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
52 episodes
Decision Points E52 - Navigating Crisis and Leadership with Blue Bell's Former CEO Ricky Dixon
Ricky Dickson, the former CEO of Blue Bell Creameries, has a story that’s as rich and layered as the ice cream his company is famous for. From writing a college paper about Blue Bell to leading the company through some of its biggest challenges...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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1:02:08
Decision Points E51 - Branding and Personal Purpose with Emily Barahona
In this episode of Decision Points, Doug Hudson and Scott Wood chat with Emily Barahona, the founder of E3 Studios and The Culture Agency, about the powerful connection between branding, culture, and personal purpose. With years of exp...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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52:09
Decision Points E50 - Unlocking Dallas Leadership and Civic Engagement with Kelvin Walker
Kelvin Walker, CEO of the Dallas Citizens Council, joins hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community involvement, and the importance of civic engagement. Growing up in Griffin, Georgia, Kelvin shar...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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55:33
Decision Points E49 - Navigating Leadership and Growth with Irfaan Lalani of Vibe Restaurants
This week, we sit down with Irfaan Lalani, CEO of Vibe Restaurants, to discuss the leadership strategies behind managing a multi-brand franchise operation. Leading brands like Little Caesars® and Wingstop®, Irfaan shares how his global experien...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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1:02:31
Decision Points E48 - Steve Van Amburgh on Leadership, Real Estate Development, and Giving Back
In this week’s episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood sit down with Steve Van Amburgh, CEO and Executive Chairman of KDC Real Estate Development & Investments. The topics? Leadership, real estate, and the impo...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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48:40
Decision Points E47 - Navigating Family Wealth with Missy Lucas
In this episode of Decision Points, Doug Hudson and Scott Wood sit down with Missy Lucas, Managing Director of Family Wealth at True North, to explore the intricacies of family wealth management and the rise of family offices. With nea...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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56:58
Decision Points E46 - Unlocking the Secrets of Selling Your Business with Oliver Cone
In this episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood dive into the complexities of selling a business with Oliver Cone, Senior Vice President at Bulkley Capital. With years of experience in venture capital and investment banking...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:03:23
Decision Points E45 - Navigating Law, Leadership, and Legacy with Whit Roberts
In this episode of Decision Points, Doug Hudson and Scott Wood sit down with Whit Roberts, a legal expert and partner at O'Melveny in Dallas, to discuss the evolving legal landscape and his personal journey in the corporate law world. Whit shar...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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49:36
Decision Points E44 - Navigating Family Business Leadership with Brandt Bowden
Today, we sit down with Brandt Bowden, CEO of Hanover Company, to discuss his journey in leading and growing a family-owned real estate business. Hanover, originally founded by Brandt’s father in 1982, has grown from modest beginnings to a bill...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:00:41
Decision Points E43 - Title Insurance and Family Business with Britt Fair
Join hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood as they sit down with Britt Fair, President of Fair Texas Title, to discuss the highs and lows of the title insurance industry. Britt shares his journey from growing up in a family deeply rooted in the titl...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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58:24
Decision Points E42 - Mentorship, Success, and Retail Transformation - Crawford Brock's Journey with Stanley Korshak
In this episode of Decision Points, hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood are joined by retail legend Crawford Brock, owner of the acclaimed Stanley Korshak.Crawford shares his incredible journey from running Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills to t...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:01:30
Decision Points E41 - The Art of Hospitality with Benji Homsey of Duro Hospitality Group
Our guest this week is Benji Homsey, co-founder of Duro Hospitality Group. Join Doug Hudson and Scott Wood as they dive into Benji's journey from overseeing the development of Hotel Zaza to founding Duro Hospitality and launching successful res...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:06:51
Decision Points E40 - From Dishwashing to Leading a 2nd Generation Family Business with Dupree Scovell
This episode of Decision Points features Dupree Scovell, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Woodbine Development, a top real estate company headquartered in Dallas, TX. It all started at age 16 washing dishes in his family's hotel...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:05:43
Decision Points E39 - The Power of Passion and Perseverance with Corby Davidson
Join us for an engaging conversation with Corby Davidson, co-host of 'The Ticket,' as he reflects on his 30-year journey in the radio business.In this episode of Decision Points, Corby and host Doug Hudson discuss the significance of ch...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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52:52
Decision Points E38 - Navigating Business Success with Craige Stout
Join hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood as they sit down with Craige Stout, CEO global advisory firm Stout. In this episode of Decision Points, Craige shares his journey from his Michigan roots and his academic tenure at Michigan State University...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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59:41
Decision Points E37 - Leadership Lessons and 25 Years of Wisdom with Rand Stagen
This week's episode of Decision Points features Rand Stagen, CEO of Stagen Leadership Academy, who brings 25 years of entrepreneurship to the table.Hosts Doug Hudson and Scott Wood dive into Rand's journey, from running a successful pub...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:07:10
Decision Points E36 - How Community-Centric Strategies are Transforming Social Innovation with Daron Babcock
Join us for another episode of Decision Points, where we reconnect with Daron Babcock, Director of Community Transformation at Stand Together Foundation. If you missed our previous episode with Daron, we encourage you to take a listen. We dive ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:06:15
Decision Points E35 - Cultivating a Family-First Business Culture at SystemWare with Frankie Basso
In this week’s episode of Decision Points, Frankie Basso, President and CEO of SystemWare, dives into the foundational role that family values play in creating a strong corporate culture. Leading a company that was started by his father in the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:00:36
Decision Points E34 - An Entrepreneurial Journey with Kishore Khandavalli
This week, True North is excited to invite guest Kishore Khandavalli, a visionary entrepreneur who transitioned from a small town in India to becoming the CEO of multiple thriving software companies in the United States.Starting with ju...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:04:54
Decision Points E33 - Designing the Future of Workspaces with Lindsay Wilson
How can a successful office space foster creativity and productivity? In this week’s episode of Decision Points, Lindsay Wilson, the president and principal of Corgan, shares her journey from cheerleader in Conway, Arkansas to a visionary leade...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:04:09
Decision Points E32 - Building a Legacy Beyond the Gridiron
In this episode of Decision Points, our guest is Jeff Staubach, founder of Staubach Capital and son of NFL legend Roger Staubach. Beyond his father's shadow, Jeff has carved out his own path in the real estate industry, embodying an unwavering ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:00:50
Decision Points E31 - Joe Eastin’s Rise from Rural Roots to Global Business
On this week’s episode of Decision Points, True North invites guest Joe Eastin, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board at ISN. Raised on a farm outside Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joe's upbringing instilled in him the values of hard work and determi...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:09:01
Decision Points E30 - From Paper Routes to the Boardroom with Dirk Wakeham
Our guest this week is Dirk Wakeham, whose entrepreneurial journey started from the humble beginnings of a simple paper route. He now serves as an Operating Managing Director for Vista Equity Partners and shares some of his very own Decision Po...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:09:16
Decision Points E29 - The Art of Private Equity with Jason Downie
Decision Points is about the pivotal choices that shape our personal and professional lives, and this week’s guest embodies that theme. Jason Downie sits down to share his journey from the University of Texas to launching Tailwater Capital, a l...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:09:41
Decision Points E28 - The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Jon Altschuler - Building Relationships and Flexibility in Business
In this episode of "Decision Points," we sit down with Jon Altschuler, the visionary behind Altschuler and Company, to explore the depths of entrepreneurial success, the power of relationships, and the agility required in today’s dynamic busine...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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