Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast

Aggie Growth Hacks
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Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast Podcast

Interviews with successful Aggie Entrepreneurs to find out exactly what growth hacks they used to grow their business.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Integrity Above All

    Howdy, Ags! We are joined by the fastest-growing Aggie entrepreneurs in 2022 and #1 on the Aggie100 list, Jeff Markim ‘12 and Daniel Totah ‘06! Listen along as they describe the beginnings of LeasePoint, the risky strategy that paid off, and how they have been able to scale and bring in millions of dollars each and every quarter!Be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast-listening platform to help us connect with other Aggie entrepreneurs! About LeasePoint Funding Group: LeasePoint is a single-point solution for funding capital equipment - a one-stop shop for equipment finance. With a diverse group of funding sources, LeasePoint has the flexibility to work with a wide range of credits including unique clients that fall outside the rigorous standards of conventional financing. Timestamps: [00:05 - 01:09] Intro [01:10 - 01:53] Aggie100 Win [01:54 - 03:13] College Fond Memories   [03:14 - 04:22] The Start of LeasePoint  [04:23 - 05:47] The Future of Banking [05:48 - 08:41] How They Live Out Their Values  [08:42 - 11:25] What Does It Take To Be #1 In The Aggie100? [11:26 - 12:39] The Tipping Point  [12:40 - 14:36] What Has It Looked Like To Scale?  [14:37 - 16:10] What Did LeasePoint Fund Last Quarter?  [16:11 - 17:19] BHAG  [17:23 - 22:52] Lightning Round [22:53 - 24:10] Contact, Support, Opportunities  [24:11 - 28:02] Biggest Takeaways [28:03 - 29:38] Outro   Resources: Website:                 https://www.leasepointfg.com/  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

    30 min

  2. SEP 17

    Raising the Best Companions to Those Who Served with Carolyn Ballinger

    Howdy Ags! Get ready for some #GoodBull on this week’s episode of #AggieGrowthHacks. How are you making a difference? Welcome back to Aggie Growth Hacks! Season 9 starts with Carolyn Ballinger, veteran, EBV class of 2018, and owner of Northern Pines Canines! Carolyn talks about how she and her husband took a family practice and turned it into a business of good. For veterans, children, or anyone with an ailment, Carolyn and her husband take a lost art and take pride in helping their neighbors in any way they can by providing high-performing support companions. 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! We are excited to hear more about Carolyn Ballinger during the podcast, so make sure to tune in with us! Make sure to Turn On the new episode notifications, so that you can join us as we help fellow Ags, IMPROVE their business, CONNECT with other #AggieEntrepreneurs, and SUPPORT one another. Join us tomorrow for Season 9 Episode 1, Raising the Best Companions to Those Who Served. Be sure to subscribe, like, and share the podcast!  If you are an Aggie Entrepreneur and want to share your story - connect with Greg or Chris and we will get you scheduled. Gig ‘em! Listen to the episode below: 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://bit.ly/AGH-YouTube   https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com   #podcast #entrepreneur #clarity #resolve #purpose #AggieEntrepreneur #growth #business #entrepreneurship #Aggie #growthmindset #fastgrowth #knowledgeispower #innovation #CollegeStation #Bryan #TAM

    35 min

  3. JUL 16

    Season 8 Wrap-Up Show with Greg Martin & Chris Hunter

    Another season of amazing guests is in the books! Greg and Chris talk about the best moments from Season 8 of Aggie Growth Hacks. It’s been an inspiring journey for our guests as we flashed back through earlier season episodes and see the trends of what it takes to have a thriving business in 2024. Listen on as Greg and Chris highlight their moments and share with us what you learned from this season! 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! We will see you soon for Season 9! About  Aggie Growth Hacks, the podcast sponsored by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M that is dedicated to highlighting fast-growing Aggie entrepreneurs, learning how they overcame growth challenges with creative growth hacks, and connecting them with other entrepreneurs in the Aggie Network. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:30] Intro [01:31 - 04:43] This Season’s Biggest Takeaway [04:44 - 07:24] Retention in Entrepreneurship [07:25 - 12:18] Growth, Grit & Reputation [12:19 - 13:08] Quote for Entrepreneurs [13:09 - 14:26] Outro Resources:          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

    14 min

  4. JUL 9

    Redefining Human Performance with Spencer Walker

    How can we redefine our limits? Meet CEO and Founder of Nurowerx, Spencer Walker! Spencer is a retired veteran who birthed an idea during the pandemic utilizing AI and applying it to the medical industry. In a few short years, Nurowerx is leaping across multiple industries and becoming the most human software ever created to help human performance. See the life-changing work Spencer and his team are doing here: https://www.nurowerx.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  Nurowerx aims to empower healthcare providers and patients with innovative medical technologies that enhance diagnosis, treatment, and overall health outcomes. https://www.nurowerx.com/ Timestamps: [00:00 - 02:00] Intro [02:01 - 08:53] About Nurowerx   [08:53 - 11:24] BioSync/Nurowerx Applied to Sports Industry [11:25 - 15:02] How Spencer has Scaled / Funding & Team           [15:03 - 17:53] The Biggest Challenge [17:54 - 20:41] BHAG  [20:46 - 26:34] Lightning Round  [26:35 - 29:05] Chris & Greg Takeaways [29:06 - 30:14] Outro   Resources: Website:              https://www.nurowerx.com/       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

    30 min

  5. JUL 2

    Healing by Honoring Service Members with Nicholas Romer

    Who do you want to commemorate? Meet the Operations Officer for the United States Marine Corps and owner of Bells Old Glory Shop, Nicholas Romer! Nicholas shares his story on why he creates shadowboxes, footlockers, and display cases for service members. Each shadowbox honors one of Romer’s best friends, Staff Sergent Vincent Bell. Portions of every purchase go to donating shadowboxes to other service members. Please visit https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ for more information! 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  Bells Old Glory Shop was established in 2016. They create high-quality shadowboxes, footlockers, sword mounts, and display cases all in the name of honoring Owner Nick Romer’s best friend Staff Sergent Vincent Bell. https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ Timestamps: [00:00 - 02:22] Intro [02:23 - 05:45] About Nicholas Romer & Bells Old Glory Shop   [05:46 - 08:08] Experience at Texas A&M & Military [08:09 - 11:40] Bells Old Glory Shop - Telling Stories           [11:41 - 15:15] The Biggest Challenge & Ideal Customer [15:16 - 18:56] BHAG  [18:57 - 23:12] Lightning Round  [23:13 - 26:43] Chris & Greg Takeaways [26:43 - 28:02] Outro   Resources: Website:     https://bellsoldgloryshop.com/ 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

    28 min

  6. JUN 25

    Providing Sustainable Livelihoods in Afghanistan with Keith Alaniz

    Howdy, Ags! Keith Alaniz ‘04 returns to the show today to share the progress his company, Rumi Spice, has made and what actions he took to get the business where it is now. He describes the beginnings of the business, the lessons he’s learned and pivots he’s taken, as well as the importance of following your North Star, and much more. If you would like to connect with Keith and Rumi Spice, check out their website at https://www.rumispice.com/  or on Instagram @rumi_spice!              About Rumi Spice, is a direct source of the highest quality spices from rural farmers and women in Afghanistan to help provide reliable wages and economic stability. Rumi Spice is on a mission to create connections to the vibrant culture of the Middle East, its delicious food, and its people. Timestamps: [00:00 - 01:36] Intro [01:37 - 05:17] Starting Rumi Spice [05:18 - 13:56] Changes Made to be Sustainably Profitable [13:57 - 17:23] Impact, High-Quality, Transparency, Ethical Sourcing   [17:24 - 21:33] Political Risk  [21:37 - 25:58] Lessons Learned  [25:59 - 29:44] Leveraging AI in Rumi Spice  [29:45 - 31:16] BHAG & Connect with Keith    [31:17 - 36:37] Chris and Greg’s Takeaways [36:38 - 37:49] Outro   Resources: Website: https://www.rumispice.com/             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

    38 min

  7. JUN 18

    Serving the Life Blood of the Economy with Brittany Lanphier

    Howdy Ags! Today we are joined by Managing Partner of Lanphier LLP, Brittany Lanphier ‘07! Brittany talks about her firm’s journey, their biggest challenges to growth, and how they are leveraging technology within the virtual workplace. We want to give a big thanks to Brittany for sharing her time and business savvy. Please leave us a rating and review of this episode and we’ll see you next time.  Contact: Brittany Lanphier www.cpafirm.co 720-961-0310 2000 S. COLORADO BLVD., TOWER 1, SUITE 10800 DENVER, CO 80222 Books:  Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile   Timestamps & Show Notes:  (0:00 - 3:40) Intro / Favorite Aggie Memory (3:41 - 5:48) About Lanphier LLP (small but sophisticated clients) (5:49 - 8:58) Developing the Lanphier Value Proposition (8:59 - 15:32) Overcoming the Biggest Challenge Within the Past Year (15:33 - 24:22) BHAG (expansion, leveraging technology, remote staff) (24:23 - 28:48) Lightning Round, Aggie Network Shoutout, Contact (28:49 - 32:27) Final Thoughts / Outro Resources:    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

    33 min

  8. JUN 11

    Hire Slow and Refine Your Role with Gabe & Megan Bock

    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! 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  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/ 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

    38 min
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Interviews with successful Aggie Entrepreneurs to find out exactly what growth hacks they used to grow their business.

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    Aggie Growth Hacks
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
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