Banking on Community with Jeff Wilkinson

Relationship Building Is Everything With the Mayor of Bee Cave, Kara King

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Banking on Community, Jeff talks with Mayor Kara King who discusses her background and leadership in the city of Bee Cave. She shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming involved in local politics and eventually becoming mayor. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of managing growth and traffic in the city, the need for affordable housing, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city's plans and finances. Mayor King emphasizes the importance of teamwork and building relationships in order to effectively lead the city. She also discusses her personal experience with a life-threatening blood clot and her advocacy for blood clot research.

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Financial Expertise and Client-Centered Advising with Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities, shares his expertise in finance and mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the tailored approach his company takes when advising different-sized companies, overlaying past experiences with success, and treating clients the way they would want to be treated. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities in the financial world, including the tightening of the banking sector, the private credit markets, and the complexity of regulatory changes. Matt shares his aspirations for Westlake Securities to be the go-to firm for capital solutions for lower middle market companies.

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The Future of AI in Education and Search Engines with Erik Qualman

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Erik Qualman, a bestselling author and keynote speaker, discusses his background and the impact of socialnomics and AI on various industries. He shares the story behind Equalman, his iconic green glasses, and the importance of embracing uniqueness. Qualman explains the concept of "socialnomics" and how it has been used by organizations like NASA and the National Guard. He also discusses the future of AI and its potential to revolutionize education and search engines. Qualman emphasizes the need for digital leaders to stay informed and adapt to the changing landscape.

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Success Through Dedication: The Helix Sports Journey

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Dr. Jimmy Rowland and Dr. Jordan Tittle, co-owners of Helix Physical Therapy and Chiropractic, share their journey of starting their own business in Austin, Texas. They met while working at a training facility and realized the need for an interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine. They decided to open their own practice in the West Austin area, where there was a lack of customized care and convenience for patients. They started with a small room and have since expanded to a larger facility. Their unique approach combines chiropractic care with physical therapy to provide the fastest and most effective results for their patients. Helix, a physical therapy and chiropractic clinic, aims to address misconceptions in the world of physical therapy and chiropractic. They emphasize that treatment should not solely be based on table work, but should focus on preparing the body for sports and activities.

Helix offers a personalized approach, combining body work with strengthening exercises to help clients achieve their goals. They have successfully expanded their business and plan to open more clinics in the future. Helix envisions creating a multidisciplinary clinic that offers a wide range of services to promote health and wellness. They prioritize clients who are driven to do the work and are willing to put in the effort to overcome their issues.

Unlock Your Potential
https://www.helixsportsmed.com/

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The Building Blocks of Wisdom with Michael Krajicek

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 29 May 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Michael Krajicek, founder and CEO of Atreyu Running Company, shares his insights on achieving extraordinary results in business and life. He discusses the values of curiosity, simplicity, and hard work that shape his approach to business. Michael also talks about the inception of Atreyu and the importance of community engagement in the Austin running community. He emphasizes the significance of having a mentor, making mistakes, and the power of sobriety in personal and professional growth.

Honor simplicity
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Changing the Narrative Around Hospice Care for Children with Melissa Keller

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Melissa Keller is the founder of the Abigail E. Keller Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports terminally ill or medically complex children and their families. The foundation's mission is to change the narrative around hospice care for children and help families cherish their time with their loved ones. Melissa shares her personal journey of caring for her daughter, Abby, who had multiple health issues. After Abby passed away, Melissa and her team started the foundation and have been providing support to families in need. Their vision is to create a pediatric respite hospice facility in Central Texas.

Learn more about the mission of the Abigail E. Keller Foundation on their website:
https://aekellerfoundation.org/

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Investing in Oneself with Chris Ragland, CEO of Ragland Capital

Jeff Wilkinson — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:11:38 -0500

Jeff interviews Chris Ragland, the founder and CEO of Ragland Capital. They discuss Chris's entrepreneurial journey, including his ventures in real estate, private credit, hospitality, and technology. Chris shares his experiences in expanding his business to Jackson, Mississippi, and Mexico City. They also talk about the challenges in today's investment market and the pilot shortage in the aviation industry. Chris discusses his restaurant ventures in Austin and his future plans in investing. The conversation concludes with a discussion on building successful teams and the best investment one can make: investing in oneself.

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Building an Icon: The Journey of Kerbey Lane Cafe with Mason and Christina Ayer

Jeff Wilkinson — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:54:19 -0600

Mason, CEO and President, and Christina, Controller and CFO of Kerbey Lane Cafe, join the podcast to discuss their journey of owning and operating Kerbey Lane Cafe. The cafe, which started in 1980, has grown into an iconic Austin business known for caring service, wholesome food at reasonable prices, and active community involvement.

Together, they emphasize the importance of family values, flexibility, and a long-term outlook in running a family-owned business. Highlighting adapting, switching suppliers, and maintaining core values, especially their commitment to high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients.

Austin’s restaurant for comfort food since 1980.
https://kerbeylanecafe.com/

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Sustainable Living and Storytelling with shār snacks' Lyn Graft

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Today, we're thrilled to have Lyn Graft as our guest. Lyn is the chief story officer at Shared, the founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs, and the author of the best-selling book "Start with the Story: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Using Story to Grow Your Business." Over the last 18 years, Lynn has filmed and shared the stories of over 1000 entrepreneurs, produced over 1000 videos, TV shows, and web series, and worked with clients from CNBC to Microsoft and Dell. Pretty impressive. Lynn has founded eight companies, raised $10 million of venture funding, and has significant experience in production, startups, high-tech marketing, and business development.

In this episode, Lynn shares how he stumbled into the world of storytelling and entrepreneurship, starting with a chance encounter at a conference and a remarkable trail mix. He discusses the power of storytelling for founders and entrepreneurs, helping them condense their stories into compelling narratives that capture attention and drive success.

Lynn also delves into his role at Shared, a company committed to sustainability and healthy outdoor living. He shares the journey of creating the perfect trail mix, sourcing ingredients from small family-owned organic farmers, and their mission to become the most sustainable snack brand on the planet. Join us for an inspiring conversation with a true storytelling expert and entrepreneur.

START WITH STORY - Book by Lyn Graft
https://www.amazon.com/Start-Story-Entrepreneurs-Guide-Business/dp/1544501390/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QT2XT5QHXOLH&keywords=lyn+graft+story&qid=1690993295&sprefix=lyn+graft+story%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1

What is best investment I’ve made lately – I stated my health and I think I mentioned Gary Brecka of 10X Health and his daily breath work exercise. Here is a link to it based on his catch phrase: “The presence of oxygen is the absence of disease”

https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygarybrecka/video/7259483886214712603?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7225712031205688874

SHĀR SNACKS – Organic Trail Mix Site
https://sharsnacks.com

CREATE – Online Storytelling Course for Founders
https://www.storytellingforentrepreneurs.com/lyn_graft

LYN GRAFT – Author & Speaker Site
http://lyngraft.com

LYN GRAFT BIO
Lyn Graft is the Chief Story Officer at Shār Snacks, founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs, and author of the best-selling book, Start With Story. He has filmed over 1,000 entrepreneurs including the founders of Starbucks, Whole Foods, TOMS, and LinkedIn. He co-created and produced CNBC’s first primetime TV series ‘American Made’ and has produced 1,200 videos for entities such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Microsoft, Dell, and Nestle. Lyn founded 8 companies and has raised $10.0M in venture funding and serves or has served on advisory boards for SXSW, Dell, and Empowering a Billion Women. Lyn has given over 50 keynote presentations on entrepreneurial and business storytelling at entities such as HP, Dell, EY, EO, SXSW, Wharton School of Business, and the University of Texas. He also is a mentor at the SKU Consumer Packaged Goods Accelerator, Founding Institute Startup Accelerator, and EBW Women Executive Accelerator. Lyn has a BA in electrical engineering and an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship. For more information go to LynGraft.com

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Leveraging Community Resources for Small Business Success with Larissa Davila

Jeff Wilkinson — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:36:02 -0500

EGBI's mission revolves around nurturing emerging and existing businesses, particularly those led by historically economically disadvantaged individuals in the Greater Austin region. Larissa Davila delves into her professional journey, the importance of community engagement, and the unique facets of EGBI that set it apart in the world of business development.

Join Jeff and Larissa as they discuss the pivotal role of EGBI in supporting the growth and success of small businesses in the Greater Austin area.

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Navigating Family Law with Integrity: A Conversation with Jimmy Evans

Jeff Wilkinson — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0500

With a career spanning over two decades, Jimmy shares insights into his journey into the realm of law, the ethos behind Evans Family Law Group, and the passion that drives him to make a tangible difference in the lives of families and the community at large.

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The 2023 Intern Edition

Jeff Wilkinson — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:01:39 -0500

Once per season, Jeff Wilkinson sits down with a few of Keystone Bank's summer interns to discuss their experience, mentors, lessons learned and more.

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Big Town, Small City: Taking Care of the Austin Community with Chris Crowley

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:37:11 -0500

In this episode, host Jeff Wilkinson sits down with Chris Crowley, Keystone Bank’s new Sr. Vice President, Austin Market Executive!

As a fifth-generation Austinite, Chris provides valuable insights into the evolving local business community. During the podcast, Chris and Jeff discuss the challenges faced by small businesses in Austin today and how community banks like Keystone can help address them. Tune in to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of why Austin businesses need a banker, not just a big bank.

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A Fresh Take on Women's Golf Wear with Daniella Rosa of AIEA Golf

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson interviews Daniella Rosa, the founder of AIEA Golf. Together, they explore how AIEA Golf is reshaping the golf industry through its innovative approach to fashion, technology, and Web3 integration. Daniella shared how she found and focused on an untapped market and launched AIEA Golf in 2022, revolutionizing women's golf apparel and creating inclusive community experiences.

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Building a Thriving Business Ecosystem with Brittany B. Moore

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Today host Jeff Wilkinson is joined by Brittany B. Moore, the founder and visionary behind B. Moore Organized. Prepare to be captivated as Brittany shares her fascinating journey in building a thriving business and creating a remarkable ecosystem.

Tune in as she shares how to cultivate an exceptional team culture, master the art of scaling your business, and perhaps even ignite the spark to get organized in your own life!

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Shaping the Future of Construction with Falcon Structures' Stephen Shang

Jeff Wilkinson — Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson sits down with Stephen Shang, the CEO and co-founder of Falcon Structures, to discuss the company's success as the leading manufacturer of shipping container-based structures. Stephen shares his insights on his love-based leadership approach that has created a positive work culture and fostered a loyal team.

Join Stephen and Jeff as they discuss how Falcon Structures is addressing some of the world's biggest problems, such as creating sustainable solutions for affordable housing and how the use of shipping containers in building structures is evolving in the future.

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Building a Better Future through Community and Entrepreneurship with Julie Jumonville

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson interviews Julie Jumonville - Partner and co-founder of The Geyser Group, a privately held commercial real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Julie shares that the work she has done throughout her career has been driven by the currency of helping people, always asking how businesses can be better to better their community. Tune in to learn more about how entrepreneurship can drive change in your backyard.

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Revolutionizing Your Leadership with Ilana Zivkovich

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson is joined by the Founder and CEO of Werq, Ilana Zivkovich. Werq is an executive coaching and strategic leadership advisory firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Illana shared how the Werq team operates across industries with CEOs and their teams to create ripples of impact by revolutionizing leadership. Join Illana and Jeff as they share their takes on emotional intelligence in a leadership journey and how we can be creating authentic connections at work through collaboration and trust.

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Local, Home-Grown Banking with Bryan St. George

Jeff Wilkinson — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:27:18 -0600

In the latest episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson discusses the power of community banks with Keystone’s President, Bryan St. George. Bryan has been the President of Keystone since its founding in October 2018, yielding pivotal change throughout the banking industry for nearly 20 years. Listen in as Jeff and Bryan discuss the beginnings of Keystone Bank, growth of local banking, the Austin business climate and how Keystone Bank will continue to support their community.

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The Future of Real Estate with Laura Brady

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Laura Brady in this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast. As the Founder and CEO of international luxury real estate auction firm Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, Laura Brady is responsible for leading the company and its aggressive growth. Tune in as Laura and Jeff explore her career and the lessons learned as we look to the future of the real estate industry.

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How People-Driven Brands Win with Rusty Shelton

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Rusty Shelton to discuss thought leadership and the ever-changing world of PR and marketing. Rusty is an experienced entrepreneur, keynote speaker and two-time author. He is the founder and chairman of Austin-based PR, branding and digital-marketing agency Zilker Media and has extensive knowledge of building people-driven brands. Tune in as they explore how you can accelerate the speed of trust by focusing on your people.

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Building Housing Hope for Austin with Phyllis Snodgrass

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Phyllis Snodgrass. Phyllis is CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity – an Austin nonprofit that seeks to eliminate poverty housing through the power of home ownership by building homes, communities and hope. Listen in as Phyllis and Jeff explore the opportunities and hope the city of Austin faces amidst housing challenges.

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Crafting Communities with Adrian Lufschanowski

Jeff Wilkinson — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Adrian Lufschanowski. With 14+ years of raising capital, Lufschanowski leads as President and Partner at Thrive FP - an innovative real estate investment firm focused on cultivating community. They discuss investor relations, team culture and how to craft intentional communities.

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The Intern Insight

Jeff Wilkinson — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:30:35 -0500

In the first episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson sits down with a few of Keystone Bank's summer interns to discuss their experience, mentors, lessons learned and more. The interns also get their opportunity to turn the table and ask Jeff a few questions on the future of Keystone Bank and his advice on being a leader.

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