Podcasts by the HUB

Ravin & Ryan w/ Wolf Weddings from 2019-10-21T12:00

I'm very happy to have spent time with this power couple of the wedding and events industry.  These two have created a one-stop-shop for brides & grooms to build their wedding services ...

Dane Miller w/ Dos Kiwis Photo Studio from 2019-09-07T19:42

Thanks to Dane Miller for taking time out to record with me at his photography studio! What a lovely man. So humble and unassuming despite his status within the industry...and despite being some...

Dona Liston w/ Lambermont Events from 2019-07-21T01:36:12

Dona Liston, owner and operator of the Lambermont Events venue and Regional Vice President for ILEA. We talk about her journey to owning a venue, designing parties, and why she ...

Genaro Trevino w/ Fusion Catering from 2019-07-02T23:36:38

The one and only Genaro at Fusion Catering stopped by the studio and "MAN!!!"...what an amazing story he shared!  He is inspiring!  I am so thankful to have met him and I look forward ...

Christina w/ Weights 'n' Cakes from 2019-06-12T23:27:24

Christina Bitner – current owner of Weights ‘n’ Cakes bakery / also a decorated body builder / also a recently former bride…swung by the studio to chat all things weddings and the wedding busine...

Dominic w/ At Last Entertainment from 2019-05-28T19:33:04

 Dominic swung by the studio to chat about moving his business from a different city, transitioning from a full-time job to being an entrepreneur, making time for his family and what makes ...

STEP Board part 2 from 2019-04-10T21:34:31

 We welcomed the ladies heading the board for STEP (South Texas Event Professionals) into the studio. They are 4 dynamic entrepreneurs and personalities. Gretchen from Aly-Am Paperie, Tammy...

STEP Board part 1 from 2019-03-26T19:59

We welcomed the ladies heading the board for STEP (South Texas Event Professionals) into the studio. They are 4 dynamic entrepreneurs and personalities. Gretchen from Aly-Am Paperie, Tammy from ...

Tina Alvarado w/ Great Events & Rentals from 2019-03-08T19:12:35

Honored to have Miss Tina Alvarado stop by the studio!  We talk navigating through this industry, networking and the importance of relationships, lessons she's learned along the way, and wh...

Frank Burton w/ Event Ignition from 2019-02-14T21:55:07

Frank Burton swung by the studio to talk CBD oil, the changes he's noticed in budding entrepreneurs over the years, and always being a team player.  We *LOVE* Frank here at the HUB - hope y...

Nicolette w/ Chic Concepts from 2019-01-28T20:55:18

Nicolette swung by to talk with Derek about her background in design, what it's like with her mom as a business partner, and where Chic Concepts is headed.

Great info, fun stories and a f...

Sheila Dunn w/ Texas Wedding Guide & Extravaganza from 2019-01-18T23:39:41

Absolutely thrilled that Sheila Dunn took the time to swing by the studio to chat with us! Sheila regaled tails of her past and using her 20 years of marketing, promotion and communications expe...

Ashley Amos w/ BLUSH Makeup & Hair from 2019-01-10T16:29:37

Ashley swung by the studio and talks about how she built BLUSH Makeup & Hair; Meeting with clients at diners before she had a studio; maintaining a unique image in the industry; planning her...

Monica Endejan w/ Reel Photo Booth from 2018-12-12T19:56:21

We had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Ms Monica Endejan, owner and operator at Reel Photo Booth in San Antonio. She was very honest about how she built her business, a few lessons along...

Carmel & Marcus Gabriel w/ The Banquet Table from 2018-12-04T17:00:52

We get to sit down and speak with Carmel & Marcus about their new non-profit venture "The Banquet Table". They're absolutely awesome people with a big heart for the college-aged demo, they've decid...

Anthony Pedrotti w/ Pedrotti's Ranch from 2018-11-12T23:48:19

I’ve been SO ready to release this episode with Anthony Pedrotti because he’s AWESOME! And he’s promoting his venue and his open house on November 14th at Pedrotti’s Ranch in Helotes, Texas. But An...

Lizzette Suarez w/ From His Garden from 2018-11-09T21:38:01

Lizzette was WONDERFUL! She talked about how her love for flowers blossomed (see what I did there?!?!) She talks about her balance between home & business and the sacrifices she has made to make su...

Wes Dominque w/ Cutting Edge Entertainment from 2018-10-28T18:15:18

This was a FANTASTIC sit down with the operations manager from Cutting Edge Entertainment. Wes is a wonderfully authentic, honest and open guy. I am so happy to share his rise to being one of the m...

Shimeyka Olivares w/ The San Antonio Botanical Gardens from 2018-10-10T17:06:52

Shimeyka is one of the coolest, most fun-loving and SUPER-CREATIVE people in this industry. She was hilarious, insightful and generous with her information as she told us from start to finish how s...

Between-Cast #2 w/ Derek from 2018-10-01T15:58:55

No guest, just Derek...listen as he gives advice on choosing the right event vendors; and consequently, how to BE the right event vendor. Hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

Chris Koval w/ Future Sounds from 2018-09-24T19:52:50

This is an absolutely fantastic interview - Chris talks about his background in radio, the inception of Future Sounds, and the multiple iterations of the company. He talks about the specific things...

Rene & Kari w/ Everlasting Elopements & TX Wedding Ministers from 2018-09-05T20:21:01

Rene & Kari Esparza were absolutely PERFECT podcast guests! You will love hearing about the formation of their companies, how they handle being partners in business and in life, and their vision fo...

Melissa White w/ Botanika from 2018-08-21T00:16:19

San Antonio's Queen of Floral and Design makes an appearance on the podcast! I cannot say enough good things about Melissa...you ABSOLUTELY should listen to this!!! Hope you enjoy it! --- Send i...

Saul Leal w/ Vision Lounge & V-Bar Mixologists from 2018-08-07T22:42

Saul drops by the studio to talk about his new business : V-Bar Mixologists. He also gives LOTS of detail on becoming an entrepreneur...what he has overcome to get his business this far...and where...

In Between-Cast - Derek talks through some listener feedback & questions about the Podcast from 2018-07-28T15:51:41

After a couple of months with the podcast, we'd like to address a few questions and comments we've collected. Hope you enjoy this! Thanks so much for listening...show notes are on the blog! Show n...

Ron w/ Cutting Edge Entertainment from 2018-07-18T23:30:02

Ron Peene sits down with Derek to discuss his 30 years of experience in the industry as the head of one of the largest Mobile DJ Companies in San Antonio. This is chock-full or information, great a...

Laurie Love w/ Cru Vintage Rentals from 2018-07-04T15:30:39

Today on the HUB, we had the pleasure of chatting with Laurie Love of Cru Vintage Rentals. She talks about dealing with the rapid growth of her business and how she's struggled to find a balance in...

Stephanie Ponce w/ The Rosenberg Skyroom from 2018-06-17T00:01:20

Derek talks with Stephanie about balancing her life while managing 3 venues. She tells us how she worked her way into the industry and how she accidentally started a design company! And she gives W...

Anthony w/ Christian Ellis Images from 2018-05-01T21:06:20

Derek talks to Anthony from Christian Ellis Images about how he got started as a videographer, why his clients love him, and the importance of coffee at the beginning of the day. Anthony reminds th...

Introduction to The HUB Podcast from 2018-05-01T19:58:28

This is just a quick introduction of this podcast...who we are...and why we do this. If you are planning an event, if you are in the events industry, or if you *WANT* to be in the industry - this p...