Podcasts by Decoding Business

Ep. 43: From Entertainer to Entrepreneur- Pili's Story from 2022-12-15T15:14:09

She spent two decades working in 2 languages, hosted several awards shows and interviews entertainers for major networks. Now, Emmy Award winner and Puerto-Rican influencer Pili Montilla shares ...

Ep. 42: A New Path for Business Coaching from 2022-11-17T15:35:03

What inspires someone to leave a six-figure career and launch their own transformational leadership coaching business? How does one break into business coaching?

Michellea Millis Rucke...

Ep. 41: Business Lessons from Mixed Martial Arts from 2022-11-01T19:21:29

The code of conduct for MMA-style training camps and facilities align closely to successful business models: Trust, Embracing failure, Emotional control and Fundamentals. They are also pretty cl...

Heeling Hounds: PAWSitive Dog Training from 2022-06-23T21:00:06

Dog training in 2022 has truly adapted! With record adoptions during COVID, many families turned to professional dog trainers. As we learn, not all organizations practice a positive-reinforcemen...

VenturePoint: The Flexible Workspace Revolution defined from 2022-05-20T19:26:51

The pandemic allowed the greatest remote work experiment the world has known. According to Ergonomic Trends, 68% of Americans now prefer a hybrid work model that consists of some sort of remote ...

What is the outlook for Texas businesses and the Insurance industry? from 2022-04-18T19:51:36

Over $10 Billion dollars in insurance claims were paid out to property owners in Texas as a result of Winter Storm Uri. What did we learn? What does this teach us about risk mitigation for a fut...

CPS Energy: Shedding Light on Local Power Initiatives from 2021-12-21T23:02:01

Our guest this week is Interim President/CEO Rudy Garza, talking everything from winterization to small business initiatives and scams.

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Timeshare Fraud: What is it and how do we navigate it? from 2021-11-17T20:54:41

Hundreds of thousands of dollars are lost annually to unsuspecting buyers or sellers of timeshares. Many times, we need experts, agents or companies to help timeshare owners navigate the choppy ...

Checking In: Where does the hospitality industry go from here? from 2021-10-29T18:53:30

Think about your last hotel stay (if you can remember). You wanted everything to be just right, after all, it was your home away from home. From the booking process to service, cleanliness to pr...

Brooks: The next boomtown for mixed use communities from 2021-10-14T21:49:12

What are the advantages of living, working, and playing in a mixed use community? Business park? While the amenities may seem attractive to small business, Brooks in San Antonio is amping up the...

Public Relations: What do businesses need to understand for maximum benefit? from 2021-10-04T21:06:11

Our guest is Melissa Vela-Williamson, award-winning PR strategist who breaks down the basic for Public Relations and why each business big and small needs to understand it. 

Melissa ...

Red Hot Real Estate: CA & CO from 2021-09-10T20:14:02

Could we have predicted today's sizzling residential real estate market last year? We sat down with Cesar Amezcua, broker/realtor from CA&CO in San Antonio to dissect what is driving an incr...

San Antonio Zoo: What can wild animals teach us about Business? from 2021-08-26T16:31:06

If you can run your business like a zoo (which you already might), what lessons can exotic species teach us about business? This episode features Tim Morrow, CEO of the San Antonio Zoo. Drawing ...

Shifting the Legal Industry Strategy- FVF Law from 2021-08-13T13:04:34

In an business setting known for sharks, attacks and the burden of truth, FVF Law Firm from Austin, Texas is hoping they have a different vision for their clients and the legal industry.  Listen

Auto Dealers Navigate New Roadblocks: A conversation with April Ancira from 2021-07-24T17:30:44

2021 dealt quite a few challenges for local auto dealerships. From semi-conductor chip shortages affecting new car production, to the exploding used vehicle market, dealerships had to get creati...

Movers and Shakers: From Football Glory to Entrepreneur Story from 2021-07-16T16:11:33

Just 7 years ago, Travio Ward was on the field with several Semi-Pro football leagues playing wide receiver and quarterback across the U.S.A. Travio carried his gridiron lessons into a new busin...

Let's Talk Torch: A guide to entering the BBB Torch Award for Ethics! from 2021-06-28T21:53:54

Chances are you have heard of a business going above and beyond in 2020 and 2021... nominate them for our annual BBB Torch Award for Ethics! The entry period is now through July 16th. On this ep...

The Social Being: How social media marketing is changing the game from 2021-06-09T19:37:33

Veronica Morales, President and Founder of The Social Being, almost threw in the towel on her social media business. Like many entrepreneurs and small business owners, she struggled with the ide...

When Creating Promotional Products Kicks into a Full Time Business from 2021-05-14T13:15:23

Most companies budget plentiful dollars into fun products for promoting their business. It's a $28 Billion dollar industry with many companies ranging from startups to global players. 

Building on the family roots: Baird Foundation Repair from 2021-05-04T03:42:46

Many say the most important part of a home is the foundation... we feel it's the same for businesses of all sizes. If the roots are strong and you have a solid business plan, the rest can be fix...

Their Story: A Smarter Move with Apex Smart Home Protection from 2021-04-20T03:49:34

Our homes are becoming smarter. Technology allows us to synchronize our A/C units, security systems and even our appliances to communicate with us from a singular smartphone app! 

We...

A New Landscape for Print Shops: Guadalupe Printing from 2021-04-05T14:48:27

Local print shops were already fighting the digital revolution of sign-making but took a brutal hit after COVID-19. Where does the small-town print business go from here? 

We sat dow...

Their Story: A Cut Above the Rest with Trinity Lace Wigs from 2021-03-19T20:51:32

Trinity Lace Wigs is a 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics WINNER in the 1-10 Employee Category!

Stephanie Anderson calls her salon her "ministry". Stephanie creates custom wigs f...

Business Tips: Generations Federal Credit Union from 2021-03-08T16:23:52

We are proud to offer our two-part interview with longstanding BBB Accredited member, Generations FCU. Businesses have heard all about PPP loans but what exactly are the benefits of applying- an...

Our Story: Dean Taylor celebrates 50 years of BBB service from 2021-02-22T21:39:58

How many people can say they have worked at an organization for 50 years? Dean Taylor, our current Community Engagement manager has held every title from assistant to President of BBB San Antoni...

Movers and Shakers: United Solutions and the Payments Industry from 2021-01-25T22:56:47

Chances are you used a payments processing service twice this week and didn't realize it. When much of the world turned to online sales and e-commerce to shop securely, many businesses turned to...

Our Story: Cantwell Mattress provides 100 years of dreams from 2021-01-07T23:17:24

What's more important than a comfortable night's sleep? Not much! Since 1920, San Antonio-based Cantwell Mattress focused on superb cotton, expert craftsmanship and an entrepreneurial spirit.&nb...

Their Story: Cantwell Mattress provides 100 years of dreams from 2021-01-07T22:17:24

What's more important than a comfortable night's sleep? Not much! Since 1920, San Antonio-based Cantwell Mattress focused on superb cotton, expert craftsmanship and an entrepreneurial spirit.&nb...

How a West Texas Disposal Startup Proved Goliath Wrong from 2020-12-23T17:25:22

Great customer service is the hallmark of any small business. For West Texas-based LK Specialties and owner Lance Wolfe, it's everything. From startup to today, Lance has faced tough oilfield co...

Our Story: Cen-Tex Roof Systems Builds a Legacy of Service from 2020-12-14T18:56:02

Most of us spend little to no time looking at the one thing protecting our heads: Our Roofs! We had a chance to dissect the family business of CEN-TEX ROOF SYSTEMS in Waco, Texas and uncover the...

Their Story: Cen-Tex Roof Systems Builds a Legacy of Service from 2020-12-14T17:56:02

Most of us spend little to no time looking at the one thing protecting our heads: Our Roofs! We had a chance to dissect the family business of CEN-TEX ROOF SYSTEMS in Waco, Texas and uncover the...

Pet Scams: How fake listings capture hearts and wallets from 2020-12-04T22:52:24

We are taking a few minutes from our normal dialogue to put the spotlight on our most reported scam to BBB: Pet Scams. These scams have not only re-emerged due to COVID-19 but now in the Holiday...

Movers and Shakers: Cruising Kitchens take a bite out of COVID from 2020-11-16T16:52:20

COVID has no doubt transformed the way we consume and patronize restaurants. One company based in San Antonio literally found their special niche in helping businesses take their products "on th...

The Big Screen vs COVID: Movie theaters take big, non-movie hits from 2020-11-02T17:15:14

2020 was shaping up to be a big year for the box office and the movie industry. When COVID hit, local theaters which depended on big releases were left with nothing to show, literally. We sat do...

Clean Growth: Texas Cleaning Pros from 2020-10-20T21:17:59

Many businesses and consumers are asking more of their janitorial partners, including disinfecting and sanitizing for Coronavirus. Many small businesses were prepared and deployed COVID-specific...

Tapped Out: What is the future for Texas breweries? from 2020-10-06T03:35:51

Faced with declining on-premise sales and constant re-openings/closures, the craft brewing industry and its many small operators are witnesses to a tough battle during the pandemic. We talk with...

Dealing with Roadblocks: A conversation with April Ancira. from 2020-09-22T04:13:09

In this episode, we sit down with April Ancira, VP of Ancira Enterprises, a chain of auto dealerships in San Antonio and South Texas. As the nation moved through the pandemic, factory shutdowns ...

How Fiesta San Antonio Means Big Dinero for Business from 2020-09-08T13:21:39

It's called a Party with a Purpose: Fiesta time in San Antonio equals mega fundraisers, major donations and of course plenty of celebrating the history of San Antonio. We sit down with the 2020 ...

Real Estate Trends and Scams during COVID-19 from 2020-08-25T13:22:57

We sit down with Cesar Amezcua of CA&CO, a broker/realtor who explains the pulse of San Antonio real estate and how scammers find opportunities in the buying process. 

We also un...

Movers and Shakers: How Square Cow Moovers Keeps Texas on the Move from 2020-08-11T05:00

In many sectors of the country, the moving industry is down 12 to 19% and BBB records over 13,000 complaints yearly on moving companies. We sit down with Wade Lombard of Austin, Texas based Squa...

Trust Your Business Gut: BBB President/CEO Carrie Hurt from 2020-07-28T13:17:45

We go one-on-one with our fearless leader here at BBB as she reveals the latest movements during COVID-19 related to business recovery. She also discusses the importance of employees taking this...

The Top Scams Related to COVID-19 from 2020-07-21T04:24:47

What are the most heinous ways con artists take advantage of consumers during this pandemic? The answers might surprise you as we reveal the top 5 scams related to COVID-19 reported to BBB Scam ...

How Texas A/C businesses are keeping their cool in today's climate from 2020-07-14T20:32:31

How are you adapting to the new business 'climate'; especially in the Services Industry (and especially in record heat)? We chat with Chase Anderson of Shafer Services Plus in San Antonio to lea...

Employment Scams: The Riskiest Scam in America. from 2020-07-07T13:37:01

As millions turn to search engines or start the interview process in the wake of COVID-19 job losses, con artists are busier than ever. They are setting up fake job postings, gaining personal in...

O'Krent Floors: 100+ years of paving the way for our family business. from 2020-06-30T04:55:21

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have been left to decide if keeping the family legacy is still possible. Everyday, fewer businesses who navigated The Great Depression years...