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/

Connect with Greg and Chris!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

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

Connect with Greg and Chris!

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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/

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 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!

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

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)

Struggling to connect with your remote team? Shannon Cagle of Keen Coverage Insurance joins us today to share how he connects with his employees after going remote and becoming a solutions insurance provider to BOTH businesses and families! From book clubs to pizza robberies, Shannon’s shares some crazy insurance stories that might make you think twice! You can visit Shannon and his team here.

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

Shannon Cagle is the Senior Account Manager at Keen Coverage Insurance. Shannon is the primary point of contact for commercial clients and maintains strong relationships by understanding their insurance requirements. Cagle also oversees the renewal process for existing policies and ensures timely renewals and reviews coverages to align with clients' evolving needs.

Timestamps:

• [00:00 - 00:47] Intro
• [00:48 - 02:10] About Keen Coverage Insurance
• [02:11 - 05:32] Best Client & The Truth in Insurance
• [05:32 - 09:52] Crazy Insurance Stories
• [09:53 - 16:11] New System & Finding Great Talent
• [16:12 - 18:52] BHAG
• [18:57 - 23:38] Lightning Round
• [23:39 - 27:25] Chis and Greg’s Takeaways
• [27:26 - 28:41] Outro

Resources:

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannoncagle/

https://keencoverage.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

Has COVID affected your company’s culture?

Jeffrey Palermo ‘01 of Clear Measure joins us today to talk about how his employees are even happier during the COVID-19 pandemic! Jeffrey mentions his team making the switch to 100% remote a year before the outbreak and how he's still making his industry better as well as keeping every single employee. We encourage you to check out Jeffrey’s book .NET DevOps for Azure and his show Azure DevOps Podcast. Thanks and Gig ‘em!

Contact: Jeffrey Palermo

Jeffrey@Clear-Measure.com

@jeffreypalermo

Podcasts: www.azuredevops.show

Books: .Net DevOps for Azure by Jeffrey Palermo & The Mythical Man-Month by Fred Brooks

Timestamps & Show Notes:

0:00 - 1:24 Intro/ Jeffrey Palermo of Clear Measure ‘01

1:25 - 2:38 Favorite Aggie Memory? (G&B Bush & Clay Walker)

2:39 - 5:43 Why Clear Measure? (Custom Software)

5:44 - 9:32 Hacking During COVID (No Lay-offs)

9:33 - 10:56 Loosening the Pucker Factor (Clients)

10:57 - 15:15 How was your Business Changed? (Happiness)

15:16 - 18:02 BHAG (Every Developer is Better)

18:03 - 18:44 Lightning Round (Eat Less)

18:45 - 19:42 Books & Podcasts

19:43 - 22:55 Current Challenge (Perfect Candidate)

22:56 - 23:32 Contact: Jeffrey Palermo, jeffrey@clear-measure.com @jeffreypalermo

23:33 - 25:10 Aggie Network & Wrap-Up

25:11 - 29:19 Outro - Takeaways (Free Content to Better the World & Treat People w/ Love)