases his auctioneering skills while also providing insight into the world of auctions. Bret details his experience in auctioneer school, adjusting to the changing market, and how he connects with customers during bids. To find more information about Bret Richards, check out the Coleman and Patterson website here! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a few moments to leave us a review! About Bret Richards joins the Coleman & Patterson team with over 15 years of experience in the Real Estate & Auction business. In addition to being licensed as a real estate broker and Auctioneer in Texas, Bret holds 25 licenses in other states including California, Ohio, Florida, and Washington. Bret also owns a Benefit Auction business and works with many fundraising non-profit groups such as the Brazos Valley A&M Club, Believing 4 Bryleigh, Wipe Out Kids Cancer, Waller County Fair Association, along with many events with MLB’s Texas Rangers. Bret was on the rodeo team while at Texas A&M and is now the president of Texas Aggie Rodeo, Inc. the official support group/booster club for the Texas A&M Rodeo team. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:57] Intro [00:58 - 05:12] Real Estate Auctions/ Coleman & Patterson [05:13 - 14:17] Auctioneer School and the Auctioneer Chant [14:18 - 16:54] Teamwork, Networking, Comradery [16:55 - 23:00] Adjusting to the Changing Market [23:01 - 28:33] BHAG [28:37 - 32:24] Lightning Round [32:25 - 34:54] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [34:55 - 36:04] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.colemanandpatterson.com/agents/74748-bret-richards http://bretrichards.colemanandpatterson.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

Howdy Ags, this is Greg Martin, co host of the Aggie Growth Hacks podcast. As we're getting ready to roll into Thanksgiving season, Chris and I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you, the faithful Aggie Growth Hacks family. We have loved spotlighting Aggie entrepreneurs for the past 100 plus episodes, and we could not have done it without your love and support. It has been so awesome to see the Aggie spirit alive and well through entrepreneurship. To see the grit, creativity and determination in the face of uncertainty, and it has been soul filling to hear that while entrepreneurship is hard, it is also rewarding. So in lieu of an episode drop this week, Chris and I would like to extend an invitation to all the good acts who are listening to come join us on a future episode. We are already filling up slots for season 8. But there are a few slots still open. If you're an Aggie entrepreneur or even a or even an entrepreneur we would love to hear from you connect with either Chris or I on LinkedIn or Facebook, or you can email us at Aggie growth hacks at gmail. com and let us know you're interested. As always, we want to say thank you to the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship for their continued support of Aggie Growth Hacks and Aggie Entrepreneurs everywhere. I know this is a little bit of a different episode, but join us next week when we kick off four straight episodes that we recorded in person during this year's Aggie 100 Celebration. I guarantee you on that one; you'll not miss any of these until next time. This is Greg Martin. Thanks! 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

Howdy, Ags! Leading today’s discussion is our guest, Stefani Pady ‘05 with GLS Coaching and Consulting! Stefani shares her expertise in growth, leadership, and sales, as well as, the leadership component missing from organizations and the antidote to it. If you would like to connect with Stefani or to benefit from her consulting and coaching services, check out her website for more information! About As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker, Stefani specializes in aiding personal and professional growth through study and practical application of proven leadership methods, as well as, personality assessment. Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:46] Intro [00:47 - 05:46] The Opportunity to Work with Several Startups [05:47 - 08:27] Learning to Accept Feedback and to Lead at A&M [08:28 - 12:56] Leaving Corporate to Start Two Organizations [12:57 - 17:22] Biggest Leadership Tools Used & Maximizing Impact [17:23 - 20:42] The Antidote to Leadership Struggles [20:43 - 21:49] BHAG [21:53 - 28:06] Lightning Round and Connect with Stefani [28:07 - 30:37] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [30:38 - 31:35] Outro Resources: Website: https://glscoach.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

Howdy, Ags! Buzzing in to join today’s episode is Ross Lindsey, Co-Owner at Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting! Ross shares his passion for serving others and building relationships through his two businesses, curating social media to be a networking tool, and evolving himself by constantly learning. If you would like to contact Ross or utilize his services, visit his LinkedIn profile! About Ross Lindsey is Co-Owner at Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting Services of Southlake - North Richland Hills - Grapevine, Texas. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:25] Intro [01:26 - 12:25] Franchising/ Hiring/ Brand Awareness [12:26 - 15:00] Humbug Franchise & Facebook Groups [15:01 - 16:49] The Expansive Aggie Network [16:50 - 20:03] Overcoming The Challenge of Education and Expectations [20:04 - 27:25] Humbug Holiday Lighting [27:26 - 31:15] BHAG [31:19 - 34:19] Lightning Round/ Contact Ross [34:20 - 36:47] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [36:48 - 38:21] Outro Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-lindsey-7bb38921/ https://mosquitohunters.com/southlake-tx/ https://humbugholidaylighting.com/southlake-tx/ 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

Howdy, Ags! We have two returning Aggie 100 winners, Jeff Markim and John Albers, joining us today as we celebrate another spectacular Aggie 100 year! Tag along as we discuss the ever-changing process of entrepreneurship alongside the Aggie 100 winners from 2022 and 2021. Jeff and John talk about reputation, their secret to finding great talent and how important the Aggie network is to their businesses. For more information about Aggie 100 please visit: https://aggie100.com/! About Jeff Markim is the Founder and CEO of Leasepoint Funding Group. He is a serial entrepreneur, having created multiple companies and now, actively managing several strategies within the private credit space. John Albers is the Founder and CEO of Albers Aerospace. The company is headquartered in the Dallas area and comprises Three Business Units: (1) Manufacturing, (2) Engineering, Aviation, MRO, and (3) Innovative Technologies. Timestamps: [00:00 - 04:39] Intro/ About Aggie 100 [04:40 - 08:02] Twelve Month Update [08:03 - 13:53] Maturing Financial Processes [13:54 - 18:22] What Are Leasepoint and Albers Aerospace? [18:23 - 22:25] Valuable A&M Leadership Skills [22:26 - 27:05] Keeping Up with Changes [27:06 - 32:52] Thirst for Knowledge/ Failing Forward [32:53 - 38:17] Finding Your Key People [38:18 - 40:38] Being a Student of Your Customer [40:39 - 43:21] Protecting Your Reputation [43:22 - 47:32] Advice to Transform Your Team [47:33 - 50:28] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [50:29 - 51:54] Outro Resources: Website: https://albers.aero/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnalbers1/ https://www.leasepointfg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmarkim/ 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