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Houston: Bubble Trouble? Why a Repeat of the Housing Crisis is Unlikely This Time Jun 14, 2022

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With inflation raging, gas prices at record highs and mortgage interest rates spiking, many assume the real estate market will follow the stock market with a significant price correction. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams invites Houston Association of Realtors Chair Jennifer Wauhob to share why the bubble won't burst this time.

Dallas: SalesBoost Founder Gretta Brooks' Personal Battles Inspire Professional Success Jun 07, 2022

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She was the girl who not only wrote code, but pried apart the classic Commodore 64 to learn what made it tick. Curious by nature, inspired by technology, and an influencer in the hospitality industry, Gretta Brooks has parlayed professional and very personal experiences into success with SalesBoost. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes Gretta for an inspirational conversation about overcoming challenges and inspiring growth.

Dallas: There is no "I" in IT Support - Alicia Makeye's Inspirational Rise to CEO May 31, 2022

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Dr. Alicia Makaye's energy, passion and transparency are contagious. In this episode, you'll experience why she's one of the most successful business leaders in North Texas. The Co-Founder & CEO of Richardson-based GXA, which she started with her husband George, has parlayed her Air Force experience in the male-dominated tech industry. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider leads a refreshing conversation with Makaye, who reveals her keys to success.

Houston: Real Estate Entrepreneur Jerome Karam Reshapes Galveston County May 24, 2022

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"Little towns grow big men". That motto certainly applies to Jerome Karam, who grew up in tiny Oakdale, Louisiana and migrated to the Houston-area in 1986. Karam is now the patriarch of JMK5 Holdings, LLC, along with his wife Leslie and five adult children- thus the namesake JMK5. In this episode, HBJ Real Estate Reporter Florian Martin catches up with Karam, who shares his vision and passion for remaking real estate.

Austin: Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette - "Always Leave the Party When You're Having Fun" May 16, 2022

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After 7 successful years as the first female leader at historic Huston-Tillotson University, Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette is turning the page on her next chapter in life, and business. She brought private sector expertise to the public university, and in turn, shared insight and impactful knowledge with the private sector during her tenure. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Dr. Pierce Burnette to reflect on her time at Huston-Tillotson.
A celebration of her illustrious career takes place on June 6th. Her goal is to raise a $500,000 endowment to honor her parents, Ruth and Colon Pierce. To learn more, click here:
https://htu.edu/47978/47978

San Antonio: Inflation, Rising Interest Rates and Sinking Stocks - A Market Update with Darryl Lyons May 10, 2022

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Most experts admit this is the most unpredictable financial period in modern times. America's post-pandemic balance sheet is saddled with $30 trillion in debt, inflation rages, interest rates are rising, and the stock market is sinking. What lies ahead, and is the housing market the next sector to get hit? In this episode, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold invites financial advisor Darryl Lyons, CEO of PAX Financial Group to offer his forecast.

San Antonio: Small Business Spotlight on the Success of Alamo Music Center May 03, 2022

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It's the American Dream personified: As a young man, Alfredo Flores, Sr. moved to America and gained employment as a piano tuner. When the Great Depression hit home, he went from repossessing piano's to selling them. Almost 93 years later, Adriana Flores continues the family business legacy, successfully guiding Alamo Music Center through the pandemic, something that would've made her grandfather proud. In this episode, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold welcomes Adriana to share the family's success story.

Houston: Ashley DeWalt's Drive to Make Houston the Epicenter of Sports Entertainment Apr 26, 2022

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All the ingredients are there, so Ashley DeWalt and his team at DivInc Houston are focused on making this market the sports, entertainment and gaming capital of not only Texas, but the world. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams welcomes the sports & entertainment management consulting guru to share his vision for Houston, the sports industry, and how e-sports, crypto and NFT will transform how the game is played- on, and off the field.

Austin: DLA Piper's Nicole Brennig on Growing Professional Services and the Return to the Office Apr 19, 2022

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When Nicole Brennig arrived in Austin 15+ years ago, the legal scene didn't offer the same services as bigger markets like New York or Dallas. But with Austin's explosive growth over that period, professional service firms are now offering expertise catering to the tech, investment and other sectors calling Austin home. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes DLA Piper Managing Partner Nicole Brennig to share her perspective on this growth, and what returning to the office will look like for her firm.

Dallas: Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dennis McCuistion on Corporate Governance Apr 12, 2022

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In this timely and thought provoking episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes Dennis McQuistion, who provides his insight and unique perspective on corporate governance. McCuistion, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Dallas, and former Executive Director at the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, is being honored as a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for the 2022 Outstanding Directors Awards for Excellence in Governance Advocacy.

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