Elaine Raffel
Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.
Hillwood marketing manager Taryn Dandurand was still a kid when her mom founded Jack Black, the mega-successful men’s skin care line, in 2000.
Whoever said, “a father teaches his son to tie a tie; a son teaches his father to tweet,” could have been talking about Jim Goodrich and his son, Glenn. Theirs is the perfect partnership – each brings unique skills, strengths, and resources to the table.
Just minutes into our conversation, I could sense the bond between David Bush and his son, Brandon. They play off each other, even banter a bit. And their clients seem to love it.
“It’s a bit of a comedy routine,” said David, whose eponymous real estate brokerage is a Lakewood/East Dallas stalwart. “They love to hear I’m in business with by dad,” adds Brandon. “It goes over really well.”
Long before consigning was cool, two Dallas stay-at-home moms had an idea. If you got tired of a dress, a bag, or jacket, why not swap them with friends? Little did Clotheshorse Anonymous founders Jan Kennedy and Nancy Ungerman know they were 50 years ahead of their time.
Our list of Dallas brands, shops, and experiences prove you don’t have to travel far to find innovative ideas sure to delight even the most discerning dads.
