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Episode 43: A Palm School Discussion with Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña Apr 24, 2019

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On today’s episode Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña, and CE A.J. Bingham update on discussions around Austin’s Palm School. Located at Cesar Chavez and I-35, Palm School was Austin’s second elementary school, and served generations of students from the city’s Mexican-American community during its 84 years. Travis County is considering whether to put the building up for sale or a long-term lease, and there are some who don't want its cultural history gone.

BG Podcast Episode 42: A Startup Conversation with Easy Expunctions CEO Yousef Kassim Apr 17, 2019

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On today’s episode we speak with Easy Expunctions CEO and Founder Yousef Kassim. Easy Expunctions is a San Antonio-based legal technology start up providing background check and expunction/nondisclosure services. Their legal records search algorithms allow clients to know what (if any) charges they have against them, and what can be expunged. Additionally, they provide the necessary legal forms and filing instructions directly to the client. The overall process provides a significant savings to the client (in the thousands) as well as empowering people who may not have experience with the court system. In April 2018 they won Austin-based Capital Factory's $100,000 Startup Challenge. As part of the package, the firm received space at Capital Factory (located in downtown Austin).

BG Podcast Episode 41: Celebrating Bingham Group's Two Year Anniversary Apr 10, 2019

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On today’s episode the Bingham Group team marks its Two Year Anniversary! Public Affairs Associate Intern Julie Potrykus speaks with Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham about the start of the firm, reflecting on the past two years, and what’s ahead. She also speaks with Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña who recently joined the firm about his experience in the Austin market. This and prior BG Podcast episodes are now at BG Media Group, LLC (Bingham Group’s full service digital agency). You can find them here: https://bit.ly/2G0PGTw

Episode 1: 3 Real Estate Trends to Watch in Austin Apr 03, 2019

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In this pilot episode, Austin real estate insider Jan Buchholz and Julie Potrykus, executive producer at BG Media Group, discuss the 3 trends expected to impact Austin in 2019. Find out what the upcoming developments in the Riverside area mean for Austin’s socioeconomic divisions, predictions for Austin City Councils Code Next 2.0, and how nation trends will impact Austin. Please share your thoughts on this podcast series on our survey, so we can make this content more valuable to you.

Episode 40: Discussing Austin's Affordability Unlocked Resolution with Megan Lasch Mar 26, 2019

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(Run time - 15:17) On today’s episode we speak with Megan Lasch, with Saigebrook Development, an Austin-based affordable housing development firm. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the Affordabilty Unlocked resolution, passed unanimously by Austin’s City Council on February 21, 2019. The overall objectives contained in the resolution are to: Maximize affordable housing; Make it easier and less costly to build affordable housing; and Allow affordable housing in high-opportunity areas and areas facing and susceptible to gentrification City staff have no later than May 9 of this year to present a draft ordinance to Council. She and A.J. also discuss the overall model of for profit affordable housing, and its fit in the Austin development community. Megan is a graduate of Oklahoma State University (B.S. Engineering). You can learn more about her, here. This episode was recorded on February 27, 2019. You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes, Google Play, and STITCHER at the links below. Please leave a review and rating. Share and subscribe today! More at Bingham Group, LLC -> https://bit.ly/2Fy2uQU

Episode 39: Brand Building and Entrepreneurship with Drew Hanish, Co-Founder of Pravo Construction Mar 19, 2019

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On today’s episode we speak with Drew Hanish, Principal and Co-Founder of PRAVO Construction, an Austin-based general contracting firm. Nearly three years old, PRAVO came to our attention through its innovative thinking about its brand. This includes hiring a Head of Brand and Content Creation, as well as its their white papers and employee investment through PRAVO University. Drew and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss some of the issues and policy concerns relevant to general contractors in Austin, and also delve into defining a firm’s brand and its importance, particularly with relatively new to a market. The latter portion of their discussion is applicable to entrepreneurs, new businesses, and even established firms looking for market differentiation. Drew is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (B.S. Civil Engineering). You can learn more about him, here: https://bit.ly/2OeiE60 This episode was recorded on February 20, 2019. You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes, Google Play, and STITCHER at the links below. Please leave a review and rating. Share and subscribe today!

Episode 38: Texas School Finance with Austin ISD CFO Nicole Conley Mar 13, 2019

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“Austin is the single largest payer of recapture in the state.” - Nicole Conley On today’s episode we speak with Nicole Conley, Chief Financial Officer for the Austin Independent School District (AISD). In this role Nicole is responsible for AISD’s $1 billion+ annual operating funds and the over $800 million Bond program. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss AISD’s current fiscal position, the significant state mandated recapture (or Robin Hood) plays, and the what that means for the district. Under this system local tax dollars from property-rich districts, like Austin, are redistributed to property-poor districts. In Fiscal Year 2019, AISD anticipates the district will submit $669.6 million to the state in recapture funds. This amount is expected to increase by $115 million in Fiscal Year 2020. Both Texas House and Senate have put forth budget proposals to increase overall spending on public schools. This episode was recorded on February 20, 2019.

Episode 37: Patrick Howard, Austin Planning Commissioner (District 1) Mar 06, 2019

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“I’m really more of what you call a community builder.” - Patrick Howard On today’s episode we speak with returning guest Patrick Howard, recently appointed to Austin’s Planning Commission by Council Membership Natasha Harper Madison (District 1). Outside of the commission Patrick serves Executive Director and CEO of the Housing Authority of Travis County. With now one meeting under his belt, Patrick and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss what his approach will be on the commission, as well as thoughts on a pending second try at a land use code re-write. Prior to his current role, Patrick served as the Director of Planning & Development Services for the City of San Angelo (TX), and the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of San Antonio. Stay tuned after the show for bonus comments from Commissioner Howard on Affordability Unlocked resolution passed two weeks ago. You can learn more about Patrick, here. This episode was recorded on February 28, 2019. You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please leave a review and rating. Share and subscribe today! Links: Episode 15: Patrick Howard- Executive Director and CEO at Housing Authority of Travis County -> https://bit.ly/2E0Vlrx Austin Planning Commission (City site) -> https://bit.ly/2C7qR7f Executed Resolution for Affordability Unlocked -> https://bit.ly/2Tirk0X

Episode 3: What can Austin learn from the biggest metropolitan cities? Mar 04, 2019

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In this episode, Austin real estate insider Jan Buchholz and Julie Potrykus, executive producer at BG Media Group, discuss what lessons Austin can learn from other metropolitan cities. Jan has lived and reported on real estate in cities across the countries and shares specific cases studies how Austin compares. Listen for how Austin can better improve its transportation and affordable housing.

Episode 2: Who are Austin's biggest up-and-comers in real estate? Mar 04, 2019

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In this episode, Austin real estate insider Jan Buchholz and Julie Potrykus, executive producer at BG Media Group, discuss the Austin’s up-and-comers to watch out for. Listen to find out how other industry hopefuls can make a name for themselves in Austin and the impact of diversity in real estate.

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