Decision Points
The Exit Planning Institute© recently released a survey that said 75% of business owners regret selling their business 12-18 months post sale.
At Decision Points, we are committed to preparing and inspiring business owners to successfully operate, and one day sell, their business with maximum fulfillment in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. We’re speaking with business leaders, strategic coaches, exited entrepreneurs, mentors, and technical experts sharing their successes and failures, at key decision points in their careers, to help you lead a more prosperous entrepreneurial journey. Let’s take a walk…
Episodes
81 episodes
Decision Points E81 – From Law to Investment: Resilience, Purpose, and Perspective with Jim Hime
Few careers capture as much range—and reflection—as Jim Hime’s. From federal tax law to real estate finance, from tech entrepreneurship to surviving 9/11, his story is one of adaptability, perspective, and enduring gratitude.In this epis...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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43:42
Decision Points E80 – Building Camelback Equity Partners: Entrepreneurship, Partnership, and Legacy with Jeff Thompson and Mike Trueman
Some partnerships are built on opportunity—others on shared vision. For Jeff Thompson and Mike Trueman, Camelback Equity Partners is the product of both. From their individual journeys through real estate and finance to the founding of their Ph...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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38:15
Decision Points E79 – Scaling with Integrity: Matt Rosen’s Entrepreneurial Journey
For Matt Rosen, entrepreneurship has always been about people first—clients, employees, and family. From an early dream of becoming a doctor to founding one of the fastest-growing consulting firms in the country, his story is one of reinvention...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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56:00
Decision Points E78 - Navigating the Fires of Finance: Character, Resilience, and Redemption with Brian Jones
For Brian Jones, the path through finance has been anything but predictable. From Baylor University to Bear Stearns, from Wall Street to the heart of Dallas, and eventually back to New York’s high-stakes hedge fund world, his story is one of pe...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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54:15
Decision Points E77 - Building Success and Resiliency with Jim Dahlgren
In the world of luxury goods, few stories are as compelling as Jim Dahlgren’s. From knocking on doors selling cookware to building Dahlgren Duck, a premier luxury distribution company, Jim’s journey is full of grit, vision, and lessons learned ...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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1:02:55
Decision Points E76 – Turning Crisis Into Opportunity: A Journey Through the Great Recession
Richard Dix has built a career defined by curiosity, reinvention, and resilience. From launching a headwear company in college to leading a NASDAQ-traded business, navigating the Great Recession, and now reimagining housing with Winchester Carl...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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58:05
Decision Points E75 – From Mexico to Harvard: Entrepreneurship, Fear, and Growth with Fernando De Leon
Fernando De Leon’s life is proof that crossing borders—both literal and figurative—can shape a unique vision for business and leadership. From growing up in Mexico and commuting daily to school in the U.S., to attending Harvard on scholarship a...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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54:08
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Decision Points E74 – Automating the Future: AI, Analytics, and Entrepreneurship with Eric Soden
Eric Soden believes technology should serve people—not the other way around. As Managing Partner of Capitalize Analytics, he’s spent more than a decade helping companies cut through inefficiency, automate processes, and use data as a true compe...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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53:01
Decision Points E24: Craig Stamm's Tactical Approach to Entrepreneurship and Cybersecurity
In this episode of "Decision Points," we're joined by Craig Stamm, CEO of Zystan, a leader in the cybersecurity industry. Craig takes us on a journey from his early days as a military history enthusiast to his initial steps in finance, and even...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:00:53
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Decision Points E73 – Whiskey with a Texas Soul: Building Still Austin with Chris Seals
Chris Seals didn’t set out to run a distillery—he set out to spend time with his dad. What began as a father-son exploration quickly turned into one of Texas’s boldest whiskey ventures.In this episode of Decision Points, Chris S...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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55:26
Decision Points E72 – Redefining Senior Care: Personalized Service and Family Values with Brian Levy
For Brian Levy, the path to elder care wasn’t linear. With a degree in psychology and a career that began in advertising, he eventually found his calling in a space that touches every family at some point: caring for seniors with dignity, trust...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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28:28
Decision Points E71 - The Future is Precious: Gold, Market Cycles, and Smart Strategy with Tarek Saab
For Tarek Saab, gold isn’t just a commodity - it’s a story of timing, innovation, and conviction.In this episode of Decision Points, Tarek Saab - President and Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals - joins our hosts to share how he helped ...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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49:45
Decision Points E70 - From Brownwood Roots to Boardroom Leadership: A Life of Purpose, Persistence, and Investment with John Harkey
John Harkey doesn’t just invest in businesses - he invests in people, purpose, and long-term impact.In this episode of Decision Points, John Harkey - entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for education - joins our hosts to share the pivot...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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56:43
Decision Points E69 - Reinventing Bus Travel with Vonlane: Luxury, Innovation, and the Road Ahead with Alex Danza
When most people think of buses, they don’t think luxury. Alex Danza set out to change that.In this episode of Decision Points, Alex Danza, founder and CEO of Vonlane, tells one of the most surprising success stories in transportation. D...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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59:10
Decision Points E68 - From M&A Advisor to Entrepreneur: Building Trindero with Purpose with George Coultress
George Coultress spent years helping others navigate business transitions. Now he’s building his own.In this episode of Decision Points, George Coultress, co-founder of Trindero, unpacks what it really takes to move from M&A advisor ...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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49:10
Decision Points E67 - Redefining the CPA Firm: People-First Leadership and Strategic Growth with Teryn Grater
Teryn Grater never set out to build just another accounting firm. As a CPA and partner at ATKG Advisors in San Antonio, she helped lead a cultural transformation that turned a team of seven into a thriving 170-person firm - by flipping the trad...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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50:57
Decision Points E66 - Leadership Under Pressure: What a Fighter Pilot Can Teach Us About Business with Chris Kopacek
What does flying an F-16 have to do with navigating the chaos of real estate development? According to Chris Kopacek - everything.In this episode of Decision Points, Chris Kopacek, founder and principal of Lone Star Development Partners ...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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49:55
Decision Points E65 - Building Keller Williams, Empowering Agents, and Redefining Culture with Joe Williams
Joe Williams didn’t just help build one of the largest real estate franchises in the world - he helped build a movement rooted in empowerment, culture, and visionary thinking. In this episode of Decision Points, Joe unpacks the pivotal moments ...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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59:24
Decision Points E64 – From Pressure to Purpose: A Real Estate Legacy Rewritten with Bill Cawley
Bill Cawley’s life is a testament to the power of second chances. In this episode of Decision Points, the Chairman and CEO of Cawley Partners opens up about the trials, triumphs, and turning points that shaped his extraordinary path - ...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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59:41
Decision Points E63 - Surviving, Scaling, and Succeeding in the Gaming Industry
Success is often shaped by adversity. Patrick Hudson, CEO of Robot Entertainment, knows this firsthand.In this week’s episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood sit down with Patrick to discuss his journey through the t...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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1:14:14
Decision Points E62 - Lessons from the Medici Family on Strategic Relationships and Leadership Development
For many, wealth is the ultimate goal. But what if true success lies in legacy rather than inheritance?In this episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood sit down with Cris Auditore Zimmerman, a founder, investor, and a...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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1:04:16
Decision Points E61 - Aerospace, Entrepreneurship, and Identifying Your Superpower with Scott Pomeroy
What does it take to lead innovation in aerospace while managing the complexities of entrepreneurship and family business?In this episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood sit down with Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO ...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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1:15:54
Decision Points E60 - How Salim Asrawi Scaled Texas de Brazil from the Ground Up
What does it take to go from working room service at the Ritz Carlton to building one of the most successful restaurant chains in America? For Salim Asrawi, it took hustle, a deep commitment to trust and integrity, and an unshakable belief in t...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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59:56
Decision Points E59 - From Everest to Outer Space – Taking Risks and Pursuing the Impossible with Robie Vaughn
What does it take to stand on the summit of Mount Everest AND experience the vastness of outer space? Few people in the world can answer that question, but Robie Vaughn is one of them.In this week’s episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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1:21:56
Decision Points E58 - Building a Culinary Empire - The Bold Journey of the Katz Brothers
In this episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood sit down with Nik and Greg Katz, the visionary brothers behind some of Dallas’s most celebrated restaurants, including Beverly’s, Clifton Club, Greenpoint Seafood & Oyster...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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1:11:26
