Professionally Offensive

Brent Looby, Co-Founder of Desert Door, is no stranger to difficult endeavors and is trailblazing the spirits industry with an wild-harvested plant called, Sotol.  After a career of flying jets in the Marine Corps, he and fellow Veterans, Ryan and Judson, decided to start distilling what they believe captures the essence of Texas.  Brent talks about what it takes to enter a highly compet...

Joseph discusses the value of patience and allowing more time for things to unfold, especially when you think you should have been further along.  Sure there are clear paths that are known detriments and paths that confidently inform your next move, but it is the ones that are good but not great, that sometimes you have to stick out.  We are often just 24 hours to 24 months aways from ma...

Brandon Kirby, Partner at Rainbow Gardens, took a rare path in business when he decided to leave his corporate job and run a family nursery. He shares what compelled him to leave his higher paying oil and gas job, to move back to where he grew up and work in the hot Texas sun. Brandon used what he learned in the corporate world to help him think about the nursery business differently. After being...

Joseph debriefs a hot air balloon trip and some of the insights gained at altitude.  From thousands of feet in the air, the world slows down and the aperture opens.  On the ground, things can seem hectic and immediate, but when you give yourself time and space, you start to notice things you hadn't before and take the same things on the ground, with more clarity.  Much of this exper...

Abianne Falla, Founder of CatSpring Yaupon, discovered that an invasive plant in Texas could actually be used to help folks heal.  Similar to how we can treat each other, we can often judge a book by its cover before we actually give it a try.  For the last decade, Abianne has been sharing yaupon with the world and growing her company.  Abianne started her career working for a large...

In this episode, Joseph shares his reflections on a day of remembrance, Memorial Day and how the meaning goes beyond the military.  The reverence paid on this American holiday, is because of the selfless sacrifice given by a small few, for the greater good.  This philosophy goes beyond just defending a nation, but can be applied to our daily lives, communities and companies.  As you...

Pascal Finette, Chief Heretic and Co-Founder of be radical, is helping companies better understand their futures and pursue them with a practical approach.  Pascal's experience spans Leadership roles at technology titans like Google and Mozilla, to the world of start-ups and VCs.  After years as an operator, he now finds his purpose in helping companies better understand their future, wh...

Samantha Snabes, Co-Founder of re:3D, is paving the way and democratizing the ability for folks to build what they need and when they need it. Her company, re:3D is an innovative 3D printing company that wants to bring this technology to all folks, especially in countries that would typically not have access to this capability. Samantha talks about her journey to starting a business and how it was...

Brandon Karam and Jessica Oley, Founders of Pristine Spray, started from the bottom “literally” and are paving a way for better hygiene. These former attorneys discovered a better to take care of our bodies while also taking care of the environment. Brandon and Jessica dive into their journey from practicing law to running a business- lessons learned about prioritizing momentum over legal exactnes...

Morning Huddle w/ Joseph Cabrera, host of the Professionally Offensive Podcast.  In this episode, Joseph shares the advice a mentor gave him regarding partnerships.  When businesses get to a point in their growth where they need external support or involvement from another business, how do you know who to partner with?  The method is straightforward, only partner with folks/business...

Pradeep Ittycheria, CTO at Vericast, is a Technology Executive that believes that when human connection and engineering are in balance, anything can be achieved.  Technology has been a common thread in Pradeep’s career and at a young age he was inspired by the joy and problem solving that technology provided humanity. Along with his strong interest in technology, Pradeep shares that having in...

Tim Ginn, General Manager at Republic Services, shares his unique journey from politics to waste management. Tim always had an interest in how communities work and what allows them to thrive.  Much of this passion came from an early age and watching his grandfather's involvement in all the small town happenings and politics.  From his first job of working for a small Texas town, to helpi...

Steve Stoll, Fmr. Special Forces Green Beret and Sr. Talent Partner at Twilio, has spent his career connecting with people from all walks of life. Steve shares lessons learned from leading his Special Forces Team through some interesting situations, like being dropped in the middle of Honduras and having to make friends quick.  Steve says that it's all about finding one thing to connect on- w...

Morning Huddle w/ Joseph Cabrera, host of the Professionally Offensive Podcast.  In this episode, Joseph talks about why the "Change" part of Change Management can be so problematic.  Most managers come into a new role and immediately want to start shaking things up, then wonder why nothing really is improving.  Simple answer: You did not build the understanding, rapport and foundat...

Megan Thornton, Chief People Officer at SwagUp, is in the "People" Business and with her extensive experience in culture, training and development she has helped companies from Ford to FinTechs nurture their most valuable asset- Their People.  Megan's start as a teacher is what accidentally landed her first job in human resources, which she admits was not a profession she ever imagined doing....

Tony Nash, Army Officer, Got Your Six Podcast Host and Great American, believes that intentionality is the key to a fulfilled life. Tony shares what it means to do “less better” and how being in the moment not only has allowed him to absorb happiness, but also accomplish more. It may be counterintuitive, but the more focused you are in the moment, the more you actually accomplish. Tony also talks...

Joe Stephens, Sr. Asst Dean & Director at the McCombs School Of Business (University Of Texas), has lived in both the private sector and higher education. His calling ultimately brought him back to higher education, because of his passion for helping people grow.  Joe says there's nothing better than watching someone's journey to being a better version of themselves. Joe is also an avid h...

Alex Santiago, Seasoned Warrior, West Point Grad, MBA and Major US Army, trades war stories with host, Joseph Cabrera from their time at a small outpost in Afghanistan, called Wilderness.  Alex says that trust is not earned, but bestowed which is why those that respect this gift can grow from it.  Alex and Joseph talk about their time as young Leaders and discovering their rhythm on lead...

Nathan Baumeister, CEO of ZSuite Technologies, believes that businesses don’t have to be flashy to be successful and fun. In a world where everyone seems to be starting a business, Nathan focusses on a straightforward idea- Does your business solve a problem? ZSuite Technologies has filled a gap in the market where escrow, deposits and rent collections have been a headache for most. This simple id...

Morning Huddle w/ Joseph Cabrera, host of the Professionally Offensive Podcast.  In this episode, Joseph talks through the philosophy of hiring the right person, not the best.  We often use resumes, qualifications and check lists to determine if someone is going to be what is "best" for the company.  Fast forward a year later and we find ourselves in a familiar position, where that...

Gabe Krajicek, CEO of Kasasa, has been leading businesses with a common ingredient- A foundation of love. He shares that it’s not the squishy kind of love, but the principles rooted in the value, that makes a company resilient. Believing the best in others, being holistically accountable and not worrying about being “cool” are all reason he’s achieved success in his career. Gabe talks about the ea...

Brian Hoang, Founder and Fmr. CEO of SURVIVR, has had a unique entrepreneurial journey that's allowed him to combine virtual reality, artificial intelligence and military/law enforcement training into one venture.  This noble venture has given military and law enforcement the ability to train in realistic environments through multiple life-saving scenarios.  Virtual reality has benefits...

Kate Saber, Owner and Executive Coach at Kate Saber Coaching, helps business Leaders reach their peace and potential. Kate is a seasoned people Leader who draws inspiration from her past experiences being a strategic people Leader at Apple, creating internal global-coaching programs at Airbnb and serving as the Head of People at Tilt. Kate shares her process of diving into a person’s foundational...

Kyle Rish, Partner at Spaulding Ridge, shares how playing sports was the foundation for him reaching the pinnacle of consulting.  Chasing his dreams to play major league baseball led to disappointment as well as new found triumph.  Early on Kyle was able to find meaningful mentors who taught him to become the "go to" person and then eventually relinquish the spotlight, to allow others an...

Joseph Cabrera, host of the Professionally Offensive Podcast, launches "Morning Huddles" with a deep dive on Battle Rhythms.  Morning Huddles are unique sessions meant to engage listeners with topics outside of guest conversations.  These topics range from self-development pro-tips, current events, reflections and answering listener questions. In this episode, Joseph talks through t...