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Houston: Brick & Mortar is Back! Jason Baker Shares Why Retail is Red Hot Jan 25, 2022

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Left for dead in the early days of the pandemic retail has bounced back in a big way, particularly in Houston, due to specifics about the city and its growth. In our 100th episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams invites Jason Baker of Baker Katz to explain what makes Houston unique, what's driving the robust retail sector, and the outlook for 2022 and beyond.

San Antonio: Marc Anderson's Game Plan to Attract Conventions to The Alamo City Jan 18, 2022

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Texas is THE place to be and there's plenty of competition within our state for convention and tourism dollars. In this episode, SABJ Reporter Karly Williams connects with Visit San Antonio President & CEO Marc Anderson. The new leader shares what he and his team are doing to lure conventions and tourists back as the city looks to move past the pandemic and welcome visitors from around the country.

Dallas: The Improbable Journey of Nathan Sheets and Nature Nate’s Honey Company and America’s Most Trusted Honey Jan 11, 2022

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Ralph Waldo Emerson once said "The world is plentiful with honey, but only the humble bee can collect it". Nothing could be more true when recounting the story of Nathan Sheets, who humbly helped a local honey producer as a side gig, then bought the small company for $10,000. That was 1997, and in this episode DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider invites Sheets to share the remarkable story of how he grew the small company into the nation's #1 honey retailer and became known as "Nature Nate".

Austin: Restore Hyper Wellness CEO Jim Donnelly's Vision for Accessible Cutting-Edge Care Jan 04, 2022

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With health & wellness top of mind in the new year, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Restore Hyper Wellness Co-Founder & CEO Jim Donnelly to share the growth and vision of his Austin-based company. Restore provides proactive wellness solutions, including cryotherapy, IV drip and red light therapy in an accessible, affordable franchise model. Donnelly retraces the path that led him to launch the company, and why the franchise model has been so successful.

Houston: Blinds.com Founder Jay Steinfeld Authors "Lead From The Core" Success Story Dec 28, 2021

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He built an internet e-commerce juggernaut that sold to The Home Depot, but Jay Steinfeld isn't kicking back on the beach. He's doubling down, sharing his insight, advice and inspiration in his book which features "The 4 Principles for Profit and Prosperity". In this episode, Jay's enthusiasm is contagious, as he joins HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to relate success strategies for executives and entrepreneurs.

San Antonio: Taken to Task - How Two Buddies Teamed Up to Bootstrap a $2.8 Billion Company Dec 21, 2021

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TaskUs provides customer support services to fast-growing tech companies including Uber, Netflix, Coinbase and Zoom. Led by childhood friends Bryce Maddock and Jaspar Weir, the company went public in June, one of the few tech IPO's to actually show a profit. So how did they do it? In this episode, Weir joins SABJ Innovation Reporter Donna Provencher to share how and why they bootstrapped early stage growth and were well-positioned when tech titans came calling for help.

Dallas: Cornbread Hustle - How Cheri Garcia's Personal Comeback Feeds Others Dec 14, 2021

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You gonna EAT your cornbread? That line from the movie "Life" provided the inspiration for the name Cornbread Hustle, Cheri Garcia's staffing agency offering background-friendly jobs to people with a criminal history and those in recovery. EAT stands for Empowerment, Accountability & Transparency, and no one knows this, or lives it, better than Garcia. In this inspirational conversation with DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider, she shares how her personal story and business are intertwined.

Austin: Samsung's $17 Billion Investment Set to Transform Taylor and Central Texas Tech Hub Dec 07, 2021

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Just when things seemingly couldn't get any hotter in the Central Texas Tech Hub, Samsung selected tiny Taylor for it's new semiconductor manufacturing facility. Samsung's $17 billion investment is its largest ever in the US, and solidifies the Silicon Hills as the home of American tech manufacturing. In this episode, Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson invites Austin Regional Manufacturing Association CEO Ed Latson to share the impact of Samsung's stake, and that of other tech companies in the Austin and Central Texas Region.

Houston Helping Houston: Enhancing the Character of Places We Live, Work and Play Nov 30, 2021

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For years Heather Houston has had to explain that her name isn't pronounced "Houston" like the city--- it's How-ston. Having a familiar surname in this city hasn't hurt, no matter how you say it. Heather and her team at Scenic Houston are making an impact on the city's skyline. In this episode, she shares her career journey and goals with Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams.

San Antonio: Cherubs, Comets and Seasonal Medleys - How NatureSweet Grows Successfully Nov 23, 2021

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You can't miss their bright, fresh products in your neighborhood produce section and for many, a trip to the grocery store isn't complete without NatureSweet tomatoes in the bag. In this episode, NatureSweet President & CEO Rodolfo Spielmann joins SABJ Producer Karly Williams to share how this homegrown company continues to deliver quality products while avoiding the impact of labor shortages and supply chain issues.

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