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Moontower Business

Moontower Business

By Joseph OBell

We feature conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, investors, business leaders, politicians, musicians, artists, professors, authors, and many more in the business community in Austin, Texas and around the world. We cover many different topics and industries. We are also bullish on Bitcoin and routinely have guests on that work in the Bitcoin space. We also hold Bitcoin on our balance sheet. Our host and founder is hispanic and he makes it a priority to keep the guest list diverse.
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Episode 79: Jehudi Castro Sierra, Advisor to the Presidency of Colombia

Moontower Business Jul 18, 2021

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Episode 161: Lindsey Kane Leaverton, Author

Episode 161: Lindsey Kane Leaverton, Author

Episode 161 is an amazing conversation with Lindsey Kane Leaverton, Author of "Not Another Self Help Book". Learn more about Lindsey and her book at https://www.notanotherselfhelpbook.com/

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Mar 28, 202431:19
Episode 160: Johanna Moya Fabregas, Ph.D

Episode 160: Johanna Moya Fabregas, Ph.D

Episode 160 is a fun conversation with Johanna Maya Fabregas, Ph.D who is the Executive Director of Con Mi Madre in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Con Mi Madre at https://www.conmimadre.org/

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Mar 28, 202428:07
Episode 159: Bessy Martinez

Episode 159: Bessy Martinez

Episode 159 features a great conversation with Betsy Martinez who is the CEO of the Everyday Jefa & Austin Latinas Unidas. Learn all about the work she is doing in Austin and Central Texas. Learn more at https://www.theeverydayjefa.com/

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Mar 28, 202427:34
Episode 158: Eddie Martinez, Artist

Episode 158: Eddie Martinez, Artist

Episode 158 features a great conversation with local Austin artist Eddie Martinez. Eddie talks about his inspiration for his art and his upcoming exhibition. Learn more at https://www.artbyeddiemartinez.com/

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Mar 15, 202417:56
Episode 157: Dan Jenkins, Pickleball Kingdom

Episode 157: Dan Jenkins, Pickleball Kingdom

Episode 157 features a great conversation with Dan Jenkins who is launching a Pickleball Kingdom franchise in Plano, Texas. Dan talks about what the Plano location will feature as well as other Pickleball Kingdom franchises that are in process in Texas. Learn more at https://pickleballkingdom.com/clubs/plano-tx/

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Feb 23, 202417:06
Episode 156: David G. Ewing, CEO at Motiv

Episode 156: David G. Ewing, CEO at Motiv

Episode 156 features an amazing chat with David G. Ewing, CEO at Motiv. David is also President of the Austin Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization. David speaks about the importance of a great costumer experience and how Motiv can help businesses achieve success. Lear more at https://www.motivcx.com/.

Also learn more about the Austin Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization at https://www.eonetwork.org/austin

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If you are looking for an attorney for your business feel free to reach out to Joseph O'Bell. Learn more here https://www.brstexas.com/joseph-obell

Feb 06, 202435:12
Episode 155: Chelsea Toler and Chris Fronda, World Logic Day

Episode 155: Chelsea Toler and Chris Fronda, World Logic Day

Episode 155 features a conversation with Chelsea Toler and Chris Fronda. Chelsea and Chris are Co-Founders of Logictry and organizers of World Logic Day in Austin. Learn more about them at https://logictry.com/. Learn more about World Logic Day at https://worldlogicday.com/


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Jan 08, 202420:00
Episode 154: Justin Follin & David B. Greenspan- Bluecase
Dec 21, 202327:26
Episode 153: Nick Courtright, Founder of Atmosphere Press

Episode 153: Nick Courtright, Founder of Atmosphere Press

Episode 153 features a fun conversation with Nick Courtright, Founder of Atmosphere Press in Austin, Texas. Helping aspiring authors publish their works. Link to their website here: https://atmospherepress.com/

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Dec 07, 202325:16
Episode 152: Kevin Killens, CEO of AHvos

Episode 152: Kevin Killens, CEO of AHvos

Episode 152 features a wonderful conversation with Kevin Killens, CEO of AHvos which offers Artificial Intelligence solutions for businesses. Learn more at https://www.ahvos.com

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Nov 13, 202324:53
Episode 151: Jobby John, CEO/ Founder Nimbus Healthcare

Episode 151: Jobby John, CEO/ Founder Nimbus Healthcare

Episode 151 features a conversation with Jobby John, CEO and Founder of Nimbus Healthcare. Learn all about how Mr. John is changing the landscape for the pharmacy industry.

https://www.nimbushealthcare.com/

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Nov 13, 202327:36
Episode 150: John Gioffre Owner of Revent Builds

Episode 150: John Gioffre Owner of Revent Builds

Episode 150 features a great conversation with John Gioffre, owner of Revent Builds, a home building company in Austin, Texas. Learn all about Revent Builds and their unique homes. They do remodels, additions, and custom homes. Learn more at https://reventbuilds.com/

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Nov 02, 202327:38
Episode 149: Michael Lenox, Author of Strategy in the Digital Age

Episode 149: Michael Lenox, Author of Strategy in the Digital Age

Episode 149 features a great conversation with Michael Lenox, author of Strategy in the Digital Age. Michael is also a professor at the University of Virgina Darden School of Business in their MBA program. Learn more about Michael and his book at https://www.michael-lenox.com/books


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Oct 24, 202319:05
Episode 148: Aimee Schuster, CEO of Bandwidth Strategy

Episode 148: Aimee Schuster, CEO of Bandwidth Strategy

Episode 148 features a great conversation with Aimee Schuster, CEO of Bandwidth Strategy. Bandwidth Strategy is a fractional CMO and COO consultancy, to help growth-stage organizations drive the right leads into the funnel that result in closed-won business. Learn more at https://www.bandwidthstrategy.com/

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This episode is brought to you by www.vineyardsun.com and the Bush, Rudnicki, Shelton law firm in Austin, Texas. Call Attorney Joseph O'Bell at Bush, Rudnicki, Shelton for all your corporate legal needs. https://www.brstexas.com


Oct 20, 202320:24
Episode 147: Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc ($RICK)

Episode 147: Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc ($RICK)

Episode 147 features a great conversation with Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ - $RICK). Eric gives an update on the company and talks about his journey as a pilot.

Oct 06, 202341:19
Episode 146: Malcom Peace, Founder Tsetserra Growth Partners

Episode 146: Malcom Peace, Founder Tsetserra Growth Partners

This episode includes our conversation with Malcom Peace Founder of Tsetserra Growth Partners. Learn more at https://tsetserra.com/


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Oct 06, 202326:11
Episode 145: Anna Brakefield, Founder of Red Land Cotton

Episode 145: Anna Brakefield, Founder of Red Land Cotton

Episode 145 features a great conversation with Anna Brakefield, the Founder of Red Land Cotton.  Red Land Cotton makes home cotton products from cotton harvested from a family farm in Alabama.  Learn more at www.redlandcotton.com

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Mar 07, 202319:17
Episode 144: James Frinzi, CEO of American Metals Recovery and Recycling Inc ($AMRR)

Episode 144: James Frinzi, CEO of American Metals Recovery and Recycling Inc ($AMRR)

Episode 144 features an informative conversation with James Frinzi, CEO of American Metals Recovery and Recycling Inc ($AMRR) and CEO of AMR Resources, LLC. James talks about the products and services he offers as well as the telecommunications space in general.  

Learn more at https://multibandglobal.com

Or check out their social media at:

Twitter: @MultibandGlobal

Instagram: @Multibandglobal

Linkedin: @Multiband Global

Facebook: @Multiband Global

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Feb 08, 202321:26
Episode 143: Michael Tabone, Sr. Economist at Cointelegraph

Episode 143: Michael Tabone, Sr. Economist at Cointelegraph

Episode 143 is a great conversation with Michael Tabone, Senior Economist at Cointelegraph.  

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Dec 06, 202245:47
Episode 142: Fayez Kazi, Founder & President of Civilitude

Episode 142: Fayez Kazi, Founder & President of Civilitude

Episode 142 is a conversation with Fayez Kazi, Founder & President of Civilitude.  Civilitude provides civil engineering and planning services centered around land development.  Learn more at https://civilitudegroup.com/

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Nov 12, 202226:52
Episode 141: Mark Podolsky

Episode 141: Mark Podolsky

Episode 141 features a great conversation with Mark Podolsky.  Mark explains how to make money in real estate investing, specifically with raw land.  Learn more  at https://www.thelandgeek.com/

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Nov 12, 202217:40
Episode 140: Mason Arnold Co-Founder of The Conscious Pet

Episode 140: Mason Arnold Co-Founder of The Conscious Pet

Episode 140 features a great conversation with Mason Arnold Co-Founder of The Conscious Pet.  The Conscious Pet is a Public Benefit Corporation making the pet food industry more sustainable. They upcycle restaurant kitchen scraps heading for the landfill into nutritious pet food.  You can invest through WeFunder at: 

https://wefunder.com/theconsciouspet

Learn more at:

https://www.theconsciouspet.life/

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Oct 23, 202226:23
Episode 139: Ryan Rodenbeck CEO of Spyglass Realty

Episode 139: Ryan Rodenbeck CEO of Spyglass Realty

Episode 139 features a great conversation with Ryan Rodenbeck CEO of Spyglass Realty based in Austin, Texas.  Learn more about real estate in Austin and Spyglass Realty at https://www.spyglassrealty.com

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Oct 18, 202225:30
Episode 138: Miki Reynolds, CEO of Grid110

Episode 138: Miki Reynolds, CEO of Grid110

Miki Reynolds is CEO & Co-founder of Grid110, an LA-based early stage startup accelerator and community development non-profit. Since 2014, Miki has focused on activating the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles through her work with Grid110, building community, and connecting the dots for entrepreneurs through access to mentoring and critical resources. She’s also a scout for Bonfire Ventures (investing in pre-seed B2B companies) and a Venture Partner at Republic. Prior to co-founding Grid110, Miki spent 10 years building digital products for clients like MGM Studios, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, Angry Birds, SpaceX and LiveNation before transitioning to community focused work by launching the Downtown LA campus for tech education company General Assembly.

Miki is a critical part of the LA startup ecosystem and has accepted commendations from Mayor Eric Garcetti on behalf of General Assembly and Grid110. She has been recognized by LA Biz Journal as a Woman of Influence, was named to Techweek’s #Techweek100, and sits on advisory councils for two of the Mayor's diversity inclusion initiatives: PledgeLA and WiSTEM LA.

Learn more at https://www.grid110.org

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Oct 06, 202221:33
Episode 137: Dr. Jack Phillips, co-author of Show the Value of What You Do

Episode 137: Dr. Jack Phillips, co-author of Show the Value of What You Do

Episode 137 features a great chat with Dr. Jack Phillips, co-author of Show the Value of What You Do.  You can buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/Show-Value-What-You-Measuring/dp/1523002271.

Also check out https://roiinstitute.net

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Sep 30, 202217:37
Episode 136: Rebecca Ward, author of The Paper Tiger Syndrome

Episode 136: Rebecca Ward, author of The Paper Tiger Syndrome

Episode 136 features a great conversation with Rebecca Ward, author of The Paper Tiger Syndrome, How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear.  You can buy the book with this link: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Tiger-Syndrome-Liberate-Yourself/dp/0578359863

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Sep 22, 202224:28
Episode 135: Kyle Henry: Co-President of DSACT

Episode 135: Kyle Henry: Co-President of DSACT

Episode 135 features a great conversion with Kyle Henry: Co-President of Down syndrome Association of Central Texas. Learn more about the organization at http://dsact.org/.

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Sep 22, 202218:40
Episode 134: Ken Kruger, Founder & CEO of Moon

Episode 134: Ken Kruger, Founder & CEO of Moon

Episode 134 features a great conversation with Ken Kruger, Founder & CEO of Moon.  Moon is a platform that enables consumers to pay with cryptocurrency anywhere privately, securely and without fees.  Learn more at https://paywithmoon.com/

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Sep 11, 202227:18
Episode 133: Dr. Christopher Taylor

Episode 133: Dr. Christopher Taylor

Episode 133 features a great conversation with Dr. Christopher Taylor, Owner of Taylor Counseling Group.  Learn more about the types of Therapy offered by the Taylor Counseling Group at https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/

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Aug 31, 202231:14
Episode 132: Dr. Tenesha Wards

Episode 132: Dr. Tenesha Wards

Episode 132 features a conversation with Dr. Tenesha Wards, Founder and Medical Director at Infinity Wellness Center in Austin, Texas.  Learn more about Dr. Wards and her practice at https://www.austinholisticdr.com/

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Aug 14, 202224:19
Episode 131: Henry Daas

Episode 131: Henry Daas

Episode 131 features a great conversation with Henry Daas.  Henry is a serial entrepreneur, author, coach, and screenwriter.  He is also a licensed real estate salesperson in Connecticut.  You can learn more about Henry at www.henrydaas.com


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Aug 08, 202239:00
Episode 130: Akin Fernandez, Founder & CEO of Azteco

Episode 130: Akin Fernandez, Founder & CEO of Azteco

Episode 130 features a great conversation with Akin Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Azteco.  Azteco offers a bitcoin voucher product that is revolutionizing the industry.  Learn more at https://azte.co/

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Jul 13, 202243:43
Episode 129: Eric Langan, President & CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq stock ticker: $RICK)

Episode 129: Eric Langan, President & CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq stock ticker: $RICK)

Episode 129 features an informative conversation with Eric Langan, President & CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq stock ticker: $RICK).  Eric discusses the history of the company, how he got started in the industry, and how he scaled the business to what it is today.  Eric also discussed his capital allocation strategy as well as future plans for the company including a series of NFTs.  Learn more at https://www.rcihospitality.com/

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Jun 17, 202243:25
Episode 128: Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures

Episode 128: Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures

Episode 128 features a fun conversation with Mike Jarmuz, General Partner at Lightning Ventures.  Lightning Ventures invests in Bitcoin native startup companies.  You can learn more at https://ltng.ventures

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Jun 14, 202252:29
Episode 127: Chelle Neff, Founder and CEO of Urban Betty

Episode 127: Chelle Neff, Founder and CEO of Urban Betty

Episode 127 features a great conversation with Chelle Neff, Founder and CEO of Urban Betty in Austin, Texas.  Urban Betty is an amazing salon in Austin, Texas. You can learn more at https://urbanbetty.com/

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Jun 08, 202225:56
Episode 126: Cesar Hasselmann

Episode 126: Cesar Hasselmann

Episode 126 features a great conversation with Cesar Hasselmann.  Cesar is a an entrepreneur and business consultant.  Learn more about Cesar at https://cesarhasselmann.com

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Jun 06, 202242:59
Episode 125: Lucas Root, Fortune 500 Consultant

Episode 125: Lucas Root, Fortune 500 Consultant

Episode 125 features a great conversation with Lucas Root, Fortune 500 Consultant and Coach.  Learn more about Lucas at www.lucasroot.com

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Jun 03, 202231:29
Episode 124: Jason Belvill, Co-Founder of Body Spec

Episode 124: Jason Belvill, Co-Founder of Body Spec

Episode 124 features a great conversation with Jason Belvill, the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Body Spec.  Body Spec's mobile DEXA scans help you learn about your body and improve your health.  Learn more at www.bodyspec.com

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Jun 03, 202227:46
Episode 123: Michael Wilson, President and COO of 1GCX
May 18, 202242:56
Episode 123: Hall T. Martin, Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network

Episode 123: Hall T. Martin, Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network

Episode 123 features an amazing conversation with Hall T. Martin, Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network.  Hall is the host of the Investor Connect podcast, Vice Chair of the Baylor Angel Network, as well as an adjunct professor at UT Austin.  We talk startups and startup investing in Texas.  Learn more at 

https://tencapital.group and 

https//investorconnect.org

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May 05, 202229:26
Episode 122: Eric Harris, CEO of MindHandle

Episode 122: Eric Harris, CEO of MindHandle

Episode 122 features a great conversation with Eric Harris, CEO of MindHandle.  MindHandle is an employment branding agency that helps companies with large distributed workforces attract, engage, and retain top performing employees.  Learn more at www.mindhandle.com

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Apr 25, 202227:13
Episode 121: Ricky Taylor, Founder of Alta Marfa Winery

Episode 121: Ricky Taylor, Founder of Alta Marfa Winery

Episode 121 features a great conversation with Ricky Taylor, Founder of Alta Marfa Winery.  Learn more about Alta Marfa at http://www.altamarfa.com/

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Apr 14, 202234:38
Episode 120: Tristan Bietsch, Founder and CEO of Lightning Escrow

Episode 120: Tristan Bietsch, Founder and CEO of Lightning Escrow

Episode 120 features a great conversation with Tristan Bietsch, Founder and CEO of Lightning Escrow.  Lightning Escrow is an escrow platform using the Bitcoin Lightning Network.  Learn all about Lightning Escrow and the future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.  Learn more at https://lightningescrow.io

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Apr 06, 202234:38
Episode 119: Jerome Myers, Founder of the Myers Development Group and DreamCatchers

Episode 119: Jerome Myers, Founder of the Myers Development Group and DreamCatchers

Episode 119 features a great conversation with Jerome Myers, Founder of the Myers Development Group and DreamCatchers. Learn more about Jerome at https://www.jeromemyers.co

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Mar 29, 202247:09
Episode 118: Dan Monteavaro aka Moncho 1929, Artist

Episode 118: Dan Monteavaro aka Moncho 1929, Artist

This episode features an amazing conversation with Artist Dan Monteavaro aka Moncho 1929. Dan talks about how he got started in the art world and the inspiration behind some of his work.  Dan is a world renowned artist with an amazing style.  Learn more about Dan and his artwork at http://www.moncho1929.com/

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Mar 28, 202239:03
Episode 117: Kevin Goradia, Co-Founder of Crux Climbing Center

Episode 117: Kevin Goradia, Co-Founder of Crux Climbing Center

This episode features a informative conversation with Kevin Goradia, Co-Founder of Crux Climbing Center in Austin, Texas.  Kevin talks about his background, how he got into climbing and what inspired him to launch Crux Climbing Center.  Our co-host for this episode was Roel Garcia who is an avid climber.  Learn more about Crux Climbing Center at https://www.cruxclimbingcenter.com/south-austin/

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Mar 21, 202226:58
Episode 116: Kyle Murphy, Founder of Pleblab and the Austin Bitcoin Club

Episode 116: Kyle Murphy, Founder of Pleblab and the Austin Bitcoin Club

Episode 116 features a great conversation with Kyle Murphy, Founder of the Austin Bitcoin Club and Pleblab a Bitcoin Startup Accelerator.  Learn all about the Bitcoin scene in Austin, Texas and beyond.  Checkout Pleblab at https://www.pleblab.com/ and the Austin Bitcoin Club at https://www.austinbitcoinclub.com/

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Mar 09, 202223:21
Episode 115: Julie Winkle Giulioni, Author of Promotions Are So Yesterday

Episode 115: Julie Winkle Giulioni, Author of Promotions Are So Yesterday

Episode 115 features an excellent conversation with Julie Winkle Giuliani, Author of Promotions Are So Yesterday.  Julie was named by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Leadership Speaker.  She has traveled to China, Russia, Brazil, Lithuania, and beyond speaking to people about strategies for leadership. She is also author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go.  Learn more about Julie at https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/

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Mar 08, 202231:49
Episode 114: Robert Balderas, CEO of Bob's Containers

Episode 114: Robert Balderas, CEO of Bob's Containers

Episode 114 features an amazing interview with Robert Balderas, CEO of Bob's Containers.  Robert was previously the first guest on our podcast and his business has thrived since we last spoke.  He is one of the most successful and driven entrepreneurs in Austin and he sells amazing products.  His company makes great container homes as well as other structures made from shipping containers.

Learn more about Robert and Bob's Containers at https://bobscontainers.com/

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Mar 08, 202234:59
Episode 113: Tom Slocum, Candidate for Texas Railroad Commission

Episode 113: Tom Slocum, Candidate for Texas Railroad Commission

Episode 113 features a great interview with Tom Slocum candidate for Texas Railroad Commission.  Tom talks about why he is running for office and why Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining is good for the Texas economy.  

Learn more about him at https://slocumfortexas.com/

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Mar 01, 202219:52