Intersections

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• Mark Gibson on Growing HFF into a Capital Markets Powerhouse 16.06.2026 1h 23min

  Mark Gibson, CEO of JLL Capital Markets and former CEO of HFF, joins Intersections to discuss the journey from first-generation college student to building one of the most influential capital markets businesses in America.Mark shares lessons from entrepreneurship, leadership, faith, mentorship, and navigating multiple economic cycles—including the Texas real estate crash, the 2008 financial crisis, COVID, and today's rapidly evolving capital markets environment. He explains how HFF grew from a small entrepreneurial firm into an industry leader, why culture matters more than strategy, and how character and integrity have guided every major decision throughout his career.The conversation also explores AI, commercial real estate, Texas growth, and the principles Mark believes young professionals should embrace to build meaningful careers and lives.In This Episode[02:45] First-Generation College Student, Family Values & Finding His Path[08:40] Leaving Banking and Law School to Bet on Himself[12:20] Living Life Backwards: Faith, Purpose, and Legacy[19:20] Building Culture, Mentorship, and Great Teams[24:00] Entrepreneurship, Risk-Taking, and Growing HFF[32:00] Scaling HFF Through Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Going Public[44:00] Lessons from Real Estate Crashes and the 2008 Financial Crisis[54:30] Why HFF Sold to JLL[58:00] Faith, Leadership, and Personal Growth[01:02:50] Capital Markets, Economic Shifts, and Today's Investment Landscape[01:10:15] Office, Retail, Industrial Real Estate, and the Future of Work[01:15:10] AI, Texas Growth, and Advice for the Next Generation
• Dan Hunt on Bringing the World Cup to Dallas 09.06.2026 1h 15min

  Dan Hunt, President of FC Dallas and one of the key leaders behind Dallas’ successful World Cup 2026 bid, joins Intersections to discuss the journey that brought the world’s biggest sporting event back to North America. Dan reflects on the legacy of his father, Lamar Hunt, whose vision helped shape professional soccer in the United States, and shares stories from growing up in one of America’s most influential sports families.The conversation explores Dallas’ rise as a global soccer hub, the near-collapse and eventual success of Major League Soccer, the evolution of FC Dallas, and the leadership lessons Dan learned from his parents. Dan also explains why World Cup 2026 represents a transformational opportunity for Dallas, Texas, and the future growth of soccer across the United States.In This Episode02:15 Dallas and World Cup 202606:20 Growing Up a Hunt06:50 How Lamar Hunt Fell in Love with Soccer13:00 Meeting Pelé and Realizing His Dad Was a Big Deal15:45 Leadership Lessons from Lamar Hunt20:00 The Collector26:30 The History of Soccer in America33:00 Saving MLS42:00 Building FC Dallas and Frisco’s Soccer Future45:30 The State of MLS Today52:00 World Cup Memories and What Makes the Tournament Special1:00:40 Why Dallas Is the Epicenter of World Cup 20261:13:00 The Lasting Legacy of the World Cup
• Former Fed President, Rob Kaplan, on America’s K-Shaped Economy 02.06.2026 1h 17min

  Rob Kaplan returns to Intersections for a wide-ranging discussion on the forces shaping America’s economic future. Drawing on his experience as Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, former President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, and Harvard Business School professor, Kaplan explores workforce shortages, immigration policy, AI adoption, inflation, federal debt, leadership, and the growing divide between high- and low-income Americans.The conversation also highlights why Dallas continues to thrive, the importance of local leadership, and how business leaders can help address challenges like education, poverty, and workforce development. Kaplan offers a pragmatic look at the opportunities and risks facing the U.S. economy while emphasizing the need for growth, productivity, and collaboration.In This Episode05:03 Dallas’ Growth, Challenges & Economic Future08:10 The Biggest Economic Changes of the Last Year12:00 Leadership, Trust & Solving Problems Locally18:02 Goldman Sachs, Dallas Growth & Interstate Competition29:40 Immigration, Labor Shortages & Workforce Growth31:49 America’s Debt Crisis & Fiscal Reality39:00 AI, Productivity & The Future of Work43:40 Entrepreneurship, Consolidation & Competitive Advantage47:03 The K-Shaped Economy & Income Inequality51:00 Inflation, Interest Rates & The Federal Reserve57:30 What Comes Next for the U.S. EconomyThanks to Our Sponsors​Our Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more visit:lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠Roundtable Associates⁠⁠⁠: Learn more at roundtable.nm.comLike and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠
• The Steel Magnolia of Banking: Elaine Agather’s Story of Grit and Grace 26.05.2026 1h 13min

  Elaine Agather is the Global Vice Chair and Chairman of the Dallas Region for JPMorgan Chase, where she has spent nearly five decades building one of the most respected careers in banking. From growing up in Sherman, Texas with a bulldozer-operator father to working in New York, London, San Francisco, and eventually returning home to Texas, Elaine shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy.In this episode, Elaine reflects on saying yes to opportunity, surviving 11 bank mergers, balancing motherhood with a demanding career, and the importance of relationships in business. She also shares the stories behind her famous Fort Worth rodeo appearances, her “Elaine’s Eight” leadership principles, lessons from working with Jamie Dimon, and why authenticity and resilience matter more than ever.Casual, funny, and deeply insightful, this conversation is packed with wisdom on leadership, family, wealth, mentorship, and building a life that lasts.In This Episode[01:38] Introducing Elaine Agather[02:20] Riding in the Fort Worth Rodeo for 37 Years[03:20] The Story Behind Elaine’s Famous Rodeo Outfits[05:06] 47 Years in Banking and the Foundation of Success[06:40] Growing Up in Sherman, Texas and Moving to New York[08:00] Mary Tyler Moore, Big Cities, and Early Ambition[10:40] Studying History and Economics at OU[11:10] The History of JPMorgan Chase and Aaron Burr[13:00] Why Elaine Chose the University of Oklahoma[15:40] Landing a Job at Chemical Bank in New York[17:50] The Importance of Relationships and Networking[18:00] Elaine’s Eight and “Saddle Your Own Horse”[22:20] “Get Over It” and Surviving Major Bank Mergers[25:00] Lessons from Family Life and Raising Children While Building a Career[31:30] Returning to Texas and Leading the Fort Worth Bank[36:10] Transitioning into Private Banking and Wealth Management[39:00] Leadership, Problem Solving, and Serving Clients[41:45] Managing Wealth, Family Communication, and Estate Planning[45:20] Working with Jamie Dimon and Leadership at JPMorgan ChaseThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more visit:lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dallas Water Doctor⁠⁠⁠⁠: Visit Dallaswaterdoctor.com/intersections for $200 off any water filtration solution.⁠⁠Roundtable Associates⁠⁠: Learn more at roundtable.nm.comLike and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠
• From the White House to Cooperstown: Dale Petroskey on Leadership & Relationships 19.05.2026 1h 19min

  Dale Petroskey has lived one of the most fascinating careers imaginable—from the Reagan White House to the Baseball Hall of Fame, National Geographic, the Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Regional Chamber. In this episode, Dale shares the leadership lessons, relationships, and defining moments that shaped his journey. He reflects on growing up in a close-knit family of nine children, working alongside President Reagan during pivotal Cold War moments, building trust through authentic relationships, and why “work hard and be nice” became the guiding principle of his career. The conversation also dives into media, politics, baseball, and the importance of living an interesting and meaningful life.In This Episode[02:30] Why Relationships and Communication Matter Most[07:00] Growing Up One of Nine Children & Early Leadership Lessons[10:40] From Journalism Student to Washington Politics[14:40] “Work Hard and Be Nice” — The Philosophy That Guided His Career[24:50] Inside the Reagan White House & Camp David with the Reagans[33:45] Reagan as “The Great Communicator” & The Evolution of Media[40:30] Reagan, Gorbachev, and the End of the Cold War[47:45] Leading the Baseball Hall of Fame & Preserving Baseball History[58:00] Final Reflections on Leadership, Legacy, and Living an Interesting LifeThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more visit:lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dallas Water Doctor⁠⁠⁠: Visit Dallaswaterdoctor.com/intersections for $200 off any water filtration solution.⁠Roundtable Associates⁠: Learn more at roundtable.nm.comLike and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠
• How Todd Wagner Built Watermark Into a Megachurch — and Why He Left 12.05.2026 1h 39min

  Todd Wagner joins Intersections for an in-depth conversation covering faith, doubt, church leadership, apologetics, and the rise of Watermark Community Church. Todd reflects on growing up in a nominally religious home in St. Louis, struggling with isolation and identity as a teenager, and eventually encountering authentic Christianity through Young Life relationships that changed the trajectory of his life.Throughout the episode, Todd explains why he believes many people misunderstand Christianity as a system of rules instead of a relationship with God rooted in grace. He discusses the historical reliability of Scripture, the intellectual foundations of his faith, and the role apologetics played in strengthening his confidence in Christianity.The conversation also dives into the founding of Watermark Church in Dallas. Todd shares how the church grew from a handful of people to a congregation of thousands. Todd shares about burnout, succession planning, criticism surrounding megachurch culture, and the events that ultimately led to him stepping away from leading Watermark after more than two decades. In This Episode[00:02:30] Growing Up Without Faith[00:07:00] Rules vs. Relationship[00:10:30] The Nature of God and Scripture[00:17:45] Isolation, Rejection, and Identity[00:21:00] Young Life and Discovering Faith[00:25:00] Apologetics and Intellectual Faith[00:36:30] From Pre-Law Student to Pastor[00:52:00] Building Watermark Church[01:08:00] Megachurch Challenges and Public Criticism[01:20:00] Why Todd Left Watermark[01:28:00] Faith, Family, and LegacyGuest ResourcesTodd Wagner Ministries1613 ProjectUnhinderedThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more visit:lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dallas Water Doctor⁠⁠: Visit Dallaswaterdoctor.com/intersections for $200 off any water filtration solution.Roundtable Associates: Learn more at roundtable.nm.comLike and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Inside 9/11 Diplomacy: The Man Who Rebuilt U.S.–Saudi Relations 05.05.2026 1h 15min

  In Part 2 of this conversation, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan shares a firsthand account of stepping into one of the most complex diplomatic roles in modern history—just as the world changed on September 11th.Jordan reflects on navigating U.S.–Saudi relations amid suspicion, fear, and global uncertainty, while working closely with President George W. Bush, senior U.S. officials, and Saudi leadership. From early skepticism within the Saudi royal family to high-stakes negotiations at Crawford, this episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at diplomacy during crisis—and the leadership required to stabilize one of America’s most critical international relationships.In This Episode[00:01:27] Meet Amb. Robert Jordan: A Diplomatic Assignment Like No Other[00:03:00] Early Life & Global Perspective: The Roots of a Diplomat[00:08:00] Leadership Lessons: Understanding Culture Before Policy[00:12:00] Relationship with George W. Bush: Trust Built Over Time[00:18:00] The Unexpected Call: Becoming Ambassador to Saudi Arabia[00:24:00] 9/11: Shock, Responsibility, and a Changed Mission[00:29:25] First Days in Saudi Arabia: Tension, Uncertainty, and Reality[00:33:00] Denial and Truth: Saudi Leadership’s Initial Response[00:42:00] Bridging Intelligence Gaps: CIA, FBI, and Coordination Challenges[00:47:00] The Crawford Meeting: Diplomacy Under Pressure[00:54:30] Preparing for War: U.S.–Saudi Relations and IraqThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more visit: https://www.lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcis Golf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arcisgolf.com⁠⁠Dallas Water Doctor⁠: Visit Dallaswaterdoctor.com/intersections for $200 off any water filtration solution.Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Insider Look at the Iran Conflict with Ambassador Robert Jordan 28.04.2026 1h 6min

  This episode features a timely conversation with Ambassador Robert Jordan, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Drawing on firsthand experience, he unpacks the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Middle East—focusing on the growing influence of China and Russia, shifting alliances, and the erosion of U.S. dominance.The discussion dives into the current conflict involving Iran, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the risks of escalation. Ambassador Jordan offers insight into Saudi Arabia’s internal transformation under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, including economic diversification efforts and social reforms.From the legacy of Jamal Khashoggi to Vision 2030, energy security, and the possibility of nuclear proliferation, this episode covers the critical forces shaping the region—and what they mean for the U.S. and global stability.In This Episode[03:00] How the Middle East Has Changed & Declining U.S. Influence[07:00] U.S. Foreign Policy Missteps and Trust Erosion[11:00] Saudi Arabia’s Global Role & Energy Dependence[13:40] Jamal Khashoggi & U.S.-Saudi Relations[20:00] Mohammed bin Salman: Reform, Power, and Human Rights[26:30] Vision 2030, Economic Shifts, and Saudi Challenges[31:00] Saudi Investments: NEOM, LIV Golf, and Global Strategy[36:00] U.S.-Saudi Relations & Abraham Accords Today[37:30] Iran Conflict: Saudi Perspective & Regional Stakes[41:00] Military Strategy, Escalation Risks, and Global Impact[47:00] Off-Ramps, Diplomacy, and What Happens NextThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more visit: https://www.lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcis Golf⁠⁠⁠⁠arcisgolf.comDallas Water Doctor: Visit Dallaswaterdoctor.com/intersections for $200 off any water filtration solution.Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• EnCap Founder David Miller on Winning in Business and Leading SMU Forward 21.04.2026 1h 32min

  David Miller shares the story behind his journey from a college basketball player at SMU to a pioneering force in private equity within the oil and gas industry. He reflects on the importance of resilience, especially after a career-threatening injury, and how that mindset carried into entrepreneurship. Miller dives into the founding of Mays Exploration, the lessons learned from its challenges, and how those experiences laid the groundwork for Endcap. Beyond business, he offers insight into leadership, teamwork, and philanthropy—particularly his deep involvement with SMU and its transformation into a top-tier academic institution. The conversation blends personal storytelling with practical wisdom on risk-taking, partnerships, and long-term vision. In This Episode[02:00] Choosing the Right Partners in Business[03:00] Early Career at Republic National Bank[04:00] Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship[06:00] Basketball Dreams & SMU Scholarship Journey[10:00] Recruiting Comeback & Commitment to SMU[18:00] Founding Mays Exploration[22:00] Oil Boom, Bust, and Business Pivoting[27:00] Lessons from Failure & Risk-Taking[33:00] Transitioning to Encap & Private Equity[40:00] Raising Capital & Building Credibility[46:00] SMU Leadership & Institutional Growth[50:00] Vision for SMU’s Future[55:00] Higher Education Challenges & ROI Debate[59:00] SMU’s Move to the ACC & Strategic VisionThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠⁠ To learn more visit: https://www.lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Betting on the future of golf – and winning 14.04.2026 53min

  Blake Walker, Founder & CEO of Arcis Golf, shares how he built one of the largest and most innovative golf course portfolios in the country. Broadcasting from Augusta during the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, the conversation explores how golf is evolving beyond the course into a full lifestyle experience.Blake breaks down Arcis’ “four pillars” strategy—combining golf, hospitality, wellness, and programming—to attract a younger, more diverse audience. He also dives into his journey from finance to operator, lessons from failure during the financial crisis, and the importance of culture, humility, and hiring the right people.From subscription-based golf models to social media’s impact on the game, this episode is a masterclass in rethinking a legacy industry for the modern consumer.In This Episode[01:03] Meet Blake Walker – Founder of Arcis Golf and industry leader[02:00] Augusta National Women’s Amateur – Growing the game through women’s golf[03:22] The Arcis Golf Vision – Building a national, multi-tiered golf portfolio[06:05] A Lifestyle Company – Beyond golf: hospitality, family, and experience[08:44] The Four Pillars Strategy – Culinary, programming, lifestyle, wellness[09:52] Expanding the Experience – Cowboys Golf Club & Greyhawk innovations[12:09] Hiring & Culture – Why people are everything[13:50] Arcis Axioms – Humility, gratitude, and values-driven leadership[18:08] Early Career Journey – KSL Capital, ClubCorp, and mentorship[22:26] First Startup & Financial Crisis – Lessons from failure[26:00] Taking the Leap – Leaving stability to build Arcis Golf[32:22] Subscription Model Explained – Creating sticky customer relationships[37:17] Social Media & Golf – YouTube creators reshaping the game[39:00] The Future of Golf Courses – Short courses, gamification, accessibility[43:10] Revenue Mix Evolution – Wellness, F&B, and experience-driven growth[47:16] Scaling the Business – Bigger bets, fewer deals[49:00] Developing Future Leaders – The Ascend programGuest ResourcesLearn more about Arcis GolfThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠ To learn more visit: https://www.lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcis Golf⁠⁠⁠⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• From JP Morgan to Texas Capital: A Bold Bet on Home 07.04.2026 1h 16min

  Rob Holmes, Chairman, President, and CEO of Texas Capital, joins Intersections to talk about one of the most dramatic turnarounds in regional banking. After a 31-year career at JPMorgan Chase, Rob came back to Texas to lead a bank he says was in worse shape than he originally realized. He shares how cancer, COVID, and a major career pivot changed his perspective on leadership, candor, accountability, and purpose. The conversation also explores how he rebuilt Texas Capital’s culture, replaced much of the organization, reworked its business model, and positioned the bank to compete as a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Texas.In This Episode[02:26] Why Rob Holmes Came Home to Texas Capital [03:18] Cancer, Perspective, and a Changed Life[10:54] Faith, Mortality, and Leadership After Cancer[14:32] Candor, Accountability, and Leading Through Conflict[21:41] Discovering How Bad the Bank Really Was[27:10] Restoring Credibility and Rebuilding Culture[38:43] Moving the Bank to the Cloud and Building for AI[46:36] Selling Legacy Businesses and Recapitalizing the Bank[58:07] Private Credit, Risk, and Market Concerns[01:07:19] Why Texas and North Texas Are WinningThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠⁠ To learn more visit: https://www.lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcis Golf⁠⁠⁠⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Mark Cuban on Buying the Mavs, 2011 NBA Championship, and the Luka Trade 31.03.2026 1h 27min

  Mark Cuban reflects on his path from early entrepreneurial experiments to building and selling multiple companies, including Broadcast.com. He shares lessons on recognizing opportunity during industry change, managing risk, and staying disciplined through uncertainty. Cuban also discusses what it took to reshape the Dallas Mavericks into a championship organization, emphasizing culture, accountability, and leadership. Cuban approached ownership differently, which led to the decisions that shaped the 2011 championship run. He reflects on difficult moments like letting Steve Nash walk and how those decisions ultimately influenced Dirk Nowitzki’s leadership growth. The discussion also touches on more recent dynamics around team building, including the complexities of modern player movement and expectations surrounding stars like Luka Dončić, as well as Cuban’s role following the sale of a majority stake in the franchise. Together, it paints a clear picture of how ownership decisions, culture, and timing intersect in building—and sustaining—a winning organization.The episode closes with Cuban’s focus beyond sports, particularly his work with Cost Plus Drugs. He explains how a lack of transparency in pharmaceutical pricing led him to build a model that clearly shows cost, markup, and final price to consumers. He also outlines the structural challenges within healthcare—especially the role of middlemen like pharmacy benefit managers—and why he believes disrupting that system can have a broader impact than anything he accomplished in sports.In This Episode[02:00] Indiana, NIL, and Finding Opportunity in Change[07:40] Early Life & Entrepreneurial Mindset[12:00] Moving to Dallas, Getting Fired, Starting Over[20:00] Broadcast.com, IPO, and the Yahoo Sale[25:00] Managing Risk & Protecting Wealth[26:36] Buying the Mavericks & Early Ownership Vision[35:40] Steve Nash Decision & Building Around Dirk[40:00] Championship Run, 2006 Loss & 2011 Redemption[54:58] Selling the Mavericks & Regret Around the Deal[56:00] Luka Dončić, Star Pressure & Modern NBA Reality[01:04:00] Cost Plus Drugs & Disrupting HealthcareThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is ⁠Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. ⁠ To learn more visit: https://www.lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcis Golf⁠⁠⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Inside SMU’s Big Bet: Dallas, the ACC, and the Future of College Sports 24.03.2026 1h 17min

  SMU President Jay Hartzell shares his journey from growing up in Oklahoma to leading two major universities—first at the University of Texas and now at SMU. He reflects on the differences between large public institutions and smaller private schools, the complexities of leadership during times of crisis, and the evolving landscape of higher education.Hartzell offers a behind-the-scenes look at navigating COVID-19, social unrest, and political pressures while leading UT, along with insights into major decisions like conference realignment and the future of college athletics. He also outlines his vision for SMU’s continued rise, emphasizing agility, community support, and the powerful role of Dallas in the university’s success.In This Episode[00:01:04] From UT to SMU[00:05:35] The Opportunity Emerges[00:08:06] Finding Economics & Academia[00:11:14] Teaching & Early Career Growth[00:14:00] Becoming UT President During COVID[00:19:00] Diversity, Culture & Campus Challenges[00:25:24] Protests, Free Speech & Leadership Pressure[00:28:58] SEC Realignment & Big Decisions[00:33:00] The Future of College Athletics[00:40:00] NIL, Transfers & Athlete Development[00:52:00] SMU Strategy & ACC Positioning[01:05:00] Leadership, Legacy & Looking AheadThanks to Our SponsorsOur Presenting Sponsor is Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann. To learn more visit: https://www.lynnllp.com. And thank you for your support.⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcis Golf⁠⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• The Future of the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 17.03.2026 1h 21min

  Rick Welts, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and a Hall of Fame NBA executive, joins Intersections to discuss the future of the Mavericks and the role the franchise plays in the city of Dallas.Welts shares stories from his 57-year career in professional basketball—from starting as a ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics to helping shape the modern NBA through innovations like All-Star Weekend and global expansion.But the focus of this conversation is Dallas. Welts dives into the Mavericks’ path forward after one of the most controversial trades in NBA history, the responsibility franchises have to their communities, and how Dallas can build a championship-caliber organization around rising star Cooper Flagg. He also outlines the vision for a new arena and entertainment district that could redefine downtown Dallas and anchor the franchise for generations.In This Episode[01:00] From Seattle Ball Boy to the NBA[08:30] Entering the NBA League Office[18:00] Creating NBA All-Star Weekend[27:00] The Dream Team and Basketball’s Global Growth[35:00] Leading the Phoenix Suns[40:00] Rebuilding the Golden State Warriors[45:00] Designing Chase Center[50:00] The Luka Dončić Trade Fallout[57:00] The Cooper Flagg Era Begins[1:05:00] The Next Mavericks Arena[1:12:00] The NBA’s Global Future[1:18:30] Leadership and LegacyThanks to Our Sponsors⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠Arcis Golf⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• $111k to $66 Million: Craig Hall’s Wildest Bet 24.02.2026 1h 36min

  Craig Hall had built an empire by 35 — 70,000 apartment units, billions in assets, and national recognition as one of the largest private real estate sponsors in the country. Then it unraveled.In this candid conversation, Craig walks through the early hustle that started with $4,000 saved as a kid, the bold bets that built his fortune, the savings and loan crisis that nearly wiped him out, and the moment the federal government sued him and seized his assets. But this episode isn’t just about wealth and loss. It’s about responsibility. Craig shares why he liquidated $175 million of his personal assets to make investors whole, why he refused to settle a lawsuit for anything other than zero, and how ethics shaped his second act. From Hall Park in Frisco to Hall Arts in downtown Dallas, from building one of Napa’s premier wine brands to financing major developments nationwide, Craig reflects on risk, reinvention, and what success really means.It’s a masterclass in entrepreneurship — and in character.In This Episode[02:00] Early Hustle & Entrepreneurial Roots[08:30] Learning Through Failure[17:00] Raising Capital at 19[24:00] The $10 Million Leap[27:00] Turning $111,000 into $66 Million[30:00] Moving to Dallas[33:00] The 1980s Real Estate Collapse[39:00] Sued by the Federal Government[45:00] Making Investors Whole[57:00] Reinvention: Hall Park & Hall Arts[1:16:00] Building Hall Wines[1:22:00] The State of Entrepreneurship[1:27:00] Philanthropy & Eastern Europe[1:34:00] Advice to His 20-Year-Old SelfGuest ResourcesThe Responsible Entrepreneur by Craig Hall Boom by Craig Hall Hall WinesHall Park (Frisco, TX)Hall Arts (Dallas Arts District)Thanks to Our SponsorsClay Cooley AutomotiveArcis GolfLike and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Lucy Billingsley on the Future of Downtown Dallas, North Texas Growth, & Real-Estate Development 17.02.2026 1h 5min

  Lucy Billingsley, co-founder of Billingsley Company, shares how she stepped out from under a legendary last name to build her own path in real estate. From launching a travel business to developing landmark master-planned communities like Austin Ranch and Cypress Waters, Lucy explains why fear can be fuel, integrity is non-negotiable, and long-term ownership wins.She also tackles big-picture questions about downtown Dallas, office uncertainty, housing affordability, infrastructure challenges, and what it takes to create communities that last. At the heart of it all? Leadership, reinvention, and building a platform for the next generation.In This Episode[05:00] Integrity, Fear & Early Career Lessons[10:00] Market Center & Entrepreneurial Leap[15:30] Building Billingsley Company[20:00] Master-Planned Strategy: Austin Ranch & Cypress Waters[26:00] “Apartments Without the Complex”[30:00] One Arts Plaza & Downtown Dallas[34:00] The Future of Downtown & the Arts District[39:00] Regional Growth & Infrastructure Risks[44:00] Housing Affordability & Office Headwinds[48:00] Reinvention: Single-Family & Built-to-Rent[55:00] Leadership, Legacy & Investing in WomenThanks to Our Sponsors⁠⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Bee Business to Big Impact: A Candid Talk with Nate Sheets 10.02.2026 1h 9min

  Entrepreneur and former honey mogul Nate Sheets—best known for founding Nature Nate’s, the #1 honey brand in America—joins the show as he runs for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. From humble beginnings with a single beehive to full-time ministry to launching the “I Am Second” campaign, Nate shares how faith, food, and service intersect in his journey. He gets real about the collapse of mid-sized farms, America’s growing reliance on foreign food, the obesity epidemic, and why your grocery bill is getting bigger. Whether it’s school lunches or seed monopolies, Nate lays out a hopeful but urgent call to rethink how we feed our families and support our farmers.In This Episode[01:30] Meet Nate Sheets: Entrepreneur, Honey Guy, Ag Candidate[02:30] Why Ag Policy Should Matter to City Folks[03:50] Food, Health, and the Generational Impact of Cheap Calories[05:30] The Birth of Nature Nate’s and the Beekeeping Origin Story[11:00] Creating “I Am Second” & Faith-Driven Marketing[18:00] From Honey to Politics: What Made Him Run for Ag Commissioner[21:00] What’s Broken in Texas Agriculture—and How He’d Fix It[28:00] Price Gaps, Margin Stacking & Losing Family Farms[36:00] Rebuilding Infrastructure: Meat Processing, Seed Access & Cotton Gins[38:00] Four Ps: People, Process, Profit, Product[41:00] Fixing School Lunches & Child Nutrition[44:00] The Labor Paradox: Immigration and Ag Jobs[50:00] Tech, Bots, and the Future of Ag Labor[59:00] Fighting the Sugar Industry & Learning from EuropeGuest and Mentioned ResourcesNate's Campaign SiteNature Nate’s Honey I Am Second E3 Partners MinistryThanks to Our Sponsors⁠⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven - Jim Keyes 03.02.2026 1h 29min

  In this episode, Tom and Kyle sit down with Jim Keyes — former CEO of both 7-Eleven and Blockbuster — for a wide-ranging conversation that spans humble beginnings, corporate leadership, and his deep-rooted passion for education. Jim shares stories from his rural Massachusetts childhood, reflects on lessons from McDonald’s that shaped his business acumen, and unpacks why he believes "education is freedom." The episode explores his dramatic tenure at Blockbuster, the strategic near-misses with Google and Paramount, and why he's committed to revolutionizing public education with a tech-forward approach.In This Episode[00:02:22] From Poverty to Possibility[00:05:18] Disruption as Opportunity[00:08:47] Education is Freedom[00:12:52] Lessons from the Golden Arches[00:15:46] Sibling Perspectives & Luck vs. Grit[00:19:00] Knowledge + Faith = Fearlessness[00:26:07] From Sitgo to 7-Eleven[00:35:38] The Japanese Influence[00:40:04] Clean Stores = Community Pride[00:47:13] From 7-Eleven to Blockbuster[00:53:00] The Netflix Myth[01:10:35] Fixing Public Education: The Next MoonshotGuest and Mentioned ResourcesEducation is Freedom Foundation – https://www.educationisfreedom.orgEducation is Freedom: The Future is in Your Hands - by Jim KeyesThanks to Our Sponsors⁠Clay Cooley Automotive⁠Like and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Wildcatters, Blowouts & Big Bets with Bill and Liz Armstrong 27.01.2026 1h 17min

  Bill and Liz Armstrong are the definition of true wildcatters—oil explorers who bet big and drill deep. From meeting in a geology class at SMU to navigating oil booms, busts, and blowouts, their journey is one of guts, grit, and a whole lot of geology. In this episode, they unpack wild stories from Alaska’s North Slope, how a gas well made front-page news, and why they’ve never taken on debt in their business. It’s about risk, resilience, and the romance of chasing something big—with plenty of laughs along the way.In This Episode[00:01:00] SMU Sparks: How Bill and Liz met and bonded over geology.[00:05:00] Oil Mentors: Caddying for Boone Pickens and early influences.[00:10:00] Field Camp Flames: From classmates to couple.[00:13:00] Bankruptcy Lessons: Liz’s family story and debt-free mindset.[00:15:00] Startup Grind: Launching Armstrong Oil from scratch.[00:23:00] All In: A near-foreclosure and a bold pitch.[00:26:00] Boom & Blowout: Big risks and a gas fire in California.[00:31:00] Alaska Gold: Finding a 3-billion-barrel oil field.[00:43:00] Staying Independent: Why they said no to buyouts.[01:03:00] Legacy & Values: Family, faith, and what really matters.Thanks to Our SponsorsClay Cooley AutomotiveLike and Subscribe🍏 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Editing and Support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠
• Lessons on Purpose Beyond Profit from Dallas Real Estate Icon Chuck Anderson 20.01.2026 1h 4min

  Chuck Anderson went from small-town Nebraska to becoming one of the most respected names in Dallas real estate. In this wide-ranging episode, Chuck shares his path from college basketball to building Bandera Ventures, his time at Trammell Crow, and the spiritual transformation that redefined his life. From early career wins to painful losses, Chuck offers candid insights on partnership, leadership, and what it means to live with purpose. If you’re into real estate, entrepreneurship, or just love a good redemption story—this one’s for you.In This Episode[02:00] SMU culture shock & NIL before NIL was a thing[04:00] Growing up with an alcoholic father and how it shaped Chuck’s life[07:00] Basketball scholarships and the path to real estate[09:00] Early career moves: investment banking and entry into real estate[12:00] Trammell Crow years: lessons, deals, and leadership evolution[18:00] Going public & the 1998 cancer diagnosis that changed everything[21:00] Chuck’s spiritual awakening and boldness in faith[25:00] Leaving Crow to launch Bandera Ventures[28:00] Partnership rules and why they work[32:00] Ross Tower, M&M Mars deal, and a $120/SF flip[35:00] The Preston Center playbook and why it's booming[39:00] State of downtown Dallas real estate—honest take[46:00] Bad deals and the infamous $83K golf shirt[50:00] Advice to young professionals entering the field today[53:00] How work ethic, faith, and relationships define legacyGuest ResourcesBandera Ventures