En Factor Podcast

Liza Marie Garcia founded one of the first telecommunications professional services firms in the United States when she was twenty-seven years old. She brought this company to market, building offices in Seattle and Portland before selling and moving into publishing in 2014. She is the author of “Never Drink Coffee During a Business Meeting” and co-author of “My Calendar is Written in Crayon” and soon to be released “90 Day Author”. Ms. Garcia is the Chief Operating Officer and an equity partner of NOW Publishing, a multi-genre publishing house located in the Tampa area. Key Words: Mentorship, Parenting as an Entrepreneur, Managing Teams.

William Braemer is the director of Art Fusion Galleries, a pair of contemporary fine art galleries based in Miami and St. Petersburg Florida. He is also the artist of William Braemer Fine Art. His art, which can be defined as abstract expressionism, has been exhibited in major cities throughout the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia. Founded in 1999, Art Fusion Galleries has represented thousands of emerging artists from around the world. Key Words: Art and business.

Ian Barkin is an entrepreneur, investor, educator, speaker, and executive. He is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of Symphony Ventures, which helps enterprises leverage the latest robotic process automation, intelligent automation and innovative resourcing solutions. He is also the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Sykes, a leading provider of customer engagement services. Key Words: Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship.

Sumita Batra is a celebrity stylist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Ziba Beauty. Sumita’s curiosity and passion for authentic eastern beauty traditions introduced the Art of Threading™ to the United States over 30 years ago. She is the author of The Art of Mehndi, which showcases her work with celebrity clients like Beyonce, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, and Christina Aguilera, and details her mehndi methodology and technique. Her work has graced the pages of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Mademoiselle and The New York Times Magazine. With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and pioneer in the beauty industry, Sumita shares her strategy for overcoming adversity, and her advice to building and sustaining a resilient business during times of crisis. Key Words: resilience, Pivoting, Self-learning, Beginner’s Mind.

Jeff Civillico is an entrepreneur, juggler, corporate entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist. “Comedy in Action”, his highly-acclaimed Vegas show at Paris Las Vegas, is a 3-time winner of the “Best of Las Vegas” awards by the Las Vegas Review Journal and has been named one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Vegas” by Total Vegas Guide. Jeff is also the Founder and Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a non-profit which connects professional entertainers and charities. In this episode, Jeff tells his story of persistence, perseverance, and success in the entertainment world. Key Words: Solo Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Philanthropy.

Amber Kelleher-Andrews is an internationally renowned relationship expert, professional matchmaker, TV Personality, film producer, and philanthropy enthusiast. She is the CEO of global matchmaking firm, Kelleher International. Founded in 1984, Kelleher International continues to set the gold standard today for upscale personalized matchmaking in a billion-dollar industry. In today’s interview, Amber gives us a sneak peek into what it’s like to be a successful entrepreneur in the love business. Key Words: Match-Making Services, Family Business, Philanthropy.

Saville Kellner is a prominent business leader and philanthropist in Southern Nevada. Born in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrating to the United States, Saville founded Lake Industries which has grown over the last 38 years into a multi-million dollar international manufacturing and distribution network. His other companies include JLS Financial, Inc, a consumer finance company, and Revenue Media Group, a Nevada-based marketing company. On top of all of that, he is an active philanthropist and advocate for Scleroderma Research. Key Words: Building Teams, Entrepreneurial Journey, Sales, Wholesaling.

Saville Kellner is a prominent business leader and philanthropist in Southern Nevada. Born in Cape Town, South Africa and immigrating to the United States, Saville founded Lake Industries which has grown over the last 38 years into a multi-million dollar international manufacturing and distribution network. His other companies include JLS Financial, Inc, a consumer finance company, and Revenue Media Group, a Nevada-based marketing company. On top of all of that, he is an active philanthropist and advocate for Scleroderma Research. Key Words: Building Teams, Entrepreneurial Journey, Sales, Wholesaling.

Ira Kaganovsky Green, is the founder and owner of Free Brands Inc. Inspired by her 3 friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer and were told to switch to natural products, Ira got to work in her kitchen to create a line of natural cosmetics for her friends. Since then, the brand grew significantly and is now offered in over 300 spas across the United States. Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Sales, Pivoting, Parenting as an Entrepreneur.

Joe Hodges is the former founder and president of Americlaim Solutions and INETICO. His most recent accomplishment is a new venture called CareValet, aimed at solving the consumer healthcare access maze. As an industry pioneer in the healthcare field, Joe is fixed on creating viable consumer and industry solutions, as well as mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the healthcare and entrepreneurial field and we are glad to have him share some of that with us today. Please enjoy this episode with Joe Hodges. Key Words: Healthcare, Technology, Entrepreneurship.

Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of three podcasts: Pessimists Archive, a history show about why people resist new things; Hush Money, about the way money makes life awkward; and Problem Solvers, about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. He is also co-author of the novel, Mr. Nice Guy. In today’s episode, Jason shares with us some strategies for persevering through adversity and embracing the inevitable changes of life. Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Embracing Change, Innovation, resilience.

Ty Salvatore has made extraordinary changes to his business in order to assist in the fight to save lives affected from the COVID-19 pandemic. He and his employees at Tyton Design and Development transitioned from producing medical supplies and accessories for people in wheelchairs to making 2-ply masks to meet the current global shortage. Please enjoy this episode. Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Pivoting, Covid.

Today’s podcast features Allen Clary, entrepreneurship educator and co-founder and director of investor relations at the Tampa Bay WaVE, which is an entrepreneurial hub for tech companies to build, launch and grow their businesses. In this episode, Allen grants us access to some of the invaluable concepts in his new book Quit to Start: How to Discover Your Best Idea, Gain the Confidence, and Plan Your Escape. Please enjoy this exciting conversation with Allen Clary. Key Words: Career Decisions, Solo Entrepreneur, Resilience, Opportunity Recognition.

AJ is one of the partners of LA based videography and photography director duo, Miles & AJ. The pair has worked on both commercial and music related projects for industry giants such as Interscope, Hyatt, Columbia Records and Disney, and has collaborated with some of the world’s most popular artists like Billie Eilish, Adam Lambert, and CNCO, on videos amassing hundreds of millions of views. In this episode, AJ shares with us his experience as an entrepreneur in the saturated creative space of LA and how he was able to master his craft and gain such extraordinary results. Please enjoy this conversation with AJ Favicchio. Key Words: Creative Industries, Young Entrepreneurs, Freelancing, resilience.

Ray is the founder and CEO of The Ingersoll Group, a highly unique sales, consulting and training firm. Ray has worked with clients ranging from Fortune 25 companies, to those with 25 employees. In this interview, he unpacks just how he got started and his advice to entrepreneurs on how they can best position themselves to succeed. I do hope you enjoy this episode. Key Words: Consulting, Pricing, Sales, Entrepreneurial Mindset, resilience.

Sid Morgan, has had over 25 years of invaluable experience within the healthcare industry and has served in leadership roles such as Vice President of industry giants like Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield for a number of years. He is the current CEO of Aegis Medical Group, a healthcare network made up of over 105 primary care physicians across six locations in Florida. In this episode, Sid shares with our listeners some of the most important lessons he’s learned from years of managing operations in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, healthcare. Key Words: Health Care, Corporate Culture, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Military.

This episode features entrepreneur, technologist and innovator, Chuck Papageorgiou. Chuck is the founder and CEO of WorldWatch Plus, a successful AI-powered global risk information exchange platform which he has grown from its 2007 inception to be ranked among the top innovative companies. Chuck is also a managing partner of Fortune 100 High Tech Company, Ideasphere. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience of students at the University of Tampa and includes an interesting and informative Q&A. Key Words: Technology, Entrepreneurial Mindset, resilience.

Geoff is a long-time serial entrepreneur, innovation expert and current president of Ra Power Pro. Geoff began his career in the marketing department of BMW, working on the highly regarded “Ultimate Driving Machine Campaign”. He loved the challenge, but was driven to become his own boss. Soon after, Geoff joined the first of what would be a string of successful start-up ventures spanning the next 30 years. Key Words: Networking, Opportunity Recognition, Entrepreneurial Mindset/Curiosity, resilience.

Our next guest was able to take $6,000 from the sale of his brother’s old car and turn it into a multi-million dollar company, started from the humble headquarters of his mom’s kitchen. In 2012, he and his brothers, co-founders of the company, made their debut on ABC’S hit show, Shark Tank, landing a deal that lead to their extraordinary success. Key Words: Family Business, Funding, Resilience, Product Development.

Today’s episode features millionaire investor and owner of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeff Vinik, as he shares his vision and advice for the development of the Tampa Bay region and how we can best attract investors and entrepreneurs to the region. This interview was held at the University of Tampa’s annual State of Tampa Bay Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Event on November 14th, 2019. Key Words: Entrepreneurship, Investing, Ecosystems.

Nick Friedman, the president and co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, joins us to talk about his experience growing a multimillion dollar franchise from a college startup. With an old cargo van, borrowed from his business partner, Omar’s mom, the two managed to grow the company into what is now the largest and fastest growing U.S. based junk removal franchise in America. I hope you enjoy this episode. Key Words: Young Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship Mindset, Business Partners, resilience.

On today's episode, venture capitalist and investor, Nisa Amoils, joins us as we dive into an important topic addressed in her latest book 'WTF is Happening - Women Tech Founders on the Rise.’ Nisa identifies the most critical elements to raising funds, including the power of market timing. Key Words: Female Entrepreneurship, Technology Entrepreneurship, Networks, Funding.

Judy Robinett is a powerhouse investor, author, speaker, corporate leader and entrepreneur. With over 30 years of experience, Judy has amassed a wealth of knowledge regarding the blueprint for success in business. In today's podcast she shares the most pivotal insights from her latest book, "Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup," and explains just what it takes to get your startup on the road to success. Key Words: Investors, Funding, Diversity, Networks.

This episode features Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, founders of Barefoot Wine and authors of best seller book, “The Barefoot Spirit.” In this episode, Michael and Bonnie share the details of how they turned a collections nightmare into America’s #1 wine brand. Click here to get free access to the first chapter of "The Barefoot Spirit." Key Words: Branding, Supply Chain, Business Partners, Pivoting.

In this episode, Benson Riseman, co-founder of what is now the world's largest prepaid debit card company, GreenDot, offers some timeless truths for life and business. Benson shares with us just how he was able to defy the odds, get past the challenges of his upbringing, and put on a mindset for success. Key Words: Entrepreneurship, Pivoting, Networks, Personal Growth.

On today's episode, serial entrepreneur and original shark from the hit TV series, SharkTank, Kevin Harrington, shares his journey of how he was able to build a multimillion dollar empire from the ground up. This episode is loaded with a wealth of practical and proven strategies for success as a start up or as an established entrepreneur. Key Words: Selling, Financial Literacy, Investing, Funding, Pivoting, resilience.

Today’s guest is J.B. Bernstein, President and CEO of athlete management firm, Access Group, and CMO of sports marketing and athlete representation company, Seven Figures Management. His insane work ethic and incredible drive has led him to become one of the most respected marketing experts in the world of sports today. At a time when his sports agency company was on the verge of collapse, J.B. took a leap of faith, entering completely uncharted waters to find the world’s next Yao Ming. He decided to host a baseball competition in of all places India, at a time when baseball was nearly unheard of in that part of the world. The competition attracted over 35,000 contestants, which eventually sprung into a groundbreaking opportunity to sign two of the first ever Indian pro-league baseball players, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel to the Major Leagues. The story got on Disney’s radar and was turned into a heart-warming biographical film, Million Dollar Arm, where J.B. was portrayed by Emmy Award winning actor, Jon Hamm. Without further ado, please enjoy today’s podcast featuring J.B. Bernstein. Key Words: Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Curiosity, Resilience

Frans delves into the motivation and insights behind his groundbreaking book, "The Medici Effect" and provides some solid advice to aspiring entrepreneurs on identifying opportunities, dealing with failure and breaking free from limiting mental associations. Key Words: Diversity and Networks, resilience, Opportunity Recognition, Ideation, Blueprint for Success.

On this episode, Jon Aragon shares the lessons he's learned on the importance of resilience, strong relationships and principles to succeed in life and business despite any odds. Jon began his career working for an agency in corporate America and although he met with great success, he ultimately decided to give that up, take the risk and be his own boss. Today he runs his own Graphic Design, Web Development, SEO and Digital Marketing business. We are so happy to have him here with us in the studio. Key Words: Building Teams, Support Systems, Time Management

Desiree Noisette, former corporate attorney and now founder and owner of Mermosa Winery and Boutique joins the podcast to share the hustle, hardship and payoff that she’s experienced while starting, funding and persevering through her entrepreneurial journey. Keywords - Opportunity Recognition, Building Retail Business, Values and Priorities, resilience