Whitley Penn Talks

Message us! A busy healthcare practice isn't necessarily an efficient one. Patient no-shows, unclear staff responsibilities, ineffective KPIs, revenue cycle issues, and everyday workarounds can create operational and financial challenges that are easy to overlook.  In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, Kendall Neukomm sits down with Brittany Frantzen, Healthcare Advisory Director at Whitley...

Message us! When Collin Smith passed away, his family faced a choice: allow loss to define their future or create something meaningful that could impact others for generations to come.  In this episode of WP Cares, Charles Smith shares the story of his son, Collin, whose passion for welding, community, and finding purpose inspired the creation of the Collin E. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thro...

Message us! What if your company’s most dangerous cyber threat isn’t phishing emails, but a man with an official-looking badge walking through the front door? What if your entire bank account is emptied, not by a bot, but by a phone call from a real live human?  This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, get ready for one of the most eye-opening episodes we've ever recorded.  Buffie Campbell and Ken...

Message us! Isaac Cline, a 19th‑century Galveston meteorologist, is known for saying, “Texas is a land of eternal drought, interrupted occasionally by biblical floods.” In the summer of 2025 and again in 2026, Cline’s proclamation sadly came true as massive, deadly floods struck Kerr County, Kerrville, Uvalde, and many more towns and counties across the Texas Hill Country.   Once the water receded...

Message us! As young people leave high school behind and move on to the next chapter of their lives, many have a nagging worry in the back of their minds: Nearly 80% of graduating high school seniors report having little or no confidence in their ability to manage money.  One Dallas Nonprofit is on a mission to change this.  In this episode of WP Cares, Emily Landry sits down with Chris LaTurno, C...

Message us! In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many people work. Then, four years later, the TV show Landman changed the way people saw the Oil & Gas industry.   From new leadership challenges to phone calls with the New York Times , two women navigate these very real changes from the front lines.   In this special episode of A Crude Bit of Humor, they share what they learned.   Ho...

Message us! What do recent episodes of Friends , lifting 500 pounds in the gym, and barbecue have in common? Artificial Intelligence in the energy industry, believe it or not!  In this special episode of A Crude Bit of Humor, Kendall Neukomm and Buffie Campbell are joined by Deren and Dagen Boyd, co-founders of FirmApp, and Lewis Box of Riverbend Energy Group and the National Association of Divisi...

Message us! When it comes to picking an investment account, it can be easy to fall into analysis paralysis. But oftentimes, picking the perfect account doesn’t always determine how successfully you build wealth - starting early can.  In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, Chad Holmes, Senior Manager at WPWealth, explains the new Trump Accounts, how they compare to other savings vehicles like 529 p...

Message us! Imagine this: Your company's biggest customer is asking to triple their order size tomorrow. Are you happy, or are you terrified? Does your business have the infrastructure in place to scale at a moment’s notice?  In a new episode of Whitley Penn Talks, Whitley Penn Managing Directors Jake Baine (Digital Services) and Brandt Schaars (Deal Advisory) discuss five key indicators of b...

Message us! A great idea is often the launch pad for a successful business, but what three things do founders need to help their business really take off? In this new episode of WP Cares, Emily Landry sits down with Bill Chinn , CEO of The DEC Network in Dallas and Fort Worth, to discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face as they launch and grow their businesses. From securing early-stage investmen...

Message us! Owner relations can be one of the most important aspects of royalty ownership, and also one of the most difficult to navigate. In this episode of A Crude Bit of Humor, Buffie Campbell is joined by Emily Glass , Whitley Penn Mineral Management Manager. As a fifth-generation mineral owner, Emily shares her first-hand advice on how royalty owners can effectively communicate with operators...

Message us! In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry sits down with Kelsey Dahlke, Director of Education, and Jessica Walsh, VP of Development at Casa Mañana , to explore the powerful combination of theatre, education, and community in Fort Worth. They explore how Casa Mañana’s three pillars - professional productions, youth education programs, and community initiatives - inspire c...

Message us! In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry is joined by Dr. Paul Bowman, longtime pediatric oncologist and co-chair of Leukemia Texas , who shares clear and hopeful insights on what leukemia is and how far treatment for the disease has come. Alongside him, Ashley Oviedo opens up about her daughter, Perry's, diagnosis, offering an honest and emotional look at the fear...

Message us! In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Kendall Neukomm is joined by Jolee Patnaude, Revenue Cycle Management Advisory Director at Whitley Penn, and Casey Gage, Finance Specialist at Eunice Health Clinic. They explore the impact of documentation gaps on patient care and reimbursement, common audit findings, including undercoding, how AI and ambient listening tools are transforming...

Message us! In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, WPCares series host Emily Landry speaks with Helena L. Banks, CEO of Our Friends Place, about empowering young women experiencing homelessness to build stable, independent futures. The conversation highlights how education, employment, and community support create lasting change. Helena shares the organization’s mission, its residential and SOAR p...

Message us! In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Kendall Neukomm sits down with Buffie Campbell and Jim Bradbury, Partner at James D. Bradbury, PLLC to explore the rapid rise of produced water as a new asset class in Texas. What was once viewed as a waste byproduct of oil and gas operations is now gaining attention from landowners, investors, and policymakers. The conversation breaks down h...

Message us! With tax season well underway, Kendall Neukomm sits down with Whitley Penn Tax Partners Jon P. Karp and Kristen L. Sayegh to break down the most impactful changes shaping 2026 filings. They discuss key developments shaping 2026 tax filings, including updates related to deductions, tip and overtime income, State and Local Tax (SALT) limits, and retirement planning, drawing on observatio...

Message us! Day 1 Bags began as a small Eagle Scout project and has grown into a statewide effort bringing dignity to youth transitioning through the foster care system. In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry speaks with founder Hunter Beaton and Whitley Penn partner Alan Rich about the personal experiences that sparked the organization and the community partnerships that fuel it...

Message us! The North American Prospect Expo (NAPE) is the energy industry’s largest marketplace for buying, selling and trading prospects. This year's event brought major insights and surprising tech. In this episode of A Crude Bit of Humor, Kendall Neukomm sits down with Buffie Campbell and Coby Nathanson to recap the standout themes from NAPE 2026, including growing power demand from data...

Message us! Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve a community where they can live, learn, and thrive. In this Whitley Penn Talks episode of our Whitley Penn Cares series, we introduce New Danville, a unique ranch style community in the Houston area that provides affordable housing, life skills training, and meaningful connection for adults who have aged out of the school...

Message us! Family folklore, questionable signatures, and courtroom surprises, this episode takes a fascinating look at how title defects, probate complications, and estate planning mistakes can expose mineral owners and operators to significant risks.  In Part Two of our Crude Bit of Humor series, title attorney Mellisa Gardner of Ball Morse Lowe joins Buffie Campbell and Coby Nathanson to walk t...

Message us! In this episode of A Crude Bit of Humor , Buffie and Coby sit down with attorney Melissa Gardner to explore how major legal decisions, title opinions, and real‑world mineral ownership challenges shape today’s oil & gas landscape. From Oklahoma and Texas jurisdiction questions to surprising situations that land on a title attorney’s desk, this conversation highlights the unique risk...

Message us! In this episode of our WPCares series, host Emily Landry sits down with Jake Smith and Stephen O’Dell, President and Vice President of Neighbors Eden Project in Midland Texas. Their organization is one of the first recipients of a grant from the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund. What started as a family outing inspired by YouTube lawn care videos has grown into a grassroots nonprofit ma...

Message us! Join Whitley Penn’s healthcare leaders as they recap key takeaways from our recent Dallas Healthcare Conference. In this episode, we dive into the biggest challenges facing the industry, workforce shortages, AI adoption and security, compliance crackdowns, and succession planning for private practices. Learn how these trends will shape healthcare in 2026 and what you can do to stay ahe...

Message us! Artificial Intelligence is transforming the energy industry and we’re just scratching the surface. In this Whitley Penn Talks episode of our series A Crude Bit of Humor, we dive deep into how AI is accelerating innovation, reshaping workflows, and creating new opportunities for operators and owners alike. From regulatory data automation to proactive dashboards, our conversation explore...