Built for This with Brian Briscoe

He is the founder of Newtec Business Solutions.  And, for the past three decades, he has been helping companies integrate their communication and collaboration methods.  Before that, you knew him as #30, a runningback for the Dallas Cowboys.  Timmy Newsome shares his purpose-filled life on this episode.Timmy earned a degree in business administration, with a concentration in computer science, from Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.A member of three collegiate football hall of fames, Timmy, a former Dallas Cowboys football player, was named to the The Dallas Cowboys Weekly Newspaper all-decade team (1980-1989).  He finished his career as the 9th leading receiver in Dallas Cowboys history and considered "...one of the more unique players the Cowboys have had..." by Dallascowboys.com (March 24, 2017).Upon being drafted by the Cowboys in 1980, he learned one of his primary roles would be to block for heralded runningback Tony Dorsett.  Timmy played under head coach Hall of Fame head coach Tom Landry during his time in the NFL.Football off seasons (1981-1989) were spent working as a computer-programmer/analyst in banking (ATMs), voter registration and elections systems.  In 1991, Newsome founded Newtec Business Solutions (NBS), developing software for wholesale and distribution businesses.  Today, NBS is a managed services techology company, and unified communications and collaboration products and services provider to the private and education sector.Newsome's past community-service activities include: vice-chairman of the Board Of Trustees at Winston-Salem State University (NC) and before that a member of the board of visitors; chairman of the school-community council for Townview Magnet High School (Dallas, Texas); a member of the school-community council for the Business And Management Center (now part of Townview); and Board Of Directors for Friends of Wednesday's Child.Newsome enjoys long-distance running, tennis, weight-lifting and the performing and visual arts.

Growing up working in the family business has its pros and cons.  This entrepreneur took that opportunity to not only learn the principles of running a business but how to start his own.  He has learned how Dependability and Trust are everything to customers.  AND, this guest just happens to be my brother, Mike Briscoe!Mike is an experienced entrepreneur with more than 35 years as a business owner and operator and leads his team to excel in personalized customer service. As a licensed roofing contractor, he provides valued market insight, analysis, and solutions for our homeowner customers. His company, Classic Roof Systems, serves communities across the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex and all of North Texas through the Argyle, Texas, office. The company serves the Central Texas communities from their new Georgetown, Texas, location.Just as je takes care of families and their homes, family is important to Mike. He has been married to his wife, Sue, and for more than 35 years. Their daughter, Madison, graduated from the University of Arkansas, and their son, Carlton, is a graduate of the University of North Texas.

What is your Why? Business and performance coach Matt Kern believes people don't just need information...they need transformation!  He says we should elevate our mindset with purpose, sharpen our skills, and build a business we are proud of. Matt is a business and performance coach based in Denton, TX, helping real estate professionals and small business owners build clarity, confidence, and consistency in their daily work. After more than two decades in the North Texas real estate industry, he has learned that the greatest breakthroughs happen when people gain the right mindset, the right structure, and the right encouragement at the right time. That’s what he coaches.Matt specializes in guiding agents and business professionals through practical frameworks—goal-setting systems, lead-generation habits, and personal development strategies that create real, measurable growth. His approach blends proven methodologies from Ziglar, Buffini, Hardy and other world-class leaders with his own boots-on-the-ground experience in sales, training, and community leadership.His coaching helps clients build confidence, take ownership of their goals, and develop the behaviors that lead to long-term success.

Greg Aiello is one of the preeminent communications leaders in professional sports.  He spent 11 years as Public Relations Director for the Dallas Cowboys and almost 30 years leading communications for the National Football League.  Greg takes us behind the scenes of PR in this episode.From 1990-2017, he was the public face of the NFL, working closely withi Commissioners Paul Tagliabue and Roger Goodell.  Greg handled high-profile issues for the league, including the concussion crisis, labor negotiations, and player discipline cases.  Prior to joining the league office, he served in public relations and marketing roles with the Cowboys from 1979-1990.

He has spent a career behind the broadcast microphone and in the boardroom leading top media markets, shaping content at ESPN, and building strategic partnerships.  Dave Shore knows what it takes to lead through change, connect with audiences, and build purpose-driven strategies. Dave spent time leading ESPN radio stations in the highly competitive markets of Dallas and Los Angeles.  He helped launch an FM sports station in just three months and developed special relationships with Los Angeles coaching greats with the NBA Lakers and Major League Baseball's Dodgers.He also has a special place in his heart for Lou Gehrig's Disease Awareness and is a champion for the effort help those affected by ALS.

He has a unique way of combining Creativity...Commerce...and Community.  He is a gifted solopreneur dedicated to helping others entrepreneurs elevate their businesses.  Simon Trask also has a heart for helping youth who are aging out of the foster care program.  It's a big challenge that he hopes to be a part of the solution.Simon is the Denton (Texas) Area Director for DIRECTION 61:3.  He helps develop relationships with community leaders and business owners to engage with foster you who are aging out of the system.  His role is to focus on mentorship, career advice, job training, life skills, and support the organization through partnerships.He is also the Founder of Profit Hiker, a program to help business owners discover hidden profit, create margin, avoid financial struggle, and finally feel the freedom of a business that works for you. There are 11 ways to gain lasting elevation in your business, and Simon has developed the program that has the trail maps.

He is the mastermind behind the hit streaming TV series, Vindication, distributed by Angel Studios.  The show is shot at north Texas locations, and the premiere of the new season of Vindication was held in Denton, Texas.  Jarod O'Flaherty, founder of Flyrock Media, talks about the wildly succcessful series, its cast, and his journey to becoming a filmmaker and offers up some industry advice for those seeking to work in the film industry.In 2015, filmmaker Jarod,  set out to create a gospel focused short film, aiming to tour the festival circuit and then eventually land on YouTube. What began as a modest project soon blossomed into a multi-season crime drama series, captivating global audiences in ways no one could have anticipated.The first season of VINDICATION was produced gradually over three years, with episodes filmed a few at a time, always with the uncertainty of how far the series would go. By early 2019, the 10th episode was completed, and a release on Amazon Prime Video was set for August. Upon its debut, the show quickly resonated with viewers, drawing attention from faith-based networks. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as streaming surged to new heights, PureFlix ordered a second season of the popular show.With each new episode and season, VINDICATION's audience—and its loyal fan base, affectionately known as "Vindies"—continued to grow. From its humble beginnings, VINDICATION has evolved into a groundbreaking series, redefining the landscape of faith-based entertainment.  The series is currently in Season Four.

He is an entrepreneur, wildly entertaining, a pizza maker, and has a heart for helping teenagers.  Eddie Fischer is making sure his impact on youth is more than great tasting pizzas.  He talks about building a Clubhouse where teens can connect, strengthen mental health, and discover direction.He is President/CEO of the How U Doin Foundation, inviting teens to Connect, Strengthen Mental Health, and Discover Direction through an Experiential Clubhouse Culture. The Foundation is building a transformative space where teens (ages 13–17) experience Fun, Connection, Discovery, and Direction — the four core elements that inspire growth, belonging, and purpose.Opening Summer 2026 in Northlake, Texas, the How U Doin Foundation Clubhouse will feature a pizza kitchen, podcast studio, and quiet room — all designed to bring teens, families, and communities together in meaningful ways. Together, we’re not just imagining change — we’re building it. We are a Mission In Motion Teen Recovery Advocate, Pizza Enthusiast, Brand Developer, Authentic Story Teller, Connector, Consultant, Educator and Influencer.Eddie describes a perfect day as Beautiful Vulnerable Moments, Laughter, Tears and Conversations all wrapped up into capturing important stories and content to inspire and encourage others to take the leap of faith and begin a journey. Oh yeah can’t forget That’s Delicious PIZZA 🍕 Everything Matters…..

She is a Life Coach, Certified Personal Trianer, and a motivator like you haven't ever met.  She will help you build GAINS over GUILT and tean you to love YOUR life and YOUR body.  Sara Schroeder's "One on One Power Hour" gets under the surface of a limiting belief, identify block, daily self sabotage, and creates a clear path toward your version of what she calls the "AND LIFE."

She believes people rise when someone champions their potential.  And, that is what Hannah McGinty does with her creative agency, Heart Media DFW.  She produces this podcast and helps her clients communicate their mission and purpose.  Heart Media exists to turn bold stories into brands people believe in.As the CEO of Heart Media since August 2019, Hannah leads a powerhouse creative agency shaping bold stories into brands people trust through web design, web development, brand-aligned visuals, photography and videography, and strategic marketing and advertising. Over the past five years, Heart Media has partnered with dozens of brands and community leaders to bring clarity and creative excellence to their message. She works closely with her creative partners to help clients communicate their mission with clarity and purpose across every platform.Her expertise spans visual storytelling, cinematography, post-production editing, creative direction, brand identity development, and strategic content planning. Hannah leads with a people-first philosophy that shapes her team culture and every client experience. She is committed to building narrative-driven work for small businesses, nonprofits, educators, and city leadership. Guided by a simple belief—that people rise when someone champions their potential—she aims to elevate the stories of the communities she serves, creating meaningful connection and lasting impact through powerful visual storytelling. She is focused on growing Heart Media’s impact across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, helping mission-driven organizations scale their influence through purposeful storytelling.

He is a long-time banking executive and a master business networker.  His passion for theater is evident in his empowering personality.  Aaron Benedict is all about building relationships.  He shares his keen perspective on Equipping, Empowering, and Encouraging in this episode.Experienced Branch Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Internal Audit, Sales, Management, Multi-Unit Management, and Business Process Improvement. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Theatre/Theater from Saint Louis University. 

He spent more than two decades as the voice of the NBA San Antonio Spurs.  He remains active in sports broadcasting after his retirement from the league.  And, he has a passion for writing and recording music and has also written an entertaining book.  Bill Schoening takes us on his life journey in this episode.

He went to school to become an accountant, started in the business world, but eventually found his way to college athletics and working to make an imapact on student-athletes and their lives.  Rick Villarreal talks about faith, family, and how failures are always the steps to great success.

He spent almost 20 years in the communications department with the NBA Dallas Mavericks.  He had public relations assignments with NBC Television Network, the U.S. Department of Education, The White House, national public relations agencies, and now for 17 years, founder of his own PR company.  Kevin Sullivan has met a lot of interesting people along the way and shares those interactions in this episode.

Phil Rogers grew up in Texas working as a sportswriter for Dallas newspapers.  He became a nationally respected journalist covering the Texas Rangers Baseball Club and Major League Baseball.  Phil shares his journey of chasing his dream of becoming a sportswriter.

She is a luxury travel advisor and an owner of one of the pre-emiment agencies of luxury travel in the Southwest.  As an expert travel advisor for more than 35 years, she manages hundreds of trips annually across the world and is eager to learn the history and culture of her destinations to bring them to life for her travelers.  Arlene Thompson-Brantley is a world traveler and spends much of her time planning exotic and luxurious travel experiences for others.  She shares some of her travel adventures on this episode!

Earth stewardship...what does that mean?  This storyteller and photographer from Texas is on a mission to share the story of ocean balance, human connection, and seat turtles!  Randy Kerry and his team with The Sea Turle and Us Project have traveled to the waters of Dominica to document this powerful story. 

Bob Condron grew up on farms and ranches in West Texas.  He graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and began an illustrious sports communications career that would lead him from college athletics to destinations around the world.  During his 30 years with the United States Olympic Committee, Bob told many Olympian stories, and he takes along his Olympic journey in this episode.

Music is what moves people!  Those are the words of Chuck Rhodes, a longtime music industry professional in Nashville, where he has worked with a Who's Who in the music recording industry. Chuck takes us down the road of his record label, promotion, and management career.

University sports communications is what brought him to the Lone Star State in 1995.  A member of the University of North Texas athletics department for more than 30 years, he has seen massive growth in that program and its impact on the community and beyond.  A master networker and people person, Hank Dickenson now helps elevate all that the City of Denton, Texas, has to offer as a member of the Chamber of Commerce leadership team.

With a business degree in hand and a potent swing from the tee box, Mike Barnett set out to be a club golf professional.  But, his entrepreneurial spirit would lead him to own several businesses before come home to Denton, Texas, to buy and now franchise one of Denton's iconic burger restaureants since the 1970s.  Mike talks about his journey and his vision ahead.

He started as a radio disc jockey in Ohio.  Made his way eventually to Dallas on the television production side and ended up directing Texas Rangers Baseball telecasts for almost four decades.  He is also an author and has penned some very meaningful books about purpose, faith, and commitment.  Dave Burchett talks about his successful TV directing career and what continues to give him purpose.

She is a massage therapist at heart and became a business owner by accident.  What started as a business in her home in 2009 is now grossing over $1 million annually.  She is a forward-thinking entrepreneur whose grit and determination helped her business overcome a shutdown during the COVID pandemic.  Now, she has her eyes set on expanding her people-first business through franchising.  Amber Briggle shares her entrepreneurial spirit and journey.

This fantasy adventure novelist knew she wasn't meant to have a desk job when she spent hours daydreaming about places that didn't exist.  Her last day in that setting was one Halloween!  Now, she is two books into a 9-book series with the third book due in 2026.  The series centers around the character, Fynneas Fog.  Author Brooklyn Quintana shares her journey of becoming a writer and the fantasy world she lives in with her book characters.

Dr. Kelly Moline, PharmD, went the traditional route of getting a pharmaology degree.  But, she saw some frustrating patterns in traditional pharmacy and is now blending her pharmacy background with functional medicine...a more holistic approach to wellness.  Kelly talks about why she created her own practice, The Moline Method, to specifically help new moms and families in general.

Craig Way made his way from North Carolina to Texas as a college student to study broadcasting at the University of North Texas.  Got his first break in radio by hosting a high school football scoreboard show at KRLD in Dallas.  Now, he can name every high school mascot in the state!  He is the voice of the Texas State Football Championships and University of Texas Longhorns Athletics.

He's a University of North Texas graduate and product of the great Bill Mercer broadcasting class.  An original member of the cast of characters who launched the industry-changing all-sports radio station, KTCK "The Ticket" in Dallas.  George Dunham talks about his love of radio, his family, and his beloved alma mater.

From the football field to the pulpit to a battle three times with cancer....his own, his wife, and his daughter.  Mitch Maher's life journey is one of courage, faith, and restoration.

Art Hains knew early on he wanted to be a sportscaster.  The Missouri native made his way to Southern Methodist University to study journalism, worked at renowned Dallas radio station, KRLD, before making his way back to his home state to call college sports for four decades as well as the Kansas City Chiefs pre- and postgame shows.  Art shares some entertaining stories of his broadcast career as well as how a rare case of West Nile Virus changed the course of his life.

Chuck Cooperstein has been the radio play-by-play voice of the NBA Dallas Mavericks for two decades.  The University of Florida graduate started his career in New York City with the iconic telephone sports service, SportsPhone.  He came to KRLD radio in Dallas in 1984, and his career includes extensive sports broadcasting opportunites with play-by-play stints with TCU and the University of Texas football, as well as TCU, Texas A&M, and SMU basketball.  He was named Texas Sportscaster of the year in 2022.

Jason Young's life has not always been easy.  Raised by his grandmother, her loss sent him spiraling into addiction.  But, he found a way out to recovery and a fulfilling life.  Now, he spends his days and nights helping others make that same recovery through the faith-based nonprofit organization, Denton Freedom House. Hear his journey of hope, compassion, and fulfillment. Follow Jason on TikTok @pastorjasonyoung. Find out more about Denton Freedom House at www.dentonfreedomhouse.org.

Chris Watts is a former Mayor of Denton, Texas, and is running again for that office in 2026.  He experienced a childhood that included homelessness and family struggle.  But, he overcame those obstacles to earn a college degree, start a business, and serve as a community leader. Chris talks about his journey of faith, redemption, and hope.  

She's a Girl Boss Entrepreneur...a visionary.  Gabriela Camargo-Shirley was born to be a leader.  She is a successful culinary chef, business starter, philanthropist, and overcomer. Hear her journey of transformative power of passion, hard work, and commitment to community.

As Vice President/Director of Athletics at the University of North Texas, Jared Mosley is a leader of more than 300 student-athletes on campus. Jared talks about the challenges in today's intercollegiate athletics landscape that includes Name/Image/Likeness (NIL), the transfer portal, conference alignment, and preparing young people for life ahead. He talks about the importance of success on and off the field for students as they navigate their college experience.

Makaila Nichols is an overcomer, entrepreneur, model, Best-Selling author, and anti-bullying advocate.  She began her model runway career in her teens and was the victim of bullying and much more.  Now, in her mid-20s, Makaila talks about the best-selling book she wrote at the age of 18 and about how the hurdles she has faced have shaped her to be the person she is today.

This year (2025) marks the 47th season of broadcasting Dallas Cowboys football for Brad Sham. He is a broadcasting icon who has covered every sport you can imagine.  He has some stories!  And, he gave me my first job in radio in Dallas and has been a mentor to many aspiring young broadcasters who have gone on to great success in their careers.

Marjorie Herrera Lewis is a trailblazer.  She was the first female newspaper beat writer for the Dallas Cowboys.  And, she is a book author.  She tells the gripping story of Tylene Wilson, a teacher at a school in Brownwood, Texas, in the 1940s when all the men go off to World War II.  And, there is a movie in the making!

Brian Briscoe is a senior communications leader with more than 30 years of experience in the public relations industry. His focus has been on developing creative public relations and communications plans, managing crisis communications, and fostering brand/community relations.  Over three decades, Brian has developed strong relationships with local, regional, and national media contacts and corporate constituents. Having worked as a media journalist for 10 years prior to his public relations career, he offers a keen perspective and insight to communications for clients. Building strong personal relationships in media sectors and within the public relations industry has been, and continues to be, a strength of his approach to serving clients in a one-on-one style.

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