Whitley Penn Talks
Welcome to Whitley Penn Talks where we give you valuable insights to help you make confident, informed decisions and move your business forward. At Whitley Penn, we serve as the nation's 34th largest full service public accounting firm, headquartered at the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. In 2019, we started this channel as an outlet to regularly inform our listeners on issues and topics that businesses face. Since then, our content has grown and changed, just like us. Now, we aim to give you valuable thought leadership on trending topics and current events effecting global business services to positively impact our listeners personal and professional lives. DISCLAIMER: This podcast and related materials are designed only to provide general information regarding the subject matter discussed during this podcast. The statutes, authorities, and other laws cited in this podcast are subject to change. This podcast and related materials are not intended to provide tax, accounting, legal, or other professional advice to any specific person or entity. Any advice or opinion regarding the application of the subject matter for a specific person or entity should be provided by a competent professional advisor based on an application of the appropriate law and authorities to the facts and circumstances applicable to that person or entity.
Episodes
A great idea is often the launch pad for a successful business, but what three things do founders need to help their business really take off? In this new episode of WP Cares, Emily Landry sits down with Bill Chinn, CEO of The DEC Network in Dallas and Fort Worth, to discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face as they launch and grow their businesses. From securing early-stage investment to navigating new technologies like...
Owner relations can be one of the most important aspects of royalty ownership, and also one of the most difficult to navigate. In this episode of A Crude Bit of Humor, Buffie Campbell is joined by Emily Glass, Whitley Penn Mineral Management Manager. As a fifth-generation mineral owner, Emily shares her first-hand advice on how royalty owners can effectively communicate with operators, navigate ownership changes and acqu...
In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry sits down with Kelsey Dahlke, Director of Education, and Jessica Walsh, VP of Development at Casa Mañana, to explore the powerful combination of theatre, education, and community in Fort Worth.
They explore how Casa Mañana’s three pillars - professional productions, youth education programs, and community initiatives - inspire creativity, encourage personal gr...
In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry is joined by Dr. Paul Bowman, longtime pediatric oncologist and co-chair of Leukemia Texas, who shares clear and hopeful insights on what leukemia is and how far treatment for the disease has come. Alongside him, Ashley Oviedo opens up about her daughter, Perry's, diagnosis, offering an honest and emotional look at the fear, uncertainty, and strength that define a ...
In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Kendall Neukomm is joined by Jolee Patnaude, Revenue Cycle Management Advisory Director at Whitley Penn, and Casey Gage, Finance Specialist at Eunice Health Clinic. They explore the impact of documentation gaps on patient care and reimbursement, common audit findings, including undercoding, how AI and ambient listening tools are transforming clinical documentation, and more. Wh...
In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, WPCares series host Emily Landry speaks with Helena L. Banks, CEO of Our Friends Place, about empowering young women experiencing homelessness to build stable, independent futures. The conversation highlights how education, employment, and community support create lasting change. Helena shares the organization’s mission, its residential and SOAR programs, and what empowerment ...
In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Kendall Neukomm sits down with Buffie Campbell and Jim Bradbury, Partner at James D. Bradbury, PLLC to explore the rapid rise of produced water as a new asset class in Texas. What was once viewed as a waste byproduct of oil and gas operations is now gaining attention from landowners, investors, and policymakers. The conversation breaks down how legal rulings, water scarcity, an...
With tax season well underway, Kendall Neukomm sits down with Whitley Penn Tax Partners Jon P. Karp and Kristen L. Sayegh to break down the most impactful changes shaping 2026 filings. They discuss key developments shaping 2026 tax filings, including updates related to deductions, tip and overtime income, State and Local Tax (SALT) limits, and retirement planning, drawing on observations from current tax returns this sea...
Day 1 Bags began as a small Eagle Scout project and has grown into a statewide effort bringing dignity to youth transitioning through the foster care system. In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry speaks with founder Hunter Beaton and Whitley Penn partner Alan Rich about the personal experiences that sparked the organization and the community partnerships that fuel it today. The conversation highlights ...
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve a community where they can live, learn, and thrive.In this Whitley Penn Talks episode of our Whitley Penn Cares series, we introduce New Danville, a unique ranch style community in the Houston area that provides affordable housing, life skills training, and meaningful connection for adults who have aged out of the school system. From major campus expansion t...
In this episode of our WPCares series, host Emily Landry sits down with Jake Smith and Stephen O’Dell, President and Vice President of Neighbors Eden Project in Midland Texas. Their organization is one of the first recipients of a grant from the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund. What started as a family outing inspired by YouTube lawn care videos has grown into a grassroots nonprofit making a meaningful impact acros...
Join Whitley Penn’s healthcare leaders as they recap key takeaways from our recent Dallas Healthcare Conference. In this episode, we dive into the biggest challenges facing the industry, workforce shortages, AI adoption and security, compliance crackdowns, and succession planning for private practices. Learn how these trends will shape healthcare in 2026 and what you can do to stay ahead.
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In this special announcement episode, host Kendall Jones Neukomm is joined by Toby Cotton and Emily Landry to explore the heart behind the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund. From its founding vision to the impact of its first grant cycle, the conversation highlights how Whitley Penn employees and partners are coming together to serve communities across Texas.
Emily shares stories from the first round of grant recipients and...
Check out Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/bFeOW8FSZGg
In this episode, host Kendall Neukomm reconnects with the WPWealth team, this time bringing on managers Brandon Russ and Tyler Ayres for a thoughtful conversation on the evolving financial landscape. Building on her discussion with WPWealth Partners, Bill Weston and Shane Miller in April, the trio explores how recent developments in shifting tariffs and interest ...
In this episode, host Emily Landry chats with Chris Fuller-Wigg, Co-founder of Austin Farm Sanctuary, about how rescuing two goats turned into a full-blown mission to save farm animals across the country. Chris shares heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) stories of the animals they’ve saved, the wild ride of running a nonprofit, and how the sanctuary is helping people see animals in a whole new light. As a part o...
In this debut episode of 'A Crude Bit of Humor', host Kendall Jones Neukomm kicks off a new energy-focused short series with guests Buffie Campbell, Advisory Managing Director of Mineral Management, and Coby Nathanson, Advisory Senior Manager of Land Administration. Together, they dive into the dynamic world of oil, gas, and mineral rights with wit, insight, and a few unexpected laughs.
From Jurassic Park analogies to eBa...
Are you a student planning to become a CPA? An educator shaping tomorrow’s accounting leaders? Or a professional navigating a shifting talent landscape?
What if the rules just changed and your journey, your curriculum, or your hiring strategy could look completely different?
In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Kendall Jones Neukomm is joined by Valerie King, Associate Director of Early Talent at Whitley Penn,...
Nonprofits today face growing challenges, from funding uncertainty and increased competition with for-profit providers to shifting school demographics and economic pressures. In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry speaks with Jason Ray, CEO of Clayton Youth Enrichment, about how the organization is navigating these changes while continuing to serve thousands of children across North Texas. Learn how the...
In this episode, host Kendall Jones-Neukomm is joined by risk advisory and cybersecurity professionals Jesus Vega and John Williamson to break down Texas Senate Bill 2610, a transformative new law that introduces a “safe harbor” for small and mid-sized businesses in the event of a data breach.
With Texas SB 2610 taking effect on September 1, 2025, this conversation explores how businesses can proactive...
In this episode, host Kendall Jones is joined by Emily Landry from Whitley Penn, along with Jennifer Treviño, Executive Director of Leadership Fort Worth, to explore the current economic climate and its impact on the nonprofit sector.
Together, they discuss the mission behind Whitley Penn’s upcoming Nonprofit Conference in Fort Worth, the leadership programs shaping future changemakers, and the trends influencing th...
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