Coffee With Claire

They call it “the sport of kings” because one of the first jockeys was a king! Yet horse racing has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry enjoyed by millions all over the world.Our guest today works at one of the premiere horse racing facilities in America. A native Texan and US Army veteran, he is also the product of a unique college program that has trained and prepared some of the industry’s stars!Tune in to learn more about the horse racing industry and Lone Star Park Grand Prairie!

Are you more apt to wade into shallow water than to dive deep into the sea? Sometimes we must—must - push ourselves in order to transform into the person we are supposed to be. We all have a personal journey that is ours alone.My guest today has navigated her own personal journey through waters of many depths. She knows only too well when and why to step into deeper waters.Join me and Rachel Graham as we delve into her mission of helping educate people about overcoming huge obstacles to find real meaning and purpose in their lives.

The mindset of an entrepreneur is their strongest asset. It’s their imagination that dreams up the idea, their strategic thinking and planning that allows the plan to unfold, and their determination and will power that gets them through the uncharted waters. It’s patience and persistence that keeps them going.However, in this fast-paced world in which we live, we don’t always allow ourselves down time, we can forget to slow down and recharge our batteries. So, how do we, as entrepreneurs, keep ourselves moving forward at the speed of light, while also taking care of ourselves and get balanced? That’s where mindfulness steps in. John Edmonson, Director of Wellness and Life Coach at Healing Springs Ranch, has a fascinating approach to mindfulness and it’s end goal. In today’s episode, John will answer these questions and more.

Like everything else, the wine industry has been impacted by changes in demographics, technology, and budgets. It’s not necessary to travel to France anymore to get high-quality French wines. The challenge is, how to get the wines in the hands of the consumers to maximize the quality, minimize the time, and fit into their budget?The wine world is changing from wholesale to direct sales. The rapid consolidation of grocery, retail, and wholesalers is creating a narrower path to market, especially for small wineries and limited production wines. The future opportunity for fine wine producers is to sell directly from the wineries to the consumers. But how do they find those distribution points?Join Claire and her guest, Rashmi Malhotra, as Rashmi explains how one of the world’s leading family-owned luxury fine wine companies has taken their 56 years of winery experience, leveraged education, technology and their vision for the future, to create a side opportunity like no other. Stay tuned and learn about Boisset

You’ve spent your life and career building a business and the time has come to make a change.You want to sell it and retire or pass it on to your kids.What’s next?Millions of the Baby Boomer generation are facing this question every day. Over the next 10 years, 76% of business owners plan to sell or transfer their companies. That translates to $4 1/2 millionbusinesses and $10 trillion in value!Stay tuned to learn more about this massive change in our business community and how exit planning is good for your business.

What if you had a hobby you enjoyed so much you wanted to include all of your friends? And what if you wanted to create a community event in your hometown that benefited a much-loved local charity? How would you do that?Our guest today did just that by gathering his friends and family, involved local schools, businesses and social services, and created an event that combines fun and giving on a Saturday every spring.Join us today to learn all about Wheels of Hope Car Show.

How many of you, as business owners, make it a point to laugh every day? Or how many of you get mad at your employees for laughing too loud or having a good time at work?Did you know that laughter at work is one of the best ways to develop creative thinking? Did you know that employees who enjoy their work environment are more loyal to the company, creating less turnover and they call in sick less?Aren’t those big contributors to your company’s productivity and profitability?Maybe you should be looking just as much at the laugh lines on your employee’s faces as you do to the bottom line of your P&L statements! On this episode of Coffee with Claire, our guest is public speaker and author Joel Zeff. Joel has made it his mission to remind corporations that fun and passion are pathways to success. Stay tuned to learn more about his take on speaking, teamwork and leadership viewed through the lens of mindful playfulness!

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. Or so said, of all people, Charles Dickens.We all think of laughter as good times, fun times and not really about work. But what if you could make a living from laughter? Our guest today has done just that.Von Daniel is the CEO and owner of The Comedy Arena in McKinney, Texas, home of ComedySportzDallas. He is a creative problem solver with training and experience with marketing, branding, graphic design, e-commerce and…comedy.Stay with us as Von and I talk about how he turned laughter into a full-time, profitable business that’s been around for almost 20 years.

Life is an adventure to be experienced. And done so intentionally. When you take responsibility for your personal growth, you put yourself on the path to fulfilling your life’s purpose.Being intentional in your life also opens you up to conversation and to learning. It helps you build a network of friends and business contacts and also builds your self-confidence. You have to lead yourself before you can become a leader.Our guest today is Nancy Canada, a principal consultant with New Paradigm Advisors, an executive director with The John Maxwell Team and a former human resources leader responsible for finding, evaluating and integrating talent into organizations. Nancy knows people, processes and success.Tune in to hear how to live life intentionally and fully!

The world is an ever-more complicated and intricate place with so many internal and external forces at work on our minds, our health and intellect. Knowing what is going on around us as it impacts our health is increasingly important. Cell phones, digital signals and other emitted waves are bombarding our bodies daily. What do we need to know? How can we protect ourselves? Our guest is Dagmar Fleming, founder of “Unlock Your Success.” She is an international success coach and intuitive healer who helps individuals accelerate their growth, life purpose, and income potential. Through her research of helping people of all kinds, she has uncovered information about wireless radiation, the difference between 2 G and 5G, and how it affects us on a biological level. Tune in to learn more about this everyday force and how you can understand its impact on you!

We are all living in an age of the internet of things, big data, artificial intelligence and data security.What is the advantage of marrying technology and healthcare?When it comes to our health, using these technologies and concepts to improve and enhance our daily lives only seems natural. So what does it take to have wearable bio sensors a part of our day-to-day lives? What advantage is it to have all of our health history in a digital form?Our guest is Pete Ianace, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Vital Tech Innovations, and President of ComCam International. Pete caught us up with the impact of technology on the future of healthcare. Pete knows technology and he knows healthcare. Tune in to hear the latest on the intersection of these two fields.

How many of you, as business owners, make it a point to laugh every day? Or how many of you get mad at your employees for laughing too loud or having a good time at work?Did you know that laughter at work is one of the best ways to develop creative thinking? Did you know that employees who enjoy their work environment are more loyal to the company, creating less turnover and they call in sick less?Aren’t those big contributors to your company’s productivity and profitability?Maybe you should be looking just as much at the laugh lines on your employee’s faces as you do to the bottom line of your P&L statements! On this episode of Coffee with Claire, our guest is public speaker and author Joel Zeff. Joel has made it his mission to remind corporations that fun and passion are pathways to success. Stay tuned to learn more about his take on speaking, teamwork and leadership viewed through the lens of mindful playfulness!

The mindset of an entrepreneur is their strongest asset. It’s their imagination that dreams up the idea, their strategic thinking and planning that allows the plan to unfold, and their determination and will power that gets them through the uncharted waters. It’s patience and persistence that keeps them going.However, in this fast-paced world in which we live, we don’t always allow ourselves down time, we can forget to slow down and recharge our batteries. So, how do we, as entrepreneurs, keep ourselves moving forward at the speed of light, while also taking care of ourselves and get balanced? That’s where mindfulness steps in. John Edmonson, Director of Wellness and Life Coach at Healing Springs Ranch, has a fascinating approach to mindfulness and it’s end goal. In today’s episode, John will answer these questions and more.

On today’s episode of Coffee With Claire we are learning about craft beer! According to several reliable internet sources including Brewfanatics and the craft brewery.org, here’s a compilation of the top ten reasons why you should drink craft beer. 1. Craft beer tastes better. 2. More alcohol. 3. Less trips to the bathroom! 4. Health benefits! 5. More choices. 6. Less expensive. 7. Less calories. 8. Better ingredients. 9. Supporting the local economy. 10. Environmentally sustainable.We are thrilled to welcome back to Coffee with Claire Michael Peticolas. Michael is a fifth-generation Texas trial attorney and owner/operator of Dallas’ Peticolas Brewing Company. After practicing law for a decade, Michael turned to his passion for craft beer. Since 2011, Peticolas Brewing Company has won numerous local and national awards, and is an established craft beer industry leader in Texas.Stay tuned to hear more about the current craft beer buzz!

Have you ever had a bad customer experience? Odds are you have. Fact is, a lot of us tend to run into some rough customer service from time to time. And usually it's understandable, but it's never acceptable. And when it comes to poor customer service, the problems don't start with your customers - they start with your employees. Just ask Chris-James Cognetta. He's a consumer experience expert, and today on a brand new episode of Coffee with Claire, he's sitting down with Claire to talk about how customer service can be tailored at a management level, what that can mean for your employees, and how you can shift your thinking to have a customer-focused business at every level!

Like everything else, the wine industry has been impacted by changes in demographics, technology, and budgets. It’s not necessary to travel to France anymore to get high quality French wines. The challenge is, how to get the wines in the hands of the consumers to maximize the quality, minimize the time, and fit into their budget?The wine world is changing from wholesale to direct sales. The rapid consolidation of grocery, retail and wholesalers is creating a narrower path to market, especially for small wineries and limited production wines. The future opportunity for fine wine producers is to sell direct from the wineries to the consumers. But how do they find those distribution points?Join Claire and her guest, Rashmi Malhotra, as Rashmi explains how one of the world’s leading family-owned luxury fine wine companies has taken their 56 years of winery experience, leveraged education, technology and their vision for the future, to create a side opportunity like no other. Stay tuned and learn about Boisset win

Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet? Our skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensation of touch, heat and cold. And this week on a brand new episode of Coffee with Claire, we're welcoming Sue Moore back to the show to educate us on the importance of skincare and help us understand in practical terms some of the most common questions and misconceptions around caring for your skin.

This episode features Claire's interview with entrepreneurs Sungwoo Chun of Adpop and Jonathan Kim of TechMillennial.

We're excited to announce the triumphant return of Coffee with Claire! On the first episode of Season 3 of the show, Claire Billingsley sits down with Paul Maynard, Claire's Communications Director, to talk about this new beginning. But where's the new show happening? What can you expect in the new season? And where in the world has Claire Billingsley been? Tune in to find out!