The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media

The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media

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The Strategic Business Influencer presented by Zilker Media episodes

  • The Power of Purposeful Leadership: Tanya M. Miller on Building Trust in Banking
    What does leadership look like in an industry built on trust?

    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Tanya M. Miller, President & Co-Founder of PrimeBank, to talk about what it means to lead with both heart and discipline in today’s financial world.

    Tanya shares her journey from rising through the ranks in community banking to leading one of Texas’s most respected institutions, and how she’s helping shape a new generation of leaders who value relationships as much as results.
    28 min
  • How Angelica Connor Builds Culture, Trust, and Growth at Stansell Construction
    What happens when a 22-year-old marketing graduate steps into one of the most male-dominated industries and transforms it with heart, grit, and a fresh perspective?

    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Angelica Connor, CEO of Stansell Construction, one of the few certified women-owned general contractors in Florida and one of the fastest-growing women-led companies in the country.

    Angelica shares her incredible story of joining the company her father purchased, working her way from the front desk to the C-suite, and ultimately purchasing a majority stake in 2021 to lead Stansell into a new era of growth, culture, and innovation.
    24 min
  • Why Doing Good Is Good Business with Travis McAshan
    What does it look like to build a business where purpose and performance go hand in hand?

    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Travis McAshan, Founder and CEO of GLIDE, an award-winning digital creative agency and Certified B Corporation based in Austin, Texas. For nearly two decades, Travis has led a purpose-driven team that creates beautiful, high-performing websites for startups, nonprofits, and established brands—all with a mission to make a positive impact in the world.
    35 min
  • Green Pest Control and Beyond: Gordon Doran on Standing Out in Any Industry
    What does it take to build a business that stands out in industries often seen as commodities, like pest control and home services? For Gordon Doran, the answer is simple: lead with care, purpose, and integrity.

    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Gordon, serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Natran Green Pest Control, Houston and Austin’s original eco-friendly pest service provider. Gordon is also the owner of Advantage Pro Services, a leading home services company. Since launching Natran in 2006, he’s built companies rooted in protecting people, pets, and the planet, while creating workplaces where employees feel valued and customers feel cared for.
    31 min
  • From Tanning Salons to Global Tech: Nash Abbas on Solving Problems with Innovation
    What happens when a Fortune 500 software manager buys a tanning salon, and ends up transforming an entire industry?

    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Nash Abbas, Founder & CEO of Tan-Link. What started as a single tanning salon quickly turned into a chain across five Texas cities, and ultimately into Tan-Link, the software platform now powering some of the largest salon chains in the world.
    24 min
  • Tech Built by Humans: Leadership, Trust, and Innovation with Art Powell
    What does it take to build a technology company that thrives for nearly 20 years in one of the fastest-moving industries? For Art Powell, the answer comes down to one word: trust.

    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Art Powell, Founder & CEO of Trinsic Technologies. Since 2005, Art has transformed Trinsic into a trusted IT solutions partner for companies across Central Texas and beyond. With more than 25 years of experience in tech—including time at IBM and PCorder.com—Art shares how he’s built a company grounded in relationships, innovation, and a people-first approach.
    35 min
  • Elevating Human Potential in Business with Laurie Oswald
    How do today’s leaders navigate relentless change while keeping themselves, and their teams, energized, accountable and thriving?

    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Laurie Oswald, CEO of InteraWorks, a leader in performance development who has spent over two decades helping executives and organizations unlock human potential. Laurie’s background spans corporate tech, manufacturing, and now purpose-driven leadership at InteraWorks, where she guides global companies through transformation with tools that elevate both performance and well-being.
    23 min
  • Reinventing Dog Food and Redefining Entrepreneurship with Jaron Lukas
    What do Bitcoin exchanges and dog food have in common? Innovation, if you ask Jaron Lukas. In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Jaron Lukas, founder & CEO of Yumwoof Natural Pet Food and author of The Canine Coco Omega Effect. Before disrupting the pet food industry with clean-label, seed-oil-free, and synthetic-free formulations, Jaron founded and sold CoinSetter, one of the first venture-backed Bitcoin exchanges covered by CNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.
    40 min
  • Freedom, Focus, and Scaling Up with David Chavez
    In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with David Chavez, founder and CEO of Assured Strategy, serial entrepreneur, and Scaling Up coach. A military veteran, former CPA, and seasoned operator, David has helped over 280 businesses navigate growth, exits, and transformation. His journey spans taking five companies public during his time at Arthur Andersen, building and selling his own CPA firm, and now guiding leaders through high-stakes decisions with practical, battle-tested advice.
    24 min
  • From Filmmaker to Founder: Brandon Bloch’s Journey with Hometeam
    What happens when the world hits pause—and you decide to press play? In this episode of The Strategic Business Influencer, Paige Velasquez Budde sits down with Brandon Bloch, award-winning director and co-founder of Hometeam, a remote-first production company named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Brandon has led campaigns for global brands like Apple, HBO, Samsung, and T-Mobile, but his most important work might be how he and his co-founders pioneered a new model for creative production during one of the most uncertain times in modern history.
    33 min

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The Strategic Business Influencer is a podcast for founders, CEOs, and executives who want to outsmart, not necessarily outspend, the competition. Hosted by Paige Velasquez Budde, marketing…