America's Entrepreneur

Terrific discussion with Steve LeFavour as we discussed his journey into private equity, how companies are turned around and sold, and some of the common items that hold a company back. We dive into the company-side of private equity and eventual capital raise while also taking a look at how people can get involved in it as a career. We closed out the discussion talking about the 4x4x48 challenge with David Goggins.

Shout out to episode sponsor R.D. Adair PLLC (https://adair.law).

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A dynamic, fun, and interesting conversation, you will enjoy hearing from Courtney as she shares about her time as a crypto linguist with the Air Force and her subsequent work in the national defense / national security industry. We talk about leadership vs management, the challenges and opportunities in COVID, and the value and importance of mentors and networking. Tremendous conversation you'll enjoy!

Courtney mentioned Project Aristotle, here's the link: https://rework.withgoogle.com/print/guides/5721312655835136/

Shout out to today's sponsor, Veteran Executives Network (https://veteranexecutivesnetwork.com)

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A fun conversation with Sounde co-founder Devan Peplow. We talk about the journey of the company's co-founders, Devan Peplow, Mavis Tang, and Maddie Kingsbury as they took an idea and ran with it. We discuss the journey of refining an idea and the opportunities they had to pitch in front of a few competitions as they have worked to bring the company forward to launch. The app, Sounde, is set to be available for Android and iOS sometime this spring.

Shout out to episode sponsor R.D. Adair PLLC (https://adair.law)

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Had the opportunity to sit down with BPS Technology CEO Bravis Brown as we discussed a variety of topics, including leadership philosophies related to expertise, how licensing deals are structured, and how to roadmap a company for focused growth on a long-term objective. 

Shout out to episode sponsor R.D. Adair PLLC (https://adair.law).

A fun and multi-faceted discussion with Seth Keshel as we discussed the value of building relationships and the impact on the sales cycle COVID has had on business. We discussed how to deal with NO. We also spent some time talking about an unconventional method for finding a job.

A book he mentioned during the discussion:
48 Days to the Work You Love (https://amzn.to/3tjp2gj)

Shout out to episode sponsor R.D. Adair PLLC (https://adair.law).

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A quick tour of the first month of The DFW Business Podcast! What a fun month it's been! I give you a quick preview of some of the guests that have appeared on the show. Check them out, share them out, and let me know what YOU are most enjoying about the show! Thanks so much!

A fun and detailed discussion with Nathan Rylander on commercial real estate! We talk about some of the specifics related to how to secure office space in a commercial lease. We also discussed in detail some of the challenges, things to consider, and future possibilities of commercial real estate in our new COVID environment. Fascinating discussion you'll enjoy.
Shout out to episode sponsor R.D. Adair PLLC (https://adair.law)

Robert Bacon has an incredibly unique story, from his youngest years all the way to his very non-standard career in the military and government work. You'll get to hear firsthand about the experiences he's had regarding business, work, and family in a rapidly evolving international environment.

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Tyler Word, owner and President of 1st Response AC & Heating, Inc., joined the show to discuss how the HVAC industry has changed over the years and where it's headed, as well as some stories and tips for homeowners and some of the big problems they've helped solve. They are a tremendous company that you should call to serve your HVAC needs! (https://1stresponseac.com)

Leanna Sellars joined the show and spoke about her journey from Alaska to Texas and her career in real estate. We cover a variety of topics, from tips for buyers and sellers, to why the demand imbalance, the impact of COVID on the business, and looking down the road to future trends. You will love hearing her perspective on these topics and more.

Shout out to episode sponsor R.D. Adair PLLC (https://adair.law)

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