https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/wyatt-smith https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/wyatt-smith/Thumbnail-Wyatt-Smith.png Agentic AI in Skilled Trades: Scaling Productivity and Private Equity Value Creation | Wyatt Smith | The Deal Table Wyatt Smith, founder and CEO of UpSmith, discusses how agentic AI is transforming the skilled trades industry. A former Uber executive who built and spun out Uber Elevate, Wyatt explains how AI agents can drive 50x productivity gains for home service businesses and his vision for American workforce competitiveness. https://www.youtube.com/embed/OQSbBxlJCYc 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/todd-milbourn https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/todd-milbourn/Thumbnail-Todd-Milbourn.png SMU Cox's Strategy for the Next Decade: Talent, AI, and the Business of Higher Ed | Todd Milbourn | The Deal Table Todd Milbourn, 10th Dean of the Cox School of Business at SMU, explains why he chose Dallas, how AI will reshape careers, and how SMU Cox is positioning as the talent pipeline for the city's explosive growth in finance, real estate, and energy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LwD2J_Z3xRo 2026-01-29T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/scott-theeringer https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/scott-theeringer/Thumbnial-Scott-Theeringer.png Why Texas Is Booming: Land, Housing, and Infrastructure Strategy | Scott Theeringer | The Deal Table Scott Theeringer, CEO of M&A Devco, explains why Texas represents a 20-year growth opportunity driven by population migration, Fortune 500 relocations, and infrastructure development. https://www.youtube.com/embed/WBEibjivjk0 2026-01-22T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/jj-barto https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/jj-barto/Thumbnail-JJ-Barto.jpg Lower Middle Market Private Equity Explained | JJ Barto | The Deal Table JJ Barto, Partner at Broadwing Capital, shares insights on lower middle market private equity and what it means for founder-operators considering their first institutional capital transaction. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PhYq41F7Vkw 2026-01-15T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/dan-hunt https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/dan-hunt/Thumbnail-Dan-Hunt.png World Cup 2026 & Stadium Economics | Dan Hunt | The Deal Table Dan Hunt, President and part-owner of FC Dallas, shares his journey leading one of MLSs top player-development clubs and bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North Texas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sF1jTyZhzaA 2026-01-08T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/john-willding https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/john-willding/Thumbnail-John-Willding.jpeg Founder-Led M&A and Private Equity | John Willding | The Deal Table John Willding, a corporate and securities attorney, shares insights on founder-led M&A, private equity transactions, and the evolving deal landscape. https://www.youtube.com/embed/BbcTY_XfUAI 2025-12-24T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/buddy-ozanne https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/buddy-ozanne/Thumbnail-Buddy-Ozanne.jpeg Generational Wealth and Intellectual Property | Buddy Ozanne | The Deal Table Buddy Ozanne discusses the strategies behind building and preserving generational wealth, the role of intellectual property in creating lasting value. https://www.youtube.com/embed/nhrxwMl5yjA 2025-12-18T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/jason-downie-edward-herring https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/jason-downie-edward-herring/Thumbnail-Jason-and-Edward.jpeg The U.S. Energy Renaissance | Jason Downie & Edward Herring | The Deal Table Jason Downie and Edward Herring of Tailwater Capital discuss the U.S. energy renaissance and what is driving the resurgence in domestic energy investment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xJcDJ_362I0 2025-12-11T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/tracy-doc-curry https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/tracy-doc-curry/Thumbnail-DOC.jpeg The D.O.C. on Death Row Records, Dr. Dre, and Hip-Hop | Tracy The D.O.C. Curry | The Deal Table Tracy The D.O.C. Curry shares insights on entertainment and discusses key strategies for success in the hip-hop industry. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GWj6XKiQ8ig 2025-12-04T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/nicole-chambers https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/nicole-chambers/Thumbnail-Nicole-Chambers.jpeg Texas Is Building a New Stock Exchange | Nicole Chambers | The Deal Table Nicole Chambers discusses the ambitious plan to build a new stock exchange in Texas to challenge the dominance of NYSE and NASDAQ. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dVzQ9ZRobC8 2025-11-27T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/ken-hersh https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/ken-hersh/Thumbnail-Ken-Hersh.jpeg How Ken Hersh Built a 20B Energy Empire | Ken Hersh | The Deal Table Ken Hersh, CEO of NGP Energy Capital Management, shares how he built a 20B+ energy-focused private equity empire. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1sTVTJhS8V4 2025-11-20T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/michael-sarner https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/michael-sarner/Thumbnail-Michael-Sarner.jpeg The Biggest Advantage Capital Southwest Has | Michael Sarner | The Deal Table Michael Sarner, CEO of Capital Southwest, explains how a publicly-traded BDC provides unique advantages in middle-market lending. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rnN_qfM379E 2025-11-14T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/lane-kasselman https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/lane-kasselman/thumbnail-Lane-kasselman.jpeg Building a Global Crypto Powerhouse | Lane Kasselman | The Deal Table Lane Kasselman shares his journey building global blockchain infrastructure at Blockchain.com and Kestrel Financial. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0n4HIbn1SMY 2025-11-07T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/troy-eckard https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/troy-eckard/thumbnail-Troy-Eckard.jpeg Surviving 40 Years in Oil and Gas | Troy Eckard | The Deal Table Troy Eckard shares hard-won lessons from 40 years navigating the volatile oil and gas industry. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YDDMzz4Z4Ew 2025-10-30T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/brint-ryan https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/brint-ryan/thumbnail-Brint-Ryan.jpg Revolutionizing Taxes with AI | Brint Ryan | The Deal Table Brint Ryan, founder and CEO of Ryan LLC, built the worlds largest tax services firm focused exclusively on property tax, sales tax, and income tax consulting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5qlCXq-K8U 2025-10-23T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/alex-farahmand https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/alex-farahmand/thumbnail-alex-farahmand.jpeg Reinventing Respiratory Care | Alex Farahmand | The Deal Table Alex Farahmand, CEO of Spiration, shares his journey building and selling a medical device company that transformed respiratory care. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rtJf0UnC6Ww 2025-07-03T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/tom-leppert https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/tom-leppert/Thumbnail-Tom-Leppert.jpeg Inside the Dallas Boom | Tom Leppert | The Deal Table Tom Leppert, former Mayor of Dallas and CEO of Turner Construction, reveals the inside story of Dallas explosive growth. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hcRp9X_4yCM 2025-06-26T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/chris-gannett https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/chris-gannett/Thumbnail-Chris-Gannett.jpeg Former American Idol CMO on Building Billion Dollar Brands | Chris Gannett | The Deal Table Chris Gannett, former Chief Marketing Officer of American Idol, shares his playbook for building billion-dollar entertainment and consumer brands. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_nnwY6Mqxwc 2025-06-19T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/jimmy-tran https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/jimmy-tran/Thumbnail-Jimmy-Tran.jpeg Inside 2B in M&A Deals | Jimmy Tran | The Deal Table Jimmy Tran, Founder of Oak Lawn Ventures, reveals what its really like to navigate 2B in M&A transactions. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JTTOM09SoGQ 2025-06-05T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/scott-harper https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/scott-harper/Thumbnail-Scott-Harper.jpeg From Bootstrap Start Up To Successful Exit | Scott Harper | The Deal Table Scott Harper, Managing Partner at Harper Belmont, shares his entrepreneurial journey from bootstrap startup to successful exit. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jt4D0Q1MVe8 2025-05-22T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/john-donovan https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/john-donovan/Thumbnail-John-Donovan.jpeg Quantum, AI and Hypersonics | John Donovan | The Deal Table John Donovan, former CEO of AT&T Communications, takes us inside the next wave of technological disruption. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q21aO99p7pg 2025-05-08T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/leib-bolel https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/leib-bolel/Thumbnail-Leib-Bolel.jpeg Data-Driven Venture Capital Investing | Leib Bolel | The Deal Table Leib Bolel, Partner at Grayhawk Capital, reveals how data-driven decision-making shapes venture capital investing. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hgChNVNXc80 2025-04-30T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/eric-bennett https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/eric-bennett/Thumbnail-Eric-Bennett.jpeg Investing in the Future of Brain Health | Eric Bennett | The Deal Table Eric Bennett is on a mission to revolutionize brain health investing as the founder of Brain Capital Partners. https://www.youtube.com/embed/N9xE43X3vrg 2025-04-24T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/mara-mcneill https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/mara-mcneill/Thumbnail-Mara-McNeill.jpeg Strategic Leadership: From Pentagon to Wall Street | Mara McNeill | The Deal Table Mara McNeill shares her unique journey from working in national security at the Pentagon to becoming a key player in energy-focused private equity. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2gb1FrA4rUE 2025-04-17T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/victor-vescovo https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/victor-vescovo/thumbnail-Victor-Vescovo.jpeg Conquering Everest, Space, and Startup Investing | Victor Vescovo | The Deal Table Victor Vescovo takes us on a thrilling journey through some of the most extreme frontiers of our planet and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/embed/887jRXKcNbM 2025-04-10T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/suresh-narayanan https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/suresh-narayanan/Thumbnail-Suresh-Narayanan.jpeg The Future of Aviation | Suresh Narayanan | The Deal Table Suresh Narayanan, an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and visionary leader with deep roots in aviation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gt2d6owCybM 2025-04-02T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/douglas-smith https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/douglas-smith/Thumbnail-Douglas-Smith.jpeg Public-Private Partnerships in Innovation and Security | Douglas Smith | The Deal Table Douglas Smith, former Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, dives into public policy and national security. https://www.youtube.com/embed/3mIW-YXhP90 2025-03-27T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/jim-williams https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/jim-williams/Thumbnail-Jim-Williams.jpeg Leadership, Risk, and Financial Discipline | General Jim Williams | The Deal Table General Jim Williams, a two-star Marine Corps General with 38 years of service, discusses leadership lessons from his military career. https://www.youtube.com/embed/MoS8aQ0b7PI 2025-02-26T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/charlie-calise https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/charlie-calise/Thumbnail-Charlie-Calise.jpeg Building a Brand That Lasts | Charlie Calise | The Deal Table Charlie Calise, a veteran marketing strategist and Chairman of Imaginuity, shares insights into brand growth and competitive positioning. https://www.youtube.com/embed/onAPuJePC4A 2025-02-19T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/john-terry https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/john-terry/Thumbnail-John-Terry.jpeg Mastering Business Growth, M&A, and Financial Strategy | John Terry | The Deal Table John Terry, co-founder of Churchill Terry and professor at SMU, shares insights into business growth, mergers and acquisitions. https://www.youtube.com/embed/voYfeJa1hQs 2025-02-12T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/jim-keyes https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/jim-keyes/Thumbnail-Jim-Keyes.jpeg Leadership Lessons from 7-Eleven and Blockbuster | Jim Keyes | The Deal Table Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, shares invaluable leadership lessons learned from running two Fortune 500 companies. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Exlo4prnd6E 2025-02-05T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/kevin-lavelle https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/kevin-lavelle/thumbnail-kevin-lavelle.jpeg The Entrepreneur Journey: Mizzen+Main Founder | Kevin Lavelle | The Deal Table Kevin Lavelle, founder of Mizzen+Main and Harbor, shares his raw, unfiltered journey building a business. https://www.youtube.com/embed/64rZcXjpF-U 2025-01-29T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/abe-minkara https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/abe-minkara/Thumbnail-Abe-minkara.jpeg Shark Tank, Private Equity, and Wealth Management | Abe Minkara | The Deal Table Abe Minkara, founding partner at Legacy Knight and former Managing Director at Mark Cuban Companies, dives into venture capital and private equity. https://www.youtube.com/embed/fMtkm2zBYZs 2025-01-22T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/katherine-monson https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/katherine-monson/thumbnail-Katherine-Monson.jpg Predicting Hurricanes Years in Advance: Solar Forecasting as Capital Strategy | Katherine Monson | The Deal Table Katherine Monson, CEO and co-founder of Hale SWx, explains how her company forecasts solar radiation to protect satellite constellations, commercial aviation, GPS-reliant agriculture, and financial markets. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gOGbq-kg1dI 2026-02-12T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/george-killebrew https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/george-killebrew/thumbnail-George-Killebrew.png Better to Be Hated or Loved Than Ignored in Sports: The Mavericks Approach | George Killebrew | The Deal Table George Killebrew, CRO of the United Pickleball Association and 27-year Dallas Mavericks executive, breaks down how sports franchises actually make money, from media rights and naming rights to championship economics and emerging league growth. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yK5rsubN-vw 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/michael-levy https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/michael-levy/Thumbnail-Michael-Levy.jpeg Wall Street to Dallas: Leadership and Legacy | Michael Levy | The Deal Table Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, discusses his transition from Morgan Stanley to leading Crow Holdings in Dallas. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CakN_ZvwvyQ 2025-01-14T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/rogers-healy https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/rogers-healy/thumbnail-Rogers-Healy.png How to Hire Yourself Out of a Job: Rogers Healy's Blueprint for True Business Freedom | Rogers Healy | The Deal Table Rogers Healy, Founder and Managing Partner of Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners, shares his transition from scaling a major Texas brokerage to full-time venture investing, with practical lessons on founder bottlenecks, investor communication, and disciplined growth. https://www.youtube.com/embed/h_gLHqm8a4Y 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/chris-fisher https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/chris-fisher/thumbnail-chris-fisher.png 400,000 Feet of Vertical in a Month: How an Extreme Athlete Builds a Business from the Mountains | Chris Fisher | The Deal Table Chris Fisher, professional mountain endurance athlete, high-altitude climber, and adventure filmmaker, shares his journey from early life struggles and the U.S. Navy to setting world records in extreme environments and building a media business from the mountains. https://www.youtube.com/embed/M_YQwzdCMls 2026-03-12T00:00:00Z yes no https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/episodes/randall-bryant https://www.thedealtablepodcast.com/guests/randall-bryant/thumbnail-randall-bryant.png 750 Doors at Age 8: How a Political Strategist Became DART's Youngest Board Chair | Randall Bryant | The Deal Table Randall Bryant, 38, is the youngest-ever Board Chair of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, a $1.6B transit agency serving 13 North Texas cities. He started knocking on doors for Ron Kirk's mayoral campaign at age 8, founded his own political consulting firm at 24, and brokered the February 2026 DART funding compromise. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CJhRdJ5g36o 2026-03-27T00:00:00Z yes no