The Jeff Crilley Show

I've had the chance to interview some amazing people during my 25 year news career, and one of my favorite interviews is with Ebby Halliday, legendary realtor and really a pioneer in Dallas when it comes to real estate. Joining me in studio is Betsy Cameron. She's the president of the Ebby Halliday Companies.

I have been in love with my wife for the better part of two and a half decades, and I can't even imagine life without her. That's why this segment is emotional for me, because you're going to meet the author of this bestselling book, The Widow Chose Red. She lost her husband a few years ago, and she chronicled the journey in this book. Rachel Kerr Schneider is in the studio - she's with Spirited P...

Every once in a while, you meet someone special who lights up the room the moment they walk in. I just met her—my sister from another mister. Dr. Dunia Korous is in the studio, representing Millennium Smiles.

When I'm trying to describe Dallas to somebody who has never been to Dallas, I always say three things you need to know: eating, shopping, and philanthropy. Philanthropy really is core to who Dallas is. It's probably one of the most philanthropic cities I've ever had the pleasure of living in. In the studio today is a legend in philanthropy - Bob Hopkins, he's the author of Philanthropy Understood...

You know, we Texans take a lot of pride in who we are. Everything’s bigger and better here in Texas—and that includes our spirits. That’s why I’ve invited Jay Tulimieri to the studio. He’s the CEO and owner of TAH Distilling Company. 

Many nonprofits come and go in Dallas — we see it all the time. But then there are organizations like the one represented by my next guest, which have stood the test of time. For over 60 years, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas have been making an impact in our community. Joining me in the studio is Debra Taylor, the interim CEO and president.

I love featuring entrepreneurs in the legal world, and today I'm speaking with a true standout. He’s worked his way up to become one of the most respected labor attorneys in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Joining me in the studio is Brandon Whit Maxey, a partner at Mayer LLP.

I love welcoming entrepreneurs to my news desk here at the studio because they all have incredible stories, and there's so much to learn from hearing about their journeys. Joining me now is Dr. Matt Artho from Country Lakes Dental, based in the Flower Mound area.

One of the things I love most about this show is that I get to meet people from all walks of life. A word that has always resonated with me is grit . You can't succeed in business—or in life—without perseverance and grit. And that word perfectly describes my next guests: Mike Downs and his lovely bride, Briggette.

You’ve probably had this experience more than once: you visit a website—maybe for a nonprofit or a company—you read everything, admire the visuals, and still have no idea what they actually do. Sometimes it takes a master storyteller to highlight the right part of the website and message so that people understand what you do. My next guest specializes in this. Paul von Wupperfeld, a global brand s...

You'll have to forgive me if I’m a little excited—I'm interviewing the great Mike Singletary. He's an NFL legend, a Hall of Fame football player, and a man of deep faith. He's here to share his wisdom and his heart with us.

I've been an entrepreneur for 16 years, and one thing I've learned is that entrepreneurs often have blind spots. That’s why, just like someone training for the Olympics would hire a coach to get in shape, entrepreneurs should bring in a coach to help them reach the next level. My next guest embodies that idea perfectly—Dream is in the studio.

One of the most interesting things about Dallas–Fort Worth is that there seems to be someone in financial services on every street corner. In fact, there are more people in financial services than there are Starbucks—which says a lot, considering how many Starbucks there are! So, standing out from the crowd takes something special. That’s why I invited my next guest, Steve Cotton, the president of...

I’m excited to sit down with Trevor Francis, CEO of 46 Labs, whose passion for fixing things as a kid led him to revolutionize telecom’s digital infrastructure from their vibrant West End offices in Dallas. Join me on The Jeff Crilley Show to discover how he’s powering the future of global connections!

Please forgive me if I'm a little starstruck on this show. I've been listening and watching Bob Lovell on TV and radio for decades. He is a local broadcasting legend. Who doesn't know his jingle? I am excited to welcome Bob Lovell from HMS. 

I’m so excited to welcome the amazing Ruby Bhandari back to the studio. She’s truly a fashion icon in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She’s been in the industry for nearly three decades—and somehow still looks like she’s 12, so I can’t quite do the math on that!

This is a personal show for me because I'm interviewing my father-in-law, Dr. Ron Snee. He is an absolute legend in the world of statistics and Six Sigma.

I dedicated about a decade of my life to Rotary. It’s an amazing philanthropic organization that dates back to the early 1900s in Chicago. They do so many good things around the world, but one of the most inspiring efforts I’ve witnessed is the Plano Flags of Honor. Joining us now are two of the leaders behind that initiative: Ean Sullivan and Lisa Bloomer.

A confession: I love The Ticket. I love what they've done to broadcasting and how they've helped change the way sports broadcasting is done in America—especially on the radio. And right now, a broadcasting legend is in the studio: Mark Elfenbein, a personal hero of mine and a legendary broadcaster. His friends know him as Elf.

I'm so honored to have Steve Symonds in the studio today. He's with Symonds Flag & Pole. If you've driven around Dallas-Fort Worth, you've probably seen those massive flags flying in front of car dealerships or city buildings. Well, my next guest is the one who makes them. I can only imagine how proud he must feel driving around the area, pointing out, "I did that one. And that one, too."

I have great respect for everyone in the medical field, especially for the hardworking men and women who have dedicated their lives to helping children. My good friend, Dr. Isha Mannering—a board-certified pediatrician—is in the studio today.

I'm a proud member of EO Dallas — the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of witnessing several of my forum mates successfully sell their companies. Their exits were successful because they had the right advisors. That's why I'm doing this show right now. Joining me are Al Fialkovich and Jess Fialkovich. They work together, but they also run separate compan...

I have to confess, there have been several times in my life when I was addicted to working out. I couldn’t imagine a day—rain, shine, or snow—when I didn’t go to the gym to exercise. I think I was hooked on the high you feel, often called a runner’s high. Two guys are in my studio right now from Body Machine Fitness, Joe Pizzurro and Reza Ghanbarpour, and their mission is to get you addicted to li...

It seems like every single day, there's a new storyline about immigration. So when I cover a hot topic like this, I bring in the best expert in the state—and that perfectly describes my next guest. Susham M. Modi is in the studio. He's the founder of The Modi Law Firm.

If you walk through the skincare aisle of any grocery store or department store, it can be overwhelming—so many choices. And sometimes you'll see labels that say "organic" or "natural." But that doesn't necessarily mean everything in the product is good for you. To talk more about that today, we have Janelle Friedman in the studio. She's the founder and owner of GoodJanes.