The best nights at the ballpark often have very little to do with the game itself. In this episode, Adam talks with Tim Jackson, General Manager of the Round Rock Express, about how the franchise has become Central Texas’s “front porch” by blending servant leadership, creative promotions, and a fan experience that goes far beyond the game itself. Tim also shares what it really takes to build something that lasts, and how community, entertainment, and leadership come together to create an experience that keeps people coming back year after year.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

⚾ More Than Baseball: It’s an entertainment and hospitality business, not just a team

🧢 Legacy Leadership: The Ryan Family vision and a community-first approach

🎆 Fan Experience: Promotions, fireworks, and creating unforgettable ballpark moments

⚾ Career Journey: From mascot duties to GM

🏙️ Future Growth: The evolving role of minor league baseball in a growing city

Get in touch with Tim Jackson:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-jackson-08567536

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmyj44/

Round Rock Express:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/round-rock-express/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExpressBaseball

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrexpress/

Website: www.RoundRockExpress.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RRExpressBaseball

Get in touch with Austin Eras

Email: info@austineras.com

Website: https://www.austineras.com/

Call: 512-387-2333

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What if the rise of Austin as a global hub for music, film, tech and culture can be traced back to one event?

For more than three decades, Hugh Forrest helped shape SXSW into one of the most influential gatherings in the world. In this episode, he reflects on the early days of SXSW and the creative energy that helped it grow alongside the city of Austin. Hugh shares his perspective on the people, moments, and culture that helped shape both the event and the city.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎶 SXSW’s Austin Impact: The festival helped shape the city’s identity

✨ The Magic of SXSW: Creativity, culture, and innovation collide

🚀 Early SXSW Growth: A regional event became a global stage

🏙️ Austin’s Role: The city’s culture fueled SXSW’s success

🎤 Iconic Moments: Influential figures and unforgettable stories

🔮 Looking Ahead: The future of SXSW and Austin’s evolution

Get in touch with Hugh Forrest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughforrest/

Website: www.hughforrest.com

Gather and Grow Experiences:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gather-grow-experiences/

Website: www.gatherandgrowexperiences.com

Get in touch with Austin Eras

Email: info@austineras.com

Website: https://www.austineras.com/

Call: 512-387-2333

Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bTMj5WY-4LduZI50w8bvQ/?sub_confirmation=1

What if the future of public education isn’t about working harder, but redesigning leadership entirely? In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Whorton shares her journey from Missouri classrooms to leading one of Texas’ most influential education nonprofits. Drawing lessons from sports, global study, business culture, and her own experience as a foster parent, she challenges the way we’ve structured schools for generations.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎓 Lindsay’s Fifth-Grade Aha Moment: The early spark that set her on a path toward teaching and leadership

🏀 Winning, Losing, Leading: What basketball taught about sustainable success

🛒 H-E-B Leadership Model: Why business culture offers clues for school transformation

🏫 New Leadership Architecture: Moving beyond the overextended principal model

🚀 What’s Next for Holdsworth: Redesigning systems for sustainability

Buy the Book: A New School Leadership Architecture: A Four-Level Framework for Reimagining Roles. Now available on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/LphJA

Get in touch with Dr. Lindsay Whorton:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-whorton-9685aa26/

Website: https://holdsworthcenter.org/a-new-school-leadership-architecture/

Holdsworth Center:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-holdsworth-center/posts/?feedView=all

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoldsworthCenter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holdsworthcenter/

Website: https://holdsworthcenter.org/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHoldsworthCenter

Get in touch with Austin Eras

Email: info@austineras.com

Website: https://www.austineras.com/

Call: 512-387-2333

Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bTMj5WY-4LduZI50w8bvQ/?sub_confirmation=1