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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.

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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.

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Level Up Your Life: Unlocking Achievements Through Fitness

June 17, 2025 • Jonathan Fodera • Episode 78

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From the depths of despair to the heights of personal and professional triumph, Joe Viccora’s story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of a strong support network. Having faced the devastating blow of losing both his job and his wife, Joe found himself at a crossroads. He made the life-altering decision to relocate to Florida and join Jonathon’s fintech company, despite battling weight gain and nerve damage. His incredible turnaround serves as a beacon of hope for anyone navigating similar struggles. Joe's blueprint for rebuilding his life from rock bottom is filled with lessons on resilience and determination that can inspire us all.

The episode also highlights the importance of consistent habits in achieving lasting transformation. Jonathan and Joe emphasize the role of routine and the significance of small, daily victories in staying motivated and overcoming challenges. Joe’s story is not just about losing weight or gaining success; it’s about the mindset shifts necessary for sustained change. Jonathan and Joe extend their gratitude to our audience for supporting our mission and invite listeners to follow Joe’s ongoing transformation on social media. Tune in to celebrate the progress made and the exciting future ahead, as Joe's journey continues to inspire others towards their own paths of personal growth.

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