In this episode of the Bigger Than Business Podcast, host Jeff Holler sits down with Sam Mahrouq—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Mahrouq Enterprises International. Sam shares how he rose from a Palestinian refugee camp to building a business empire that includes Automax dealerships, MEI Auto Finance, Ikon Technologies, and more. He opens up about integrity in business, the value of community, and how setbacks shaped his future success. Shields discusses the Growth-to-Exit program, which guides founder-led businesses in increasing their worth before a sale. He also delves into the emotional aspects of business exits, estate planning, and preserving family legacies. With insights from his book, Wealth That Lasts: 10 Principles of Legacy Wealth, Shields emphasizes values-based wealth management and the power of entrepreneurship to drive meaningful change.

In this episode of Bigger Than Business, James D. Shields, President of Shields Legal Group, shares his journey from attorney to entrepreneur and strategic investor. He reveals how integrating legal expertise with business strategy helps companies maximize value and prepare for successful transitions. Shields discusses the Growth-to-Exit program, which guides founder-led businesses in increasing their worth before a sale. He also delves into the emotional aspects of business exits, estate planning, and preserving family legacies. With insights from his book, Wealth That Lasts: 10 Principles of Legacy Wealth, Shields emphasizes values-based wealth management and the power of entrepreneurship to drive meaningful change.

Join us on the Bigger Than Business Podcast as we sit down with Doug Renfro, President of Renfro Foods, to discuss the journey of this iconic Fort Worth-based family business. From its humble beginnings in a garage to becoming the ninth-largest salsa brand in the U.S., Doug shares insights on family leadership, product innovation, and the challenges of running a multigenerational business.