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Whitley Penn Talks

Whitley Penn Talks

Written by: Whitley Penn
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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.


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Episodes
  • Changing Lives in Midland One Yard at a Time
    Jan 8 2026

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    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 across Midland, Texas.

    Check out episode #1 of the series now: https://www.whitleypenn.com/2025/10/23/whitley-penn-talks-inside-the-whitley-penn-philanthropic-fund/

    Topics Discussed:

    • Grassroots launch of Neighbors Eden Project in April 2024
    • Day in the life of a weekly volunteer sessions fostering community, friendship, and impact
    • What are Neighbors Eden Project using the sum of money from the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund on?

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    14 mins
  • Whitley Penn Talks: 2026 Healthcare Trends - AI, Compliance, & Succession Planning
    Dec 4 2025

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    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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    Highlighted Topics:

    - Key insights from panels on revenue cycle management, compliance, and leadership trends
    - Top Industry Challenges for 2026
    - Compliance & AI Impact

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    23 mins
  • Whitley Penn Talks: A Crude Bit of Humor - AI Gets Its Hands Dirty in Energy Pt.2
    Nov 20 2025

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    Artificial Intelligence is transforming the energy industry and we’re just scratching the surface. In this Whitley Penn Talks episode of our series A Crude Bit of Humor, we dive deep into how AI is accelerating innovation, reshaping workflows, and creating new opportunities for operators and owners alike. From regulatory data automation to proactive dashboards, our conversation explores what’s possible today and what’s coming next.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Why the timeline from idea to execution is shrinking thanks to AI
    • How leadership attitudes impact adoption in the energy industry
    • The role of data as a commodity and its implications for future operations
    • Security and compliance challenges in AI-driven mineral management
    • What proactive dashboards and intelligent systems mean for risk mitigation

    Why Listen?

    If you’re in the energy industry and wondering how AI can streamline operations, improve owner relations, and reduce costs, this episode is packed with practical insights and forward-thinking ideas. Our guests share real-world examples and predictions that will help you prepare for what’s next.

    Don't miss Part 1 of this series - Tune in here.

    Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, and subscribe for future episodes of Whitley Penn Talks. For more resources, visit whitleypenn.com/podcast

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    34 mins
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