Category: Podcast Episodes

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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“I’ve seen people do things they never thought they could, just because someone believed in them.” Carolyn Rasmussen brings warmth, wisdom, and over a decade of experience to Pampered Chef.

On this episode of Growing Your Business, she shares how the brand’s kitchen tools and business model empower everyday people to reclaim family dinner, and even launch fulfilling side gigs. From realtors to engineers, Carolyn’s leadership has helped many discover unexpected success, one meal at a time.

Key Takeaways

• Pampered Chef tools are designed to simplify home cooking, making it less about being a chef and more about creating easy, memorable meals around the table.
• Iconic products like the Rock Crock and dual-function air fryers save time and counter space.
• The flexible business model lets people build a side business hosting cooking demonstrations around their existing schedule.

Reach out to Carolyn Rasmussen at [email protected] or pamperedchef.biz/carolynrasmussen.

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“Every bathroom is like a snowflake, unique, personal, and deserving of thoughtful design.” Andrew Kabanek shares how Shower Doors of Dallas elevates what most of us overlook: the shower. More than glass and hinges, it’s about safety, precision, and solving real-life challenges with heart.

On this episode of Growing Your Business, Andrew shows how smart design can transform lives, from legal code compliance to accessible design for dementia care.

Key Takeaways

• Every project balances aesthetics with strict legal codes, like 24-inch minimum door widths and mandatory tempered glass, for safety and reliability.
• Andrew prioritizes client education during in-home consultations, helping customers understand design options and how to protect their investment.
• North Texas’s notoriously hard water is a real concern, so clients learn about protective glass treatments that preserve clarity over time.

Learn more at Shower Doors of Dallas.

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Meet Peter Krause, founder of The Insurance House, whose mission is simple: provide only what adds value. In this episode of Growing Your Business, Peter shares how strategic insurance planning and heartfelt service have helped small businesses thrive, and protected employees when it mattered most.

From negotiating fair premiums to guiding a client through a major health crisis, Peter shows what true care looks like in the benefits world.

Key Takeaways

• Peter built The Insurance House around offering real value, only providing services that truly benefit clients, no fluff.
• He specializes in employee benefits for companies with under 500 employees, including fully funded, self-funded, and hybrid plans.
• Smart plan design and negotiation help small businesses offer competitive benefits without overspending.

Reach out to Peter Krause of The Insurance House at (972) 596-8956 or [email protected].

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