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https://youtu.be/B5X2wcEqtdI Mayi de la Vega (⁠⁠@mayidelavega) is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty (ONE SIR), the premier source of luxury real estate and development along Florida’s East Coast. Discover how her experiences as a Cuban refugee shaped her views on freedom, diversity, and the American Dream. In this episode, Mayi …

#92 Cuban Refugee to Real Estate Mogul w/ Mayi de la Vega, CEO & Founder, ONE Sotheby’s Read More »

https://youtu.be/vCfmAJAhtP0 Gary Rabine, after graduating high school Gary Rabine discovered his passion for paving driveways. The start of a family pushed his drive to succeed in this industry. He married Cheryl, in 1985 and Rabine Paving grew as more companies were started, and then more were acquired. This growth was the result of building an …

#91 Paving the Rabine Road To A Billion w/ Gary Rabine, Founder, Rabine Group Read More »

https://youtu.be/6iLHByzUpRo Gary Rabine, after graduating high school Gary Rabine discovered his passion for paving driveways. The start of a family pushed his drive to succeed in this industry. He married Cheryl, in 1985 and Rabine Paving grew as more companies were started, and then more were acquired. This growth was the result of building an …

#90 World Class Technology + World Class Blue Collar Brand = Vision to A Billion Dollar Value w/Gary Read More »

https://youtu.be/tKRzwsUgen4 Greg Muzzillo (@GregMuzzillo) established Proforma one year after graduating from college in 1978. In 1986, he launched the company’s franchising operations which includes over 650 franchise offices worldwide, with revenues over $500 million. In this episode, Gary and Greg discuss: Strategies for Sustainable Franchise Success Tech Solutions for Mom and Pop Businesses Scaling Your …

#89 Milestones in Franchising w/ Greg Muzzillo, Founder, Proforma Read More »

https://youtu.be/JdQxRmYeYUs Dr. Michelle Longmire (@LongmireMD), CEO of Medable and a Dermatologist, shares her remarkable journey of breaking stereotypes and defying norms in the healthcare field. She has emerged as a pioneering physician leader, driving a groundbreaking $2 billion startup that is revolutionizing the landscape of clinical trials. In this episode, Gary and Michelle discuss: Investing in …

#88 Advancing Medical Breakthroughs w/ Michelle Longmire, Co-Founder and CEO, Medable Read More »

https://youtu.be/-3Yd0WJy6mQ Vince Hafeli (@HafeliVince) serves as the President of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, showcasing remarkable leadership and management prowess in guiding teams to successfully execute intricate projects. In this episode, Gary and Vince discuss: Becoming The Ultimate Choice for Employees, Contractors, and Partners  Pioneering Technology for Productivity and Quality The Ripple Effect of Compassion …

#87 Approaching Mental Health Conversations With Care w/ Vince Hafeli, President, Ajax Paving Industries Read More »

https://youtu.be/WyCxfkq7iV4 Sadie Lincoln (@barre3sadie) is the Co-Founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within.  In this episode, Sadie and Gary discuss:  Letting Go of Future Goals and Embracing the Present  Franchisees are Passionate Investors  Inclusion is a Collective Responsibility  Good Service Trumps …

#86 The Symbiotic Relationship with Franchisees w/ Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder & CEO, barre3 Read More »

https://youtu.be/P5GNC3iiS-o Ryan Sitton (@RyanSitton) is the founder and CEO of Pinnacle, a global data-driven reliability program provider with over 500 employees, as well as a prominent energy market data analytics specialist with a diversified experience in engineering, data science, invention, entrepreneurship, and writing. In this episode, Gary and Ryan discuss: The Journey of Constant Improvement Building …

#85 Innovate or Stagnate: The Imperative for Business Survival w/ Ryan Sitton, Founder & CEO, Pinnacle Read More »

https://youtu.be/QNpnLcXrSOU Scott Scully is the Founder and CEO of Abstrakt Marketing Group with a main focus in the Marketing and Lead Generation space.  In this episode Gary and Scott discuss: Recruiting Challenges: Finding Leaders Who Embrace Your Culture Future-Proofing Your Business: The Importance of a Robust Sales Pipeline The Link between Enterprise Value and Business Desirability …

#84 Adapting to Uncertainty: Navigating Sales Challenges Amidst a Global Crisis w/ Scott Scully, Founder & CEO, Abstrakt Marketing Group Read More »

https://youtu.be/BLeuD9wZ0g4 Fardad Zabetian (@Fzabetian), CEO and Co-Founder of KUDO Inc., went from humble beginnings to building a global business empire. Learn about his journey, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he has to share about entrepreneurship, innovation, and serving customers.  In this episode, Gary and Fardad discuss:  Landing Lucrative Contracts and Scaling Lessons …

#83 The Power of Customer Engagement And Learning w/ Fardad Zabetian, Co-founder & CEO, Kudo Read More »