Aggie Growth Hacks Podcast

Ross Morel ‘10 of Frogslayer, joins us today to talk through his journey as an accidental entrepreneur, the whirlwind of business, and how his company 10x’s businesses. Some ingenious ideas like ad-testing and self-improvement show up today as well as Ross’ unique leadership style and the bond he shares with his employees. We hope you enjoy the episode and urge you to check out Ross and his team at frogslayer.com. Thanks and Gig ‘em! Contact: frogslayer.com howdy@frogslayer.com Ross Morel Podcasts: Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell Books: Great Mondays by Josh Levine Timestamps & Show Notes: 0:00 - 1:28 Intro/ Ross Morel of Frogslayer 1:29 - 2:03 Favorite Aggie Memory (Dorm Life) 2:04 - 3:52 Accidental Entrepreneur (Great Mentor) 3:52 - 6:16 Lesson from TAMU (Leading 25 bedrooms) 6:17 - 8:30 Biggest Challenge & Hack (Handling Insane Growth) 8:31 - 9:02 Developing on All Fronts (The Whirlwind) 9:03 - 10:40 BHAG (Market Breakthroughs) 10:41 - 11:30 Lightning Round - Ad Testing 11:31 - 12:09 Podcast: Revisionist History - Book: Great Mondays 12:10 - 12:51 Challenge w/ Aggie Help 12:52 - 13:55 Aggie Network Help & Contact 13:56 - 14:22 Wrap Up 14:23 - 17:58 Takeaways (Developing Yourself and Others & Ad Testing)

Investing in small businesses means strengthening the backbone of America! Meralis Hood, CEO of EforAll, shares her mission to serve entrepreneurs. Meralis has built EforAll to be entirely centered around helping individuals start and grow their businesses through training, mentorship, information, access to capital, and an extended professional support network. Connect with Meralis on LinkedIn and find more information at EforAll.org! 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 Since 2013, EforAll has partnered with communities to help under-represented individuals successfully start and grow their businesses through training, mentorship, and extended professional support network. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://eforall.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meralis-t-hood-101001aa/ 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

Joining us today is The Definition of Success, 2020 Aggie 100 Honoree, Cory Whitaker ‘01. Cory shares his fond memories from the Corps, how he started Bowie Capital Management, and why client satisfaction is vital for business growth. Be sure to leave us a rating, and we will see you on the next episode of Aggie Growth Hacks. Thanks and Gig ‘em! Contact: Cory Whitaker Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Bowie Capital Management Advisory Director for Petrus Trust Company https://bowiecapital.com (214) 712-4951 Email: info@bowiecapital.com Podcasts: Books: Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of the Scientific Betting System That Beat the Casinos and Wall Street by William Poundstone Timestamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 3:19) Intro (3:20 - 4:55) Favorite Aggie Memory (4:56 - 6:26) How Bowie Capital Started (6:27 - 8:21) What does Bowie Capital Do? (8:22 - 11:20) Bowie Capital in the Past Year/ How They’ve Hacked Their Struggles (11:21 - 14:44) Focusing On Existing Customers, Bringing More Value (14:45 - 19:25) BHAG (19:26 - 24:59) Lighting Round (25:00 - 26:24) Contact Bowie Capital/ Final Thoughts (26:25 - 29:55) Outro

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: 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! 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 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! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB

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: 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: 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: 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)

How do you get your employees and team members all in? Mike Michalowicz joins us today to share all of his wisdom on bridging the gap between business owners and employees to create a cohesive team that is all in. To find more information about Mike and his formula of “All In” visit his website here! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5 star review and connect with Chris and Greg! About Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book, All In. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover expert for MSNBC. He regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/ https://mikemichalowicz.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! It’s a wrap for Season 7 of Aggie Growth Hacks! We have published a total of 120 episodes of this show, interviewing so many incredible Aggie entrepreneurs. Join us today as Greg and Chris look back on the season’s great stories and best hacks, and be sure to check out our listener challenge! Thank you to all of our guests and supporters, as well as the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship for sponsoring this show. If you enjoy the Aggie Growth Hacks show, please leave us a 5 star review on your favorite listening platform! Are you an Aggie Entrepreneur? We would love to have you on the show! Connect with us and find more information on our website! About Welcome to 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 connect them with other entrepreneurs in the Aggie Network. Timestamps: 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

Howdy, Ags! Lighting up today’s episode is Bret Redfearn ‘17 with Aggieland Christmas Lights! Bret shares how his business has grown with the help of the right products and people, his military experience, and the networking opportunities through EBV. If you’ve grown tired of the hassle that is decorating for the holidays, contact Bret and Aggieland Christmas Lights here! About Aggieland Christmas Lights provides a professional, turnkey, installation service for holiday lighting and decor in the Brazos Valley and surrounding area. Aggieland Christmas Lights is an Aggie/Military Veteran owned business located in College Station, TX with a mission to make your holiday decorating safe, simple, and beautiful. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretredfearn/ https://www.aggielandchristmaslights.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! Chief Product Officer from AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke ‘97, joins today to discuss AI and how businesses can make use of it for profit and productivity. Chris touches on the AI tools you should know about and where he thinks AI will be in the next five years. If you’re interested in finding out more information about AI and how you can use AI in your business, get in touch with Chris by visiting his website here! About As Chief Product Officer at AKW Ventures, Chris Wilke helps businesses identify and implement generative AI for profit and productivity. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wilke-net/ https://www.chriswilke.net/ 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! David Trigg, CEO of HOMR, joins us today to share how HOMR is changing the homeowner's experience by serving both homeowners and service providers. David touches on utilizing technology, customer attraction, how he has scaled, and what to expect from HOMR in the future. If you want more information about HOMR, please check out their website here! About As the CEO and founder of HOMR, David is on a mission to fix home ownership by serving homeowners and service providers well. With over seven years of work experience in strategy consulting and M&A, David has applied the sophisticated value-creation strategies of Fortune 500 companies to home services like lawn care through remodeling. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-trigg-b84b5a79/ https://www.homr.io/ 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’s special guests are the 2023 #1 Aggie 100 Winners, Jenny Hanlon and Sheldon Arora with StaffDNA! Jenny and Sheldon have struck gold in one of the most challenging markets, growing their company over 700%! The duo are striving to become the ultimate bridge between talent and employers. If you are interested in their services, please visit their website here! Please leave us a rating and review! About StaffDNA specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with leading facilities to meet travel, local, permanent, and PRN needs for nurse and allied health professionals. We’re not a job board that scans other agencies for jobs. We work directly with hospitals nationwide to post actual positions, updated in real time. Healthcare professionals can choose from the highest-paying jobs—1000s of open positions—while healthcare facilities can provide the highest level of care from the most qualified candidates. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.staffdna.com/ https://www.liquidagents.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! Rising up as today’s guest is Kirsten Kendall with her social media content creation and management brand, Social Rise. Kirsten shares her passion behind social media branding, collaboration with others, and providing value for her clients. If you are in need of a social media consultant, please reach out to Kirsten and Abby by visiting their website here! About Introducing Kirsten, a talented marketing director and photographer from Warrenton, Virginia. With a passion for capturing high-quality images that showcase brand identity and lifestyle, Kirsten's expertise in web development, graphic design, social media management, and advertising was further enhanced during her time as the head of the marketing department at a woodworking company in Brazos County. Inspired by her love for marketing and photography, Kirsten merged the two to create her own Creative Marketing agency. As a Gen Z, Kirsten's innate understanding of digital media gives her a competitive edge, allowing her to adapt quickly to the latest trends. With her unique blend of marketing prowess and captivating photography, Kirsten is poised to elevate your brand and deliver remarkable results. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.socialriseagency.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 #podcast #entrepreneur #clarity #resolve #purpose #AggieEntrepreneur #growth #business #entrepreneurship #Aggie #growthmindset #fastgrowth #knowledgeispower #innovation #CollegeStation #Bryan #TexasAMU

Howdy, Ags! Signing on as today’s guest, Jason Anawaty ‘96, shares his entrepreneurial experience and business growth. Jason describes how his growth as an entrepreneur and his business improved the more he emphasized an outward focus to raise up the people in his team. Have you implemented profit-share in your business? About Cypress Signs has a commitment to quality and service. We work with our clients to ensure that their signage goals are accomplished. With over 40 years of experience in the sign business, our consultative approach is second to none. Cypress Signs uses only state of the art equipment to produce each order. Our staff is knowledgeable and service oriented and are eager to please each and every client. At Cypress Signs, we treat what we do as a form of high art: it's beautiful, elegant, timeless, and expressive. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-anawaty-66956a12/ https://www.cypress-signs.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’s guest, Bret Richards ‘01, showcases his auctioneering skills while also providing insight into the world of auctions. Bret details his experience in auctioneer school, adjusting to the changing market, and how he connects with customers during bids. To find more information about Bret Richards, check out the Coleman and Patterson website here! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a few moments to leave us a review! About Bret Richards joins the Coleman & Patterson team with over 15 years of experience in the Real Estate & Auction business. In addition to being licensed as a real estate broker and Auctioneer in Texas, Bret holds 25 licenses in other states including California, Ohio, Florida, and Washington. Bret also owns a Benefit Auction business and works with many fundraising non-profit groups such as the Brazos Valley A&M Club, Believing 4 Bryleigh, Wipe Out Kids Cancer, Waller County Fair Association, along with many events with MLB’s Texas Rangers. Bret was on the rodeo team while at Texas A&M and is now the president of Texas Aggie Rodeo, Inc. the official support group/booster club for the Texas A&M Rodeo team. Timestamps: Resources: Website: https://www.colemanandpatterson.com/agents/74748-bret-richards http://bretrichards.colemanandpatterson.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