Discover the story behind "Small Business Saturday" and how the commitment to "Shop Small" benefits our local communities. Small business owners and managers often serve as leaders in our community, participating on school boards, city councils, and commissions, as well as in civic clubs and neighborhoods.

American Express created this campaign in 2010, and it's impressive to note that close to 80% of Americans make it a point to "Shop Small"with small businesses during the Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday season.

Sue Schulz, owner of What's Poppin Texas, offers a wide variety of gourmet popcorn (72 flavors), chocolate, fudge, and soft drinks, alongside vintage candy. She features an entire section of Texas-made products under the GO TEXANprogram through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Sue is actively involved in The Chamber - Hurst, Euless, Bedford aka HEB Chamber of Commerce, where she will take on the role of chair starting in January.

Enjoy the benefits of #ShoppingSmall on #SmallBusinessSaturday and throughout the Christmas season!

Discover how Fort Worth’s ultimate Foodie chooses and rates his “best of the best” and hints on how to beat the crowds with Bud Kennedy, creator of the EATS BEAT column of the Star-Telegram and how own podcast.

Hear about brands like Goldee's, Bonnell’s, Hurtado’s, Joe T’s, and many more.

Learn what makes some dining choices hotter – both in popularity and in sauciness – and you’ll love his secret about where the lines are shortest on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving!

Now, treat yourself to your favorite snacks as you hear from the food authority of Fort Worth – the one… the only… Bud Kennedy!

Discover the story behind a live video link between the Houston Rodeo and NASA astronauts orbiting the earth, how a “Cowpasture Pool” Tournament became a $4 million fundraising golf tournament for M.D. Anderson, and how a scholarship fund for 4-H and FFA students has paid out over $200,000.

Bob Tallman is more than a legendary rodeo announcer. Watch how he impacts lives in the community as much as he does inside a rodeo arena.

Rather than take notes, please email me at john@thefletch.org, and I’ll be glad to send you the transcript of the interview. Just type TRANSCRIPT in the Subject line of your email.

Now, enjoy Bob Tallman, the legend who’s in more halls of fame than he can even count. Even better, he’s a man who loves Jesus and lives his faith!

An American hero – retired astronaut and Navy Seal – shares what valor and bravery mean to him as we approach Veterans Day (November 11).

Discover the insights from Chris Cassidy, the President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington.

Learn how the compelling stories will inspire you, including how five of the Medal of Honor recipients each sat for 1,000 questions as they were filmed by 20 cameras all around them.

You’ll be amazed at how AI empowers them to answer any question that anyone might pose to them.

Rather than take notes, please email me at john@thefletch.org, and I’ll be glad to send you the transcript of the interview. Just type TRANSCRIPT in the Subject line of your email.

Now, enjoy Chris Cassidy – Astronaut, Navy Seal, and President/CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum!

Discover secrets behind the World’s greatest rodeos – Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, National Finals Rodeo, Calgary Stampede – from the voice behind each of them. My friend, Hall-of-Fame Rodeo Announcer Bob Tallman shares what makes each of these exceptional and his secrets of keeping his rodeo audience on the edge of their seats.

Tune in here to 15 on Fridays with Fletch!

How did Southlake Oktoberfest become ranked the #1-ranked Oktoberfest in Texas and #4 in the United States?

· Awesome venue: Southlake Town Square

· Free admission

· Free entertainment

· Wiener Dog Races – over 100 contestants

· Wiener Dog Costume Contest

· Authentic German Foods

· Fun Festival Foods

· Live Music on 3 Stages

· Stein Hoisting

· Sports Zone

· Kids Zone

· Booths that offered products and services

Oktoberfest brought the crowds once again – despite a three-hour rain interruption. Discover what makes Southlake’s Oktoberfest –presented by the Southlake Chamber of Commerce- so unique!

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale made a bet on moving to Houston as he started selling truckloads of furniture under a tent on I-45. He always thinks big – His book is titled “Always Think Big” – and he became the largest single-point furniture store in America by jumping up and down on mattresses and promising, “Gallery Furniture Saves You Money!”

When floods and hurricanes hit the Houston-Galveston area, Mack sent his trucks to rescue victims and he brought hundreds to live temporarily at Gallery Furniture, giving them a place to sleep and eat, and he gave them fresh clothes.

He is a true American hero, and you will love his story of how and why he bets MILLIONS OF DOLLARS on his favorite teams and refunds purchase prices when his teams win.

Mattress Mack is the ultimate showman and promoter, so click here to watch him in action!

America’s #1 gourmet salsa began with its owners selling chow chow relish from their garage.

Today, chow chow is a minor part of the business, and exotic tastes have taken over.

Now, 85 years later, Mrs. Renfro’s has survived the Great Depression, a world war, and a pandemic, and the third generation has tinkered with such flavors as chipotle, habanero, mango, ghost pepper, and blackberry serrano – 27 flavors in all, to become the most popular gourmet salsa in America.

It's all about

1. **Food**

2. **Fun**

3. **Family**

Tune in to hear Renfro Foods President, Doug Renfro, tell how.