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Hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth, the show goes beyond titles and headlines to explore the real stories behind today’s most influential leaders.

Each episode dives into career journeys, pivotal decisions, leadership philosophy, and the challenges of building brands, teams, and cultures that endure.

From founders and CEOs to industry-defining innovators, CEOs You Should Know DFW offers practical insight, perspective, and inspiration for anyone interested in leadership, growth, and the business of influence.

New episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.]]>enBusinessCopyright Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/65addfd0a40f70e13bc9a5b8e273702e.jpghttps://iheart.com/podcast/337002935Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:42:11 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)tamarawren@iheartmedia.comCEOs You Should Know DFW is a leadership podcast featuring candid conversations with the executives shaping North Texas and national business. Hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth, the show goes beyond titles and...
Hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth, the show goes beyond titles and headlines to explore the real stories behind today’s most influential leaders.

Each episode dives into career journeys, pivotal decisions, leadership philosophy, and the challenges of building brands, teams, and cultures that endure.

From founders and CEOs to industry-defining innovators, CEOs You Should Know DFW offers practical insight, perspective, and inspiration for anyone interested in leadership, growth, and the business of influence.

New episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-janine-steiner-jovanovic--72855777
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Janine Steiner Jovanovic, CEO of LeaseLock to explore her unique path from aspiring professor to tech entrepreneur and industry leader.

Janine shares how an unexpected opportunity working alongside her father launched her into real estate technology, ultimately leading to executive roles at major firms like RealPage, where she helped scale the business through rapid growth and a public offering. She reflects on pivotal career moments, including stepping away at the height of her career to focus on family, and the lessons in leadership, resilience, and self-awareness that shaped her journey.

The conversation also dives into LeaseLock’s mission to modernize rental housing by replacing outdated security deposits with a more flexible, insurance-based solution making housing more accessible for renters while simplifying operations for property owners.

Janine offers thoughtful insights on people-first leadership, building a culture rooted in humility and accountability, and why human connection still matters in an increasingly digital world.

From bold career pivots to transforming an industry, this episode highlights the power of adaptability, execution, and leading with purpose.

Guest: Janine Steiner Jovanovic, CEO, LeaseLock

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72855777Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:42:08 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)How do you go from studying literature and planning a life in academia to leading one of the most innovative companies in real estate technology? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down...
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Janine Steiner Jovanovic, CEO of LeaseLock to explore her unique path from aspiring professor to tech entrepreneur and industry leader.

Janine shares how an unexpected opportunity working alongside her father launched her into real estate technology, ultimately leading to executive roles at major firms like RealPage, where she helped scale the business through rapid growth and a public offering. She reflects on pivotal career moments, including stepping away at the height of her career to focus on family, and the lessons in leadership, resilience, and self-awareness that shaped her journey.

The conversation also dives into LeaseLock’s mission to modernize rental housing by replacing outdated security deposits with a more flexible, insurance-based solution making housing more accessible for renters while simplifying operations for property owners.

Janine offers thoughtful insights on people-first leadership, building a culture rooted in humility and accountability, and why human connection still matters in an increasingly digital world.

From bold career pivots to transforming an industry, this episode highlights the power of adaptability, execution, and leading with purpose.

Guest: Janine Steiner Jovanovic, CEO, LeaseLock

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2805false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-amanda-hollins-every-car-can--72757520
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Amanda Hollins, COO of Every Car Can, to explore her remarkable journey from law enforcement to nonprofit leadership and the purpose that drives her work today.

Before diving into her story, Amanda shares a glimpse of her roots through a fun rapid fire round, including her first concert, Merle Haggard, attended with her grandmother, a nod to the strong foundation and influences that shaped her early years.

Amanda shares how a leap of faith led her from a 15-year career with the Dallas Police Department into an unexpected opportunity with Every Car Can, an organization that funds education and helps at-risk students graduate high school through Texans Can Academies. She reflects on the lessons she carried from policing, including discipline, empathy, and resilience, and how those experiences have shaped her leadership style.

The conversation dives into Every Car Can's unique model of accepting donated vehicles, auctioning them, and turning those proceeds into life-changing educational opportunities for students who need a second chance. Amanda also gives an inside look at the organization's culture, its nationwide impact, and even demonstrates her skills as a live auctioneer.

From building strong teams and leading with empathy to creating pathways for students to succeed, Amanda offers powerful insights on purpose-driven leadership and the impact of investing in the next generation.

This episode is a testament to the power of service, second chances, and following a path guided by purpose.

Guest: Amanda Hollins, COO, Every Car Can
A New Name. A New Era. Introducing Every Car Can.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72757520Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:46:08 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)How do you go from serving your community as a Dallas police officer to leading a nonprofit that transforms lives across Texas? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with...
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Amanda Hollins, COO of Every Car Can, to explore her remarkable journey from law enforcement to nonprofit leadership and the purpose that drives her work today.

Before diving into her story, Amanda shares a glimpse of her roots through a fun rapid fire round, including her first concert, Merle Haggard, attended with her grandmother, a nod to the strong foundation and influences that shaped her early years.

Amanda shares how a leap of faith led her from a 15-year career with the Dallas Police Department into an unexpected opportunity with Every Car Can, an organization that funds education and helps at-risk students graduate high school through Texans Can Academies. She reflects on the lessons she carried from policing, including discipline, empathy, and resilience, and how those experiences have shaped her leadership style.

The conversation dives into Every Car Can's unique model of accepting donated vehicles, auctioning them, and turning those proceeds into life-changing educational opportunities for students who need a second chance. Amanda also gives an inside look at the organization's culture, its nationwide impact, and even demonstrates her skills as a live auctioneer.

From building strong teams and leading with empathy to creating pathways for students to succeed, Amanda offers powerful insights on purpose-driven leadership and the impact of investing in the next generation.

This episode is a testament to the power of service, second chances, and following a path guided by purpose.

Guest: Amanda Hollins, COO, Every Car Can
A New Name. A New Era. Introducing Every Car Can.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2349amandahollins,auctioneer,carauctiondallas,carsforkids,ceos,ceosyoushouldknow,dallaspolice,dropoutprevention,everycarcan,iheartmedia,iheartradio,nonprofit,nonprofitleadership,oakcliff,purposedrivenleadership,servantleader,texanscanacademy,vehicledonation,womeninleadership,workforcedevelopmentfalse220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-david-regn-stream-companies--72570764What does it take to build a business from a living room idea into a national marketing powerhouse?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with David Regn, Co-Founder and CEO of Stream Companies and Co-Founder of FullThrottle.AI to share his journey from early entrepreneurship to leading a 500+ employee organization.

David reflects on launching Stream out of his mom’s house with his business partner, turning small client opportunities into long-term growth, and staying ahead of industry shifts from the early days of the internet to today’s AI-driven landscape. The conversation explores how a mindset of grit, adaptability, and continuous problem-solving helped the company navigate major moments like the dot-com crash, the financial crisis, and COVID-19.

He also shares insights on building strong client partnerships, developing a resilient team culture, and why embracing change is essential for long-term success.

From humble beginnings to industry leadership, this episode highlights the power of persistence, innovation, and never giving up.

Guest: David Regn, Co-Founder & CEO, Stream Companies

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570764Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:59:58 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What does it take to build a business from a living room idea into a national marketing powerhouse? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with David Regn, Co-Founder and CEO...What does it take to build a business from a living room idea into a national marketing powerhouse?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with David Regn, Co-Founder and CEO of Stream Companies and Co-Founder of FullThrottle.AI to share his journey from early entrepreneurship to leading a 500+ employee organization.

David reflects on launching Stream out of his mom’s house with his business partner, turning small client opportunities into long-term growth, and staying ahead of industry shifts from the early days of the internet to today’s AI-driven landscape. The conversation explores how a mindset of grit, adaptability, and continuous problem-solving helped the company navigate major moments like the dot-com crash, the financial crisis, and COVID-19.

He also shares insights on building strong client partnerships, developing a resilient team culture, and why embracing change is essential for long-term success.

From humble beginnings to industry leadership, this episode highlights the power of persistence, innovation, and never giving up.

Guest: David Regn, Co-Founder & CEO, Stream Companies

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>3609advertising,ai,aiinmarketing,automotiveadvertising,business,businessgrowth,ceosyoushouldknow,clientpartnerships,companyculture,digitalmarketing,entrepreneurship,fullthrottle.ai,gritandresilience,innovation,leadership,marketing,retailmarketing,streamcompaniesfalse218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-michael-monette-total-office-solutions--72459225What happens when a spontaneous decision, a bold idea, and a willingness to take risks turn into a 39-year business?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Michael Monette, Co-Founder of Total Office Solutions, to share the story behind building a company from scratch—starting just days after losing his job.

Michael reflects on his unconventional journey from Air Force veteran to entrepreneur, including the pivotal moment that led him and his wife Linda to start their business together. What began with a single project quickly grew into a company that now operates across multiple markets, serving clients nationwide.

The conversation explores the resilience required to navigate uncertainty, from early cash flow challenges to leading through COVID-19—where forward-thinking decisions helped transform and expand the business. Michael also shares insights on leadership, adaptability, and the importance of culture in sustaining long-term success.

From bold beginnings to national growth, this episode highlights the mindset and grit it takes to seize opportunity and build something lasting.

Guest: Michael Monette, Co-Founder,
Website:Total Office Solutions


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72459225Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:01:01 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What happens when a spontaneous decision, a bold idea, and a willingness to take risks turn into a 39-year business? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Michael Monette,...What happens when a spontaneous decision, a bold idea, and a willingness to take risks turn into a 39-year business?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Michael Monette, Co-Founder of Total Office Solutions, to share the story behind building a company from scratch—starting just days after losing his job.

Michael reflects on his unconventional journey from Air Force veteran to entrepreneur, including the pivotal moment that led him and his wife Linda to start their business together. What began with a single project quickly grew into a company that now operates across multiple markets, serving clients nationwide.

The conversation explores the resilience required to navigate uncertainty, from early cash flow challenges to leading through COVID-19—where forward-thinking decisions helped transform and expand the business. Michael also shares insights on leadership, adaptability, and the importance of culture in sustaining long-term success.

From bold beginnings to national growth, this episode highlights the mindset and grit it takes to seize opportunity and build something lasting.

Guest: Michael Monette, Co-Founder,
Website:Total Office Solutions


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2487adaptability,airforce,ceosyoushouldknow,commercialrealestate,companyculture,corporaterelocation,covid,entrepreneurship,familybusiness,leadership,officemoving,startup,totalofficesolutions,veteranowned,workplacefalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-mark-kundysek-nexcourt--72323632What does it take to turn a passion for sports and construction into a 30+ year business and build more than 10,000 courts along the way?
 
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Mark Kundysek, Founder and President of NexCourt, to share how a passion for sports and construction turned into a 30+ year business.

From launching with a $250 dealer kit to building more than 10,000 custom sports courts, Mark reflects on the grit, consistency, and hands-on work it takes to grow something from the ground up. He also shares how NexCourt has evolved, from early backyard basketball courts to the rise of pickleball and what’s next with the growing demand for multi-use recreational spaces.

The conversation also highlights the importance of teamwork, long-standing relationships, and giving back through partnerships with organizations like the Dallas Mavericks and Nancy Lieberman Charities.

Mark’s story is a testament to steady growth, adaptability, and delivering more than expected, one project at a time.

Guest: Mark Kundysek, Founder & President, NexCourt




CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72323632Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:24:45 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What does it take to turn a passion for sports and construction into a 30+ year business and build more than 10,000 courts along the way?   In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with...What does it take to turn a passion for sports and construction into a 30+ year business and build more than 10,000 courts along the way?
 
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Mark Kundysek, Founder and President of NexCourt, to share how a passion for sports and construction turned into a 30+ year business.

From launching with a $250 dealer kit to building more than 10,000 custom sports courts, Mark reflects on the grit, consistency, and hands-on work it takes to grow something from the ground up. He also shares how NexCourt has evolved, from early backyard basketball courts to the rise of pickleball and what’s next with the growing demand for multi-use recreational spaces.

The conversation also highlights the importance of teamwork, long-standing relationships, and giving back through partnerships with organizations like the Dallas Mavericks and Nancy Lieberman Charities.

Mark’s story is a testament to steady growth, adaptability, and delivering more than expected, one project at a time.

Guest: Mark Kundysek, Founder & President, NexCourt




CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2871false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-yea-media-group-the-kidd-kraddick-morning-show--72184758What does it take to stay at the top of radio for over three decades—and build a media company around it?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with the voices behind The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show: Kellie Rasberry, Big Al Mack, and JC Chavez—along with YEA Networks CEO George Laughlin, for a candid and entertaining conversation about longevity, leadership, and legacy in media.

From sneaking into first concerts and landing unexpected breaks in radio to building one of the most recognizable morning shows in the country, the team shares the unconventional journeys that brought them together—and what has kept them connected for more than 20 years. They reflect on the influence of Kidd Kraddick, whose commitment to authenticity and storytelling continues to shape the show and its culture today.

The conversation explores how the media landscape has evolved, from traditional radio to podcasts, social platforms, and viral fame, and what it really takes to build a lasting connection with an audience in an era of instant visibility. George offers insight into scaling YEA Media Group, balancing creative talent with business discipline, and creating a culture where people—and personalities—can thrive.

At the heart of the discussion is Kidd’s Kids, the beloved charity that has become the show’s defining legacy, providing life-changing experiences for families with children facing chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Along the way, the group shares stories of early career risks, lessons in staying relevant, and why authenticity, adaptability, and strong relationships remain the foundation of their success.

Guests: Kellie Rasberry, Big Al Mack, JC Chavez (The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show), and George Laughlin (CEO, YEA Networks)



CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72184758Wed, 27 May 2026 12:43:54 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What does it take to stay at the top of radio for over three decades—and build a media company around it? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with the voices...What does it take to stay at the top of radio for over three decades—and build a media company around it?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with the voices behind The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show: Kellie Rasberry, Big Al Mack, and JC Chavez—along with YEA Networks CEO George Laughlin, for a candid and entertaining conversation about longevity, leadership, and legacy in media.

From sneaking into first concerts and landing unexpected breaks in radio to building one of the most recognizable morning shows in the country, the team shares the unconventional journeys that brought them together—and what has kept them connected for more than 20 years. They reflect on the influence of Kidd Kraddick, whose commitment to authenticity and storytelling continues to shape the show and its culture today.

The conversation explores how the media landscape has evolved, from traditional radio to podcasts, social platforms, and viral fame, and what it really takes to build a lasting connection with an audience in an era of instant visibility. George offers insight into scaling YEA Media Group, balancing creative talent with business discipline, and creating a culture where people—and personalities—can thrive.

At the heart of the discussion is Kidd’s Kids, the beloved charity that has become the show’s defining legacy, providing life-changing experiences for families with children facing chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Along the way, the group shares stories of early career risks, lessons in staying relevant, and why authenticity, adaptability, and strong relationships remain the foundation of their success.

Guests: Kellie Rasberry, Big Al Mack, JC Chavez (The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show), and George Laughlin (CEO, YEA Networks)



CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>3176authenticity,broadcast,ceosyoushouldknow,companyculture,dfw,iheartmedia,iheartradio,kiddkraddick,kiddkraddickmorningshow,kiddskids,localradio,mediaevolution,northtexas,podcasts,radio,yeamediagroupfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-ben-spell-good-ranchers--72085050What happens when a worship leader with no business background decides to challenge an entire industry?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Ben Spell, Founder and CEO of Good Ranchers, to explore his unlikely journey from church music ministry to building one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer meat companies in the country.

Ben shares how a moment in a church parking lot sparked a deeper calling to create something meaningful, leading him to launch a business with no formal plan, no industry experience, and a strong commitment to integrity. What began as a side hustle selling meat out of a truck quickly evolved into a mission-driven company focused on transparency, American-sourced products, and customer trust.

The conversation dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, including navigating rapid growth, embracing imperfection, and building a company culture rooted in purpose. Ben also reflects on the challenges of scaling during COVID-19, transitioning to e-commerce, and leading a team while growing a young family alongside the business.

Along the way, he shares insights on hiring for heart over resume, recognizing opportunity in uncertainty, and why giving back remains central to the company’s mission.

Guest: Ben Spell, Founder and CEO, Good Ranchers
Website: www.GoodRanchers.com


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72085050Wed, 20 May 2026 15:31:32 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What happens when a worship leader with no business background decides to challenge an entire industry? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Ben Spell, Founder and CEO of...What happens when a worship leader with no business background decides to challenge an entire industry?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Ben Spell, Founder and CEO of Good Ranchers, to explore his unlikely journey from church music ministry to building one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer meat companies in the country.

Ben shares how a moment in a church parking lot sparked a deeper calling to create something meaningful, leading him to launch a business with no formal plan, no industry experience, and a strong commitment to integrity. What began as a side hustle selling meat out of a truck quickly evolved into a mission-driven company focused on transparency, American-sourced products, and customer trust.

The conversation dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, including navigating rapid growth, embracing imperfection, and building a company culture rooted in purpose. Ben also reflects on the challenges of scaling during COVID-19, transitioning to e-commerce, and leading a team while growing a young family alongside the business.

Along the way, he shares insights on hiring for heart over resume, recognizing opportunity in uncertainty, and why giving back remains central to the company’s mission.

Guest: Ben Spell, Founder and CEO, Good Ranchers
Website: www.GoodRanchers.com


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2767americansourced,careerpivot,ceosyoushouldknow,directtoconsumer,entrepreneurship,faith,faithandbusiness,foodindustry,goodranchers,houston,hustle,iheartmedia,leadership,madeintheusa,meatindustry,purposedrivenleadership,smallbusiness,startups,supplychain,texasfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-shani-raviv-sportspredict-com--72006923What if sports predictions were not about betting, but about skill?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Shani Raviv, Founder and CEO of SportsPredict.com, to explore how she is building a new category at the intersection of sports, data, and competition.

Shani shares her unconventional path, from growing up in Israel to serving nearly eight years in an elite Israeli intelligence unit, where she developed her expertise in data and decision-making under pressure. After earning a law degree and MBA, she went on to launch a tech startup grounded in those same principles. She also reflects on early influences, including tagging along to business meetings as a child and attending her first concert, the Backstreet Boys.

The conversation dives into the vision behind SportsPredict, a free to play platform where fans compete by making sports predictions and proving their ability to read data, not risk money. Shani explains why predictive thinking is becoming a critical skill in an AI driven world and how her platform could uncover talent far beyond sports. 

Along the way, she shares insights on building a global team, leading with openness, moving fast without chasing perfection, and staying connected to users while scaling a business.  

Guest: Shani Raviv, Founder and CEO, SportsPredict
Website: www.SportsPredict.com

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72006923Thu, 14 May 2026 15:22:54 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What if sports predictions were not about betting, but about skill? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Shani Raviv, Founder and CEO of https://www.sportspredict.com/, to...What if sports predictions were not about betting, but about skill?

In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Shani Raviv, Founder and CEO of SportsPredict.com, to explore how she is building a new category at the intersection of sports, data, and competition.

Shani shares her unconventional path, from growing up in Israel to serving nearly eight years in an elite Israeli intelligence unit, where she developed her expertise in data and decision-making under pressure. After earning a law degree and MBA, she went on to launch a tech startup grounded in those same principles. She also reflects on early influences, including tagging along to business meetings as a child and attending her first concert, the Backstreet Boys.

The conversation dives into the vision behind SportsPredict, a free to play platform where fans compete by making sports predictions and proving their ability to read data, not risk money. Shani explains why predictive thinking is becoming a critical skill in an AI driven world and how her platform could uncover talent far beyond sports. 

Along the way, she shares insights on building a global team, leading with openness, moving fast without chasing perfection, and staying connected to users while scaling a business.  

Guest: Shani Raviv, Founder and CEO, SportsPredict
Website: www.SportsPredict.com

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>3095aianddata,ceosyoushouldknow,datadriven,israeliintelligence,leadership,predictiveanalytics,sportsanalytics,sportspredict,sportspredictions,startupfounder,startups,tech,techentreprenuer,technology,womenintechfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-enrique-ramirez-buff-city-soap--71907158
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Enrique Ramirez, CEO of Buff City Soap, to explore the rapid rise of a brand built on fresh ingredients, customer experience, and scalable growth.

Enrique shares how Buff City Soap evolved from a niche concept into a nationwide franchise, while staying true to its roots of handcrafted, plant‑based products made daily in-store. He breaks down the realities of hyper-growth, what it takes to build and support a successful franchise system, and how strong culture and operational discipline drive long-term success.

Along the way, the conversation covers leadership lessons, navigating change, retail innovation, and why creating a memorable in-store experience is more important than ever. Enrique also gives insight into the future of Buff City Soap and the strategy behind its continued expansion.
 
Guest: Enrique Ramirez, CEO, Buff City Soap
Website: www.BuffCitySoap.com


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71907158Thu, 07 May 2026 13:52:11 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What does it take to turn a small, handmade soap shop into one of the fastest‑growing retail franchises in the country? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Enrique Ramirez, CEO...
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Enrique Ramirez, CEO of Buff City Soap, to explore the rapid rise of a brand built on fresh ingredients, customer experience, and scalable growth.

Enrique shares how Buff City Soap evolved from a niche concept into a nationwide franchise, while staying true to its roots of handcrafted, plant‑based products made daily in-store. He breaks down the realities of hyper-growth, what it takes to build and support a successful franchise system, and how strong culture and operational discipline drive long-term success.

Along the way, the conversation covers leadership lessons, navigating change, retail innovation, and why creating a memorable in-store experience is more important than ever. Enrique also gives insight into the future of Buff City Soap and the strategy behind its continued expansion.
 
Guest: Enrique Ramirez, CEO, Buff City Soap
Website: www.BuffCitySoap.com


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In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Mark Faber, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Texas Motor Speedway, to explore a career built on persistence, mentorship, and navigating change at the highest levels of sports and entertainment.

Mark shares his path from Kansas City to an Orange Bowl internship, a front‑row seat to the legendary Herschel Walker trade with the Dallas Cowboys, and leadership roles helping develop major venues including Kansas City’s Sprint Center and Las Vegas’s T‑Mobile Arena. Now back in North Texas, he breaks down what it takes to lead a legacy facility through transformation, grow new audiences, and build a culture grounded in respect and accountability.

Along the way, the conversation touches on musical influences, formative mentors, lessons from selling through losing seasons, and why long‑term success is built in the “cracks and gray spaces” long before the wins show up.

Guest: Mark Faber, CEO, Texas Motor Speedway
Website: www.TexasMotorSpeedway.com


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71731719Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:25:51 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What does it take to go from cold‑calling with a typewriter to leading some of the most recognizable venues in sports? In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Mark Faber, Senior...
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know Dallas, iHeartMedia Dallas Market President Chris Long sits down with Mark Faber, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Texas Motor Speedway, to explore a career built on persistence, mentorship, and navigating change at the highest levels of sports and entertainment.

Mark shares his path from Kansas City to an Orange Bowl internship, a front‑row seat to the legendary Herschel Walker trade with the Dallas Cowboys, and leadership roles helping develop major venues including Kansas City’s Sprint Center and Las Vegas’s T‑Mobile Arena. Now back in North Texas, he breaks down what it takes to lead a legacy facility through transformation, grow new audiences, and build a culture grounded in respect and accountability.

Along the way, the conversation touches on musical influences, formative mentors, lessons from selling through losing seasons, and why long‑term success is built in the “cracks and gray spaces” long before the wins show up.

Guest: Mark Faber, CEO, Texas Motor Speedway
Website: www.TexasMotorSpeedway.com


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2891ceosyoushouldknow,dallas,dfwexecutives,iheartmedia,iheartradio,jerryjones,kansascity,lasvegas,leadership,mentorship,nascar,nascarcupseries,texasmotorspeedwayfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-jack-griffin-fred-gans-garages-of-america--71562270
In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth Region President Chris Long sits down with co‑founders and co‑CEOs Jack Griffin and Fred Gans for a conversation that moves from suburban office buildings in the 1970s to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and ultimately to building a thriving business around one simple truth: hobbies are social.

Jack shares how a post‑career leap into professional racing shaped his approach to risk, community, and the car culture he knows inside and out. Fred talks about surviving the S&L crisis, building dozens of storage facilities across the country, and why replicable design and disciplined development became the backbone of their partnership.

Together, they break down how Garages of America grew from an idea discovered in Denver into a multi‑market business built on community, camaraderie, and the booming collector‑car lifestyle. They discuss navigating COVID‑era construction delays, learning to manage outsourced teams, and why their buyers often regret only one thing: not getting a bigger garage.

Plus: the first concerts that set the tone for two very different career paths (Kansas for Fred, The Lettermen for Jack), the surprising social science behind car collecting, and what it means to launch a company at 69 and still be improving it every day. 

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71562270Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:41 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)What happens when a real estate developer who built 75 storage facilities teams up with a former race car driver who once competed against A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti? You get Garages of America, one of the most unique and fastest‑growing concepts in...
In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth Region President Chris Long sits down with co‑founders and co‑CEOs Jack Griffin and Fred Gans for a conversation that moves from suburban office buildings in the 1970s to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and ultimately to building a thriving business around one simple truth: hobbies are social.

Jack shares how a post‑career leap into professional racing shaped his approach to risk, community, and the car culture he knows inside and out. Fred talks about surviving the S&L crisis, building dozens of storage facilities across the country, and why replicable design and disciplined development became the backbone of their partnership.

Together, they break down how Garages of America grew from an idea discovered in Denver into a multi‑market business built on community, camaraderie, and the booming collector‑car lifestyle. They discuss navigating COVID‑era construction delays, learning to manage outsourced teams, and why their buyers often regret only one thing: not getting a bigger garage.

Plus: the first concerts that set the tone for two very different career paths (Kansas for Fred, The Lettermen for Jack), the surprising social science behind car collecting, and what it means to launch a company at 69 and still be improving it every day. 

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2724carcollecting,carenthusiasts,ceointerviews,commercialrealestate,entrepreneurship,garagesofamerica,motorsports,northtexasbusiness,startupstoriesfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-peter-simek-earth-x--71408796
In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth Region President Chris Long sits down with the CEO of EarthX for a conversation that moves from investigative journalism to traveling the world with a giant dinosaur puppet for the United Nations to reimagining what an environmental organization can be from its home base in the heart of Texas oil and gas country.

Peter shares how nearly two decades as a journalist taught him the leadership skill he leans on most: shutting up and listening. He talks about why founder Trammel Crow says you can't preach to the choir if there's no choir, how EarthX evolved from a 120,000-person Earth Day street festival at Fair Park into a global convening platform, and what it means to lead a fifteen-year-old startup through its next chapter, including a new policy institute focused on nuclear energy and an urban biodiversity plan for Dallas.

Plus: a first concert that might crack the all-time rankings (Page and Plant at Madison Square Garden), and the nineteenth-century botanist story he's told enough people about that now he has to finish writing it.


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71408796Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:10 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Peter Simek's path to leading one of the world's premier environmental platforms started with poetry, couch surfing in Rome, and tracking down an ecstasy kingpin on a mountaintop in Georgia. In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth Region...
In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth Region President Chris Long sits down with the CEO of EarthX for a conversation that moves from investigative journalism to traveling the world with a giant dinosaur puppet for the United Nations to reimagining what an environmental organization can be from its home base in the heart of Texas oil and gas country.

Peter shares how nearly two decades as a journalist taught him the leadership skill he leans on most: shutting up and listening. He talks about why founder Trammel Crow says you can't preach to the choir if there's no choir, how EarthX evolved from a 120,000-person Earth Day street festival at Fair Park into a global convening platform, and what it means to lead a fifteen-year-old startup through its next chapter, including a new policy institute focused on nuclear energy and an urban biodiversity plan for Dallas.

Plus: a first concert that might crack the all-time rankings (Page and Plant at Madison Square Garden), and the nineteenth-century botanist story he's told enough people about that now he has to finish writing it.


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2279biodiversity,business,ceosyoushouldknow,climatechange,conservation,dallas,dfw,earthday,earthx,environment,iheartmedia,leadership,nonprofits,petersimek,sustainabilityfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-rick-welts-dallas-mavericks--71216698
Rick shares what it was like to be the 35th employee at the NBA league office in 1982, making cold calls no one returned, and helping transform a struggling league into a global marketing powerhouse.

He takes us inside the creation of NBA All-Star Weekend, the 1984 Slam Dunk Contest that changed everything, and the challenge of marketing the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team to the world. From leading the Phoenix Suns through one of the greatest single-season turnarounds in NBA history, to helping build the Golden State Warriors dynasty and opening Chase Center, to answering the call to come to Dallas, Rick breaks down what it really takes to rebuild culture, earn a fanbase’s trust, and build something that lasts.

Plus, Rick shares where he was sitting during the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, what Cooper Flagg means for the future of the Mavericks, and why a new arena in Dallas is more than a building. It is a district designed to create lifetime memories.
 
A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer. A pioneer. And now, a Maverick.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond. Hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas–Fort Worth. Follow, rate, and subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on.


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71216698Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:17:13 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Rick Welts has one of the most remarkable careers in professional sports history, and it began at age 16 as a ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics. In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas–Fort Worth Region President Chris Long sits down with the CEO of...
Rick shares what it was like to be the 35th employee at the NBA league office in 1982, making cold calls no one returned, and helping transform a struggling league into a global marketing powerhouse.

He takes us inside the creation of NBA All-Star Weekend, the 1984 Slam Dunk Contest that changed everything, and the challenge of marketing the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team to the world. From leading the Phoenix Suns through one of the greatest single-season turnarounds in NBA history, to helping build the Golden State Warriors dynasty and opening Chase Center, to answering the call to come to Dallas, Rick breaks down what it really takes to rebuild culture, earn a fanbase’s trust, and build something that lasts.

Plus, Rick shares where he was sitting during the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, what Cooper Flagg means for the future of the Mavericks, and why a new arena in Dallas is more than a building. It is a district designed to create lifetime memories.
 
A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer. A pioneer. And now, a Maverick.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond. Hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas–Fort Worth. Follow, rate, and subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on.


CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>3282dallas,dallasmavericks,dfw,nba,sportsfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-shannon-mclinden-farmhouse-fresh--70872479
In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth Region President Chris Long sits down with the Founder and CEO of FarmHouse Fresh, the McKinney-based natural skincare company that grows its own micro green ingredients on an organic farm and uses the profits to rescue abused and neglected animals.

Shannon shares how cracked heels from jogging at TCU led her to create a homemade body polish she mailed to Oprah, landing on the O List and launching a career she built from a laptop by the pool. She talks about staying family-owned so no one can tell her she can't rescue three starved draft horses on a Tuesday, pivoting during COVID in three days to keep every employee on payroll while drop shipping for wholesale partners across the country, and why the spreadsheet your team built today just funded a barn for four horses that wouldn't be alive without it.

Shannon also opens up about surviving her darkest chapter as a teen and how it fuels everything she builds, from products that help women feel good when they look in the mirror to a rescue ranch where the whole team comes out to the hill to sing when an animal passes on.

Plus: first concert memories (Kenny Rogers and Crystal Gayle!), which rescue donkey would run the company for a day, and the brand new composting initiative that literally launched the morning of recording.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70872479Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:12:51 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Shannon McLinden was selling crocheted towel holders door to door, trading stickers like a Wall Street broker, and puff painting LL Cool J lyrics onto vases before she ever set foot in a college classroom. In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort...
In this episode, iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth Region President Chris Long sits down with the Founder and CEO of FarmHouse Fresh, the McKinney-based natural skincare company that grows its own micro green ingredients on an organic farm and uses the profits to rescue abused and neglected animals.

Shannon shares how cracked heels from jogging at TCU led her to create a homemade body polish she mailed to Oprah, landing on the O List and launching a career she built from a laptop by the pool. She talks about staying family-owned so no one can tell her she can't rescue three starved draft horses on a Tuesday, pivoting during COVID in three days to keep every employee on payroll while drop shipping for wholesale partners across the country, and why the spreadsheet your team built today just funded a barn for four horses that wouldn't be alive without it.

Shannon also opens up about surviving her darkest chapter as a teen and how it fuels everything she builds, from products that help women feel good when they look in the mirror to a rescue ranch where the whole team comes out to the hill to sing when an animal passes on.

Plus: first concert memories (Kenny Rogers and Crystal Gayle!), which rescue donkey would run the company for a day, and the brand new composting initiative that literally launched the morning of recording.

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In this episode of Dallas CEOs You Should Know, host Chris Long sits down with Amy Hall, owner of The Barber Shop Marketing, to trace her unconventional path from small-town Tennessee to leading one of Dallas's most respected agencies.
 
Amy shares how a pivotal moment with a mentor at Coastal Carolina University redirected her from marine science to fine arts and ultimately into the world of experiential marketing, working with brands like Camel and Audi North America. She opens up about co-founding Driver's Select with her then-husband, navigating the highs of rapid growth alongside the realities of building a business while raising a family, and surviving both the post-9/11 economy and the 2008–2009 crash.

In 2016, Amy acquired The Barber Shop Marketing from founder Liz Barber, closing the deal just six weeks after their first conversation. She talks candidly about the imposter syndrome of Day One, the discipline of listening before making changes, and the hard-earned lessons about smart growth over fast growth. Now approaching her 10th anniversary as owner, Amy reveals what's next including revisiting an acquisition opportunity five years in the making.

Plus: first concert confessions (New Kids on the Block!), the Twizzlers vs. salt and vinegar chips debate, and why curiosity is the one trait she values most in her team.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70717591Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:09:07 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)From Marine Science to Marketing Mogul: Amy Hall's Journey to Agency Ownership In this episode of Dallas CEOs You Should Know, host Chris Long sits down with Amy Hall, owner of The Barber Shop Marketing, to trace her unconventional path from...
In this episode of Dallas CEOs You Should Know, host Chris Long sits down with Amy Hall, owner of The Barber Shop Marketing, to trace her unconventional path from small-town Tennessee to leading one of Dallas's most respected agencies.
 
Amy shares how a pivotal moment with a mentor at Coastal Carolina University redirected her from marine science to fine arts and ultimately into the world of experiential marketing, working with brands like Camel and Audi North America. She opens up about co-founding Driver's Select with her then-husband, navigating the highs of rapid growth alongside the realities of building a business while raising a family, and surviving both the post-9/11 economy and the 2008–2009 crash.

In 2016, Amy acquired The Barber Shop Marketing from founder Liz Barber, closing the deal just six weeks after their first conversation. She talks candidly about the imposter syndrome of Day One, the discipline of listening before making changes, and the hard-earned lessons about smart growth over fast growth. Now approaching her 10th anniversary as owner, Amy reveals what's next including revisiting an acquisition opportunity five years in the making.

Plus: first concert confessions (New Kids on the Block!), the Twizzlers vs. salt and vinegar chips debate, and why curiosity is the one trait she values most in her team.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2669amyhall,business,ceosyoushouldknow,dallas,dfw,iheartmedia,leadership,thebarbershopmarketing,womenshistorymonthfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-tina-posey-spinutech--70613141
Tina's path to the corner office wasn't planned. A native Texan and UTA grad who once had her sights set on criminal justice, she stumbled into an ad agency internship and never looked back. From her early days on the Hyatt Hotels account to scaling agencies inside Omnicom and Publicis Groupe for brands like AT&T, Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Citibank, Tina built her career by staying curious, empowering people, and letting results do the talking.

Now leading Spinutech's next chapter of growth, Tina talks about what it means to step into a founder-led legacy, why clarity is a CEO's most important deliverable, and how people-first leadership creates the conditions for sustained performance. She and Chris also dig into the evolving expectations enterprise brands have for their agency partners, navigating AI noise, and what "decision velocity" actually looks like in practice.

Plus, Tina reveals her first concert, her walk-up song, and the one movie she'll never scroll past.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70613141Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:05:57 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Here's a publish-ready episode description: Dallas CEOs You Should Know | Tina Posey, CEO of Spinutech In this episode, Chris Long sits down with Tina Posey, CEO of Spinutech, a 25-year independent digital marketing and web agency built on...
Tina's path to the corner office wasn't planned. A native Texan and UTA grad who once had her sights set on criminal justice, she stumbled into an ad agency internship and never looked back. From her early days on the Hyatt Hotels account to scaling agencies inside Omnicom and Publicis Groupe for brands like AT&T, Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Citibank, Tina built her career by staying curious, empowering people, and letting results do the talking.

Now leading Spinutech's next chapter of growth, Tina talks about what it means to step into a founder-led legacy, why clarity is a CEO's most important deliverable, and how people-first leadership creates the conditions for sustained performance. She and Chris also dig into the evolving expectations enterprise brands have for their agency partners, navigating AI noise, and what "decision velocity" actually looks like in practice.

Plus, Tina reveals her first concert, her walk-up song, and the one movie she'll never scroll past.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2656ai,business,career,dallas,development,leadership,technology,womenfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-kalyn-asher-asher-media--70398264
Plus, Popcorn Roulette, the Aggie secret Kalyn has been keeping, and the one song that got her through the earliest days of building something from nothing.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70398264Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:46:26 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Kalyn Asher, founder of Asher Media and Avalanche Media Group, joins us to share how she's spent more than three decades building brands, forging partnerships, and redefining what an independent media agency can be. From her unexpected start at Texas...
Plus, Popcorn Roulette, the Aggie secret Kalyn has been keeping, and the one song that got her through the earliest days of building something from nothing.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>3415advertising,marketing,programmatic,social,texasfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceos-you-should-know-chet-kimmell-neighborhood-credit-union--70178052
Plus, Credit Crunch Roulette, a debate on the future of the penny, and the first concert that may have just taken the top spot on our all-time list.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70178052Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:28:39 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Chet Kimmell, CEO of Neighborhood Credit Union, joins us to share how he's spent thirty years building one of the most trusted financial institutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From his early days as an auditor at Arthur Young and Deloitte to...
Plus, Credit Crunch Roulette, a debate on the future of the penny, and the first concert that may have just taken the top spot on our all-time list.

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2845banking,banks,credit,dallas,dfw,finance,loansfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceo-you-should-know-field-harrison-mint-dentistry--69655941
We talk brand, leadership, and why quality always beats scale, plus the lessons that pulled him back into the CEO seat after six years as Chairman. The conversation also touches on innovation in cosmetic dentistry, treating patients like five-star guests, and what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market. 

Plus, Candy Question Roulette and a candid take on the Tooth Fairy. 

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69655941Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:53:17 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)Dr. Field Harrison, Founder and CEO of St. Apollonia Management Group, joins us to share how he built one of the most recognizable brands in dentistry. From pulling his first tooth on a mission trip at 19 to leading Mint Dentistry and more than 60...
We talk brand, leadership, and why quality always beats scale, plus the lessons that pulled him back into the CEO seat after six years as Chairman. The conversation also touches on innovation in cosmetic dentistry, treating patients like five-star guests, and what it takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market. 

Plus, Candy Question Roulette and a candid take on the Tooth Fairy. 

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>2759dallas,dentistry,iheartmedia,marketing,mintdentistryfalsefullhttps://mix1029.iheart.com/featured/ceos-you-should-know-dfw/
CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69447588Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:45:08 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)CEOs You Should Know DFW returns with a premiere episode focused on leadership at a national scale. Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth, sits down with Matt Powell, CEO of Moroch, to discuss leading one of the industry’s most...
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CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59667139Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:51:39 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)In this episode of Ceo's You Should Know, explore as the Milwaukee native Ben Garthwaite talks about his passion and the mission statement for the company Fors Marsh, which is "to drive lasting social change." Ben gives a heightened view to the...
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In 2021 DrugStore News named Elyse one of the Top Women in health, wellness, and beauty. Discover how Elyse Dickerson found her passion in healthcare with Eosera in this episode of Ceo's You Should Know!!

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58923395Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:44:36 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)In this Podcast, the Fort Worth, Texas native Elyse Dickerson, Ceo of Eosera, shares how she started from the bottom and worked her way up the corporate ladder to become a successful CEO and co-founder of Eosera. In 2021 DrugStore News named Elyse...
In 2021 DrugStore News named Elyse one of the Top Women in health, wellness, and beauty. Discover how Elyse Dickerson found her passion in healthcare with Eosera in this episode of Ceo's You Should Know!!

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You will also discover how Craig Seigler and Liquid Oxygen found a way to hold oxygen inside liquid, gels and lotions to impact the lives of 80 million people with acne, through skin care.

Learn more about Craig Seigler and Liquid Oxygen Skin Care in this episode of CEO's You Should Know!

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58548965Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:19:18 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)In this Podcast, Craig Seigler, the CEO of Liquid Oxygen, shares his journey as a Chicago native and how his childhood shaped the career path that he is on today. At an early age he understood the meaning of humility, appreciation and tolerace, which...
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Learn more about Craig Seigler and Liquid Oxygen Skin Care in this episode of CEO's You Should Know!

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You will also discover EB Research's mission is to cure EB by the end of the decade and pioneer a new innovative business model that can apply to the 400 million people on this planet with a rare disease.

Learn more about Michael Hund and EB Research Partnership, this rare disease called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in this episode of CEO's You Should Know

CEOs You Should Know DFW features candid conversations with leaders shaping business in North Texas and beyond, hosted by Chris Long, Region President of iHeartMedia Dallas/Fort Worth. Follow, Rate, and Subscribe on the podcast platform you are listening on! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58547564Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:12:59 +0000Talk Radio 1190 (KFXR-AM)In this Podcast, Michael Hund, the CEO of EB Research Partnership, talks about his upbringing and the principles and morals he learned along the way before becoming a CEO. He discusses how he used his time and talents in his life to help young people...
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Learn more about Michael Hund and EB Research Partnership, this rare disease called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in this episode of CEO's You Should Know

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