The Houston Rallies Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-houston-rallies-podcast Created by The Lee Group, in partnership with Radio Lounge, is a hub of information and inspiring stories directly from the small business owners that make Houston the great city we call home. From interviews with movers and shakers to thought pieces on best practices for advertising your businesses' specific services. 2020 The Lee Group e481c101-f25f-5cc0-9798-aedc2ed6e35c no en-us Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:02:21 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:19:16 -0600 http://www.houstonrallies.com https://img.transistor.fm/sARICl9-IGmBCzFoq_IqJecnoe7YPmaP0oDZ2pDJPL4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExMjU5LzE1OTE3/MTQ2ODgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Houston Rallies Podcast http://www.houstonrallies.com episodic The Lee Group Created by The Lee Group, in partnership with Radio Lounge, is a hub of information and inspiring stories directly from the small business owners that make Houston the great city we call home. From interviews with movers and shakers to thought pieces on best practices for advertising your businesses' specific services. Created by The Lee Group, in partnership with Radio Lounge, is a hub of information and inspiring stories directly from the small business owners that make Houston the great city we call home. advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies The Lee Group No No How to Make Your Side Hustle Legit 12 12 How to Make Your Side Hustle Legit full 9e10140d-69a6-4153-8b85-d19d1d64abb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c667613f Houston Rallies has crafted this series to focus the spotlight on Houston-area businesses and people who are in the business of creating momentum amidst our health crisis.  This time, we focus on the entertainment industry with Hollywood Resumes', the company engaged in refining the job presentation for film, television and digital.  Our conversation with the founders, Angela and Cindy is full of insight on how your resume' will make a difference.  Listen and learn.

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]]> Houston Rallies has crafted this series to focus the spotlight on Houston-area businesses and people who are in the business of creating momentum amidst our health crisis.  This time, we focus on the entertainment industry with Hollywood Resumes', the company engaged in refining the job presentation for film, television and digital.  Our conversation with the founders, Angela and Cindy is full of insight on how your resume' will make a difference.  Listen and learn.

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]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 2320 Finding opportunities is always a tough job. Finding those opportunities during a global pandemic becomes even more of a challenge. Hollywood Resumes' helps people prepare for the pitch. It's not about recruitment or HR, it's more about telling your story so people listen. Finding opportunities is always a tough job. Finding those opportunities during a global pandemic becomes even more of a challenge. Hollywood Resumes' helps people prepare for the pitch. It's not about recruitment or HR, it's more about telling your st advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Sara Jane Reign - Social Media; Build an Empire 11 11 Sara Jane Reign - Social Media; Build an Empire full 2b8e2c91-5656-4f9c-91bd-6189695e7192 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dab346f8 Sarah Jane is a blogger on a mission, giving her fans a message of "why not".  She writes "I want you to see that you can reign over multiple kingdoms: fashion, career, being a wife, motherhood, taking care of home … you don’t have to choose. There’s room for it all! Let’s go claim it." If you're looking for a reason to smile, this conversation is well worth a listen.

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]]> Sarah Jane is a blogger on a mission, giving her fans a message of "why not".  She writes "I want you to see that you can reign over multiple kingdoms: fashion, career, being a wife, motherhood, taking care of home … you don’t have to choose. There’s room for it all! Let’s go claim it." If you're looking for a reason to smile, this conversation is well worth a listen.

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]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 2257 SarahJaneReign was started in July 2016 as an outlet to share her love of fashion with whoever wanted to listen. It’s since grown to capture her passion for entertaining, cooking, and the advertising/branding business she founded in 2019 – all with a healthy dose of fashion along the way, of course. You'll enjoy the upbeat conversation. SarahJaneReign was started in July 2016 as an outlet to share her love of fashion with whoever wanted to listen. It’s since grown to capture her passion for entertaining, cooking, and the advertising/branding business she founded in 2019 – all with a heal advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Public Relations; Believable, Real, Positive 10 10 Public Relations; Believable, Real, Positive full 73cfa6b5-9e69-40ae-9134-203f06994338 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a5ef547 The Houston Rallies Podcast continues the conversation with small businesses in Houston during the fight against the COVID19 pandemic.  Natalie sits down with Mark Pereira from The Lee Group to talk about what makes PR such an important part of a marketing relationship.  It's not just the words, it's how well a PR person knows, understands, and connects people to a brand. 

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]]> The Houston Rallies Podcast continues the conversation with small businesses in Houston during the fight against the COVID19 pandemic.  Natalie sits down with Mark Pereira from The Lee Group to talk about what makes PR such an important part of a marketing relationship.  It's not just the words, it's how well a PR person knows, understands, and connects people to a brand. 

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]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 3328 Natalie Barron loves public relations, and she is really good at what she does. Learn how great PR can make things work better. From Houston Grand Opera to a variety of other high-profile small businesses in Houston, Natalie know how to put the words together. Natalie Barron loves public relations, and she is really good at what she does. Learn how great PR can make things work better. From Houston Grand Opera to a variety of other high-profile small businesses in Houston, Natalie know how to put the words tog advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Youth in View: Supporting Foster Children and Their Families 9 9 Youth in View: Supporting Foster Children and Their Families full 61a2f18a-4304-460a-89b5-eb236997316d https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd754ed2 Beginning in 1999, Youth in View began by promoting the well being of youth by providing a continuum of care through foster care, adoption, and residential care services.  With four core goals, Youth in View prepares youth for permanent placement, provides a positive family environment, gives opportunities to participate in family activities outside of an institutional setting and carefully matches families with youth.  You'll enjoy this story.


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]]> Beginning in 1999, Youth in View began by promoting the well being of youth by providing a continuum of care through foster care, adoption, and residential care services.  With four core goals, Youth in View prepares youth for permanent placement, provides a positive family environment, gives opportunities to participate in family activities outside of an institutional setting and carefully matches families with youth.  You'll enjoy this story.


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]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 1961 Houston Rallies continues to spotlight Houston area small businesses that are facing COVID19 with courage and hope. Today's episode focuses on Youth in View, the non-profit that promotes the well being of families through community based services. Houston Rallies continues to spotlight Houston area small businesses that are facing COVID19 with courage and hope. Today's episode focuses on Youth in View, the non-profit that promotes the well being of families through community based services. advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Pakmule Rallies in the Fight Against COVID19 8 8 Pakmule Rallies in the Fight Against COVID19 full be9826dc-b761-4741-ae76-2c2426a941af https://share.transistor.fm/s/6705065e Pakmule is the ultimate story of a guy with a great idea who just happened to know how to grow that idea into a huge success.  From a Colorado mountaintop to a Montana morning, Pakmule goes along for the ride so you can bring the essential stuff you need.  Prior to COVID19 and well beyond status quo, Pakmule is well ahead of the curve when it comes to adjusting and adapting.  This is a story of how to do just that.

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]]> Pakmule is the ultimate story of a guy with a great idea who just happened to know how to grow that idea into a huge success.  From a Colorado mountaintop to a Montana morning, Pakmule goes along for the ride so you can bring the essential stuff you need.  Prior to COVID19 and well beyond status quo, Pakmule is well ahead of the curve when it comes to adjusting and adapting.  This is a story of how to do just that.

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]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 3025 The Houston Rallies Podcast; Stories about small businesses in Houston who have adjusted to COVID19 and remain focused on solutions. This podcast is devoted to a Texas brand that believes everyone could use a little extra space. Mark Pereira talks with Kansas Sartin. The Houston Rallies Podcast; Stories about small businesses in Houston who have adjusted to COVID19 and remain focused on solutions. This podcast is devoted to a Texas brand that believes everyone could use a little extra space. Mark Pereira talks with advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Pinkerton's BBQ, Building Community During COVID19 7 7 Pinkerton's BBQ, Building Community During COVID19 full 70fa59b5-4940-4306-b93f-567b94f24804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a3bff10 Grant Pinkerton found his way into the BBQ business in a most unusual way.  His degree in rhetoric and writing comes from his time spent at the University of Texas, Austin.  His passion for BBQ comes from his heart, born at a backyard BBQ.  He is known now as one of America's top pitmasters.  From an outlaw BBQ trailer, to a brick and mortar in the heights, to a new location in San Antonio, Pinkerton's BBQ is on the grow.

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]]> Grant Pinkerton found his way into the BBQ business in a most unusual way.  His degree in rhetoric and writing comes from his time spent at the University of Texas, Austin.  His passion for BBQ comes from his heart, born at a backyard BBQ.  He is known now as one of America's top pitmasters.  From an outlaw BBQ trailer, to a brick and mortar in the heights, to a new location in San Antonio, Pinkerton's BBQ is on the grow.

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]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 3046 The Houston Rallies Podcast; Stories about small businesses in Houston who have adjusted to COVID19 and remain focused on solutions. This podcast is devoted to a Texas favorite, BBQ, and how Grant Pinkerton understands what needs to be done now, and down the road. The Houston Rallies Podcast; Stories about small businesses in Houston who have adjusted to COVID19 and remain focused on solutions. This podcast is devoted to a Texas favorite, BBQ, and how Grant Pinkerton understands what needs to be done now, and down advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Aspire Electrical Services, The Power of Small Business 3 3 Aspire Electrical Services, The Power of Small Business full 8541ee9d-9e85-4754-9a7c-1bab268bbb8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f74ef35c Beyond COVID19, one of the toughest places to be in small business is being women-owned, but that didn't stop Sandra Janak.  Her company and her story are inspiring.  Sandra has taken an idea, a well thought out investment idea and has grown Aspire into a player in the electrical services segment.  Even with COVID19 creating a few short circuits over the past several months, Aspire has found a way to respond and overcome those challenges. 

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]]> Beyond COVID19, one of the toughest places to be in small business is being women-owned, but that didn't stop Sandra Janak.  Her company and her story are inspiring.  Sandra has taken an idea, a well thought out investment idea and has grown Aspire into a player in the electrical services segment.  Even with COVID19 creating a few short circuits over the past several months, Aspire has found a way to respond and overcome those challenges. 

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 1961 Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Aspire is a woman owned electrical services company. From an initial investment of $30,000, this company has grown quickly to a million dollar A Plus rated small business. Mark Pereira talks with Sandra Janak. Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Aspire is a woman owned electrical services company. From an initial investment of $30 advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Shaftel Diamond Company, Getting Back to Business during COVID19 4 4 Shaftel Diamond Company, Getting Back to Business during COVID19 full a9de074d-ab4c-456e-a6f9-39e39fa703b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8008ddc7 Danny Shaftel didn't know he was going to get into the diamond business, but his exposure to the diamond industry, and the fact that he got an offer he couldn't refuse from his father, gave Danny the chance to explore, learn and grow this Houston-based company.  Danny made a good choice,as Shaftel is well known in the industry as a destination for personal service and quality.  Danny's story will inspire you.

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]]> Danny Shaftel didn't know he was going to get into the diamond business, but his exposure to the diamond industry, and the fact that he got an offer he couldn't refuse from his father, gave Danny the chance to explore, learn and grow this Houston-based company.  Danny made a good choice,as Shaftel is well known in the industry as a destination for personal service and quality.  Danny's story will inspire you.

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 1632 Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. The diamond business is a very competitive industry. So the challenge was, how do we push ahead in the face of COVID19? Macy Bodenhamer speaks with Danny Shaftel, GM at Shaftel. Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. The diamond business is a very competitive industry. So the challenge was, how do we advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Cornerstone Automotive, Driving Change during COVID19 5 5 Cornerstone Automotive, Driving Change during COVID19 full e2ee7f30-908c-4c74-9ec9-e00ac0b21e6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/07c650a0 Cars are expensive and folks are keeping cars longer. When your average daily commute is 20-30 miles, you depend on your car to get you there and bring you home.  And even though we were staying home more, the need for our cars and SUV's didn't stay home.  The need to maintain our essential vehicles is a top priority.  Mark Pereira talks shop with the owners. Cornerstone Automotive has locations in Houston, San Antonio and Temple, Texas.


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]]> Cars are expensive and folks are keeping cars longer. When your average daily commute is 20-30 miles, you depend on your car to get you there and bring you home.  And even though we were staying home more, the need for our cars and SUV's didn't stay home.  The need to maintain our essential vehicles is a top priority.  Mark Pereira talks shop with the owners. Cornerstone Automotive has locations in Houston, San Antonio and Temple, Texas.


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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 2287 Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Bottom line, first responders need vehicles. By now, we've gotten used to doing most everything a little differently. At Cornerstone, this small business has adapted and found a way to make those necessary changes. Mark Pereira sat down with the folks that make Cornerstone run. Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Bottom line, first responders need vehicles. By now, we've gotten used to doing most e advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Chloe Dao, the Business of Fashion Design 6 6 Chloe Dao, the Business of Fashion Design full 57aed9d5-fdcd-48cf-b42d-6f505cd00a57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7f02382 Chloe Dao always knew she was going to do something impactful.  Her energy is well off the charts and her deep knowledge of the fashion industry is an incredible element in the success of her brand.  So with all of this momentum happening, along comes a virus called COVID19.  Has that slowed her down?  Not for a minute.  This conversation is an exercise in how a positive attitude can overcome even the darkest spots in small business. 

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]]> Chloe Dao always knew she was going to do something impactful.  Her energy is well off the charts and her deep knowledge of the fashion industry is an incredible element in the success of her brand.  So with all of this momentum happening, along comes a virus called COVID19.  Has that slowed her down?  Not for a minute.  This conversation is an exercise in how a positive attitude can overcome even the darkest spots in small business. 

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]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 2995 Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. From Project Runway to being a major player in the fashion design industry, Chloe Dao is all about the mission. And with a boundless energy, this conversation will make you feel good about where we are headed. The conversation with Mark Pereira begins now. Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. From Project Runway to being a major player in the fashion design industry, Chloe Dao i advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No Ledge Lounger, Business Beyond COVID19 2 2 Ledge Lounger, Business Beyond COVID19 full 90877604-0103-4a03-97ce-f820fb3acc7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdba5a7e Ledge Lounger is not new to the field of luxury outdoor furnishings and this COVID19 thing was another great example of how they adapted and adjusted to our new normal.  The Lee Group is featuring many Houston-area small businesses under their Houston Rallies banner.  Ledge Lounger is not just about your backyard retreat.  Their high-end products can be found around the country at many resorts.  This conversation is all about discovering a better way to reach out to their customers, and it's working nicely for this Houston-based company.

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]]> Ledge Lounger is not new to the field of luxury outdoor furnishings and this COVID19 thing was another great example of how they adapted and adjusted to our new normal.  The Lee Group is featuring many Houston-area small businesses under their Houston Rallies banner.  Ledge Lounger is not just about your backyard retreat.  Their high-end products can be found around the country at many resorts.  This conversation is all about discovering a better way to reach out to their customers, and it's working nicely for this Houston-based company.

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 2054 Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Ledge Lounger is all about those outdoor luxury furniture features that bring a cool vibe to our backyard retreats. Mark Pereira talks with Ledge Lounger. Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Ledge Lounger is all about those outdoor luxury furniture features that bring a cool vib advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No COVID19 and Dining Out with Harold's Restaurant 1 1 COVID19 and Dining Out with Harold's Restaurant full ce6d992f-be4e-4655-a036-9c419e05cd27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5209ae0 Maybe you've already visited your favorite restaurant as restrictions are relaxed, or maybe you're apprehensive to make that move.  The conversation with Alli Jarret gives us a look into the other side of this crisis, from the business side.  Harold's has a great vibe going, with a cool location in an iconic Houston building.  Now, they are making things happen day by day to bring their fans back into the restaurant.  The Houston Rallies podcasts are focusing on several categories of small business. We hope you enjoy this conversation.  It's guaranteed to make you hungry for more.

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]]> Maybe you've already visited your favorite restaurant as restrictions are relaxed, or maybe you're apprehensive to make that move.  The conversation with Alli Jarret gives us a look into the other side of this crisis, from the business side.  Harold's has a great vibe going, with a cool location in an iconic Houston building.  Now, they are making things happen day by day to bring their fans back into the restaurant.  The Houston Rallies podcasts are focusing on several categories of small business. We hope you enjoy this conversation.  It's guaranteed to make you hungry for more.

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Lee Group The Lee Group 2140 Like many, we are anxious to get back to our favorite spaces and places. Radio Lounge has joined with The Lee Group to promote a movement called "Houston Rallies" with podcasts centered on small businesses that are the heartbeat of Houston. Macy Bodenhamer from The Lee Group speaks with Alli Jarret, owner of the popular restaurant, Harold's on how things are going as we move ahead of the COVID19 issues. Like many, we are anxious to get back to our favorite spaces and places. Radio Lounge has joined with The Lee Group to promote a movement called "Houston Rallies" with podcasts centered on small businesses that are the heartbeat of Houston. Macy Bodenha advertising, marketing, small business, Houston rallies No