Texas Business Minds
Presented by the The Business Journals of Texas and sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company, this series features in-depth conversations with Texas business leaders each week. We rotate through Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio to deliver insight from across the state.
Episodes
260 episodes
Dallas: Sunitha Vegerla Leads a Remarkable Turnaround at Aircraft Seat Supplier Recaro
When she took over as GM at Recaro USA, the company was in turmoil. In just four years, she's engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in the history of aircraft parts suppliers worldwide. In this episode with DBJ Digital Reporter Alexa Reed, ...
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Houston: Brittany Franklin's Sky High for Kids Makes Dreams a Reality
If you need a straight shot of energy and a passion for giving, listen to this podcast! HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory welcomes Brittany Franklin, Founder & CEO of Sky High for Kids. She shares her journey from the private sector to non-p...
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San Antonio: Tariffs Threaten the Texas Economy and One Expert Assesses the Impact
Perhaps no one is more well-versed in the impact of North American free trade than Dr. Daniel Covarrubias. With dual Mexican-American citizenship, he serves as the Director of the Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development at t...
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Houston: Luminate Energy Founder & CEO Jaiden Waggoner Brings a Solar Focus to Texas
If you're going to disrupt the solar industry, why not do it from the Energy Capital of the World? That's what Jaiden Waggoner and his team are orchestrating from Houston, as the young entrepreneur aims to enhance the delivery model and create ...
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Austin: Iconic Waterloo Records Transitions to the Next Generation of Vinyl Addiction
What was once a "record" is now "vinyl" and what's old is new again for the next generation to embrace. In this download, not available on vinyl, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmais welcomes one of the new owners of Waterloo Records, Caren Kelleher, ...
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San Antonio: Developer Mike Yantis Explains Why the Alamo City is Struggling to Stay Affordable
The San Antonio area has been the most cost-effective option for housing and cost of living among the four major markets in Texas. But as more folks flock to the area, the economics of supply and demand factor in, driving up prices. In this epi...
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Dallas: Commercial Real Estate Veteran Bob Mohr - "Survive 2024 to Thrive in 2025"
We open the new year with a focus on commercial real estate. DBJ Digital Editor Alexa Reed calls on Bob Mohr, Founder & Chairman of Mohr Capital, for a market update. Mohr also shares how he build his nationwide real estate empire and deliv...
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Austin: Legendairy Milk Founder & CEO Luna Aziz Solves the #1 Concern for New Moms
Luna Aziz found out she wasn't alone when she shared her herbal solutions to help promote breast milk production. Word quickly spread and before she could start her business, her business found her. In this episode, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmai...
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Houston: Developer Danny Signorelli is Bullish on Texas and Looks to Expand Statewide
While some developers tapped the brakes due to higher interest rates, The Signorelli Company stepped on the gas, with more that $1 Billion in infrastructure projects underway. In this conversation with HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory, Presiden...
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Dallas: American Hero Chris Cassidy Guides the National Medal of Honor Museum to a March Opening
Chris Cassidy is a retired Navy SEAL, two-time recipient of the Bronze Star, and former Chief Astronaut at NASA with 377 days in space. Now, he's back on terra firma leading a new mission: The opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum this ...
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San Antonio: Trinity University Welcomes Back Mark Detterick and Aims to Expand its Brand Nationally
Trinity University might just be the best kept secret in Texas higher ed. It's beautiful urban campus in the Alamo City attracts students from across Texas and around the country. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Trinity'...
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Austin: Hoops Hero and Lifelong Entrepreneur Fran Harris Leads the Effort to Attract the WNBA
Formula 1 racing made Austin it's American showcase in 2012. Almost a decade later, Austin FC joined Major League Soccer. The NBA's San Antonio Spurs call Austin their second home. So who's got next? Former University of Texas women's basketbal...
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Houston: Diversity and DNA Fuel the Entrepreneurial Program at University of Houston
Wildcatters were "entrepreneurs" long before that word became a cliche for anyone willing to risk it all to start a business. So it should come as no surprise that UH is home to the top collegiate entrepreneurial program in America. In this epi...
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Dallas: Galleria Mall GM Angie Freed Preps for Another Memorable Holiday Season
The countdown is on and the holiday season is officially underway! In this episode, DBJ Digital Editor Alexa Reed invites The Galleria Dallas GM Angie Freed to share new store openings, the digital difference for brick & mortar success, and...
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San Antonio: The Business of Sports with Larson Segerdahl, Executive Director, Valero Texas Open
The Alamo City is counting down to hosting college basketball's Final Four in less than five months. The Valero Texas Open tees off in it's traditional spot on the calendar the week prior to The Masters. Needless to say, San Antonio will be the...
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Austin: GO SPURS GO! San Antonio's NBA Team Courts Austin Businesses and Fan Base
As Austin and San Antonio continue growing into a powerful metroplex, decision makers in both cities are planning to expand their reach. That game plan includes one of the National Basketball Association's most successful teams, the San Antonio...
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Houston: Pat Mann Phillips Leads Board of Directors at the Super Bowl of Rodeo
Last year she made history as the first woman to be named Chairman of the Board at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. With a year under her belt buckle, Mann Phillips is now focused on improving what she calls the "Super Bowl" of rodeo, whil...
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Dallas: In Spite of Challenges, the Building Boom Continues Across North Texas
Higher interest rates and tighter lending have certainly tapped the brakes on construction and development. But with a shortage of housing inventory and plenty of buyers in the pipeline, builders are preparing for the next wave. In this downloa...
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San Antonio: Dual Threat Exec Bryan Ehrlich Builds Real Estate and Pro Football Careers
Whether it's a real estate development project or the future NFL careers of his clients, Bryan Ehrlich is in the business of building. In this episode with San Antonio Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold, Ehrlich reveals how he balances ...
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Austin: Patrick Terry is Back! Why the P. Terry's Boss is Opening His Books
We're counting down to the 20th anniversary of popular Austin-area burger stand P. Terry's in July of 2025. And while the world has changed dramatically in the past two decades, Co-Founder Patrick Terry's goal is to stick with the same recipe f...
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Houston: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Boys & Girls Clubs Chairman Pedro Caruso
Elected as Board Chair earlier this year, Pedro Caruso is the first Hispanic business leader to direct the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. In this episode, HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory explores Caruso's move to America from his n...
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Dallas: Rich Clark Brings His Military Experience to Lead the College Football Playoffs
After the controversial selection of four teams in last season's college football playoffs, the CFP expands to a 12-team format this year. It offers an opportunity for new Executive Director Rich Clark to start fresh, and lean on his distinguis...
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San Antonio: Kairoi Residential CEO Mike Lynd Finds Opportunities in a Challenging Market
With over 65,000 multifamily units across the country, and co-developer of the tallest building in Texas, Kairoi Residential CEO Mike Lynd is juggling a lot in the midst of what many believe is the most challenging commercial real estate market...
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Austin: Amplify Credit Union CEO Kendall Garrison Waives Fees and Grows Business 3X
Most banks and financial institutions rely on fees which provide a significant revenue stream. When Kendall Garrison took over at Amplify Credit Union, he had the gumption to waive all fees, attract more customers, and grow Amplify with good ol...
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Houston: The Business Community's Impact on Charitable Giving and Disaster Relief Efforts
With peak hurricane season upon us, on the heels of Beryl in July, and the devastating derecho on Memorial Day weekend, disaster relief and charitable giving are top of mind for many Houston business leaders. In this episode, HBJ Editor-in-Chie...
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