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Banking on Integrity

Hazem Ahmed

Explore the heart of Houston's business community with Banking on Integrity, brought to you by Integrity Bank. Join founders Hazem Ahmad and Mack Neff as they interview local entrepreneurs, sharing their journeys of success, overcoming challenges, and driving Houston forward.

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Episodi

66 episodi

  1. It Started With No Business Plan: The Legendary Story Behind Brennan's of Houston 34:56
  2. A Pink Slip Can Become a Career Faster Than You Planned 30:39
  3. She Made 75 Cold Calls a Day. Now She Serves 450 Businesses. 28:28
  4. Two Years of Integrity: Hazem and Mack on Building a Bank From Scratch 29:59
  5. They’re Building a Business Around the Injury No One Can See 31:20
  6. He Took Over a Struggling Family Business at 27 31:43
  7. Season Two Recap: Food, Family, and Integrity 30:10
  8. How a First‑Generation Houstonian Became Integrity Bank's CFO 29:13
  9. How Tough Cycles Can Teach You How to Lend With Discipline 32:54
  10. Starting a Running Shoe Company in College: Veloci’s Origin Story 30:59
  11. Beyond the Rate: What Integrity Bank Looks for in a Deal 32:53
  12. Still a Mom: Meet the Woman Who Turned Grief Into a Gift for Houston 31:45
  13. How Integrity Bank Protects Borrowers and Depositors at the Same Time 34:44
  14. Closed in 37 Days: What a Well-Run SBA Loan Actually Looks Like 32:48
  15. The Bank That Calls You at 11 PM When Something Looks Wrong 30:29
  16. If You Know Her, You Know Integrity Bank 28:48
  17. Where Families Come First: Serving Houston's Immigrant Community With Integrity 31:47
  18. Houston Tex‑Mex Legacy, Part Two: Domenic Laurenzo 34:28
  19. Houston Tex‑Mex Legacy, Part One: Phyllis Mandola 31:35
  20. The Huynh Restaurant Story: Houston Hospitality with Vietnamese Roots 31:03
  21. A Million‑Dollar Spin and a Lifetime of Relationships 38:41
  22. Borderless Banking for Small Business 33:24
  23. The “Career Loan” That Built a Chemical Powerhouse 28:42
  24. Service, Discipline, and the Long Game of Financial Freedom 34:46
  25. Rethinking Risk, Ownership, and Legacy in Entrepreneurship 32:09
  26. Building Community and Belonging Through the YMCA 29:48
  27. Navigating Business Cycles in Houston 29:40
  28. The Elevator Conversation That Sparked a Lifelong Partnership 31:29
  29. How Family Dynamics Shape Business Success 29:45
  30. Navigating 50+ Years in Oil: Lessons from Gary Wooley 30:54
  31. Growing a Family-Owned Trucking Business: The Sunburst Truck Lines Story 31:06
  32. Tenants First, Profits Follow: A Real Estate Lawyer’s Playbook for Industrial Success 30:40
  33. Lessons from Successful Houston Entrepreneurs: Season One Finale 37:24
  34. Houston’s Emerging Entrepreneurs: How U of H Students Are Building Careers in Real Estate and Private Equity 29:27
  35. Multifamily Market Trends in Houston: What Investors Need to Know Now 32:38
  36. The Role of Accounting in Small Business Sustainability 32:37
  37. Beyond the Teller Window: Technology, Trust, and Transformation in Bank Architecture 32:41
  38. The Podcast Pivot: How One Former Houston Radio Host Transformed Rejection Into Impact 31:11
  39. Surviving Enron: Chung Wu’s True Houston Story of Financial Integrity 40:52
  40. Consumer Rights and Business Ethics in Houston: Tips from the BBB 32:12
  41. Houston Entrepreneurship: Building Billion-Dollar Trust through Community Banking & Mentorship 37:17
  42. How to Protect Seniors and Youth from Scams: BBB Houston’s Expert Advice 31:37
  43. Community Banking and Small Business Success: Insights from Dr. Katherine Pulse 21:04
  44. Community Banks vs. Big Banks: Navigating Industry Consolidation in Houston 33:30
  45. Lead With Love, Build With Grit: A Family Legacy in Air Conditioning 27:57
  46. Integrity in Action: Growing a Community Bank for Houston’s Businesses 28:19
  47. Building a Strong Brand: Marketing Tips for Small Businesses in Houston 30:04
  48. Building a Family Legacy: The Texan Title Success Story 29:25
  49. The State of Houston’s Luxury Real Estate Market: Insights from NAN Properties 29:28
  50. From Bean to Business: What Drives a 25-Year-Old to Build Houston’s Newest Empires? 27:05