Built for This with Brian Briscoe

Is there a way of life out there filled with freedom, values, intentionality, and healthy living? Visionary and entrepreneur Chase Rolland believes there can be, and he is working to bring families a one-of-a-kind self-sufficient ranch community will do all of those things. The Ranch of Bois D'Arc (www.theranchofboisdarc.com) in rural north Texas gives families the opportunity to own their land, s...

The work world is yearning for a shift in leadership style.  Joe Davis, author of "The Generous Leader" says an exceptional leader will give freely of themselves to help employees thrive and reach their full potential.  He gives us 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain. Joe Davis is an award-winning author and speaker on a mission to bring generosity to leadership. He spent 1987 to 2025 a...

They are more than a wife-husband real estate duo.  They are masterful at building relationships and serving in the community.  Jennifer and Brandon Fowler began their journey together as high school sweethearts and carried that relationship into marriage and business.  On this episode, they talk about how to make that dynamic work! The longtime Denton, Texas, couple are heavily involved in the co...

One of the most iconic annual events in Denton, Texas, is the Day of the Dead Festival. Longtime Denton resident and music composer, David Pierce, teamed with another longtime local entrepreneur, Marcus Watson, in conducting a massive music, culture, and entertainment gathering.  The iconic DOD Festival is part of the 31 Days of Halloween in Denton each year. Denton’s Day of the Dead festival is a...

Sometimes business owner-operators build something great but can't step away from it.  Liz Landry is a business strategist who helps entrepreneurs stop being the bottleneck in their own companies.  She takes us on a journey of how to build a business that runs without you and is actually sellable! Liz is the author of her forthcoming book From Operator to Owner: The Entrepreneurs Guide to Running...

What do companies struggle with the most? Growth strategy...operations management...and more.  Jason Dominguez and Greg King help companies find OTHER underlying challenges.  They suggest perhaps it is more about finding vision, passion, clairty, and belief. Jason is Co-Founder and CAO of Cardinal Communication Strategies. He has spent his career working inside industries — not consulting from the...

He is the long time Voice of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.  He thought he wanted to be a hockey announcer until the opportunity of a lifetime came along.  Eric Nadel shares his celebrated baseball broadcast journey that includes being a connoisseur of music and food and one that also features a challenge with mental health wellness. Eric has been the lead voice on the Texas Rangers radio broadc...

He had a decades long career working on budgets for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Legislative Budget Board.  Now, Jerry McGinty spends time crunching numbers mapping out mileage for traveling the country in retirement with his wife.  He shares his journey of serving and finding life fulfillment. Jerry was named the Director of the Legislative Budget Board in March 2020 by...

He was deployed to the Middle East and the wounded with severe injuries.  What followed was a journey of physical, emotional, and spiritual battles...suicidal at times.  But a fly fishing trip changed the life of Lew Duckwall, and he tells us how he is pouring into lives of other veterans and first responders on this episode. Lew is a retired combat Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and is the found...

She is a fantasy fiction author, inspired by "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Chronicles of Narnia." Author Ashley Frerking has written a lineage series with characters based partly on her own life.  She takes us on a fantasy journey of escapism and imagination in this episode. Ashley grew up in her early years in Kenya as the daughter of missionary parents. After graduating high school, she moved...

What are the biggest mental health challenges facing teens, marriages, and those of us in the workplace?  Licensed Biblical Therapist Pete Thompson has more than 35 years experience in this field.  He shares important coping skills on this episode. Pete is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas, California, Florida, and Arizona. He is a member of the Focus on the Family Christian...

He was a three-term mayor of the city of Denton, Texas.  A trailblazer, he helped shape the city's vision through some of the most challenging and troubling times.  Gerard Hudspeth shares about the strength from his family, faith, and constituents on his journey.  He served three terms (2020-2026) as Mayor of Denton. Gerard was born and raised in Denton where he attended Denton High School and is...

How does a career in financial services lead to a career in brewing beer?  This entrepreneur made that life change and then invested in his community, others, and those in need around the world.  Seth Morgan shares how he found his purpose by visiting global cultures and then applying it to his life journey. Seth owns Denton County Brewing Company in Denton, Texas, and says his passion for the com...

Her personality makes her perfect to be a community ambassador...which she is!  She has a heart to support and encourage kids through her very first children's book, "Lulu the Dung Beetle - In Search of the Perfect Poop! That's Bananas!"  She also has a passion for our aging seniors as they navigate difficult decisions late in life.  In this episode, Tanya Blixt talks about her life experiences ha...

Dr. Lillian Gibson is a highly recongnized licensed clinical psychologist, often referred to as a "Mood Makeover Expert."  She helps people move away from feeling overwhelmed, hurt, and sad into a life of peace and happiness at home and at work.  She takes us on the journey of Emotional Wellness on this episode. Dr. Gibson is an international keynote speaker, and sought-after “mood makeover” exper...

You are not behind.  You are not broken.  You are carrying invisible work that no one else can see, and no amount of trying harder is going to fix it.  What you need is a system!  Lisa Woodruff is Founder of Organize 365 and shows us in this episode how "organization" is a learnable skill. Lisa teaches and motivates women to organize their home and paper with functional systems that work. She has...

He is a gifted broadcaster and quickly began an upward path in radio sports right out of college in one of America's top markets.  Major play-by-play opportunities would come his way, along with becoming the voice of his alma mater, the University of North Texas Mean Green.  Dave Barnett takes us on a journey of hurdles, rewards, and inspiration in this episode. Dave is a two-time Emmy Award winni...

She is an entrepreneur, podcaster, mother, and a homemaker.  She inspires women in life, family, home, career, and in etiquiette.  Carla Shellis is leading women on the path of growing with intention, purpose, healing, and transformation. www.carlashellis.com Carla's mission is to restore the heart of the home through restoring the woman. Inspired by her late mother, Bochy, Carla carries forward a...

Many of us allow FEAR and the lack of FOCUS to prevent us from achieving all that we can.  Entrepreneur David Schnurman believes we need a "Fast Forward" mindset to get through that fear and create a life with no regrets.  He talks about Mindset...Purpose..and Lifelong Learning in this episode. David is the CEO of Lawline, the leading provider of online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in the coun...

He is a former Fortune 10 executive who spent 30 years in corporate America.  But, he lost his passion for work.  Then, he discovered 10 principles for building a culture of excellence.  Kyle McDowell talks about re-establishing the human connection in the workplace. As some who led tens of thousands of employees around the globe, turned bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and leadership co...

He is a 10-time Sports Emmy Award-Winning director and producer who believes we should work hard to be good at what we do...to be passionate about it...and to not take it for granted.  Additonally, he stresses it is paramount to surround yourself with the best people.  Bob Steinfeld talks about these principles on his lifelong sports TV journey from Dallas, Texas, to the Olympics. Bob currently is...

Do you have the adventurous travel spirit?  What would you think about upscale short-term living somewhere in the world for a month and immursing yourself in the local culture with a group of like-minded travelers?  Andrew Motiwalla of The Good Life Abroad puts together these kinds of experiences and talks about why "community travel" is so attractive. While The Good Life Abroad is a young program...

He is the founder of Newtec Business Solutions.  And, for the past three decades, he has been helping companies integrate their communication and collaboration methods.  Before that, you knew him as #30, a runningback for the Dallas Cowboys.  Timmy Newsome shares his purpose-filled life on this episode. Timmy earned a degree in business administration, with a concentration in computer science, fro...

Growing up working in the family business has its pros and cons.  This entrepreneur took that opportunity to not only learn the principles of running a business but how to start his own.  He has learned how Dependability and Trust are everything to customers.  AND, this guest just happens to be my brother, Mike Briscoe! Mike is an experienced entrepreneur with more than 35 years as a business owne...

What is your Why? Business and performance coach Matt Kern believes people don't just need information...they need transformation!  He says we should elevate our mindset with purpose, sharpen our skills, and build a business we are proud of.  Matt is a business and performance coach based in Denton, TX, helping real estate professionals and small business owners build clarity, confidence, and cons...