Gone to Texas

About Gone to Texas

Welcome to "Gone to Texas," the official podcast of the Texas Economic Development Connection. One of the Top 5 Business Podcasts in Texas. 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 help others who are ready to hang a sign on the door that says, Gone to Texas.

Publisher

Super Dave Quinn, CECD

Category

business · government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2021

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 55 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Turning Passion into Brisket: The Story Behind Evie Mae’s Barbecue Success

   "Super" Dave Quinn interviews Arnis and Mallory Robbins of Evie Mae’s Barbecue about their journey from passion to a successful Texas destination restaurant.

2. 

   24 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Pivoting in a Crisis: Vari’s Journey from Dallas to Global Success

   Host Dave interviews Jason McCann, co-founder and CEO of Vari, exploring the company's pivot to global workspace innovation and its Texas roots.

3. 

   7 May 2026

   EP 07: Made in Kilgore: Global Manufacturing Strength

   "Super" Dave continues the conversation about Kilgore, talking to Tanya Johnson, HR Manager at Camfil. They discuss the company's growth in Kilgore, Texas, and she shares her background in HR and how she was recruited to join Camfil during its expansion, emphasizing the excitement and opportunities that come with building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Tanya talks about Camfil's global reach as a manufacturer of premium clean air solutions and the positive impact this work has for both the environment and local employees. The conversation also explores why Kilgore is a strong location for advanced manufacturing, citing its skilled workforce, strategic location, business parks, and strong support from the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation. Tanya Johnson explains the sense of community in Kilgore and how it contributed to her decision to not just work but also live there. Key Topics Discussed: Camfil’s global impact and advanced manufacturing in Kilgore The importance of clean air solutions for people and the environment Kilgore’s skilled workforce and business environment The role of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation in supporting growth Community life and quality of living in Kilgore Recommended restaurants in Kilgore Get your free Texas business expansion or relocation resources today by visiting www.TexasEDConnection.com (https://texasedconnection.com)

Inside a recent episode

Turning Passion into Brisket: The Story Behind Evie Mae’s Barbecue Success

Published 1 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So I'm driving back from Albuquerque to Tucson after that weekend, and I am just high as a kite on barbecue life. And I'm driving, and even now, I'm just always thinking about what could be different opportunities. If I get focused in on something, I am going to be reckless about pursuing it until I'm not. So that drive home from Albuquerque, I'm thinking about, okay, how could I do this as a business or even a side hustle? What would be required from a permitting standpoint? You're an entrepreneur at heart, right? You're already tinkering like, all right, this has gone from I wonder if I can build it to, hey, I wonder if I can make some money at this. […]

Who has been a guest on Gone to Texas

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Arnis Robbins
• Mallory Robbins
• Jason McCann
• Jason Royse

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

255,989

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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