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
243 episodes
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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Dallas: Developer Peter Brodsky Brings Red Bird Mall Back to Life
It takes long-term vision, patience and persistence to be successful in commercial real estate and development. Often, the ability to see or feel what nobody else envisions leads to success. That's exactly what developer and entrepreneur Peter ...
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San Antonio: Women's Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Leticia Van de Putte
Few have had as big of an impact on the Alamo City as Leticia Van de Putte. As a business leader, state representative and consultant, she's worked both sides of the aisle to get things done. In this episode, she spends time with SABJ Editor-in...
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Houston: The Energy Capital of the World Prepares to Fuel the Next Generation
As the epicenter of energy, Houston companies will play a major role in determining the world's future fuel. In this episode, Octopus Energy CEO Michael Lee shares his vision for renewable energy with Jonathan Adams. In Part 2, HBJ Reporter Nao...
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Austin: Amermin CEO Ryan McAdams Eyes Growth in E-Scrap and Sustainability
With oil & gas, aerospace and a multitude of manufacturing companies based in Texas, there's no shortage of metals, minerals and e-scrap to procure and recycle. Amermin's advances in the sector have it well positioned for growth. In this ep...
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Dallas: Restaurant Industry Turmoil Creates Opportunities for BRIX Holdings
National restaurant chains and local franchise owners are feeling the double whammy of declining traffic and higher labor and operating costs. With closures and consolidation comes opportunity, as BRIX Holdings CEO Sherif Mityas shares with DBJ...
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San Antonio: Woolfolk Brothers Put Family First as DOCUmation Grows Statewide
Only one in ten family businesses successfully transition to the third generation, so DOCUmation's success story is unique. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold welcomes brothers and Co-CEO's Hunter and Preston Woolfolk to share thei...
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Houston: Levi Goode Cooks Up Exciting New Restaurant Concepts
He's led his family's legendary Houston-area restaurants, and now Levi Goode is taking his culinary talents to another level. In this episode, he shares what's cooking, and why he's adding some flavor to what's already been a recipe for success...
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Austin: Consumer Packaged Goods Entrepreneur Clayton Christopher Reads the Tea Leaves
He started Sweet Leaf Tea with only $14,000 and his grandmother's recipe, and has either launched or invested in a string of successful beverage brands. In this episode, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmais connects with Clayton Christopher to trace h...
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Dallas: Architect and Design Expert Allison Brooks Reveals Why the Dallas Market is Unique
Back to the office may be a struggle in other markets, but Dallas is all about business, and people dress the part. That translates to the real estate market, where companies seek upscale amenities for their teams. In this download, DBJ Digital...
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San Antonio: The Alamo City Welcomes Philanthropy Leader Nadege Souvenir
San Antonio's close knit community can count on giving, and the San Antonio Area Foundation makes a big impact. In this episode, SABJ Editor Ed Arnold invites the foundation's new leader, CEO Nadege Souvenir to share her impressions of the city...
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Austin: Booming Cannabusiness Battles Legal Hurdles Amidst Growing Consumer Demand
The cannabis industry in Texas is growing, pumping billions of dollars into the economy. But the industry faces potential bans on the use of psychoactive derivatives from hemp, Delta 8 and Delta 9. In this download, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmai...
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Houston: Sixth Generation Texan Lizzy McGee Dreams Big with TexasLand Theme Park
Devoid of a major theme park since Astroworld closed almost 20 years ago, Houston is in line to land what could be a game-changer for the entire state. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams chats with former Disney theme park anal...
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Dallas: Texas Capital Bank CEO Rob Holmes Leans Into Local Relationships to Grow Business
After taking over in 2021 and engineering a turnaround at Texas Capital Bank, Rob Holmes is now focused on growing business relationships across North Texas. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed invites Holmes to share his vision, a...
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San Antonio: Nitro Logistics Founder Vikrant Asher Aims to Revolutionize the Trucking Industry
The trucking industry is the backbone of the US economy, delivering $940.8 billion in goods and accounting for over 80% of the nation's freight cost (Source: American Trucking Association). In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arno...
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Austin: Texas Media Production Alliance Gears Up for Action in Central Texas
Lacking the incentives most states offer, Texas is often overlooked when it comes to film and television production. In spite of that, studios are eyeing Austin and other locales for upcoming opportunities. In this download, ABJ Senior Staff Wr...
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Houston: Higher Rates, Skyrocketing Insurance and Low Inventory Strangle the Housing Market
Since taking over as President and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS in 1988, Bob Hale has seen it all. As he counts down to retirement in January of 2025, Hale reflects on the past, present and future of the industry, and how real est...
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Dallas: Eatzi's Market & Bakery CEO Adam Romo Has an Appetite for Expansion Across Texas
The past three years have been the most challenging for restaurant owners across the country, but they've also been the three most profitable years for popular Dallas staple Eatzi's Market & Deli. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa...
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