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Interviews with successful Aggie Entrepreneurs to find out exactly what growth hacks they used to grow their business. To find out more about Aggie Growth Hacks - visit their website at https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com

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February 11, 2025Episode 16220 min

Season 9 Wrap-Up Show with Greg Martin & Chris Hunter

Another season of amazing guests is in the books! Greg and Chris talk about what they learned this season! Aggie Growth Hacks will be on a break as Greg and Chris’ businesses have grown and exploded! The AGH team will send updates later this year for a new release date but enjoy Greg and Chris’ takeaways from this jam-packed 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! 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: 0:00 - Intro 2:36 - Greg’s Lessons from Starting a Business 4:50 - Chris’ Takeaways from 9 Seasons of AGH 6:45 - Leadership, Frameworks and Trust 12:55 - Entrepreneurship has to be around Teamwork 14:44 - Behind the Scenes Thanks 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

February 4, 2025Episode 16158 min

Better Leadership, Transitions and Resources for Vets with Greg Martin

We’ve got a special episode this week! Our host Greg Martin joins the Dentsu BRG Podcast crew to talk entrepreneurship! Jackson Smith leads the conversation with his colleagues Tara DiFrancesco and Chad Cochran. Listen on as our very own Greg Martin expands on his insights as a new entrepreneur and how his military experience has helped him and many others start their businesses. 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: Jackson Smith is a Growth Operations Executive - Data Analyst for Dentsu International, aligned to Americas and Global, tasked with extensive data analysis and forecasting as well as developing complex predictive analytics utilizing internal and external data sources for client acquisition and targeting. Greg Martin is a fractional CFO who is focused on leveraging his military, educational, business, and banking experience to guide entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams. You can find Greg at gpm-financial.com. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Greg’s Entrepreneurial Journey 09:25 - Jackson’s Background 10:42 - Roadblocks for Entrepreneurs 15:02 - Greg’s Core Values 19:17 - Greg’s Work with Clients 25:00 - Building a Community or Finding the Right People 27:55 - Common Threads from Aggie Growth Hacks 33:30 - Patterns & Ah-Ha Moments with Entrepreneurs 38:28 - Tips to gain “Tactical Patience” 44:18 - Resources for Entrepreneurs/Vets 50:39 - Veterans Looking to Make a Transition 55:50 - Outro Resources: Website: www.dentsu.com/us/en gpm-financial.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

January 28, 2025Episode 16026 min

Changing the Equation for Manufacturing with Noah Labhart

Noah Labhart ‘05 joins us today to talk about his on-demand marketplace for manufacturing labor, Veryable Incorporated. Noah breaks down challenges, opportunities, and solutions he sees within the industry, and tells us maybe the biggest BHAG we’ve heard on the show. We appreciate Noah for dropping his wisdom on this week’s episode, and we encourage you to check out his podcast, Code Story! Thanks and Gig ‘em! 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: Veryable’s mission is to revitalize the American manufacturing sector by allowing businesses to “variablize” labor costs in small increments. This lets them increase costs only as their output increases, which will empower businesses to scale while maintaining a lower and more constant cost structure. We aim to achieve this through our technology, which enables us to transform an antiquated and inefficient labor market into a real-time marketplace for labor. This will put more people to work and relieve the burden on producers, improving overall productivity and enabling organic growth. Timestamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 1:20) Intro / Veryable’s Noah Labhart ‘04 (1:21 - 2:18) Aggie Memory (2:19 - 6:05) Veryable Incorporated & Noah’s Podcast (Why, What & Passion) (6:06 - 9:33) Biggest Challenge to Growth & How Noah has Hacked it (9:34 - 12:29) The Most Surprising Challenge to Overcome (12:30 - 15:06) Changes Noah Sees within the Industry (15:07 - 16:35) Veryable’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) (16:36 - 18:48) Lightning Round (Favorite Hack and Books) (18:49 - 20:46) Aggie Network Shoutout & Contact (20:47 - 24:49) Wrap Up & Outro Resources: Website: https://www.veryableops.com/about 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

January 21, 2025Episode 15932 min

Stick to One: Why Simplicity Wins in Business with Todd Moore

If you’re wondering how to break into a competitive market, try mastering one product! We are joined by 2-time Aggie 100 Honoree, Todd Moore, Managing Partner at Admiral Distribution! Todd explains how he and his team could take on GIANTS in his industry and how they’ve continued to grow over these past few years. Listen on as Todd talks about his days as a walk-on for the Aggies and his video-production days capturing big plays for the football team! 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: Admiral Distribution is committed to assisting our customers throughout the entire process, starting from the initial estimate and extending until the completion of the final project. We understand the challenges that our industry faces, and we offer innovative products and smart solutions to help streamline the construction process. Our team has years of experience in the industry and a deep understanding of the latest technology and trends. With our expertise, we can provide our clients with the best possible solutions to meet their needs and help them achieve their goals. Whether it's product procurement, scheduling, or planning, our team is committed to providing the highest level of service and support to ensure that each project is completed on time and on budget. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Todd Moore Entrepreneurial Journey 03:53 - Admiral Distribution’s Business 06:38 - Todd’s Aggie Journey 09:08 - Core Values, Services & Waterproofing 15:58 - How to break into a Competitive Market 19:50 - BHAG 24:16 - Lightning Round 28:16 - Chris & Greg Takeaways 31:08 - Outro Resources: Website: https://admiraldistribution.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

January 14, 2025Episode 15833 min

500k Down the Drain to Deals in the Sharktank with Mike Watts

Howdy Ags! We are joined by the Founder & CEO of LoveHandle, Mike Watts ‘98! Mike talks about how he overcame and built back up his company from a devastating 85% revenue loss, exactly how he reinvented his company and hanging out with some of the sharks! (SPOILER: Daymond John & Mark Cuban!) We appreciate Mike for sharing his stories and growth hacks with us. Please leave us a rating and review of this episode; we appreciate your feedback! Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to leave us a rating. We’ll see you on the next episode, Thanks and Gig ‘em! Contact: Mike Watts https://www.lovehandle.com/ 281-778-2051 DMD PRODUCTS, LLC 9973 FM 521 ROAD ROSHARON, TX 77583 Podcasts: Social Media Marketing Podcast w/ Michael Stelzner Books: How to Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Timestamps & Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro/ Favorite Aggie Memory 2:04 - About LoveHandle: Innovation & Loss 6:39 - Challenge in Competition 8:29 - Overcoming an 85% Revenue Loss 10:36 - Creating Efficiency w/ Refinement 13:32 - BHAG 16:15 - Winning w/ Daymond John 23:19 - Lightning Round 27:08 - Where to Contact/ Ordering 29:34 - Outro Resources: Website: www.lovehandle.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

January 7, 2025Episode 15735 min

Understanding Culture and the 3 Pillars of Leadership with Jay Raines

It may be time to dig deep within your organization, but where do you start? Today we are joined by the CEO and Founder of LeadersQ, Jay Raines! Jay talks about LeadersQ’s history and how they can help organizations through leadership consulting. Jay expands on 3 buckets of leadership that all entrepreneurs should be aware of and the common problems he sees organizations go through. Check out Jay and his team at: https://www.leadersq.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: LeadersQ helps teams become healthy and high-performing. Our mission is to facilitate organizational culture transformation through group and individual leadership coaching. We offer two unique systems that help organizations and teams move to health and high performance: Culture BrandTM: We guide teams and organizations to identify their unique and “napkinable” Culture BrandTM that can be used to guide hiring, correction, coaching, development, and other behavior-related conversations. EveryLevel OwnershipTM System (ELOS): We help teams develop a system to identify priorities. Out of these priorities, teams can develop ownership and accountability throughout an organization. https://www.leadersq.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Jay Raines Entrepreneurial Journey 03:40 - Why Jay and his family moved to India 05:45 - Getting in the Coaching Game 09:15 - LeadersQ’s Ideal Client 13:05 - Biggest Challenges Jay Sees in Companies 18:20 - The 3 Pillars of Leadership 22:37 - BHAG 24:46 - Lightning Round 30:52 - Chris & Greg Takeaways 33:45 - Outro Resources: Website: https://www.leadersq.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

December 31, 2024Episode 15627 min

The Best Business System that You’ve Never Heard of with Jason Kaspar PT.2

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have a frequent Aggie Honoree, Jason Kaspar of Kaspar Companies! This is part 2 of our conversation with Jason. Jason shares why his teams make extremely long-term decisions and how they are able to operate as one with the roster of companies, leadership, and families under the Kaspar umbrella. 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 Kaspar Companies: Kaspar Companies exists to improve lives by being faithful stewards of God-given resources. Kaspar holds 8 companies: Circle Y, Texas Precious Metals, Texas Ammunition, Bedrock Truck Beds, Horizon Firearms, Iota Outdoors, Silverback Homes, and Stiller Actions. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:00] Employee Buy-In (Kaizen) [03:28] Kaizen Events [06:08] Finding What Customers Want [12:45] Improvement in Processes (Lean) [15:17] Companies in the Aggie 100 (2024) & Company Locations [17:20] BHAG for Kaspar Companies [21:45] Kaspar Companies Contact [22:37] Takeaways [26:44] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: www.kasparcompanies.com AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB

December 24, 2024Episode 15525 min

The Best Business System that You’ve Never Heard of with Jason Kaspar

Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by frequent Aggie Honoree, Jason Kaspar of Kaspar Companies! Jason unveils a groundbreaking system that he is using for all of his companies within Kaspar. Each of the companies in Kaspar is vastly different and are all able to speak the same language, listen on for this first value-packed installment with Jason! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Kaspar Companies: Kaspar Companies exists to improve lives by being faithful stewards of God-given resources. Kaspar holds 8 companies: Circle Y, Texas Precious Metals, Texas Ammunition, Bedrock Truck Beds, Horizon Firearms, Iota Outdoors, Silverback Homes, and Stiller Actions. Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:09] Jason Kaspar’s Entrepreneurial Journey [04:30] Kaspar Companies’ History [06:35] Kaspar’s Operational Systems across companies [08:52] Jason’s Role in Kaspar Companies (SKILLS) [13:18] Kaspar Companies Transition [15:45] Legacy Businesses within Kaspar Companies [20:44] Customers & Profit Sharing [23:38] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: www.kasparcompanies.com AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB

December 17, 2024Episode 15424 min

One Pivot Can Make All the Difference PT.2 with Alex Spalding

Howdy, Ags! Today, this is part 2 with this year’s Aggie 100 winner, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club! Alex talks deeper about the changes his team has made on a cultural level and how they have been scaling to meet demand. Listen on as Alex describes how his team is modernizing the archaic industry of interior design. You can find the Daniel House Club team here: danielhouse.club If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Daniel House Club: Daniel House Club was created on a simple yet powerful idea: to transform design businesses by enabling designers to experience greater creative freedom and financial success. Daniel House Club is designed to bring all the products designers want to complete their projects in one spot. This innovative platform simplifies sourcing and logistics so designers can focus on what they do best: designing. All orders have the same flat shipping terms and are priced so small designers can build margins in their business. “Once we unlocked this new, streamlined process, we knew we had to share it with designers everywhere.” Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:53] Daniel House Club’s Growth Points [03:39] Daniel House Club’s Biggest Challenges [07:30] Managing Culture with a Remote Team [10:45] Yearly Targets & Company Disciplines [17:33] BHAG [19:30] Contact Daniel House Club [20:44] Takeaways [23:35] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: danielhouse.club AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB

December 10, 2024Episode 15326 min

One Pivot Can Make all the Difference with Alex Spalding

Howdy, Ags! Today, we are joined by Aggie 100 winner, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club! Alex talks about the headwinds of entrepreneurship and the drastic change he and his team had to make 5 years into the game. Listen on as Alex talks about how he and his team had a nearly 275% growth rate! You can find the Daniel House Club team here: danielhouse.club If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to tune back in next week and please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review and connect with Chris and Greg on LinkedIn! About Daniel House Club: Daniel House Club was created on a simple yet powerful idea: to transform design businesses by enabling designers to experience greater creative freedom and financial success. Daniel House Club is designed to bring all the products designers want to complete their projects in one spot. This innovative platform simplifies sourcing and logistics so designers can focus on what they do best: designing. All orders have the same flat shipping terms and are priced so small designers can build margins in their business. “Once we unlocked this new, streamlined process, we knew we had to share it with designers everywhere.” Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:04] Alex Travelling from England [02:27] Alex’s Entrepreneurial Journey [09:54] Daniel House Club [17:26] Doubled Sided Marketplace [20:52] Some Realities within the Interior Design Industry [23:16] Employees in Daniel House Club [25:36] Contact / Outro Resources: Website: danielhouse.club AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/ Connect with us! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB