Who’s Really Around Your Kids? With Paul Baker

How much do you really know about the people you trust with your children? In this eye-opening conversation, Paul Baker, founder of SPIS, shares lessons from more than 30 years of conducting background investigations for schools, churches, youth organizations, and families. From hidden red flags a…

A Wall Around Your Wealth; The craft of protecting everything a family builds

In this episode, Dean & Draper’s Kristi Hammond and Lindsey Lackey pull back the curtain on the world of private client insurance and asset protection. They discuss the risks many families overlook, why insurance is about far more than price, and how proactive planning can help safeguard everything…

From a Cotton Farm to 7,000 Acres: Building Something That Outlives the Balance Sheet

In this episode, Doug Smith, founder of Hawthorne Capital, shares his journey from a West Texas cotton farm to building a successful land investment business. He discusses the lessons learned from entrepreneurship, overcoming setbacks, scaling a company, and helping families achieve their dream of …

From the Classroom to the Car Wash: Ken Jones on Building Entrepreneurs, Coaching CEOs, and Betting on Himself Again

In this episode, serial entrepreneur and former Wolf Center director Ken Jones shares lessons from launching 100+ businesses and coaching CEOs across Houston. He breaks down why most ventures fail, why execution matters more than ideas, and how mastering hiring, capital, and long-term thinking driv…

Darren Randle: Born in Memphis, Built in Houston

In this episode, Darren Randle, founder and CEO of Houston Tents & Events, shares his journey from small-town Memphis to building one of the fastest-growing event infrastructure companies in Texas. He opens up about launching his business just weeks before the COVID-19 shutdown and how a moment of …

Aging Strong: Michael Petru on the Real Fountain of Youth

What if the true fountain of youth wasn’t a pill - but strength? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Petru, founder of Petru In‑Home Fitness, a Houston fitness pioneer who’s spent decades helping people reclaim their independence through safe, consistent strength training. Equal parts moti…

Zero Downtime: How Scott Holliday Is Protecting the World From Power Surges

Scott Holliday, president of Zero Downtime,reveals how hidden power surges quietly drain millions from businesses—and why most companies are still relying on century‑old tech to protect their systems. From NASA‑tested solutions to today’s AI‑driven power demands, Scott breaks down how smarter surge…

Driving Trust: How Tom Haynes Built the CarPro Standard

In this episode Tom Haynes, owner of CarPro, shares how he’s reshaped the car‑buying experience by helping consumers navigate dealerships with trust, transparency, and confidence. Tom reflects on his journey from Houston to the broadcast world and ultimately to building a platform grounded in rela…

Chance McClain: Preserving Family Stories & Legacy Through Film

What if the most valuable thing you could leave behind wasn’t money - but your story? In this episode, we sit down with Chance McClain, founder of Heritage Films, who’s helped hundreds of families preserve their legacies through powerful, cinematic storytelling. Chance shares his unconventional j…

Personalized Medicine, Preventive Health, and the Future of Patient Care with Dr. John Cottingham

Get ready for a fast-paced chat with Dr. John Cunningham, the former musician turned concierge‑medicine trailblazer. He breaks down what really drives longevity—muscle, metabolism, sleep, and smart nutrition—while debunking myths around cholesterol, genetics, and aging. If you want practical, scien…