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  • "Culture is the Creative Director" - Tony B, Culture Connextion | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Dec 8 2025

    This week we’re sitting down with Tony B of The Culture Connextion - he’s a marketing veteran who specializes in helping major brands navigate the complex landscape of cultural relevance. This one’s a discussion on culture, PR disasters, connecting with consumers the right way and more.

    https://www.cultureconnextion.com/

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    Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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    1 h et 48 min
  • Finding Passion and Success on the Ricochet Path - John Zacharias | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Dec 1 2025

    This week we have John Zacharias, CEO of Advantage Health Care Systems, sharing the story of his ricochet path to success - from starting as a triple-time college student to never finishing school, and finding his niche in the medical business. We’re talking everything from emerging technologies to business mindset in this one - enjoy!

    www.advantagehcs.com

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    Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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    1 h et 42 min
  • How Gallery DeFi is Taking Over the Dallas Art Scene | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Nov 24 2025

    For the first time, we have a repeat guest back for an update - from Gallery DeFi, not.travis and Kyle Sauter are on The Blueprint this week to talk about finally opening, their mission to make art more accessible for the Dallas community, their future vision for Gallery DeFi and all the twists and turns along the way.

    www.gallerydefi.io

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    Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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    1 h et 38 min
  • Fulfillment is the Ultimate Form of Success: Chris Hinckley | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Nov 17 2025

    This week on The Blueprint, we have Chris Hinckley - he’s a multi-hyphenate co-founder of XCLUSIV Productions, and we have to address it - this dude looks like Thor. We’re discussing life, relationships, media production, business, and Chris’s unshakeable approach. Enjoy!

    https://xclusivproductions.com/

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    Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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    1 h et 55 min
  • The $43,000 Hour: How Taylor Artman Launched Surf & Turf Golf | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Nov 10 2025

    This week on the podcast we have Taylor Artman, CEO and founder of Surf & Turf Golf. Taylor takes us through his journey starting as a highly competitive junior and college golfer, sharing why he ultimately left the professional circuit after seven years to find a bigger purpose in the golf industry. Taylor pulls back the curtain on Surf & Turf’s unique business model, building its brand outside the box with "Hometown" collections, and running a company that’s more than just golf.

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    Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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    1 h et 38 min
  • Laying Foundations for the Future: Bobby Davis, Dirt Rock Dallas | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Nov 3 2025

    This week, we’re sitting down with serial entrepreneur Bobby Davis, founder of Dirt Rock Dallas. Bobby describes himself as a “Failure Navigator” and opens up the way he uses those failures to fuel his success. For Bobby, Dirt Rock Dallas isn’t just about moving earth: it’s about literally laying the foundation for future legacies. This one’s a powerful conversation about integrity, resilience, and navigating the challenges - don’t miss it!

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    1 h et 35 min
  • The Furnace, Transforming Pain into Purpose: Weston Richey | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Oct 27 2025

    After a short hiatus, we’re back! In a raw and inspiring return, we sit down with Weston Richey, founder of XCLUSIV PRODUCTIONS (you may also know him from Love Island). Weston takes us through his dramatic life journey, from growing up with a "perfect life" to having his world flipped upside down as a teenager. He shares the painful truth of abandonment, dealing with a turbulent family life, and the "furnace" moments that he says forged his unrelenting drive.

    Weston’s story is a masterclass in resilience, self-discovery, and intentional living. He discusses the power of letting go of the fear of judgment and his philosophy of transforming pain into purpose. This conversation is a profound look at how personal struggle and intentional relationships are the true foundation for lasting success and happiness.

    https://xclusivproductions.com/

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    Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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    1 h et 45 min
  • Building a Business on Passion - Bryce Atkas, ACI Dynamix | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun
    Sep 15 2025

    This week we’re talking with Bryce Atkas, owner of ACI Dynamix. Bryce shares his journey from a passion project to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the high-end automotive world. He opens up about the importance of hands-on experience, learning from failure, and his leap of faith from a stable government job to building his own business from a single bay. Bryce believes in providing a one-stop-shop experience for every customer—from oil changes to twin-turbo supercars—and emphasizes that passion, quality control, and a strong company culture are the true keys to success.

    https://www.acidynamix.com/

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    1 h et 5 min