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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.

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From Missiles to Margins: The Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide

July 01, 2025 • Jonathan Fodera • Episode 80

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What if you could safeguard your business against global unrest and economic turbulence with just a few strategic moves? Tune in for an enlightening conversation featuring Joe, a seasoned C-level executive, who brings a wealth of experience to this discussion on navigating business amidst potential geopolitical tensions, particularly between Iran and Israel. Together, Joe and Jonathan uncover essential strategies to maintain stability and growth, providing you with actionable advice on solidifying your financial foundation. From maintaining strong personal and business credit to securing six months of operating expenses, they cover critical steps for preparing your business to withstand the winds of global turmoil. Learn how to mitigate risks by locking in fuel prices and stocking up on crucial raw materials, ensuring your business remains resilient in the face of disruption.

Steering clear of high-risk, short-term borrowing and exploring safer financing options like term loans are pivotal for securing your business finances. Joe and Jonathan delve into methods for improving credit scores, securing emergency lines of credit, and maintaining a robust financial buffer. These strategies not only bring peace of mind but also position your business to seize opportunities even in uncertain times. This episode also highlights the transferability of these principles to personal finance, ensuring comprehensive financial security for you and your business.

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