For Tarek Saab, gold isn’t just a commodity - it’s a story of timing, innovation, and conviction.

In this episode of Decision Points, Tarek Saab - President and Co-Founder of Texas Precious Metals - joins our hosts to share how he helped build one of the largest physical precious metals businesses in the world. From his early days at Texas Instruments to a televised firing on The Apprentice, Tarek’s path has been anything but conventional.

He unpacks how a fascination with the nature of money led to the formation of Texas Precious Metals, and how conservative capital, smart timing, and relentless innovation propelled the company forward. Tarek explains how their novel approach - like next-day air shipping, robotic automation in their depository, and low-spread gold bars - helped set a new standard in the physical metals space.

Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at the volatility and opportunity in the gold market - from the impact of COVID-19 and institutional buying trends to what might be the start of a new supercycle. Tarek breaks it all down with clarity, offering both macroeconomic insight and practical investor advice.

But this isn’t just a business story. Tt’s a personal one. Tarek reflects on building a company rooted in values, navigating industry challenges, and living intentionally in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, while running a billion-dollar business with Texas roots. He also previews Y’all Street TV, his new platform exploring the intersection of business and culture in Texas and beyond.

Whether you're a retail investor, entrepreneur, or someone curious about where the financial world is headed, this episode offers a rare view into the physical gold market - and the man reshaping it.

John Harkey doesn’t just invest in businesses - he invests in people, purpose, and long-term impact.

In this episode of Decision Points, John Harkey - entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for education - joins our hosts to share the pivotal moments that shaped his life and career. From humble beginnings in Brownwood, Texas, to navigating Stanford’s business and law programs, John’s journey is built on a foundation of hard work, humility, and relentless curiosity.

John recounts his early entrepreneurial hustle - selling firewood, mistletoe, and installing sprinkler systems - as the training ground that sparked his lifelong pursuit of opportunity. He opens up about his transition from law school to deal-making, reflecting on his first million-dollar win and the power of betting on good people, not just good companies.

As a leader who’s acquired and scaled legacy restaurant brands and entered emerging industries like animal health and drug development, John emphasizes the importance of evaluating management teams, fostering trust, and staying curious. His focus on empowering people, sharing information quickly, and solving problems head-on has become a calling card of his leadership style.

But beyond business, John is equally passionate about giving back. He shares how education transformed his trajectory - and why he’s committed to creating opportunities for the next generation through his support of the University of Texas entrepreneurship program.

This episode is a blueprint for building something lasting: a career, a company, a legacy. Whether you’re leading a business, buying one, or just getting started, John Harkey’s story offers timeless lessons in discipline, decision-making, and doing the hard things well.

When most people think of buses, they don’t think luxury. Alex Danza set out to change that.

In this episode of Decision Points, Alex Danza, founder and CEO of Vonlane, tells one of the most surprising success stories in transportation. Described as an “airline on the ground,” Vonlane has redefined regional travel by offering first-class bus service between major cities in Texas and the Southeast.

Alex shares how a childhood hustle as a paperboy in New York shaped his work ethic and curiosity, leading to a career in consulting and high-touch ground transportation. Drawing on years of experience with private aviation clientele, he saw an unmet need: a smarter, more comfortable alternative to short-haul flights and long drives. The result? A meticulously designed travel experience that blends convenience, hospitality, and operational efficiency.

He opens up about the early regulatory battles (including the infamous “booze bus bill”), the complexity of building a brand in a crowded, undervalued space, and the all-hands-on-deck leadership required to get a premium service off the ground - literally.

The conversation also dives into how Vonlane weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, made difficult decisions to pause operations, and came back stronger. Now expanding into cities like Nashville, Atlanta, and Memphis, Vonlane continues to evolve, with an eye toward both growth and acquisition.

For entrepreneurs, operators, and anyone interested in transforming a legacy industry, this is a front-row seat to what it looks like to create something no one else saw coming - and make it indispensable.