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Houston: Transforming Earth Into Art with TBG President Bill Odle Sep 07, 2021

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Among America's most influential landscape design firms, TBG's motto is transforming "earth into art". With offices in all four major Texas markets and projects across the state, country and around the world, this Houston-based firm wields major design influence in mixed use, hospitality, office, community and public projects. In this episode, TBG President Bill Odle joins HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to share how his team is continuing to create and collaborate in spite of the pandemic.

Austin: Eagle Eye Networks President & CEO Dean Drako Aug 31, 2021

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Is there a proven formula for entrepreneurial success? The answer is yes, and in this episode, successful, serial entrepreneur and visionary Dean Drako shares the simple, yet often ignored ingredients of all the successful companies he's created and built- from the days of Barracuda Networks, to his Permanent Legacy Foundation. Drako also talks cloud surveillance security, and reveals to ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson why he decided to get behind the wheel in the electric luxury car market.

San Antonio: SA Youth President & CEO Asia Ciaravino Aug 24, 2021

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Success in the non-profit sector requires a unique skillset, creativity, passion and determination. And when it comes to kids, it also requires patience, understanding and lots of love. For almost 20 years, Asia Ciaravino has made a difference in leadership roles across the country. In San Antonio, she's leading SA Youth, empowering the city's high risk youth to achieve their full potential. In this episode, SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold invites Asia to share her inspirational personal journey.

Houston: Film Commission Executive Director Alfred Cervantes Aug 17, 2021

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What do Hollywood and Houston have in common? As it turns out, quite a few things that attract filmmakers, commercial productions and reality TV shows. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams goes backstage to reveal why Houston is attracting an audience. Houston Film Commission Executive Director Alfred Cervantes, a 26-year veteran of the city's film & commercial scene, shares why Houston is so hot with Hollywood and advertising agencies.

San Antonio: Port of Corpus Christi CEO Sean Strawbridge Aug 10, 2021

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Growth in San Antonio and Austin means more business for the Port of Corpus Christi, the fourth largest port in the nation by tonnage behind only Houston, South Louisiana and New York/New Jersey. Thanks to continued expansion and an eye on the federal infrastructure package, the Port of CC is well positioned to grow its wide-ranging operations. In this episode, CEO Sean Strawbridge joins SABJ Managing Editor Ed Arnold to discuss what's on deck in Corpus Christi.

Dallas: Solo Stove CEO & 40 Under 40 Honoree John Merris Aug 03, 2021

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What began with the simple goal of boiling water while backpacking, minus fossil fuels, has ignited a passion for fire worldwide that is driving exponential growth for a Dallas-based company. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes John Merris, Solo Stove CEO and 40 Under 40 Honoree. Merris shares the story of the little stove that became a big winner thanks in to an unintended but welcome side effect.

Austin: Healthcare Disruption with Point Health CEO Matt Dale Jul 27, 2021

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Rising health insurance and healthcare costs impact every single American. So in our tech-driven, Amazon-influenced world, why are we still handcuffed by high costs and few choices in this critical area of our lives? For answers, Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson invites Point Health CEO Matt Dale to explain the primary issues, and what he and his team are doing to solve them--- one patient, and one company at a time.

Austin: Chive Media Group Co-Founder & CEO John Resig Jul 20, 2021

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Prepare for one of the most entertaining, candid, irreverent and down-to-earth episodes of TBM as Chive's John Resig checks in with ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson. From Day #1, The Chive and its offspring have followed a simple, successful formula: Give the audience what traditional media and tech giants can't, spoon feed it- often times for free, and find creative ways to monetize the ever-changing business model. And don't hit the eject button early because Chive Media Group is hiring, and John reveals the surefire strategy to get a call back.

Houston: Artemis Partners CEO Johanna Chryssikos Watson Jul 13, 2021

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As the job market continues to evolve and the transition back to the office is underway, executives and employees alike are re-examining the role the workplace plays in collaboration, creativity, and communication. What works for one sector may not be a fit for another, and the same is true for different roles within the same company. Redefining the workplace is a delicate, political, balancing act for owners, HR managers, and the employees themselves. In this episode, Artemis Partners Executive Search Firm CEO Johanna Chryssikos Watson shares her insight with HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams.

Dallas: Inspiring Leader Award Winner Dr. David Woody III Jul 06, 2021

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In this moving and insightful episode, Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes one of the DBJ's Most Inspiring Leaders of 2021, Dr. David Woody III, President & CEO of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center. Woody and his team were well equipped to help the vulnerable and deal with the pandemic's significant impact on homelessness. And instead of hunkering down during the worst of times, Woody doubled down, setting aggressive financial goals and challenging his team, and his guests, to strive for better lives.

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