In this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Don Powell of DentCraft of Texas shares what really happens behind the scenes of hail damage and dent repair. From navigating slow insurance approvals to explaining why “10 dents” might actually be 100, Don brings clarity to a process most customers find confusing. His passion for tackling tough repairs—especially aluminum and luxury vehicles—sets DentCraft apart in a crowded industry. If you’ve ever faced hail damage or wondered what really goes into restoring a vehicle, this conversation is a must-listen.

Contact:

https://dentcraftoftexas.com/

• The Insurance Process Matters: Repairs can’t begin until insurance approves the claim, which may take anywhere from a day to a month depending on the provider and the season.

• Supplements Are Common: Initial estimates are rarely the final word—many hail damage cases require multiple supplements to cover unseen or underestimated repairs.

• No “Average” Repair: Costs can range from $1,500 to $30,000 depending on the vehicle and extent of damage—sometimes nearing total loss territory.

• Expert Eye & Tools: What looks like “10 dents” to a customer often reveals 100+ under specialized lights and equipment. DentCraft prides itself on accuracy and honesty in evaluation.

• Challenging Metals, Expert Care: Don specializes in aluminum and high-end vehicles like Tesla and Range Rover, where many dent shops avoid the work. He thrives on the challenge and continuous learning.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

Ben & Melandy Ward of Riverlife Church share their powerful story of transformation—from brokenness to building a faith family in Celina, TX. Their vision? A place where people flourish, families thrive, and generations grow together in God’s presence.

Contact:

[email protected]

https://theriverlife.church/

5 Key Takeaways

Church as Family: Riverlife Church isn’t about buildings—it’s about people. Ben & Melandy see church as God’s family, where love, worship, and community thrive.

A Life Transformed: Their personal journey from brokenness and darkness in Shreveport to finding healing through faith fuels their calling to bring the same transformation to others.

Called to Celina: They believe God ordered their steps to Celina, TX, a growing city where they could plant a church rooted in authenticity and real connection.

Organic & Intentional: Riverlife’s model avoids “copy-and-paste” church practices, focusing instead on essentials—presence, community, and discipleship.

Generations Together: Their vision includes all ages and backgrounds, creating a faith family where fractured homes and lives can be restored in God’s presence.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

Barbara Giesing of BAG HR Consulting calls herself a “drama exterminator”—helping small businesses eliminate workplace conflict, clarify roles, and build strong, compliant teams. From fixing broken onboarding to saving thousands in unnecessary benefits, she ensures businesses grow with clarity, accountability, and compassion. She blends traditional HR wisdom with modern tools like AI while keeping people—and their dignity—at the center.

https://www.baghrconsulting.com/

5 Key Takeaways from Barbara Giesing – BAG HR Consulting

• Drama Exterminator for Businesses – Barbara specializes in resolving workplace conflict by bringing clarity, accountability, compassion, and honesty to HR processes, ensuring everyone understands their role and expectations.

• Small Business HR Fixer – She helps small business owners avoid costly hiring mistakes, improve onboarding, set clear expectations, and keep operations and HR aligned for smoother growth.

• Respectful & Clear Terminations – When letting employees go, Barbara focuses on empathy, respectful communication, and clearly explaining the “why” to maintain dignity for all parties.

• Optimizing Benefits & Saving Costs – She often uncovers unnecessary expenses in benefits packages, customizes offerings based on what employees truly value, and ensures staff understand how to use them.

• AI, Cybersecurity & Modern HR – Barbara embraces AI for idea generation and productivity but stresses the importance of training, policy creation, and cybersecurity education to protect organizations.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

“You can never have too many backups.”

From Finance to Franchising: Meet Uche Ajalla, Owner of NerdsToGo McKinney

In this episode of Growing Your Business, Uche shares how he helps businesses prevent disaster before it strikes with proactive IT solutions—from cloud backups to phishing defense. He’s not just solving tech problems—he’s educating clients, empowering growth, and making IT approachable for everyone.

https://www.nerdstogo.com/mckinney-tx/

(469) 772-5048

1. Data Recovery Experts: Uche highlights that data loss—from hardware damage to phishing attacks—is their most frequent and urgent client issue. NerdsToGo offers in-house multi-level data recovery solutions, saving both businesses and families from devastating digital losses.

2. Managed IT Plans for SMBs: With Essentials and Premium service plans, NerdsToGo provides IT support ranging from email setup and security to cloud backups—tailored per user, making tech management seamless for growing companies.

3. A Counselor’s Approach to Tech: Uche doesn’t just fix problems—he educates. His consultative style helps business owners understand their vulnerabilities and make smarter IT decisions without feeling overwhelmed.

4. Entrepreneurial Pivot: Uche transitioned from finance and ERP implementation to owning a NerdsToGo franchise, driven by a passion for tech, service, and entrepreneurship—a powerful story of reinvention.

5. People-First Tech: Whether helping small businesses scale or setting up a new device for someone’s elderly parent, Uche finds joy in problem-solving and empowering people with reliable tech solutions.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

“It does get better. The gap closes. Healing happens when we face our fears—together.”

– Tracy Dickey

“When you've been broken, touch can be terrifying. But healing happens one move, one hug, one class at a time.”

Meet Tracy Dickey of Empty Hand Open Heart, who’s changing lives through trauma-informed self-defense. With over 11 years of work in domestic abuse and trafficking shelters, Tracy’s mission is healing through empowerment. Learn how she transforms fear into strength—and how your company or donation can help her reach even more survivors.

https://emptyhandopenheart.org/

1. Transforming Trauma Through Empowerment Tracy uses trauma-informed self-defense training to help survivors of abuse, trafficking, and rape regain confidence, control, and dignity.

2. 11 Years of Healing Work She’s worked with thousands of women in shelters across North Texas, tailoring self-defense to avoid triggering past trauma—sometimes teaching a simple wrist grab takes weeks of healing and trust.

3. Partnerships with Shelters & Police Tracy works directly with shelters like Treasure Vessels Foundation and collaborates with local police to reach vulnerable women in need of recovery and empowerment.

4. Self-Funded & Seeking Support Much of the organization’s funding comes out of Tracy’s own pocket. She’s actively seeking monthly donors, corporate sponsors, and support for gear like protective suits ($4,000 each) to expand her mission.

5. Corporate Workshops = Healing + Awareness Empty Hand Open Heart also offers self-defense workshops for businesses—both to raise funds and awareness. These events blend empowerment, team bonding, and support for survivors.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

Meet Jennie Hebert of ABear Insurance Agency – a heart-led insurance expert who turned personal hardship into purpose. From Medicare to life insurance, Jennie makes health coverage personal, understandable, and fraud-proof. Her advice? Don’t wait till you’re 65. Plan early, ask questions, and talk to someone you trust.

💡 Whether you’re navigating care for a loved one or managing your own coverage, Jennie’s mission is simple: “Insurance should come with a human face.”

www.ABearInsurance.com

1. Insurance with a Human Touch Jennie emphasizes personalized service, offering clients direct, consistent communication instead of frustrating 800-numbers or call centers.

2. A Mission Born from Personal Experience After caring for her mother post-loss of her father, Jennie was thrust into the Medicare system and discovered her passion for educating others about complex healthcare options.

3. Beyond Medicare While she began in Medicare, Jennie now offers marketplace plans, life insurance, long-term care, dental, vision, hearing, and cancer policies — guiding people of all ages and situations.

4. Advocate for the Vulnerable Jennie goes beyond the job—helping caregivers of elderly or memory-impaired clients with practical tools like phone labels and personalized check-ins, ensuring they avoid fraud and misinformation.

5. The Power of Trust & Transparency As an independent agent, she represents all major providers. Clients can rely on her honest advice with no sales pressure, just a real person offering real help.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano and hosted by Buddy Broyles:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

What happens when a love for hospitality meets a vision for meaningful gathering? You get The Table—a boutique space where business, family, and community intersect.

In this heartfelt episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles, Abigail Rippee shares how her family turned a simple idea into a sanctuary for connection, meetings, and celebrations—with fresh cookies, cozy rooms, and unmatched care.

Whether you’re planning your next team offsite or baby shower, The Table isn't just a space—it's a feeling.

🍪 Southern hospitality 🤝 Personalized service 🏡 Family legacy 💼 Business + Events 📍 Adriatica, TX

Website: https://www.thetablemckinney.com/

🔹 Five Key Takeaways from Abigail Rippee:

1. Hospitality with Heart The Table is a family-owned, boutique meeting and event space in Adriatica Village, built on the foundation of true Southern hospitality—think homemade baked goods, personalized service, and being treated like a guest in someone’s home.

2. Spaces with Purpose With six creatively themed rooms named after family traditions, The Table accommodates intimate gatherings and business meetings ranging from 3 to 100 guests, offering everything from cozy nooks to full training rooms.

3. Nonprofits Welcome Abigail passionately supports local nonprofits, offering discounted rates and a high-touch experience that allows these organizations to feel valued and refreshed while they regroup, plan, and connect.

4. Rooted in Family Legacy The business is a culmination of her father’s tech consulting background and her mother’s passion for hosting and cooking. Every detail—from sour cream softie cookies to room names—tells part of their story.

5. A Place to Gather and Grow More than a venue, The Table is a hub for community and connection. From grad parties to leadership retreats, Abigail ensures each guest feels seen, celebrated, and at home.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

“Why waste your Saturday at a lube shop?” Meet Brine Beresford, founder of Mobile Auto RX, who’s changing oil and the game. From fleet services at 7am to driveway repairs while you eat lunch with your kids, Brine blends old-school values with modern-day convenience. Inspired by his great-grandfather (nicknamed “Doc of Motors”), he’s keeping people—and their vehicles—running smoothly with trust, efficiency, and heart.

🔧 Mobile Auto RX: Where the doctor makes house calls—for your car. 📍Serving the McKinney/DFW area | 🚐 Fleet & personal service | 🛠 Concierge auto care

Contact (Call or Text): (430) 295-6795

1. Convenience Meets Quality Brine offers mobile oil changes, brake jobs, tune-ups, and more—at your location. No waiting rooms, no wasted time. Just hand over your keys and carry on with your day.

2. Fleet Services That Boost Productivity Ideal for small business fleets (5–10 vehicles), Brine shows up early, services work trucks while crews load up, and keeps companies moving without downtime.

3. Personal, Trustworthy, and Pressure-Free Unlike chain shops driven by upsells, Brine’s service is low-pressure and relationship-based. He’s your go-to mechanic—not a stranger behind a bay door.

4. Inspired by Legacy, Driven by Passion His business name and branding stem from his great-grandfather, a Ford mechanic known as “Doc.” Brine honors that legacy with every customer interaction.

5. Oil Change Myths Busted Forget waiting 10,000 miles—Brine explains why changing oil early protects your engine and how cheap filters can leave contaminants cycling through your system.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

Meet Roberto Gonzalez, co-founder of WashBroz, who turned a COVID-era hustle into a thriving family-owned exterior cleaning business serving North Texas. From washing trash cans to cleaning 19-story hotels, Roberto’s journey is rooted in faith, grit, and a mission to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. 💧🚿✨

“When your back's against the wall, there's no other option but to grind.” — Roberto Gonzalez #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness #DFWBusiness #YoungLeaders #WashBroz #GrowingYourBusiness

Contact: https://washbroz.com/

1. From Trash Cans to Skyscrapers: What started as a way to help cover college costs during COVID grew into WashBroz—a full-service residential and commercial exterior cleaning company now servicing major properties like The Statler Hotel.

2. Faith, Family & Vision: Built by Roberto and his brothers, WashBroz is a family-first business with strong core values—integrity, excellence, courtesy, and teamwork—driving both culture and growth.

3. Customer-Centric and Tech-Savvy: WashBroz thrives on quick, responsive service, using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to attract and connect with clients. Automation and fast follow-up are key parts of their strategy.

4. Mentorship and Real-World Learning: Roberto skipped going back to college to support his family, instead pouring into coaching and business mentorship. Now he dreams of helping others own franchises rather than take on student debt.

5. Scaling with Purpose: With recurring residential services and a growing footprint in commercial cleaning, WashBroz has its eyes set on franchising—creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs to build careers with meaning.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/

🚀 "You can’t get back time. But you can win it back with AI." On this episode of Growing Your Business, Buddy Broyles sits down with Nathan Brown, founder of HiVergent AI, to explore how small business owners can use AI to automate, scale, and save valuable time.

💡 From email overload to appointment scheduling and AI “agents,” Nathan breaks it all down in a way any business leader can understand—and apply.

Top 5 Takeaways:

1. AI Isn’t Just for Big Companies Nathan’s mission is to help small businesses harness AI tools already within reach—many just need education and support to use what they already have.

2. Save Time, Not Just Money Nathan focuses on identifying repetitive, time-consuming tasks that AI can automate—freeing up hours per week for small business owners.

3. AI Agents Are Here to Help Tools like Lindy AI and voice automation platforms allow small teams to scale customer service, lead management, and scheduling—without hiring more staff.

4. You’re Probably Already Using AI From Gmail filters to CRM enhancements, most companies already use AI without realizing it. Nathan helps them unlock deeper value with proper training.

5. Prompting Is a Power Skill Nathan urges businesses to invest in learning AI prompting to maximize results from tools like ChatGPT. It’s all about what—and how—you ask.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios in Plano:

https://www.bluemicstudios.com/

https://caddooffices.com/