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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 26 MIN

Building Relationships in Business: The Key to 18 Years of Success

from Driven: Unscripted Success · host Michael Mannino Sr. & Nareman Hamdan

In this episode, Mike Mannino sits down with Claudine Beron, CEO and Founder of Initiate Government Solutions, to discuss the power of relationships in business, and how they’ve helped her lead a company for over 18 years. From starting as a consultant in biotech to implementing massive government tech projects, Claudine’s journey is filled with practical wisdom and perseverance. She opens up about transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, the importance of strategic financial planning, and why networks—not resumes—are the real key to success. Claudine shares valuable insights on leadership, scaling a business, building the right team, and how being curious has kept her ahead in a changing landscape.   -------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

In this episode, Mike Mannino sits down with Claudine Beron, CEO and Founder of Initiate Government Solutions, to discuss the power of relationships in business, and how they’ve helped her lead a company for over 18 years. From starting as a consultant in biotech to implementing massive government tech projects, Claudine’s journey is filled with practical wisdom and perseverance. She opens up about transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, the importance of strategic financial planning, and why networks—not resumes—are the real key to success. Claudine shares valuable insights on leadership, scaling a business, building the right team, and how being curious has kept her ahead in a changing landscape.   -------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

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