This week Dan is sitting down with entrepreneur, a self-made billionaire and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria. John is probably most known as the co-founder of Paul Mitchell line of hair products and The Patrón Spirits Company. His generosity is also a key feature to his work and his life.

Guest: John Paul DeJoria

Host: Dan Dillard

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

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This week Dan is sitting down with Gordy Quist. Gordy is probably known best as one of the members of Band of Heathens. He had a very interesting path, starting out in finance and eventually making his way back to his passion in music. Dan and Gordy talk about working in the music industry and all the steps it took Gordy to make it where he is today.

Guests: Gordy Quist

Host: Dan Dillard

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

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This week Dan is sitting down with Louis Black. Louis is one of the founders of the Austin Chronicle and the SXSW festival. He has also directed a documentary, executive produced a few films, and was a founding member of the Austin Film Society. Dan digs in and finds out how Louis got his start and what he loves about music, culture, and film.

Guests: Louis Black

Host: Dan Dillard

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

Music by: Scott Holms

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Ash Almonte is an Austin multimedia artist. She is primarily inspired by beautiful color, incredible music, and outrageous fashion . She is also moved by the process of change, individuals who are doing kind things in the world for others, and hearing about miraculous stories of the past and present. In essence, Ash is moved by life and inspired by every minute of it. She is represented by Lisa Russell, owner and operator of The Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery in Austin, Texas. Her and Dan explore her history and inspiration in this week's episode.

Guests: Ash Almonte

Host: Dan Dillard

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

Music by: Scott Holms

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Stuart Thomajan has found the magical formula for restaurant investments. He has made sure not to put himself or his company into a box giving them room to invest where they think it's smart, and be able to make big moves in Austin. Dan and Ryan jump into conversation this week to hear more about how Stuart got his start and where he sees Austin's restaurant scene moving into the future.

Guests: Stuart Thomajan

Host: Dan Dillard, Ryan Francis

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

Music by: Scott Holms

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Christy Pipkin is the executive director of the Nobility Project, as the director she creates motivating documentaries and short films, as well as overseeing educational outreach in the US and abroad. She believes that by improving conditions in one community you improve the state of the global community. Dan and Ryan jump into conversation this week to hear more about how Christy came to the Nobility project, and how learn how we can all do more as global citizens.

Guests: Christy Pipkin

Host: Dan Dillard, Ryan Francis

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

Music by: Scott Holms

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With interests spanning from VC funding to real estate Gregg Alvarez has been at the forefront of innovation in multiple industries. Always asking why something doesn't exist or being done better, Gregg has kept a watchful eye on how technology is rapidly changing how business works. Dan and Ryan jump into conversation this week to talk all things innovation and how to make sure you keep the right people in your circle.

Guests: Gregg Alvarez

Host: Dan Dillard, Ryan Francis

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

Music by: Scott Holms

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Randy Cohen wanted to make buying tickets to your favorite event easier, and he has done just that. With over 30 years of experience making customers happy, and experiences happen all over the country for millions of people, Randy knows what it takes to create amazing customer service moments. Sitting down with Dan and Ryan this week we dig in to find out how to make your hustle your happy place.

Guests: Randy Cohen

Host: Dan Dillard, Ryan Francis

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

Music by: Scott Holms

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John Arrow of Mutual Mobile kicked off his career as an innovator and entrepreneur at the young age of 22. Taking his company onto the Fortune 2011 Most Promising Companies list, at number one in the state of Texas, it has quickly expanded from the college dorm to over 300 employees. John has a way of seeing gaps in the market and making unique things happen. This week Dan talks to John about where he started, and how he has learned from success and failures in his career.

Guests: John Arrow

Host: Dan Dillard

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace

Music by: Scott Holms

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Frank Krasovec may have started with humble roots as a paper boy to as he began his journey to business greatness, but his drive has taken him far beyond his childhood home. From building empires at home and abroad Frank has been able to take all of his ventures far and beyond their original footprint and scale them into international successes.

Guests: Frank Krasovec

Host: Dan Dillard, Ryan Francis

Producer: Myrriah Gossett

Music by: Scott Holms

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