The Jeff Crilley Show
Business & Finance
About
Jeff Crilley is a former news reporter, who spent more than 25 years in newsrooms across the country. He’s an Emmy Award winning journalist, who decided to make the jump from news in 2008, when he founded his own PR Firm, Real News Public Relations. Today, the firm has more than 100 clients, and Jeff continues to tell the stories of interesting people he meets along the way. These are those stories.
Episodes
- Mike Rhyner | Broadcasting Legend | The Jeff Crilley Show
This episode features an interview with Mike Rhyner, a broadcasting legend who revolutionized sports radio in Dallas and across America. His innovative format and culture have influenced generations of broadcasters.
- LaKessia Hill | L’Mychele & Associates LLC | The Jeff Crilley Show
LaKessia Hill, CEO and founder of L’Mychele & Associates LLC, shares insights into the strategic planning and creative execution required to produce memorable large-scale events and galas.
- Abby L. Ewing | Estes Thorne Ewing & Payne PLLC | The Jeff Crilley Show
Abby L. Ewing joins The Jeff Crilley Show to discuss family law, a field she considers highly important. She explains that family law attorneys act as part attorney, part therapist, and part crisis manager for clients.
- Jeffri-Lynn Campbell, MBA | Brand Architect | Founder of Blaze Experts | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jeffri-Lynn Campbell, an MBA, Brand Architect, and Founder of Blaze Experts, discusses branding strategies on The Jeff Crilley Show. The episode focuses on building a powerful brand, relevant for marketing and public relations professional…
- Monica Connolly | Women’s Transformational Expert | Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | The Jeff Crilley Show
In this episode of The Jeff Crilley Show, transformational expert and author Monica Connolly discusses the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs. She addresses the dangers of prioritizing success over well-being in a society that often…
- Brett Shipp | Legendary TV Journalist | Communications Expert | The Jeff Crilley Show
Brett Shipp, a legendary and award-winning journalist with 25 years of experience, is featured on The Jeff Crilley Show. He is recognized as a respected voice in communications.
- Dr. Dorette Noorhasan |Fertility Specialist | Author | Modern Parenthood Podcast | The Jeff Crilley Show
Dorette Noorhasan, a fertility specialist and author of the Modern Parenthood podcast, joins The Jeff Crilley Show to discuss fertility care, modern parenthood, and reproductive health. She is a recognized voice helping patients navigate f…
- Wendy Wildt | Speaker and Author of Buckets | The Jeff Crilley Show
Wendy Wildt, speaker and author of the Buckets series, shares strategies for moving past hesitation to realize personal goals and share stories.
- Brianna Jovahn | What's Good Productions | The Jeff Crilley Show
Brianna Jovahn, CEO of What's Good Productions, discusses the company's founding in the podcast division, noting their early presence in the market.
- Amanda L. McCall | Attorney and Counselor at Law | McCall Law Group, PLLC | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jeff Crilley interviews Amanda L. McCall, attorney and counsel at McCall Law Group, PLLC. McCall is recognized for her success in her field.
- Alison Canavan, International Speaker & Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show
Former model and coach Alison Canavan shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and depression. She discusses how her experiences led to her work in energy management and self-awareness, and introduces her daily journaling practi…
- Audra Broad, President, Broad 360 Marketing | The Jeff Crilley Show
Audra Broad, President of Broad 360 Marketing, shares insights on corporate sponsorship, explaining why many pitches fail and how to effectively communicate with brands. She covers needs analysis, the 'liquid to lips' principle, and strate…
- Gayle Goodman Lynch, Business Life Coach, Coequal Network | The Jeff Crilley Show
Business life coach Gayle Goodman Lynch discusses how entrepreneurs can handle the stress and challenges of business growth. She explains how founders can scale their companies without losing themselves and how a leader's behavior shapes c…
- Ross Wright, Nexa Mortgage | The Jeff Crilley Show
Ross Wright, operating through Nexa Mortgage, emphasizes building relationships over just rates in the mortgage industry. He shares strategies like a no-closing-cost refinance and discusses why he believes now is a good time to buy, highli…
- Ayako DeRuby, Founder, the Alchemy Yoga | The Jeff Crilley Show
Ayako DeRuby, founder of The Alchemy Yoga, shares insights on processing emotions, the science of sound healing, and practical meditation alternatives. She also discusses her personal cancer journey, which inspired the studio's name, and s…
- Councilman Dan Barrios, Candidate for Texas' 32nd Congressional District | The Jeff Crilley Show
Dan Barrios, a candidate for Texas' 32nd Congressional District and current Richardson City Councilman, shares his motivations for running, his personal background growing up on the border, and his views on voter concerns such as rising co…
- House of DIFFA Dallas | Grant Farmer, Richard Rivas & Robyn Chauvin | The Jeff Crilley Show
This episode of The Jeff Crilley Show features Richard Rivas, Grant Farmer, and Robyn Chauvin discussing House of DIFFA Dallas. They explain how the charity event, which began during the AIDS crisis, raises funds for local aid service orga…
- The 1% Whisper That Changed Everything | Sandra Yancey
Sandra Yancey recounts her daughter's critical illness, where a neurologist gave her a 1% chance of survival. Yancey's profound "1% whisper" and subsequent events led to her daughter's miraculous recovery and influenced Yancey's entreprene…
- John Calce, CEO, America First Refining | The Jeff Crilley Show
John Calce, CEO of America First Refining, details the twelve-year mission to construct a new refinery in Brownsville, Texas, to process American shale oil. The discussion covers the economic inefficiency of exporting crude oil and importi…
- Matt Rosen on The Jeff Crilley Show
Matt Rosen rejoins The Jeff Crilley Show to discuss the nuanced reality of AI in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of human interaction and maintaining a competitive edge. He shares practical applications of AI in business, includi…
- Dr. Lucette Beall, Veterinarian, Author, Coach | The Jeff Crilley Show
Dr. Lucette Beall, a veterinarian and mindset coach, shares her Brain Reset Method, explaining how negative self-talk hinders solutions and how reframing challenges, utilizing the reticular activating system, and practicing awareness can l…
- Linda Ayoade, Founder & CEO, LOI Agency & the Posh Savant | The Jeff Crilley Show
Linda Ayoade, founder of LOI Agency and The Posh Savant, shares insights on building brands and brand strategies, using Fortune 500 models. She explains how her agency helped a client achieve a sold-out event in six months and discusses th…
- Julie DeWees Sparks, Author of Under Texas Skies | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jeff Crilley interviews Julie DeWees Sparks, author of "Under Texas Skies." The discussion covers the 1901 Spindletop gusher's impact, the experiences of wildcatters and ranching families, and the contributions of oil tycoons to Texas inst…
- Anagha Deshmukh, Leadership & Handwriting Expert | The Jeff Crilley Show
Anagha Deshmukh, a leadership expert and handwriting analyst, joins Jeff Crilley to discuss how handwriting reveals personality traits crucial for hiring. They explore different thinker types, the impact of signature analysis on personalit…
- Jared DeRuby, CEO, Talent Corps & Medical-Talent | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jared DeRuby, CEO of Talent Corps and Medical-Talent, shares his experiences building staffing companies to address shortages in electricians and nurses. He details his path from the Marine Corps, the demand for skilled trades in data cent…
- Steven Paul Matsumoto, President, Stigmare | The Jeff Crilley Show
Steven Paul Matsumoto, president of Stigmare, shares how AI, like Claude, is impacting business by making decisions in areas like roofing bids. The episode covers AI's role in marketing, SEO, and its influence on business growth strategies.
- Jessica Spawn, Author & Host, Gal on the Prowl | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jessica Spawn, author of "The Christmas Kitten" and "Vacation Kitten," shares the story behind her children's books and her podcast "Gal on the Prowl." She also discusses her sobriety, advocacy for the CAVA bar community, and an upcoming d…
- Glenna Hecht on The Jeff Crilley Show
Glenna Hecht, a leadership strategist, explains that companies often promote top workers without equipping them with leadership skills. She emphasizes the difficulty of modern leadership, the failure of authoritarian methods, and the neces…
- Aaron Antillon, Team Development Expert & Keynote Speaker | The Jeff Crilley Show
Aaron Antillon discusses how his own leadership blind spots led to high turnover and stressed teams. He explains how the DISC model can help leaders identify and overcome weaknesses, referencing his experience coaching teams and his upcomi…
- Melvina Hayes, CEO, The Mpower Mint | The Jeff Crilley Show
Melvina Hayes, CEO of The Mpower Mint, discusses her creative approach, focusing on client emotions and her work on the micro-drama series DFW Hype. She also shares insights into her role at the Denton Black Film Festival and her upcoming…
- Kelli James | Director of Marketing and Communications | Southwest Transplant Alliance | The Jeff Crilley Show
Kelli James, Director of Marketing and Communications for Southwest Transplant Alliance, discusses the process and importance of organ donation. The episode highlights how a single decision can save lives and create a lasting legacy.
- Amayea Maat, Chief Inspiration Officer, Growth Peaks | The Jeff Crilley Show
Amayea Maat, Chief Inspiration Officer of Growth Peaks, shares insights on leadership development, contrasting traditional advice with practical strategies. The discussion covers challenges new leaders face, the effectiveness of situationa…
- Dr. Christopher S. Taylor, PhD, Taylor Counseling Group | The Jeff Crilley Show
Dr. Christopher S. Taylor discusses the ongoing mental health crisis and the
- Roxana Valeton, CEO, MedTells | The Jeff Crilley Show
Roxana Valeton, CEO of MedTells, explains how technology in healthcare often doesn't match clinical workflows, leading to inefficiencies. She details how MedTells unifies data from various systems to improve provider actions and mentions h…
- Kelly J. Kitchens, CEO, Kelly Kitchens PR | The Jeff Crilley Show
Kelly J. Kitchens, CEO of Kelly Kitchens PR, shares her journey from yearbook editor to a prominent arts publicist. The episode covers her experiences in the PR industry, her involvement with various film festivals including her own creati…
- Kelly & Richard Archibald, Qavah The Storehouse | The Jeff Crilley Show
Kelly and Richard Archibald founded Qavah The Storehouse to provide 'first night bags' with new clothes, toiletries, and a note to children entering the Texas foster care system, inspired by Richard's own childhood experience. The nonprofi…
- Catherine Ogie, Author of Unshakable | The Jeff Crilley Show
Catherine Ogie shares her experience of overcoming a severe health crisis with a 15% survival chance, detailing diagnoses like heart failure and stomach paralysis. She discusses her recovery journey, the role of faith, and the inspiration…
- Janet Bernstein, Keynote Speaker & 10x Best-Selling Author | The Jeff Crilley Show
Janet Bernstein shares her experience overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and corporate burnout, detailed in her book 'Let Her Glow.' She discusses her childhood, burnout recovery, and her work helping women become leaders, with a previe…
- Dallas International Film Festival Turns 20 | James Faust, Katie Schuck, Austin Flores
Jeff Crilley speaks with James Faust, Katie Schuck, and Austin Flores about the Dallas International Film Festival's 20th anniversary, discussing its history, growth in Dallas filmmaking, this year's industry conference, and the potential…
- Matt Kramer, President & CEO, The Catholic Foundation | The Jeff Crilley Show
Matt Kramer, CEO of The Catholic Foundation, explains how the lay-led organization, founded in 1955, manages nearly $370 million in assets and supports various initiatives. The episode highlights the Foundation's 2024 record contributions…
- Pastor Mike Hayes & Dr. Jeffrey Garner, Real Happy | The Jeff Crilley Show
Pastor Mike Hayes and Dr. Jeffrey Garner discuss their book "Real Happy," arguing that the mistranslation of "blessed" as religious instead of meaning "happy" has influenced Christian teachings. They explore Jesus's surprising path to joy,…
- Jessica Chompff & Charlene Carpenter, The CPA Sisters, CC Group Advisors | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jessica Chompff and Charlene Carpenter, known as the CPA Sisters and founders of CC Group Advisors, explain their firm's proactive monthly client meeting model. They highlight how this approach helps identify missed tax opportunities, cont…
- Jenevy Sims, Author of Proverbs and Profits | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jenevy Sims, author of Proverbs and Profits, shares her perspective on merging faith and business, detailing her framework for purpose, calling, and assignment. She also recounts a difficult experience with a former business partner and di…
- Linda Fisk, Founder & CEO, LeadHership Global | The Jeff Crilley Show
Linda Fisk, founder of LeadHership Global, joins Jeff Crilley to discuss the persistent funding gap for women entrepreneurs. They explore blind funding systems and how LeadHership Global supports over 10,000 women leaders with personalized…
- Lori Vann, Self-Injury & International Behavioral Health Expert | The Jeff Crilley Show
Jeff Crilley interviews behavioral health expert Lori Vann about self-injury, clarifying it is not a suicide attempt and detailing numerous forms. The discussion covers social media
- Elisabeth Gould, Author & Growth Catalyst Coach, Speaking At Her Best | The Jeff Crilley Show
Elisabeth Gould, author and coach, shares insights on self-love, her devotional book, and her work with Pretty Girl Swag University on The Jeff Crilley Show. She also touches on her experiences with day trading and offers advice for diffic…
- Rosemary Bennett, Ms. Texas Senior America | The Jeff Crilley Show
Rosemary Bennett shares her unexpected transition from corporate sales to winning the Miss Texas Senior America crown. She discusses finding new purpose after 60, the pageant's components, and her continued engagement in music and communit…
- Avi & Nika Dubey, AviNika Jewelry | The Jeff Crilley Show
Avi and Nika Dubey, the duo behind AviNika Jewelry, share their process for creating custom men's rings and statement pieces that hold personal significance. They discuss collaborating with clients to transform stories and milestones into…
- Tanya Scott, Life & Executive Coach, Love Is An Inside Job | The Jeff Crilley Show
Tanya Scott, a master certified life and executive coach, discusses her journey from playground coaching to helping leaders overcome burnout. She shares methods for breaking negative thought loops and highlights her work in personal develo…
- Vasili Borissov, CEO | Cool Edge Bits | The Jeff Crilley Show
Vasili Borissov, CEO of Cool Edge Bits, discusses how increasing oil production efficiency can help reduce prices, which have surged past $100 a barrel due to the war.