Gone to Texas

By: Super Dave Quinn CECD
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • Welcome to "Gone to Texas," the official podcast of the Texas Economic Development Connection. On every episode, we share the stories of business owners and CEOs who have relocated or expanded their business into Texas. Our goal is to use these stories as a guide to helps others who are ready to hang a sign on the door that says, Gone to Texas.
    Day One Experts
    Show more Show less
Economics Leadership Political Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Episode 29 - Gary Dobyns, Dobyns Rods, Sulphur Springs, TX

    Episode 29 - Gary Dobyns, Dobyns Rods, Sulphur Springs, TX
    Sep 16 2024
    In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave welcomes Gary Dobyns, Founder of Dobyns Rods, based in Sulphur Springs, TX. Gary shares his inspiring story of moving his fishing rod company from California to Sulphur Springs over seven years ago and what made him completely pick up his life and his company.

    Gary also talks about the challenges he faced with high costs and bureaucratic hurdles in California, and how the welcoming, business-friendly environment in Texas transformed his operations. He talks about how the EDC in Sulphur Springs helped Gary with significant growth, tripling in size!

    Gary also highlights the exceptional fishing opportunities at Lake Fork and the unmatched customer service and operational benefits he found in Texas.

    To find out more, visit our sponsors page at:
    https://www.gonetotexaspodcast.com/sponsors/
    Show more Show less
    32 mins
  • Episode 28 - Joey Evans, TNW Corporation, Gonzales, TX

    Episode 28 - Joey Evans, TNW Corporation, Gonzales, TX
    Aug 15 2024
    In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave is joined by Joey Evans, the Director of Business Support and Development at TNW Corporation. Joey shares his extensive experience in the rail industry, having worked his way up from being a conductor on the East Coast to his current role in Texas. They discuss the significant role of short-line railroads in the logistics industry, particularly in facilitating the quick relocation and expansion of small to medium-sized businesses.

    Joey highlights the key advantages of short-line railroads, such as personalized, agile service and leveraging advanced technologies for more efficient operations. They also discuss the importance of partnerships with local economic development corporations to support business owners looking to expand or relocate to Texas.

    They talk about real-world examples of TNW Corporation’s collaborations with economic developers, particularly in Gonzales, Texas. Joey explains how these partnerships help streamline processes and offer critical local insights that help businesses grow effectively.

    Key Topics Discussed:
    • Changes in the logistics industry and the impact of technology

    • The need for quick business relocations



    • Roles and benefits of short-line railroads

    • Differences between Class 1 and short-line railroads

    • The importance of partnerships with economic development corporations

    • Community engagement and personalized service

    • Steps to engage with short-line railroads

    • Supporting small businesses with rail logistics
    Show more Show less
    27 mins
  • Episode 27 - Amy Story, Boerne/Kendall Country EDC

    Episode 27 - Amy Story, Boerne/Kendall Country EDC
    Jul 10 2024
    In this episode of Gone to Texas, host "Super" Dave Quinn sits down with Amy Story, who runs the Boerne/Kendall County Economic Development Corporation (BKC EDC) in the Alamo region of Texas. Amy shares insights into the role of local economic developers in assisting businesses as they move to or expand in new communities like Boerne. She talks about the importance of having local connections and resources to navigate the nuances of establishing a business in a new community.

    Amy also discusses how her organization helps businesses from start to finish, whether they need permits or are looking for the right community fit. The conversation also covers the strategic focus areas for business growth in Boerne, including key industries like light manufacturing, biosciences, and agri-tech. Amy explains the innovative measures they have taken to foster entrepreneurship, such as creating an angel network and a co-working space called Das GreenHaus. She highlights the resources available to businesses and Boerne's supportive community environment. They also offer practical advice for business owners considering relocation to Boerne and the value of connecting with local economic developers for a smoother transition.

    To learn more about Boerne/Kendall County EDC, visit our sponsorship page at: https://www.gonetotexaspodcast.com/sponsors/
    Show more Show less
    23 mins

What listeners say about Gone to Texas

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Kim Newton

Great!

Wonderful resource for economic development in the great state of Texas! Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Kelsee

A Must Listen

Great new series to hear firsthand why so many companies are choosing Texas. The personal stories highlight the business decision for relocating to Texas and are full of thought provoking questions to determine how to leverage the opportunities for growth. Can't wait for more episodes!

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!