Best Jeff Ayers Podcasts (2025)

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Relationship Building Is Everything With the Mayor of Bee Cave, Kara King 31:56

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In this episode of Banking on Community, Jeff talks with Mayor Kara King who discusses her background and leadership in the city of Bee Cave. She shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming involved in local politics and eventually becoming mayor. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of managing growth and traffic in the ci…

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Financial Expertise and Client-Centered Advising with Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities 44:13

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Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities, shares his expertise in finance and mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the tailored approach his company takes when advising different-sized companies, overlaying past experiences with success, and treating clients the way they would want to be treated. He also talks about the challenges and opportunit…

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The Future of AI in Education and Search Engines with Erik Qualman 37:28

1y ago37:28

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Erik Qualman, a bestselling author and keynote speaker, discusses his background and the impact of socialnomics and AI on various industries. He shares the story behind Equalman, his iconic green glasses, and the importance of embracing uniqueness. Qualman explains the concept of "socialnomics" and how it has been used by organizations like NASA an…

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Success Through Dedication: The Helix Sports Journey 46:22

1y ago46:22

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Dr. Jimmy Rowland and Dr. Jordan Tittle, co-owners of Helix Physical Therapy and Chiropractic, share their journey of starting their own business in Austin, Texas. They met while working at a training facility and realized the need for an interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine. They decided to open their own practice in the West Austin area,…

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The Building Blocks of Wisdom with Michael Krajicek 34:14

1y ago34:14

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Michael Krajicek, founder and CEO of Atreyu Running Company, shares his insights on achieving extraordinary results in business and life. He discusses the values of curiosity, simplicity, and hard work that shape his approach to business. Michael also talks about the inception of Atreyu and the importance of community engagement in the Austin runni…

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Changing the Narrative Around Hospice Care for Children with Melissa Keller 29:09

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Melissa Keller is the founder of the Abigail E. Keller Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports terminally ill or medically complex children and their families. The foundation's mission is to change the narrative around hospice care for children and help families cherish their time with their loved ones. Melissa shares her personal journ…

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Investing in Oneself with Chris Ragland, CEO of Ragland Capital 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

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Jeff interviews Chris Ragland, the founder and CEO of Ragland Capital. They discuss Chris's entrepreneurial journey, including his ventures in real estate, private credit, hospitality, and technology. Chris shares his experiences in expanding his business to Jackson, Mississippi, and Mexico City. They also talk about the challenges in today's inves…

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Building an Icon: The Journey of Kerbey Lane Cafe with Mason and Christina Ayer 33:18

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Mason, CEO and President, and Christina, Controller and CFO of Kerbey Lane Cafe, join the podcast to discuss their journey of owning and operating Kerbey Lane Cafe. The cafe, which started in 1980, has grown into an iconic Austin business known for caring service, wholesome food at reasonable prices, and active community involvement. Together, they…

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Sustainable Living and Storytelling with shār snacks' Lyn Graft 36:23

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Today, we're thrilled to have Lyn Graft as our guest. Lyn is the chief story officer at Shared, the founder of Storytelling for Entrepreneurs, and the author of the best-selling book "Start with the Story: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Using Story to Grow Your Business." Over the last 18 years, Lynn has filmed and shared the stories of over 1000 entr…

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Leveraging Community Resources for Small Business Success with Larissa Davila 27:47

2y ago27:47

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EGBI's mission revolves around nurturing emerging and existing businesses, particularly those led by historically economically disadvantaged individuals in the Greater Austin region. Larissa Davila delves into her professional journey, the importance of community engagement, and the unique facets of EGBI that set it apart in the world of business d…

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Navigating Family Law with Integrity: A Conversation with Jimmy Evans 32:31

2y ago32:31

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With a career spanning over two decades, Jimmy shares insights into his journey into the realm of law, the ethos behind Evans Family Law Group, and the passion that drives him to make a tangible difference in the lives of families and the community at large. Strategic solutions for real life from people like you. Visit us today! https://www.keyston…

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The 2023 Intern Edition 30:24

2y ago30:24

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Once per season, Jeff Wilkinson sits down with a few of Keystone Bank's summer interns to discuss their experience, mentors, lessons learned and more. Strategic solutions for real life from people like you. Visit us today! https://www.keystone.bank/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do no…

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Big Town, Small City: Taking Care of the Austin Community with Chris Crowley 22:15

2y ago22:15

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In this episode, host Jeff Wilkinson sits down with Chris Crowley, Keystone Bank’s new Sr. Vice President, Austin Market Executive! As a fifth-generation Austinite, Chris provides valuable insights into the evolving local business community. During the podcast, Chris and Jeff discuss the challenges faced by small businesses in Austin today and how …

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A Fresh Take on Women's Golf Wear with Daniella Rosa of AIEA Golf 30:36

2y ago30:36

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson interviews Daniella Rosa, the founder of AIEA Golf. Together, they explore how AIEA Golf is reshaping the golf industry through its innovative approach to fashion, technology, and Web3 integration. Daniella shared how she found and focused on an untapped market and launched AI…

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Building a Thriving Business Ecosystem with Brittany B. Moore 33:40

2y ago33:40

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Today host Jeff Wilkinson is joined by Brittany B. Moore, the founder and visionary behind B. Moore Organized. Prepare to be captivated as Brittany shares her fascinating journey in building a thriving business and creating a remarkable ecosystem. Tune in as she shares how to cultivate an exceptional team culture, master the art of scaling your bus…

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Shaping the Future of Construction with Falcon Structures' Stephen Shang 28:52

2+ y ago28:52

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson sits down with Stephen Shang, the CEO and co-founder of Falcon Structures, to discuss the company's success as the leading manufacturer of shipping container-based structures. Stephen shares his insights on his love-based leadership approach that has created a positive work cu…

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Building a Better Future through Community and Entrepreneurship with Julie Jumonville 33:38

2+ y ago33:38

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson interviews Julie Jumonville - Partner and co-founder of The Geyser Group, a privately held commercial real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Julie shares that the work she has done throughout her career has been driven by the currency of helpi…

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Revolutionizing Your Leadership with Ilana Zivkovich 27:32

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson is joined by the Founder and CEO of Werq, Ilana Zivkovich. Werq is an executive coaching and strategic leadership advisory firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Illana shared how the Werq team operates across industries with CEOs and their teams to create ripples of impact by revo…

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Local, Home-Grown Banking with Bryan St. George 27:32

2+ y ago27:32

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In the latest episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson discusses the power of community banks with Keystone’s President, Bryan St. George. Bryan has been the President of Keystone since its founding in October 2018, yielding pivotal change throughout the banking industry for nearly 20 years. Listen in as Jeff and Bryan discu…

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Where Banking and Data Align with Mark Prior 29:08

2+ y ago29:08

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson is joined by the Founder and CEO of Qualtik, Mark Prior. Mark has over 25 years of experience in fund management, alternative asset analytics, and strategy formulation and implementation. Join Mark and Jeff as they explore the future of fintech and how community banks can use …

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The Future of Real Estate with Laura Brady 27:42

2+ y ago27:42

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Host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Laura Brady in this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast. As the Founder and CEO of international luxury real estate auction firm Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, Laura Brady is responsible for leading the company and its aggressive growth. Tune in as Laura and Jeff explore her career and the lessons learned as…

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How People-Driven Brands Win with Rusty Shelton 34:58

3y ago34:58

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Rusty Shelton to discuss thought leadership and the ever-changing world of PR and marketing. Rusty is an experienced entrepreneur, keynote speaker and two-time author. He is the founder and chairman of Austin-based PR, branding and digital-marketing agency Zilker…

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Building Housing Hope for Austin with Phyllis Snodgrass 29:08

3y ago29:08

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Phyllis Snodgrass. Phyllis is CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity – an Austin nonprofit that seeks to eliminate poverty housing through the power of home ownership by building homes, communities and hope. Listen in as Phyllis and Jeff explore the opportunities and…

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Crafting Communities with Adrian Lufschanowski 33:05

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In this episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson was joined by Adrian Lufschanowski. With 14+ years of raising capital, Lufschanowski leads as President and Partner at Thrive FP - an innovative real estate investment firm focused on cultivating community. They discuss investor relations, team culture and how to craft intenti…

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The Intern Insight 28:45

3y ago28:45

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In the first episode of the Banking on Community Podcast, host Jeff Wilkinson sits down with a few of Keystone Bank's summer interns to discuss their experience, mentors, lessons learned and more. The interns also get their opportunity to turn the table and ask Jeff a few questions on the future of Keystone Bank and his advice on being a leader. Th…

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Chad Gray - Mudvayne/HELLYEAH 1:07:59

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Chad Gray knew he wanted to pursue a career in music from a young age. Music is powerful and can help change your life or even save it, and this was definitely the case for Chad as a young boy. Many of his darker lyrics reflect the tough times he went through and he finds solace in being able to write and perform music. As lead singer with Mudvayne…

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Blasko Returns 46:14

5y ago46:14

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Legendary bassist Blasko returns to the podcast! Blasko was a guest way back on the fourth ever episode so we had a lot to catch up on. From his early days in Cryptic Slaughter to playing with Rob Zombie and meeting Zakk Wylde for the first time, Blasko has always wanted to work hard to succeed as a musician. Find out what keeps him motivated even …

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SCIENCE: Dinosaur Discoveries 12:20

5y ago12:20

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A new dinosaur species has been unearthed on the Isle of Wight, a Trilobite was found with its eye still intact 400 million years later, and scientists reveal new findings about the best-preserved armored dinosaur in the world, the famous Sleeping Dragon.

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Matt Harvey - Exhumed 44:28

5y ago44:28

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Matt Harvey started the deathgrind metal band Exhumed when he was 15 and he has continued to create music around his favorite genre, horror. Matt joins the show to talk about his writing process, the new split album with Gruesome, and his clove of comic books. Full transcript and links at www.deathwishcoffee.com/exhumed…

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SCIENCE: Sea Monsters 14:14

5y ago14:14

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Are sea monsters real? For centuries we thought that strange and terrifying creatures roamed the deep and were seen by ships and communities living by the water. But science has proven that many of these sightings can be explained away with the discoveries of new species and DNA testing of carcasses washing up onshore. But is that the full story?…

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Tom Hunting - Exodus 46:07

5y ago46:07

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Tom Hunting is a force to be reckoned with behind the drums. Tom helped to form the legendary metal band Exodus in the late 1970s alongside highschool friends including Kirk Hammett, who left the band to join the then-unknown Metallica. Tom talks about the early days of the band, his passion for writing and performing, and what is next for Exodus. …

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David Elson - Spider-Man Stuntman 1:00:41

5y ago1:00:41

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Thwip! David Elson started out as a competitive free-runner and basically 'fell' into doing stunt work. Doubling and performing stunts on TV shows like The Unit and Teen Wolf eventually led David to try on the Spidey suit for Amazing Spider-Man and has continued to help create the iconic superhero with the stunt team and coordinators on Spider-Man …

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SCIENCE: UFOs and the Pentagon 12:12

5y ago12:12

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In this episode of the Sunday Science mini-episode, I look at some astonishing and startling recent stories surrounding space exploration. Scientists may have confirmed the age of the universe and are finding promising leads to more metal resources on the moon. But the biggest story comes from the New York Times and the Pentagon as more reports of …

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Matthew Lynch - Shinkendo Sensei 40:04

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Matthew Lynch has trained in the martial art of Shinkendo and has been studying Japenese Swordsmanship for years under Headmaster Obata Kaiso and hold high ranks in Shinkendo and Toyama Ryu styles of swordsmanship. Matthew is an instructor at Mashuu Dojo in California is also a close friend and teacher of weapons master Anthony DeLongis who was on …

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SCIENCE: The Hunt for Cleopatra's Tomb 10:01

5y ago10:01

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It's the return of the Sunday Science Series. This week I look at a recent discovery of two mummies unearthed in Egypt. Buried alongside coins with the face of Cleopatra, these mummies could be a marker on the trail to uncovering the tomb of Cleopatra, ancient Egypt's most famous queen.

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John Hunter Nemechek - NASCAR 41:35

5y ago41:35

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John Hunter Nemechek grew up in the pits of NASCAR. Now, he is racing in 2020 for the Rookie of the Year title and driving the number 38 car sponsored by Death Wish Coffee. John Hunter talks about learning to drive, the difference between racing cars and trucks, and what fuels him to keep going. Check out the full transcript and more at www.deathwi…

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GAWTV Part 3 - Mickie James 55:00

5y ago55:00

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Mickie James is a force to be reckoned with. She is the only woman in the history of wrestling to hold the WWE Women's, WWE Diva's, and TNA Knockout Championships, and currently has nine championships under her belt. But outside the ring, Mickie also loves to nerd out at conventions and meet her fans, and we have a lot of fun in this episode. Plus,…

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GAWTV Part 2 - SoCal Val 49:09

5y ago49:09

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SoCal Val is known throughout the wrestling community as a hard worker and a larger than life personality. Working both behind the scenes, in front of the cameras, and sometimes even in the ring, Val was everywhere you wanted to be and she took you along for the ride. Now she is focused more on fashion than ever, even coining the phrase "The Art of…