The FORM Method Podcast

On this episode of The FORM Method Podcast , Austen Smith sits down with Neil McCulloch , owner of Iceworks ATX . Neil shares his journey from growing up in Albuquerque, to studying engineering at Texas Tech, to building a business serving restaurants and businesses across the Austin area. But this conversation goes far beyond business. Neil talks about the importance of community, accountability,...

In this episode of The FORM Method Podcast, Austen sits down with David Theodore , founder of Shock & Paws , to talk about purpose-driven entrepreneurship and inclusive hiring. After a 30+ year career in high-tech leadership, David made a bold pivot inspired by his son Mark, who has Mosaic Down syndrome. Watching Mark thrive in high school led David to ask one powerful question: “What happens...

The conversation covers Dawn's family and childhood, early life and upbringing, family traditions, life lessons, transition to real estate, advocacy for veterans, career challenges, finding peace and healing, surviving domestic abuse, support and healing, writing a book for healing, hobbies and relaxation, disconnecting and finding peace, setting boundaries and priorities, future goals and aspirat...

In this episode of The FORM Method Podcast , Austen sits down with David Schneider for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about the moments, choices, and relationships that shape a life. Rather than focusing on titles or resumes, this episode explores the personal side of David’s journey—his upbringing, the lessons he learned from family, and how those experiences shaped the way he shows up...

In this episode, Austen Smith sits down with Jennifer Tucker , a real estate broker known for doing things differently—by putting people, purpose, and long-term thinking at the center of everything she builds. Jennifer shares her journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a leader in real estate, shaped by family values, resilience, and a deep commitment to doing what’s right—even when it’s...

The conversation covers the importance of mentorship and early influences, the transition to a managed service provider model, personal motivation and drive, defining success and impact, reflection and advice to a younger self, and an inspirational book and advice. The key takeaways include the importance of mentorship and the impact of relationships on success. Takeaways Importance of mentorship...

Welcome to the very first episode of The FORM Method Podcast . There was no better way to launch this show than by sitting down with my dad, Danny Smith — coach, mentor, and founder of Danny L Smith Coaching. In this episode, Danny shares the experiences that shaped him, from growing up in Arkansas and developing a deep love for reading, to serving in the Navy on submarines, to building businesses...