Small Business Origins

Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Beef. In conversation today is Ron Hoyle, with Klein Integrated Wealth Management. During today’s episode, you’ll hear Ron’s story of growing up in a small town and working in the military and the steel mill before starting his journey of entrepreneurship. Klein Integrated Wealth Management is made up of a team that’s not just in it for the money. W...

Welcome back to The Beef! In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie of Discover Chiropractic and Wellness to talk all things chiropractic care. Dr. Stephanie shares the history of Discover Chiro, the family-run chiropractic practice that her father founded, coincidentally around the same time her mother experienced kidney failure. She tells us what sets them apart from other practices, an...

Welcome to another episode of the Beef! Visiting us today is Kristyn Stillwell from HTX Hope Haven. Tune in to hear the story of how she built Hope Haven with a view to empower the homeless to get off the streets and build a better life. She shares what led her to discover her gift for supporting the homeless and where it all started, why she believes in feeding ministries, and why she is committe...

The creative journey can be one of many twists and turns, and the courage to pursue our dreams can sometimes be tested. Today on The Beef, we are joined by Hannah Maria, of Art by Hannah Maria and Hannah Go Beep, to talk about her creative spirit, business, and how she turned one into the other! Hannah shares loads of great reflections and insight into her path so far, talking about her decisions...

Welcome to another episode of The Beef! Today we have the honor of speaking with the co-owner of Full Throttle Texas Hot Rod Magazine, Timm Lucher. Timm’s vision is to create a resource to help small Texas businesses thrive. Tune in to hear the story of how playing with Hot Wheels as a child sparked a lifelong passion for anything with wheels, and how he came to marry his passion for photography w...

Need a little magic in your life? Look no further. Ben Jackson is here today to share the story of how he fell in love with magic and ended up pursuing it as a career. You’ll hear why practicing in the mirror is not enough and why Ben believes that there is no shortcut to success. His goal is to put on a clean show that gives listeners a break from the world and, in today’s episode, he tells us ho...

Billy and Kailey Moore wanted to start their own franchise business without having to leave their beloved community of Tomball in Harris County, Texas. Their search for the right fit led them to open an HTeaO, which offers freshly brewed tea hourly and features 22 flavors of the best Texas-style iced tea. Billy and Kailey opened HTeaO Tomball in early 2021 with full in-store and drive-thru service...

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Beef! Joining us in conversation today is Curtis Morris of C Morris Investments. Branding is about the connection between you and your clients, and today’s story will give you a fresh appreciation for C Morris Investments and the man behind the company. Curtis talks to us about his people-centered approach to family and work, and his goal to make hi...

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Beef! During today’s episode, we speak with Ashley from Inspiration Ranch. Listeners will hear how she came to work at the ranch, and her own journey with horseback riding, that kept her from having to have open heart surgery until her late 30s. She talks about the physical and spiritual ability horses have to heal humans, and how science is catching...

Firefighters, like other emergency services professionals, continuously deal with minor and major stressors which often result in mental health issues. Today’s guest, Jason Corthell, is a District Chief with Cypress Creek Fire Department, and suffers from PTSD after surviving the catastrophic collapse of a building in 2015. Though Jason received enormous support in many ways after the accident, no...

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Beef! Here today to share their stories with us today are Anthony and Michael-David from Tilted Concepts, a consumer-centric venture capital firm. Tune in to hear about the three brands that Tilted Concepts is working with, which include a fun packaged takeout company called Balanced Foods; an old world barber shop with a modern touch called Tune Up; and Marti...

We know how tough it can be to be an entrepreneur these days, so we have created a platform for you to share your stories! Today’s episode is pretty special, because we’re talking to Beefy Marketing’s very own Andrew Brokenbush and learning about the company he owns with your host, John The Marketer. Tuning in, you’ll hear the story of how Beefy Marketing was started, how John and Andrew came to w...

In this episode of The Beef, John chats to Chris, AKA Goatman, about the amazing company and store he has set up, offering customers an array of healthy goat milk products! If you are interested in the recipe for staying young and healthy, Chris has good news for you! After discovering, first hand, the impact that goat milk had on his appearance and health, Chris desperately wanted to help other p...

We know how tough it is to be an entrepreneur in today’s economic climate. That’s why we’re giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to tell their stories of the good, the bad, and everything in between. In conversation with us today is Dr. David Jones, with Safety on Two Wheels. You’ll hear the story of how David first discovered motorcycles, what he loves most about them and how his passion to teach...

Welcome to another episode of The Beef! Joining us today is Ross Winkler with Winkler Public Relations. Listeners will hear the story of how Ross’s parents recruited him from minor league baseball to join the family business, why he chose PR as a career, and the three specialties that his parent’s company focuses on. Ross gets candid about some of the hurdles that occur for the business, which mai...

What does your dream retirement look like? Sipping  Piña Coladas  on a beach sounds great, but for the average American, planning for retirement can be a daunting task that many people put off for later. Never fear, your friendly retirement planner Troy Yeaple is here! In this episode of The Beef Podcast, we chat with Troy about his family-run retirement planning company, and he shares some motiva...

At some point or another, all businesses will need help scaling. While it is fine to go at it alone, there are some experts that can help you minimize the growing pains and ensure that your transitions are smooth. Guardian Business Group (GBG) is a consultancy that looks to partner with small businesses and helps them strengthen all areas from finance to marketing to ensure that scaling is as smoo...

Gyms were some of the hardest-hit businesses during the height of the pandemic, and staying afloat for many was not easy. Through building a strong, tight-knit, and supportive community, John Chambliss managed to see his gym, 48 STR8, through the worst of it. In fact, the brand has come out with its own supplement line, thanks to the time John had to slow down and get things off the ground. Along...

Today on The Beef, we get down to it with Brittney Aplin, who owns Captain Brad's Coastal Kitchen! In this no-frills and inspiring conversation, we hear from Brittney about her family's ties to the world of seafood, and how her father entered into the restaurant business in her younger years. She explains how she never imagined another path and the challenges that she and her team encountered afte...