Adapting to Change: Lessons on Reinvention from Real Estate to Entertainment
When people ask me about my career, I often tell them that change has been one of the few constants. For more than four decades, I worked in real estate, developing residential and commercial properties across Texas. But about ten years ago, I made a deliberate shift into the world of entertainment—restaurants, bars, music, television, […]
Technology Meets Hospitality: Innovating the Guest Experience
Over the past decade, my career has taken me from real estate into the world of restaurants, bars, music, and media. One thing has become increasingly clear: technology is no longer just a tool—it’s a bridge between businesses and the people they serve. For those of us in hospitality, understanding how to use technology effectively […]
Why Giving Back Matters: Reflections on Business, Community, and Building a Better Texas
When I think about the journey of my life and career, one thing stands out more than any real estate project, any restaurant opening, or any entertainment venture: the impact we can make when we give back. Business has given me so many opportunities over the years, but the real reward isn’t just in the […]
Lessons in Leadership: How I’ve Learned to Grow and Guide a Family of Businesses Across Industries
When I look back over the course of my career, one theme keeps showing up again and again: growth. Sometimes it was growth in real estate developments, sometimes it was growth in the number of restaurants we opened, and sometimes it was growth in myself as a leader. What ties it all together is that […]