Tallahassee Business Podcast
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Tallahassee Business Podcast is a bi-monthly show aimed at sharing the unique stories of the leaders, influencers and personalities that are driving Tallahassee's fast-growing future.
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Ep. 43 - "Staying Informed on Family and Emergency Leave Policy During COVID-19" Deborah Minnis and Ruth Vafek of Ausley McMullen
April 07, 2020 21:24 - 51 minutes - 94.9 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. In this week's episode, we are joined by two local employment law experts from the Ausley McMullen Law Firm to discuss the changes to federal employment law related to COVID-19. As part of the federal government resp...
Ep. 42 - Protecting Against Fraud and Other Criminal Activity During the COVID-19 Crisis with United States Attorney Larry Keefe
April 01, 2020 14:03 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. In this episode, we are joined by United States Attorney Larry Keefe. U.S. Attorney Keefe is the 41st United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Keefe was nominated by President Donald Trump and was...
Ep. 41 - Combating Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Crisis. Michelle Bouthillier, Tallahassee Therapy Associates, LLC
March 25, 2020 15:13 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. In this episode, we explore the effects of anxiety, stress and other mental health issues that may arise for business leaders and employees during these difficult times. Michelle Bouthillier is a Licensed Clinical So...
Ep. 40 - Communicating with your company and clients during COVID-19 - Ron Sachs, Sachs Media Group
March 20, 2020 14:15 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast will be featuring conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insights to help our members in this trying time. To start this special series, we are joined by Ron Sachs, founder, and CEO of Sachs Media Group. Ron is well known for his expertise in crisis communications and during our discussion he touched on a range of helpful tips for busines...
Ep. 39 - How the United Way is Positioned to Battle Against Poverty in our Region - Berneice Cox, CEO United Way of the Big Bend
March 05, 2020 13:35 - 29 minutes - 53.3 MBBerneice Cox has long been a Tallahassee community champion. Known for serving in various volunteer leadership roles as well as a successful career in public affairs, Cox has recently assumed a new position of critical importance for the future of our region. As the new CEO of the United Way of the Big Bend, she is on the front lines of battling the effects of poverty in an eight-county area that includes Tallahassee and neighboring communities. Cox previously had served as both the Chair of...
Ep. 38 - Understanding Tallahassee's Place in the Florida Economy with Dr. Jerry Parrish
February 18, 2020 21:25 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MBDr. Jerry Parrish joins the Tallahassee Business Podcast to talk about his work in tracking the local, state and national economy as the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the Florida Chamber Foundation. As part of his work, Dr. Parrish and his team produce the Florida Scorecard - a simple to read statistical digest of the Florida economy, which also includes easy tools for understanding local level data. Dr. Parrish is known across Florida as a leading expert on economic trends and...
Ep. 37 - At the intersection of healthcare and technology - Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, Ruvos
February 05, 2020 17:40 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBEduardo Gonzalez Loumiet, or Eddie as he is known around Tallahassee, is an entrepreneur and CEO whose story is uniquely American. Raised in Miami as part of a Cuban-American family who immigrated to the United States after the Fidel Castro revolution, Eddie was instilled with a strong work ethic from a young age. After beginning a career in the financial sector, he came to Tallahassee to work on a growing technology company that eventually came to be called Ruvos. In the years since movin...
Ep. 36 - David Faulkenberry, FBMC Benefits Management
January 22, 2020 16:16 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBAfter a career in the public sector, David Faulkenberry took on the role as President and CEO of FMBC, Benefits Management. FBMC, a company that was started locally in Tallahassee, provides comprehensive employee benefits services, including benefits counseling, brokerage of voluntary/core products, enrollment management and more. Faulkenberry joins the podcast and shares more about the growth he's seen in the industry, the triumphs, challenges and gives his take on what the future might ho...
Ep. 35 - Is Digital Relations the new Public Relations? Dustin Rivest, 223 Agency
January 08, 2020 16:43 - 27 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Chamber Podcast has a new identity in the New Year. We welcome you to the Tallahassee Business Podcast, Presented by the 223 Agency. Starting off strong, we welcome Dustin Rivest, Founder & CEO of the 223 Agency to the podcast. 223 Agency, a digital relations firm, is the brainchild of Rivest whose background in digital marketing has shown through in everything he’s done. As a Tallahassee local, Rivest originally started his business as a text message marketing program targeted toward ...
Ep. 34 – Working to Bridge the Talent Gap In Tallahassee, Terrie Ard and Corrie Melton
December 18, 2019 17:44 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBAt the Chamber, our business is Tallahassee and one thing we hear from companies of all sizes is that recruiting and retaining talent is a challenge. While the future workforce of our city has always been a priority of the Chamber, this year we decided to put a renewed focus on Talent & Workforce. "I'm not sure I talk to any employer who doesn't bring it up at some level, whether they are looking for one professional here or 20 workers there, it’s across the board no matter what industry, ...
Ep. 33 – Celebrate the Holiday Season with Tallahassee Local Businesses, Jeri's Midtown Cafe and Lucky and Charmed
November 27, 2019 14:00 - 25 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode of the Chamber Podcast, we highlight two local business owners to encourage you to Shop Small this holiday season. Jeri Madden, Owner and Chief Love Officer at Jeri’s Midtown Café shares insight on what it’s like owning a new restaurant and the thought process behind the restaurant’s “Love on a Plate” tagline. Liz Snowden, Owner of Lucky and Charmed and a middle school Language Arts Teacher, shares her story of how teaching and retail combined, while also sharing her take ...
Ep. 32 – How the FAMU Student Body President is Engaging the Tallahassee Business Community, Rochard Moricette
November 13, 2019 16:50 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBAs a fourth-year student in Agribusiness and the Student Body President at Florida A&M University, Rochard Moricette works hard to share his passions with fellow students and the Tallahassee community. With his experience in advocacy, business and serving on the statewide Florida Student Association, he is a natural fit to join the Chamber’s Board of Directors as a student representative. Moricette came to Tallahassee from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida but his family is originally from Haiti. He ...
How Businesses can Engage with the Chamber to find New Customers via the Total Resource Campaign - Maicel Green, Talquin Electric Cooperative & Park Broome, Tallahassee-Leon Federal Credit Union
October 30, 2019 17:46 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBThe Total Resource Campaign is a revenue-generating effort held every fall, with the goal of raising funds to help support the Chamber’s mission of providing tools, resources and opportunities to its members and enhancing Tallahassee’s overall business climate. The Total Resource Campaign helps underwrite the Chamber’s program of work in the areas of small business and entrepreneurship, education, workforce attraction, advocacy and member services such as referrals & networking events. This...
Ep. 30 - Learn How a Tallahassee Company is Shaping the Future of State and National Associations by Driving Member Engagement - Bennett Napier, President & CEO of Partners In Association Management
October 16, 2019 20:18 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MBAfter getting his Master’s Degree at FSU, Bennett Napier jumped into the Tallahassee community by accepting a job offer with Bob Harris of Harris Management Group. Soon after, he got the opportunity to open his own firm and Partners in Association Management was born. What started as a one-man operation out of Napier’s home “with a basset hound on his feet” has become a large scale Association Management firm that now has more than 20 clients, many of which on a national level. Partners ...
Ep. 29 - Discover how an experienced Performing Arts Producer is bringing world-class acts to Tallahassee through FSU's Opening Nights program
October 02, 2019 16:04 - 38 minutes - 71.3 MBAfter a career presenting, producing and managing performing arts across the country, Dr. Michael Blachly landed in Tallahassee as the Director of Opening Nights at Florida State University. His prior experience includes similar Performing Arts production roles at places such as the University of Florida, UCLA, University of Hawaii, Colorado State University, University of Tennessee, and the 1982 World’s Fair. Blachly joins the Chamber podcast to share insight on the behind the scenes fact...
Ep. 28 - How a Passionate Community Advocate is Using a Local Organization to Impact a National Problem - Liz Joyner
September 18, 2019 18:01 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB“People are really hard to hate close up, no matter what your disagreements are on politics,” says Liz Joyner, Founder, and CEO of the Village Square. That mantra is part the founding principals of the Village Square, an organization that touts a mission of “building bridges across the partisan divide and to have wonderful, engaging, real conversations because that’s what democracy should be.” In this episode of the podcast, Joyner shares insight on how combative debates around a proposed ...
Ep. 27 - How Exponential Thinking Can Shape the Future of Your Company – Yuh-Mei Hutt, President, Golden Lighting
September 04, 2019 16:28 - 51 minutes - 95 MBYuh-Mei Hutt is one of Tallahassee’s most dedicated business leaders. Best known as President of Golden Lighting, her nationally reaching custom lighting company, Hutt also serves as Chair of the Domi Station Board of Directors. Fresh off of hosting a breakout session at the Chamber’s 2019 Annual Community Conference, she joins the podcast to discuss her career and the benefits she has discovered from operating with an exponential mindset. Beyond business, Hutt has a heart for making the Ta...
Ep 26 - How Steve Evans uses authentic mentorship to shape companies and community
August 21, 2019 16:35 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MBSteve Evans, Retired IBM Executive, Recipient of 2017 Distinguished Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award and mentor to business leaders in Tallahassee joins this episode of the Chamber Podcast. As an attendee to the recent 2019 Annual Community Conference, Steve shares his insight on the success of the weekend. He also walks us through his career at IBM, his success as a mentor to businesses and shares his take on how important celebrating success is for the longevity of any company or co...
Ep. 25 - Top Tips to Maximize your experience at the 2019 Annual Community Conference - Blake Dowling
August 14, 2019 14:54 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBWhen Blake Dowling attended the Chamber Conference for the first time 14 years ago, he had a much different strategy than he does today. Blake joins this episode of the Chamber Podcast to give newcomers and seasoned attendees alike his top 3 tips for making the most out of your time at the Chamber Conference. Blake Dowling is the CEO of Aegis Business Technologies in Tallahassee. He shares his unique career story, from starting out working for the band Sister Hazel to climbing the ranks at...
Ep. 24 - How a seasoned real estate entrepreneur positions his business in a digital world - Joe Manausa
August 07, 2019 16:43 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBYou’ve heard the name around town, seen a billboard or clicked on a link for a home you are dreaming about, Joe Manausa, of Joe Manausa Real Estate joins the Chamber Podcast to share his insight in the emerging trends in local residential real estate. Joe Manausa has deep roots in Tallahassee and when he returned to his home town after spending time in the Army, the real estate industry called his name. Since then, he has built a real estate company from the ground up. Joe shares insight o...
The Chamber Podcast Ep.23 - Featuring Richard Darabi
July 24, 2019 17:47 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBRichard Darabi, Project Manager at Moore Bass Consulting joins the latest episode of the Chamber Podcast. Richard, Chair of the Access Tallahassee Advisory Council talks about his experience as a young professional in Tallahassee and the opportunities and events Access offers for the next generation of local leaders.
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 22 - Melissa VanSickle, Leadership Tallahassee (Class 29)
July 10, 2019 16:44 - 29 minutes - 53.1 MBMelissa VanSickle, Chair of the Leadership Tallahassee Board of Governors joins this episode of the podcast. As a Tallahassee native, Melissa shares how LT helped her get even more connected to her hometown while also developing a diverse network of friends & colleagues, and gain leadership skills that would propel her through her career and continued community involvement. "It really just gives so much back to people that participate and stay engaged and so if you are even considering bei...
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 21 Part II - Skip Foster
July 03, 2019 15:44 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBSkip Foster, Publisher of the Tallahassee Democrat, joins the Chamber podcast for part II of a conversation about his career, the everyday triumphs and tribulations of a news team, life as a newspaper publisher and his take on some of Tallahassee's top issues including crime, economic growth and more. This conversation with Skip covered so many topics we broke the conversation into two episodes. If you haven't already, check out part I Chamber Podcast Keep in touch with us: Website Facebo...
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 21 Part I - Featuring Skip Foster
June 26, 2019 17:50 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBSkip Foster, Publisher of the Tallahassee Democrat, joins the Chamber podcast to talk through his career, the everyday triumphs and tribulations of a news team, life as a newspaper publisher and his take on some of Tallahassee's top issues including crime, economic growth and more. “I've got a long fuse in my business, but it gets a little short when I hear people talking about crime hot spots. I think that is a way of trying to diminish the problem," Skip said during the interview. Listen...
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 20 - Featuring Rick Grant & Lee Hinkle
June 12, 2019 17:45 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBOn this episode of the Chamber Podcast, Rick Grant and Lee Hinkle. Both guests are members of the Chamber's Local Government and Community Study Committee and they each attended the recent Community Trip to Greenville, South Carolina. Listen in while Rick, Lee and Chamber VP Jay Revell reflect on the committee's work and how the Greenville Community Trip provided real life examples of some of the recommendations outlined in the committee's final report. To get a full look at the committe...
The Chamber Podcast Ep.19 - Kevin Graham, FSU Real Estate Foundation
May 15, 2019 13:36 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MBKevin Graham, Executive Director of the FSU Real Estate Foundation joins the podcast to share his take on the future of the Florida State University Campus. Kevin sheds some light on recent and upcoming projects, while also showcasing his unique personal history in the real estate industry and what his family loves about living in the Capital City. For more information on Florida State University Real Estate Foundation, click here.
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 18 - Downtown Tallahassee Walking Tour
May 06, 2019 15:11 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBThis episode of the podcast is an audio walking tour of Downtown Tallahassee. The tour is led by Chamber VP Jay Revell and begins and ends at the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. The episode features a short interview with Elizabeth Emmanuel, Chief Executive Officer for the Downtown Improvement Authority.
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 17 - Slaton Murray, NAI TALCOR
May 01, 2019 14:35 - 22 minutes - 40.6 MBSlaton Murray, Commercial Advisor for NAI TALCOR and Access Tallahassee Council Member joins the Talchamber podcast. As a Tallahassee local, he shares his story about the factors that drove his decision to start a career in Tallahassee after he graduated from Florida State University. Slaton shares insight on up-and-coming projects, the real estate trends happening now in Tallahassee, and he also highlights his work with the website UrbanTallahassee.com. To read the article by Jay Revell...
The Chamber Podcast Ep.16 - Featuring Mayor John Dailey
April 17, 2019 14:53 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBOn this episode, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey joins Chamber VP and long-time friend Jay Revell on the show to talk through many topics on the minds of Tallahassee residents. Mayor Dailey, who refers to himself as Tallahassee’s lead Cheerleader, shares his insight on key topics affecting everyday life in Tallahassee. He talks about his main priorities in office, the challenges Tallahassee is currently facing, and his key take-a-ways from the Chamber’s recent Community Leadership Trip to Gre...
The Chamber Podcast Ep.15 - Featuring Mayor Knox White, City of Greenville, South Carolina
March 29, 2019 17:52 - 27 minutes - 50 MBMayor Knox White joins this episode of the Chamber Podcast to share insight on the past 20+ years of growth, community development and strategic planning in Greenville, SC. As the Chamber prepares to embark on a Community Leadership Trip to Greenville, sponsored by Moore, Mayor Knox White shares his thoughts and the key ideas he hopes Chamber members will take away from their visit to the city. He also shares his perspective on how the city has managed to create a vibrant, walkable downtow...
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 14 - Joseph Alter, FSU Student & Chamber Board Member
March 20, 2019 14:26 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBFor this episode of the podcast, FSU Masters Student, Joseph Alter joins us to talk about his experience serving as a student representative on the Chamber Board. Joseph joined the Chamber board in October 2018 as the first student representative. In this episode, he shares insight on what he has learned and the connections he has made through the experience thus far. He also talks about his time in Tallahassee, his passion for business analytics and shares his connection to the late Skip ...
The Chamber Podcast Ep.13 - Featuring Superintendent Rocky Hanna & School Board Chair Rosanne Wood
March 06, 2019 17:32 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBLeon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna and School Board Chair Rosanne Wood join this episode of the podcast to share information about the state of our schools in Tallahassee. Superintendent Hanna shares information about some of the challenges and triumphs the school system faces, while Chair Rosanne Wood sheds some light on the priorities and direction of the School Board. The pair also unwraps key issues like the importance of community partnerships, the push for skilled labor t...
The Chamber Podcast Ep.12 - Dominick Ard'is, ACT House
February 20, 2019 15:46 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBDominick Ard'is, Founder and CEO of ACT House, joins the podcast to share behind the scenes information on this unique new accelerator that is helping shape the skills of young entrepreneurs in Tallahassee. Dom gives us the story behind the tagline "One Year. One House. One Startup." and shares his take on the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tallahassee. act.house
The Chamber Podcast Ep.11 - Featuring Vince McCormack & Jack Mozley of Perdue Office Interiors
February 06, 2019 19:33 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBVince McCormack, President and Jack Mozley, Sales Manager of Perdue Office Interiors join us for a new episode of the podcast. During the discussion, we cover interesting trends in the industry and key points about how office design can impact workplace efficiency. Vince McCormack also speaks about Perdue's recent Merger with Suddath out of Jacksonville and shares insight about how the two companies will blend to offer the total solution for office furniture and commercial moving. For mo...
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 10 - Tallahassee's 2018 Accolades
January 23, 2019 16:40 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Chamber Podcast hosts Jay Revell and Sarah Solomon shine light on the many accolades and nationwide "Best of" lists that Tallahassee landed on in 2018. If you are interested in hearing some great bragging points about your beloved city- listen up! To read more about any of the articles mentioned take a look below: #60 Best Place to Live by Livability Top 20 Most Educated Cities in the US Tallahassee Designated a #HurricaneStrong City FSU Mag Lab Awarded Major Grant ...
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 9 - Jay Smith, Ajax Building Corporation
January 09, 2019 16:38 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBJay Smith, Vice President of Ajax Building Corporation, joins us for an episode of the Chamber Podcast. Jay Smith dedicates his time to the Chamber as an active member of the Chamber Board of Directors and the Chair of the Business Advocacy Committee. He shares some insight on his work and the importance of being an advocate for the business community. He also shares the story behind his family business, a sneak peak into some ongoing construction projects, and a some insight on what his f...
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 8 - Small Business in Tallahassee
December 19, 2018 18:30 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBThe owners of two small businesses in Tallahassee join us for this episode of the Chamber Podcast to share insight on holiday preparations and the impact of shopping locally. For more information about the businesses featured in our podcast, follow the links below: Tasty Pastry Bakery Rebels Boutique To find more information about more of the great businesses that make up the Chamber, visit talchamber.com and don't forget to follow @talchamber on social media.
The Chamber Podcast Ep.7 - Featuring Katrina Rolle
November 16, 2018 12:53 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBKatrina Rolle, President and CEO of the United Way of the Big Bend joins us for an episode of the Chamber Podcast. In the wake of Hurricane Michael, Katrina tells us how the United Way is working to help with disaster relief across the region. She also shares information about the United Way's recent strategic planning process, upcoming projects for the organization, and a little about her life outside of work. For more information on the United Way of the Big Bend visit: http://uwbb.org/
The Chamber Podcast Ep.6 - Featuring Kristy Terry
November 09, 2018 18:06 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBKristy Terry, Executive Director of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce joins us for a special edition of the Chamber Podcast. In this episode, Kristy shares information about the impact that Hurricane Michael had on Calhoun County and the ongoing relief efforts within the community.
The Chamber Podcast Ep.5 - Featuring Ron Sachs
November 02, 2018 14:07 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBRon Sachs, Founder and CEO of Sachs Media Group joins the Chamber Podcast to talk about a new initiative called Rebuild 850. Created by two former Florida Speakers of the House and backed by many community partners from across the region, the program was created to help drive funding, resources and a continued awareness to the areas that were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael. For more information or to get involved, visit rebuild850.org
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 4 - Featuring David Gardner
October 25, 2018 20:06 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBDavid Gardner, Executive Director of the Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce join us for a special edition of the Chamber Podcast to talk about the impact that Hurricane Michael has on Gadsden County and the ongoing relief efforts in the community.
The Chamber Podcast Ep. 3 - Featuring Beth Corum
September 12, 2018 16:36 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBBeth Corum, Co-Chief Operating Officer at Capital City Bank and Chair of the Chamber's 2018 Total Resource Campaign joins us on another episode of the Chamber Podcast. Beth shares information about this year's campaign, gives us insight into her day-to-day life at CCB and tells us about her beloved family and favorite places around town.
The Chamber Podcast Ep.2 - Featuring Heidi Otway
August 20, 2018 20:40 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBHeidi Otway, President of SalterMitchellPR and Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors joins us for a new episode of the Chamber Podcast. Heidi gives us her take on the recent 2018 Annual Chamber Conference, she shares insight on her life as the Chamber Chair and takes us through her history and the career journey that led her to success in public relations. Find more information about the SalterMitchellPR Podcast https://fluentinfloridian.com/
The Chamber Podcast Ep.1 - Featuring Sue Dick
August 06, 2018 20:26 - 34 minutes - 47 MBThe Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce launches a podcast to introduce you to the influencers and key topics that effect daily life in the great city of Tallahassee. The podcast will give our audience a unique and entertaining insight to the life of business leaders, changes makers, and community members. Our first episode features Sue Dick, Chamber President/CEO who shares information about the upcoming 2018 Annual Chamber Conference, provides a unique perspective the past, present, ...