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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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