Business & Entrepreneurship Episodes

Monologue: $150 Cup of Joe What is CHEUGY? Karen's Rude Diner WTF- Weird True Facts-Media Disinformation and TikTok Netflix's Possible Rude Awakening Guest: Kristen Hafner took a job in advertising sales fresh out of college. She then began a family and was aching for a way to stay home with them. She used her passion for creativity and the arts to begin a photography hobby shooting for her friends and their little families. Referrals began to roll in and soon her hobby became a career. That was...

Monologue: The Collapse of iBuyers and OPENDOOR Kleptomaniac Michelle Electric Car Sales 10% of total sales in 2022 WTF Jewelry Facts Guest: Jamie Pope grew up in Lubbock but got to Austin and Dripping Springs as fast as she could. For more than 10 years now, the Liz James studio has been nestled in the hills of Westlake, just minutes outside of downtown Austin. Starting with a piece of wire, Jamie designs and creates jewelry to be worn everyday, everywhere you go. They love visitors to their st...

Monologue: Rinky Dink Domino Hall 18 Lightning Strikes Per SECOND! Mexican/American History Cliff Notes Guest: Yazmin Castaneda is a first generation Mexican American. She aspires to grow her connection with Mexico and help create a space where artisans can showcase their ethically made goods to the global market. For her, Origin Mexico represents an opportunity to give back to Mexico’s artisans and symbolizes the gratitude for the many opportunities presented to her family which have led her to...

Monologue: Goals and Resolutions for 2023 Motivation vs Discipline Rule of 1/3's Weird True Facts (WTF) Little known horse facts Guests; When Camille Carson was a little girl and spending time with her horse Detaunt, there was no schedule, no show, and no agenda. There wasn’t anyone telling them how they were supposed to do things and how they weren’t. They learned how to listen to one another, how to trust one another, and how to build connection and willingness to explore one another's boundar...

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Monologue: Real Estate Love Letters WTF (Weird True Facts) Twins Horrifying Design Trends Guest: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Glenna Devonport did what most were doing and went on multiple walks a day with her kids. Despite trying to take early or late walks before it got too hot, Glenna noticed that both her boy's were always sweating. She thought, "If we as adults are wearing moisture wicking, cute workout clothes, why aren't our Little Ones?" There sprouted the idea for a cute, comfortable...

Monologue: Wealthiest Individuals in Austin How to Trap an Armadillo Angelo Angelou Economic Summit Report Guest: James Fenelon is the paratrooper-turned-author of Four Hours of Fury, the untold story of Operation Varsity, the American 17th Airborne Division’s combat jump over the Rhine River in March 1945. Fenelon’s motivation to write about this massive airdrop originated with his love of history and his time in the military. He served for over a decade and is a graduate of the US Army’s A...

Joey and Dina Schechter met working for a short-term rental hospitality company. As two motivated, hard-working individuals, they were instantly drawn to each other. They were both parts of the operations team at an Austin hospitality company so they worked closely alongside one another often. While building out rooms and organizing inventory, they got to know each other quite well. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Pandemic cost them both our jobs and they were left, for lack of a better word, devast...

Hunter Connor owns the Terrace Club Wedding Venue located in the charming Texas Hill Country, now known as The Wedding Capital of Texas. The Terrace Club was the first real wedding venue in Dripping Springs. They have seen more than 20 years of couples say “I Do” in front of the breathtaking Hill Country sunsets! They have two beautiful ceremony sites, as well as a ballroom with 300 degrees of views. They pride themselves in not being a rustic venue, but instead offering a beautiful, romantic an...

Paul Guerrero was born in Midland, graduated from Texas Tech and moved to the Dripping Springs area as soon as he could. He is a self professed insurance geek that loves looking at roofs and insurance claims. He comes from a family of insurance agents and met his wife at an insurance convention. You'll enjoy hearing his stories and advice about how your insurance can work for you. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Drip...

(Contains Explicit Language) Brandon Cruz signed up for the US NAVY three months after 9/11 to become a SEAL. He served from 2001 to 2011 and talks about the SEAL training and BUDS process. Brandon loves his family and talks about how important they are to him. He regularly trains young men and women who want to sign up for special forces and has helped many youth go on to careers in the Coast Guard, Marines and Army. Brandon talks about his experience leaving the military and the challenges he,...

Erik Turcotte opened Turcotte Butchers and Deli in the midst of the pandemic and proved his naysayers wrong by quickly becoming one of the most popular restaurants in Dripping Springs. He had a vision for a local eatery with a menu full of local meats and sandwiches. The lines for Turcotte is usually out the door and people rave about his Philly Cheese Steak. He loves our community and give back through donations and offering meals to those less fortunate. You'll find him on the grill most days ...

Jeff and Angie Hendricks moved to Drippings Springs in 2018 from Golden Colorado. In 2019 they started Colorworld Housepainting right before Covid shut down the world. Jeff spent 20 years in the corporate marketing world working for fortune 500 companies like Coca Cola, Budweiser and Blockbuster. Angie spent 20 years teaching and will retire this year to start a new business venture in Dripping Springs. Their Paint the Town Proud program honors local volunteers for their service in our community...

Sara Debish is the owner of SoMa Events along with her business partner AnnMarie. She has a love for event planning and loves to help people put on their dream wedding or corporate celebration. She met her husband at Founders Day and was married on Founders Day 2005. Her background in corporate America in the healthcare world, and her passion to help people experience their dream wedding, led her to want to start her own business. She had 2 difficult pregnancies because of rare complications. Sa...

Bill Warren and Michelle Matthews are the owners of PIG PEN BBQ located in downtown Dripping Springs. We discuss the history and styles of Texas BBQ and Bill offers some tips on cooking your best BBQ ever. The Farmers Market in Dripping Springs is voted the best market in Texas. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small ...

How is honey produced and bottled? Sally Beggs from Sally Bee's Honey Co. joins us to talk about her bees and her honey and honey based products. We learn all about what makes great honey and why Texas honey is so special and good for you. We also discuss Marker Trees and Founders Day. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this...

Johnny Elrod of the Band FM RODEO and part owner of Barton Creek AC joins us to talk about the Dripping Springs music scene and how he ended up in the Air Conditioning business. He also talks about supply chain issues surrounding construction. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every e...

Mike Coble- He talks about Texas Tech, growing up in the panhandle, and his 34 year career in the mortgage business. Mike speaks about what he sees happening in the lending world and what he thinks the coming years will bring to the financial world. He also talks about losing his father at an early age and how that impacted him growing up. Learn about the history, events and people that make Dripping Springs a destination for people moving to Texas. "West of Weird" is what the locals say. Dripp...