225 episodes
Texas Business Minds The Business Journals
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Presented by the The Business Journals of Texas and sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company, this series features in-depth conversations with Texas business leaders each week. We rotate through Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio to deliver insight from across the state.
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Austin: Booming Cannabusiness Battles Legal Hurdles Amidst Growing Consumer Demand
The cannabis industry in Texas is growing, pumping billions of dollars into the economy. But the industry faces potential bans on the use of psychoactive derivatives from hemp, Delta 8 and Delta 9. In this download, ABJ Staff Writer Sahar Chmais connects with Shayda Torabi, CEO of RESTART and President of the Texas Hemp Coalition to learn more.
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Houston: Sixth Generation Texan Lizzy McGee Dreams Big with TexasLand Theme Park
Devoid of a major theme park since Astroworld closed almost 20 years ago, Houston is in line to land what could be a game-changer for the entire state. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams chats with former Disney theme park analyst Lizzy McGee, who's hoping to make TexasLand a reality.
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Dallas: Texas Capital Bank CEO Rob Holmes Leans Into Local Relationships to Grow Business
After taking over in 2021 and engineering a turnaround at Texas Capital Bank, Rob Holmes is now focused on growing business relationships across North Texas. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed invites Holmes to share his vision, and what sets his bank apart from others in the region.
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San Antonio: Nitro Logistics Founder Vikrant Asher Aims to Revolutionize the Trucking Industry
The trucking industry is the backbone of the US economy, delivering $940.8 billion in goods and accounting for over 80% of the nation's freight cost (Source: American Trucking Association). In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Nitro Founder Vikrant Asher to share his entrepreneurial journey to revolutionize this vital sector that impacts literally every American.
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Austin: Texas Media Production Alliance Gears Up for Action in Central Texas
Lacking the incentives most states offer, Texas is often overlooked when it comes to film and television production. In spite of that, studios are eyeing Austin and other locales for upcoming opportunities. In this download, ABJ Senior Staff Writer Justin Sayers connects with TXMPA Executive Director Paul Jensen and Deputy Director Fred Poston for an update.
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Houston: Higher Rates, Skyrocketing Insurance and Low Inventory Strangle the Housing Market
Since taking over as President and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS in 1988, Bob Hale has seen it all. As he counts down to retirement in January of 2025, Hale reflects on the past, present and future of the industry, and how real estate professionals and prospective homeowners can navigate this challenging market.