Matt Shook named one of JuiceLand’s smoothies “Cosmic Charlie” after a Grateful Dead song, and his own path has been just as unconventional. It runs from moving to Austin for music and Barton Springs Pool to rescuing blenders from an evicted juice bar, starting a business with $15,000 and building JuiceLand into 60 locations across Texas.
In this episode of *CEOs You Should Know Dallas-Fort Worth*, iHeartMedia DFW & Central Texas Region President Chris Long sits down with Matt Shook, Founder and CEO of JuiceLand, to talk about entrepreneurship, culture and building a homegrown Texas brand around fresh ingredients, good music and good vibes.
Matt shares why he chose quality of life over ambition, how a little competitive fire eventually pushed JuiceLand to grow and why his advice to young entrepreneurs is “do less deals.” He talks about building a leadership team where five of nine members started out making smoothies, why JuiceLand is staying focused on Texas instead of “hopping fences and picking someone else’s fruit,” and why the CEO himself still answers customers on Instagram. Plus, secret-menu smoothies, a banana car and the philosophy behind a company Matt describes as “a bar for healthy people.”
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29 Sept 2026
Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's
If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes on Long Island to culinary school in Hyde Park to leading brands like TGI Fridays, Logan's Roadhouse and Joe's Crab Shack, and now to the CEO role at P.F. Chang's.
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, iHeartMedia Region President Chris Long sits down with Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's, to talk about hospitality, culinary craft and leading an iconic brand through a turnaround.
Jim traces the influences that shaped him, from a Marine father who taught him work ethic to a mother who made hospitality the center of their home. He shares how a chef's mindset still guides the way he leads, why "the speed of trust" matters when building a leadership team and how P.F. Chang's is working to turn "I like P.F. Chang's, but I haven't been there in a while" into "I love P.F. Chang's, and I was there last night." He also takes Chris inside the brand's turnaround, from renewed focus on the in-restaurant experience and culinary innovation to double-digit sales growth, rising guest traffic and plans to expand P.F. Chang's footprint in the U.S. and around the world.
Guest: Jim Mazany, CEO, P.F. Chang's
Host: Chris Long, Region President, iHeartMedia Dallas-Fort Worth & Central Texas
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14 Sept 2026
Justin White | Founder and CEO of Senior Health Services
Justin White is the Founder and CEO of Senior Health Services, where he leads the company’s vision, growth strategy, and commitment to helping seniors navigate the complex world of Medicare and retirement healthcare. Since founding the company in 2017, White has helped expand the organization into a trusted resource for individuals, families, employers, and retirees seeking guidance on Medicare coverage, enrollment, and long-term healthcare planning.
Prior to launching Senior Health Services, White founded several insurance-focused ventures, including businesses dedicated to serving specialized and underserved markets. His career has been built around simplifying complex insurance decisions and helping clients make informed choices with confidence.
A native Texan, White holds degrees from Angelo State University and the University of Houston. In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, he shares his unique journey from professional opera singer to healthcare entrepreneur, discusses the evolving Medicare landscape, explains common misconceptions facing retirees, and offers insight into the leadership principles that have guided his success. White also discusses the importance of education, trust, and personalized service in an industry that impacts millions of Americans and their families. Under his leadership, Senior Health Services continues its mission of empowering seniors to make confident healthcare decisions while providing support throughout every stage of retirement.
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7 Apr 2026
Houston Tents & Events
Hear a great story about how Darren Randle and his wife Kori started a business at arguably the WORST time ever. And how a fortuitous observation on rainy day in a drive-thru line forever altered their course.
20 Feb 2026
RMH Marketing, founder and CEO Regay Hildreth
Here how Regay launched her company and how she maintains relevancy in an ever-changing media landscape. To be considered as a future guest, please contact mailto:PaulLambert@iheartmedia.com
19 Feb 2026
Houston CEOs You Should Know
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