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Florida Business Minds

The Florida Business Journals

Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.

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21:58

Tampa Bay: Alicia Schulhof on Challenges and...

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2025/04/29

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital has found the right leader in Alicia Schulhof. She brings over 20 years of leadership in health care and is revitalizing the hospital's image and impact in the community. It’s expanding into Wesley Chapel, a rapidly growing area, with a 56-bed hospital and additional clinic space. In this episode, she shares her story with TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner.

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14:25

South Florida: How AI and Hybrid Work are...

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2025/04/22

The pandemic forced change in many industries including the legal profession. Then along came artificial intelligence, saving time but slashing billable hours and altering client expectations. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez welcomes SMGQ Partner and Florida Bar President Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr. to share how the changing legal landscape is impacting the profession.

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23:44

PR Pro Jason Mudd: The Tools Have Changed, But the...

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2025/04/15

Naturally curious and an early adopter of the internet and more recently artificial intelligence, Axia Public Relations CEO Jason Mudd has built a national PR powerhouse from Jacksonville. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon connects with Mudd for industry insight that benefits business owners and fellow PR teams.

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31:28

Orlando: Align CEO Dena Jalbert Reports the M&A...

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2025/04/08

Several key factors combine to make 2025 potentially a big year for mergers & acquisitions. In this episode, Orlando Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Align Business Advisory Services Founder & CEO Dena Jalbert to share why. She also expands on the importance of technology and AI in building business valuations, and offers advice for upcoming leaders.

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20:30

South Florida: Carlos Fernandez-Guzman Explains Why...

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2025/04/01

With consumer confidence waning and recession fears rising in national surveys, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez calls on Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, President and CEO of Pacific National Bank for insight and perspective. The banking and business turnaround veteran shares his contrarian take on tariffs, and outlines steps business owners should take to diversify their banking relationships.

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23:03

Tampa Bay: Cirkul Co-Founder Garrett Waggoner on the...

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2025/03/25

Just over a month after the Tampa Bay start-up debuted its first Super Bowl commercial, Co-Founder Garrett Waggoner is gauging the success. The hybrid hydration company with its innovative bottle design allows users to control how much flavor they add to their water. TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Waggoner to share an update on the company's growth and future plans.

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24:32

Jacksonville: JU President Tim Cost Offers an Upbeat...

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2025/03/18

As the first alumnus to serve as Jacksonville University President in the school's 85 year history, Tim Cost has a unique perspective and approach. After a successful, high profile career in the corporate world, he's brought a business-focused agenda to JU, and it's paying off. In this episode, he shares an update and outlook with JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon.

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21:29

Orlando: Hispanic Chamber CEO Pedro Turushina Extends...

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2025/03/11

The biggest misconception about the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando? That it's only for Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs. President & CEO Pedro Turushina joins OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao to share why he and his team are supporting all businesses across the region, and at the same time offering support for their Hispanic members.

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14:52

South Florida: The State of Healthcare in South...

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2025/03/04

Currently serving the dual role of President/CEO of Broward Health and Interim CEO of Memorial Healthcare, few have a pulse on the healthcare market as strong as Shane Strum. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez invites one of the busiest executives in the business to share what's happening, plus the collaboration between Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare, and the possibility of a future merger.

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27:05

Tampa Bay: Larry Feldman - "Things Were So Damn Cheap...

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2025/02/25

Real estate is in the Feldman family DNA. Larry's father owned strip centers and he, in turn, taught his son Mack the ins & outs of the business with a few of his own unique leasing strategies while playing Monopoly. In this episode, TBBJ Real Estate Editor Ashley Gurbal Kritzer invites the Feldman Equities leaders to share their story, and explain what makes St. Petersburg so special.

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23:48

Jacksonville: Homegrown Hero Allishia Bauman Leads...

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2025/02/18

With a growing focus on our communities, City Year is well positioned to make an impact- both in Jacksonville and across our state. In this download, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon invites City Year Jacksonville Executive Director Allishia Bauman to share how her team is making a difference.

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28:37

Orlando: Cole NeSmith and Creative City Project Drive...

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2025/02/11

In a mecca where theme parks attract millions annually, it's often forgotten that the arts also play a major role in Orlando. In this episode, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Cole NeSmith, Founder & CEO of Creative City Project, to share what's happening behind-the-scenes.

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14:24

South Florida: It's Called Native Realty for a...

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2025/02/04

Jaime Sturgis and his team were born & raised in South Florida, so they know the neighborhoods and have a crystal ball when it comes to picking the next hot zip codes. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez invites Sturgis to share a few of his secrets and offer an outlook for 2025.

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25:25

Tampa Bay: The Accidental Entrepreneur Who Tells All...

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2025/01/28

Like many entrepreneurs, Lauren Wittenberg Weiner had to figure things out on the fly when she entered the male-dominated field of military contracting. In this episode, she shares her story with TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner and previews her new book "Unruly".

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21:36

Jacksonville: Cadrenal Founder & CEO Quang Pham Rings...

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2025/01/21

His family came to America as Vietnamese refugees, and now Quang Pham epitomizes the American Dream. The first Vietnamese American to earn naval aviator's wings, Pham parlayed his leadership skills in the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon welcomes Pham back to the podcast for an update on Cadrenal's groundbreaking tecarfarin drug.

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23:59

Orlando: CFX Executive Director Michelle Maikisch...

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2025/01/14

Florida's growth continues and that means more & more traffic across the state, particularly in Central Florida, at the crossroads of the Sunshine State. In our season-opening episode, Orlando Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao connects with Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) leader Michelle Maikisch to learn what her and her team are doing to keep people and business moving.

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14:55

South Florida: Serial Entrepreneur Christopher...

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2025/01/07

South Florida Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez opens the year with an inspiring conversation. EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 National Overall Winner Christopher Barnett joins the podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey. Barnett is the Founder & Chairman of ABA Centers, CurativeAI and ICBD Holdings, the parent company to his portfolio of ventures.

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23:37

Tampa Bay: Boys & Girls Club Alum Freddy Williams...

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2024/12/31

These days, there's no shortage of negative influence on our next generation of leaders. Locally and across Florida, the Boys & Girls Clubs provide much more than just fun and games. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Freddy Williams, President of the Tampa Bay and Suncoast Boys & Girls Clubs, to share his story and the positive influence the clubs are having in the lives of our youth.

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Jacksonville: Opera Singer Robyn Lamp Takes the Lead...

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2024/12/24

It's a festive time of year, and with that in mind Jacksonville Business Journal Editor-in-Chief James Cannon calls on Robyn Lamp, who takes over as Executive Director at the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. Lamp reflects on her career which includes performing at Carnegie Hall, and her transition to the business side of the arts.

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33:03

Orlando: GO Sports CEO Jason Siegel Reports on the...

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2024/12/17

Known for theme parks & tourism, Orlando is also growing its reputation as a mecca for major sporting events. In this download, OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao connects with Greater Orlando Sports Commission President & CEO Jason Siegel, who shares the team effort behind the success, and what the future holds for more big events.

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