The Tomasz Show

I had a tremendous amount of joy interviewing Brittany Colberg, Vice President at Republic Title in Frisco, TX. She is an experienced Escrow Officer with a demonstrated history of excellence in the title insurance industry. She is dedicated to community service and work on the Frisco's Planning & Zoning Commission as an only woman. We get insights into her life as a mom of two beautiful daughters and wife to her husband Erich as well as talk about why title insurance is so critical in the real estate space.

Connect with Brittany HERE.

Bill Pasha has made a career in media production and programming working for organizations such as CBS before transitioning to entrepreneurship and business advisory full-time. Today, he leads a diverse U.S. holding company consisting of four subsidiaries that provide unique products and services to the Hospitality, Entertainment, and Media sectors. After helping open several restaurant concepts in Frisco, TX, he and his wife Debbie are bringing Nusr-Et aka Salt Bae Steakhouse to Dallas' Arts District.

Connect with Bill HERE.

Erik Treutlein, President & CEO at LegalInc in Frisco, TX is one of the most down to earth people that you can ever meet. He is an Air Force veteran and a very charismatic, fun to be around guy. When it comes to business, he keeps himself and others accountable to the highest standards while leading with passion, authenticity and exceptional business acumen. His team at LegalInc strives to change the way legal services are executed & delivered by automating mundane tasks that hold legal teams back. 

You can connect with Erik HERE.

When I first met Vontoba Terry, I had a feeling his story must be very unique. A former executive in the financial services industry that decided to pursue the entrepreneurial dream full-time after learning from retail experts and distributors such as Daymond John. Today, Vontoba and his wife Psyche own UI GlobalBrands, a supplier for over a dozen Fortune 500 retailers. Its core brand, Urban Hydration is sold in more than 7000 stores across the nation and they make a donation for every product they sell!

Connect with Vontoba HERE.

I am very pumped to share with you all the story of Hirbod Bigvand, CEO at Surfboard. He came to the U.S. with $300 in his pocket from Iran at the age of 16. He hustled his way through high school and college learning about entrepreneurship and developing two mobile applications. They became valuable learning experiences and over time, he launched the third app. Today, he and his staff are helping its users to capture their adventures freely within their respective communities utilizing geofence feature.

Connect with Hirbod HERE.

Lila Smith' story is one of a kind. She moved to Texas from the home state of New York, because of the LinkedIn community support and encouragement to find a new job. She found her calling through engagement on LinkedIn with people in posts and comments section. Utilizing her background in theatre and Intentional Communication methodology, she lights up entrepreneurs and business leaders to identify and express their true brand value. She helps people Say Things Better.

You can connect with Lila HERE.

NéAndré Broussard, Founder of Black Menswear, started his career in financial services before transitioning to the insurance field. As a hobby, he developed a passion for fashion. His mission is to encourage positivity behind the African American male image which often is showcased negatively in media. NéAndré contributes it to his ability to make connections with people of all backgrounds. We sit down and discuss how Black Menswear became a thriving community from extensive efforts on social media.

Connect with NéAndré HERE.

Ali Mirza, Founder of i Social You, came to the U.S. from Pakistan 9 days before the 9/11 attacks. As an entrepreneur and a business owner, he utilizes data analytics to help businesses grow their social media presence and generate sales. Beyond, he focuses on creating an engaging social presence for his clients. We highlight his unique background in engineering and how that degree has helped him to transition to the marketing field over time and go over why small steps lead to achieving big goals. 

Connect with Ali HERE.

Amine Bentahar came to the U.S. from Morocco. He is the Chief Digital Officer at Advantix Digital, one of the premier digital agencies in Dallas, TX serving many domestic and international brands. He speaks 4 languages and travels extensively to develop new business partnerships and to speak at various digital events worldwide. We discuss his humble beginnings in marketing and e-commerce, highlight his book: "Voice Search: The New Search Engine" and touch on the significance of this technology in our lives.

Connect with Amine HERE.

There isn’t a soul in Frisco, TX that doesn't know Ashley Miller, Director of Community Relations at the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Her humble Louisiana beginnings lead her to Texas just a few days after graduating college. Since then, her impact on the local community has been huge. We discuss how she developed her work ethic and what it meant to her growth as a professional over time, her skills as a connector and community influencer and why she took an inbound vendor call that nobody else would.

Connect with Ashley HERE.

Jason Croft is the Owner of Croft Media and the Host of The Jason Croft Show. He has spent almost 30 years in video and media production. He wanted to produce film and movies full-time so badly, that he was ready to drop out of college his freshman year. We dive into many aspects of his life: practicality and getting your hands dirty early on, passion for social media, how he became a great networker as an introvert, the importance of publishing video content and his journey as an entrepreneur!

Connect with Jason HERE.

Super pumped about this episode with Ana Rodriguez, Managing Director, Business Development & Latino Leadership Initiative at Southern Methodist University. We dive into Ana's passion - diversity & inclusion and what type of incredible value she provides to students and Fortune 1000 companies on a daily basis. We touch on her journey as a mom of 3, her mission to get her family out of poverty and why failure isn't an option!

Connect with Ana HERE.

Jake Thompson started his professional career as a freelancer during the recession doing marketing and branding consulting. As an athlete and a former football player, his competitive mindset led him to entrepreneurship and launching Compete Every Day brand where he helps active people stay motivated to reach their career, fitness, and life goals. We sat down to talk about his journey from corporate to launching his own business, growing organic social media presence and having a Cleaner's mindset!

Connect with Jake HERE.

Chris Sprague truly breathes and bleeds entrepreneurship. He made a name for himself early on in his career as an auto/collision and repair technician. Over time, he realized he hit a ceiling and decided to move to Texas with his family to become an entrepreneur. He bought a book on Amazon for $11 that lead him to become a pharmacy tech and a co-founder of a pharmaceutical wholesaler. Today, he owns multiple businesses and thinks about launching a few others. More importantly, without college education!

Connect with Chris HERE.

Sam Roach's family has been in the City of Frisco area since the late 1800s. He is a long-time resident and started his career as an engineer. Tables turned in the 1970s when he got a call from someone to rent a small part of his property. He then proceeded to get his broker license and the rest was history. I sat down with Sam to talk about his perspective on the City of Frisco today vs. his humble beginnings. We touch on 30+ years of his service to the local community and why giving back is critical to everybody's lives.

Connect with Sam HERE.

I was fortunate to interview Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College (PQC) and Fortune 50 World's Greatest Leader. He took a job that nobody wanted and took a college from the brink of being shut down to a thriving Higher Education institution. Michael is implementing the new urban college model with plans to open Paul Quinn campuses nationwide. We touch on finding your fulfillment, overcoming challenges, the meaning of transparency and discuss the art of an ask. As a huge fan for the game of basketball, Michael also shares his remarks on Duke Men's Basketball program. Lastly, he provides insight on the attempt to acquire the Memphis Grizzlies franchise prior to taking over as a President of PQC.

Connect with Michael HERE.

This episode with Judy Hoberman, an expert in promoting and retaining women in leadership positions, will help you extract a lot of value. We take a deeper dive into her journey from college to a successful career in selling insurance. We critique 7th place awards for kids and put emphasis on getting out of our comfort zones. Lastly, Judy shares an amazing example where she earned to work from home after a week of employment.

Connect with Judy HERE.

Pastor Richie Butler, Sr. Managing Director at Prescott Advisors is one of my dear friends and mentors. He channels his genuine spirit through everyone he encounters. I appreciated the opportunity to visit with him and discuss his football days at Southern Methodist University (SMU), the journey of being a pastor and a real estate investor, Project Unity, service on the Board of Trustees for SMU and the value of education. 

Connect with Richie HERE.

This conversation with Dr. Stephanie Knight, Dean of Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University (SMU) brought me a lot of great memories. Dr. Knight discusses experiences as a teacher in U.S. and Middle East, highlights the SMU's partnership with Toyota and Dallas School District. Lastly, we talk about the value of the Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management graduate program.

Connect with Stephanie HERE.

Pumped for this episode with Chris Bhatti, Assistant Dean for the Jonsson School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Chris provides a ton of value as he walks through his journey as a scholar at Southern Methodist University and UTD. We discuss the impact of higher education on youth and highlight him as a teacher at all female school. Lastly, we touch on the importance of mentorship and having your "why" when connecting with people.

Connect with Chris HERE.