Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast
Interviews with successful Aggie Entrepreneurs to find out exactly what growth hacks they used to grow their business. To find out more about Aggie Growth Hacks - visit their website at https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com
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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Today we are happy to welcome Co- Founder & CEO of Asurint, Gregg Gay ‘92. Gregg breaks down his company’s growth journey, putting clients first, the importance of creating value and culture around your product, and much more. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to leave us a rating. We’ll see you on the next episode, thanks and Gig ‘em!
Contact: Gregg Gay
Co- Founder & CEO of Asurint
https://www.asurint.com/
ggay@asurint.com
(216) 420 - 1616
Podcasts: N/A
Books: N/A
Timestamps & Show Notes:
(0:00 - 1:18) Intro
(1:19 - 2:30) Favorite Aggie Memory
(2:31 - 5:22) About Asurint
(5:23 - 12:34) Challenges to Growth / How They’ve Hacked Their Struggles
(12:35 - 15:02) How Gregg is Capitalizing on Industry Changes
(15:03 - 17:48) BHAG
(17:49 - 20:35) Gregg’s Favorite Hack / Ted Talk Recommendation
(20:36 - 23:37) Aggie Network Shoutout / Contact
(23:38 - 26:49) Outro
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Joining us today is The Definition of Success, 2020 Aggie 100 Honoree, Cory Whitaker ‘01. Cory shares his fond memories from the Corps, how he started Bowie Capital Management, and why client satisfaction is vital for business growth. Be sure to leave us a rating, and we will see you on the next episode of Aggie Growth Hacks. Thanks and Gig ‘em!
Contact: Cory Whitaker
Founding Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Bowie Capital Management
Advisory Director for Petrus Trust Company
https://bowiecapital.com
(214) 712-4951
Email: info@bowiecapital.com
Podcasts:
Books: Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of the Scientific Betting System That Beat the Casinos and Wall Street by William Poundstone
Timestamps & Show Notes:
(0:00 - 3:19) Intro
(3:20 - 4:55) Favorite Aggie Memory
(4:56 - 6:26) How Bowie Capital Started
(6:27 - 8:21) What does Bowie Capital Do?
(8:22 - 11:20) Bowie Capital in the Past Year/ How They’ve Hacked Their Struggles
(11:21 - 14:44) Focusing On Existing Customers, Bringing More Value
(14:45 - 19:25) BHAG
(19:26 - 24:59) Lighting Round
(25:00 - 26:24) Contact Bowie Capital/ Final Thoughts
(26:25 - 29:55) Outro
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
CEO of Graystone International, Nathan Teinert ‘13, joins us today to talk about his business journey and best hacks! Nathan breaks down acquisition entrepreneurship, diversifying liabilities, and more. We appreciate Nathan for sharing his business acumen, and we urge you to check out his book and podcast, Ready to Exit. Be sure to leave us a rating, and we will see you on the next episode of Aggie Growth Hacks. Thanks and Gig ‘em!
Contact: Nathan Teinert
@nathan.teinert (facebook)
@nathanteinertbroker (instagram)
Graystone International
Graystonecorporate.net
info@graystonecorporate.com
@graystoneinternational (facebook)
@graystonebusinessbrokers (instagram)
Podcasts: Ready to Exit with Nathan Teinert
Books: Do Life Differently by Jeff Reeter, Start With Why by Simon Sinek, Ready to Exit by Nathan Teinert
Timestamps & Show Notes:
(0:00 - 1:33) Intro / Nathan Teinert ‘13
(1:34 - 2:19) Aggie Memory
(2:20 - 5:02) About Nathan’s Companies
(5:03 - 5:53) How Nathan’s Firm is Becoming the Experts
(5:54 - 7:38) Nathan Breaks Down his Book
(7:39 - 9:36) The Most Surprising Challenge & How Nathan Hacked it
(9:37 - 10:49) The Results of Improving Systems Since January
(10:50 - 12:43) Industry Trends Nathan Sees & How He will Take Advantage of Them
(12:44 - 14:04) Nathan’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)
(14:05 - 16:22) Lightning Round (Favorite Hack & Books)
(16:23 - 17:47) Aggie Network Shoutout & Contact
(17:48 - 18:50) Nathan’s Merger & Acquisition Hack
(18:51 - 20:15) Ready to Exit Information
(20:16 - 23:10) Wrap Up & Outro
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Noah Labhart ‘04 joins us today to talk about his on-demand marketplace for manufacturing labor, Veryable Incorporated. Noah breaks down challenges, opportunities, and solutions he sees within the industry, and tells us maybe the biggest BHAG we’ve heard on the show. We appreciate Noah for dropping his wisdom on this week’s episode, and we encourage you to check out his podcast, Code Story! Thanks and Gig ‘em!
Contact: Noah Labhart
Noahlabhart.com
Veryable
howdy@veryableops.com
@veryableops (twitter)
@veryableoperators (instagram)
Veryableops.com
Code Story
codestory.co
Podcasts: Code Story with Noah Labhart
Books: Leadership and Self Deception by Arbinger Institute
Timestamps & Show Notes:
(0:00 - 1:20) Intro / Veryable’s Noah Labhart ‘04
(1:21 - 2:18) Aggie Memory
(2:19 - 6:05) Veryable Incorporated & Noah’s Podcast (Why, What & Passion)
(6:06 - 9:33) Biggest Challenge to Growth & How Noah has Hacked it
(9:34 - 12:29) The Most Surprising Challenge to Overcome
(12:30 - 15:06) Changes Noah Sees within the Industry
(15:07 - 16:35) Veryable’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)
(16:36 - 18:48) Lightning Round (Favorite Hack and Books)
(18:49 - 20:46) Aggie Network Shoutout & Contact
(20:47 - 24:49) Wrap Up & Outro
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Keith Alaniz ‘04 joins us today to talk about establishing his international spice company, Rumi Spice. Keith breaks down how his team has overcome business challenges in Afghanistan, and the positive impact they have had on farmers and the spice industry. We appreciate Keith for coming on the show and we encourage you to check out rumispice.com and try out Keith’s products for yourself! Thanks and Gig ‘em!
Contact: Keith Alaniz
Rumi Spice
Chicago, IL
keith@rumispice.com
info@rumispice.com
customerservice@rumispice.com
Podcasts: Freakonomics with Stephen Dubner, How I Built This with Guy Raz
Books: N/A
Timestamps & Show Notes:
(0:00 - 1:51) Intro / Keith Alaniz ‘04
(1:52 - 3:31) Aggie Memory (Corps of Cadets and Aggie Football)
(3:32 - 7:21) Rumi Spice (Why, What & Passion)
(7:22 - 10:00) Biggest Challenge to Growth & How Keith has Hacked it
(10:01 - 14:37) Figuring out Supply Chain Issues
(14:38 - 16:55) Rumi Spice’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)
(16:56 - 20:22) Avoiding the Taliban through Business
(20:23 - 21:58) Lightning Round (Favorite Hack and Podcasts)
(21:59 - 23:40) Aggie Network & Contact
(23:41 - 26:57) Wrap Up and Outro
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Thank you to our listeners! We appreciate your support and we are looking forward to another fantastic season set to arrive in April. In the meantime, mark your calendars for this Friday, February 26th for the 1st Aggie Growth Hacks "Hack-Shop!" This interactive workshop is designed for the busy Aggie Entrepreneur who wants to improve their business but struggles with how to get started. The reason for this is that oftentimes there is WAY too much ground covered in the workshop. But we have designed the AGH Hack-Shops to provide practical advice and immediately actionable tasks. Each month we are going to tackle a topic that is important to you. Topics like marketing, sales, leadership, vision, lean operations, and many others! So, we hope you can join us for the 1st Hack-Shop on February 26th with the world's only certified Profit First Banker, co-host Greg Martin - talking about how you can make your company permanently profitable. To receive your spot simply go to workshop.aggiegrowthhacks.com and sign up!
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Ashley Sanders ‘03 of Ashley & Co. joins us today to talk about the painful year she and her team endured. While people take on “the new normal” Ashley gives us an insight into how her team is managing to preserve their clients and continue to create wonderful memories in the COVID-era. We appreciate Ashley coming on the show and we encourage you to check out ashleyandcompany.com and celebrate with your loved ones! Thanks and Gig ‘em!
Contact: Ashley Sanders
Ashley and Company
3122 Texas Ave #5050
College Station, TX, 77845
979-485-9802
design@ashleyandcompany.com
Podcasts: N/A
Books: N/A
Timestamps & Show Notes:
(0:00 - 1:34) Intro/Ashley Sanders ‘03
(1:35 - 3:54) Aggie Memory (Bonfire & A&M Football)
(3:55 - 8:35) Ashley & Co. (Why, What & Passion)
(8:36 - 13:06) COVID Challenges & Changes
(13:07 - 17:11) Adjusting in the Midst of COVID
(17:12 - 19:03) I.T. Overhaul
(19:04 - 21:42) Not Bringing Back
(21:43 - 24:34) Industry Changes (Protection)
(24:35 - 26:11) BHAG (GRIT)
(26:12 - 27:38) Lightning Round (Wirecutters & Zip Ties)
(27:39 - 29:04) Aggie Network & Contact
(29:05 - 32:49) Wrap Up & Outro
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tim Douglass ‘05 of Fidelis Creative Agency joins us to talk about the ever-changing world of branding and how he is catering to his clients with the pandemic at play. Tim and his brother, Mark, brought together a team to help businesses “get a voice and say it loud.” Tim talks about large companies dumping talent, aligning with clients on a mission, and drives the question “why does my business exist?” We appreciate Tim joining us and giving his time, you can listen to his show The Brand Manual to listen to other business owners talk about how they use their brands. Thanks and Gig ‘em! (https://fideliscreativeagency.com/the-brand-manual/)
Contact: Tim Douglass
https://fideliscreativeagency.com/
1606 Oakview St Suite F, Bryan, TX 77802
(888)-876-9071
Podcasts: N/A
Books: The Snowball System by Mo Bunnell, The Seven Figure Agency Road Map by Josh Nelson
Timestamps & Show Notes:
0:00 - 1:38 Intro/ Tim Douglass ‘05
1:39 - 2:37 Favorite Aggie Memory (2%’er & Love w/ Bryan,TX)
2:38 - 5:42 Why Fidelis Creative Agency?
5:43 - 7:08 Helping Businesses w/ FCA
7:09 - 9:30 Surprises from COVID
9:31 - 11:28 Overcoming COVID Challenges
11:29 - 13:30 Not Bringing Back Post-COVID
13:31 - 15:42 Big Changes in the Industry (Throwing Off Talent)
15:43 - 20:52 BHAG - No More Frankenstein
20:53 - 23:13 Lightning Round
23:14 - 24:39 Aggie Network Support
24:40 - 28:28 Outro - Takeaways (Systems & Trust, Start with Why)