Small Biz Florida
Small Biz FL was designed to highlight issues and promote business assistance resources available throughout the state of Florida.
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Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Dr. Andre M. Perry is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro and a scholar-in-residence at American University. A nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and education, Perry is the author of the book “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities.
Dr. Perry's pioneering work on asset devaluation has made him a go-to researcher for policymakers, community development professionals, and civil rights groups. Perry co-authored the groundbreaking 2018 Brookings Institution report “The Devaluation of Assets in Black Neighborhoods” and has presented its findings on the price of homes in Black neighborhoods across the country, including to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. He has extended that report’s focus on housing in Black neighborhoods to include other assets such as businesses, schools, and banks.
Host of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred interviews Dr. Andre M. Perry on his findings in his pioneering work on asset devaluation and keynote presentation at the Florida SBDC Network Annual Conference. Listen to this episode to hear what he had to say!
– Check out the Brookings Institution here: https://www.brookings.edu/
– Connect with Dr. Andre M. Perry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreperryedu/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
– To learn more about the Florida Small Business Development Network, visit their website here
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Dr. Jerry Parrish is an economist doing work for universities, companies, and great organizations involved in economic development and workforce development. Dr. Parrish currently serves as an Economist for the Florida SBDC Network. In this episode host of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred and special guest Dr. Parrish discuss the outlook of Florida’s economy.
– Check out the Florida SBDC Network here: https://floridasbdc.org/
– Connect with Dr. Jerry D. Parrish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-d-parrish-ph-d-33a62843/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
– To learn more about the Florida Small Business Development Network, visit their website here
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
The Bay Area Manufacturing Association is 62 years old, it was designed to support manufacturers and promote economic development in the Tampa Bay Region. BAMA provides a forum to exchange ideas and share best practice information; network with colleagues; and learn about manufacturing-related topics through educational programs and tours. In this episode of Small Biz Florida host, Tom Kindred interviews Dave Dragon who serves as a business advisor for BAMA and for Florida Makes a network.
To learn about how the Bay Area Manufacturers Association is dealing with workforce needs and other insights on how they function listen to this episode.
– Check out BAMA here: https://www.bama-fl.org/
– Connect with Dave Dragon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davedragon26/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
– To learn more about the Florida Small Business Development Network, visit their website here
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
In this episode host of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred is joined by Innovation Officer for DefenseWerx, Brad Chedister.
DEFENSEWERX is a neutral facilitator and trusted counselor, connecting a national network of individuals, businesses, academia, and government organizations to enable creative and integrated solutions for our DOD customers.
Listen to this episode to hear full details on how DefenseWerx is empowering innovation!
– Check out DefenseWerx here: https://defensewerx.org/
– Connect with Brad Chedister: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-chedister-46a365134/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
– To learn more about the Florida Small Business Development Network, visit their website here
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Small Biz Florida celebrated their 100th episode at the Florida Small Business Development Network’s 1st annual Small Business Success Summit. A great opportunity for small businesses to learn and network. In this special episode host of Small Biz Florida, Tom Kindred interviewed Chris Ryan and Rick Ulewicz who serve as Sales Directors for Thryv. Thryv is an online all-in-one platform that has helped more than 40,000 businesses manage all their daily tasks. In this talk, Rick and Chris give us a full overview of what Thryv is all about!
– Check out Thryv here: https://www.thryv.com/
– Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ryan-8696291a/
– Connect with Rick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-ulewicz/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! (@smallbizflorida) This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s first annual Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
– To learn more about the Florida Small Business Development Network, visit their website here
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
For over five decades, the National Development Council has helped improve the lives of millions of people through new economic opportunities and community improvement, in every one of the 50 states and Puerto Rico. NDC acts as partner, teacher, advisor, investor, developer, and lender, bringing together technical know-how and capital for community and economic investment. We work with local and state governments and community-based organizations to help them create and implement their own unique economic and community development strategies.
In this episode of Small Biz, Florida Bryan Cunningham and Joseph Gray from the National Development Council sit in for an interview with host Tom Kindred and cohost Dr. Ricardo to discuss their work with the NDC, their background, and pathway to their career with the NDC. Listen to this episode to learn more about what the National Development Council does for the communities in the U.S.
– Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-cunningham-60b431134/
– Connect with Joesph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-gray-190b5817/
– Check out the National Development Council: https://ndconline.org/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. These segments were also cohosted by Dr. Herbert Ricardo Professor at the School of Business at Indian River State College.
– Connect w/ Dr. Herbert Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-ricardo-ph-d-91b1ba225/
– To learn more about the JMI Institute, visit their website here
– To learn more about the JMI Small Business Leadership Conference, visit their website here
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Bookkeeping is a necessary chore for all businesses. It helps you manage your operations, plan ahead, and prevent an audit by giving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) what they need. To keep moving toward your long-term goals and improve profits, listen to this episode to hear a real accountant talk about her best advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Rachel Siegel is the Owner of GoFigure Accounting. Rachel has worked in both private companies and public accounting firms. Having seen the process from both sides allows her to find solutions to issues clients have while ensuring the proper methods needed are utilized.
Rachel joins host Tom Kindred and cohost Dr. Ricardo to chat about what business owners and entrepreneurs need to know about their bookkeeping practices and some tips they can start applying today. She also talks about her background and pathway to starting her own business.
– Connect with Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-siegel-2b2996/
– Check out GoFigure Accounting: https://www.gofigureaccounting.net/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. These segments were also cohosted by Dr. Herbert Ricardo Professor at the School of Business at Indian River State College.
– Connect w/ Dr. Herbert Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-ricardo-ph-d-91b1ba225/
– To learn more about the JMI Institute, visit their website here
– To learn more about the JMI Small Business Leadership Conference, visit their website here
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
In this segment of Small Biz Florida, Allen Bornstein the CEO/Founder of Workgroup Payroll Inc. joins host Tom Kindred and cohost Dr. Ricardo for an interview to discuss his background and pathway to starting his business and co-hosting his podcast show the Secret2MySuccess.
WorkGroup Payroll was formed with one goal in mind: to be the premier provider of payroll, payroll tax services, and other related services. More than just a payroll company, WorkGroup Payroll offers tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes with dedicated customer service provided by experienced professionals. From payroll processing to integrated solutions incorporating payroll, benefits administration, human resources, and time and attendance Workgroup Payroll is able to reduce employer's costs, liability, and administrative burden through integrated solutions and strategic partnerships.
Allen Bornstein serves as the host and founder of Secret 2 My Success. Allen grew up with a fascination for the Boston Red Sox and owning his own business. He started his own staffing & recruiting business at 19. Seen mostly with his iconic Baseball cap, Allen took his love for sports and combined it with his knowledge of business to create a new show that is unique and a definite home run!
– Connect with Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-bornstein-48878b6/#experience
– Check out Workgroup Payroll: https://www.workgrouppayroll.com/
– Check out the Secret2MySuccess Podcast: https://www.secret2mysuccess.com/home.html
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. These segments were also cohosted by Dr. Herbert Ricardo Professor at the School of Business at Indian River State College.
– Connect w/ Dr. Herbert Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-ricardo-ph-d-91b1ba225/
– To learn more about the JMI Institute, visit their website here
– To learn more about the JMI Small Business Leadership Conference, visit their website here
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
NightCap was invented in early 2019 by then 16-year-old Shirah Benarde from West Palm Beach, Florida. The idea came to her in a dream after hearing about the horrors of drink spiking from friends who experienced it after going off to college. Fortunately, her friends were okay, but Shirah was determined to come up with a pragmatic solution to this problem to protect her and her friends when they went off to college. She also wanted to make sure the product would be something girls would feel comfortable using. The next morning, she went to her mother’s closet, grabbed a pair of pantyhose, cut them up, and attached them to a scrunchie to create the first NightCap prototype.
Her brother, Michael, 21 at the time, came home from college for the summer and saw the prototype sitting on a table. As someone who had been living on a college campus for four years, he understood how prevalent this problem was — and is. Knowing that there was no product on the market that had been adopted at scale, Michael saw huge potential for NightCap due to its unbeatable convenience and reusability. Together, Michael and Shirah took action and spent the next six months working to bring NightCap from concept to reality.
Nightcap was featured on ABC’s hit television series Shark Tank on February 5, 2021 (Season 12 | Episode 12). Shirah and Michael struck one of the fastest deals in Shark Tank history with Shark Lori Greiner who wasted no time jumping in.
In this episode, Micahel Benarde who is Co-Founder and President of NightCap joins us on another episode of Small Biz Florida to discuss the story of Night Cap, their experience on Shark Tank, and his advice for young entrepreneurs.
– Check out NightCap: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nightcapit/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. These segments were also cohosted by Dr. Herbert Ricardo Professor at the School of Business at Indian River State College.
– Connect w/ Dr. Herbert Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-ricardo-ph-d-91b1ba225/
– To learn more about the JMI Institute, visit their website here
– To learn more about the JMI Small Business Leadership Conference, visit their website here
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Mark Collier joins the UGA SBDC in DeKalb after an accomplished career in the private sector and a temporary assignment with the U.S. Small Business Administration office of disaster assistance. As a capital projects program manager, Mark has successfully managed a series of residential, mixed-use, and commercial real estate development projects over a 20-year career.
Mark discusses his background and pathway to UGA SBDC in his interview with Small Biz Florida. He also gives a great overview of the history of the Small Business Development Center. To hear more about his work with small businesses in his community listen to this episode.
– Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-collier-smallbusinessexpert/ /
– Connect with UGA SBDC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ugasbdc/
– Check out the Playbook: https://www.myasbn.com/small-business-shows/the-playbook-mark-collier/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. These segments were also cohosted by Dr. Herbert Ricardo Professor at the School of Business at Indian River State College.
– Connect w/ Dr. Herbert Ricardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbert-ricardo-ph-d-91b1ba225/
– To learn more about the JMI Institute, visit their website here
– To learn more about the JMI Small Business Leadership Conference, visit their website here