Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Season 7 Wrap-Up with Greg Martin & Chris Hunter
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Howdy, Ags! It’s a wrap for Season 7 of Aggie Growth Hacks! We have published a total of 120 episodes of this show, interviewing so many incredible Aggie entrepreneurs. Join us today as Greg and Chris look back on the season’s great stories and best hacks, and be sure to check out our listener challenge!
Thank you to all of our guests and supporters, as well as the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship for sponsoring this show. If you enjoy the Aggie Growth Hacks show, please leave us a 5 star review on your favorite listening platform!
Are you an Aggie Entrepreneur? We would love to have you on the show! Connect with us and find more information on our website!
About
Welcome to Aggie Growth Hacks, the podcast sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M that is dedicated to highlighting fast growing Aggie entrepreneurs, learning how they overcame growth challenges with creative growth hacks, and connect them with other entrepreneurs in the Aggie Network.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:57] Intro
[00:58 - 03:05] Chris’s Season Takeaways- Being A Part of Something Bigger
[03:06 - 05:23] Greg’s Season Takeaways- Family Culture in Business
[05:24 - 09:23] Listener Challenge/ Greg’s Jump To Entrepreneurship
[09:24 - 11:07] Taking Action/ Getting A Good Team
[11:08 - 14:15] Who? Not How
[14:16 - 17:08] Value
[17:09 - 19:35] Outro
Resources:
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Controlled Chaos - Mastering a Turnkey Experience with Bret Redfearn
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Howdy, Ags! Lighting up today’s episode is Bret Redfearn ‘17 with Aggieland Christmas Lights! Bret shares how his business has grown with the help of the right products and people, his military experience, and the networking opportunities through EBV. If you’ve grown tired of the hassle that is decorating for the holidays, contact Bret and Aggieland Christmas Lights here!
About
Aggieland Christmas Lights provides a professional, turnkey, installation service for holiday lighting and decor in the Brazos Valley and surrounding area. Aggieland Christmas Lights is an Aggie/Military Veteran owned business located in College Station, TX with a mission to make your holiday decorating safe, simple, and beautiful.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:49] Intro
[00:50 - 02:53] Starting Aggieland Christmas Lights
[02:54 - 05:54] Favorite Design Requests and Products
[05:55 - 07:22] Growing the Company w/ Better Products
[07:23 - 12:06] Military Experience & EBV
[12:07 - 14:40] Challenges/ Business Model
[14:41 - 16:58] BHAG
[17:02 - 21:12] Lightning Round
[21:13 - 23:50] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[23:51 - 25:04] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretredfearn/
https://www.aggielandchristmaslights.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
How A.I. Can Help Grow Your Business with Chris Wilke
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Howdy, Ags! Chief Product Officer from AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke ‘97, joins today to discuss AI and how businesses can make use of it for profit and productivity. Chris touches on the AI tools you should know about and where he thinks AI will be in the next five years. If you’re interested in finding out more information about AI and how you can use AI in your business, get in touch with Chris by visiting his website here!
About
As Chief Product Officer at AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke helps businesses identify and implement generative AI for profit and productivity.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:52] Intro
[00:53 - 03:22] Enterprise Software for Clinical Trials
[03:23 - 04:46] Working for Something Bigger Than Yourself
[04:47 - 06:44] Prioritizing Sales and Marketing
[06:45 - 15:42] AI Strategies Used w/ Clients
[15:43 - 21:04] AKW Ventures’ Toolkit
[21:05 - 24:14] Five Year Outlook on AI
[24:17 - 27:18] Lightning Round
[27:19 - 30:12] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[30:13 - 31:09] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wilke-net/
https://www.chriswilke.net/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Simplifying Home Ownership with Your New #1 Fan with David Trigg
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Howdy, Ags! David Trigg, CEO of HOMR, joins us today to share how HOMR is changing the homeowner's experience by serving both homeowners and service providers. David touches on utilizing technology, customer attraction, how he has scaled, and what to expect from HOMR in the future. If you want more information about HOMR, please check out their website here!
About
As the CEO and founder of HOMR, David is on a mission to fix home ownership by serving homeowners and service providers well. With over seven years of work experience in strategy consulting and M&A, David has applied the sophisticated value-creation strategies of Fortune 500 companies to home services like lawn care through remodeling.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:50] Intro
[00:51 - 03:07] The Passionate Spark of Solving Problems
[03:08 - 10:21] Concierge for Your Home
[10:22 - 13:21] How HOMR Uses Technology/ Service Area
[13:22 - 18:27] Scaling Growth, Customer Attraction
[18:28 - 22:14] How Does HOMR Work?
[22:15 - 24:41] Breaking Into A New Market
[24:42 - 27:10] What to Expect from HOMR in the Future
[27:11 - 30:05] BHAG
[30:09 - 33:08] Lightning Round
[33:09 - 36:34] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[36:35 - 37:41] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-trigg-b84b5a79/
https://www.homr.io/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Howdy, Ags! Today’s special guests are the 2023 #1 Aggie 100 Winners, Jenny Hanlon and Sheldon Arora with StaffDNA! Jenny and Sheldon have struck gold in one of the most challenging markets, growing their company over 700%! The duo are striving to become the ultimate bridge between talent and employers. If you are interested in their services, please visit their website here! Please leave us a rating and review!
About
StaffDNA specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with leading facilities to meet travel, local, permanent, and PRN needs for nurse and allied health professionals. We’re not a job board that scans other agencies for jobs. We work directly with hospitals nationwide to post actual positions, updated in real time.
Healthcare professionals can choose from the highest-paying jobs—1000s of open positions—while healthcare facilities can provide the highest level of care from the most qualified candidates.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:13] Intro
[01:14 - 07:56] About StaffDNA and Liquid Agents
[07:57 - 12:21] Pivotal Point
[12:22 - 14:26] Controlling Growth
[14:27 - 19:24] Company Values and the Impact of A&M Culture
[19:25 - 22:57] BHAG
[23:00 - 32:17] Lightning Round
[32:18 - 34:11] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[34:12 - 35:19] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.staffdna.com/
https://www.liquidagents.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Rise of Agencies: New Generational Marketing with Kirsten Kendall
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Howdy, Ags! Rising up as today’s guest is Kirsten Kendall with her social media content creation and management brand, Social Rise. Kirsten shares her passion behind social media branding, collaboration with others, and providing value for her clients. If you are in need of a social media consultant, please reach out to Kirsten and Abby by visiting their website here!
About
Introducing Kirsten, a talented marketing director and photographer from Warrenton, Virginia. With a passion for capturing high-quality images that showcase brand identity and lifestyle, Kirsten's expertise in web development, graphic design, social media management, and advertising was further enhanced during her time as the head of the marketing department at a woodworking company in Brazos County. Inspired by her love for marketing and photography, Kirsten merged the two to create her own Creative Marketing agency. As a Gen Z, Kirsten's innate understanding of digital media gives her a competitive edge, allowing her to adapt quickly to the latest trends. With her unique blend of marketing prowess and captivating photography, Kirsten is poised to elevate your brand and deliver remarkable results.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:07] Intro
[01:08 - 03:40] What Is Social Rise?
[03:41 - 06:26] Effectively Providing Value Through Social Media
[06:27 - 08:31] Collaboration Strategy
[08:32 - 10:09] Culture at A&M
[10:10 - 11:59] Challenges in Social Rise
[12:00 - 14:45] Capturing Clients’ Brand Identity
[14:46 - 17:16] BHAG
[17:19 - 19:57] Lightning Round
[19:58 - 21:57] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[21:58 - 23:04] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.socialriseagency.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Want to Grow Fast? Profit Share the Right Way with Jason Anawaty
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Howdy, Ags! Signing on as today’s guest, Jason Anawaty ‘96, shares his entrepreneurial experience and business growth. Jason describes how his growth as an entrepreneur and his business improved the more he emphasized an outward focus to raise up the people in his team. Have you implemented profit-share in your business?
About
Cypress Signs has a commitment to quality and service. We work with our clients to ensure that their signage goals are accomplished. With over 40 years of experience in the sign business, our consultative approach is second to none.
Cypress Signs uses only state of the art equipment to produce each order. Our staff is knowledgeable and service oriented and are eager to please each and every client.
At Cypress Signs, we treat what we do as a form of high art: it's beautiful, elegant, timeless, and expressive.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:48] Intro
[00:49 - 03:46] About Cypress Signs & Previous Experience
[03:47 - 05:53] The Fighting Spirit and the Howdy Tradition
[05:54 - 07:54] Overcoming Challenges: Suppliers, Training, Personnel
[07:55 - 12:36] Growth/ Vision/ Business Model
[12:37 - 14:21] Communication w/ Team
[14:22 - 16:17] BHAG
[16:21 - 19:50] Lightning Round
[19:51 - 22:22] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[22:23 - 23:23] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-anawaty-66956a12/
https://www.cypress-signs.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Presence, Million Dollar Deals and Fast Talkin’ with Bret Richards
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Howdy, Ags! Today’s guest, Bret Richards ‘01, showcases his auctioneering skills while also providing insight into the world of auctions. Bret details his experience in auctioneer school, adjusting to the changing market, and how he connects with customers during bids. To find more information about Bret Richards, check out the Coleman and Patterson website here!
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About
Bret Richards joins the Coleman & Patterson team with over 15 years of experience in the Real Estate & Auction business. In addition to being licensed as a real estate broker and Auctioneer in Texas, Bret holds 25 licenses in other states including California, Ohio, Florida, and Washington. Bret also owns a Benefit Auction business and works with many fundraising non-profit groups such as the Brazos Valley A&M Club, Believing 4 Bryleigh, Wipe Out Kids Cancer, Waller County Fair Association, along with many events with MLB’s Texas Rangers. Bret was on the rodeo team while at Texas A&M and is now the president of Texas Aggie Rodeo, Inc. the official support group/booster club for the Texas A&M Rodeo team.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:57] Intro
[00:58 - 05:12] Real Estate Auctions/ Coleman & Patterson
[05:13 - 14:17] Auctioneer School and the Auctioneer Chant
[14:18 - 16:54] Teamwork, Networking, Comradery
[16:55 - 23:00] Adjusting to the Changing Market
[23:01 - 28:33] BHAG
[28:37 - 32:24] Lightning Round
[32:25 - 34:54] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[34:55 - 36:04] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.colemanandpatterson.com/agents/74748-bret-richards
http://bretrichards.colemanandpatterson.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw