Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast

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...

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!  A...

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! A...

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 busin...

Howdy, Ags! We hope you’re hungry for today’s episode with our returning guest, Greg Jasper! Greg is a partner in five The Angry Elephant locations around Aggieland. He joins us today to serve a look into the vital systems he is creating to take The Angry Elephant brand nationwide.  We’d like to thank Greg and his team at the Angry Elephant for sponsoring and being great hosts for the past 4 episo...

Howdy, Ags! Count on today’s guest, Jason Beasley ‘95, to share his passion for helping and supporting entrepreneurs with his fractional accounting firm, The Beasley Group. Whether you’re growing a team or getting your numbers right, Jason reminds you that success isn’t always about dollars and cents. To grow your business, connect with Jason at The Beasley Group website .   About The Beasley Grou...

Howdy, Ags! It’s time to suds up with our guest, Nicole Peele ‘18! In this episode, Nicole shares her journey after the military, the hard truths about entrepreneurship, and how she has grown her business with community and collaborations. Whether you want your own hand-crafted soap or are interested in learning how to start your own soap business, connect with Nicole Peele on LinkedIn , Instagram...

Howdy, Ags! We hope you have a hearty appetite for today’s episode. Today we are joined with Holly Johnston ‘99, Franchise Owner of Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, to hear her experience in the restaurant industry and how she overcame the many obstacles of opening a restaurant in the midst of the pandemic. You can find Holly at their brick and mortar location in college station or over in Aggie Pa...

Howdy, Ags! Today’s episode featuring Jose Quintana ‘86 will be very advantageous for all entrepreneurs to listen to! Listen along and take notes as he shares his start to entrepreneurship, switching his focus to be more community driven, and the core values that aided him along the way. To connect with Advent GX or Jose, check out the website at https://www.adventgx.com/ !  About Advent GX is an...

Howdy, Ags! Today’s guest is the force behind Program Insurance Group and EZ CERT Management, Doug Groves ‘82. Doug speaks on the evolution of his business, the attitude needed to endure long sales cycles, and asking other business leaders about their business. To connect with Doug and Program Insurance Group, visit their website here:  https://www.pigbcs.com/ .     About Doug Groves is the force...

Howdy, Ags! Will Hancock ‘12 is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Brazos Residential and joins us today to share Brazos Residential’s growth, how they overcome their biggest challenges, and the value of good people. Find out how to connect with Will here: https://www.brazosresidential.com/team/william-hancock !  About William Hancock has more than 10 years’ experience in the commercial real estat...

Howdy, Ags! Join us today in celebrating the end of Season 6 of Aggie Growth Hacks! Chris and Greg share their favorite moments and most impactful hacks. As we prepare for Season 7, check out our previous seasons and other content at https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ ! Thank you so much for all of your support! See you all soon!     Timestamps: [00:00 - 00:21] Intro [00:22 - 03:05] Chris’s Season...

Howdy, Ags! Today we are joined with Alex Sezer ‘16 to gain insight into his unique spin on combining entrepreneurship with faith. Alex not only shares his entrepreneurial experience and his take on company culture but also his non-negotiable three D’s of creating core values. Click on this link here for more information about Alex:  https://www.alexsezer.com/ !       About Alex Sezer is a Keynote...

Howdy, Ags! Randy McDougal ‘84 comes on the show to talk about everything EOS for our 100th episode! Could your business benefit from EOS? Listen along as Randy details what EOS is, what the process is like, what you can focus on to ensure success, what traps to avoid, and much more! If you would like to implement EOS in your own business, click here https://www.mcd.llc/ and reach out to Randy for...

Howdy, Ags! Keith Alaniz ‘04 returns to the show today to share the progress his company, Rumi Spice, has made and what actions he took to get the business where it is now. He describes the beginnings of the business, the lessons he’s learned and pivots he’s taken, as well as the importance of following your North Star, and much more. If you would like to connect with Keith and Rumi Spice, check o...

Howdy, Ags! Patrick Amante ‘86, Owner of TASMAN Sign & Graphic Solutions, joins us to share the beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey, the realization of the need to be irrelevant to his business for it to grow and thrive, and the ability to let go of control. Do you know your next hire? If you would like to find out more information about Patrick and TASMAN Signs, check out https://tasmansign...

Howdy, Ags! Today we are joined by Amy Walker ‘91 from Walker Glantz! Amy talks on the “sweet gig,” that elevated her career and how she’s been ahead of the curve long before the remote and hybrid days in her industry. Amy drops some gems on how to transition from a lifestyle firm to one that serves many entrepreneurs. Listen on and let us know if you’ll add a taco leaderboard in your company!  To...

Howdy, Ags! Today we are joined by Katie and Buck Paolino ‘09 from Hotel Solutions! The duo share their experience and how Hotel Solutions came to fruition, the company values that have helped them grow, and the benefits of focusing on the small changes you can make. To find out more information about Hotel Solutions, check out their website at https://www.hotelsolutions.info/ !  About Hotel Solut...

Howdy, Ags! Founder and President of Sledge Engineering, Casey Sledge ‘93, joins us for today’s episode as he shares his expertise within construction projects. Casey states the need for owner representation in construction projects, the pushback from others in the industry, the tipping points that altered the path of Sledge Engineering, and the focus on eliminating taxpayer waste. For more inform...

Howdy, Ags! Jeff Schiefelbein ‘00, the most Aggie’d out Aggie, drives us through the past on the nation’s largest college safe-ride program to reduce drunk driving, CARPOOL. Through 2 grueling years as a student, Jeff unveils the lessons and stories that helped shape his consulting company, Undivided Life.  Get connected with Jeff and his team at: https://www.undivided.life/ ! About Making busines...

Howdy, Ags! Jake Carlile ‘ 23 joins us today to share his focus and drive for entrepreneurship as a current student at Texas A&M! He details his path of entrepreneurism,  how A&M Alumni have supported him along the way, and where he plans to be in the future. Get connected with Jake Carlile and Arete at https://aretepropertygroup.com/ !  About Arete Property Management is a full-scale real estate...

Howdy, Ags! Ashley Dunkerley ‘13 joins us today to share her excitement and passion for Texas FFA. Ashley expands on FFA- the long-standing values, the student success through education and hands-on experience, and the importance of leading the next generation. Do you want to get involved with Texas FFA? Check out their website at https://www.texasffa.org/ for more information! About FFA is a dyna...

Howdy, Ags! Join us and Stephanie Teetes ‘94, President of Underground Support Services, as she shares her optimistic outlook on life, business, and values. Stephanie details how her entrepreneurial genes and core values will help her achieve her audacious goals in the coming years.  About   Underground Support Services offers professional services for underground construction, and select material...

Howdy, Ags! In today’s empowering episode, we are speaking with Sasha Crabtrey ‘01 from Remote COO! Sasha expands on how she and her team reignite entrepreneurs’ passion by building those pesky systems and processes that most visionaries dread. Are you needing some help in your business? Don’t want to make any long-term hires? For more information, check out Sasha and her team at remotecoo.com. Th...

Howdy, Ags! In today’s electric episode, we are speaking with Nathan Vajdos ‘98 from Regis Energy Partners! Tune in as Nathan expands on how Regis Energy has navigated through explosive growth, focusing on speed and simplicity, and the window of opportunity. For more information, check out Regis Energy Partners’ website. Thank you for joining us! About   Regis Energy Partners is an independent bat...