Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Howdy Ags, this is Greg Martin, co host of the Aggie Growth Hacks podcast. As we're getting ready to roll into Thanksgiving season, Chris and I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you, the faithful Aggie Growth Hacks family. We have loved spotlighting Aggie entrepreneurs for the past 100 plus episodes, and we could not have done it without your love and support.
It has been so awesome to see the Aggie spirit alive and well through entrepreneurship. To see the grit, creativity and determination in the face of uncertainty, and it has been soul filling to hear that while entrepreneurship is hard, it is also rewarding. So in lieu of an episode drop this week, Chris and I would like to extend an invitation to all the good acts who are listening to come join us on a future episode.
We are already filling up slots for season 8. But there are a few slots still open. If you're an Aggie entrepreneur or even a or even an entrepreneur we would love to hear from you connect with either Chris or I on LinkedIn or Facebook, or you can email us at Aggie growth hacks at gmail. com and let us know you're interested.
As always, we want to say thank you to the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship for their continued support of Aggie Growth Hacks and Aggie Entrepreneurs everywhere. I know this is a little bit of a different episode, but join us next week when we kick off four straight episodes that we recorded in person during this year's Aggie 100 Celebration.
I guarantee you on that one; you'll not miss any of these until next time. This is Greg Martin. Thanks!
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 07, 2023
Feedback Will Save Your Company with Stefani Pady
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Howdy, Ags! Leading today’s discussion is our guest, Stefani Pady ‘05 with GLS Coaching and Consulting! Stefani shares her expertise in growth, leadership, and sales, as well as, the leadership component missing from organizations and the antidote to it. If you would like to connect with Stefani or to benefit from her consulting and coaching services, check out her website for more information!
About
As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker, Stefani specializes in aiding personal and professional growth through study and practical application of proven leadership methods, as well as, personality assessment.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:46] Intro
[00:47 - 05:46] The Opportunity to Work with Several Startups
[05:47 - 08:27] Learning to Accept Feedback and to Lead at A&M
[08:28 - 12:56] Leaving Corporate to Start Two Organizations
[12:57 - 17:22] Biggest Leadership Tools Used & Maximizing Impact
[17:23 - 20:42] The Antidote to Leadership Struggles
[20:43 - 21:49] BHAG
[21:53 - 28:06] Lightning Round and Connect with Stefani
[28:07 - 30:37] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[30:38 - 31:35] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://glscoach.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 Oct 31, 2023
Utilize Customer Service to Win Big with Ross Lindsey
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Howdy, Ags! Buzzing in to join today’s episode is Ross Lindsey, Co-Owner at Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting! Ross shares his passion for serving others and building relationships through his two businesses, curating social media to be a networking tool, and evolving himself by constantly learning. If you would like to contact Ross or utilize his services, visit his LinkedIn profile!
About
Ross Lindsey is Co-Owner at Mosquito Hunters and Humbug Holiday Lighting Services of Southlake - North Richland Hills - Grapevine, Texas.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:25] Intro
[01:26 - 12:25] Franchising/ Hiring/ Brand Awareness
[12:26 - 15:00] Humbug Franchise & Facebook Groups
[15:01 - 16:49] The Expansive Aggie Network
[16:50 - 20:03] Overcoming The Challenge of Education and Expectations
[20:04 - 27:25] Humbug Holiday Lighting
[27:26 - 31:15] BHAG
[31:19 - 34:19] Lightning Round/ Contact Ross
[34:20 - 36:47] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[36:48 - 38:21] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-lindsey-7bb38921/
https://mosquitohunters.com/southlake-tx/
https://humbugholidaylighting.com/southlake-tx/
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 Oct 24, 2023
Aggie 100 Celebration with Jeff Markim and John Albers
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Howdy, Ags! We have two returning Aggie 100 winners, Jeff Markim and John Albers, joining us today as we celebrate another spectacular Aggie 100 year! Tag along as we discuss the ever-changing process of entrepreneurship alongside the Aggie 100 winners from 2022 and 2021. Jeff and John talk about reputation, their secret to finding great talent and how important the Aggie network is to their businesses. For more information about Aggie 100 please visit: https://aggie100.com/!
About
Jeff Markim is the Founder and CEO of Leasepoint Funding Group. He is a serial entrepreneur, having created multiple companies and now, actively managing several strategies within the private credit space.
John Albers is the Founder and CEO of Albers Aerospace. The company is headquartered in the Dallas area and comprises Three Business Units: (1) Manufacturing, (2) Engineering, Aviation, MRO, and (3) Innovative Technologies.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 04:39] Intro/ About Aggie 100
[04:40 - 08:02] Twelve Month Update
[08:03 - 13:53] Maturing Financial Processes
[13:54 - 18:22] What Are Leasepoint and Albers Aerospace?
[18:23 - 22:25] Valuable A&M Leadership Skills
[22:26 - 27:05] Keeping Up with Changes
[27:06 - 32:52] Thirst for Knowledge/ Failing Forward
[32:53 - 38:17] Finding Your Key People
[38:18 - 40:38] Being a Student of Your Customer
[40:39 - 43:21] Protecting Your Reputation
[43:22 - 47:32] Advice to Transform Your Team
[47:33 - 50:28] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[50:29 - 51:54] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://albers.aero/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnalbers1/
https://www.leasepointfg.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmarkim/
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 Oct 17, 2023
Teams Over Everything - How to Scale the Impossible with Greg Jasper
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Howdy, Ags! We hope you’re hungry for today’s episode with our returning guest, Greg Jasper! Greg is a partner in five The Angry Elephant locations around Aggieland. He joins us today to serve a look into the vital systems he is creating to take The Angry Elephant brand nationwide. We’d like to thank Greg and his team at the Angry Elephant for sponsoring and being great hosts for the past 4 episodes of Aggie Growth Hacks. Next time you’re in the BCS area, stop by one of The Angry Elephant locations and tell them Aggie Growth Hacks sent you!
About
Greg Jasper is a partner in five locations of The Angry Elephant. He is also a partner in Stafford Barrett, a comprehensive Commercial Real Estate company based in College Station, TX.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:57] Intro
[00:58 - 05:39] Partnering with The Angry Elephant
[05:40 - 08:37] Opening Setbacks & Operating Different Businesses
[08:38 - 12:10] Resiliency, Grit, Persistence
[12:11 - 15:56] Challenges Opening New Bars
[15:57 - 21:39] Unique Menu at The Angry Elephant/ Locations
[21:40 - 22:48] BHAG
[22:52 - 28:19] Lightning Round
[28:20 - 29:13] Where to Find Greg
[29:14 - 31:35] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[31:36 - 32:48] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-jasper-ccim-2064679/
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 Oct 10, 2023
One Man Band to Tactical Team in 12 Months with Jason Beasley
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Howdy, Ags! Count on today’s guest, Jason Beasley ‘95, to share his passion for helping and supporting entrepreneurs with his fractional accounting firm, The Beasley Group. Whether you’re growing a team or getting your numbers right, Jason reminds you that success isn’t always about dollars and cents. To grow your business, connect with Jason at The Beasley Group website.
About
The Beasley Group is a fractional accounting firm owned and operated by Jason Beasley and his wife, Lynette. Jason has nearly 20 years of experience with companies of various sizes and his financial expertise goes farther than bookkeeping. At The Beasley Group, clients can also expect custom financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and planning, and vision setting and achievment.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:07] Intro
[01:08 - 04:35] From Reluctant Entrepreneurship to Long Time Clients
[04:36 - 06:38] Building Business Around Service
[06:39 - 10:10] Managing Growth
[10:11 - 12:26] Showing Clarity on Success
[12:27 - 18:36] Scaling The Beasley Group
[18:37 - 20:31] BHAG
[20:34 - 24:49] Lightning Round & Connect w/ Jason
[24:50 - 27:07] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[27:08 - 28:11] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://thebeasleygroup.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 Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Howdy, Ags! It’s time to suds up with our guest, Nicole Peele ‘18! In this episode, Nicole shares her journey after the military, the hard truths about entrepreneurship, and how she has grown her business with community and collaborations. Whether you want your own hand-crafted soap or are interested in learning how to start your own soap business, connect with Nicole Peele on LinkedIn, Instagram (jpluxe23), or the JPLuxe website!
About
Nicole Peele is the founder and owner of JP Luxe (Jean Peele Luxurious Collection) a bath and body company specializing in handmade products from scratch in small batches. JP Luxe provides wholesale opportunities, custom orders as well as teaching soap making classes. We teach liquid soap making and cold process soap making class virtually. Nicole is also a 2018 graduate of the Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Veterans at Texas A&M University.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:33] Intro
[01:34 - 05:50] Entrepreneurship After The Military
[05:51 - 08:32] Getting Out of Your Own Way
[08:33 - 10:16] Fear of Success
[10:17 - 16:36] Business Model, Local Ingredients, Training Others
[16:37 - 18:35] BHAG
[18:38 - 20:59] Lightning Round
[21:00 - 23:36] Connect with Nicole
[23:37 - 26:12] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[26:13 - 27:17] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://jpluxe.bigcartel.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 Sep 26, 2023
How to Start a Restaurant during a Pandemic with Holly Johnston
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Howdy, Ags! We hope you have a hearty appetite for today’s episode. Today we are joined with Holly Johnston ‘99, Franchise Owner of Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, to hear her experience in the restaurant industry and how she overcame the many obstacles of opening a restaurant in the midst of the pandemic. You can find Holly at their brick and mortar location in college station or over in Aggie Park on game days!
About
Holly Johnston is an experienced Restaurant Operator with a demonstrated history of working in the restaurant industry and skilled in catering, budgeting, event planning, and more. Connect with Holly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-johnston-0901b67/
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:00] Intro
[01:01 - 05:14] Experience In The Restaurant Industry
[05:15 - 09:19] Community at A&M/ Tailgating & Kyle Field
[09:20 - 13:32] Showing Up with Authenticity
[13:33 - 16:48] BHAG
[16:51 - 19:51] Lightning Round
[19:52 - 21:16] Support and Contact Holly
[21:17 - 24:07] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways
[24:08 - 24:57] Outro
Resources:
Website: https://www.costavida.com/locations/0168
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