Small Biz Florida

Ep. 30 | Gibran Jones Owner of Krimson Square PRM | JMI SBL Conference 2021

Joining Tom on the podcast this week is Gibran Jones, owner of Krimson Square a company designed to provide high level online public relations and digital marketing to businesses of all sizes and industries. Gibran Jones is a military veteran assigned to the historic 1/10 Calvary ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ in Fort Hood, Texas. 
On this episode of the podcast Tom and Gibran discuss his journey to starting his digital marketing company ‘Krimson Square’. He covers everything from what inspired him to start his business to talking about his top 5 tips for business owners starting to build an online presence.

Ep. 29 | Chuck Dinsmore Co-Founder of Data Clique | JMI SBL Conference 2021

This episode of Small Biz Florida features another brilliant guest from our trip to the JMI Small Business Leadership Conference, Chuck Dinsmore. Chuck is the Co-Founder of Data Clique Market Intelligence.
Data Clique is a company created to help business owners research and apply consumer lifestyle segmentation data into their marketing strategies. Data Clique understands the relationships between businesses, marketing, and data. and take lots and lots of data and turn it into actionable intelligence, meaning. They help identify new prospects for businesses, and then track them as they turn into new customers.
Join us for this interview and learn about data collection and how to leverage it to see growth in your business. 
 

Ep. 28 | Bernie Dandridge SBA/USDA Business Development Specialist | JMI SBL Conference 2021

On this segment of Small Biz Florida, Regional Director Tom Kindred sits down with Bernie Dandridge, 2018 North Florida District Small Business Advocate of the Year and Loan Specialist at FLC Bank.
Bernie Dandridge sits down to talk all you need to know about finances and loans that you may be able to receive through SBA programs. Bernie is a Sales/Sales Management and Operations Professional with commercial SBA/USDA lending, residential wholesale, correspondent, and retail mortgage experience. A proven builder of individual employees creating a strong team environment. Successful B2B business developer while uniquely focused on the importance of the individual consumer. Experienced speaker and visionary leader.
Bernie is a firm believer in developing long term profitable relationships, both internally and externally, by maximizing communication, education and integrity.
You don't want to miss this episode! 

Ep. 27 | Greg Buschman Founder of Strategic Leadership Development | JMI SBL Conference 2021

On this episode of Small Biz Florida: Host Tom Kindred Interviews Gregory "Greg" Buschman on his work in Intergenerational Management. 
Greg Buschman is the founder of Strategic Leadership Development. Greg is also a keynote speaker, top-ranked business management author, and organizational trainer specializing in inter-generational leadership skills, creative leadership, and high-performing team dynamics. His newest #1 publication “I Think, You Think, We All Think Differently: Leadership Skills for Millennials & Gen Z”, is available on Amazon Kindle. 
 
 

Ep. 26 | Charles Render Data Analytics Expert | JMI SBL Conference 2021

On this episode of Small Biz Florida: Tom sits down with Charles Render, a consultant who has worked with companies as small as single-person start-ups and as large as Fortune 500 corporations and knows the ins and outs of maximizing business performance using data. They discuss Charles's new venture Analytics Box a tool that will help generate automated, meaningful insights at the click of a button for small-business decision making. 
He started Render Analytics with the vision of leveraging knowledge gained from these experiences to help businesses grow to the next level.

Ep. 25 | Matthew “Griff” Griffin – Military Veteran, Entrepreneur & Author | JMI SBL Conference 2021

United States Military Academy graduate Matthew “Griff” Griffin joined Small Biz Florida host Tom Kindred and Indian River State College Business School Professor Dr. Herbert Ricardo to discuss Combat Flip Flops and his mission of Doing Well to Do Good.
After graduating from the United States Military Academy in 2001, Griff accepted a commission into Field Artillery. Between 2003-2005, he deployed four times to Iraq and Afghanistan with 2d Ranger Battalion as a Company Fire Support Officer. After departing the military in 2006, he worked in the defense sector which eventually led him back to Afghanistan to assist with medical infrastructure development.
After witnessing the positive effects of economic growth in conflict areas, Griff co-founded Combat Flip Flops with a fellow Ranger and began the mission to manufacture peace through trade. He was recognized in 2017 as one of the top 100 Most Influential Veterans in America and in 2018 as a top 100 Global Visionary.
 
 
 
 

Ep. 24 | Amanda Brinkman Small Business Revolution | JMI SBL Conference 2021

Amanda Brinkman, Chief Brand Officer, Deluxe and creator, producer, and host of the hit series "Small Business Revolution" sat down with Small Biz Florida Host Tom Kindred and executive producer Katie Muldoon at the recent JMI Small Business Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida to talk entrepreneurship. 
Amanda is a sought-after public speaker, sharing her “Do Well By Doing Good” philosophy on stages around the country. She demonstrates how both companies and individuals can make a meaningful and positive difference in people’s lives, while fostering their own success in the process. She believes that companies must not only identify their brand purpose, but put that purpose into action. Through her work, Amanda has defined what it looks like for brands to truly act “as publishers” creating movements through their content strategy
Amanda is a nationally renowned brand expert, Forbes contributor, and frequent on-camera personality for national news outlets and celebrity interviews, ranging from LL Cool J to Peyton Manning. She has appeared on CNBC’s “Cleveland Hustles,” in addition to hosting the online “Small Talks” series that features successful entrepreneurs across the country.
 

Ep. 22 | Caleb Orr | Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference | Sustain the Pivot Series

Small Biz Florida host Tom Kindred speaks with Caleb Orr, Senior Policy Advisor for Senator Rubio’s office and Dr. Cheryl Kirby, Chief Operating Officer for the Florida SBDC Network, regarding the upcoming Sustain the Pivot Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference. The event will be held May 18th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and May 19th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST. Seating is limited so register now.
The Virtual Small Business Resiliency Conference is a unique learning and networking opportunity for Florida’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.
A Small Business Owner/Operator will learn:
Innovative business development in the new normal
Implement a COVID-19 resiliency business action plan to safeguard your business
Understand the 5 C’s of credit and financial pitfalls to make your business bankable
Plus, enjoy two powerful keynotes, a marketing power hour, and a panel on client success featuring Florida SBDC Network consultants.

Ep. 21 | Doug Sherman Treasure Coast Market President | Small Business Banking with Bank of America

Small Biz Florida host Tom Kindred discusses small business banking issues with Doug Sherman - Treasure Coast Market President Bank of America.
Whether the business owner is seeking working capital, an equipment loan, or financing to purchase property to expand, having a relationship with an experienced professional banker is important. Doug explains how the business owner can leverage their bank to grow and succeed in business. He also discusses how being resilient will help your company survive during economic challenges. 

Ep. 20 | John Diep Director Int‘l Trade Enterprise Florida | Export Marketing Plans & 2021 Florida International Trade Expo

Small Biz Florida host Tom Kindred speaks with Mr. John Diep, Director International Trade Development at Enterprise Florida. The discussion centered on a unique and powerful service provided through regional Florida SBDC Centers and their International Trade Consultants.
Enterprise Florida and the Florida SBDC Network, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, assist qualified Florida “new-to-export” manufacturers and service providers to identify overseas growth strategies through the development of a customized Export Marketing Plan. The process includes meeting with a Florida SBDC International Trade Specialistto conduct a confidential, in-depth business assessment. The Specialist will prepare and provide the company with acustomized Export Marketing Plan.
Qualifications for the program include:•Florida manufacturers and professional services providers only•Products must be produced in the state of Florida or services must be provided from a Florida location •New-to-export or infrequent exporters preferred•Minimum of two years in business•Five or more full-time employees•$500,000 to $10 million in annual sales
Also, discussed was the upcoming Florida International  Trade Expo - March 16 - 18, 2021. Deadline to Register: March 18, 2021.