Author: Buddy Broyles

On this episode of Growing Your Business, Molly Jones shares the inspiring story behind Empty Bowls McKinney, a grassroots event that has grown into one of the community’s most beloved traditions. For just $35, guests receive a handcrafted artisan bowl, enjoy tastings from top local restaurants, and directly support nonprofits fighting hunger in McKinney.

With 1,300+ handmade bowls, 100+ volunteers, dedicated sponsors, and a mission rooted in dignity and community, Empty Bowls has become so much more than a fundraiser — it’s a movement. Molly highlights how people can get involved as donors, sponsors, volunteers, or artists.

Key Takeaways

• Empty Bowls McKinney fights hunger locally, raising funds exclusively for nonprofits serving the McKinney community.
• A $35 ticket includes a handcrafted artisan bowl and tastings from top local restaurants.
• The event relies on 1,300+ handmade bowls and 100+ volunteers each year.
• People can get involved as donors, sponsors, volunteers, or participating artists.

Learn more at Empty Bowls McKinney.

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On this episode of Growing Your Business, Natalie Thrash from Jinji HR breaks down what modern HR looks like for organizations of all sizes. From nonprofits to manufacturing plants, Jinji HR doesn’t just advise — they roll up their sleeves and do the work business owners don’t have time or bandwidth to manage.

Natalie shares how proactive compliance, clear communication, and human-centered support help companies avoid costly HR pitfalls while freeing leaders to focus on what they do best: growing their business.

Key Takeaways

• Jinji HR handles HR for clients directly rather than just consulting, taking tasks off their plate so they can focus on growing the business.
• They work with companies ranging from 4 to 4,000 employees across nonprofits, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, gyms, and more.
• Proactive compliance work helps companies avoid costly HR pitfalls before they become real problems.

Learn more at Jinji HR.

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From Istanbul to McKinney, Mustafa Kadioglu brings centuries of Turkish artistry to Texas with House of Motifs, a home décor and gift store where every pillow, plate, and pattern tells a story. On this episode of Growing Your Business, discover how one entrepreneur is weaving culture into commerce and turning handcrafted beauty into a bridge between worlds.

Key Takeaways

• House of Motifs in downtown McKinney brings authentic Turkish artistry to Texas, with each handmade item rooted in centuries-old culture and color symbolism.
• The “Evil Eye” motif (Nazar) is a centuries-old symbol of protection, reflecting how Turkish design blends myth, spirituality, and everyday life.
• Mustafa shares Turkey’s deep coffee tradition, including brewing it in sand, as part of the cultural story behind the store.

Learn more at House of Motifs.

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This week on Growing Your Business, Buddy Broyles sits down with Julie Sears, founder of Integrity Health Insurance Advisors, who’s turning confusion into clarity for families and entrepreneurs across 32 states. Julie shares how she turned a frustrating insurance experience into a thriving business, helping clients make smarter choices, stretch their dollars, and protect what matters most.

Key Takeaways

• Julie discovered her passion for health insurance after saving her own family thousands on coverage, and turned that curiosity into a career serving clients in 32 states.
• She helps individuals and small businesses balance deductibles, premiums, and out-of-pocket costs to maximize value, not just coverage.
• Julie reminds clients that “healthy today” doesn’t mean “immune tomorrow,” which is why proactive coverage planning matters.

Reach out to Julie Sears of Integrity Health Insurance Advisors at (469) 348-4066 or [email protected].

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On this episode, Buddy Broyles sits down with Alex Bailey of Alex B Carpentry, LLC, a former office manager who walked away from the desk to build things that actually matter to people every day. Alex specializes in human-centered custom carpentry — cabinetry, millwork, and retrofit solutions designed around how clients actually live in their homes, not just how rooms “should” look on paper.

He brings a rare mix of craftsmanship, consulting, and problem-solving that general contractors and homeowners trust when a project requires precision, empathy, and zero do-overs.

Key Takeaways

• Alex left a white-collar management career in his 20s to apprentice in carpentry, rediscovering hands-on work as a calling with long-term mastery and meaning.
• He designs custom cabinetry and millwork around how people actually live — heights, reach, habits, and family flow — not just how a space looks in photos.
• Rather than selling cabinets as a commodity, Alex positions himself as a thinking partner who asks the questions most contractors never ask.
• General contractors bring him in as a trusted problem-solver for the details other tradespeople can’t finish, from tricky retrofits to pocket-door conflicts.

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Meet Rob Miller, better known as Papa Rob, who turned a life transition, a love for people, and a garage roasting hobby into a fast-growing specialty coffee business. After moving to Texas to care for family, Rob launched Papa Rob’s Coffee and quickly went from a 3-lb roaster to 14-hour roast days when one viral post generated hundreds of orders overnight.

Today he supplies both individual subscribers and wholesale clients with fresh, small-farm, hand-selected beans, building a business just as relational as it is flavorful.

Key Takeaways

• Rob left vocational ministry in California to move to Texas and support his daughter through a health crisis, then turned home coffee roasting into Papa Rob’s Coffee.
• The “Papa Rob” name comes from his five grandkids, created in their honor as he entered a new season of life and work.
• One viral social post generated hundreds of overnight orders, pushing the business from a 3-lb roaster to 14-hour roast days.
• Papa Rob’s Coffee supplies both individual subscribers and wholesale clients with fresh, small-farm beans.

Learn more at Papa Rob’s Coffee.

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Liz James of Good Medicine shares her remarkable journey from behind the pharmacy counter to becoming a guide for holistic wellness. After discovering that “good medicine isn’t always medicine,” she now helps clients uncover root causes of illness and take back control of their health — mind, body, and spirit.

Key Takeaways

• Liz left a successful 18-year pharmacy career after realizing true healing often comes from lifestyle and spiritual alignment, not prescriptions.
• A broken wrist and osteopenia diagnosis led her to research natural healing, which opened her eyes to broader health misconceptions.
• Her mission at Good Medicine is to “safely lead people to truth” by combining pharmaceutical knowledge with holistic wellness practices.

Learn more at Good Medicine.

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In this episode of Growing Your Business, author Vicki Cravens shares how her dachshund Farley inspired her book Carrots Are for Closers. What began as a playful nod to “coffee is for closers” evolved into a creative business guide that distills eight dachshund traits into memorable, easy-to-apply lessons for entrepreneurs.

With humor, photos, and Farley’s own “voice,” the book is as entertaining as it is practical, perfect for business owners, students, and anyone who loves pets and personal growth. Vicki also shares her journey as a first-time author and how embracing creativity, curiosity, and resilience helps people grow both personally and professionally.

Key Takeaways

• Vicki left a career in high-tech marketing to build Tetra VGM with her husband, blending video production, mentoring, and content creation.
• Her dachshund Farley inspired the concept and structure of her book, distilling eight dog traits into business lessons.
• Carrots Are for Closers is available on Amazon and blends humor with practical entrepreneurial advice.

Find the book on Amazon.

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From decades of landscaping experience to launching Whale Done Sprinklers, Robert Gould is redefining sprinkler repair with expert diagnostics, transparent service, and a splash of fun.

His team goes beyond quick fixes — educating customers, offering worry-free membership plans, and even delighting the neighborhood kids with their mascot Weldon. If you want your sprinklers done right, and with a smile, Robert is your guy.

Key Takeaways

• Whale Done Sprinklers focuses on diagnosing and repairing sprinkler and drainage systems, pinpointing leaks, valve issues, and electrical breaks with specialized tools.
• Though the brand launched in 2024, Robert brings five decades of landscaping experience, niching into sprinklers with a fun, memorable brand identity.
• The team focuses on educating homeowners and offering worry-free membership plans instead of one-off quick fixes.

Learn more at Whale Done Sprinklers.

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In this episode of Growing Your Business, Don Powell of DentCraft of Texas shares what really happens behind the scenes of hail damage and dent repair. From navigating slow insurance approvals to explaining why “10 dents” might actually be 100, Don brings clarity to a process most customers find confusing.

His passion for tackling tough repairs, especially aluminum and luxury vehicles, sets DentCraft apart in a crowded industry.

Key Takeaways

• Repairs can’t begin until insurance approves the claim, which may take anywhere from a day to a month depending on the provider and season.
• Initial estimates are rarely the final word — many hail damage cases require multiple supplements to cover unseen or underestimated damage.
• DentCraft of Texas specializes in tough repairs, including aluminum and luxury vehicles that other shops may turn away.

Learn more at DentCraft of Texas.

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