#29 - Aaron 'The Jedi' Jaco, Professional Boxer & Owner of Uppercut Boxing & Fitness

This week the guys are sitting down with Aaron ‘The Jedi’ Jaco, professional boxer, and owner of Uppercut Boxing and Fitness.  We dive into his backstory of how he and his twin brother got into the world of boxing, and what lead him to open his own gym that now trains future professional boxers.  In the episode, they also touch on the new craze of celebrity and social media influencers jumping into the boxing ring, and how that’s affected the sport.  Plus, how has boxing been impacted by the rise of the UFC?Of course, the guys always bring it back to Sarasota with some discussion on the growth, the highlights, and the roundabouts.You can check out Aaron’s Gym at:https://www.uppercutboxingsarasota.com/You can also follow Aaron on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aaronjacoart We also want to thank our guest host, Donald Carlson, owner of Tweed’s Custom Suits and Accessories.  You can visit them online at https://www.tweedssuitshop.com.Tweeds is located in downtown Sarasota, and now Tampa!**********************The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by: Bradley Hannon, Insurance Broker and Owner of Hannon Healthcare Solutionshttps://www.bradhannon.com Felipe Colón, Partner/Investment Advisor for Sanderling Partnershttps://www.sanderlingpartners.com/ Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQhttps://www.strongroofingsrq.com You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannonHost Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3Host Felipe Colon - https://www.Instagram.com/fjc424Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollisterDigital Media & Distribution, Morgan Steffes - https://www.Instagram.com/mcsteffes ************************ Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone!All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens!Follow Sarasota Speax on:InstagramFacebookTwitter (X)