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How do you hire the key people in your business? Megan and Gabe Bock, Owners of Bock Realty Group, share their lessons learned from growing their company. Listen along as they describe the catalyst behind their company’s growth and advise how you can attract and retain key people in your business. Visit bockrealtygroup.com for more information!
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About 
Bock Realty Group, brokered by Real Brokerage, LLC, is a local firm serving Bryan-College Station. Megan Bock has been in real estate since 2013. Her husband, Gabe Bock after 10 years as creator and host of TexAgs Radio, joined her in 2021 to form Bock Realty Group, formerly The Megan Bock Team. We take pride in providing full-service concierge Real Estate expertise in Bryan-College Station. 
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:44] Intro
[01:45 - 06:22] About Megan and Gabe   
[06:23 - 11:45] Shifting From Realtor to Building Their Company  
[11:46 - 15:02] How Megan & Gabe Attracted, Selected, and Retained Key People           
[15:03 - 19:51] The Biggest Challenge   
[19:52 - 24:43] BHAG 
[24:47 - 33:03] Lightning Round 
[33:04 - 36:52] Chris & Greg Takeaways
[36:53 - 38:17] Outro
Resources:
Website:        https://bockrealtygroup.com/ 
        
AGH Website:      https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Ashley Sanders ‘03 of Ashley & Co. joins us today to talk about the painful year she and her team endured. While people take on “the new normal” Ashley gives us an insight into how her team is managing to preserve their clients and continue to create wonderful memories in the COVID-era. We appreciate Ashley coming on the show and we encourage you to check out ashleyandcompany.com and celebrate with your loved ones! Thanks and Gig ‘em! 
 
Contact: Ashley Sanders
Ashley and Company
3122 Texas Ave #5050
College Station, TX, 77845
979-485-9802
design@ashleyandcompany.com
 
Podcasts: N/A
Books: N/A
 
Timestamps & Show Notes: 
(0:00 - 1:34) Intro/Ashley Sanders ‘03
(1:35 - 3:54) Aggie Memory (Bonfire & A&M Football)
(3:55 - 8:35) Ashley & Co. (Why, What & Passion) 
(8:36 - 13:06) COVID Challenges & Changes
(13:07 - 17:11) Adjusting in the Midst of COVID
(17:12 - 19:03) I.T. Overhaul
(19:04 - 21:42) Not Bringing Back
(21:43 - 24:34) Industry Changes (Protection)
(24:35 - 26:11) BHAG (GRIT)
(26:12 - 27:38) Lightning Round (Wirecutters & Zip Ties)
(27:39 - 29:04) Aggie Network & Contact
(29:05 - 32:49) Wrap Up & Outro

Create engaging content and expand your brand! Grace Freitag, Founder of Expand Your Brand, appears on today’s episode to share about her business, how she found her niche, and how she manages to successfully run a business while attaining her Master of Science in Business at Mays Business School. If your business is in need of social media management, get in touch with Grace and Expand Your Brand at eybmarketing.com!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
About 
Grace Freitag is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University currently working on expanding her business knowledge at Mays Business School in the Master’s of Science in Business program. She has always had a passion for content creation which Expand Your Brand has given the avenue for her to share with other business owners. 
Expand Your Brand offers engaging content that will cultivate connections through social media management, content creation, and coaching. 
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:01] Intro
[01:02 - 02:27] About Grace & EYB   
[02:28 - 05:19] Social Media Marketing Reach 
[05:20 - 08:13] Social Media Platforms/Content Focus & Algorithms          
[08:14 - 11:18] Client Framework  
[11:19 - 12:44] Biggest Challenge & Area of Focus 
[12:45 - 13:32] Favorite Tools
[13:33 - 17:33] About Grace’s Team  
[17:34 - 19:19] BHAG 
[19:23 - 22:04] Lightning Round 
[22:05 - 24:19] Chris & Greg Takeaways
[24:20 - 25:24] Outro
Resources:
Website:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/expand-your-brand1/ 
                https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-freitag/ 
                https://eybmarketing.com/ 
 AGH Website:  https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
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Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Ross Morel ‘10 of Frogslayer, joins us today to talk through his journey as an accidental entrepreneur, the whirlwind of business, and how his company 10x’s businesses. Some ingenious ideas like ad-testing and self-improvement show up today as well as Ross’ unique leadership style and the bond he shares with his employees. We hope you enjoy the episode and urge you to check out Ross and his team at frogslayer.com. Thanks and Gig ‘em! 
 
Contact: frogslayer.com
howdy@frogslayer.com
Ross Morel
 
Podcasts: Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell
Books: Great Mondays by Josh Levine
 
Timestamps & Show Notes: 
0:00 - 1:28 Intro/ Ross Morel of Frogslayer
1:29 - 2:03 Favorite Aggie Memory (Dorm Life) 
2:04 - 3:52 Accidental Entrepreneur (Great Mentor)
3:52 - 6:16 Lesson from TAMU (Leading 25 bedrooms)
6:17 - 8:30 Biggest Challenge & Hack (Handling Insane Growth)
8:31 -  9:02 Developing on All Fronts (The Whirlwind)
9:03 - 10:40 BHAG (Market Breakthroughs)
10:41 - 11:30 Lightning Round - Ad Testing
11:31 - 12:09 Podcast: Revisionist History - Book: Great Mondays
12:10 - 12:51 Challenge w/ Aggie Help
12:52 - 13:55 Aggie Network Help & Contact
13:56 - 14:22 Wrap Up 
14:23 - 17:58 Takeaways (Developing Yourself and Others & Ad Testing)

Investing in small businesses means strengthening the backbone of America! Meralis Hood, CEO of EforAll, shares her mission to serve entrepreneurs. Meralis has built EforAll to be entirely centered around helping individuals start and grow their businesses through training,  mentorship, information, access to capital, and an extended professional support network. Connect with Meralis on LinkedIn and find more information at EforAll.org!
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn!
About 
Since 2013, EforAll has partnered with communities to help under-represented individuals successfully start and grow their businesses through training, mentorship, and extended professional support network. 
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:07] Intro
[01:08 - 07:34] About Meralis and EforAll   
[07:35 - 10:05] Lightbulb Moments   
[10:06 - 13:17] Biggest Challenges: Information, Access to Capital, Network          
[13:18 - 20:44] When EforAll Started/ Process to Get Involved 
[20:45 - 22:40] Mentor Vetting Process  
[22:41 - 24:55] BHAG 
[25:00 - 29:25] Lightning Round 
[29:26 - 33:24] Chris & Greg Takeaways
[33:25 - 34:48] Outro
 
Resources:
Website:              https://eforall.org/ 
               https://www.linkedin.com/in/meralis-t-hood-101001aa/  
AGH Website:      https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
Connect with Greg and Chris!
Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch
Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Joining us today is The Definition of Success, 2020 Aggie 100 Honoree, Cory Whitaker ‘01. Cory shares his fond memories from the Corps, how he started Bowie Capital Management, and why client satisfaction is vital for business growth. Be sure to leave us a rating, and we will see you on the next episode of Aggie Growth Hacks. Thanks and Gig ‘em!
 
Contact: Cory Whitaker
Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Bowie Capital Management
Advisory Director for Petrus Trust Company
 
https://bowiecapital.com
(214) 712-4951
Email: info@bowiecapital.com
 
Podcasts: 
Books: Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of the Scientific Betting System That Beat the Casinos and Wall Street by William Poundstone
 
Timestamps & Show Notes: 
(0:00 - 3:19) Intro
(3:20 - 4:55) Favorite Aggie Memory
(4:56 - 6:26) How Bowie Capital Started
(6:27 - 8:21) What does Bowie Capital Do?  
(8:22 - 11:20) Bowie Capital in the Past Year/ How They’ve Hacked Their Struggles
(11:21 - 14:44) Focusing On Existing Customers, Bringing More Value
(14:45 - 19:25) BHAG
(19:26 - 24:59) Lighting Round
(25:00 - 26:24) Contact Bowie Capital/ Final Thoughts
(26:25 - 29:55) Outro