Coffee With Cagnetta
Join Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, as he sits down with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers to uncover the secrets of success, leadership, and growth.
Episodes
34 episodes
CWC EP 32 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Rob Stevenson, Florida Panthers President and CEO
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Rob Stevenson, COO of the Florida Panthers. As the first recipient of the Transworld Iconic Business Award, Rob shares the "insider" story o...
CWC EP 35 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Jeff Watts, Chief Banking Officer for Valley Bank's East Florida Region
Jeff Watts didn't take the traditional path to the C-Suite. He was the first in his family to go to college and cut his teeth working blue-collar jobs at UPS and restaurants. Today, he leads regional banking efforts for Valley Bank, helping Sou...
CWC EP 34 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Zameer Kassam of Zameer Kassam Precious Gems
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, host Andy Cagnetta sits down with Zameer Kassam, the visionary behind Zameer Kassam Precious Gems. Zameer shares his "Buy Then Build" journey, tracking his career path from his early days at McKinsey and...
CWC EP 33 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Sal Naro, CEO of Coherence Capital Partners LLC
In this candid conversation, Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, sits down with Sal Naro for a wide-ranging discussion on what truly defines long-term success. Rather than focusing on titles or surface-level wins, Sal shares the...
CWC EP 31 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Steve Pollitzer, President of Good Karma Brands and ESPN West Palm
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with his long-time friend Steve Pollitzer, President of Good Karma Brands and ESPN West Palm. Steve shares the "leap of faith" story of...
CWC EP 30 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Rep. Chip LaMarca
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Representative Chip LaMarca. Chip shares his journey from running his family’s construction company to chairing the Energy & Utilities C...
CWC EP 29 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Cameron Dobbs, ESPN Host
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Cameron Dobbs, TV host for Inside South Florida (WSFL 39). Cameron shares her incredible journey through six concussions, her medi...
CWC EP 28 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Eric Straus, Manhattan Franchisee and M&A legend
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Eric Straus, the Manhattan franchisee and M&A legend. Eric shares the incredible history of the Straus family—from their tragic connecti...
CWC EP 27 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Burke Purcell, Founder and CEO of Loan Bud
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Burke Purcell, founder and CEO of Loan Bud. Burke shares how his independent marketplace is streamlining the SBA process to close deals in 4...
CWC EP 26 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Andy Alimo, Owner of Canoli Plus
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Anthony Alimo, owner of Cannoli Plus in Brooklyn. Anthony shares his journey from serve-it-over-the-counter bakery kid to leading a whol...
CWC EP 25 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Rob Cagnetta, Owner of Heritage Restoration
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews his brother Rob Cagnetta, owner of Heritage Restoration. Rob shares the fascinating story of how he "spun off" his division from Goodwill In...
CWC EP 24 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Doug Goodstein, CEO of Does Good Media
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Doug Goodstein, CEO of Does Good Media. Doug shares "war stories" from his time at ABC News with Peter Jennings, the bold move of sending 30...
CWC EP 23 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Mara Cagnetta, President of Sutherlend Welles
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Mara Cagnetta, President of Sutherland Welles. They discuss the "leap of faith" required to acquire an iconic brand, the steep learning curv...
CWC EP 22 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Eric Vainder, Senior Market Executive of Broward County at Northern Trust
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with his long-time friend Eric Vainder. Eric shares the "uphill both ways" story of moving to Florida with a one-way ticket and a car that ba...
CWC EP21 | Andy Cagnetta Sits w/ Keith Cobb, Ex-Alamo CEO
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Keith Cobb to discuss his legendary career. Keith shares "insider" lessons from his time on the Federal Reserve Board, the strategy behi...
CWC EP20 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Bob Swindell, President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Bob Swindell, the man responsible for pitching Broward County to the world. We dive into the "Secret Sauce" of South Florida's economic expl...
CWC EP19 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Rita Case of Rick Case Automotive
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Rita Case, President and CEO of the Rick Case Automotive Group. Rita shares the incredible "First-Mover" strategy that allowed her...
CWC EP18 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Alec Ingold of the Miami Dolphins
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Alec Ingold of the Miami Dolphins. We go beyond the gridiron to explore Alec’s "Undrafted" mindset, his journey as an entrepreneur, and ...
CWC EP17 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Mark Binko | CEO of National Jets
How do you transition from an independent financial advisor to running one of the most iconic aviation companies in Florida?In this episode, Andy Cagnetta goes "on the road" to interview Mark Binko, CEO of National Jets. We explore the ...
CWC EP16 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Juliette Roulhac | Vice President at Florida Power & Light
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy sits down with Juliette Roulhac, Vice President at FPL, to discuss her incredible journey from Jamaica to the top of Florida Power & Light. We dive into the "secret sauce" of FPL’s operational e...
CWC EP14 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Timothy Phelps | CEO of Techy
"From a mall kiosk to 250+ locations worldwide—Timothy Phelps is redefining tech, entrepreneurship, and sustainability."In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Timothy Phelps, founder & CEO of Techy, a ...
CWC EP13 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Bob Birdsong | Former CEO of OK Generators
"From Navy engineer to successful entrepreneur, and from boardroom to community champion—Bob Birdsong has done it all."In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Bob Birdsong, retired CEO of OK Generators, boa...
CWC EP12 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Tim Petrillo | Co-Founder & CEO of The Restaurant People
"From bartending in Miami to building one of South Florida’s top hospitality groups, Tim Petrillo has done it all."In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Tim Petrillo, Co-Founder & CEO of The Restauran...
CWC EP11 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Kelley Shanley | Former President & CEO of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
What do the performing arts and tech startups have in common? Find out in this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, where Andy Cagnetta talks with Kelley Shanley, former President & CEO of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and current ...
CWC EP10 | Andy Cagnetta sits w/ Kathleen Cannon | President & CEO of United Way of Broward County
"From social work to leading one of the biggest nonprofit organizations in Florida, Kathleen Cannon has dedicated her career to making an impact."In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Kathleen Cannon, Pre...