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Don’t get distracted! Plan your work and work your plan! Katie Burch, Class of ‘02 and ‘05, Architect and Founder of PlanNorth, and two-time Aggie100 winner, appears on today’s episode to share her entrepreneurial spirit and architectural passion. Listen along as she describes how her core values helped to overcome burdensome challenges and where she hopes to take PlanNorth in the future. To connect with Katie and PlanNorth, check out their website at plannorth.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 
PlanNorth is a full-service architecture firm. We complete projects of all sizes. Some clients bring us in long before a project has taken any shape. Other clients rely on us for specialized services like Project Management and Construction Administration. PlanNorth has strong partnerships with local and regional structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering firms. On behalf of our clients, we partner with these experts, along with the many contractors and tradespeople to meet project needs with practical solutions. Regardless of the need, PlanNorth is here to help.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 01:11] Intro
[01:12 - 06:35] About Katie, Entrepreneurship, and Architectural Projects   
[06:36 - 08:57] Skills Learned from Texas A&M   
[08:58 - 13:01] How Core Values Help Conquer Challenges         
[13:02 - 14:39] Projects PlanNorth Works On  
[14:40 - 20:39] BHAG 
[20:44 - 25:36] Lightning Round 
[25:37 - 27:19] Chris’s Takeaways
[27:20 - 28:24] Outro
 
Resources:
Website:          https://www.plannorth.com/  
                        https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-burch-410460a5/ 
AGH Website:  https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
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Howdy, Ags! Today, we have the president of Allied Fire Protection, L.P., Dallas Hall! In this episode, Dallas talks about how core values and people drive growth We are excited to have Dallas on the show!
About:
The founders and owners of Allied Fire Protection are very much a part of our daily operations. Our Operations Managers learned their craft in the field – installing, servicing, and perfecting fire and life safety systems. They know the importance of supervising and seasoning every crew coming up after them. They pass along our culture and practices, whether it’s in our proven Apprenticeship program, on weekend hunting and fishing trips, or at a company picnic. Decade after decade, our management team remains nothing short of All-In.
 
Contact: Dallas Hall
President of Allied Fire Protection
1-800-604-2600
https://alliedfireprotection.com/
 
Outline of the Episode:
(00:00 - 01:39) Intro
(01:40 - 04:49) Being A Student At A&M
(04:50 - 07:13) Tipping Point
(07:14 - 14:59) Biggest Challenge
(15:00 - 15:02) Dynamic Ad
(15:03 - 17:12) Lightning Round
(17:13 - 17:39) BHAG
(17:40 - 21:51) Interview Takeaways
 
Resources:
Website: https://alliedfireprotection.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallas-hall-5606a49
 
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What your competition is doing is interesting, but what you’re doing is fascinating! Lauren Coats, Texas A&M Class of ‘08, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Owner of Rockwall Counseling & Wellness. Lauren joins this episode of Aggie Growth Hacks to share her passion and drive for mental health, helping others, and how she earned her place on the Aggie 100 list while doing so! Listen along for Lauren’s experience of opening her practice, business structure, and more. Check out more information about Lauren and her team at rockwallcounselingandwellness.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 
At Rockwall Counseling & Wellness, we believe in the power of transformation through therapy. Our dedicated team of compassionate and experienced counselors is committed to guiding you on a journey toward positive change and personal growth.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:56] Intro
[00:57 - 08:26] About Lauren and Her Practice/Business Structure 
[08:27 - 11:32] Taking Over Admin & Therapist Coaching  
[11:33 - 13:38] Texas A&M Values       
[13:39 - 15:49] Lauren’s Current Biggest Challenge 
[15:50 - 18:28] What Led Up to Opening Second Location 
[18:29 - 22:32] Lauren’s BHAG 
[22:37 - 26:56] Lightning Round 
[26:57 - 30:25] Chis and Greg’s Takeaways
[30:26 - 31:38] Outro
 
Resources:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-coats-191ba3287/
               https://www.rockwallcounselingandwellness.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Howdy Ags! Today we are thrilled to be joined by the Founder of Aggieland Roofing, Rayne Knight ‘90! Rayne speaks on her journey from Animal Science to Construction, how she has managed to navigate the construction industry, some of her best hacks, and more. We want to give a big thanks to Rayne for joining us this week, and we encourage you to connect with her!
 
Please leave us a rating and review and we’ll see you next time. Thanks and Gig ‘em! 👍
(http://bit.ly/AGHacks)
#leadership #entrepreneurship #business #aggieentrepreneur  @tamumcferrin #aggiegrowthhacks #tamu #aggies
 
Contact: Rayne Knight ‘90
Roofergirl.com
@aggielandroofing (facebook)
@aggieland_roofing (instagram)
 
Time Stamps & Show Notes: 
(00:00 - 02:59) Intro / Aggie Memory
(03:00 - 05:03) About Aggieland Roofing
(05:04 - 05:52) From Animal Science to Construction
(05:53 - 08:38) Tipping Point
(08:39 - 11:29) Biggest Challenge
(11:30 - 13:42) Industry Changes
(13:43 - 15:24) BHAG
(15:25 - 19:30) Residential vs. Commercial
(19:31 - 22:57) Lightning Round
(22:58 - 24:14) Contact 
(24:15 - 28:06) Outro

Solve the challenge of attracting and retaining employees! Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters and Author of “Hire Better People Faster”, shares his passion and methods for employee recruitment and retention. With Ryan’s proven hiring process, you can expect to reduce hiring time, retain employees, and grow your business.  
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 
The Core Fit Hiring System is a repeatable, in-house recruiting process for attracting and retaining all employees you need to grow your service business and free up your time.
Timestamps:
[00:00 - 00:54] Intro
[00:55 - 03:10] The Reason Behind “Hire Better People Faster” Book
[03:11 - 04:51] Breaking The Labor Shortage Myth 
[04:52 - 08:57] About Core Matters     
[08:58 - 10:33] How to Figure Out Your Company Cores
[10:34 - 15:09] The Reality of Why Employees Leave
[15:10 - 18:15] Solving Retention Problems
[18:16 - 22:11] What Your Job Ads Should Look Like 
[22:15 - 24:25] The Ideal Client for Core Matters & How to Work w/Core Matters
[24:26 - 28:31] Chis and Greg’s Takeaways
[28:32 - 29:52] Outro
 
Resources:
Website:        https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanenglin/
                      https://corematters.com/
AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/
 
Connect with Greg and Chris!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

Derrick Ratliff ‘07 of Horizon Firearms, joins us today to talk strategy, generational impact and storytelling through functional works of art. Derrick walks us through his early competitive archery days drawing the bow at TAMU and eventually looking for a product that wasn’t easily disposable. Rifles became the focus and was backed by inspiration from family and driven from a passion of the outdoors. Attending trade shows and sculpting beautiful products, Derrick and his team’s focus is on telling unique stories through their rifles. We encourage you to check out www.horizonfirearms.com to see Horizon’s amazing work and we’d like to thank Derrick for coming on the show. Thanks and Gig ‘em! 
 
Contact: www.HorizonFirearms.com / (979)-229-4664
www. iotaOutdoors.com
www.KasparCompanies.com
Derrick@horizonfirearms.com 
 
Podcasts: How I Built This, MeatEater, Over the Horizon
Books: “The LEAN Turnaround” by Art Byrne and James P. Womack & “The Goal” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt,
 
Timestamps & Show Notes: 
(0:00 - 1:40) Intro/ Derrick Ratliff of Horizon Firearms
(1:41 - 2:35) Favorite Aggie Memory (Archery @ TAMU) 
(2:36 - 4:35) Works of Art & Functionality (Horizon Firearms) 
(4:36 - 6:55) Hacks from TAMU (Finance and Accounting 4 All)
(6:56 - 9:52) Number 1 Hack (Lean and Mean)
(9:53 - 13:33) BHAG (0 to 1,000,000)
(13:34 - 14:29) Lightning Round (Anti-Tech)
(14:30 - 15:40) Podcasts -How I Built This, Meat Eater & Over the Horizon
(15:41 - 17:24) Aggie Network Help & Contact
(17:25 - 19:16) Kid in a Candy Store (Name and Logo Origin)
(19:17 -20:48)  Your Historical Piece (Stories & Guns) 
(20:49 - 21:22) Wrap Up 
(21:23 - 24:05) Takeaways (LEAN Priniciples & No Griping? Something’s Wrong)