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The Business RoundUp with Melissa Bill
The Business RoundUP (formerly Texas RoundUp)
Hosted by seasoned journalist Melissa Bill, The Business RoundUp explores the pivotal topics shaping local and the broader business landscape today. From groundbreaking innovations to leadership insights and finance trends, this podcast delivers in-depth coverage and engaging interviews with influential figures and newsmakers from across the United States.
✨ Meet the Host:
Melissa Bill
With 16+ years of journalism experience, Melissa Bill has been a…
Episodes
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillThe Human Side of Leadership: Unlocking the Eleven Primal Spaces with Marc Kirshbaum
In a world of rapid innovation, disruption, and constant transformation, what does it take to lead with purpose, resilience, and authentic human connection? In…
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillRaising the Bar for Compounding Transparency: Industry Challenges & Future Innovation with Dr. Alaa Salem
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alaa Salem, Founder and CEO of Metabolic Supply Group, to discuss the evolving landscape of the compounding pharmacy…
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillBeyond the Classroom: Rethinking Career Readiness with Britebound's Bill Shaw
What does it really take to prepare the next generation for a world of work that’s constantly changing? In this episode, we sit down with Bill Shaw, Executive…
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillBeyond the Diagnosis: Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller on Cancer, Resilience, and the Power of Support
Olympic champion Shannon Miller knows what it takes to face extraordinary challenges. But her battle with cancer revealed a different kind of challenge: the…
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillAI Will Replace Joyless Work: Kevin Surace on the Future of Work and Human Fulfillment
As AI reshapes the future of work, what if the goal isn’t simply to achieve greater success, but to create more joy? In this conversation, Kevin Surace, author…
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillHard Is Fun: Why Choosing Difficulty Can Change Your Life - Interview with Joshua Waldron
What if the key to a better life isn’t avoiding difficulty, but deliberately choosing the right kind? Joshua Waldron is an entrepreneur, author, and the mind…
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillYou Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Explore Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell
When does everyday stress become something more? And how do you know when it’s time to seek professional help? In this interview, Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell, founder…
The Business RoundUp with Melissa BillWhat AI Can’t Replace: From NVIDIA Executive to Human-Centered Entrepreneur
Antons Davis spent more than 15 years in technology and product design, including a successful career at NVIDIA, before walking away from the traditional…
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Redemption, Reinvention & AI: The Extraordinary Story Behind NextLM
What happens when you lose almost everything and decide to build again? In this powerful conversation, Amer Ahmad and Chris Anzalone, co-founders of NextLM…
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Opening Doors: Kelly Ann Collins on Women, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Blockchain
What happens when you leave the traditional corporate path behind to build something that creates opportunity for others? For Kelly Ann Collins, the answer was…
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The Future of Marketing, AI, Web3 & Fintech Growth with Polina Morozova:
Polina Morozova is a PR and marketing strategist specializing in Web3, AI, and fintech. A contributor to Crypto India Magazine, Polina also regularly speaks…
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The AI Image Revolution: How Photoroom Is Reshaping E-Commerce: Insights from Matt Rouif
AI-generated imagery is rapidly changing the economics of e-commerce. Production costs are falling, creative output is scaling, and some of the world’s biggest…
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The Economics of Collectibles: Why Trading Cards Became a Multibillion-Dollar Market
Trading cards and collectibles have evolved from a niche hobby into a multibillion-dollar global market. But what’s really driving the economics behind the…
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Building to Sell: The M&A Playbook for a Successful Business Exit with Roll Up Kingpen, Darius Ross
What does it really take to build a business that an acquirer wants to buy, and what happens after the deal closes? In this episode, we sit down with Darius…
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Is Customer Loyalty Dead? The New Rules of Winning Customers: Insights from Andrew Harrison-Chinn
Are consumers really becoming less loyal or are brands simply giving them fewer reasons to stay? In this episode, we speak with Andrew Harrison-Chinn, CMO of…
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Building Onescreen: From a Pandemic Launch to a National Marketplace
Greg Wise, Co-Founder of Onescreen, took an unconventional path to building a technology company. After starting his career in SaaS and moving into commercial…
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Scaling Without Losing the Culture: Lessons in Building High-Performing Global Teams with Dr. Shan Nair
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shan Nair, serial entrepreneur and president of Nucleus, to explore the lessons he’s learned from growing a company from…
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Navigating Divorce: Ronald Platt on the Mission Behind NASDF
What happens when a career in real estate and insurance reveals a much bigger need in the lives of families navigating divorce and single parenthood? In this…
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Unlocking Home Equity Without Leaving Home: The Sell2Rent Story
Alex Arguelles, co-founder and CEO of Sell2Rent, has spent nearly two decades building businesses at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology…
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Australia's Housing Costs and Untapped Industrial Opportunities: Insights from James Sackl
Australia is one of the world’s great resource economies yet imports many of its building supplies. James Sackl, founder of Terraform Technologies and Wallace…
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Leading Under Pressure: Lessons From Former Marine, Ryan A. Cherry
What can flying an AH-1 Cobra and leading Marines teach us about making better decisions, building high-performing teams, and staying steady when everything…
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Talk With Trust: How Better Conversations Build Stronger Teams with Kerry Siggins
Most workplace dysfunction isn’t caused by a lack of talent, strategy, or ambition, it’s caused by conversations that never happen. In this episode, we sit…
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Regenerative Business: Building a More Resilient Economy with David Munson
In this episode, we sit down with David Munson, President of Get Real Alliance, to explore a different approach to the climate conversation, one centered on…
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Future of Sports Medicine: Dr. Patel on Using AI & Biomarkers to Keep Athletes in the Game
Elite athletes spend their careers pushing the limits of human performance, but injuries can abruptly end a season, derail a career, or permanently change an…
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From Family Farm to Top SW Florida Destination: Bo McMahon on Building Southern Fresh Farms
What does it take to turn a family farm into a thriving local brand? In this episode, we sit down with Bo McMahon, Co-Founder and CEO of Southern Fresh Farms…
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Building a Creative Career: Sònia Victoria Werner on Acting, Business & Entrepreneurship
Sònia Victoria "Vikki" Werner is an actress, entrepreneur, and founder of Lighthouse Ladies. She has worked across film, television, and voiceover, appearing…
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AI Agents & A New Era of Customer Experience: Insights from Conviva CEO Keith Zubchevich
AI agents are rapidly becoming the new front line of customer engagement. From retailers like Walmart, Wayfair, and Amazon to thousands of businesses building…
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Capital, AI & the Future of Tech: Hillary Stanfield from Truist on What’s Driving Growth
In this episode, we sit down with Hillary Stanfield, Senior Vice President of Middle Market Technology Banking at Truist, to explore the forces reshaping…
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The Power of Authenticity: Jevoy Palmer's Creative Journey to Entrepreneurial Success
In this episode, we sit down with Jevoy Palmer, Founder of Palmer House Productions, to explore his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in…
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The Future of Texas, Real Estate, Investing & Biohacking with Ari Rastegar
In this episode, we're joined by Ari Rastegar, founder of Rastegar Capital and Austin-based real estate developer, investor, and wellness advocate, for a…
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Beyond ChatGPT: The Invisible AI Revolution and the Future of Business with Jeremy Samuelson
Artificial intelligence is much bigger than ChatGPT and chances are it’s already shaping your daily life in ways you don’t even realize. In this episode, we…
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From CFO to CEO: Todd Smith with AMFT on Leading Growth Through Change
In this episode, we're joined by Todd Smith, President and CEO of AMFT, to explore his unique leadership journey from Chief Financial Officer to the corner…
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From News to Airline CEO: How Hopscotch Air Is Reinventing Regional Travel: Andrew Schmertz
What does it take to launch an airline in one of the world's most competitive industries? In this episode of The Business RoundUp, Melissa Bill sits down with…
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From Multiple Sclerosis to Healthcare Changemaker: Brenda Snow on Patient Advocacy & Entrepreneurship
What happens when a life-changing diagnosis becomes the catalyst for building a global business? In this episode of The Business RoundUp, host Melissa Bill…
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Financial Freedom Blueprint: Asset Protection, Diversification & Wealth Building with Joseph Lombardi
In this episode of The Business RoundUp, Melissa Bill sits down with Joseph Lombardi, Founder and Managing Partner of Iron Hawk Financial and one of the…
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The Future of Healthcare Staffing: Jennifer Kolb, MedCerts, on Solving the Health Talent Gap
The U.S. healthcare system is facing a growing shortage of allied health professionals, and the consequences are being felt across hospitals, clinics, and…
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Driving Innovation: How Way.com is Transforming Automotive Services with Innovation with Bhumi Bhutani
In this episode of The Business RoundUp, host Melissa Bill sits down with Bhumi Bhutani, Co-Founder of Way.com, one of the fastest-growing automotive services…
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The Financial Advice Gap Among Middle Americans: Insights from BAI Founder
For more than five decades, Richard Balkcom, Founder and CEO of BAI Financial, has helped working families navigate the complexities of money, retirement, and…
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From Wall Street to Halloumi: Building a Food Brand Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we sit down with Constantino Papadakis, Owner and Operator of Hello Halloumi Bakery, to discuss his unconventional journey from Wall Street to…
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Scaling an HVAC Company & Building Customer Trust: Insights from Ross Palfrey of Harry’s Home Comfort
In this episode, Ross Palfrey, CEO and Owner of Harry’s Home Comfort, shares the story behind launching and growing a business dedicated to helping homeowners…
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From Lead Lists to AI-Powered Growth: Jared Knapp on the Future of Lead Generation
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Jared Knapp, Founder of Jareds Leads, to discuss how lead generation has evolved from simple contact lists into…
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Future of Global Money: Brighty App Founder on Crypto Remittances and Borderless Finance
How is cryptocurrency transforming the way people move money around the world? In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Nickolay Denisenko from Brighty App…
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Unblinded, The Medical Breakthrough That Changed Vision Care: Interview with Ian Keldoulis
What does it take to bring a life-changing medical breakthrough from concept to patient care? In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Ian Keldoulis…
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Leading Through Change: Business, Education & Innovation with Dr. Brian Allen
In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Dr. Brian Allen, Dean of the School of Business at Excelsior University, to discuss leadership, innovation, and…
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Why Boundaries May Be the Key to Innovation: Best-selling Author, Sheri Jacobs
In this episode, author Sheri Jacobs discusses why boundaries may be one of the most misunderstood drivers of innovation and creativity in business today…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Kevin “Bam” Smith on Coaching Business Owners to Scale Smarter
What separates businesses that grow from those that stall out? In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Kevin “Bam” Smith, CEO of KBS Solutions, to discuss…
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AI, MarTech & the Future of Data: Building Smarter Marketing Tools with William Flaiz
In this episode, we sit down with William Flaiz, founder of Clean Smart Labs, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of marketing…
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Revolutionizing Interstate Moving: Safe Ship CEO on Simplifying Relocation
In this episode, we sit down with Roger Vance, CEO of Safe Ship Moving Services, to unpack how the moving industry really works and why it’s ripe for…
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Scaling The Modern Business: AI, Data & Security with MageCloud CEO Paul Ryazanov
In this insightful episode, Paul Ryazanov, CEO of MageCloud, shares his journey from database engineer to tech entrepreneur, and the lessons he’s learned along…
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The Art of Sales: Closing More Sales Without Being Pushy with Ray Higdon
Why does the sales process often feel uncomfortable? In this episode, we sit down with Ray Higdon, founder of Higdon Group, to unpack a more authentic, ethical…
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AI, Ethics, and Building Trust: Dr. Danielle Kelvas on the Future of Medical Marketing
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, trust has become the most valuable currency in healthcare. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Danielle Kelvas, MD of…
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Powering Co-op Growth: Chris Anderson on Building People-First Culture at Rayburn Electric
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Anderson, General Counsel and HR Lead at Rayburn Electric Cooperative, to explore the company’s remarkable growth and…
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Immersive Travel & Culinary Journeys: Exploring Morocco with Siham Lahmine
In this engaging episode, Siham Lahmine shares her inspiring journey from educator to founder of Morocco’s first woman-owned luxury culinary & heritage tours…
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Why Connectivity Is the Backbone of Business Growth: Interview with Karen Leos, Tellabs
Karen Leos, VP of Global Sales at Tellabs, joins the conversation to discuss why enterprise connectivity has become essential to business growth, innovation…
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Inside the Mind of a Global Aviation CEO: Zilvinas Lapinskas of FL Technics Group
What does it take to lead and grow a global aviation company in one of the world’s most demanding industries? In this episode, we sit down with Zilvinas…
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AI Hiring & the Future of Recruitment with Alex Odwell, Founder of Referment
What if hiring could be faster, smarter, and still provide that human touch? In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Alex Odwell, founder of Referment, to…
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Brand Storytelling, Social Media & Courage in Business: Insights from Zara Carbonell-Near
What does it really take to build authentic connections in today’s crowded digital world? In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Zara Carbonell-Near…
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Battery Innovation, EV Growth & Energy Storage: Insights from Dr. John Cooley of Nanoramic
What will it take to make electric vehicles more affordable, scalable, and sustainable? In this episode, Melissa Bill sits down with Dr. John Cooley, founder…
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Building Trust, Culture, and Smarter Teams in the AI Era: Insights from Anna Lenhardt
How can leaders embrace AI without losing the human element at work? In this episode, we sit down with Anna Lenhardt, Founder & CEO of Lenhardt Partners, to…
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Home Solar Financing & Consumer Rights: Insights from Josie Garcia, Solar Equity Solutions
As more homeowners explore solar energy, many are discovering that the biggest challenges don’t start with installation, they start with the contract. In this…