The Bunker Talk!
A podcast created to help bridge the gap between new entrepreneurs and the more advanced entrepreneur. Local South Florida business owners coming on to talk shop about their success, failures and business lessons learned.
Episodes
64 episodes
Ep. 64: A Peak Behind 4MG with Ashlin Endter
🏡 What does it really take to build a business, buy a home, and create a legacy for your family?In Episode 64 of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Ashlin, founder of 4MG Mortgage, to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, the em...
Ep. 63: The Importance of Women's Health with Kelley Maple
🧠 Why do so many women feel like they’re “not themselves” in their 30s and 40s?In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Kelley Maple, Chief Medical Officer at Medical Anti-Aging Clinic, to break down the reality of women’s h...
Ep. 62: Loving the Human Race with Arty Palermo
📊 In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with CPA and managing partner Arty Palermo from Palermo, Landsman & Ross to break down decades of experience working with business owners across industries.From navigating ...
Ep. 61: Build your Business the Right Way from Day One with Jessica Portalatin
📌 Starting a business is exciting — but many entrepreneurs overlook the legal foundations that protect their brand and assets.In this episode of Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with business and trademark attorney Jessica Portalatin to bre...
Ep. 60: How to Think About Content Creation for Your Business with Elizabeth Jude
🎙️ In this episode, Ciara sits down with Elizabeth Jude, Creative Director behind Jude The Agency, to break down what business owners actually need to know about creating content that drives results.This conversation goes far beyond “postin...
Ep 59: Building a Family Business Together | Leadership, Trust & Accountability
👩👦 What does it really take to build a business as a family?In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Dawn Janes Bartley and her son Alex Janes of Maverick Risk Partners to explore the realities of building a business to...
Ep. 58: Honoring your Legacy with Alexa Rosario
🕊️ What if your business was built on meaning—not just money?In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Alexa Rosario, founder of Heirloom, to talk about how a personal loss reshaped her career, her purpose, and the work s...
Ep. 57: The Making of a Mentor with David Carothers
🎙️ What truly separates top producers from everyone else?In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with her mentor David Carothers to unpack decades of experience across multiple industries—and how those lessons shape his leadersh...
Ep. 56: Scaling a Business Without Burnout | Leadership, Hiring & Growth with Big Dan
🚀 What truly separates successful entrepreneurs from those who stay stuck?In Episode 56 of Bunker Talk, business coach and growth expert Dan “Big D” Sachkowsky shares real-world lessons from building, losing, and selling multiple compan...
Ep. 55: What it Takes to Build an Inc5000 Business with Samah T. Abukhodeir
In this episode of The Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Sam, founding and managing partner of The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm, to discuss everything related to growing and scaling a firm.Sam opened her doors seven years ago, help...
Ep. 54: KINNECTing Your Financial Future with Chad Tourin
Welcome to Episode 54 of The Bunker Talk Podcast!Today, Ciara sits down with Chad Torin, founder of Connect Financial—a unique advisory firm helping business owners align financial, legal, and tax strategies with their life and business goa...
Ep: 53 Your Network is Your Networth with Jason Gonzalez
In this episode, Ciara Gravier sits down with Jason Gonzalez, Senior Security Consultant at DGA Security and founder of Sunset Connect — a networking experience redefining how professionals connect and grow.They dive into:✨ How Jaso...
Ep. 52: Build a Business True to Who You Are with Alex Dopazo
🔹 ✨ In this inspiring episode, Ciara Gravier sits down with Alexander Dopazo, Vice President of Dopazo Insurance, to uncover the power of authenticity, leadership, and consistency in small business.🚀 With over 28 years in business, Alex...
Ep. 51 Networking & Tacos with Jim DeWitt
🎙️ In this episode of #TheBunkerTalk, Ciara sits down with longtime friend Jim DeWitt, owner of DeWitt Insurance Group.They discuss how Jim got his start in the insurance indus...
Ep. 50: The CPA Partner Your Business Needs with Karen Ross
✨ Welcome to Episode 50 of The Bunker Talk Podcast!This milestone conversation features Karen Ross, Enrolled Agent, Partner at PLR CPAs, philanthropist, mom, and thought leader with The Daily Drip.Karen shares her inspiring jour...
Ep. 49: Relationships & Business Before Bankruptcy with Christy Vilaboa-Abel
In this episode of Bunker Talk, Ciara sits down with Christina Vilaboa, founding partner of CAVA Law, LLC, a trusted South Florida law firm that provides personalized legal representation for individuals and businesses facing bankruptcy, debt, ...
Ep. 48: Pause & Reset with Rachelle Sylvain Spence
In this inspiring episode of Bunker Talk (Ep. 48), Ciara Gravier sits down with Rachelle Sylvain Spence — entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor, and co-founder of A Furi Aesthetics & Wellness and Be Her Collective.Together, they dive...
Ep. 47: Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable Parts of Business with Patrick McBride
In this episode, Ciara sits down with Patrick McBride, Owner of The McBride Agency. Patrick has built a successful insurance agency that specializes in helping middle market businesses manage their total cost of risk.In this episode, we...
Ep. 46: The Tech Talk Every Businessowner Needs with Casita Simpson
In this episode, Ciara sits down with Casita Simpson from Simpson & Associates to discuss all things TECH!Casita specializes in helping businesses analyze their current workflows and shows them where technology can help provide the ...
Ep. 45: Productive through Purpose with Misty McBride
In this episode, Ciara sits down with Misty McBride Lic. Professional Counselor to discuss all things related to mental health and entrepreneurship.If you've ever felt like you're on an island as a leader, or unsure how to support your ...
Ep. 44: Looking Past the Title with Tiffani Dhooge
🎙 In this episode Ciara sits down with President & CEO of Children's Harbor, a non-profit that has been providing harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse for over 25 years.We discu...
Ep 43: Old vs Modern Approach to Business with Aaron Gordon
In this episode of Bunker Talk, Ciara welcomes special guest and longtime friend Aaron Gordon, CEO of Gordon Companies and host of the Keep Hustling Podcast. Together, they dive deep into the power of personal branding, what it means to lead a ...
Ep. 42: The Ins & Outs of Business with Jason Cass
In this episode, Ciara sits down with the Jason Cass, the CEO of Agency Intelligence to talk about all things having to do with delegating, hiring and keeping young talent, using AI to differentiate your business and much more!👉 Don’t f...
Ep. 41: Fighting for Your Second Chance with Kristen Reynoso
In this episode Ciara sits down Kristen Reynoso Managing Partner at Jackwin Legal. We discusss how Kristen can help if you are ever in any sort of trouble with the law and all things having to do with working with your family and spouse, tips a...
Ep. 40: Travel in a Transformative Way with Kelly Tolliday
🎙️ In this episode Ciara sits down with Kelly Tolliday CEO of Transform with Travel about how travel can enhance every aspect of your life. Your career, relationships, and life. We also discuss why Kelly has decided to be sober and how that's i...
