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What's Your Story with Jaime & StanWhat’s Your Story Chris Kiblin? Surviving A Coma To Serve OthersIn this powerful episode, Jaime and Stan sit down with Chris Kiblin, a man who defines resilience. From scrubbing floors at age 11 in Baltimore to building a career in the mortgage industry, Chris has always had hustle in his DNA. But his greatest challenge wasn't in business—it was a fight for his life. Chris opens up about his harrowing battle with acute pneumonia that left him in a five-day coma and facing his own mortality. He shares how this experience, alongside a struggle with depression, reshaped his perspective on life, faith, and the importance of giving back to hi...
2026-02-031h 11
Real Hustle#48 Andrea Malara Ortego
Andrea is originally from upstate Utica, New York, Andrea relocated in 1997 to the Bradenton/Sarasota area and she is very proud to be a Florida resident. After graduating from Lakewood Ranch High School, Andrea attended State College of Florida – Manatee-Sarasota and earned her Associate of Science degree; to further her education, she attended the University of South Florida in Tampa. Shortly after, she began her career in Real Estate in 2016. Andrea is a Cartus Network Certified Agent for Relocation. She is a valued team member at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Atchley Properties. She currently res...
2023-06-1947 min
Real Hustle#47 Alice RochaAlice Rocha is a remarkable individual who has excelled in
multiple domains throughout her life. She began her journey by graduating high
school, displaying a strong determination and thirst for knowledge. However,
instead of pursuing a traditional career path, Alice chose to join the Army,
where she honed her discipline, resilience, and dedication to serving her
country.
During her time in the Army, Alice served as a MP (Military Police),
exemplifying her commitment to public service. With an unwavering belief in
putting the mission first, Alice demonstrated her ability to make tough
decisions and lead with integrity...
2023-05-2953 min
Real Hustle#46 Cait Kuentzel - Owner/Founder of Fezzle Media
Cait Kuentzel, the founder of Fezzle Media, is a skilled marketer who specializes in providing comprehensive marketing solutions for larger companies with unique marketing needs. With six years of experience in video production and a background in sales and marketing, Cait confidently oversees all aspects of the marketing process with her exceptional team. Cait is constantly educating herself to be the best in her field and is currently pursuing her education in digital marketing at Yale School of Management.
Cait has achieved success after enduring numerous hardships and a tumultuous journey. In...
2023-05-151h 01
Real Hustle#45 Dan Henson - Realtor, Investor, and Business owner
Dan Henson is a realtor, investor, and business owner who has a passion for helping people find their potential. He has an inspiring story to share about his journey, filled with hard work, determination, and resilience.
Dan was born and raised in a military family in Virginia Beach, VA, where he learned the value of work ethic from an early age. He started working at a young age, doing odd jobs like a paper route, grocery store, and putt-putt golf. After high school, he followed the restaurant path and worked his way up, eventually becoming...
2023-05-0149 min
Real Hustle#44 Jackie Smith - Actress, Producer, CEO of Moonless Media
Jackie Smith is an American actress, producer, casting director, and the CEO of Moonless Media. Originally from Newark, Delaware, she relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 2018 to pursue her passion for film and television. With over10 years of experience in the industry, Jackie has established herself as a versatile and talented professional.
As an actress, Jackie has appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing her range and depth as a performer. She has also worked behind the scenes as a producer and casting director, bringing her unique perspective and expertise to e...
2023-04-1753 min
Real Hustle#43 Levi and Jessica Courtney - Owners of Spartan Air & Red State ArmoryLevi's Bio:
After high school I joined the Marine Corps and endeavored two tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. After being honorably discharged I started college then later found a passion in customer service and being very hands on. I graduated technical school in 2013 and by 2016 I earned my own hvac contractors license and started my own company. Soon after I began a custom closet company. I soon sold and still owner operate our hvac company. We enjoy custom, Innovative and eclectic remodels and new construction. Our team is intuitive and very creative. There is nothing w...
2023-02-2757 min
Real Hustle#42 Cortney Crawford - Artist"Painting is a gift. Working with great people is my passion. Being fortunate
enough to make an impact partnering with charitable causes is my purpose."
-Cortney Wall
Cortney Wall is one of the few female sports artists in the country. Her work has
been commissioned by some of the top athletes and organizations in the sports
world, including the New York Yankees, the USTA Foundation, and the Negro
League Baseball Museum.
You’ll find her paintings in the collections of museums, corporations, prestigious
medical facilities, executives and philanthropists.
2023-02-0646 min
Real Hustle#41 Braden Baugh - Country Music Singer - Cohosted by Lexi BacaBraden Baugh is a country artist hailing from Hendersonville, Tennessee. He began writing songs at the young age of 13 and found his love for performing at open mic nights during his college years, where he also played golf. After honing his skills at open mic nights and playing at bars in Tennessee, Braden took the next step in his music career and began playing full time at Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge on Nashville's Broadway in 2016.
In addition to Tootsie's, Braden played regularly at several other well-known Nashville establishments including Kid Rock's, HonkyTonk Central, and Rippy's. His...
2023-01-2352 min
Real Hustle#40 Dan Kelleher (AKA Dan The Water Man) - Water Filter WarehouseDan Kelleher (AKA Dan The Water Man) is the leader of The H2O Heroes. He founded The H2O Heroes in 2017 after working for numerous water filtration companies since 2003. Since opening, The H2O Heroes have organized, collected and given tens of millions of dollars of emergency supplies to natural disaster victims, been featured on Bay News 9, ABC, Fox, USA Today as well as other news outlets and publications. They are one of the fastest growing water filtration companies in the country while staying dedicated to their clients, core values and teammates. With thousands of customers they continue...
2022-12-0529 min
Real Hustle#39 Jason Bearden - Manatee County CommissionerJason Bearden is an accomplished entrepreneur, National non-profit leader, speaker and Iraqi combat veteran. He served in the United States Marine Corps for over eight years and completed his service as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper Team Leader and Staff Sergeant (E-6). Jason also holds an Executive MBA from the University of South Florida.
Jason’s father is a thirty year career Marine and his mother is an immigrant. Because of his parents’ experiences and Jason’s upbringing, he developed a profound appreciation for America, an unwavering belief in our founding principles and a dedication to serve that k...
2022-11-2155 min
Real Hustle#38 Alexis Baca - ActressAlexis Baca, also known as Lexi Baca, began her acting career as a child growing up in Long Beach, California, where she was in various movies, TV shows and commercials. Her passion for acting continues to grow stronger. She currently lives in Southwest Florida where she continues to act and model. She has been involved in many runway shows, as well as much print work. You can follow her on Instagram, Lexi.rae3.
2022-11-0727 min
Real Hustle#37 Don Carlson Owner of Tweeds Custom SuitsTWEEDS FOUNDER, DONALD CARLSON, GREW UP AROUND SUITS AND DRESS SHIRTS. HIS FAMILY OWNS A DRY-CLEANING BUSINESS AND WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER, DONALD WOULD HELP OUT BY PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF CLOTHING FOR CLIENTS.
THEN, AFTER SPENDING EIGHT YEARS MANAGING THE MARKETING OF THE FAMILY BUSINESS, DONALD BEGAN SELLING SUITS. IT WAS THE PERFECT PIVOT, HAVING SPENT DECADES LEARNING ABOUT STYLES, FABRICS, AND FITS OF HIGH-END MENSWEAR. THAT SMALL SUIT-SELLING BUSINESS EVENTUALLY BECAME TWEEDS.
DONALD KNOWS THAT A SUIT SPEAKS FOR ITS WEARER. THAT’S WHY THE TWEEDS TEAM ONLY WORKS WITH THE MOST LUX...
2022-10-2443 min
Real Hustle#36 Kevin Henault - President & Founder of Veteran Air Conditioning -Army VeteranKevin Henault started Veteran Air Conditioning in 2012 then they launched their plumbing division in 2021. Veteran Air Conditioning serves south Hillsborough, south Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties with maintenance, repairs and replacement of air conditioning and plumbing appliances. They have nearly 100 employees and nearly 70 vehicles on the road.
Kevin's business principals of "Service with Integrity, Respect and Honor" have served his community and his business well. They are well known as the company you can trust. Kevin and his team enjoy helping clients with their a/c and plumbing needs. Delivering fast, honest, quality service with the best equ...
2022-09-1240 min
Real Hustle#35 Heather Fraley - Actress, Model, and ProducerHeather Fraley is an Actress and model, located in Florida, she was born and raised in Boring, Oregon. Being into modelling for the past 20 years, Heather made her way into the acting industry earlier this year. Accomplishing 48 IMDb roles and booking 27 more roles within such a short period is a significant achievement. Additionally, Heather Fraley is a candidate for Maxim Covergirl 2022 and has been featured in multiple broadcasts as a special guest.
2022-08-2636 min
Real Hustle#34 Selina G. Wiggins - Real Estate Investor - Author - Real Estate AgentSelina G. Wiggins (born 29 November 1980) is an award-winning real estate agent based in Bradenton. She currently works at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, a leading real estate company based in Sarasota, Florida. Wiggins was a Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee in 2021 at Realtor Association of Sarasota & Manatee, currently Co-Chairperson at the Affordable Housing Committee, member of the Women's Council of Realtors, Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce, and Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Wiggins is recognized as one of the top real estate agents in the area with a net worth of over $3.1 Million. She has attracted a lot of attention as...
2022-08-1540 min
Real Hustle#33 Tracy and Valerie Demino - ER Doctor and RealtorTracey’ Born July 19, 1968 in Amityville New York (Long Island)
Moved to upstate New York at age 2 mother wanted to attend Brockport College for her masters in education. Taught for over 30 years in the city school district. Dad was an electrician, later took a job with Rochester products (GM plant).
Attended Brockport high school, played golf,
And soccer. Worked at his neighborhood golf
Course, cut lawns in the summers, and painted. Graduated high school in 1986 at 17, #7 out of 335.
Attended Cornell undergraduate from 1986-1990 graduated at 21 years old. Attended university of Buffalo medi...
2022-08-011h 13
Real Hustle#32 Will McComb - Partner and shareholder at Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLCWill is a Partner and shareholder at Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC. He is a transactional attorney with a unique combination of experience in handling litigation matters, which has proven to serve his clients well. Will focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial and residential real estate transactions. Will has handled transactions throughout the state of Florida and his experience includes matters involving shopping centers, industrial/office parks, manufacturing facilities, restaurant chains, convenience stores, gas stations, retail chains, large and small residential projects, and raw land for development.
In order to deliver the greatest value to his...
2022-07-1855 min
Real Hustle#31 James Brost - CEO of Axiom Search/Executive Producer of OutKast ParanormalJames Brost is the founder and president of Axiom Search LLC, a Sarasota based search firm providing search and permanent placement for a variety of engineering and technology firms nationally. In addition, James is the Executive Producer and one of the co founders of OutKast Paranormal, an independent film production company that is about to launch their first series of films this summer on Amazon and a variety of worldwide streaming platforms.
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2022-07-0459 min
Real Hustle#30 Nels Matson & Cindy Campbell - Attempt to break the world record for fastest run across the US.Nels Matson is a self-employed Certified Public Accountant, a former Iowa State Wrestler, and Director of 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Tri 4 Number 1 Foundation, Inc. Tri 4 Number 1 Foundation tells the stories of amazing people through sport and by doing so raises awareness of causes important to those amazing people. Matson has cycled across America twice and ran to Washington DC from Florida sharing stories of child heroes overcoming struggles from heart defects and raising funds for heart defect research and surgeries.
Matson was born with a heart defect requiring open heart surgery as a child.
In 2022, Matson and team through Tri 4 Number 1...
2022-06-0651 min
Real Hustle#29 Joe Pishkula - IFBB Pro League and NPC Promoter & JudgeJoe Pishkula has been in the bodybuilding world for over 30 years, Joe got his start in Cleveland, Ohio were he did his first competition in 1988 as a teen competitor. Joe was in the construction business for over 25 years then went into do some consulting work. When it was time to reup for anther year as consultant Joe decided that he was ready to make his mark on the IFBB and NPC league as a promoter and a Judge. Currently Joe can be seen as the head judge at many shows and Joe has been a Judge for the Olympia for...
2022-05-231h 09
Real Hustle#28 Adam Barber Recording Engineer and ProducerAdam Barber is a recording engineer and producer living in the Sarasota,
Florida area since 2012. He grew up in Michigan and moved to Orlando,
Florida in 1993 to attend Full Sail University where he studied Recording
Arts. In 1994, he started working at Parc Studios in Orlando, Florida where
he worked on several multi-platinum and gold records, including N-Sync and
Backstreet Boys. He earned a Grammy Nomination in 1999 for the
Backstreet Boys.
In late 1990’s, Adam started working at Transcontinental Studios in Orlando,
Florida. He continued to work on several more gold and pl...
2022-05-0940 min
Real Hustle#27 Robert and Kristin Casella - Owner of Casella Group and Dance StudioRobert hails from New Jersey and attended Pennsylvania State University from 1993 to 1997. While at Penn State, he studied Marketing as a University Scholar, and eventually moved to Portland, Oregon, where he went on to help establish a small computer company called Neutronix during the blossoming tech era in the late 1990's.
After spending time in Oregon, Robert decided to follow in his father's footsteps to become an attorney, and attended law school in Nashville, Tennessee. After finishing in the top 10% of his class, he passed the bar exam and went on to found Elite Closing Services, a title company servicing...
2022-04-2457 min
Real Hustle#26 Jonathan A. Cortez- MusicianCapable of singing over 1,000 songs in 3 languages by over 200 different artists and sound just like them Jonathan A. Cortez is considered by many to be music’s ambassador. He has spent nearly his entire life performing for crowds of music lovers with a unique performance and signature style all his own. By combining his gift and love for singing along with an unbridled talent for mixing multiple genres together, The J.A.C. of All Trades was born! The perfect balance between a live eclectic band and an exciting 5 star Dj, Jonathan performs with Rockstar confidence creating a frenzy on...
2022-04-1146 min
Real Hustle#25 CARMEN CIRICILLO IS A PROFESSIONAL, STAND UP COMEDIANOVER THE LAST 25 YEARS, HIS ACT HAS TAKEN HIM ACROSS THE COUNTRY HEADLINING AT COMEDY CLUBS SUCH AS MCCURDY'S, THE IMPROV AND THE PUNCHLINE.
CARMEN HAS ALSO PERFORMED AT CLUBS SUCH AS:
DRYBAR
GREENWICH COMEDY CLUB
COMIC STRIP LIVE
VILLAGE LANTERN
CAESAR'S PALACE
TRUMP CASINO
BALLY'S CATCH A RISING STAR
VENTURA CONCERT THEATRE
SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE
VAN WEZEL
RUTH ECKERD HALL
THE PLAYERS THEATRE
THE CLEVELAND COMEDY CLUB
THE FUNNY BONE AND MANY MORE…
IN ADDITION TO HIS IN-PERSON ACT, CARMEN HAS AMASSED AN IMPRESSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWING OF OVER 180,000 FOLLOWERS ACROSS HIS FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, TI...
2022-03-281h 04
Real Hustle#24 Michael Moutsatsos - Producer, Director, and WriterMichael Moutsatsos (born 17 October) is an actor and filmmaker who appeared as a Ledosian scientist in the Star Trek: Voyager seventh season episode "Natural Law". As a background actor he received no credit for this appearance and was identified by the episode's call sheets and the name tag of his costume which was sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay. [1]
Moutsatsos has been an actor since he was nine years old. In 1979 he appeared in a background role in the crime thriller The Warriors, working with Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Lynne Thigpen, John...
2022-03-1352 min
Real Hustle#23 Asif Akbar - Producer, Director, and WriterAsif Akbar at 32 years old, I have been blessed to be in the film and Television industry professionally for over 18 years, but I believe this upcoming 2021 is going to be the year for me to finally break out on the path I want to be on with my craft that I have been working so hard for on my journey in this career. With 2020 being such a tragedy year with so much uncertainty and loss for many with with the pandemic, I have been fortunate and blessed to have my first born child, my daughter Maisha being born on...
2022-02-2623 min
Real Hustle#22 Patrick Rivera and Richard Siegelman - Movie Executive ProducersPatrick Rivera, has spent the last 30 years hand-crafting his extensive knowledge of film
and music as a producer, cinematographer, editor, musician, and entrepreneur. He
possesses a unique ability to fluidly navigate the sphere of entertainment from a dual
perspective, where he easily recognizes, harnesses, and transcends raw creativity into
a fully-formed, tangible asset, while simultaneously ensuring all managerial, production
and regulatory elements flow seamlessly.
Patrick has built his brands from the ground up, by working tirelessly to create/edit
content that stands out, means something, and reaches the right audiences from the
2022-02-1345 min
Real Hustle#21 - Barry Gaines - Film MakerBarry Gregory Gaines: Writer, Director, Editor, Producer, Cinematographer and Choreographer of film. Also the Founder and Owner of GainesCon, the Action, Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival.
Being born and raised in Queens, New York, I began filmmaking at the age of 10 with a friend of mine who received an Hitachi VHS Camcorder for Christmas…and I haven’t stopped since. As we grew up, we filmed over 20 “cheesy" low budget movies that taught us how to tell a story with nothing. As we got older, we slowed some and took different paths. During those times I was fortunate to snag a job...
2022-01-3057 min
Real Hustle#20 - Tim Wilkens - ComedianTim Wilkins is a 30 year veteran stand-up comedian, TV and radio personality, and writer who has entertained millions in legendary venues ranging from Radio City Music Hall to chow halls in Afghanistan. Throughout his career he has opened for legends such as; Aretha, Julio Iglesias, The Righteous Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire, comedians Bob Newhart and Dennis Miller, and many more. Currently he is the face of MOR TV in Tampa and has been seen nationally on HBO, HSN, ESPN2, Fox Sports, TLC; “The Daily Buzz”, “BetterTV”, CMT’s “Next Big Comic” and Nickelodeon’s “NickMom Night Out”.
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2022-01-1743 min
Real HustleDr. Victoria Reinhartz, PharmD, CPh Chief Executive Officer, | Real Hustle PodcastDr. Reinhartz is the Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Health Consultants, Inc., a woman-owned small business solving the access to care issue by empowering Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine teams. She is an industry leader in the profession of pharmacy and within Emergency Medical Services, where she established the first ever paramedic-pharmacist partnership to address chronic disease and medication challenges for underserved populations – a venture which reduced healthcare costs in her community by over $5 million in 3 years.
For her leadership and exceptional care provision within Emergency Medical Services and Mobile Integrated Health, Dr. Reinhartz has been rec...
2022-01-0739 min
Preferred Shore Real Estate#18 Chris Kiblin - Current conditions in the Mortgage Lending MarketChristopher Kiblin, VP of Mortgage Lending at CrossCountry Mortgage & Founder of MVP Elite Coaching joins us for a discussion about the current conditions in the mortgage lending market, the book he is writing that is nearly ready to publish titled, "Own Your Day" and the personal routines that he implemented to transform his business. We speak about his desire to inspire and motivate others which led to the creation of his coaching company that he recently launched. Without further adieu we hope you enjoy this conversation with Christopher Kiblin.
Christopher Kiblin
VP of...
2020-05-2745 min