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Houston: Main Street Capital President David Magdol Dec 01, 2020

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In a year of incredible challenges there are also tremendous opportunities for lower middle market companies to expand or augment their operations to gain market. In this episode, Main Street Capital President & Chief Investment Officer David Magdol checks in with HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to offer an update on what he and his team are doing to inject capital and bring expertise to their portfolio of companies.

Dallas: Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020 Nov 24, 2020

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In an extraordinary year of challenges, social & economic upheaval, and transformation, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider welcomes The Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020: Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent, Dallas ISD; Vanessa Ogle, CEO & Founder, Enseo; Dr. Marc Nivet, EVP for Institutional Advancement at UT Southwestern; Jeremy Hedrick, President of Dialcare; Fawaz Bham, Dallas Attorney Volunteer Program; Jacob Tindall, Partner, 5G Studio Collaborative.

San Antonio: Pabst Brewing GM/President Matt Bruhn Nov 17, 2020

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After a 14 year absence, Pabst Brewing returns its corporate headquarters to the Alamo City, tapping the historic Rand Building as the new home for the PBR & Lone Star brands among two dozen labels in the Pabst family. In this episode, GM & President Matt Bruhn joins SABJ Reporter Steven Santana to share why Pabst chose San Antonio, and get his impressions of the city and the scene.

Austin: JuiceLand Owner & Originator Matt Shook Nov 10, 2020

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Small business owners deal with elevated stress levels on a daily basis. For many, the COVID-19 shutdown pushed those stressors into code red. JuiceLand felt the impact, but Owner & Originator Matt Shook's "Fueled by Fun" approach helped him and his team to stay positive. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson welcomes Shook to share his approach to business and life, which has fueled the regional growth of his plant-based menu of fresh pressed juice.

Houston: Crime Stoppers CEO Rania Mankarious Nov 03, 2020

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Rania Mankarious began her career at Crime Stoppers of Houston when she accepted an internship in 2006. As an attorney with a masters degree, she was certainly overqualified for the role. But the role gave her the opportunity to find her true passion, helping families and making Houston safer. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams invites Mankarious to share her journey and her vision for Crime Stoppers and Greater Houston.

Dallas: Inspiration from Construction Executive Thomas Crowther Oct 27, 2020

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The pandemic hit his business, and his family, but Thomas Crowther remains positive and inspirational as always. Crowther, CEO & Managing Partner of the Crowther Group, challenged his team to seize an opportunity, and they acquired new business and top talent let go by competitors. In this episode, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider invites Crowther to share his uplifting message.

San Antonio: Holt Cat President Corinna Holt Richter Oct 20, 2020

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One of the most successful family businesses in Texas, the next generation of the Holt family is taking the wheel at Holt Cat, the largest network of Caterpillar dealerships in the nation. In this episode, SABJ Energy & Manufacturing Reporter Jessica Corso welcomes Corinna Holt Richter, President and Chief Administrative Officer. Holt Richter shares how she is focusing on culture, people, and diversifying the family business for future success.

Houston: Andy Canales, Latinos for Education Oct 13, 2020

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The pandemic has taken a disparate toll on Latino communities across the region and Latinos for Education Executive Director Andy Canales is leading the effort to change that. In this episode of Texas Business Minds, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams invites Canales to share his inspirational story and how he's working to connect influential Latino leaders with the education sector.

Austin: Ojo Labs Co-Founder & CEO John Berkowitz Oct 06, 2020

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The pandemic is not only changing lifestyle decisions across the country, it's transforming how consumers search for and select their next home. Ojo Labs was well positioned for the pandemic. The Austin-based real estate tech startup completed a major acquisition earlier this year to feed it's AI platform with buyers and sellers. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson chats with Co-Founder and CEO John Berkowitz, who recaps a hectic year of exponential growth for Ojo Labs.

Dallas: RedBird Redefines Southern Dallas Sep 29, 2020

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Lush green space and pedestrian-friendly paths will replace acres of empty asphalt in the cradle of Southern Dallas. RedBird, the ambitious project led by investor Peter Brodsky and real estate influencer Terrence Maiden, takes top honors as The Dallas Business Journal's Real Estate Deal of the Year in 2019. In this episode, DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider connects with Brodsky and Maiden to share the past, present and future of this attractive lifestyle development at the crossroads of several communities.

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