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Story Jam Theatre - Business Edition

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 139 ratings

About Story Jam
Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY.
On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born!
The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. Inspired by his wife’s podcast Biz Women Rock, he set out to create this podcast to leverage the medium and bring these stories to the world!
Help us grow by sharing these stories with friends and letting us know if you have a story of your own to share!
Live Shows
We are currently producing the majority of our shows out of Tampa Bay, Florida. We will be expanding to other cities in the Southeast as the Story Jam Theatre community grows.
Share a Story!
To tell us your story, please fill out the form below. Story Jam’s Main Stage is located in Tampa, FL. We will be expanding to other cities in the Southeast as the community grows.
Support
To Support Story Jam Theatre visit [http://storyjamtheatre.com](http://storyjamtheatre.com).

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Episodes

A...The Story About Sharing Cookies At An Airport - Nile Nickel

June 21, 2018 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MB

A Story about Having an Adventure - Game Aluisy

June 07, 2018 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MB

A Story About Creating Good Business - Bonnie Dye

May 24, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

A Story about Leaving a Legacy - Marc Ensign

May 11, 2018 19:15 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

A Story about Bern Laxer - Diane DiMaggio | SJTBE40

October 17, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MB

Diane has her own executive court reporting business. She shares some of the quirky stories about Bern Laxer, owner and founder of the famous Bern's Steakhouse, from her time with the company. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! Th...

Pablo Escobar - Pilar Ortiz | SJTBE39

October 03, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB

Pilar Ortiz is a bilingual speaker, coach, trainer, and consultant. She shares her story of overcoming the stress reporting the high profile news about drug lord Pablo Escobar. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were s...

Make It Happen - Niel Guilarte | SJTBE38

September 19, 2016 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MB

Founder of Wildstyle Media Group, LLC. Niel Guilarte is also host of All Things Post Podcast, speaker, and coach. www.wildstylemedia.net About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who ...

Money and Time - Mark D. Katz | SJTBE37

September 05, 2016 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MB

Mark D. Katz is the founder and chief strategic officer of the M David Katz Company, providing business consulting, marketing, branding, and more. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touche...

Back Surgery - Pete O'Shea | SJTBE36

August 22, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Pete O'Shea is a radio host, stand-up comedian, and author. He shares his recount of his new life-changing operation. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance....

My Identity Crisis - Ron Laker | SJTBE35

August 08, 2016 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MB

Ron Laker is an executive coach, entrepreneur, speaker, leadership development mentor, and business coach. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. Inspired b...

Walking Through the Bayou - Stephen Hnilica | SJTBE34

July 25, 2016 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MB

Stephen Hnilica walked across America from Tampa to Seattle, now is traveling the world as cohost of Backpack Entrepreneurs Podcast. www.backpackentrepreneurs.com About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, th...

The Value of a Mentor - Mark D. Katz | SJTBE33

July 11, 2016 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

Mark D. Katz is the founder and chief strategic officer of the M David Katz Company, providing business consulting, marketing, branding, and more. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touche...

Pretty Ugly - Marc Ensign | SJTBE32

June 27, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MB

Marc Ensign shares a story about his childhood encounter with a bully that stuck with him for years. www.marcensign.com About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendanc...

Finding the One - Dave Kauffman | SJTBE31

June 13, 2016 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Dave Kauffman is a Ziglar Legacy Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. This story, he shares the story of how he met the love of his life. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all w...

Flame War and the Rolling Stones - Dave Dockery | SJTBE30

May 30, 2016 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MB

Also known as "Doc", currently president of the Tampa Bay Computer Society shares a story about the world of early internet message boards. It is a humorous testament to geekdom and their epic flame wars. http://tampa-bay.org About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…an...

Lessons Learned from Gordy Howe - Bill Auxier | SJTBE29

May 16, 2016 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

Bill Auxier is a writer and leadership coach. This episode, he shares the impact legend Gordy Howe (aka Mr. Hockey) showed how important it is to be generous with your time. http://billauxier.com About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! ...

Vietnam - Glenn Nielson | SJTBE28

May 02, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB

Glenn Nielson, photographer and retired US Air Force pilot shares a story from one of his most gripping air combat experiences from Vietnam. www.picsintheglenn.com About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, t...

Possibilities - Jonathan Clarke | SJTBE27

April 18, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MB

Jonathan Clarke is a tennis player that shares his story about how he helped in an effort to end world hunger. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. Inspir...

Laughter is the Best Medicine - Diane Daniels | SJTBE26

April 04, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MB

Diane Daniels is a medicare consultant, speaker, and host of the Medicare Nation Podcast. www.medicarenation.com About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. Insp...

The Couch - Lee Silverstein | SJTBE25

March 21, 2016 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

Speaker, career coach, consultant, cancer survivor, Lee Silverstein is also the host of the Colon Cancer Podcast where other cancer survivors share their stories of their triumphs over cancer. www.thecoloncancerpodcast.com About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and S...

The Blog That Went Viral - Marc Ensign | SJTBE24

March 07, 2016 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Marc Ensign is a writer, speaker, and consultant about Life. Business. And the Pursuit of Happiness. www.marcensign.com About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendanc...

A Lesson I Learned from the Mob - Pete O'Shea | SJTBE023

February 22, 2016 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Peter O'Shea is a radio host, stand-up comedian, and author. He shares more stories in his book "Pain is My Friend". About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. ...

Season 1 Finale - Story Jam Theatre

July 31, 2015 03:21 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this of  Story Jam Theatre, we revisit 3 past stories to bring a best of Season 1 episode. Look for us to return in the fall.

Search For Meaningful Work - Andy Gold | SJTBE022

June 22, 2015 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MB

Andy Gold is a Professor at Hillsborough Community College. He is currently helping entrepreneurs find their passion with their startups as well as an organizer of Tampa’s Million Cups Chapter. If you would like to contact him you can find him at the following email. [email protected] About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invit...

Go Dad - Bill Auxler | SJTBE021

June 15, 2015 13:13 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MB

To Lead, Follow - Bill Auxler Bill Auxier, Ph.D., is a contributing author to the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Masters of Success, founder of the Dynamic Leadership Academy and author of his new book, To Lead, Follow. Bill helps leaders develop and understand their personal definition of leadership for greater personal and organizational success by utilizing what he has learned about leadership real world combined with what he has learned about leadership in the academic world. Bill’s ...

Random Acts of Kindness - Ron Laker | SJTBE020

June 08, 2015 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MB

Ron Laker is the former CEO of Trade Mark Metals. Ron has done extensive traveling throughout the years. Currently Ron is putting together a collection of his stories into a book. Ron is a frequent storyteller on Story Jam Theatre.

Risk Taker - Sheryl Nicholson | SJTBE019

June 01, 2015 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MB

Sheryl is one of our countries top speaking professionals. We are proud to announce she recently found love again and is a newlywed. To learn more about Sheryl and how you can hire her out for events go to: www.Sheryl.com

New Beginnings - Marc Ensign | SJTBE018

May 25, 2015 12:14 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MB

Marc Ensign has appeared on Story Jam Theare twice before. About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. Inspired by his wife’s podcast Biz Women Rock, he set out ...

Atari - Topher Morrison | SJTBE017

May 18, 2015 01:38 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MB

Topher Morrison discusses a lesson he learned from his father using their very first Atari system. If you enjoy listening to The Moth,Risk!,True Story,RadioLab,Snap Judgment,This American Life then you'll really enjoy Story Jam Theatre.

Paying It Forward - Dave Dockery - SJTBE016

May 11, 2015 13:21 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MB

Doc currently is president of the Tampa Bay Computer Society infusing kindness into the entire organization.  http://tampa-bay.org/ Doc has been featured on a previous episode of Story Jam Theatre. If you enjoy listening to The Moth,Risk!,True Story,RadioLab,Snap Judgment,This American Life then you'll really enjoy Story Jam Theatre.

Profound Everyday - Steven Silverman - SJTBE015

May 04, 2015 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Steven Silverman is a Commercial Broker in Tampa Bay Area and runs his firm http://tampacommercialrealestate.com/ He is also the cofounder of the Invest Florida Podcast which caters to investors looking to learn about the Florida Real Estate Market Place.  http://investfloridashow.com/

"Instinct" - Niel Guilarte - SJTBE014

April 27, 2015 14:23 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MB

Niel Guilarte owns WildStyle Media Group and produces films and commercials for business owners around the country. To check out his work visit his site: http://www.wildstylemedia.net/ Niel also has a podcast for his peers that work in post production called: http://www.allthingspost.net/ Niel was also featured in "Out of Sync." http://storyjamtheatre.com/sync-door-opener-niel-guilarte-tanya-lewis-sjtbe005/

All For One, And One For All - Ron Laker - SJTBE 013

April 20, 2015 12:02 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Ron Laker is the former CEO of Trade Mark Metals. Ron has done extensive traveling throughout the years. Currently Ron is putting together a collection of his stories into a book. We will be releasing a handful of stories from Ron throughout the next few months.

Hire Slow, Fire Fast - Gary Teaney | SJTBE012

April 13, 2015 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MB

To learn more on how Gary helps business owners grow through his consulting practice visit: http://www.consultantstcb.com/ Gary also has shared a previous story Never Give up, Never Ever Give up! About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! T...

"Be A Dick" (It's Not What You Think) - Marc Ensign - SJTBE011

April 06, 2015 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

To keep up to date on the launch of Marc's book, visit iwanttobeadick.com/ Marcs’ insights can be found on his award winning Blog: http://www.marcensign.com/ He is currently in the final stages of launching his new book, "Be A Dick!” It’s not what you think! You can also learn more about Marc in his previous episode: Broadway Bound! About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY....

To Help A Stranger - Sherida Ferguson SJTBE010

March 30, 2015 10:34 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MB

Sherri Ferguson has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry. She has earned the designations of Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist™, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™. She is a member of the University of South Florida Alumni Association, the Centre Club, member of the Advocacy Board of the Gus Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education at the USF. She was appointed by Gov...

Take The Shot - Ron Laker - SJTBE009

March 24, 2015 19:15 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MB

Ron Laker is the former Ceo of Trade Mark Metals. Ron has done extensive traveling throughout the years.  Currently Ron is putting together a collection of his stories into a book. We will be releasing a handful of stories from Ron throughout the next few months.

The Art Of Communication - Judge Susan Sexton - SJTBE008

March 16, 2015 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MB

As a former prosecutor, defense attorney and circuit judge, Susan Sexton has tried or presided over literally thousands of cases: from death penalty cases to tobacco litigation; from medical malpractice cases to end of life decision cases. Her longest assignment was as the Administrative Judge in Probate, Guardianship, and Mental Health Division, where she was responsible for the highest caseload in the jurisdiction. She became the youngest female judge in Hillsborough county at the age of 3...

Perspective is a Powerful Thing - Gabe Aluisy - SJTBE007

March 09, 2015 10:07 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MB

Gabe has built Shake creative into a powerhouse firm managing the marketing of Golf Clubs across the US. To learn about the unique core values that guide his business make sure to check out this link: http://shaketampa.com/core-values http://shaketampa.com/ Published 2015-03-09 06.07.13

Formula For Success - Tom Ziglar - Lessons Learned from Zig aka Dad! - SJTBE006

March 02, 2015 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.66 MB

Tom Ziglar is carrying out his fathers work by heading up the Ziglar training institute. He is also working on a kickstarter program to create a documentary on his fathers life called "Zig". More From Tom Ziglar - Ziglar Motivational Speaker Here are a few links to learn more about Tom and his current projects: http://www.ziglar.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ziglar/zig The Ziglar Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ziglar-show-motivation-inspiration/id192820274?mt=...

Out of Sync! and The Door Opener! - Niel Guilarte and Tanya Lewis | SJTBE005

February 23, 2015 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MB

 ”Out of Sync!" - Niel Guilarte Niel Guilarte owns WildStyle Media Group and produces  films and commercials for business owners around the country. To check out his work visit his site: http://www.wildstylemedia.net/ Niel also has a podcast for his peers that work in post production called: http://www.allthingspost.net/ ”The Door Opener!" - Tanya Lewis: Tanya Lewis is an inventor based out of Palm Harbor Florida. She has poured her heart and soul into developing and distributing the Gree...

Broadway Bound! - Marc Ensign | SJTBE004

February 18, 2015 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

Marcs’ insights can be found on his award winning Blog: http://www.marcensign.com/ He is currently in the process of Launching his new book, "Be A Dick!”  It’s not what you think! About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories w...

How Random Acts of Kindness Matter - Dave Dockery aka "DOC" | SJTBE003

February 15, 2015 14:30 - 6 minutes - 4.39 MB

Doc currently is president of the Tampa Bay Computer Society infusing kindness into the entire organization. http://tampa-bay.org/ About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were i...

The Package Executive! - Delatorro McNeal II | SJTBE002

February 15, 2015 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

To learn more about Delatorro and upcoming appearances visit his site: http://www.platinumperformanceglobal.com/ About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attendance. Insp...

Never Give up, Never Ever Give up! - Gary Teaney | SJTBE001

February 15, 2015 13:36 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MB

TO learn more on how Gary helps business owners grow through his consulting practice visit: http://www.consultantstcb.com/ About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris Krimitsos after moving to Tampa and missing the creative scene of his beloved NY. On September 23rd, 2014 (Chris’ Birthday), he invited a few friends to share stories that had impacted them…and Story Jam Theatre was born! The stories were so profound, they deeply touched all who were in attend...

Introduction - Chris Krimitsos | SJTBE000

February 15, 2015 13:30 - 6 minutes - 4.87 MB

Chris is a serial entrepreneur and has met many amazing individuals in his pursuit to create a more connected community. Here are a few Associations he is involved in: [http://tampabaybusinessowners.org/ ](http://tampabaybusinessowners.org/) [http://emarketinggroups.com/ ](http://emarketinggroups.com/) [http://www.meetup.com/floridapodcastersassociation/ ](http://www.meetup.com/floridapodcastersassociation/) About Story Jam Story Jam Theatre was created by New York transplant Chris ...