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It ’ s difficult to separate Danny from CapTex , as the two are so closely intertwined . In this issue ’ s main interview , Danny outlines his journey to establishing CapTex Construction , and how success is a natural consequence of loving what he does . “ I ’ m a farm boy at heart . My family is originally from West Virginia , and they were historically coal miners , so we inevitably built our own houses , and barn shops . The folk up there are determined , very strong , and disciplined . They don ’ t talk a lot , but know how to get work done . This probably explains why I grew up in a household that was managed by stern parents ,” he begins . “ They instilled in us that if you want something , you have to work for it .

“ Subsequently my success came from hard work , dedication to my team and families , and believing that I could deliver a product that was better than anything anybody else could achieve in Austin , Texas . I also believed I could complete a project in a shorter time , which meant that I had to shoulder a lot of responsibilities .”

Over the years , Danny has carefully curated a portfolio of timeless luxury homes that reflect the character and personalities of his clients . “ There ’ s just something about having a relationship with a family , especially when they trust us to build their dream home ,” he says .

Although Danny ’ s leadership approach ensures he runs a tight ship , he knows that his team consists of hard-working and dedicated individuals , similar to the personalities that helped raise him . For instance , there ’ s Alice Arterberry of Arterberry Cooke Architecture , who doubles up as Danny ’ s architect , as well as his best friend . “ She ’ s incredibly intelligent . She ’ s kind , she gives it to me straight up , even when I don ’ t want to hear it . But we respect one another as a team . And that ’ s why we ’ ve been so successful .”

... as each project draws to a close , he gains a new favorite to the portfolio

A leading team

His perspective has resulted in a few philosophies that have played out over time . “ If you don ’ t believe that you can fail , then you will always win . I don ’ t fail . I have people here who depend on me to have the best solutions , and I don ’ t take that responsibility lightly .

“ Considering the challenges over the last two years , my only option has been to get to work and figure out a way to get through it with the best outcome for the company and the team . As a result , they did the same , which has created this cyclical support system . So , without them , I wouldn ’ t be here today . I think that ’ s why my approach to overcoming challenges in this sector is to avoid considering them as such . As soon as you do , your perception of whether

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