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The Business RoundUp with Melissa Bill

The Business RoundUP (formerly Texas RoundUp)Hosted by seasoned journalist Melissa Bill, The Business RoundUp explores the pivotal topics shaping local and the broader business landscape today. From groundbreaking innovations to leadership insights and finance trends, this podcast delivers in-depth coverage and engaging interviews with influential figures and newsmakers from across the United States.✨ Meet the Host:Melissa BillWith 16+ years of journalism experience, Melissa Bill has been a trusted

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20:30

Opening Doors: Kelly Ann Collins on Women,...

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2026/10/05

What happens when you leave the traditional corporate path behind to build something that creates opportunity for others?For Kelly Ann Collins, the answer was to turn her experience in business, marketing, and corporate social responsibility into a mission focused on social impact, and to help more women find their place in one of the world's fastest-evolving industries. As Executive Director of Unstoppable Future Corporation, Kelly leads SheCrypto, a rapidly growing initiative dedicated to

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25:15

The Future of Marketing, AI, Web3 & Fintech Growth...

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2026/09/28

Polina Morozova is a PR and marketing strategist specializing in Web3, AI, and fintech. A contributor to Crypto India Magazine, Polina also regularly speaks and moderates at leading industry events including TOKEN2049 and Sonic Summit.In this conversation, Polina shares practical insights on how technology companies can build stronger brands, enter new markets, and communicate effectively in rapidly evolving industries. We explore: How AI is transforming marketing, PR, and communications What

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20:12

The AI Image Revolution: How Photoroom Is Reshaping...

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2026/09/25

AI-generated imagery is rapidly changing the economics of e-commerce. Production costs are falling, creative output is scaling, and some of the world’s biggest retailers and marketplaces are rethinking how they produce, manage, and deploy visual content.In this episode of The Business RoundUp, Matt Rouif, CEO and co-founder of Photoroom, joins us to explore the shift. What began with a frustration around GoPro workflows has grown into a platform used by more than 300 million people, processing over

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20:10

The Economics of Collectibles: Why Trading Cards...

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2026/09/19

Trading cards and collectibles have evolved from a niche hobby into a multibillion-dollar global market. But what’s really driving the economics behind the boom?In this episode, we sit down with Alladan Flinn, founder of Based Trading Cards, to explore how the collectibles market is changing, from shifting consumer behavior and the rise of younger collectors to the growing conversation around collectibles as an alternative asset class. We also discuss the economics of trading cards, the lessons

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18:14

Building to Sell: The M&A Playbook for a Successful...

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2026/09/17

What does it really take to build a business that an acquirer wants to buy, and what happens after the deal closes? In this episode, we sit down with Darius Ross, the Roll Up Kingpen to break down the business exit and M&A process from start to finish. Darius shares what business owners should be doing years before a sale, the factors that make a company attractive to acquirers, and the common mistakes that can reduce deal value or derail a transaction altogether. We also go beyond the deal

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15:47

Is Customer Loyalty Dead? The New Rules of Winning...

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2026/09/13

Are consumers really becoming less loyal or are brands simply giving them fewer reasons to stay?In this episode, we speak with Andrew Harrison-Chinn, CMO of Dragonpass, the world’s leading travel benefits platform, about the changing relationship between consumers and brands. With more than two decades of experience across banking, loyalty and travel, Andrew explores why customers are becoming more selective about where they spend their money, the impact of subscription fatigue and the growing

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24:27

Building Onescreen: From a Pandemic Launch to a...

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2026/09/11

Greg Wise, Co-Founder of Onescreen, took an unconventional path to building a technology company. After starting his career in SaaS and moving into commercial real estate, Wise saw an opportunity at the intersection of technology and the physical world, eventually leading him into out-of-home advertising.He incorporated Onescreen just as the world shut down in 2020, with his initial customers being bars, restaurants, and gyms, among the hardest hit businesses by the pandemic. Rather than walk away,

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21:51

Scaling Without Losing the Culture: Lessons in...

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2026/09/05

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shan Nair, serial entrepreneur and president of Nucleus, to explore the lessons he’s learned from growing a company from just two people to roughly 700 employees across six countries and working with organizations including Tesla Motors, FaceTime, and Sonus Networks.Dr. Nair shares practical insights on building effective international teams, creating a strong company culture while embracing cultural differences, and navigating the difficult transition from

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22:43

Navigating Divorce: Ronald Platt on the Mission...

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2026/08/28

What happens when a career in real estate and insurance reveals a much bigger need in the lives of families navigating divorce and single parenthood?In this interview, Ronald Platt, CEO and Founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF), shares the personal and professional journey that led him to create a nonprofit focused on supporting single and divorced families. Ronald discusses why he founded NASDF, the most common challenges and resources people need during and

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16:18

Unlocking Home Equity Without Leaving Home: The...

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2026/08/25

Alex Arguelles, co-founder and CEO of Sell2Rent, has spent nearly two decades building businesses at the intersection of real estate, finance, and technology. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2007 and ultimately led to a private equity real estate business spanning more than 9,000 apartments and 200 employees. But after years of operating at scale, Argueyes saw an opportunity to tackle a different, and deeply personal problem facing homeowners. Sell2Rent was built around a simple premise:

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18:52

Australia's Housing Costs and Untapped Industrial...

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2026/08/23

Australia is one of the world’s great resource economies yet imports many of its building supplies. James Sackl, founder of Terraform Technologies and Wallace Biotechnologies, shares insight into how this same economic disconnect is visible in Australia’s housing industry.In this conversation, James explains why simply reducing construction labor won’t solve housing affordability, how Australia could rethink the way homes are manufactured and assembled, and why a house that takes months to build

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19:26

Leading Under Pressure: Lessons From Former Marine,...

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2026/08/18

What can flying an AH-1 Cobra and leading Marines teach us about making better decisions, building high-performing teams, and staying steady when everything goes sideways?In this conversation, Ryan A. Cherry, author of READBACK: A Marine Aviator’s Manual for Navigating Life’s Hardest Lessons, shares the leadership lessons he learned through military aviation, failure, uncertainty, and high-stakes decision-making. Cherry discusses how leaders can make sound decisions without having all the

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21:14

Talk With Trust: How Better Conversations Build...

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2026/08/13

Most workplace dysfunction isn’t caused by a lack of talent, strategy, or ambition, it’s caused by conversations that never happen.In this episode, we sit down with Kerry Siggins, CEO of Stone Age, Inc. and author of Talk With Trust: How To Own Feedback, Spark Growth, And Build Stronger Teams, to explore how leaders can communicate more effectively, build trust, and create healthier, more productive workplace cultures. Kerry shares insight into the communication mistakes leaders commonly make, why

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14:13

Regenerative Business: Building a More Resilient...

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2026/08/11

In this episode, we sit down with David Munson, President of Get Real Alliance, to explore a different approach to the climate conversation, one centered on restoring the health and resilience of the land.David discusses why he believes climate solutions don't necessarily require eliminating oil and natural gas, and how regenerative land management can work alongside traditional energy use to reduce atmospheric carbon and potentially make the Earth carbon negative. We dive into the critical role of

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14:34

Future of Sports Medicine: Dr. Patel on Using AI &...

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2026/08/06

Elite athletes spend their careers pushing the limits of human performance, but injuries can abruptly end a season, derail a career, or permanently change an athlete’s trajectory. What if we could identify the warning signs before the damage is done?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chirag Patel, sports medicine innovator and Founder & CEO of BAiO, to explore how artificial intelligence and real-time biomarker intelligence are changing the way athletes understand injury risk, recovery, and

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25:02

From Family Farm to Top SW Florida Destination: Bo...

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2026/08/03

What does it take to turn a family farm into a thriving local brand?In this episode, we sit down with Bo McMahon, Co-Founder and CEO of Southern Fresh Farms, to talk about the journey from family business to a recognized name in the local food community. Bo shares the lessons he’s learned along the way, including how to honor family traditions while adapting to changing customer expectations and an evolving food industry. We also explore what “farm fresh” really means today, why keeping food local

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21:05

Building a Creative Career: Sonia Victoria Werner on...

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2026/07/31

Sonia Victoria Werner is an actress, entrepreneur, and founder of Lighthouse Ladies. She has worked across film, television, and voiceover, appearing in projects for Netflix, HBO Max, Buzzfeed, BET, and is recognized for her improvisational skills, having performed with notable collaborators such as Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein.In this episode, Sonia shares her journey from acting to building a business, offering an inside look at the changing entertainment industry and the evolving

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17:51

AI Agents & A New Era of Customer Experience:...

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2026/07/29

AI agents are rapidly becoming the new front line of customer engagement. From retailers like Walmart, Wayfair, and Amazon to thousands of businesses building AI-powered assistants, companies are racing to redefine how customers interact with digital brands.But are these AI agents actually delivering better experiences or creating new frustrations? In this episode, we sit down with Keith Zubchevich, President and CEO of Conviva, to explore what separates effective AI-powered customer experiences

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17:50

Capital, AI & the Future of Tech: Hillary Stanfield...

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2026/07/24

In this episode, we sit down with Hillary Stanfield, Senior Vice President of Middle Market Technology Banking at Truist, to explore the forces reshaping today's technology landscape. From evolving capital markets to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, Hillary shares insights into what it takes for technology companies to thrive in an increasingly competitive environment.The conversation examines how the investment landscape has shifted, including the transition from prioritizing

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29:11

The Power of Authenticity: Jevoy Palmer's Creative...

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2026/07/17

In this episode, we sit down with Jevoy Palmer, Founder of Palmer House Productions, to explore his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in Kingston, Jamaica, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and strategic communications expert in the United States. Jevoy shares the defining moments that shaped his leadership philosophy and explains why today's most successful founders aren't building "perfect" brands—they're building authentic ones. As trust becomes the most valuable business

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