Metroplex Episodes

In this episode, Dave continues the Texas 12 with another Fairview discussion as he welcomes Jeff Schafer. They dive deep into what it takes for businesses to not only relocate to Texas, but to truly flourish in the state’s unique entrepreneurial environment. Jeff is a fourth-generation entrepreneur and certified EOS implementer. He shares his journey from Vancouver, Canada, to North Texas, offering insights on scaling a business, overcoming growth plateaus, and finding a supportive community. H...

In this episode, "Super" Dave is joined by Nadim Ahmed, owner of two Venture X locations to talk about the entrepreneurial journey. Nadim shares his own story of transitioning from an engineering and corporate background to owning and operating two Venture X coworking locations in the Dalla and Fairview areas. Nadim also shares his personal story from immigrating to the U.S. as a child, to discovering his passion for how spaces influence creativity and productivity, to ultimately building thrivi...

In this episode of Gone to Texas, host "Super" Dave Quinn sits down with Dustin Divinia, President and CEO of Vector Systems, to discuss the company’s journey, operations, and their expansion from McKinney to Bonham, Texas. Dustin shares insights into the distinct culture at Vector Systems, the company's evolution from a three-man operation building custom control panels to becoming a critical supplier of process equipment for energy, refining, and manufacturing industries nationwide and intern...

Welcome to another episode of Gone to Texas, where Dave sits down with Jason Royse, President of Renlita, a custom manufacturer of vertical folding doors, windows, and walls in Bonham, Texas. Jason shares the inspiring story of relocating his family business from North Carolina to Texas, the practical considerations behind such a big move, and why Bonham's business-friendly environment, access to key markets, and strong local workforce made it the perfect new home for Renlita. You'll hear how Jason's team navigated the challenges of starting fresh in a new state, tapped into Bonham's rich manufacturing talent pool, and connected with the local community to help fuel their growth. Plus, get an inside look at what life is like in a fast-growing North Texas town, how the local business infrastructure supports success, and Jason's advice for business owners considering making the move to the Lone Star State.

Welcome to another episode of Gone To Texas, where Dave Quinn welcomes Accasisa Martinez of Accasia’s Event Venue in Fairview, TX. Accasisa talks about what it's like running an event business and how a post-COVID world and a desire for people to...