Connecting the Dots with Jeff Sandford
Connecting the Dots is a podcast about what really goes on behind the scenes of Stephenville—business, leadership, and the people building something meaningful. From early mornings to late nights, we sit down with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and difference-makers to uncover the decisions, challenges, and moments that don’t always get talked about. Because when you start connecting the people, the ideas, and the opportunities… you realize none of it is random. It connects.
Episodes
On this episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with the legendary JJ Hampton — an 18-time World Champion, 25-time National Champion, and a proud member of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
JJ shares her story of growing up in the western world, building a championship career, and what it took to compete at the highest level across multiple disciplines. She also opens up about the importance of family, the people who help...
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, Jeff sits down with James Andrae to talk about the craft behind shaping hats and the uniqueness that goes into every cowboy hat he creates. Each hat tells a different story — shaped by the person wearing it, the life they live, and the style that makes them who they are.
James shares what goes into creating a custom hat, from the small details to the personal touches that make each piece...
On this week’s episode of Connecting the Dots, we welcome Kerri Massey, President and CEO of Holy Angels in Belmont, North Carolina. Holy Angels is a private, 24-hour care facility dedicated to serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Kerri shares more about the heart behind Holy Angels, the importance of compassion and service, and how organizations like this can make a lasting impact on t...
Bo Moore is an upcoming music artist with a story built on hard work, growth, and staying with it.
After coming up short in last year’s Larry Joe Taylor Singer/Songwriter Contest, Bo came back better, won this year’s contest, and earned the chance to debut at the festival.
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, Bo talks about how he got into music, what he learned from losing, how he improved as an artist, and what it me...
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with Stephenville Mayor Lonn Reisman to talk about his journey to Stephenville, his legendary coaching career, and the moments that made him want to call this community home.
Lonn shares why he decided to stay in Stephenville, what led him to run for mayor, and how a simple decision to not say “no” helped change the trajectory of a young man’s basketball career. F...
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with Dan Hunter, State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency, to talk about agriculture, leadership, and the role FSA plays in supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across Texas.
From helping producers navigate programs and resources to understanding the challenges facing today’s agriculture industry, Dan shares what it takes to serve at the state level ...
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with Steve Urayzs, Athletic Director at Tarleton State University, to talk about leadership, growth, and the vision behind Tarleton Athletics’ rise on the national stage.From navigating the transition to Division I to building a culture of excellence across every program, Steve shares what it takes to lead at a high level and how Tarleton continues to elevate its impact&mdas...
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with Texas country legend Larry Joe Taylor to talk about his journey, the evolution of Texas music, and the impact of the iconic Larry Joe Taylor Music Festival. As our very first episode, we couldn’t think of a better guest to help set the tone—connecting stories, people, and the roots that make Stephenville special.
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