The Jeff Crilley Show

I can't think of a time in my lifetime when it's been so cool to become an entrepreneur.  I think about people like Mark Zuckerberg and Mark Cuban, and now this next generation wants to start their own business. But there are a million ways to do it wrong. You don't have the right backing, you don't have the right education.  My next guest is CeeCee Evans. She's the executive director of Mission/B...

My wife and I own a home in Plano. We receive our tax bill every year and dutifully pay it. However, I think it would be wise for us to bring in experts like my next guests to review our property appraisal, because we often pay too much. To talk about that today, we have Trey Cobb with Kirkwood & Darby and Chad Lampe from Norred Law. 

I love innovators and disruptors, and one such person is in my studio right now. It's Vasili Borissov. He is changing the way oil and gas are drilled in America and it's with a device called Cool Edge Bits. 

This describes millions of Americans—they play the blame game. If only we had a different president. If only the economy were better, I’d be doing well. Try coming to this country with just 50 bucks in your pocket. That’s a real challenge—one that takes true grit to overcome, especially when you arrive with no relationships, no connections, and nothing but determination. That’s the story of my nex...

I spent 25 years in TV news and thought that was a long time—until I met my next guest. He’s spent an incredible 50 years behind the microphone. A true broadcasting legend, the one and only Dale Hansen, joins us in the studio.

In the great state of Texas, there are many law schools, but one in Fort Worth is quickly making a name for itself. Joining us now on The Jeff Crilley Show is Robert Ahdieh, Dean of Texas A&M University School of Law.

I'm a broadcaster and have certain gifts, but I can't see the unseeable. Then you have other brilliant people like the young lady who's in my studio right now who sees a guitar, and she sees the possibilities of it turning into a brilliant masterpiece. Amy Voss is in the studio with Glass Axes By Amy Voss.

When you think about our education system in America, there's a lot of disparity. You could have a great school district next to a bad school district. You could have a bad school district, but there's a wonderful private school right in the middle of that district. So how do you even the playing field? Well, that's my next guest. He's here to talk about how to create educational freedom in Americ...

On this episode, we're going to have an honest conversation about DUIs. Many people look at it like it's the most horrible thing that could ever happen, and other people, especially people who survive, think of it as perhaps the best thing that could have happened to them because they were going down a dangerous path. To talk about that today, the co-hosts of an exciting new podcast on our network...

This episode is about first responders and mental illness. If you think about the hard working men and women who are first responders, police, firefighters, and paramedics, they are called into action. They kiss their wife or husband goodbye in the morning, and they don't know if they're coming home at night. Unfortunately, they see a lot of the worst in people. They're responding to tragedies eve...

When you think about the song "Amazing Grace," I mean, doesn't that describe all of us? We're all blind at one point, and hopefully we eventually see. My next guest has lived that, and that was he's helping others experience: amazing grace. Tom Lyman is in the studio. He's The Joy Hour Guy.

We are a proud tenant of Lincoln Center. We've been here for ten plus years, and every month when I write my check, I write it to TIAA. I had the good fortune of meeting somebody who's a leader with TIAA.  She came into our studios the other day, and I said, "You have to come on my show." Caren Lock is here. She is the managing director and government relations officer for TIAA.

My dad, uncle, and brother are all ministers, so I'm a man of faith. In the Bible, one of the most famous passages talks about having the faith of a mustard seed because all it takes is just a little bit of faith, and you can build something incredible. That truly describes my next guest. Marcie Finney Ditto is in the studio. She's the founder and CEO of Mustard Seed Jewelry.

I love how God works, because last week, I was in our studios, and I just happened to see an attractive couple sitting there in our lobby. I walked over and I said, "Hi, my name is Jeff Crilley. I'm the owner. Can we help you?" They were going to be on another show, and I said, "Well, let me give you a little tour." As they started to tell me about their mission and their ministry, I was so struck...

I have to believe that Dallas–Fort Worth is the home of golf tournaments. That makes it a challenge for any organizer to get people to play locally. But now imagine asking them to head down to the heat of Texas—to the Rio Grande—for a round of golf. Well, wait until you hear about this: Zach Sams is the Chairman of the Bonanza at the Border Charity Golf Tournament.

I love how God works to bring people together. My wife and I were out in the Santa Barbara area—we had attended Cowboys training camp—and as we were waiting to board our flight, we noticed this sharp-looking gentleman standing nearby, wearing a cowboy hat. We struck up a conversation, and it turns out he’s a true legend in the world of security. The great Larry Wansley is in the studio.

I think we’re living in an incredible time—medical devices are emerging that are literally saving lives. Decades ago, people might have died at 60. Today, thanks to modern medicine and groundbreaking medical technology, many of those same people are living to 100. Joining me to talk about this is Dr. Issam Moussa. He’s an interventional cardiologist with over 20 years of experience.

There's an old saying: there are two important days in a person's life—the day you're born and the day you discover why. Nicole Choate is in the studio. She’s a rising star in the music world—a singer, songwriter, and actress.

I love doing shows that highlight people who have climbed the ranks of their industry and clearly made it to the top. That perfectly describes my next guest, Jayne Rothman, Chief Legal Officer at Integrity.

I'm going to start with a shout-out to my beautiful bride, Victoria Snee. She has an incredible eye for beauty. When we moved into our home about eight years ago, she walked through every room and said, “Every single one of these is going to change.” And over the next seven years, she transformed our house into a masterpiece. I have so much respect for people with an eye for design—because I don’t...

One of the greatest fears in America is going to the dentist. And when I think about it, I believe it’s because the experience often feels like walking into a hospital. A lot of dental offices haven’t been updated—many still look like they’re stuck in the 1970s. You walk in and immediately associate it with pain and the sound of a drill. But two guys in the studio today are shaking up the dental i...

We are coming up on National Business Etiquette Week, and I don't think this could be any more timely with so many young people graduating college. It is a challenge to land a job these days, and many graduates end up just sitting at home, waiting for the phone to ring. Once they land that job, they don't have the soft skills to be a rock star in their industry. Part of that is my generation—we ga...

When most of us think about rugby, we tend to think of the UK, Australia, and other countries where the sport is hugely celebrated. But we have an Olympic team right here in the U.S.—and today, I have the privilege of welcoming a three-time Olympian into the studio. The great Perry Baker is here with us—a true rugby legend.

When I think about pioneers and legends across industries, names like Ebby Halliday and Mary Kay come to mind. And right alongside them, I think of Martha Tiller. She truly paved the way for professionals in my field—public relations. The great Martha Tiller, a true PR legend, is in the studio today.

If you’ve watched this show at any point, you know I love to feature entrepreneurs—people who are rising to the top of their industry. Anyone who’s achieved success in any field isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. That perfectly describes my next guest, Randy Gordon. He’s the managing partner of the DFW offices of Duane Morris.