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    Explore "dallasbusiness" with insightful episodes like "Dallas: Why Entrepreneur Cameron Johnson is Building the "Uber of Furniture" Across Texas", "Dallas: Why the DFW Commercial Real Estate Market is in Better Shape Than Experts Think", "Dallas: Invited Invests in Cuisine, Comfort and Pickleball to Elevate the Club Experience", "Dallas: Kinley Construction's Next Gen Leaders Transition Legacy Company Into Growth Mode" and "Hollie King: Founder of A+ Athletics LLC & Volleyball Coach" from podcasts like ""Texas Business Minds", "Texas Business Minds", "Texas Business Minds", "Texas Business Minds" and "Behind the Dreamers"" and more!

    Episodes (17)

    Dallas: Why Entrepreneur Cameron Johnson is Building the "Uber of Furniture" Across Texas

    Dallas: Why Entrepreneur Cameron Johnson is Building the "Uber of Furniture" Across Texas

    You can rent pretty much anything, but when it comes to furniture, it's expensive and most folks only rent a few pieces. Why not rent an entire house full of furniture, right down to the laundry hamper? That's what serial mover Cameron Johnson wondered, and why he start his company, Nickson, to address that need. In this episode DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed profiles this DFW-area entrepreneur. 

    Dallas: Why the DFW Commercial Real Estate Market is in Better Shape Than Experts Think

    Dallas: Why the DFW Commercial Real Estate Market is in Better Shape Than Experts Think

    When Grant Pruitt was a kid, his dad made him suit up and tag along on real estate meetings. Turns out, he loved tagging along and has made a successful career for himself, founding Whitebox Commercial Real Estate. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed invites Grant to share his expertise on the DFW commercial real estate market- specifically, why vacancy rates aren't as bad as the headlines may indicate.

    Dallas: Invited Invests in Cuisine, Comfort and Pickleball to Elevate the Club Experience

    Dallas: Invited Invests in Cuisine, Comfort and Pickleball to Elevate the Club Experience

    Many country clubs were considered dinosaurs prior to the pandemic. But in a post-covid world,  families are investing in meaningful experiences closer to home. That's where Dallas-based Invited is seizing the opportunity, transforming the tired clubs of yesterday into thriving social and activity hubs across the country. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed welcomes Invited CEO David Pillsbury to share what he and his team are doing to transform the industry.

    Dallas: Kinley Construction's Next Gen Leaders Transition Legacy Company Into Growth Mode

    Dallas: Kinley Construction's Next Gen Leaders Transition Legacy Company Into Growth Mode

    Arlington-based Kinley Construction has been in business for 40 years, and its parent company Kinley Corp dates back 110 years. It would be easy for the sprawling family business to maintain status quo. But instead, CEO Jimmy Kinley is going full speed ahead with aggressive plans to expand the business. In this episode, DBJ Reporter Alexa Reed explores the growth strategy with Kinley, one of our 40 Under 40 Honorees.

    Hollie King: Founder of A+ Athletics LLC & Volleyball Coach

    Hollie King: Founder of A+ Athletics LLC & Volleyball Coach
    This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Hollie King, the founder of A+ Athletics LLC, a full-service athletic training and college recruiting service that prepares athletes on and off the court. As a youth, Hollie had Epilepsy and was told she would never play on a varsity team. However, her love for volleyball was far greater than her condition, and Hollie went on to play both in high school and college before tearing her ACL. With the pursuit to motivate and encourage others to love this sport as much as she does, Hollie brings high energy and enthusiasm to her teams, always bringing out the best in her player. In addition to running A+ Athletics, Hollie is a head coach at Alcuin school here in Dallas.

    If you want more information regarding the college recruiting process, contact Hollie at CoachHollie13@gmail.com.

    These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.

    For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

    Malcolm Austin: Owner of MCA Seminars & Self Defense Instructor

    Malcolm Austin: Owner of MCA Seminars & Self Defense Instructor
    This week on Behind the Dreamers, we sit down with Malcolm Austin, the owner of MCA Seminars. Malcolm holds a black belt and has over 34 years of experience in Tae Kwon Do. In addition to all the martial arts he practices, he has over ten years in Tai Chi and is a certified meditation teacher and practitioner. Malcolm teaches a unique perspective on self-defense instruction called Mindful Self Defense and Self Awareness, which involves empowerment and situational avoidance.

    If you want to learn more about Malcolm's work, you can reach out to him at mcaseminars@outlook.com.

    These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.

    For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

    Ashlee Erickson: Producer, Makeup Artist & Content Creator

    Ashlee Erickson: Producer, Makeup Artist & Content Creator
    This week we sit down with Ashlee Erickson. She has been a professional international makeup artist for 20+ years, traveling worldwide. Ashlee has worked on fashion shows and been the artistic lead for Katy Perry on several American Music Award Shows. Her work appears on CMT, where she was the beauty liaison and lead artist for seven seasons of the number one rated show "Making the Team. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders." In this episode, we talk about Ashlee's introduction into the business, what she is up to now, the challenges she faced, and what she has learned through her journey. Be sure you stick around till the end when she shares how she bumped into Bono of U2.

    To learn more about Ashlee and her work, go to https://www.ashleeerickson.com.

    These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary.

    For a transcript of this episode, go to www.behindthedreamers.com.

    #146 Decisions Shape Your Destiny: Dustin Gutkowski

    #146 Decisions Shape Your Destiny: Dustin Gutkowski
    Dustin Gutkowski is the CEO of Results Roofing, a company operating in Dallas and Houston. He is also the host of the Real Raw Results Podcast.

    We open this episode up with Dustin talking about his upbringing and the moment at the age of 14 when he was sleeping on a bench, and he decided he didn't want his life to continue down the same path it had been traveling. We talk about the events leading up to the formation of his company, finding his purpose in the journey, and what has helped Results Roofing find success. He touches upon his podcast, and we finish up with some fun conversation centered around movies, Marvels, and food. Dustin is a reminder that we can always change the trajectory of our lives, and he sums it up best in this episode by saying, "decisions shape your destiny."

    Some points of conversation in the episode are;
    *the importance of relational versus transactional business
    *the importance of creating a culture within your organization
    *the importance of understanding what you don't want and getting laser-focused on what you do want
    *the importance of allowing your purpose to find you
    *understanding that money may not be what motivates you to stay in the game.

    You can learn more about Dustin and Results Roofing by visiting https://www.resultsroofing.com.

    These are our friends. These are your friends. AND they are living the extraordinary. #riseup #beamazing #beyoudoyou

    For a transcript of this episode, go to www.startergirlz.com.

    Ollie's in the Family: Get to Know DBJ's New Publisher

    Ollie's in the Family: Get to Know DBJ's New Publisher
    Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble welcome Ollie Chandhok, Market President and Publisher of Dallas Business Journal (DBJ), into the virtual MZ Studios in cyberspace. Ollie dives into data, his views on how the pandemic has changed the way people view news, and that 'Dallas swagger' he's come to love during his time here. As one of the largest business newsrooms in the state of Texas, Ollie discusses his work around diversity, equity and inclusion and what that means for the DBJ.

    Tune in for conversation with Shawn, Ryan and Ollie about all things Dallas (Business Journal), and some basketball banter.

    Follow Ollie on Twitter @acbjollie

    Subscribe and see contact info at dallasbusinessjournal.com

    Dallas eSports Team adding Fuel to the Fire

    Dallas eSports Team adding Fuel to the Fire
    The Dallas Fuel, our local Overwatch League team is preparing for their second season. On this episode of Deconstructing Dallas we talk with Mike Rufail, Owner and CEO of Team Envy and the Dallas Fuel. Mike discusses how he started in gaming and how the industry has become big business around the world.

    All break music from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Deconstructing Dallas Theme https://www.bensound.com/

    Hey Chica! Dallas Summit Supporting and Celebrating Women

    Hey Chica! Dallas Summit Supporting and Celebrating Women
    Veronica Torres joins the show to talk about Hey Chica Summit which started as a wellness conference but turned into a movement for Dallas Latinas. Veronica talks about a difficult period in her life which inspired her to found the summit. Ryan and Shawn also make their Super Bowl predictions.

    Show open & close theme: bensound.com

    All break music: incompetech.com

    Walmart in the Community around Dallas Episode 1.16

    Walmart in the Community around Dallas Episode 1.16
    Walmart Senior Director of Community Relations discusses changes he's seen in his time with the company, Walmart's philanthropic efforts and "open call" an opportunity for potential vendors to pitch their products.

    Shawn and Ryan also talk about other projects they are working on including "The Odyssey" a 500 ft. observation wheel to be built near the Trinity River and the Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at SMU's Dedman School of Law.

    Break music "Dueces" "TechLive" "Basic Implosion" "Miami Viceroy" and "Cold Sober" by
    Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Intro and Outro "Downtown" by from Bensound.com

    Episode sponsored by Buck Brush (buckbrushco.com) and the University of North Texas System (untsystem.edu).

    Will the Red Bird Rebirth Really Happen This Time?

    Will the Red Bird Rebirth Really Happen This Time?
    Shawn and Ryan speak to Red Bird Mall Owner/Developer Peter Brodsky about his plans for Red Bird and how he came to own the property. They guys may have also spent more than a little time discussing the Royal Wedding.

    #LivStrong

    http://www.omniplan.com/work/case-studies/red-bird-redevelopment.html

    http://deadmalls.com/malls/shipyard_shops_outlet.html

    Music from:

    https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

    Amazon HQ2 = Dallas' Trinity Groves says Douglas Newby Episode 1.9.2

    Amazon HQ2 = Dallas' Trinity Groves says Douglas Newby Episode 1.9.2
    Our guest Douglas Newby of dallasarchitectureblog.com makes the case that Trinity Groves in Dallas would make a great home for Amazon HQ2. According to Doug " it was innovators and visionaries who created Trinity Groves", and their ideas on development mesh well with what Amazon is looking for in a second home. Doug also talks about how close Trinity Groves is to other Dallas landmarks:

    .9 miles to the Design District
    .9 miles to Union Station
    .9 miles to American Airlines Center
    1.2 miles to Klyde Warren Park
    1.2 miles to Kessler Park
    1.4 miles to Stevens Park Golf Course
    1.4 miles to the Perot Museum
    1.5 miles to the Arts District
    2.8 miles to the Bishop Arts District
    3.7 miles to Fair Park
    4.9 miles to SMU
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