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True Grit with Craig Kautsch
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42 episodes
Bill Kraftson
My next guest is Bill Kraftson. Bill is a well-known apologist and has spent the past several decades helping people discover the meaning of life. He uses the open forum platform to give room for the questioners of God’s existence. ...
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Jeff Crawford
How did the car business get whacked by Covid? My next guest is Jeff Crawford. He cut his teeth in the car business with Hilliard Ford back in 1990 and went from a salesman to the training director, used car manager, new...
Dr. Phillip Shero
Ever make a deal with God? Listen to this wide ranging conversation with Dr. Philip Shero. He’s the president of Mastermind Leadership, a cutting-edge executive coaching, team development, and strategic planning consultancy.
Todd Tarver
Ever wonder how to turn your hobby into a passion? My next guest is Todd Tarver. A motorcycle racer slash mechanic turned entrepreneur. Todd owns Straight Line Motorsports which he founded almost 20 years ago....
Darrell Bevelhymer
Want to hear what the founder of a 9 billion dollar company thinks about?ScalingCultureMarketingBuying and selling companies (he’s lost count)C.S. LewisMy next guest is Dar...
Brian Byrd
My next guest is Dr. Brian Byrd a true entrepreneur who has decided to run for Mayor! He comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and earned a degree at UT in Marketing and International Business. &...
Jeff Sanders
Ever wonder what your real purpose is? Do you struggle with getting off track and at times move away from what really matters?My next guest is Jeff Sanders. Described as a leader of leaders. He has the unique combination...
Emily Stroud
Ever wonder how people write and publish a book?My next guest is Emily Stroud who wears a lot of hats as a mom of two kids, businesswoman, and entrepreneur. She graduated from Texas A&M University and got her MBA from TCU....
Lee Hargrave
Want to know how to build a tribe?My next guest is Lee Hargrave. A Former Rocket Scientist and founder and owner of Fort Worth's premier health and fitness facility, EnduraLAB. Through experience, multiple degrees, and certifi...
Tony Ford
“I lost 4 million dollars last week” A jaw dropping answer to one of my questions! Tony Ford was an awesome interview. A true leader of leaders! He has been described as a personal Warren Buffet, Dalai Lama, Bobby Fischer and Vince ...
John Askew
My next guest is John Askew, one of my hero’s!He’s built over 600 custom homes and knows what it’s like to take some punches along the way. I’ve never seen such fortitude in a businessman...He’s battled cancer (his wife had it at t...
Brian Mulhall
We are all aging...want to stay a supple leopard? My next guest is Dr. Brian Mulhall. Owner and founder of Active Spine and Sport Therapy. A clinic centered on the rapid treatment of musculoskeletal aches/pains while teaching patien...
Walton Lawrence
My next guest is a local entrepreneurial enigma...no one is quite sure what he does and he kinda likes it that way. I’ve been friends with Walt Lawrence for 20 years and have always been amazed and slightly mystified by h...
John Townsend
Ever wonder what the meaning of emotional intelligence really is? My next guest is Dr. John Townsend has written over 30 books on the topic. He has sold over 10 million copies, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries...
John Kelley
Imagine being newly married, strapped with school debt in a new town where you know less than 5 people. This week’s guest is Dr. John Kelley. Owner and founder of Kelley Orthodontics. Dr. Kelley attended Baylor University and received his...
Best of 2020
Thank you so much for listening to the True Grit Podcast and reading these posts this year! The feedback has been great and it’s been a neat way to keep in touch in 2020. Please keep the emails/texts/calls coming! I love hearing fro...
Andrew Sage
How do you weather the storm? When things move up and down and are volatile what steps do you take to recover? How do you pivot? How do you thrive? My next guest is Andrew Sage, founder of Broad Wing Aviation...
Ken Schaefer
Curious about how to market to your customers? Want to know the strategies to build a great culture in your company? My next guest is the head honcho and namesake of Schaefer Advertising, Ken leads client relationships and ma...
Ted Kitchens
If the faith doesn’t work on Monday morning the faith doesn’t work at all. My next guest, Dr. Ted Kitchens, who has been my spiritual director for over 20 years. He’s taken the complicated and mysterious Bible an...
Lori Atkins
Do you have a strong personality that is often misunderstood? Do you want to understand how to be more present in your work and home life?This week’s guest is Lori Atkins, MD an OBGYN. She was one of those little girls t...
Matthew McDonald
Do you ever avoid conflict? The truth is, there is a price to pay! This week’s guest is Matthew McDonald who is a conflict expert...more specifically a guy that knows how to keep the peace! Prior to founding Peacek...
Randy Gideon
Want to know why entrepreneurs get stuck? Get some useful pearls of wisdom from this week’s guest, Randy Gideon! Randy is the founding principal of Gideon Toal. For the past 30 years, he’s had a broad-ranging...
Elyse Dickerson
She was fired from her job and promptly started a female-led biotech company that was launched by winning 50k in a pitch contest. My next guest is Elyse Dickerson who is CEO and Co-Founder of Eosera, a biotech company co...