All Episodes

Counseling, Compassion, and Camaros with Rick Howell

Real beer and real leadership with Matthew Rolnick

Leading with transparency and trust with Jeff Eslinger

Leading consistently and caringly with Jack Cox of Halfacre Construction

Sustaining a spectator-free workplace with Linda Dulye

Putting people first and win the culture battle with Michael Arrieta

Win the networking game with Aakash Patel

Running a championship-level golf course with Bruce Cassidy

Winning in leadership and life with Chuck Wolfe

An appetite for being a better CEO & Leader with Toni Ronayne, Founder of The C Society

The power of being a vulnerable leader with Jon Kaupla

Leadership inside and outside the lines with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronde Barber

On Becoming a Big League Manager with the Baltimore Orioles’ Craig Albernaz

From the battlefield to the boardroom with homebuilder Lee Wetherington

Using tough-to-hear feedback to boost your career with Debbie LaPinska

Prioritizing trust and transparency with Nicci Bucher

Building a winning culture that sticks with Jake Haulsic

Ruthless Focus and how to maintain it with Tom Hall

Acing the cold call and being a warm leader with Sinead Runyon

Kick off 2026 with a dose of endurance with Ashley Ljesevic

Consistent leadership through a complex time with Dan Lavender

Cooking up brand loyalty and the power of storytelling with Eleni Gates

Leading to win and doing what you say with AG Lafley

How to go your own way — and do it with purpose — with Darla Bonk

Big swings and leading with a big heart with the Baltimore Orioles’ Jennifer Grondahl

Starting companies from scratch the right way with Andrew Wright

Tim Cartwright’s must-do's (and don’ts) when seeking capital for your startup

Cooking up pasta and big business deals with Andy Cagnetta

Getting to yes utilizing patience and purpose with real estate executive John Burpee

How Erin McLeod leads with humility, humor and a huge heart

Grit, goals, and good valuations with Benchmark International’s Dara Shareef

Hope is not a strategy but good planning is with Sophia Shaw

Hitting a home run in nonprofit leadership with Doug Staley

Three decades in real estate and still going strong with Bob Glaser

Successfully mixing passion and purpose with Shep Englander

The no jerk hiring policy and crafting a top homebuilding company with Ian Schmoyer

Running the Organization that runs the roads with Tampa Highway Honcho Greg Slater

Banking and the constant improvement process to be a better boss with Synovus Bank’s Kevin Gillen

Building cool spaces and leading an architectural revival with Jerel McCants

Boosting the Lakewood Ranch community to new heights with Brittany Lamont

How to Lead with Grace and Grit with Michael Corley

From the financial services C-Suite to leading a national school choice movement with Erika Donalds

How to navigate a crisis — calmly and coolly with Kaitlyn Perez

He bought the whole block and other gutty business success stories with Chris Cunningham

Doing good, in the community and in leadership, with Helene Lotman

Building a business around the beautiful game with Justin Papadakis

Fail Fast, Fail Cheap, & Other Advice from Kevin Harrington, Original Shark on “Shark Tank”

A cool strategy to selling hot chicken with King of the Coop’s Joe Dodd

From Sydney, Australia to strengthening nonprofits across Florida with Ashley Dietz

Growing your leadership skillset with Growing Your Team founder Jamie Van Cuyk

From banking in the Bayou to being a Southwest Florida community leader with Brandon Box

Running an 800-employee restaurant enterprise with Mike Quillen

The future of health care leadership with Tampa General’s John Couris

Juice, eggs and cooking up the next generation of leaders with First Watch’s Lilah Taha-Rippett

From farming in Colorado to growing leaders in the community w/ University Area CDC’s Sarah Combs

Growing a bank in a crowded market while leading for the long term with Sam Guerrieri

Building a mission-driven nonprofit quickly w/ Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside’s Mike Sutton

Succession & sustainability with Gulf Coast Community Foundation President & CEO Phillip Lanham

Manifesting success and jettisoning self-doubt with Jen Hemmerdinger

Taking chances, selling groceries and building luxury condo towers with billionaire John Catsimatidis

Building communities where people want to live with Wellen Park’s Rick Severance

Nothing fishy about it: Overseeing one of the largest aquariums in Florida with Roger Germann

I’ll be here all week: Les McCurdy and the business of comedy

High energy leadership and why consistency matters with Bradenton EDC’s Sharon Hillstrom

Budding sports stars and lifelong leadership lessons with IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard

The business of philanthropy and kindness with Community Foundation Tampa Bay CEO Marlene Spalten

Well done: Life and leadership lessons from Bloomin’ Brands executive Sheilina Henry

Leading with heart — the story of Better Together CEO Megan Rose

Freddy Williams: Boys & Girls Clubs Alum, now CEO of one of the largest clubs in the country

From living in your car to living your entrepreneurial dreams with tech founder Chris Williams

Resilience, leadership and the hot commercial real estate market with LaShawn Bates

Great stories and lots of gratitude with Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon

All in one - Leadership lessons and Insurance needs with Patrick Del Medico

Fostering business success with 26 West Entrepreneurship Center Director Kim Richmond

Mentoring young minds while growing your business with Golden Road Advisors principal Kevin Caldwell

Guiding teams on a path to success with Education Foundation of Sarasota County CEO Jennifer Vigne

Ace your career advancement with University Park Country Club’s John Fetsick

Growing, then shrinking, then growing an IT firm w/ CRS Technology Consultants co-owner John Joyce

From farming to framing the Tampa Bay region’s economic future with Yvonne Fry

The power of connections — and wearing a sharp tie with Shumaker Advisors CEO Ron Christaldi

The front lines of recruiting and retaining businesses with EDC of Sarasota County CEO Erin Silk

From a shot at Hollywood glory to a career in medicine with Dr. Seth Forman

Leading LegoLand Florida Resort through empathy, accountability, and discipline w/ Franceen Gonzales

The highs and lows of building a 50-year construction business with Josh and Alan Bomstein

Urgency breeds action with Bill Daubmann, CEO of My Shower Door

How to constantly look to do better and be better at work with 3D Cloud CEO Beck Besecker

Finding the opportunities in any situation with Manatee Community Foundation’s Veronica Thames

Busting the myth of the starving artist w/ Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson

The pursuit of perfection with Integrity Employee Leasing President and CEO Robert Hensley

Building a strong foundation for leadership at Visit Sarasota County with Erin Duggan

From an office bombing to a real estate empire with Ian Black

Get on the right flight path with Florida High Tech Corridor Council CEO Paul Sohl

Dare to be vulnerable and find your courage with Natalie Johnson

Fine dining and fine-tuning your career with Grace Restaurant owner Jason Lutzk

Five decades of learning: the legendary real estate career of William Raveis

Performing well under pressure with Perform[cb] CEO, Erin Cigich

Beating back anxiety and depression with real estate executive Michael Davis

Becoming a 2-time US Olympian and entrepreneur with Donald Suxho

The merging of restaurants and technology with Chon Nguyen

Major lessons in leadership with minor league baseball managing partner John Martin

The beauty — and struggles — of being your own boss with Coyote Ugly franchise owner Joanna Olsen

Behind the scenes of a 40-year career in jewelry design with Mark Loren

Saving lives one text at a time with Cope Notes Founder Johnny Crowder