Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast

It’s Easy: Get Your People and Spend Money

Sometimes, it’s easier than you think it is. Today we are joined by the owner of Devine Consulting, Jennifer Devine! Jennifer talks about her path to entrepreneurship and how she’s built a bulletproof team over the past 10 years serving many clients in multiple industries. Jennifer also offers some color to make some tough decisions as a long-time leader. Find out about Jennifer’s team mascot, FRANK, and how you can apply a FRANK in your business!If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
About:Founded in 2011, Devine Consulting is a woman-owned accounting firm that provides personalized bookkeeping, accounting, and financial controller services. As your partner for outsourced accounting, we go beyond numbers to offer detailed analysis and tailored solutions aligned with your growth objectives. Devine Consulting isn’t your average accounting firm, as you can tell by the flamingo in the logo. What makes us different? We like numbers, but we love seeing our clients grow. Managing finances is required for every business but can be frustrating and time-consuming. Our goal is to transform financials into tools that help businesses grow and achieve their goals. We do this by providing a full-service approach to accounting services.
https://devineconsultingllc.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:23 - Devine Consulting Services
08:54 - Devine’s Ideal Client
10:00 - Devine using FRANK
13:35 - Biggest Challenge
21:15 - BHAG
27:17 - Lightning Round 
30:25 - Chris & Greg Takeaways
34:14 - Outro
 
Resources:
Website:      https://devineconsultingllc.com/
        
AGH Website:      https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
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Integrity Above All

Howdy, Ags! We are joined by the fastest-growing Aggie entrepreneurs in 2022 and #1 on the Aggie100 list, Jeff Markim ‘12 and Daniel Totah ‘06! Listen along as they describe the beginnings of LeasePoint, the risky strategy that paid off, and how they have been able to scale and bring in millions of dollars each and every quarter!Be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast-listening platform to help us connect with other Aggie entrepreneurs!
About LeasePoint Funding Group:
LeasePoint is a single-point solution for funding capital equipment - a one-stop shop for equipment finance. With a diverse group of funding sources, LeasePoint has the flexibility to work with a wide range of credits including unique clients that fall outside the rigorous standards of conventional financing.
Timestamps:
[00:05 - 01:09] Intro
[01:10 - 01:53] Aggie100 Win
[01:54 - 03:13] College Fond Memories  
[03:14 - 04:22] The Start of LeasePoint 
[04:23 - 05:47] The Future of Banking
[05:48 - 08:41] How They Live Out Their Values 
[08:42 - 11:25] What Does It Take To Be #1 In The Aggie100?
[11:26 - 12:39] The Tipping Point 
[12:40 - 14:36] What Has It Looked Like To Scale? 
[14:37 - 16:10] What Did LeasePoint Fund Last Quarter? 
[16:11 - 17:19] BHAG 
[17:23 - 22:52] Lightning Round
[22:53 - 24:10] Contact, Support, Opportunities 
[24:11 - 28:02] Biggest Takeaways
[28:03 - 29:38] Outro
 
Resources:
Website:                 https://www.leasepointfg.com/ 
AGH Website:        https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
 
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Raising the Best Companions to Those Who Served with Carolyn Ballinger

Howdy Ags! Get ready for some #GoodBull on this week’s episode of #AggieGrowthHacks.
How are you making a difference? Welcome back to Aggie Growth Hacks! Season 9 starts with Carolyn Ballinger, veteran, EBV class of 2018, and owner of Northern Pines Canines! Carolyn talks about how she and her husband took a family practice and turned it into a business of good. For veterans, children, or anyone with an ailment, Carolyn and her husband take a lost art and take pride in helping their neighbors in any way they can by providing high-performing support companions.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
We are excited to hear more about Carolyn Ballinger during the podcast, so make sure to tune in with us!
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Join us tomorrow for Season 9 Episode 1, Raising the Best Companions to Those Who Served. Be sure to subscribe, like, and share the podcast! 
If you are an Aggie Entrepreneur and want to share your story - connect with Greg or Chris and we will get you scheduled.
Gig ‘em!
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Season 8 Wrap-Up Show with Greg Martin & Chris Hunter

Another season of amazing guests is in the books! Greg and Chris talk about the best moments from Season 8 of Aggie Growth Hacks. It’s been an inspiring journey for our guests as we flashed back through earlier season episodes and see the trends of what it takes to have a thriving business in 2024. Listen on as Greg and Chris highlight their moments and share with us what you learned from this season!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! We will see you soon for Season 9!
About 
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 connecting them with other entrepreneurs in the Aggie Network.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:30] Intro
[01:31 - 04:43] This Season’s Biggest Takeaway
[04:44 - 07:24] Retention in Entrepreneurship
[07:25 - 12:18] Growth, Grit & Reputation
[12:19 - 13:08] Quote for Entrepreneurs
[13:09 - 14:26] Outro
Resources:         
AGH Website:      https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
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Redefining Human Performance with Spencer Walker

How can we redefine our limits? Meet CEO and Founder of Nurowerx, Spencer Walker! Spencer is a retired veteran who birthed an idea during the pandemic utilizing AI and applying it to the medical industry. In a few short years, Nurowerx is leaping across multiple industries and becoming the most human software ever created to help human performance. See the life-changing work Spencer and his team are doing here: https://www.nurowerx.com/
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
About 
Nurowerx aims to empower healthcare providers and patients with innovative medical technologies that enhance diagnosis, treatment, and overall health outcomes. https://www.nurowerx.com/
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 02:00] Intro
[02:01 - 08:53] About Nurowerx  
[08:53 - 11:24] BioSync/Nurowerx Applied to Sports Industry
[11:25 - 15:02] How Spencer has Scaled / Funding & Team          
[15:03 - 17:53] The Biggest Challenge
[17:54 - 20:41] BHAG 
[20:46 - 26:34] Lightning Round 
[26:35 - 29:05] Chris & Greg Takeaways
[29:06 - 30:14] Outro
 
Resources:
Website:              https://www.nurowerx.com/      
AGH Website:      https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Healing by Honoring Service Members with Nicholas Romer

Who do you want to commemorate? Meet the Operations Officer for the United States Marine Corps and owner of Bells Old Glory Shop, Nicholas Romer! Nicholas shares his story on why he creates shadowboxes, footlockers, and display cases for service members. Each shadowbox honors one of Romer’s best friends, Staff Sergent Vincent Bell. Portions of every purchase go to donating shadowboxes to other service members. Please visit https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ for more information!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
About 
Bells Old Glory Shop was established in 2016. They create high-quality shadowboxes, footlockers, sword mounts, and display cases all in the name of honoring Owner Nick Romer’s best friend Staff Sergent Vincent Bell. https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 02:22] Intro
[02:23 - 05:45] About Nicholas Romer & Bells Old Glory Shop  
[05:46 - 08:08] Experience at Texas A&M & Military
[08:09 - 11:40] Bells Old Glory Shop - Telling Stories          
[11:41 - 15:15] The Biggest Challenge & Ideal Customer
[15:16 - 18:56] BHAG 
[18:57 - 23:12] Lightning Round 
[23:13 - 26:43] Chris & Greg Takeaways
[26:43 - 28:02] Outro
 
Resources:
Website:     https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Providing Sustainable Livelihoods in Afghanistan with Keith Alaniz

Howdy, Ags! Keith Alaniz ‘04 returns to the show today to share the progress his company, Rumi Spice, has made and what actions he took to get the business where it is now. He describes the beginnings of the business, the lessons he’s learned and pivots he’s taken, as well as the importance of following your North Star, and much more. If you would like to connect with Keith and Rumi Spice, check out their website at https://www.rumispice.com/  or on Instagram @rumi_spice!           
 
About
Rumi Spice, is a direct source of the highest quality spices from rural farmers and women in Afghanistan to help provide reliable wages and economic stability. Rumi Spice is on a mission to create connections to the vibrant culture of the Middle East, its delicious food, and its people.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:36] Intro
[01:37 - 05:17] Starting Rumi Spice
[05:18 - 13:56] Changes Made to be Sustainably Profitable
[13:57 - 17:23] Impact, High-Quality, Transparency, Ethical Sourcing  
[17:24 - 21:33] Political Risk 
[21:37 - 25:58] Lessons Learned 
[25:59 - 29:44] Leveraging AI in Rumi Spice 
[29:45 - 31:16] BHAG & Connect with Keith   
[31:17 - 36:37] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[36:38 - 37:49] Outro
 
Resources:
Website: https://www.rumispice.com/            
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
 
Connect with Greg and Chris!
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Serving the Life Blood of the Economy with Brittany Lanphier

Howdy Ags! Today we are joined by Managing Partner of Lanphier LLP, Brittany Lanphier ‘07! Brittany talks about her firm’s journey, their biggest challenges to growth, and how they are leveraging technology within the virtual workplace. We want to give a big thanks to Brittany for sharing her time and business savvy. Please leave us a rating and review of this episode and we’ll see you next time. 
Contact: Brittany Lanphier
www.cpafirm.co
720-961-0310
2000 S. COLORADO BLVD., TOWER 1, SUITE 10800
DENVER, CO 80222
Books:  Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
 
Timestamps & Show Notes: 
(0:00 - 3:40) Intro / Favorite Aggie Memory
(3:41 - 5:48) About Lanphier LLP (small but sophisticated clients)
(5:49 - 8:58) Developing the Lanphier Value Proposition
(8:59 - 15:32) Overcoming the Biggest Challenge Within the Past Year
(15:33 - 24:22) BHAG (expansion, leveraging technology, remote staff)
(24:23 - 28:48) Lightning Round, Aggie Network Shoutout, Contact
(28:49 - 32:27) Final Thoughts / Outro
Resources:   
AGH Website:  https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
 
Connect with Greg and Chris!
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Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw