Rock Solid: Round Rock Business Leaders Podcast

In this episode of Rock Solid, host Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Selicia Sanchez-Adame , a second-generation Round Rock entrepreneur and 2025 board chair of the Round Rock Chamber. Selicia shares her journey from starting Think Group, a market research firm serving Fortune 500 clients, at just 26 years old to becoming a community leader.   Key topics include: The impact of Round Rock ISD educati...

In this episode of Rock Solid, Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Dr. Mark Malone to celebrate Advanced Pain Care's 23rd anniversary. Dr. Malone shares how Advanced Pain Care has grown to become the second largest pain clinic in the United States with 20 locations statewide. They discuss the multi-disciplinary approach to pain management, featuring specialists in pain management, neurosurgery, rheumat...

In this episode of Rock Solid, Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Diana Lindsey from Backpack Friend and Nutrition for Life to discuss her journey from Georgetown rival to Round Rock champion. Diana shares the inspiring origin story of Backpack Friend, which has now provided over 170,000 weekend meals to children in need. Key topics include how the Round Rock Chamber helped Diana build crucial communi...

Join host Bryan Eisenberg as he interviews Monica Ballard, a creative powerhouse in advertising, writing, and performance. Monica shares insights on finding authentic business stories, her work as a Wizard of Ads partner, and her creative process. Key topics include content marketing, story development for businesses, the importance of research in ghost tours, how relationship-building trumps tran...

In this episode of Rock Solid, host Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Adriana Nunez-Young from the Round Rock Chamber to discuss the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Round Rock. Adriana shares insights about the various programs she manages, including 1 Million Cups, SparkCC, the Entrepreneurship Council, and Business Leader Series. They explore the upcoming Round Rock Startup Day and Pitch Competition f...

In this special episode of Rock Solid, host Bryan Eisenberg interviews four young entrepreneurs who are presenting at the upcoming Children's Business Fair in Round Rock on April 12th. Grace and Linnae share their experiences from previous business fairs, including lessons learned about product naming, customer interests, and business evolution. Grace discusses her transition from selling donuts t...

In this episode of Rock Solid, Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Keith Goode, a leading SEO expert with over 20 years of experience who has called Round Rock home for two decades. Keith shares his journey from the early days of search engine optimization when keyword stuffing was common practice, to today's sophisticated AI-driven search landscape.   Key topics include: Keith's background and what br...

In this episode of Rock Solid, Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Deana Cavanaugh, Director of Development at Ascension Seton Foundation. Deana shares her journey from government contracting and construction to her current role in philanthropy, where she raises funds to bridge the gap between hospital budgets and community healthcare needs.   Key topics include: Deana's career transition from construc...

Join host Bryan Eisenberg as he interviews Ken Moench, founder of Moench Method Bodywork, celebrating 25 years of transforming lives through revolutionary bodywork therapy. Ken explains how his unique approach combines deep tissue myofascial release and trigger point therapy with movement to eliminate pain in just 2 to 3 visits on average.   Key topics include: The science behind the Moench Method...

In this inspiring episode of the Rock Solid podcast, host Bryan Eisenberg sits down with Will Williams, founder of Share the Will Foundation. Will shares his remarkable journey from foster care to a 26-year military career, including his time as a First Sergeant and in the 82nd Airborne and Second Ranger Battalion. Key topics include: Will's adoption at age 13 and transition into military life His...

Join Bryan Eisenberg on Rock Solid, the Round Rock Business Leaders podcast, as he sits down with Nicole Thompson, Director of Membership at the Round Rock Chamber. With experience as a former business owner who started a concrete company with her husband in the area, Nicole brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship and the value of community connections. Now helping other business owners ta...

Join Bryan Eisenberg on Rock Solid, the Round Rock Business Leaders podcast, as he sits down with Leasa Neaves, former Dell executive turned leadership coach. After 23+ years at Dell in various leadership positions, Leasa now focuses on empowering women leaders in the tech industry through her coaching and community initiatives, including the Impact Alliance network.   Key Topics: Transitioning fr...

Join Bryan Eisenberg on Rock Solid, the Round Rock Business Leaders podcast, as he sits down with Darwin Tanksley, Round Rock's 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year. From humble beginnings in Taylor, Texas, Darwin built a remarkable business in the HVAC industry, successfully acquiring 15 companies in just over a year before transitioning to business consulting through his new venture, Ascend Empowerment...

Join Bryan Eisenberg as he interviews Jen Henderson of Henderson Professional Engineers about her work as a civil engineer in Round Rock, Texas. Jen explains her role in designing everything outside of buildings, including parking lots, water pipes, and storm water runoff. She also discusses the permitting process in Round Rock compared to Austin, and shares her experience of moving to and startin...

Join Bryan Eisenberg in a conversation with Stephanie Tyler, a key figure in Round Rock, as they discuss the area's growth and development. They explore the Best of Round Rock Awards and its significant expansion, the mission of Round The Rock to connect the community, and how the Fire Foundation is empowering young entrepreneurs through the Children's Business Fair.   The Best of Round Rock Award...

Join Bryan Eisenberg on Rock Solid, the Round Rock Business Leaders podcast, as he sits down with Lee Linton, a seasoned entrepreneur and owner of Office Evolution Round Rock. With six successful business exits under his belt, Lee transitioned from corporate telecommunications leadership to entrepreneurship, now providing flexible workspace solutions for businesses of all sizes in the Round Rock c...

From church media creator to successful studio owner, Brent Pierce shares his entrepreneurial journey and vision for Round Rock Studio, a state of the art 2,800 square foot production facility in Round Rock, Texas. With over a decade of experience in video production and storytelling, Brent has created a creative hub that serves local businesses and content creators.   In this episode, host Bryan...

Join host Bryan Eisenberg as he sits down with Bill Combes, founder of No Time for Social and former COO of AnythingWeather, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey from New York to Round Rock, Texas. Learn how Bill transformed weather data visualization for the roofing industry, leading to millions in revenue, before pivoting to create a thriving social media agency. Bill shares invaluable insight...