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The McKinney Podcast

The McKinney Podcast

Written by: James Jenkins & Fred Mahusay
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The McKinney Podcast celebrates what makes McKinney, Texas an amazing place to live that is "Unique By Nature." We are co-hosted by Fred Mahusay, owner of FredShots Photography, and James Jenkins, CEO of RiskWell. The McKinney Podcast features lively commentary on local happenings and interviews with civic leaders, entrepreneurs and citizens who are making our city a wonderful place to live and work.© The McKinney Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
Episodes
  • Brandon Averhart - Kidgenuity

    Brandon Averhart - Kidgenuity
    Jul 16 2026
    Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guest for this episode is Brandon Averhart, Founder of Kidgenuity. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: Growing up in Dallas and overcoming a brain tumor diagnosis as a teenager Serving in the Air Force as an F-16 avionics technician in Afghanistan Earning a marketing degree from UNT after leaving the military Building a career in marketing before moving into consulting work Spotting a need for better toddler mealtime solutions while raising his own kids Founding Kidgenuity and designing the tantrum-proof Tracy plate Seeking mentors and feedback ahead of a Kickstarter launch Choosing McKinney's Lake Forest neighborhood for its community and green spaces Building future products around McKinney community feedback Resources Mentioned: https://kidgenuity.com Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.
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    40 mins
  • Blake Sellers - Honest1 Auto Care McKinney

    Blake Sellers - Honest1 Auto Care McKinney
    Jul 6 2026
    Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guest for this episode is Blake Sellers, Owner of Honest1 Auto Care McKinney. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: Growing up in rural Pennsylvania before moving to Connecticut as a teen Studying industrial engineering and operations research at Cornell University Starting Blake's career at Texas Instruments, then earning an MBA at UT Austin Spending seventeen years at Touche Ross, later Deloitte, including a partnership Living in Milan, Italy for two years on an expat assignment Pursuing entrepreneurial ventures in renewable energy after leaving corporate life Opening Honest1 Auto Care on Virginia Parkway in McKinney in 2018 Using a red, yellow, green system to prioritize vehicle maintenance Comparing reliability and repair costs of European versus Japanese vehicles Building trust and transparency as the core of Honest1's customer service Resources Mentioned: https://www.honest1.com/mckinney Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Shoanette Harper & Greg Harper - Sweet Licks Barkery

    Shoanette Harper & Greg Harper - Sweet Licks Barkery
    Jun 29 2026
    Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guests for this episode are Shoanette & Greg Harper, Founders of Sweet Licks Barkery. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: Growing up in Dallas and East Texas and meeting in Denton Building careers in IT and oil and gas operations Shoanette's rise to chief operations officer and earning an executive MBA from SMU Adopting rescue dogs and the story behind Sweet Licks Barkery Human-grade, freeze-dried treats made with whole food and superfood ingredients Navigating early setbacks including a car accident, equipment issues, and COVID Sourcing local and novelty proteins for dogs with allergies and sensitive stomachs Greg pursuing canine and feline pet nutrition certification through Southern Illinois University Hand-producing heart-shaped treats and selling at farmers markets Future plans for a customizable pet meal line and dog-friendly storefront Resources Mentioned: https://www.slbarkery.com Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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