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In this episode of Boom ATX, host Glenn Hart welcomes Ben White to the studio for an in-depth chat about Ben's Economic Development career from North to Central Texas. Ben is currently the President and CEO of the Taylor Economic Development Corporation overseeing all the economic development strategy and deal making related to a new $17B Samsung chip plant and beyond but Ben also spend years...

In this episode of Boom ATX, hosts Glenn and Lee welcome Ken Leonard, co-owner & co-founder of Mozart's Coffee Roasters, an iconic Austin coffee spot located on Lake Austin. Join us as we dive into Ken's journey as a business owner and OG coffee roaster in Austin and we discuss the significance of local businesses, America's changing coffee culture since founding in the 90'...

On this episode of BoomATX Glenn and Lee dive into a Hot Topic: AI and its future as we are joined by Kirk Offel , CEO of Austin based, Veteran focused data center training and recruitment firm Overwatch Mission Critical.  Kirk also is founder of DCAC (Data Center Anti-Conference).  Kirk shares his journey from the military to becoming a significant player in the data center industry, how DCAC in...

In this refreshing new episode, Lee and Glenn sit down with Aaron Owens , founder of Tejas Tonic , the hemp-infused beverage taking Austin by storm. Born in the heart of Texas, Tripping Springs, Tejas Tonic has been helping locals sip easy with a lineup of flavorful, chill-inducing drinks.  Join us as Aaron shares his wild story of creating Teja Tronic, the journey, the process and a deep dive int...

In this episode of BoomATX, we dive into the game-changing history of Austin’s Rainey Street bar scene with none other than Jesse Lunsford—real estate developer, east side visionary, and the man BoomATX calls ' The Godfather of Rainey'. Before parades of bachelorettes, high-rise condos, and weekend mayhem, there was a Craigslist ad. Jesse, sensing the untapped potential after the City of...

In this episode, Austin icons Scotty Sayers and Ed Clements share their passion for Lions Municipal Golf Course (“Muny”) and its fight for preservation. A Century of History & Community Muny, celebrating 100 years, holds a special place in Austin’s heart as a hub for generations of golfers and the South’s first desegregated golf course.  The Fight to Save Muny With increasing development press...

In this episode, Glenn Hart chats with Lee Miller, world-renowned custom bootmaker and owner of Austin's iconic Texas Traditions Boots, where there's a five-year waitlist for a pair of his handcrafted custom cowboy boots. Lee shares the rich history of Texas Traditions and its founder, the legendary Charlie Dunn who's bootmaking skills and celebrity clientele inspired the classic Je...

On this POTcast episode of BoomATX, join Lee as he visits with Nico Richardson Owner of Texas Original Medical Cannabis cultivation facility located in Austin, TX.  Texas Original produces everything from seed to solution locally for our fellow Texan's medical marijuana needs.  Texas Original is committed to serving patients across the State of Texas with legal medicinal marijuana products th...

This BoomATX podcast episode features a deep dive into the life and exciting future of the new Texas Country Reporter host, Austin's own, Jay B. Sauceda.  After 52 seasons of hosting TCR, Bob Phillips has retired from traveling the Texas countryside interviewing and telling the stories of the individuals that make this the best state in the union.  The torch has been passed to Austin's o...

The sky's the limit or this episode of BoomATX!  Check out this special edition recorded live during a LinkedGlenn Luncheon with special guest Jennifer Williams , Planning and Development Supervisor at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Jennifer joins host Glenn Hart in an in-depth chat about the billion's planned in much needed expansion of BoomATX's airport most importa...

Crack open a big ol' can of sparkling water, Rambler of course, to hear how a group of Austinites set out to disrupt the Topo Chico... I mean sparkling water category with quality ingredients and creative branding. Dave Mead and Jeff Trucksess join Glenn and Lee on this episode of BoomATX to share how a group of friends pivoted from working on a new restaurant concept to going all in on a wil...

"Party at the Moontower"..... one of the most iconic theatrical quotes from Austin's iconic Dazed and Confused.   This episode's guest are helping to keep Austin's Party going in a different way. David Morin and Frank Navarro with multifamily developers MNO Partners join BoomATX to chat about their focus on apartment developments from Austin to San Antonio but also their S...

On this 50th Episode of BoomATX, we are celebrating the National Pizza Making Champ and member of the U.S. Pizza Team, Austin's own, Dan Saccone!  Hear from Dan on how he came to open a New Jersey Style pizza join in Austin and go on to make the Best Cheese Pizza in the U.S.! This Boomin' podcast will leave you hungry for sure as it is the cheeziest episode yet@! Go support Dan at his lo...

Get ready for a wild ride as hosts Lee and Glenn sit down with the microtransit pioneer and taco aficionado, Chris Nielsen , on this electrifying episode of BoomATX! Discover Chris's journey from battling Austin city council 15 years ago to provide electric 6 seater golf cart like vehicles to growing and expanding his first of its kind electric urban cab service, eCab, in Austin and then to B...

In this special BoomATX episode, we're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Texas music legend, Jerry Jeff Walker 's " Viva Terlingua " album through the eye's of his band member and Texas music legend "Cosmic Bob" Livingston  and diving headfirst into the wild and vibrant 1970s Austin music scene. Bob, a founding member of Jerry Jeff's Lost Gonzo Band and a...

If you've ever spent time in great Austin bars, chances are you've been in one of our guest Matt Luckie's establishments.  With Austin institutions such as Mean Eyed Cat, LaLa's, Lavaca Street, Star Bar, Sign Bar and many, many others under Matt's stewardship, he has been serving thirsty Austinites for almost 20 years. This episode your hosts Glenn and Lee dive into how Ma...

Coffee Lovers grab some caffeine and enjoy this great BoomATX episode where Glenn and Lee sit down for some coffee shop talk with Cuvee Coffee founder Mike McKim! Great entertaining and informative episode has Mike telling the story of a military career inspired by Top Gun and his coffee empire story starting with a Ferrari!   "When we switched over to blue bags, we had a 900% increase in sal...

Check out this 45th episode of BoomATX to hear Glenn sit down with long time Austin staple in the pest control and home services world, Bobby Jenkins !  Bobby is a proud Aggie, comes from and has continued on with a long lineage of Aggies and won the lottery by getting the Aggie territory in the friendly sibling rivalry that is the ABC Home & Commercial Services Texas empire! Bobby is a staple...

On this convenient episode of BoomATX Kevin Smartt joins Glenn and Lee to talka bout all things convenient stores, gas stations, quicky marts and filling station.  As the CEO of the recently rebranded TXB (Texas Born) convenience store, Kevin has done an incredible job of standing out from the competition. From their HQ in Spicewood, the TXB crew has created a one of kind convenient shopping exper...

Join Glenn and Lee for a special "IMPACTFUL" BoomATX episode featuring John Garrett, the Founder and CEO of Austin's monthly newspaper Community Impact.    Community Impact is Texas’ fastest-growing news organization and the most widely distributed news source for relevant and useful information at the local level covering Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. If you live in thes...

Join Glenn for this out-of-this-world BoomATX episode featuring SpaceX reporter Eliana Sheriff, A.K.A. “Ellie in Space” as her YouTube channel is called.  Quitting her job as a nightly television news reporter to focus fulltime on becoming a SpaceX reporter might sound crazy but the success of her YouTube channel validates she just might be on to something epic.    Ellie’s dedication to all things...

Join Glenn and Lee for a Juicy BoomATX episode featuring the Austin original JuiceLand ’s Founder and CEO Matt Shook !  This episode has it all, slackers, BBQ, juice cleanses, George Bush, banana cars, banana dolphins and so much more. Whether a natural juice and smoothy fan or not, give this episode a listen today and you will fall in love with Matt’s JuiceLand story.  It really is your typical s...

Join "Grillin" Glenn Hart and "Lunchmeat" Lee Snedaker as they interview Benny "Buns" Godfrey and Abby "Frankfurter" Rank, two hotdoggers driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile around the Southern US. Learn how they promote the brand by attending Hot Dog High, where they learn all about hot dog puns. Find out about the nationwide search process to find college...

Check out this special episode of BoomATX where LinkedGlenn interviews Austin Mayor Kirk Watson recorded in front of a live audience full of CCIM commercial real estate brokers. From leadership changes and more in the first 110 days of his reign to real estate, public safety, transportation, homelessness, scooters, bike lanes and more, this in-depth conversation has it all. With Captain Kirk at th...

Join LinkedGlenn onthis edition of BoomATX featuring areas Economic Development powerhouse Greater San Marcos Partnership's CEO Jason Giulietti !  Jason's focus of bringing economic growth to the area including and surrounding San Marcos, Texas and along the Innovation Corridor between Austin and San Antonio. From Amazon warehouses to recycling magnets to the world's largest Buc-ee&...