In The Thick of It

Get ready to dive into the entrepreneurial path of ENO8's founder, Jeff Francis. Join us as Jeff takes us from his roots in small-town Farmersville, Texas, to his emergence as a visionary tech entrep…

In this episode, we welcome Matt Wensing, founder and CEO of Summit, an innovative low-code/no-code automation platform. Matt shares his journey into the world of B2B tech services.

From a young age, …

Starting a business is a collaborative effort, as Seth Frey, founder and president of Big Frey, discovered while navigating partnerships and industry changes in promotional products.

Seth's entreprene…

In this episode, we feature our first-ever husband and wife duo—Reagan and Elle Pugh—each with their own thriving entrepreneurial ventures. Together, they share the personal and professional experien…

Navigating employee benefits can be a major hurdle for business owners. Selecting insurance plans—from health to dental to vision—can be daunting, with decisions affecting team members and their fami…

In this episode, we welcome Steffie Tomson, the innovative mind behind Getaway Sticks. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Steffie's journey from a cognitive neuroscience researcher to footwear entrepreneur…

Gut feelings in hiring decisions are a common but flawed approach. Rick Girard's experience in recruitment revealed that many companies often lean on personal biases when selecting or rejecting candi…

Recently we celebrated 1 year of In The Thick of It podcast with a live-streamed episode featuring past guests, including:

👤 Justin Smith, Founder of Ebenezer Consulting
👤 Roy Keely, Founder of FirmSt…

As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.

In this episo…

As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.

In this episo…

As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.

Clayton Flurr…

As we near one year since starting In The Thick of It, we're working on a celebratory episode. In the meantime, we'd love for you to catch up on some founder stories you may have missed.

Last year, we…

Entrepreneurial journeys often take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to extraordinary success.

In this episode, we explore Robert (Bob) Bowden's transition from landman to thriving business owner.…

This episode features Joni Girardi, founder and CEO of DataSelf, a business helping mid-sized organizations use data and analytics to gain a competitive edge.

Joni's fascination with technology began …

Estate planning may not be the first thing on your mind when launching a business, but it's a crucial step that shouldn't be overlooked. 

In this episode, we dive into the world of asset protection wi…

In this episode of "In The Thick of It," Kasey Sisson discusses her journey from recent graduate to successful entrepreneur. After completing her Masters in Organizational Communication in 2019, Kase…

In this In The Thick of It Toolbox episode, Yobany Mayen, Senior Vice President at Encore Bank, talks about the importance of entrepreneurs and businesses having a solid banking relationship.

Scott an…

Unlock the power of strategic marketing for your startup or small business.

In this insightful episode, Laura Neathery, founder of LJ Consulting & Marketing, shares her expertise on the invaluable ro…

On this episode of In The Thick of It, Scott sits down with Sam Bluntzer, owner of Blue Ribbon Rain Gutter in Fort Worth, Texas. Sam shares his unique path to entrepreneurship, from growing up in the…

This week, we're taking a pause to celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who have served.

Many people often think of Memorial Day as the start of summer, but I encourage everyone to take a moment to …