Author: Buddy Broyles

Ben & Melandy Ward of RiverLife Church share their story of transformation and building a faith community in Celina, TX. Their vision is a place where people flourish, families thrive, and generations grow together.

Key Takeaways

• Ben and Melandy see RiverLife Church less as a building and more as a family built on community and connection.
• Their own personal journey through hard times fuels their focus on helping others find transformation.
• They planted the church in Celina, TX, a growing city where they wanted to build something rooted in authenticity.
• RiverLife’s approach avoids “copy-and-paste” practices, focusing instead on presence, community, and discipleship.

Learn more at RiverLife Church.

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Barbara Giesing of BAG HR Consulting calls herself a “drama exterminator,” helping small businesses eliminate workplace conflict, clarify roles, and build strong, compliant teams. From fixing broken onboarding to saving thousands in unnecessary benefits, she helps businesses grow with clarity, accountability, and compassion.

She blends traditional HR wisdom with modern tools like AI while keeping people, and their dignity, at the center.

Key Takeaways

• Barbara specializes in resolving workplace conflict by bringing clarity, accountability, and honesty to HR processes.
• She helps small business owners avoid costly hiring mistakes, improve onboarding, and keep operations and HR aligned.
• When letting employees go, she guides business owners toward respectful, clear terminations rather than messy ones.

Learn more at BAG HR Consulting.

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“You can never have too many backups.” From finance to franchising, meet Uche Ajalla, owner of NerdsToGo McKinney. In this episode of Growing Your Business, Uche shares how he helps businesses prevent disaster before it strikes with proactive IT solutions, from cloud backups to phishing defense.

He’s not just solving tech problems, he’s educating clients, empowering growth, and making IT approachable for everyone.

Key Takeaways

• Data loss, from hardware damage to phishing attacks, is the most frequent and urgent issue NerdsToGo clients face, and they offer in-house multi-level data recovery.
• NerdsToGo McKinney offers Essentials and Premium managed IT plans covering email setup, security, and cloud backups, tailored per user.
• Proactive IT support prevents disasters before they strike instead of just reacting after something breaks.

Learn more at NerdsToGo McKinney or call (469) 772-5048.

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Meet Tracy Dickey of Empty Hand Open Heart, who’s changing lives through trauma-informed self-defense. With over 11 years of work in domestic abuse and trafficking shelters, Tracy’s mission is healing through empowerment.

On this episode of Growing Your Business, learn how she transforms fear into strength, and how businesses or donors can help her reach even more survivors.

Key Takeaways

• Tracy uses trauma-informed self-defense training to help survivors of abuse and trafficking regain confidence, control, and dignity.
• She has worked with thousands of women in shelters across North Texas over more than 11 years, tailoring training to avoid re-triggering past trauma.
• Empty Hand Open Heart relies on business partnerships and donations to expand its reach to more survivors.

Learn more at Empty Hand Open Heart.

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Meet Jennie Hebert of ABear Insurance Agency, a heart-led insurance expert who turned personal hardship into purpose. From Medicare to life insurance, Jennie makes health coverage personal, understandable, and fraud-proof.

Her advice on this episode of Growing Your Business: don’t wait until you’re 65. Plan early, ask questions, and talk to someone you trust. Her mission is simple: “Insurance should come with a human face.”

Key Takeaways

• Jennie emphasizes personalized service, offering clients direct, consistent communication instead of frustrating call centers.
• After caring for her mother following her father’s loss, Jennie was thrust into the Medicare system and discovered her passion for educating others about complex healthcare options.
• While she began in Medicare, her work has expanded well beyond it to cover broader life and health insurance needs.

Learn more at ABear Insurance Agency.

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What happens when a love for hospitality meets a vision for meaningful gathering? You get The Table, a boutique space in Adriatica Village, McKinney, where business, family, and community intersect. In this episode of Growing Your Business, Abigail Rippee shares how her family turned a simple idea into a sanctuary for connection, meetings, and celebrations.

Whether you’re planning a team offsite or a baby shower, The Table isn’t just a space, it’s a feeling built on fresh cookies, cozy rooms, and unmatched care.

Key Takeaways

• The Table is a family-owned, boutique meeting and event space built on true Southern hospitality, homemade baked goods, and personalized service.
• Located in Adriatica Village, the space is designed for both business meetings and personal celebrations.
• Guests are treated like they’re visiting someone’s home rather than renting a generic event room.

Learn more at The Table.

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“Why waste your Saturday at a lube shop?” Meet Brine Beresford, founder of Mobile Auto RX, who’s changing oil and the game. From fleet services at 7am to driveway repairs while you eat lunch with your kids, Brine blends old-school values with modern-day convenience.

Inspired by his great-grandfather, nicknamed “Doc of Motors,” he’s keeping people and their vehicles running smoothly with trust, efficiency, and heart across the McKinney/DFW area.

Key Takeaways

• Mobile Auto RX offers mobile oil changes, brake jobs, tune-ups, and more at your location, with no waiting rooms and no wasted time.
• Fleet services are ideal for small business fleets of 5-10 vehicles, with Brine showing up early to service work trucks before the day starts.
• The business blends old-school values with modern convenience across the McKinney/DFW area.

Reach Mobile Auto RX by call or text at (430) 295-6795.

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Meet Roberto Gonzalez, co-founder of WashBroz, who turned a COVID-era hustle into a thriving family-owned exterior cleaning business serving North Texas. From washing trash cans to cleaning 19-story hotels, Roberto’s journey is rooted in faith, grit, and a mission to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways

• What started as a way to help cover college costs during COVID grew into WashBroz, a full-service residential and commercial exterior cleaning company now servicing major properties like The Statler Hotel.
• Built by Roberto and his brothers, WashBroz is a family-first business with core values of integrity, excellence, courtesy, and teamwork.
• Roberto’s story is a reminder that grinding through hard circumstances can build something lasting.

Learn more at WashBroz.

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“We live in a saturated market. Helping people find their why, and take off with it, is what I love most.” Meet Ashley Furr, the powerhouse behind operations at Haberman Company, a marketing agency rooted in human connection and scalable growth.

In this episode of Growing Your Business, Ashley shares how authentic conversations and deep discovery help clients evolve, grow their brands, and build trust. From real estate events to product launches, her team transforms strategy into success.

Key Takeaways

• Ashley’s role centers on keeping clients happy, operations smooth, and growth on track as a people-focused leader within the agency.
• Haberman Company helps both established businesses and savvy startups understand and market their “why,” not just their product.
• Marketing isn’t just about visibility, it’s about understanding why a business matters to its customers.

Learn more at Haberman Company.

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“If you love hosting but hate the running around, I bring the party to your doorstep, fully designed and ready to shine.” LiAnne Brown, founder of Lili’s Party in a Box, turned her passion for themed events into a turnkey solution for busy hosts who crave unforgettable, stress-free celebrations.

Whether it’s a bridal shower rooted in family tradition or a disco cowgirl bash, LiAnne curates complete party kits that reclaim your time and amplify your joy on this episode of Growing Your Business.

Key Takeaways

• LiAnne doesn’t just sell party supplies, she crafts memorable experiences through personalized, done-for-you or done-with-you party kits.
• Themes range from Mexican Talavera to Disco Cowgirl and Western Gothic, blending trendy and timeless styles.
• Her instructional design background shows in every customized detail, making each party personal and effortless for the host.

Learn more at Lili’s Party in a Box.

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