Sarasota SpeaX
The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is a hyper-local podcast that feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota tick. On the show, they will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way - completely unfiltered!
Episodes
129 episodes
#129 - Jamie Dunnam, Co-Founder of iBusiness Solutions
This week, we sit down with Jamie Dunnam, Co-Founder of iBusiness Solutions for an in-depth conversation. We'll be touching on the key features of his business and it's ties into a total HR solutions for businesses. And as an avid water enthusi...
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Episode 129
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44:45
#128 - Anish Patel, Owner of Patellini's Pizza & Founder of Loanova Funding
This week, we sit down with local businessman and entrepreneur, Anish Patel. We get into his start within the family business, Patellini’s Pizza, and how hard work helped maintain an establishment that has survived the changes for 30 year...
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Episode 128
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43:46
#127 - Monique Bonanno, Owner of Bonanno's Bagels
This week, we sit down with the owner of Bonanno’s Bagels, Monique Bonanno. Monique shares her story of spending 15 years in the corporate world with Aramark to purchasing her own food truck to go into business for herself. Monique ...
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Episode 127
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39:03
#126 - Jefferson Charles, Owner of Jefferson Fit
This week, we sit down with the owner of Jefferson Fit, Jefferson Charles. We hear Jefferson’s story about how he moved from the Caribbean to the U.S. to initially become a pilot, but instead landed in the fitness industry. His trav...
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Episode 126
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39:57
#125 - AJ Yunker, Owner of The Love Vault
Dating has become an interesting experience in the age of social media and dating apps. Our guest this week has built a business around getting people off the screens and out and about. AJ Yunker, the Founder of The Love Vault, sits...
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Episode 125
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51:50
#124 - Julianna Strout, Founder & CEO of The SRQ Women's Expo
This week, the Sarasota SpeaX crew sits down with Julianna Strout, the Founder & CEO of The SRQ Women’s Expo. In addition to highlighting the event, which takes place on Sunday, November 16 (Cocktail Event takes place November 15…link...
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Episode 124
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54:00
#123 - Angie Stringer & Jamie Kattrein of Girls Inc. Sarasota
This week, we sit down with Angie Stringer and Jamie Kattrein, both with Girls Inc. of Sarasota. This organization has the mission of helping girls become strong, smart and bold leaders for the their community. In this episode, we l...
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Episode 123
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48:17
#122 - Clyde Metcalf, Former Head Baseball Coach at Sarasota High School
This week, we are sitting down for an in-depth conversation with a coaching legend. Not just a legend in Sarasota, but a High School Hall Of Fame Coach who spent over 40 years as a head coach for the game he loves. Coach Clyde Metca...
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Episode 122
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55:23
#121 - Bill Villafranco, Lead Trustee of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
This week, we welcome Bill Villafranco, Lead Trustee for the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, back to the podcast. Bill shares with us the first book in an 8-part series based on the life of Virginia, titled, “Virginia B. Goes to the Symph...
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Episode 121
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41:40
#120 - Jeff Jackson, CEO of Cabinetworks
On this episode, we sit down with CEO of Cabinetworks, Jeff Jackson. Jeff has an extensive business background leading companies like PGT, Coca-Cola, Hershey’s and Mrs. Smith’s in an executive role. Jeff breaks down several key elem...
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Episode 120
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56:05
#119 - Stephanie Roberts & Joey Panek, Co-Hosts of Suncoast View
This show was a blast to record! This week, we welcome Stephanie Roberts and Joey Panek, Co-Hosts of Suncoast View on ABC7 to the show. In an interesting turn of events, the SpeaX crew was featured on their morning show, which can b...
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Episode 119
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54:09
#118 - Mark Peterson, Branch Owner of Daisy Sarasota
This week, we sit down with Mark Peterson, the Branch Owner of Daisy Sarasota. Daisy is a Smart Home and Automation company that serves both individual clients, along with businesses in the area. Mark let’s us in on the recent tech ...
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Episode 118
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44:21
#117 - Heather Hawley, More To Living
This week, we sit down with Heather Hawley, Development Coordinator for More To Living (formerly More Too Life). This non-profit organization is committed to the prevention of human trafficking, along with assisting survivors to rehabilit...
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Episode 117
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41:49
#116 - Greg Mulhollen, Head Baseball Coach for Sarasota High School
This week, the SpeaX crew is sitting down to speak with Sarasota High School Head Baseball Coach, Greg Mulhollen. Greg gives us his insight and excitement about the upcoming season, along with what it’s like to follow in the footsteps of ...
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Episode 116
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39:20
#115 - Amy Esper, Owner of Methodical Organizing & Moving
This week, we sit down with the founder and owner of Methodical Organizing & Moving, Amy Esper. For those who may need help in coordinating their next move, or need some help maintaining the look and organization of their own living s...
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Episode 115
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28:12
#114 - Rod Dragash, Athletic Director of Riverview High School
This week, we’re sitting down to have a conversation with the Athletic Director for Riverview High School, Rod Dragash. We begin the conversation with Rod discussing his two newest hires, the Head Football Coach, and the Head Baseball Coa...
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Episode 114
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50:00
#113 - Taylor Marini & Emily Rickerson of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
This week, we sit down with Taylor Marini and Emily Rickerson, both from the Make-A-Wish Foundation Southern Florida, to discuss an upcoming event they are holding on October 4, called “Walk for Wishes”. You’ll learn all about the event, ...
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Episode 113
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45:24
#112 - Rich Tyson, Creator & Host of Why Sarasota
This week, we sit down for another content creator who also created a series highlighting our great city of Sarasota. Rich Tyson, the creator and host of “Why Sarasota”, which you can find on all the major platforms, talks to us about his...
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Episode 112
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39:15
#111 - David Mayer & Era Rubalsky of the Osprey PolyClinic
This week, we sit down with David Mayer and Era Rubalsky of the Opsrey PolyClinic. For years, we’ve been going to doctors, then going somewhere else to see a specialist they recommend, only to be sent somewhere else to go through a series...
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Episode 111
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45:26
#110 - Heather Todd (CEO) and Megan Leaf (Board Chair) of Teen Court Sarasota
This week, we’re sitting down with the CEO and Board Chair of Teen Court Sarasota, Heather Todd and Megan Leaf. While most think Teen Court Sarasota is some sort of juvenile rehabilitation program, we learned that it is actually a non-pro...
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Episode 110
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53:10
#109 - Mark Sobolewski, Head Baseball Coach of Riverview High School
This week, the guys sit down with local baseball legend, and former ball player, Mark Sobolewski. Mark was recently named the Head Baseball Coach for Riverview High School. Mark shares his time playing with Sarasota High through the...
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Episode 109
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47:45
#108 - Dillon Auxier & Brandon Dey, Co-Founders of Plato Industries
This week, we sit down for an in-depth, super-techy discussion with the founders of Plato Industries, Dillon Auxier and Brandon Dey. We’ll admit it, we’re gonna geek out a bit on this one. We’re going to learn more about their busin...
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Episode 108
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1:06:06
#107 - Gene Brown, Mayor of Bradenton, Florida
This week, we’re crossing city lines to sit down for a conversation with the Mayor of Bradenton, Gene Brown. The guys get into his decision to enter the political arena, along with his passion to give back to the community. They als...
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Episode 107
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1:00:37
#106 - Mike Stockton, Owner of Dirty Dough Sarasota
This week, we are sitting down with one of the sweetest guests we could possibly get on the show…literally. Mike Stockton, owner of Dirty Dough Sarasota takes the time to share about his business and what separates him from the competitio...
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Episode 106
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40:37
#105 - Sepi Ackerman, Founder & President of Holiday House SRQ
This week, the guys sit down for a conversation with Founder and President of Holiday House SRQ, Sepi Ackerman. We learn about this very special non-profit organization, and how it helps spread some cheer for elementary school students du...
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Episode 105
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39:06