Banking on Integrity
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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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Recent Episodes
S2E9 Service, Discipline, and the Long Game of Financial Freedom
Hazem Ahmed and Mack Neff sit down with longtime friend and mentor Paul Nick to trace an extraordinary life spanning wartime service, aviation, and a distinguished insurance career. Paul recounts his…
S2E8 Rethinking Risk, Ownership, and Legacy in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur Markus Nassar joins Hazem and Mack to share his journey from a multicultural upbringing and international travel business to building a multi unit Jimmy John’s empire in Texas. From…
S2E7 Building Community and Belonging Through the YMCA
President and CEO of the Greater Houston YMCA, Stephen Ives, joins Hazem and Mack to explore how the Y strengthens community far beyond treadmills and weight rooms. From youth sports and senior…
S2E6 Navigating Business Cycles in Houston
How did Jimmy Baba's early experiences in his family's business influence his entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, hosts Hazem Ahmed and Mack Neff chat with Jimmy Baba, board member and…
S2E5 The Elevator Conversation That Sparked a Lifelong Partnership
What inspires someone to prioritize community engagement and education advocacy? Eric Calderon, a board member of Integrity Bank, shares his journey, emphasizing education's role in creating…
S2E4 How Family Dynamics Shape Business Success
What are the challenges of maintaining company culture during rapid growth? Caroline Dwairy, a Houston native and board member of Integrity Bank, shares her story on Banking on Integrity. Raised in…
S2E3 Navigating 50+ Years in Oil: Lessons from Gary Wooley
More than fifty years in one industry changes more than résumés. Gary Wooley remembers growing up in post‑World War II New Orleans, finding his way into the oil fields, and unexpectedly discovering a…
S2E2 Growing a Family-Owned Trucking Business: The Sunburst Truck Lines Story
Trucks connect cities. Families fuel the connection. Shaun Leone shares how Sunburst Truck Lines grew from a single truck in 1988 into a company woven into Houston’s ports and railroads. He explains…
S2E1 Tenants First, Profits Follow: A Real Estate Lawyer’s Playbook for Industrial Success
John Able joins Hazem and Mack to share his journey from a struggling student to a world-ranked competitive water skier, accomplished lawyer, and successful real estate investor. He discusses the…
Lessons from Successful Houston Entrepreneurs: Season One Finale
Banking on Integrity closes season one with Hazem and Mack reflecting on eight months of conversations with Houston entrepreneurs, the mission of community banking, and what integrity really looks…
Houston’s Emerging Entrepreneurs: How U of H Students Are Building Careers in Real Estate and Private Equity
Juan Bustamante and Ralph Fady, business students at the University of Houston, join the podcast to share how they are reshaping the campus experience. Through leadership in real estate and private…
Multifamily Market Trends in Houston: What Investors Need to Know Now
Feras Moussa joins the podcast to talk about how he went from his first four-plex on Westheimer to co-founding Disrupt Equity, managing thousands of units. He credits the company's commitment to…
The Role of Accounting in Small Business Sustainability
Rock Dawson, senior advisor at DRDA, joins Hazem and Mack to share how he leverages decades of business and manufacturing experience to help Houston’s small and medium-sized companies achieve…
Beyond the Teller Window: Technology, Trust, and Transformation in Bank Architecture
Scott Clanton’s story at MG Architects is rooted in nearly a century of adaptation, long-term relationships, and creative problem-solving. Over decades, he watched bank design transform from teller…
The Podcast Pivot: How One Former Houston Radio Host Transformed Rejection Into Impact
Rejection often ignites new entrepreneurial paths. After submitting more than 455 job applications and facing endless rejection, Freddy Cruz founded Speke Podcasting, a purpose-driven podcast…
Surviving Enron: Chung Wu’s True Houston Story of Financial Integrity
Integrity often shines brightest in times of crisis. Chung Wu’s story unfolds from his immigrant roots and restaurant struggles to surviving the Enron debacle as a principled financial advisor.…
Consumer Rights and Business Ethics in Houston: Tips from the BBB
Dan Parsons, leader of the Better Business Bureau in Houston and South Texas, shares the story of an organization founded by business owners committed to truth in advertising and voluntary…
Houston Entrepreneurship: Building Billion-Dollar Trust through Community Banking & Mentorship
Robert Wagnon, founder of Republic State Mortgage, joins Hazem and Mack to share how his journey started with a need for money and evolved through mentorship and strong community connections. By…
How to Protect Seniors and Youth from Scams: BBB Houston’s Expert Advice
Jennifer Salazar, executive director of the Houston Better Business Bureau Education Foundation, joins Hazem and Mack to discuss her fight against fraud and cyber threats targeting both seniors and…
Community Banking and Small Business Success: Insights from Dr. Katherine Pulse
Dr. Katherine Pulse, a Houston chiropractor, joins the show to share how she built her practice and the support she found through community banking. She speaks openly about personal hardships, her…
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Banking on Integrity has published 43 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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