Wheels, Deals and Meals

How often do you hear about a 12 year old that won a city contract to cut the grass at the city cemetery? The same person grows up to be an incredible entrepreneur buying, developing, and selling companies throughout his young career. Please meet Steven Burns. Steven is one of my close friends. Someone who I trust personally and in business. A successful entrepreneur who currently owns over 30 dif...

On today’s show, Commissioner Adrian Garcia of Precinct 2 of Harris County Texas, 3rd largest county in the nation. What a story, from his humble beginnings to never forgetting where he came from. Born and raised in Houston’s Northside neighborhood, Commissioner Adrian Garcia has always called Harris County Precinct 2 home. First elected in 2018 as commissioner, he has dedicated his entire career...

On this extended episode please join me as we enjoy my favorite Cuban restaurant in Houston, Piquet. When you want authentic Cuban food, the Cuban ambiance, and owners who care and love what they do – this is the place. The Piquet team always makes sure that you're taken care of. In Houston, when it comes to Cuban food; there's no other place than Piquet Cuban Restaurant. Started by Neno a...

I'm excited to have on this episode someone who is rapidly becoming one of my favorite people and a good friend of mine, the Honorable Judge Eric Andell, a judge in Harris County, third largest county in the nation.   Judge Andell has had an incredible career. He has served in appeals court for Ann Richards and George W. Bush when they were Governors of Texas. He was also part of the Education...

This is a special episode as I get to interview and introduce to you my management team here at Petra. This is the team that we together run Petra and all the businesses tied to it. This is an incredible team with a wealth of knowledge. Today you get to meet my son, Arnold Gacita., Jr. our Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Arnold junior started in the warehouse pulling orders and making produ...

On today's episode let's tour the Elliott Museum a little more, behind the scenes and talk to our good friend, David Boyle the new President of eBliss/Always Electric Bikes. Join David and me as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Elliott Museum with Jim Ferrare the Museums Car Curator.  David is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of automotive experience. He is very well kno...

On today's episode the one and only Dr. Laura Murillo. When it comes to Hispanic Chambers, influencers, and economic strategists, Call Dr. Murillo. Especially in Houston, but also throughout the nation, she has been on several news outlets, interviews magazines, and best-selling author. In 2007, Dr. Laura Murillo was named President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (one of t...

On today's show the incredible executive chef, and restauranteur, and noticeable challenger to 2020 shutdowns, the one and the only; Matt Brice.  When the world closed down in 2020, Matt challenged the county and the nation as the first restaurant to open despite the county telling him to shut down. Matt could not see the livelihood of his people, and the restaurant business as a whole go down...

Join me on this Tex-Mex journey, with Roy Marquez of Alma Fajitas & Ritas. For over 25 yrs., Alma Latina Mexican Restaurants have graciously served the Houston area. Starting as a small chain of Taqueria’s, we grounded our roots, then expanded our vision to include full Mexican Restaurants. 10 yrs ago we proudly added the Alma Latina Heights location. Complete with a full Tequila and Wine Bar,...

On today's episode my dear friend and the incredible Fire Chief of Houston, Samuel Peña.   Samuel Peña has a diverse Public Safety background spanning over 29 years, currently serving as Fire Chief for the Houston Fire Department (HFD) in Houston, TX. The Houston Fire Department is the 3rd largest Fire Department in the nation. He previously served as Fire Chief for the El Paso Fire Department...

On today’s show, my Pastor, Jeff Wells. I hope all of you one day have the opportunity to meet this great and humble man, you will see that in this interview. I wanted Jeff to talk about the Christmas story, but before he does, you will learn a lot about him and me along the way. Jeff attended Rice University, majored in history and was named in all American four times in cross country and track....

Established in 2021, Petra Cares is the charitable arm of the Petra Automotive Products Company based in Cypress, Texas. Throughout the years, Petra has supported many charitable causes. However, as the need in Houston continues to grow, Petra started its own non-profit in 2021 to have a greater local impact. Through careful thought and deliberation, the decision was made to tackle the growing dil...

On todays show, Paul B. Murphy Jr. you can call him a staple in Houston. His latest venture; Murphy Interests, a family office that partners with business owners and operators to spur growth. However, you probably know him more as he enjoyed a 42-year career as a commercial banker, during which time he served as Chairman & CEO of Cadence Bancorporation and CEO of Amegy Bank for 21 years combin...

On todays show, Rob Steele President/CEO of the amazing Elliott Museum in Stuart Beach, Florida. This museum is a Gem! It is one of the most impressive mobility museums you will see PLUS more. When you walk you will see what an amazing place this is. Listen to all it has to offer, while we also hear Rob’s story from being a banker, to restauranter to entertainment - to the museum business! Get rea...

On today’s show bike industry expert Pat Cunnane. Pat began his career at 12 sweeping floors at his neighborhood bike shop. While Cunnane is best known as CEO of Advanced Sports Enterprises — a company he grew from $7 million in annual revenue to over $100 million — he was most recently President and COO of Yuba Bicycles in addition to consulting for multiple international businesses. Cunnane sits...

On today's show, Mark Kendell. You don’t know it, but you know him and/or his products. Mark is a purpose-driven serial entrepreneur and runs his family office focusing on direct investments and what he calls “true impact” opportunities. Very early in his career, he founded Kendell & Associates, LLC a venture banking firm, specializing in the creation, financing, and operation of a broad s...

On today’s episode, the designer of Always Bikes and so many other well-known brands. Tony Ellsworth, Chief Design Officer of eBliss, is a globally recognized, award-winning bicycle design expert with over 30 years of experience building beautiful, groundbreaking bicycles. Ellsworth is the creator of Ellsworth Handcrafted Bikes, a celebrated designer and manufacturer of premium handmade mountain b...

On today’s episode, as we start our week with the introduction of Always EV Bikes; Bill Klehm, Chairman and CEO of eBliss (manufacturer of Always EV Bikes), is an e-mobility, transportation, and business expert as well as a futurist and technology development leader with a focus on sustainably evolving industries through innovation. With over two decades of business leadership experience, Bill has...

On today’s show, John Traver the founder and CEO of Traver Companies who has operated his own companies now for over 35 years. He built his first company, Traver Technologies, in Houston, TX in 1991 where he created CRM software and training under his BDC system for the automobile industry.  In 1993, Toyota hired him to speak on his unique business development practices to all its North American d...

Join us this Wednesday for a brand new Episode with Arnold Gacita and our special guest John Traver / Traver Connect at Texas Restaurant! Here is a sneak peek at whats to come!

On today's extended episode, we feature Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas, with Executive Chef Mimmo Ferraro. Ferraro’s is synonymous with extraordinary service and unforgettable dining experiences. Guests savor flavorful, uncomplicated dishes utilizing only premium ingredients, all-natural meats and seafood, and fresh, hand-made pasta. A recipient of the internationally acclaimed Gamb...

On today's episode, the conclusion of our interview with Brady Schmidt, President of National Business Brokers.  When you talk about culture, and how we should treat our employees in any business and how a business should offer a home to employees, nobody has said it better than Brady. This episode is full of rich nuggets, information, things that you as an employee, or a business owner need t...

Tonight we bring you another sneak peek on Wednesdays episode, we conclude part 2 with Brady Schmidt! See you Wednesday!

On today's episode we have Brady Schmidt, President of National Business Brokers. This company, by the end of this year, 2023 will have over 900 dealer transactions. He is the owner, and or partner in over 7 different businesses. He is also one of the kindest individuals that you will ever meet. I have had the privilege to walk around dealerships with him and hear him speak to his employees an...

We are in Vegas giving you another sneak peak for this Wednesdays episode with Brady Schmidt!