Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast

Howdy, Ags! Join us today as we speak with our guest, Zanbria Asante ‘18! Listen along as Zanbria expresses her joy and passion to bring innovation to the braided hair community. Zanbria also details her path to entrepreneurship and where she hopes to take Swella. Check out Swella for more information! Thank you for tuning in! About https://www.swellabeauty.com/   Swella stems from the source of m...

Howdy, Ags! Today we are joined by Tina Breckenfeld ‘95. Tina details the beginnings of Building Burro, how they have found their business growth, and how she has overcome her biggest challenges. Check out Building Burro for more information! Thank you for tuning in! About Building Burro At Building Burro, our goal is to empower business owners to make informed decisions about their facilities’ ne...

Howdy, Ags! Join us for today’s episode as we speak with Dave Quinn ‘97. Dave shares his drive for building businesses and communities, and how you can too. Check out Day 1 Experts for more information! Thank you for tuning in! About Day 1 Experts Day One brings together a collection of the country's best-known Public-Private interaction specialists and their top supporting service vendors to driv...

Howdy, Ags! Today’s episode is an exciting one as we are joined by Ernest Cunningham ‘93! Listen on while Ernest describes his journey with serial entrepreneurship, his love for innovation, and trusting your gut. What will Ernest and Globalgig innovate next? Thank you for tuning into today’s episode! About Globalgig Globalgig delivers hyperconnectivity for enterprise offices and mobile employees w...

Howdy, Ags! In today’s episode, we are joined by Kyle McCaw ‘2000! Kyle shares his natural transition into entrepreneurship, how he has been able to focus on smart growth, and how he has been able to give back to his community. Be sure to check out McCaw Property Management for your property needs! Thank you for tuning in with us. See y'all in the next episode! About McCaw Property Management McCa...

Howdy, Ags! Tune in for this episode as we are joined by Jessica Armstrong ‘07 and Melanie Moore ‘13 from Armstrong Properties and as we celebrate their back-to-back Aggie100 wins! Listen along as they share their superpowers in sisterhood, how it has brought them success, and how they stay true to themselves.  About Armstrong Properties: The Armstrong Properties Team has been serving Central Texa...

Howdy, Ags! Season six starts off with a bang as we are joined with 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, how they have been able to scale, and much more.  About LeasePoint Funding Group: LeasePoint is a single-point solution for...

Howdy, Ags! Today, Greg and Chris reflect on the jam-packed Season 5 of Aggie Growth Hacks! In this episode, Greg and Chis discuss some of the challenges they faced over this season as well as some fantastic growth hacks they acquired from this season's roster of guests. So tune in and enjoy! Season 5 Wrap-Up Show of Aggie Growth Hacks Greg and Chris talk about their challenges in taking on the po...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Sarah Martin '01, author, speaker, and wellness coach. In this episode, Sarah shares building a platform to serve an audience, all while never forgetting your why and your passion. If you are looking for inspiration, then this episode is for you. So tune in and enjoy! Remember Your Why, Your Passion, and Who You Serve Sarah is a multi-passionate person. She loves serving...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Christopher Taylor '07, CEO and founder of Taylor counseling group, a mental health company striving to take Texas from last to first in terms of mental health! In this episode, Chris shares how his group makes mental health accessible to everyone. So make sure to tune in to learn more! Invest In Yourself and Your People Mental health awareness opens more spaces for peop...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Brandon Cunningham '24, owner of C&R Lawn Care and Home Services! Brandon shares how he can do both academics and entrepreneurship in this episode. There's so much inspiration that we can take from this episode. So make sure to tune in to learn more! Entrepreneur by Day, Student by Night Brandon saw his dad receiving help from his grandfather when the former started his...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Bill Biggs '94, founder of Biggs and Associates! In this episode, Bill shares how CEOs can demand high performance while maintaining a positive disposition from employees. So make sure to tune in to learn more! Love Your People - Demand High Performance Bill Briggs believes that the common notion that pursuing one's passion will lead to success is a piece of bad advice....

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Dustin Stewart '03 of Squad Stx! In this episode, Dustin shares how he translated what he does best into a business that adds value nationally as it provides a training avenue for boys to be better men of tomorrow. So make sure to tune in and enjoy! Good Men, Good Leaders, and Good Citizens of Tomorrow Dustin Stewart served our country as an infantry officer and realized...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Dr. Matt Greene '94 of Urban Optics! In this episode, Dr. Greene shares their best practices in the eye care business to give their patients that WOW experience. So make sure to tune in and enjoy! Making WOW Possible in Eye Care Driven by his core values and core purpose, which is to make life beautiful for others through his chosen eye care and eye ware niche, Dr. Matt...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Seth Ott '14 of Ott Insurance Agency! In this episode, Seth shares life hacks that keep him vigorous both in his personal and business life. So make sure to tune in and enjoy! A Servant's Heart, Personal Growth, and Naps A man whose superpower is having a servant's heart, Seth is always on the lookout for people who needs help. When he enters a room, he finds ways to pro...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Max Gerall '18 of The Reach Project! In this episode, Max shares with us how he founded a wonderful non-profit organization that saw the unseen but essential members of the community. So make sure to tune in and enjoy! How Listening & Empathy Creates Ripples Max recalled that he had just recovered from sickness before his first year, and the first person who showed him t...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Drew ‘12 and Anna Dudley ‘12, the power couple behind Dudley Engineering! In this episode, Drew and Anna share the values that are key to their company's fast growth rate. So tune in and enjoy! How Teamwork, Communication, and Passion Lead to Growth Growing up with an entrepreneur dad who runs a construction company, Drew always had this inkling of him being a part of so...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Blake Howard, Texas Aggie Class of 2004 and CEO of Blackhill Restoration! In this episode, Blake shares value bombs in running a company where people run when there is an emergency. Make sure to tune in and enjoy! Sense of Urgency Running a restoration company is no easy task. From dealing with insurance companies to having the right people for the job, the tasks know no...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Gabriel Wander, founder, and president of Wander Staffing! In this episode, Gabriel shares military tactics and values applicable to entrepreneurship essential to achieving that business growth and success you all have been aiming for. Make sure to tune in and enjoy! Combat, Business, and the Long Game Transitioning from military service to entrepreneurship can be a chal...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Samuel Smith, chief marketing officer, consultant, and podcaster! In this episode, Samuel shares with us the secret to overcoming challenges not only in his business endeavor but also life in general. Make sure to tune in and enjoy!   From I Can't to How Can I Bankrupt and an alcoholic at the age of 37, Samuel found his salvation from his mother’s tough love. Awakened by...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Jackson Rollo, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2020, with Rollo Insurance Group! In this episode, Jackson shares with us the secret of his success and how he grows his company so fast. Make sure to tune in and enjoy! The Keys to Fast Growth Originally planning to Law school, Jackson joined his family’s company after graduating early and was not prepared for Law school yet....

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] Aggress...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Jason Patomson, Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 1994 is an executive coach, founder, and COO of Indigo Stone! In this episode, Jason shares their company, philosophy, and the principles they live by. We are excited to have Jason on the show!   About Jason R. Patomson, JD/MBA: Jason Patomson is an innovative, trusted advisor leveraging extensive legal expertise with busines...

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!   How Core Values and People Drive Growth 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...

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have James and Joe ‘05 Carter of Carter Enterprises! In this episode, they share their company and the principles they live by. We are excited to have James and Joe on the show!   Right Treatment In the food service industry, the goal is to satisfy customers not only through food but also through their experience. Being great at dealing with people will eventually pay off, an...