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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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Rules for Thee But Not for Me: Why the Elites Play a Different Game

September 02, 2025 • Jonathan Fodera • Episode 89

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Elite rule disparities are not just a theory—they're a reality, and it's time we face this unsettling truth. This latest episode of the Integrated Entrepreneur pulls no punches as Jonathan Fodera and Joseph Viccora explore the different set of rules those in power enjoy, compared to the rest of us. They unravel the complexities of political hypocrisy, insider trading, and the clandestine behaviors of public figures during the pandemic. Don't miss the deep dive into how advancing technology might only widen these divides, and why staying informed is more urgent than ever.

As politicians line their pockets with insider knowledge and redraw districts to secure power, the impact on ordinary citizens is stark and undeniable. Jonathan and Joseph put the spotlight on familiar names like Nancy Pelosi, who somehow manages to outpace the best hedge funds, and discuss Gavin Newsom's questionable actions amid civil unrest. This talk ventures into gerrymandering's shadowy corridors, highlighting examples from Texas to California. The episode stirs the pot on the secretive Epstein list, pondering our political system's selective accountability.

Jonathan and Joseph’s global perspective peels back the layers of influence and corruption, challenging assumptions about world governance. They discuss claims involving the World Economic Forum, Larry Fink, and their alleged strategies to manipulate global markets. From depopulation theories to water shortages, the conversation doesn't shy away from controversy. This episode also tackles the unsettling topics of sex trafficking as a tool of manipulation and discusses alternative diets in the context of climate change. The conversation encourages listeners to recognize the mirage of equality and take action to build a more unified and transparent society.

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