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Texas Hill Country Podcast Network Wins 3 Prestigious Podcast Awards

The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network was recently honored as a triple winner of the 30th Annual Communicator Awards. The three podcasts honored this year were From Last to First: The John Aceti Story, which received an award of Excellence in the Documentary category; The Texas Hill Country Artist Podcast, which received an award of Excellence in the Art and Culture category; and the Museum of Western Art’s podcast It’s Art, Let’s Talk About It, which received an award of Distinction Arts and Culture category.

The Communicator Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the podcast industry. It is awarded by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network competed against over 3,000 entries received from across the US and around the world.

Lauren Angeloni, AIVA Managing Director, said of this year’s selections, “The entries into this season of The Communicator Awards were a great representation of our three decades celebrating innovation and creativity in all forms of communication. I couldn’t have wished for a more diverse and brilliant body of work to be placed in our jurors’ capable hands. I want to congratulate all of the honorees for their well-deserved wins.”

The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network was founded in 2022 to tell stories about the businesses, people, and places that make Texas Hill Country unique. The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network currently has 15 different podcasts. Gilbert Paiz, a co-founder of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network, said, “The idea for the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network was born from the desire for us to help businesses, people, and organizations to tell their story cost-effectively and compellingly. Every business and organization has a story; there is no better way to relay that story than through a podcast. The three Communicator Awards confirm that a podcast, even from a rural podcast network, is effective and can spread the message of any organization or business far and wide.”

The three award-winning podcasts each have a different focus. The Museum of Western Art’s podcast It’s Art, let’s Talk About It is hosted by Darrell Beauchamp, Executive Director of the Museum of Western Art. He interviews nationally known Western artists who have exhibited at the Museum. The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network produces and distributes the podcast. Beauchamp said, “We are honored to be working with the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network on the production of our award-winning podcast “It’s Art, Let’s Talk About It.”  They make it easy to produce, distribute, and market our podcast. Quite frankly, without the expertise of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network folks, there would be no podcast for the Museum of Western Art. They are the leaders in the podcast industry, especially here in the Texas Hill Country.”

The Texas Hill Country Artist Podcast features artists local to the Hill Country. Andrew Gay, a co-founder of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network, said, “The Texas Hill Country Artists Podcast is proof that there are exceptional artists with vibrant stories right here in our backyard. In a world of Joe Rogan’s and larger-than-life Podcasts that intentionally market to a National or Global audience, The Hill Country Artists Podcast officially captures and breathes life into the voices of the local, rural artists and their respective stories. Podcasting for these artists can help them better market themselves within their respective markets as well as help them develop a legacy story about their artistic works.”

Diane Eixman, a local artist who was one of the inspirations to start the podcast, said, “A huge “Thank you” to Tom Fox for supporting the arts and the artist of the Texas Hill Country with his podcast ‘Texas Hill Country Artist.’ His interviewing style is thorough, but he has an incredible knack for making the interviewee feel right at home and like they are speaking with their best friend! I am so thankful for his support, encouragement, and the opportunity given to educate the public through his podcast.”

The podcast, From Last to First: The John Aceti Story was a passion project of another co-founder, Tom Fox. Fox hosted and produced the entire series. Aceti has long wanted to tell his life story, so Fox proposed a 10-part podcast series. Fox provided Aceti with the transcript from each episode, which Aceti then used to form the basis of a chapter in his autobiography, published last fall. Fox said of this podcast series, “Unfortunately, we lost John Aceti earlier this year, but his life and his story live on through this podcast and his autobiography. People literally from Chile to Sweden emailed me to tell me how inspired they were by John Aceti’s story. Working with John was one of the highlights of my professional career.”

Two other Texas Hill Country Podcast Network podcasts have previously won Communicator Awards. The podcast The Night Sky, Two Eclipses Come to Kerrville told the story about the two annular and solar eclipses that came in Kerrville in 2023 and 2024, an award of Excellence in the category Science in 2023. The Hill Country Podcast won a prize of Distinction in the Lifestyles category in 2022 for its episode on ‘The Cookie Lady,’ Julia Cardioshinsky.

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast – Local Kerrville Business Environment

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places and their activities of the Texas Hill Country. In this special episode, I am joined by Andrew Gay, Kenneth O’Neal and Gilbert Paiz to discuss the local business environment in Kerrville.

Gilbert Paiz is a successful entrepreneur with a background in community outreach and thought leadership. Andrew Gay is a seasoned business professional with a wealth of experience in the industry. Kenneth O’Neal is a passionate advocate for mental health and well-being in business, all share a common perspective on the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being in business, especially amid the pandemic. Gilbert and Andrew, who started their own business believe in keeping the customer at the forefront while also caring for the mental health and well-being of their employees. Kenneth, with his extensive experience advocating for a shift in mindset towards mental health and well-being, sees the pandemic as an opportunity for businesses to change their approach and prioritize the well-being of their employees. Join Tom Fox, Gilbert, Andrew, and Kenneth on this episode of the Hill Country Podcast to delve deeper into their perspectives and experiences on prioritizing mental health and well-being in business amid the pandemic.

Key Highlights

  • Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
  • Thriving Local Businesses Making a Positive Impact
  • Building a Culture of Community and Success
  • Creating a Harmonious Work Environment through Goal Alignment
  • Building a Pipeline Through Social Media
  • Embracing Challenges and Continuous Improvement
  • Embracing the Gift of Each Day

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: August 26, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom, Gilbert and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom discusses Shelby Balser being name Principal of the Year in Texas and Schreiner University’s upcoming 100th anniversary.

·      Andrew discusses the Kerrville Economic Investment Council and the City of Kerrville’s request for bonding funding for lifestyle improvements in the city.

·      Gilbert talks about the ongoing drought and the more critical need for water conservation moving to Stage 4. He also discusses the upcoming 5K runs in the City.

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Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: March 11

Experience the best of Kerrville’s news and culture with the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup! Bringing you easy to digest analysis on the headlines and top stories of the day, this podcast is hosted by the Co-Founders of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network – Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz. Every week, Andrew and Gilbert explore the latest buzz in news and the most captivating story of the week. They delve into the Doyle School in Kerrville, Texas, covering a documentary highlighting the history of the school, which was a daughter school for African American kids before desegregation. They also discuss the recent premiere of the documentary at Arcadia Live Theatre, and the Historical Downtown Business Alliance event. Join Andrew and Gilbert as they bring you entertaining, enlightening and entertaining stories every week – along with a friendly reminder to stay safe!

The Weekly News Roundup in the Texas Hill Country Hosted by the Cofounders of the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network. [01:03]

Doyle School in Kerrville, Texas – Exploring Its History and Impact on the Community. [04:34]

Event Hosted by Historical Downtown Business Alliance. [08:13]

Stay Safe During the Weekend [11:35]

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: February 18, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom, Gilbert and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom talks about the claims of car thefts near the Riverwalk and the possible sale of the old Cowboy Steakhouse location to HEB.

·      Gilbert Paiz talks about the demolition of the former Middle School campus buildings and the possible businesses which might move in. He also discusses the upcoming lunch workshop on why businesses need to consider adding a podcast to their marketing initiatives.

·      Andrew talks about the Kerrville Star Gazing party and the Dark Skies initiative. He also discusses a new micor-brewery coming to Kerrville .

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Tom Fox on LinkedIn

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Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

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Why Your Business Needs a Podcast, lunch workshop, March 3

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: February 11, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this inaugural episode, Tom, Gilbert and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom talks about the Kerrville Police Department’s new body cameras and the Kerr County call for volunteer to assist in emergency services. He talks about the weekend ‘Friends of the Library’ book sale at the Butterworth- Library.

·      Gilbert Paiz talks about the upcoming Kerrville City Council election and the new bank coming to Kerrville. Gilbert hopes to enjoy some nice sunshine with yard work this weekend.

·      Andrew talks about the Kerrville School Board election and the number of lawsuits filed in Kerr County District Court. Andrew is looking forward to the concert at RoddyTree Ranch this weekend.

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FTX and Risk: Part 2 – Risk Management and Due Diligence

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the most senior podcast in compliance. In this episode, I conclude a 2-part series on FTX and risk. I am joined by Gilbert Paiz and Andrew Gay, principals in the Texas Hill Country Advisors. In our previous Part 1, we considered risk and risk management through the lens of US-domiciled financial institutions and how their risk management protocols help assess risk and manage it throughout the life cycle of a banking-customer relationship. In this Part 2, we consider individual risk in investing and what type of background information, questions, and due diligence individuals should engage in and how these questions and background investigations apply equally to larger investments made by sophisticated investors, hedge funds, and institutional investors; who should have made them before investing in FTX but they all failed to do so.

Some of the highlights include:

·      What due diligence should an individual perform?

·      What should an individual look for in a financial statement?

·      Why is the physical location of businesses and where it might be incorporated such an important piece of information?

·      What are backstops, guarantees, or other mechanisms to retrieve investments?

·      What Due Diligence mistakes did you see in FTX?

·      What are related party transactions, and why are they problematic?

·      Why are audited financials critical?

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Texas Hill Country Advisors

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FCPA Compliance Report

FTX and Risk: Part 1 – Financial Institutions

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the most senior podcast in compliance. In this episode, I begin a 2-part series on the subjects of FTX and risk. I am joined by Gilbert Paiz and Andrew Gay, principals in the Texas Hill Country Advisors. In Part 1, we consider risk and risk management through the lens of US domiciled financial institutions and how their risk management protocols help to not only assess risk, but manage risk throughout the life cycle of a banking customer relationship. In Part 2, we will consider individual risk in investing and what type of background information, questions and due diligence individuals should engage in and how these questions and background investigations apply equally to larger investments made by sophisticated investors, hedge funds  and institutional investors; who should have made them before investing in FTX but they all failed to do so.

Some of the highlights include:

·      How do banks think of risk?

·      What internal processes or controls are in place to help a bank manage its risks?

·      What types of oversight do banks and financial institutions use to help manage risk?

·      Why are levels of review so critical?

·      How do banks think about customers in terms of risk?

·      Who decides how much risk to allow a customer to engage in with a banks money, whether through loans or other capital?

·      Do bank employees receive ongoing training on risk management issues?

·      What tech is in place to facilitate the management of risk?

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Texas Hill Country Advisors

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The Hill Country Advisors

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits the people and organizations that make this the most unique areas of Texas. Join Tom as he explores the people, places, and their activities of the Texas Hill Country.  In this episode, I visit with Gilbert Paiz and Andrew Gay, the Hill Country Advisors. Highlights include:

  • What brought them to the Hill Country?
  • What is the Hill Country Advisors?
  • What are the services they provide?
  • What do they both love about their profession and their work?

For more information on the Hill Country Advisors, click here.