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WHOA GNV Podcast
by Collin Austin
THE PODCAST BRINGING YOU BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT MAKE YOU GO WHOA! I, Collin Austin, founder of New Scooters 4 Less and Repaint The Wall - Gainesville's Digital Media Un-Agency, have set out to bring you incredible and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, businessmen and women, and other awe-inspiring leaders. Hear their stories! Hear the fascinating challenges individuals have had to persevere through! Wake up, get inspired, and let's make an IMPACT! If it makes you go “WHOA!”, it’s on this podcast! Join us EVERY Monday at 8am to learn from the BEST! (The guests, not me, lol!)
Episodes
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E182: Paid Parking or No Paid Parking in Downtown Gainesville? WHOA GNV Podcast
Recently, the City of Gainesville executed a paid parking process for Downtown Gainesville. Immediately, patrons stopped showing up downtown, businesses felt an immediate impact, spoke up, and the city decided to place a pause on paid parking to further evaluate. We decided to go down and…
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Hitting "Pause" on WHOA GNV Podcast
Podcast Family, I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that we will be taking a hard pause on future podcast recordings. Nothing is more important to me than being in tune with God's will for my life and I've felt an urge to take some time to really reflect and think about the...
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E181: City Commissioner Candidate | Matthew Howland | WHOA GNV Podcast
This past November, there was a local election for the vacant Gainesville City Commission seat. The race was close between two candidates, Dr. Cynthia Chestnut and Matthew Howland. Because neither of the candidates received over 50% of the vote, there will be a runoff election on January 25th....
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E180: World's Most Powerful Disinfectant | Jody Read of Simple Elements | WHOA GNV Podcast
Jody has over 35 years of Healthcare background and has worked for several of the largest manufacturers of healthcare equipment in the world and he now is providing the future of disinfection. The company, Simple Elements, produces the most powerful bacteria and virus killing products on the…
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E179: What Is The Emergency Rental Assistance Program? | Samantha Gaddis & Carrie Saites
Due to the impact of the pandemic, there have been a lot of programs that we have seen come out over the last couple of years. One that you have heard us talk about before... the PPP, the Paycheck Protection Program, which was set up to help business owners keep their people employed throughout…
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E177: City Commissioner David Arreola | City Government, Vaccine Mandates, GRU, and More
Proverbs 27:19 NLT - As a face is reflected in the water, so the heart reflects the real person. These are the words I (Collin Austin) had pasted at the top of my show notes as I went into this podcast interview with Gainesville City Commissioner David Arreola. Why? I knew my heart to serve and...
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E176: Man of Today, Money of the Future | Alex Copeland | WHOA GNV Podcast
How’s it going everybody?! This episode we are joined by Alex Copeland at San Felasco Tech City for a really unique episode. Alex at the young age of 23 is extremely successful from his investing in the Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and NFT realm. This is a technical conversation, but this guy is a...
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E175: Out With The Old, In With The New | Entrepreneur Erik Zika of Beachbase | WHOA GNV Podcast
Hey Podcast Fam! Checkout this episode featuring Erik Zika of his new company: Beachbase! I had the honor of getting to sit down and have a great conversation with him. We discussed Erik's successful entrepreneurship journey so far, what it takes to run a business, and he even announced some...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Survey Results | WHOA GNV Podcast
Hey friends! A couple of weeks ago, we released a podcast episode with Firefighter Bubba Ennis (https://youtu.be/WcujvejbyP4) who stood up against the City of Gainesville's vaccine mandates. There was A LOT of interest in the episode and of course, a lot of thoughts and opinions on the subject...
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What Effective Energy Can Do for A Business | Eric Bilotta of Energyware | WHOA GNV Podcast
Happy Monday everyone! I am so excited for today's episode and guest! This week we welcomed Eric Bilotta of Energyware to the show, and recorded this episode at San Felasco Tech City! Eric goes into detail about how he got into the energy business and out-reach he does. The experience of building…
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New Visitors and a Booming Business | Bob Guerriere of Ancient Reproductions | WHOA GNV Podcast
Happy belated Halloween everyone! I am absolutely stoked for today's episode, and what a perfect time for some spooky guests. For the first time EVER we have live animals in the studio. This week we welcomed Bob Guerriere and his two “Maxx Pink” Argentine Boas to the show and it was such an…
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Standing Against City of Gainesville Vaccine Mandate | Lt. Paramedic Bubba Ennis | WHOA GNV Podcast
Do you think that vaccines should be mandated? There’s definitely been a lot of conversations and opinions on the topic. [Answer our 30-second questionnaire here and give us your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/whoagnvvaxquestions] Recently, the City of Gainesville voted to mandate vaccines...
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E171: Off Chance Encounter to Local Radio Legend | Lewis Stokes of 93.7 K-Country | WHOA GNV Podcast
Happy Monday Podcast Fam! In this week’s episode I am joined by Lewis Stokes, of the radio station, 93.7 K-Country. Lewis has a way of impacting many lives when he gets his voice on the air. We’re lucky enough to hear about this local legend’s astonishing trials and stories! His fortune and...
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E170: Passion and Pivoting | Amber Miller of United Way | WHOA GNV Podcast
Can you all believe it is already October?! In this week’s episode we are joined by Amber Miller, President and CEO of United Way of North Central Florida. Amber has and continues to impact many lives in and outside of her professional life. We get to hear her amazing and touching stories of how...
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The Ways of United Way | Amber Miller of United Way | WHOA GNV Podcast
Happy Friday, it's the weekend! This week Amber Miller of United Way joins us to give us a glimpse of what everyday life in a non-profit organization looks like. Amber and her team are doing amazing things right here in Gainesville and the greater North Central Florida area. We got to learn about...
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E169: The New Way of Living in the Heart of Gainesville | Ben Wacksman of Emerson Gainesville
Ben Wacksman of Emerson Gainesville joins us this week for an awesome episode! Emerson Gainesville is a luxury residential community that encourages neighborly connections and healthy living. Ben has some amazing stories from his previous endeavors that all came together to inspire him to build...
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The Art of Creating Excellence | Ben Wacksman of Emerson Gainesville | WHOA GNV Podcast
Podcast fam! Happy Friday! In this Side Hustle we’re getting a taste of all the knowledge that Ben has regarding his entrepreneurial venture with Emerson Gainesville. He has such an interesting journey that you are going to want to hear! We discussed how unique the Gainesville market is and what...
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E168: Just Keep Climbing | Mike Palmer of The Knot - Climbing Gym | WHOA GNV Podcast
What is up everybody?! Do we have an amazing episode for you! I got to speak with Mike Palmer of the Gainesville rock climbing gym, The Knot. There is sooo much to unpack in this week's episode. I was under the impression that Mike was a realtor full time and did the rock climbing business on the...
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Coming Together in Gainesville | The Knot - Climbing Gym | WHOA GNV Podcast
Podcast fam! This week I got to talk with Mike Palmer of the Gainesville rock climbing gym, The Knot. Mike has faced many challenges getting his business doors open, given the pandemic and other building structural issues. With all of these challenges he didn’t give up. The demand has been high…
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E167: The Travels of Digital Nomads | Annette & Daniel of Chase for Adventure | WHOA GNV Podcast
Hey everyone and HAPPY Monday! In this episode, I got to speak with Daniel & Annette Fortner of Chase for Adventure to hear all about their life traveling the world! There are so many factors we uncover about their journey so far, you will be amazed! From regular boring lives to international...
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Fulfillment Through Adventure | Daniel & Annette Fortner of Chase for Adventure | WHOA GNV Podcast
Podcast Fam! I sat down with Daniel and Annette Fortner of the popular YouTube Channel, Chase for Adventure, to talk about their CRAZY adventures all over the world. They have made so many memories being able to travel everywhere and are fulfilled by meeting people of all backgrounds. Daniel and...
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E166: Faith & Entrepreneurship | Jan and David Patterson of Patticakes | WHOA GNV Podcast
What is up?! Happy Labor Day everyone! I’m so happy I got to sit down with Jan and David to ask allll my questions about their work with God and bringing that into their businesses! How did you receive God's message? How are you able to run two businesses and a community ministry? How have your...
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Working On the Business Not In the Business | Jan & David Patterson of Patticakes | WHOA GNV Podcast
Podcast fam! Happy Friday! This coming Monday, we have a fire episode with Jan & David Patterson of Patticakes coming your way. Check out this quick Side Hustle to learn about how having faith during the COVID-19 Pandemic is key as well as how amazing the customer base is for their support…
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E165: Hiring Problems in 2021! | Jason Carr of Express Employment Professionals | WHOA GNV Podcast
Jason Carr started out in retail management, working long hours and crazy shifts. When he met a connection at Express Employment Professionals, he had to reflect on just how awful retail really was. After a journey of promotions and growth, he now OWNS the Gainesville franchise of Express Pros,...
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Where Are All The Good Employees? | Jason Carr of Express Employment Professionals
Podcast fam! In our upcoming episode, I sat down with Jason Carr of Express Employment Professionals. With a CRAZY hiring market, Jason is sharing strategies on how to have success in your hiring process. I loved hearing his perspective on the challenges businesses are facing right now - getting...
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E164: Staying Flexible with How Businesses Work | Cody Meche of Institute Agility
In this episode, I sat down with my good friend Cody Meche, an Agile Coach with Institute Agility. This guy loves helping businesses make the most of their teams. The lessons he brings - feedback loops, relationships, and autonomy - are useful for all businesses and even families! This guy knows...
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Is Your Business ‘Agile’? | Cody Meche of Institute Agility
On Monday’s episode, I sat down with my friend Cody Meche. He’s helped me with my own business as an agility coach. I asked the expert to break down what agile coaching means and how it can help entrepreneurs like me. Here’s a sneak preview of our conversation! Be sure to check back at 8am on...
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E163: Cuban Immigrant to the American Entrepreneurial Hot Sauce Dream | Jose Juarez the Barbacuban
Jose Juarez auditioned for a living grilling contest on Live with Kelly and Ryan in 2015 after being convinced by his wife. His hobby led him to WIN $10,000 and fame for his unique hot sauce. With his cash prize and his moments of fame, he decided to turn his sauce into a business instead of just...
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The Online Market for Hot Sauce | Jose Juarez the Barbacuban
Podcast fam! I sat down with Jose Juarez - the Barbacuban - to talk hot sauce! Jose won a cash prize of $10,000 and the title of America’s Next Grill Star in 2015. He used that money to start a business that brings his delicious sauces to the world. He’s now selling hot sauce online to buyers…
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E162: The Power of A Thoughtful Gift | Meagan Anderson of Well Wish
Meagan Anderson is one of those entrepreneurs whose corporate experience sparked a whole new entrepreneurial adventure. This marketer and entrepreneur started out at Bentley! Yes, she worked at the luxury car company and FELL IN LOVE with the care they put into their vehicles. Now, she’s…
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Scaling: Is Using Third-Party Logistics a Good Idea or a Bad Idea? | Meagan Anderson of Well Wish
Meagan Anderson is the founder and CEO of a concierge gift-giving side hustle turned primary hustle called Well Wish. In this preview, we share a clip from Monday's upcoming show discussing whether or not outsourcing aspects of the business to a third-party logistics company is a good idea or a…
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E161: Branding Yourself As An Athlete | Leah Clapper of Gator Gymnastics
You’ve heard it being discussed for a while and now it’s happening... Collegiate athletes can now capitalize on their Name, Image, and Likeness. I had the joy of sitting down with Leah Clapper - food blogger, Gator Gymnast, and fellow podcaster. Leah has awesome energy and talking personal…
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Athlete Influencers & The NCAA’s New Law | Leah Clapper of Gator Gymnastics
Podcast Fam! I had the best conversation with Leah Clapper, Gator Gymnast, and the 2021 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. This collegiate athlete and influencer was the PERFECT person to ask about the new NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness laws. I loved hearing her perspective and how she balances her...
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E160: Meet 4 of the Area's Local Startups | WHOA GNV Podcast
In today's episode, Episode 160, we pull together 4 various startups in the community and hear what led to the creation of their companies, what the early challenges have been, and more. The businesses? Patti and Amber from Pattican Gypsy Wagons, Daniel from Jamrock Junk, Bren from Plantstay, and...
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E159: Business Expert John Spence: Making a Proper Exit From Your Company When Your Passions Shift | WHOA GNV Podcast
John Spence is an author, international executive coach, professional development educator, virtual trainer, strategic planning facilitator, keynote speaker, developer of online learning programs, and just an amazing guy out to help others build great organizations. As many of you know, I've…
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Preview: How to Make The Jump: Exiting Your Business & Moving To The Next Big Thing | John Spence
Podcast Fam! I got to sit down with John Spence, Gainesville’s top business thought leader and leadership, development expert. John is a foundational piece of the Gainesville entrepreneurial community. But don’t wait until Monday to hear from John, listen to episode #52, where you will learn…
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BONUS: SWAT Raids the GNV Commercial Advisors at Colliers Gainesville with Jason Hurst
I've never done a spontaneous interview like this before, but I felt the need to bring my friend Jason Hurst in to explain what recently happened to him in an event he was subject to by association. The GNV Commercial Advisors at Colliers Gainesville are sponsors of our show and people that I…
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E158: The Startup That’s Asking You To Turn Off Your Adblocker | Will Richardson of Admiral
Will Richardson moved to Gainesville in 2011 to work at Grooveshark. But when Grooveshark went under, he found himself - and a bunch of other talented web developers - unemployed. They banded together to rise from Grooveshark’s ashes and create Admiral, a visitor relationship management company...
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The Secrets of Company Culture | Will Richardson of Admiral
Podcast Fam! I got to sit down with Will Richardson of Admiral, a Visitor Relationship Management Company. This entrepreneur got his start at Grooveshark, a music streaming service that had roots in Gainesville. As a fan of Grooveshark, I wanted to know what lessons he took from that company into...
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E157: A Shoe Experience That Comes to You! | Betsy Suda of Suda's FitFoot
As a lifelong runner, Betsy Suda is used to being on the move. Maybe that’s why she started a mobile shoe store here in Gainesville! I sat down to chat with Betsy, and we covered so many topics. From sharing business reading recommendations to talking about shoe inventory issues, this episode...
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Don’t Just Save; Invest | Betsy Suda of Suda's FitFoot
Podcast Fam! In Monday’s episode, I sit down with Betsy Suda from Suda's FitFoot Mobile Athletic Shoe Store! She had a wealth of information to share and not just about shoes and running. In this clip from Monday’s episode, Betsy talks about the entrepreneurial mindset when it comes to saving…
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E156: The Gainesville Company That’s Changing 3D Printing | Dan Barousse & Chris Montgomery of Slice Engineering
When coworkers Dan Barousse and Chris Montgomery encountered a problem with no solution, they decided to create one together. Their 3D printer components company, Slice Engineering, combines their love of engineering with entrepreneurship, all in Gainesville’s Innovation Hub. Within 4 years of...
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How Do You Roll When You Have A Disagreement | Dan Barousse & Chris Montgomery of Slice Engineering
I'm no engineer, but boy do I appreciate having guys like Dan Barousse and Chris Montgomery out there solving problems! These guys created a solution to a problem in the world of 3D printing and you will hear more about it on Monday! Here is a short clip from Monday's episode of me asking these...
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E155: Making Zero Waste Life Accessible in Gainesville | Joy and Danny Hughes of Life Unplastic
As owners of a local bar, Joy and Danny Hughes used to train their employees to put a straw in every drink. Now, they own and operate Life Unplastic, a store that focuses on limiting plastic packaging in everyday items. Their journey to minimizing waste isn’t an easy one, but Life Unplastic makes...
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The Debate Over Plastic Straws | Joy and Danny Hughes of Life Unplastic
You’ve gotta check out Monday’s episode! I sat down with Joy and Danny Hughes to unpack how environmentalism and plastic waste affect our lives. And you know I had to ask them what they thought about Gainesville’s hot-button environmental issue: Plastic straws! Though they gave two very different...
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E154: What You’re Called To Be vs. Called To Do | Kamal and Jonnel Latham
Kamal and Jonnel Latham have lived everywhere from China to the Caribbean, but now they’re back in Alachua, FL. But their biggest journey didn’t involve getting on a plane. Through soul searching and their relationships with God, they’ve found what their calling is and they’re ready to help you…
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What's My Purpose? What Am I Being Called To Do? | Kamal and Jonnel Latham
Have you ever asked yourself... What's my purpose in life? What am I being called to do? If so, then Monday's upcoming episode with Kamal and Jonnel Latham is for you! Entrepreneurs, Diplomats, Authors, and LEADERS... this amazing couple will get you inspired for the week ahead! This Side Hustle…
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E153: The Dance of Working With Your Spouse | Paul and Kristin Privette of Footstone Photography
Sometimes people live with each other AND work with each other! How do they do it?! In today's episode, we hear how Kristin and Paul Privette, owners of Footstone Photography, not only found each other but founded this great company. How did they meet? How did they get into photography? Who's the...
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The Biggest Challenge of Working With Your Spouse | Footstone Photography
Sometimes you have to jump right in with a "now or never" mentality and that's what Kristin and Paul Privette of Footstone Photography did! We hear all about it on Monday, but here's a little preview of what you have to look forward to! This Side Hustle is brought to you by The GNV Commercial...
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E152: Hiro Leung of Dragonfly Restaurants on Empathy, Accountability, Vision, and Execution
Hiro went from wasting time and not knowing what he was going to do with his life, to serial entrepreneur with his Dragonfly Restaurants in Gainesville, Orlando, and now Miami! I was inspired so I know you will be, too! We dive into a plethora of topics that all entrepreneurs can relate to like...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
THE PODCAST BRINGING YOU BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT MAKE YOU GO WHOA! I, Collin Austin, founder of New Scooters 4 Less and Repaint The Wall - Gainesville's Digital Media Un-Agency, have set out to bring you incredible and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, businessmen and women, and other awe-inspiring leaders. Hear their stories! Hear the fascinating challenges individuals have had to persevere through! Wake up, get inspired, and let's make an IMPACT! If it makes you go “WHOA!”, it’s on this podcast! Join us EVERY Monday at 8am to learn from the BEST! (The guests, not me, lol!)
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THE PODCAST BRINGING YOU BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT MAKE YOU GO WHOA! I, Collin Austin, founder of New Scooters 4 Less and Repaint The Wall - Gainesville's Digital Media Un-Agency, have set out to bring you incredible and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, businessmen and women, and other...
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