The Integrated Entrepreneur
Welcome to The Integrated Entrepreneur with Jonathan Fodera, hosted by founder, author, public speaker, investor and entrepreneur Jonathan Fodera. On this podcast you'll learn strategies on how to become a better operator, how to acquire more clients for your company, how to retain those clients, valuable lessons, and how you can avoid the mistakes that Jonathan has triumphed on his path to $500M+ in financing for business owners and entrepreneur's.
Meet the Co-Host:
Keith Gause was born in Houston, Texas and moved to Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 2. He continues to reside in Jacksonville with my wife, Deanna, and two daughters: Addison (13) and Kylee (10) and their 4 dogs, a cat, a bearded dragon, and a snake. (If it were left to the ladies to decide, they would have a zoo!)
Keith’s childhood was spent playing sports, being an only child, and watching his father become an entrepreneur by continuously failing and trying again. His father built a multimillion-dollar company allowing him to retire and live the life he always dreamed about. Watching his father’s journey taught him a lot about business.
Not ready to jump into the family business, Keith went into the military in the year 2000 at age 18. He spent 5 years assigned to the 20th Special Operations Command in Ft. Walton Beach FL and spent a majority of his military career deployed to places that needed the most attention.
Keith continued in the world of excitement and danger by going into Law Enforcement where he spent 10 years working in Northwest Jacksonville. He worked the nightshift, 6pm -6am, which allowed him to have a full day to make an impact on what he ultimately wanted to do. That goal was to create an empire and to impact as many business owners as possible.
In 2009, wanting to care for his wife and first born in the best way, he took a big risk and spent his entire savings on an inactive business name and one inflatable bounce house. Bounce Around Jax Party Rentals was Northeast Florida’s #1 party and event rental business. At least that is what he believed!
By 2012, Keith was able to make a 7-figure exit and leave Law Enforcement and began to study all things finance & investing. He focused on learning about any mistakes he had made as a business owner and became obsessed with helping others avoid the same ones. That is how Tideland Consulting came to be. Now, Tideland operates in all 50 states and has created a non-bias ecosystem for growth-oriented entrepreneurs that maximizes how each dollar impacts the business, from protecting assets and reducing taxes to succession plans and exit strategies.
In 2023, Tideland aligned with GFG Solutions as a strategic partner to serve business owners at the highest level, with a white-glove service feel from a world-class team.
The Integrated Entrepreneur
They Did it Their Way: Bold Leadership from History's Misfits
Can the unconventional leadership styles of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs teach us more than traditional methods? Tune in to this episode of Integrated Entrepreneur as Jonathan Fodera and Keith Gause challenge the norm and explore how these visionary leaders have revolutionized entire industries. They dissect Musk's ambitious ventures with SpaceX and Tesla, and reflect on Jobs' transformative influence at Apple. Through examining their unique approaches, including Musk's battle with Asperger's syndrome and Jobs' infamous interpersonal challenges, this conversation uncovers the complexities and triumphs that define their legacies. Prepare to be inspired as they draw parallels to their own leadership paths, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of leading with vision and determination.
In a different light, Jonathan and Keith shift their focus to authentic leadership within military and business spheres. By sharing heartfelt personal stories, they unpack the art of communication and the balance between authority and empathy. Highlighting the strengths and shortcomings of military leadership training, this episode emphasizes the importance of genuine connection and understanding team motivations.
Key highlights:
- Misunderstood Leadership and Visionary Entrepreneurs
- Authentic Leadership and Learning Styles
- Exit Door Security and Engagement