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Presentation HellDr. Bryce Seliger & Dr. Tiffany Cox: Shaping the Future of Music EducationEpisode #101 featuring Dr. Bryce Seliger and Dr. Tiffany Cox, two influential figures in the world of music education. Dr. Bryce Seliger has spent over a decade shaping arts administration and music education, including her role as Associate Professor of Music at Pacific University and as the Founder and Music Director of the Pacific Philharmonic. Known for her innovative approaches to community engagement, Dr. Seliger has also conducted numerous orchestras in Florida and Oregon and gained national recognition for her work in contemporary music.Dr. Tiffany Cox, a local band director at Lake Worth Community...2024-09-1731 minPresentation Hell100th Episode Special: Lakshmi Shenoy on Leadership and InnovationFor the milestone 100th episode of Presentation Hell, we are thrilled to feature Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, where Presentation Hell was brought to life. Under her leadership, Embarc Collective has become a dynamic hub for startups, driving Tampa’s growth as a key entrepreneurial ecosystem. Prior to this, Lakshmi made waves in Chicago as Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at 1871, the world’s #1 university-affiliated business incubator.With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a background that spans Procter & Gamble, Time Inc., and Prophet Brand Strategy, Lakshmi is a recognized expert in g...2024-09-0448 minPresentation HellThe AI Revolution in Sales: Inside Backtrack with Hunter McKinleyEpisode #98 features Hunter McKinley, the Co-Founder & CEO of Yac, a voice messaging platform designed for remote teams, and Backtrack, the world’s first AI booth sales assistant that helps exhibitors close deals through backward recording and automation. Under Hunter's leadership, Yac raised $7.5M in Series A funding. His innovative approach to communication and sales technology has earned him recognition in top publications like Business Insider Tech, Forbes, TechCrunch, and Fast Company.Listen to James Ontra and Hunter McKinley discuss what has made Hunter a respected leader and problem-solver in the tech industry.2024-08-2632 minPresentation HellFrom IT to IP: The Journey To Patent Law, Featuring Tom StantonEpisode #97 featuring Tom Stanton, Partner at Bochner Law. Bochner is an Intellectual Property Advisory and Consulting Law firm. After spending 10 years in the IT field, at the age of 35 Tom decided to make a career change and become an attorney. Since then, Tom has become a licensed patent attorney in both New York and Florida with focus on cutting edge computer technologies and related intellectual property protection. Listen to James Ontra and Tom Stanton discuss how influential the Tampa community has been towards their careers. With James being an alumni member of Leadership Tampa B...2024-08-0747 minPresentation HellNever Take Marble For Granite pt. 2, Featuring Alexander ZambranoEpisode #96 features Alexander Zambrano, owner of Fabrizio & Sons Marble and Granite Restoration Inc. Fabrizio & Sons is a family-owned business that has been operational since 1999, specializing in the restoration of all types of natural stone countertops, walls, and floors. Alexander's father, Fabrizio, was featured on Presentation Hell episode #48 back in May 2023.Listen to James Ontra and Alexander Zambrano as they delve into the world of natural stone restoration from a professional's perspective. Alexander, a distinguished member of Tampa Club's 40 Under 40, brings his dedication to quality and craftsmanship to the episode. T...2024-07-0828 minPresentation HellFrom Strategy to Execution: Taylor Villegas and the Evolution of Twelve TablesEpisode #95 featuring Taylor Villegas, founder of Twelve Tables, a next-gen consulting firm fostering collaborations among independent creators and agencies, Taylor brings a unique perspective to problem-solving and strategy execution. Taylors entrepreneurial journey also includes being an active partner of Sunny Collabs, a content-first agency headquartered out of Tampa, Florida - with an impressive portfolio spanning Whiteclaw, Greenlane, Carrabbas, Pinch-a-Penny Pools, and Next Level Brand. With over a decade of experience, Taylor is a sought-after business strategist, challenging the narrative around constant stress as a precursor to success. Active in community service and mentorship, Taylor...2024-06-2533 minPresentation HellFrom Vet to Visionary: Pet Harmony’s Story, Featuring Azza Diasti-KennedyEpisode #94 features Azza Diasti-Kennedy, the Founder & CEO of Pet Harmony. Pet Harmony is a platform for pet owners that offers immediate online access to expert veterinary care. After experiencing the stress of being a vet and witnessing firsthand the nonstop need for veterinary care, Azza built a platform to provide peace of mind for the world's pet owners. With over two decades of veterinary experience, Azza believes in more than just curing ailments; she envisions a world where caregivers, especially women, feel valued and empowered.Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Azza Diasti Kennedy talk...2024-06-1146 minPresentation HellInnovating the Heart of the Home: Featuring Kitchenery’s Akshay Bhuva & Andrew CollierEpisode #93 featuring CEO Akshay Bhuva and CRO Andrew Collier of Kitchenery. Both are Co-founders of the company. Kitchenery is a Stanley + Techstars wireless kitchen appliance company with a mission of revolutionizing the kitchen space by eliminating the constraints of traditional cooking environments.Join James Ontra, Andrew Collier, and Akshay Bhuva as they discuss the remarkable progress Kitchenery has made since Andrew's last appearance on Presentation Hell in Episode #39. With a live product demonstration, discover how Kitchenery is still leading the way in kitchen technology and innovation.This podcast is...2024-05-2124 minPresentation HellRevolutionizing Reminders: The Two’s Story with Joe Steilberg & Parker KleinEpisode #92 featuring Joe Steilberg & Parker Klein, Founders of Twos. Twos is your all-in-one hub for notes, reminders, events, ideas, and more. The idea of forgetting things before you’re able to write them down is what birthed Two’s into the go to platform to keep you organized.Listen to James Ontra & the founders Joe and Parker talk about what gave them this idea and what made Two’s valuable enough to receive 1.7 million dollars in funding from Tampa Bay Ventures. This Podcast is Sponsored By Shufflrr, www.Shufflrr.com is...2024-05-1632 minPresentation HellUnlocking Brand Potential, Featuring Kim JursaEpisode #91 features Kim Jursa, a Strategy Consultant for High Growth Brands. With a 20-year career in branding, Kim brings expertise from 10 years with Fortune 500 companies and another 10 years in NYC agency experience. Throughout her career, she has assisted growth stage businesses in raising VC funding, helped innovative brands reach the $1 billion mark, and transformed local causes into global commitments backed by millions of dollars.Tune in to hear AlexAnndra Ontra and Kim Jursa discuss how you can shape your brand for success and discover what sets beloved brands apart from the competition.2024-05-0623 minPresentation HellOne CUP at a Time, Featuring Greg & Laura JonesEpisode #90 Featuring Greg Jones and his wife, Laura, the founders of CUP (Coffee Uniting People), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization formed to provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They currently employ approximately 40 individuals with some form of intellectual or developmental disability, with over 30 who have applied for employment across both of their Tampa locations at 802 E. Whiting St. and 3408 S. Dale Mabry.Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra speaking with the founders, Greg and Laura, about their involvement within the disability community in Tampa dating back to their origin with the Palma Ceia...2024-04-2527 minPresentation HellOvercoming Public Speaking Anxiety, Featuring Leslie FiorenzoEpisode #89 featuring Leslie Fiorenzo, a Business Presentation Coach. Besides her 9-5 role as an account manager at Ulliance, Leslie Fiorenzo empowers coaches and consultants by providing tailored guidance on overcoming hurdles in self-promotion. Whether it's honing public speaking skills, conquering camera shyness, or mastering the art of networking, Leslie offers actionable strategies to amplify personal brand and business presence.Listen to James Ontra and Leslie Fiorenzo talk about how Leslie helps clients overcome their fear of public speaking, being on camera, and navigating the intricacies of networking to showcase their business.2024-04-1731 minPresentation HellPlayful Minds: How Improve It Reshapes Leadership, Featuring Erin DiehlEpisode #88 featuring Erin Diehl, CEO of Improve It and host of the Improve It Podcast! Her company, Improve It, has aided everyone, from Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop shops, in transforming their businesses, leadership, and personnel through play. With eighteen years of leadership experience and expertise in improvisational comedy, Erin instigates a mindset shift for busy, stressed-out leaders.Listen to James Ontra and Erin Diehl discuss how Improve It has been assisting businesses worldwide and discover how their help towards eliminating mental barriers can transform individuals into their best selves, both personally and professionally.2024-04-0535 minPresentation HellEmpowering Youth: Strategies Against Cyberbullying, Featuring Bianca PeynadoEpisode #87 features Bianca Peynado, founder of the Roadblock Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to raise awareness of cyberbullying and create a healthier online environment. Bianca has experienced her own encounters with cyberbullies since her childhood years and feels empowered to be part of the change, helping others cope with the same struggles.Listen to James Ontra and Bianca Peynado discuss how cyberbullying affects today's youth and learn how the Roadblock Foundation empowers youth to overcome bullying.If you or someone you know is dealing with cyberbullying, Bianca can help. Visit https://www...2024-03-2733 minPresentation HellOptimizing Organization: Shufflrr's Role at Mill Creek Capital Advisors, Featuring Rachel HassettEpisode #86 featuring Rachel Hassett, Head of Marketing and Communications at Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC (MCCA). Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC (MCCA) introduces a fresh perspective to money management, one of an independent organization providing completely objective, conflict-free investment advice to clients. MCCA caters to multi-million dollar family groups, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and other institutions through its Dedicated Investment Office.Join Alexanndra Ontra and Rachel Hassett as they discuss how Shufflrr has aided Mill Creek Capital Advisors in enhancing organization within their marketing department, and discover how Shufflrr can do the same for...2024-03-2020 minPresentation HellShaping Capital Market Trust, Featuring Joseph BaileyEpisode #85 featuring Joseph Bailey, Managing Director at EY Assurance practice. At EY, their mission is to build a better working world, help create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. With over 20 years of expertise in the technology, media, and telecommunications sector, Joe brings a wealth of experience to the table.Listen to James Ontra and Joseph Bailey delve into Joe's career journey and discover what makes him stand out from others as he found his way into his position at EY today. Explore what sets him...2024-03-0744 minPresentation HellCancer Smart: Unveiling XpertPatient.com, Featuring Risa ArinEpisode #84 features Risa Arin, the Founder & CEO of XpertPatient.com. XpertPatient.com is a next-gen patient support platform that helps newly diagnosed individuals become "cancer smart" quickly. Utilizing AI advancements, proven adult learning strategies, and customer experience, XpertPatient is dedicated to building cancer patient and caregiver knowledge and confidence.Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Risa Arin discuss the positive impact that XpertPatient can have on improving people's lives every day. Learn how Risa was able to use her experience and knowledge in the field to make it all come true.2024-03-0428 minPresentation HellThe Power of Category Design, Featuring Kevin ManeyEpisode #83 featuring Kevin Maney, Co-Author of "Play Bigger" and Founding Partner at Category Design Advisors. "Play Bigger" introduces businesses to the concept of category design and has garnered worldwide sales of over 250,000 copies. Category design encompasses the strategy and tactics that delineate, shape, and condition a market to establish the dominant position of a category leader, thereby maximizing market capitalization and value.Listen to James Ontra and Kevin Maney discuss how Kevin guides legendary companies through the emerging discipline of category design, and discover how his book, "Play Bigger," can serve as a guide...2024-02-1439 minPresentation HellThe Power of PR, Featuring Aakash PatelEpisode #82 featuring Aakash Patel, Founder of Elevate Inc. & Member of the Hillsborough Community College Trustees. Elevate, Inc., is a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking & social media for clients. To this day Elevate Inc. has served over 200 companies. Listen to James Ontra and Aakash Patel and hear how he has become reputed for making significant connections and achieving client results. Learn how Aakash’s focus on leadership, community, military, life-long learning, and networking/connecting have benefitted his career. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Pres...2024-02-0722 minPresentation HellUnveiling the Intersection of Media and Martech, Featuring Sarah StokesEpisode #81 featuring Sarah Stokes, Global Senior Vice President at Foundry. Foundry is at the intersection of media and martech. Foundry’s industry is about people, not machines. Algorithms, optimization and automation play a huge role in what they do, but connections and trusted relationships are vital.Listen to James Ontra & Sarah Stokes talk about how tech can be Leveraged wisely and have a positive influence. Learn how Foundry is driving progress globally in a number of areas, including diversity and inclusion, tech accessibility and women in leadership, both at Foundry and through their channels....2024-01-2427 minPresentation HellProject Management from Start to Finish, Featuring Bill ClinebellEpisode #80 featuring Bill Clinebell, Co-Founder & President of Relofant, a project management consulting firm specializing in assisting organizations with expansion or relocation. Learn the approach of Relofant as they efficiently manage every aspect of relocation projects, providing a cost-effective solution for corporate relocations.Join host AlexAnndra Ontra and Bill Clinebell as they discuss Bill's professional journey, offering valuable insights into the world of project management.For Project Management, Use Relofant & For Presentation Management, Use Shufflrr2024-01-1931 minPresentation HellA Veteran's Path to Community Impact, Featuring Bob HydeEpisode #79 features Bob Hyde, Vice President of Community Impact at Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in the state of Florida, the ninth largest in the United States based on membership, and the 10th largest based on its $17.2 billion in assets. In addition to his career at Suncoast, Bob is a Veteran and former military officer of the United States Navy.Join AlexAnndra Ontra and Bob Hyde as they discuss Bob’s transition from serving the country to serving the community, and explore how it all came together.Vi...2024-01-1235 minPresentation HellBreaking Barriers in Aviation, Featuring Rocio Frej Vitalle & Maria TiradoEpisode #78 features Rocio Frej Vitalle, the founder of Improving Aviation, and Maria Tirado, the Head of Business Operations. Improving Aviation is a proudly women-owned and minority-led enterprise dedicated to pioneering aviation solutions and cutting-edge technologies that drive global sustainability forward. Join AlexAnndra Ontra as she learns from Rocio Frej Vitalle and Maria Tirado about their startup company, Improving Aviation. Explore more about the Aerodynamics industry and understand its crucial role in shaping the world we live in. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the intersection of innovation and sustainability in aviation2024-01-1027 minPresentation HellShufflrr and Medline: Presentation Management in Healthcare, Featuring Tanja ZaricEpisode #77 featuring Tanja Zaric, Senior Manager at Medline Industries. Medline is a healthcare company–a manufacturer, distributor and so much more, doing business in more than 125 countries and territories around the world. In a complex healthcare world, Medline strives to help their customers achieve both clinical and financial success. Listen to Tanja Zaric talk about how Medline uses AlexAnndra Ontra’s company Shufflrr at Medline and learn how Shufflrr can also help your company manage content through structured storytelling. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2024-01-0428 minPresentation HellNavigating the Media Landscape: Episode #76 with Grace WooleyEpisode #76 featuring Grace Wooley, Account Executive at WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa. Grace is an expert in selling multimedia advertising, from traditional TV to streaming platforms. Learn the nuances between linear and digital ads and discover where these strategies impact your daily life.Explore the advertising world with Grace Wooley and James Ontra, providing valuable insights for businesses and consumers. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-12-2740 minPresentation HellStraight From The Spine, Featuring Dr. Autumn BurnsEpisode #75 featuring Dr. Autumn Burns, South Tampa Florida Chiropractor with the Farkas Chiropractic Group. Dr. Burns strives for excellence through superior patient treatment, education and satisfaction within her work. Listen to Autumn Burns teach James Ontra about the profound impact of chiropractic care as Dr. Autumn Burns shares her insights on the connection between spinal health and the body's ability to thrive.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-12-2233 minPresentation HellFranchise Success Unveiled, Featuring Jesse KeyserEpisode #74 features Jesse Keyser, Co-Owner of Ideal Image, North America’s #1 aesthetics and wellness brand that delivers real results for real people, driven by medical experts. With a wealth of experience in working with franchises, Jesse has served on the advisory councils for Little Caesars, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and Sport Clips. He has been honored as the Sport Clips Owner of the Year and the Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Owner of the Year.Listen to James Ontra and Jesse Keyser and learn about Jesse’s journey with all his franchises. Discover how he mana...2023-12-1929 minPresentation HellBeyond The Classroom: Global Education With Ryco.io, Featuring Riley WalkerEpisode #73 featuring Riley Walker, CEO of Ryco.io, an eLearning development company specializing in building courses and applications for businesses and schools. With over 12 years of experience in curriculum development and eLearning, Riley has developed a deep passion for global education. He takes pleasure in crafting innovative and engaging learning solutions tailored for both businesses and schools.Tune in to hear James Ontra and Riley Walker discuss how Ryco.io utilizes cutting-edge technologies and best practices to achieve high-quality and effective learning outcomes.For Presentation Management, visit www.Shufflrr...2023-12-1432 minPresentation HellBanking On Success, Featuring Michael EubanksEpisode #72 featuring Michael Eubanks, Commercial Relationship Manager at The Bank Of Tampa. Michael has been an essential part of The Bank of Tampa team for nearly 17 years. During this time, he has learned nearly every aspect of the bank, working in both client-facing roles and roles in the banking operations area.Listen to James Ontra and Michael Eubanks talk about The Bank Of Tampa and learn how someone like Michael can help you out financially.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-12-1128 minPresentation HellBoosting Workflow Management & Productivity, Featuring Harshneel MoreEpisode #71 Featuring Harshneel More, the Co-Founder and CTO of Archslate. Archslate is a data-driven workflow management and productivity platform for the building industry. The Tampa-based firm Archslate is positioned to help employers hire quickly as the United States implements a $1.2 trillion infrastructure program approved last year.Listen to James Ontra and Harshneel More talk about how Archslate became the mechanism it is today and learn about how it can uplift your construction businessPodcast Sponsored by Shufflrr, Shufflrr is Presentation Management2023-12-0628 minPresentation HellTime For A Change, Featuring Rico SmithEpisode #70 featuring Rico Smith. Rico currently serves as an Air Force reserve and is running for the Hillsborough County commissions office position. Rico is also an accomplished Healthcare Executive with board level experience in the government and medical industries and sits on the Hospital Authority Board for Hillsborough County. Listen to James Ontra and Rico Smith talk about what Rico plans to do for the Hillsborough County community once he is elected and how he plans on making those changes. Don’t forget to #votericosmith here www.votericosmith.com2023-11-2842 minPresentation HellEliminating The Negative Self Talk, Featuring Dean AkersEpisode #69 featuring Dean Akers, the founder of Adjunct CEO. Adjunct CEO has been helping business leaders around the world become more effective CEO's for more than 25 years. He teaches empowerment and the skills of working on the business, not in the business. Over the years he’s worked with a wide range of businesses which has led him to the conclusion that, “All businesses are the same.”Listen to James Ontra and Dean Akers talk about how negative self talk is the most common disease in the world and how eliminating it can change the tr...2023-11-1040 minPresentation HellBanking With The Best, Featuring Owen LaFaveEpisode #68 featuring Owen LaFave, the Pinellas County Market President at The Bank of Tampa. Owen leads a team of experienced bankers who provide customized solutions for owner managed businesses and commercial real estate clients in the Tampa Bay area. With over 20 years of banking experience, Owen has the skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the post-pandemic economy.Listen to James Ontra and Owen LaFave talk about how important it is to make the right choice on who you bank with and how The Bank of Tampa remains at the top2023-11-0241 minPresentation HellA Community That Cares, Featuring Deborah Kish StephanEpisode #67 featuring Deborah Kish Stephan, President of the Brandon Campus for Hillsborough Community College. With an impressive background in education on top of 12 years of experience as a business attorney, Deborah is a perfect fit for who you want in charge of your college. Listen to James Ontra and Deborah Kish Stephan talk about how to make the most out of your education and learn about some of the unique programs that are offered at Hillsborough Community CollegeThis podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Pr...2023-10-2537 minPresentation HellThe Human Side of Banking, Featuring Michael SmithEpisode #66 featuring Michael Smith, Business Banking Market Executive at Fifth Third in Tampa, Florida. With more than 28 years serving in leadership roles within financial services and community and economic development industries, Mike Smith is a well-rounded development and finance professional with a passion for building business opportunities for African Americans.Listen to James Ontra and Michael Smith talk about the importance of financial awareness and learn about what helped build Mike into the leader he has become throughout his years in finance. This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit w...2023-10-1629 minPresentation HellEnterprise Strategizing meets Enterprise Storytelling, Featuring Ron CarucciEpisode #65 featuring Ron Carucci, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Navalent. Navalent is a business consulting service that helps organizations translate strategy into results. Ron is also a bestselling author of 9 books. Recently, the award winning book, "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" was selected by Bloomberg Businessweek as one of 2021's Best Books.Listen to James Ontra and Ron Carucci talk about their mutual track record of helping some of the world’s most influential enterprisesThis podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www...2023-10-0538 minPresentation HellThe Sales Institute For Spartans, Featuring Louis ZmichEpisode #64 featuring Louis Zmich. Louis is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and a Sales Readiness Coach for the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa. Along with his teaching career, Louis is an author with research that has been published in The Journal of Marketing Education, and The Journal of Selling.Listen to James Ontra and Louis Zmich talk about the institution of Sales at the University of Tampa and how the university prepares UT Spartans for success. This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.c...2023-09-2840 minPresentation HellMaster Your Mind, Featuring Lauren PlanteEpisode #63 featuring Lauren Plante, Mindset and Life Coach. At Lauren Plante Coaching, Lauren supports purpose-driven professionals in breaking their mental patterns so they can create a life of success AND fulfillment. Listen to James Ontra and Lauren Plante talk about methods for overcoming mental patterns such as perfectionism, people pleasing, fears, negative self-talk, and others. Visit www.lauplantecoaching.com and schedule a time to meet with LaurenThis podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation management!2023-09-2157 minPresentation HellTransform Your Future With Aces Nation, Featuring Tim LivingstonEpisode #62 featuring Tim Livingston, founder and CEO of Aces Nation. Aces Nation is a sports management software company for performance training and college recruiting. The vision of the company is to transform futures, improve lives and enrich communities through the power of sports.Listen to James Ontra and Tim Livingston talk about the journey from athlete to agent and everything in between that makes Tim so passionate about building better student-athletes and coaches around the world.This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-09-1444 minPresentation HellHow To Become A Master In Storytelling, Featuring Mark CarpenterEpisode #61 featuring Mark Carpenter, aka the “Chief Storyteller”. Mark's passion is in helping others achieve more of their potential, and he uses his three decades of experience to provide perspective and guidance to others. Listen to James Ontra and Mark Carpenter talk about How to Turn Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire.This Podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-09-0730 minPresentation HellPresent Like A Pro, Featuring Jacqueline FarringtonEpisode #60 featuring Jacqueline Farrington, Author and Founding Director of the Farrington Partners. The Farrington Partners provide customized executive coaching and consulting services for high-profile leaders and their organizations. Jacqueline has provided communications consulting and coaching services for multinational companies such as Sephora, Fox Sports, Pfizer, Microsoft and other big names. Listen to James Ontra and Jacqueline Farrington discuss their passion for helping mainstream corporations improve their communication and learn how to apply the methods.This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.c...2023-09-0125 minPresentation HellPredicting Profitability With Projexion, Featuring Karl KroeberEpisode #59 featuring Karl Kroeber, CTO and Co-Founder of Projexion. Projexion is a machine-learning-based "digital twin" for construction managers that analyzes data to predict risk of profitability and prescribes actions to mitigate it in real-time. Karl is known for being a professional and highly skilled software architect that is always looking for interesting problems to solve. Listen to James Ontra and Karl Kroeber dive into Karls life experience in technology and how that brought him to the United States on a path of entrepreneurship. Check out Projexion here! ...2023-08-2329 minPresentation HellTurning Kush into Cash, Featuring John LynchEpisode #58 featuring John Lynch, CEO of Kush.com. John’s Kush.com is known for being the fastest growing and most reliable marketplace of safe, predictable, and consistently available cannabis products. John has a 25-year record of driving market growth in consumer packaged goods for major brands such as Coca-Cola, Boston Beer Company, The Gallo Winery, and Zico. Known within the cannabis industry as well, Lynch led the global expansion of prominent Pax Labs, the most recognized global brand in cannabis.Listen to James Ontra and John Lynch talk about the expansion of the ca...2023-08-0233 minPresentation HellOne Less Gold Star, Featuring Wayne DuddingEpisode #57 Featuring Wayne Dudding, CEO of OLGS Inc. The Mission for Waynes OLGS inc. is in the name, One Less Gold Star. Waynes company is developing an automated tourniquet system to save lives on the battlefield and during traumatic events at home. Wayne has over 31 years of military service to include over six years of active duty. His primary focus has been on the military since 9/11, both in uniform and as a defense contractor. While serving at US Central Command, Wayne leveraged his civilian experience to provide technical advice to senior leaders on the Oil and Gas Industries throughout...2023-07-2738 minPresentation HellWith Sales Comes Strategy, Featuring Tom JackobsEpisode #56 featuring Tom Jackobs, Sales Coach and Founder of the Jackobs Effect. Tom has been an entrepreneur for 30+ years, He sold his fitness business which he owned for 9 years to become the Impact Pilot, helping entrepreneurs generate more income through better sales strategy and using stories to sell.Listen to James Ontra and Tom Jackobs discuss the value equation of having a strong sales process and how to maximize your conversions Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-07-2034 minPresentation HellPlaying Checkers Not Chess, Featuring Timothy SaboEpisode #55 featuring Timothy Sabo, Director of Marketing for Krispy Kreme Texas and Senior Director for Brand & Creative for Checkers restaurant. Tim is an award-winning restaurant marketing executive who leverages corporate, creative, and franchise experience to transform brands, increase revenues, and grow market share.Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Tim Sabo talk about Tims journey with Krispy Kreme and Checkers and the knowledge he’s soaked up along the way. Tim’s experience in working with these successful franchises makes for great conversation about the do’s and dont’s of presenting in the boardroom. ...2023-07-1236 minPresentation HellLift Your Impact, featuring Richard NewmanEpisode #54 Featuring Richard Newman, Founder of Body Talk and Best Selling Author of Lift Your Impact. Over the past 23 years Richard and his team have trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world, to improve their communication and impact, including one client who gained over $1 Billion in new business in just one year, using the strategies that Richard teaches. Listen to James Ontra and Richard Newman chat about the science of body language while presenting and how that science can help you thrive in business as well as in your everyday life. ...2023-07-0727 minPresentation HellNperspective's Path to Financial Freedom, Featuring Michelle WalkerEpisode #53 featuring Michelle Walker , Director of BD for Nperspective. Nperspective provides fractional, project-based, or interim CFO services designed to assist clients with cash flow forecasting, strategic planning, assessing the skills of their accounting departments, revamping their organization charts, and formulating their strategies. Nperspective’s mission is to alleviate the pressure on business owners by providing them with a solid financial understanding of their business and its potential.Listen to James Ontra and Michelle Walker talk about how Nperspective is helping businesses succeed financially around the world. Visit www.Shufflrr.com...2023-06-2830 minPresentation HellFrom Volunteer to CEO, Featuring Lauren PragerEpisode #52 Featuring Lauren Prager, CEO of Synapse. Synapse connects innovators and entrepreneurs with guidance, access, and resources for success. At Synapse, they believe that connections are the key to accelerate a thriving innovation community. Synapse drives Florida’s economic growth and consistently attracts top talent - now and for generations to come. Listen to James Ontra and Lauren Prager chat about what enabled her to evolve from being a volunteer in 2018 to now becoming the CEO of the company. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-06-2133 minPresentation HellThe Multi Million Dollar Enterprise Called Workscapes, Featuring Steven ZanetosEpisode #51 featuring Steven Zanetos, a consultant for Workscapes. Workscapes is a full-service office dealership offering furniture, walls, flooring, architectural products, and space planning. In 25 years, Workscapes has evolved into a multi-million dollar, multiple location enterprise.Listen to James Ontra and Steven Zanetos talk about what has grown Workscapes into the multi-million dollar enterprise that it is and also their experience being a part of Leadership Tampa Bay’s Class of 2023 as it comes to an end. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-06-1430 minPresentation HellThe Helping Hand Of Trustate, Featuring Leah Del PercioEpisode #50 featuring Leah Del Percio, Founder and CEO of Trustate. Trustate is Automated estate operations & trust funding in an easy-to-use platform. Trustate takes care of your estate operations, so you can focus on what matters most... your clients. Leah uses her experience as a lawyer prior to launching Trustate to help build the company into the life changing machine that it is.Listen to James Ontra and Leah Del Percio talk about the commonly unknown importance behind a company like Trustate and why more people should be prepared to use it. 2023-06-0724 minPresentation HellBenefits Beyond Tradition, Featuring Neil VaswaniEpisode #49 featuring Neil Vaswani, Founder and CEO of Corestream. Corestream transforms voluntary benefits for the human resource management industry to increase employee engagement and satisfaction. With more than 14 years of experience in the benefits industry, Neil installed and managed voluntary benefit solutions for numerous organizations, including Pfizer, CVS, Samsung, etc. Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Neil Vaswani talk about the key differences when presenting to a board room versus a bar room. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-05-3119 minPresentation HellNever Take Marble For Granite, Featuring Fabrizio ZambranoEpisode #48 featuring Fabrizio Zambrano, Founder of Fabrizio & Sons Marble & Granite Restoration. Fabrizio is a world class granite and marble retailer with decades of experience in perfecting his craft. Frabrizio took his knowledge within the field and turned it into a powerful second generation family business. Listen to James Ontra and Fabrizio Zambrano talk about the evolution of modern day marketing and what it took to keep a business afloat before social media.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-05-2437 minPresentation HellHow Startups Commit Suicide, Featuring Logan HigueraEpisode #47 featuring Logan Higuera, Founder of Open Ocean. Open Ocean helps streamline the way entrepreneurs navigate the journey by making sure they’re aware of the support and resources that are available to them. Open Ocean is “built to enable organizations to deliver inclusive and easy support more efficiently and effectively”. Listen to James Ontra and Logan Higuera talk about what defines true entrepreneurship and how Open Ocean is a tool every Entrepreneur should use. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-05-1725 minPresentation HellTampa's Thriving Real Estate Market, Featuring Katie TrottEpisode #46 featuring Katie Trott, who is a partner at Foundry Commercial. Foundry Commercial provides both strategic and tactical advisory services to office and industrial occupiers of commercial real estate. With over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, listen to Katie Trott and James Ontra talk about why now is the time to be in Tampa.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-05-1235 minPresentation HellRevolutionizing Recovery, Featuring Jake HenryEpisode #45 featuring Jake Henry, CEO and Founder of Lectra Tech. Lectra Tech is a wearables company that is helping pave the path to recovery through conductive therapeutic tape, and recovery analytics. Through personal motivation, Jake’s mission with Lectra Tech is to revolutionize muscle rehabilitation by providing accessible and connective solutionsListen to Alexanndra Ontra and Jake Henry talk about what motivated him to pursue Lectra Tech and the impact it will have on the world by speeding up the recovery process.Visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-05-0426 minPresentation HellThe Presentation Method, Featuring Billie ShepardEpisode #44 featuring Billie Shepard. Billie is a coach for corporate speakers and runs her own company “Billie Shepard & Associates”. Billie has been a presentation coach, professional actor, and acting coach for decades. As founder of Billie Shepard & Associates, she has leveraged her unique presentation training, transforming corporate executives, engineers, financial analysts, HR professionals and all types of public speakers into influential presenters and communicators. Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Billie Shepard discuss Billie’s “Presentation Method” and the four fundamental components of presenting in the present momentVisit www.Shufflrr.co...2023-04-2625 minPresentation HellPicture Perfect Presentations, Featuring Kamran MalikEpisode #43 featuring Kamran Malik, otherwise known as “Mr.Kamraman”. Kamran has been a self-taught professional photographer for over 20 years now. His passion for photography started when his father bought him a camera at the age of eight. Since then, he’s established a well known brand for himself in portrait photography throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Kamran specializes in Athletic Portraits, Branding Portraits, Senior Portraits, and Headshots for Artists and Professionals. Listen to James Ontra and Kamran Malik talk about the importance of being passionate in their work and how crucial that passion is for the...2023-04-1927 minPresentation HellThe Truth Behind Modern Innovation, Featuring Frank MattesEpisode #42 featuring Frank Mattes, author of “Lean Scaleup”. Frank has decades of experience in corporate innovation and he used his knowledge to put together his book “Lean Scaleup”. The book serves as a guide for corporate practitioners to learn how to build new businesses. Listen to James Ontra and Frank Mattes discuss how today's companies are only replicating past success stories but are unable to create new ones of their own and how this problem impacts the world we live inSponsored by ShufflrrBuy our b...2023-04-1229 minPresentation HellFrom Athlete To Agent, Featuring Julius BeckerEpisode #41 featuring Julius Becker, Founder of Newport & State. Founder of Newport & State is a multifaceted Sports-Agency for Athletes and Brands. Starting at the collegiate level, Newport & State assists and represents athletes off the field while also providing a full strategy & implementation package to brands. Listen to James Ontra and Julius Becker talk about Julius’s transition from being the athlete looking for an agency into the agency itself. Newport & State is one of several of University of Tampa’s thriving Incubator companies.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presen...2023-04-0623 minPresentation HellThe Evolution of Presentation Management, Featuring Kristin ShevisEpisode #40 featuring Kristin Shevis, Senior Director of Global Accounts at VMware. VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Kristin Shevis sit down together and talk about how they capitalized on the key changes within the presentation management industry that have occurred throughout their years. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-03-2917 minPresentation HellCutting The Cord, Featuring Andrew CollierEpisode #39 Featuring Andrew Collier, Director of Corporate Partnerships for Kitchenery. Kitchenery is a company out of Tampa Florida focused on developing and producing wireless technology products that make life easier. No more messy wires, overloaded sockets, and electrocution hazards. With Kitchenery, you can have the world’s best cooking experience that will set you free in your kitchen.Listen to James Ontra and Andrew Collier talk about Kitchenery’s plan to break into the market and revolutionize the cooking experience of the future Presentation Hell is Sponsored by Shufflrr...2023-03-0918 minPresentation HellTwo Decades Of Presentation Expertise, Featuring Mike LingleEpisode #38 Featuring Mike Lingle, the founder of Rocket Pro Forma. Mike has become an entrepreneur throughout his life and has started more than one presentation company. After almost driving his first business into the ground, Mike realized what he needed was a tool like Rocket Pro Forma which is a financial projections spreadsheet that helps you save time and headache so you can focus on what you do best. Listen to James Ontra and Mike Lingle sit down at the Synapse Summit ‘23 and talk about how they used to be competitors within the industry of...2023-03-0212 minPresentation HellFuel For Entrepreneurs, Featuring Matt TackEpisode #37 featuring the CEO and Founder of Nootricious, Matt Tack. Nootricious is a product based dietary supplement business that provides busy athletic professionals with on the go nutrition to fuel their active lifestyles. Listen to James Ontra and Matt Tack talk about the Entrepreneurial lifestyle and what keeps them going throughout the day. This Podcast is Sponsored by ShufflrrVisit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-02-1519 minPresentation HellBeing an Influential Leader, Featuring Rosie PaulsenEpisode #36 featuring Rosie Paulsen, the owner of Rosie Paulsen Enterprises. Rosie is a well known public speaker and business trailblazer throughout the Tampa bay region. Rosie was recently named one of the Top "50 Most Influential Leaders in Florida" by the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Listen to James Ontra and Rosie Paulsen talk about their come up and what challenges they faced along their journey in businessVisit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-02-0820 minPresentation HellPublic Speaking Is Just Another Muscle That Needs To Be Worked, Featuring Kyle OntraEpisode #35 featuring Kyle Ontra. Kyle is a student entrepreneur from The University Of Delaware and the oldest son of the host James Ontra. Kyle is the president of the University Boxing club, Owner of Viper Enterprises, and an online personal trainer. Listen to James Ontra and son Kyle Ontra talk about how college helps students overcome their fears of public speaking.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2023-02-0211 minPresentation HellTaking Care Of Your Community, Featuring Sh’nai SimmonsEpisode #34 featuring Sh’nai Simmons. Sh’nai is the executive director at the Collective Wellness Institute of Tampa. The Collective Wellness Institute gives everyone in the community an opportunity to experience therapeutic mental health services at an affordable rate. They provide services for adults, children, individuals and even families. Listen to James Ontra and Sh’nai Simmons talk about giving back to the community, mental health, and what it was like living in the Bronx of New York City during the 1980’s crack epidemic Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentati...2023-01-2625 minPresentation HellVeteran Owned and Flourishing, Featuring Valerie LavinEpisode #33 Featuring Valerie Lavin, CEO of Luminary Global. Luminary Global is a veteran owned business that supports the men and women who are the lifeline between preventable death and hospital care by supplying them with products and emergency supplies to military, first responders, law enforcement and citizens.Listen to James Ontra and Valerie Lavin talk about the importance of Luminary Global and the positive impact the veteran owned business has made on people since 2016. Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2023-01-1219 minPresentation HellButts To Barstools and Lips To Glasses, Featuring Neil JireleEpisode #32 - Neil Jirele, the Founder of AppyHour. AppyHour is an app built entirely around bringing “butts to barstools and lips to glasses”. AppyHour is a direct-to-consumer platform that connects local bars and restaurants to the right consumers, with the right offers, at the right time. Listen to James Ontra and Neil Jirele talk about the story of AppyHour and what inspired Neil to bring AppyHour to life. Download AppyHour today to find the hottest deals around before you miss out!Visit www.Shufflrr.com fo...2023-01-0517 minPresentation HellTips & Tricks For Closing The Deal, Featuring Julia MunroEpisode #31 - Julia Munro, the CEO of Munro enterprises is back again with AlexAnndra Ontra to go beyond the presentation and talk about what helps her seal the deal and secure government contracts.Sponsored by ShufflrrVisit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2022-12-2816 minPresentation HellHow To Sell To The Government, Featuring Julia MunroEpisode #30 - Julia Munro is the CEO of Munro enterprises. Munro Enterprises provides a wide range of services to help clients identify and qualify opportunities, assemble the right teams, maximize efficiencies, and win more work. Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Julia Munro talk about how businesses present to the federal government the right way and how Julia gets them through the process. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management2022-12-2127 minPresentation HellMaking Boring Presentations Better, Featuring Elyse DussiaEpisode #29 featuring Elyse Dussia, the founder of EMD Clinicals. Elyse has a wide variety of experience in building presentations for big name companies throughout the medical industry. Listen to AlexAnndra Ontra and Elyse Dussia talk about how even the most boring topics can make great presentations. Sponsored by Shufflrr - Shufflrr is presentation managementhttp://www.shufflrr.com2022-12-0718 minPresentation HellBeing Ahead of The Game, Featuring Michelle ShryockEpisode #28 featuring Michelle Shryock, the manager of sales at Topgolf of Tampa. Topgolf is a sports and entertainment complex for all ages that features golf play, drinks, food and event space.Listen to James Ontra and Michelle Shryock talk about selling the Topgolf experience and event planning as a whole. Sponsored by shufflrr.com - Shufflrr is Presentation Management2022-11-3017 minPresentation HellPresenting your future, featuring Cassie KackleyEpisode #27 featuring Cassie Kackley. Cassie is the Chief Development Officer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast (Otherwise known as the west-central peninsular Florida coastal area). Cassie’s experience consists of lots of volunteer work and years of giving back to the community. Her work has put her in a position to help guide the youth of the Tampa region to better present themselves and prepare for their future. Listen to Cassie Kackley and James Ontra talk about how crucial it is to know how to present yourselfVis...2022-11-2119 minPresentation HellHow To Keep Your Audience Entertained, Featuring Kelly DouglasEpisode #26 featuring Kelly Douglas, founder and CEO of KDR Communications LLC. As a Communications Strategist, Kelly Douglas has 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations, with specialized expertise in strategies for public-private partnerships.Listen to business owners Alex Ontra and Kelly Douglas talk about what separates a good presentation from the rest.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-11-0214 minPresentation HellIt’s Not About You, It’s About Your Message, Featuring Jeff PearlmanEpisode #25 featuring Jeff Pearlman. Jeff is a New York Times Best Selling Author of 10 books. One being the book behind HBO’s “Winning Time” about the the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s staring actor John C. Reilly. Jeff has had a successful career in journalism and he goes into what it takes to make a name for yourself within such a competitive industry.Listen to Alex Ontra and Jeff Pearlman talk about the importance of making the presentation about the topic and not about yourself and how that has helped him throughout his career...2022-10-2620 minPresentation HellThe Wild West Of Small Business Loans, Featuring Brent BenitezEpisode #24 featuring Brent Benitez CEO of Lendio Tampa. Lendio connects small businesses to a marketplace where businesses can find the perfect loan product for their needs. With over $13 Billion funded, nobody fuels the American Dream quickly and efficiently quite like Lendio.Listen to James Ontra and Brent Benitez talk about what it takes for a small business to get a loan in 2022 and what it took for Brent to get himself in his position at LendioVisit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management!2022-10-2415 minPresentation HellFrom Rock Bottom to CEO, Featuring Alexander RolinitisEpisode #23 Featuring Alexander Rolinitis - Alexander is the CEO of Cyberjin. Cyberjin is re-inventing the hiring process for IT professionals and exceptional companies every day. Listen to James Ontra and Alexander Rolinitis talk about recognizing opportunity and how crucial it is for your success as an entrepreneur.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management!2022-10-0516 minPresentation HellHow to Become the Solution to an Industry Wide Problem, with Brock ListerEpisode #22 featuring Brock Lister - Brock is the Founder & CEO of Visitry. Visitry is a revolutionary home health software that allows you the freedom to accept as many visits as you want, when and where you want them. Brock noticed a lack of accessibility to home health agencies and stepped up to the plate to build an industry wide solution. Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management!2022-09-2111 minPresentation HellAnxiety? Name it, Claim it, Tame it, Don’t blame it. Featuring Siomara Bridges-MataEpisode #21 featuring Siomara Bridges-Mata - Siomara Bridges-Mata is an emotional intelligence skill builder (EQ) and a youth development advocate for the Frameworks of Tampa Bay. Siomara is constantly developing new and creative ways to provide educators and young people with opportunities to reflect, grow, and become the best version of themselves. Because of her passionate work, she has been recognized for her impact on the community with features on news outlets like FOX 13, Bay News 9, and Tampa Bay Time’s Everyday Tampa Bay series. Listen to her and Alex breakdown emotional intelligence and its sign...2022-09-1523 minPresentation HellHow to Beat Nervousness & Nail Your PresentationEpisode #20 featuring Veronica Watson - Listen to Senior Vice President at Siemens EDA Veronica Watson talk about presentations and their significance towards achieving goals. With over 20 years of experience leading worldwide sales teams, Veronica knows what it takes to execute short and long range plans and how to achieve revenue and profitability goals.Sponsored by @shufflrrVisit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-08-3115 minPresentation HellThe Secret to a Killer Presentation That Will Explode Your Sales, featuring Amy MillmanEpisode #19 featuring Amy Millman - After founding Springboard Enterprises, Amy was able to make an impact on over 800 successful companies. Over the span of her 21 years running the company, she was able to help raise over 36 billion dollars in value for companies like Irobot, ZipCar, Canvas etc. Listen to what she has to say about what made that possible.Sponsored by @ShufflrrVisit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-08-1018 minPresentation HellThe Power of Positive Thinking. Turning a Bad Presentation to Badass, featuring Johnny Crowder the Founder of Cope NotesEpisode #18 featuring Johnny Crowder - Johnny Crowder is the Founder and CEO of Cope Notes®. He shared his story on stage at the Orlando 2018 show. As a suicide/abuse survivor, he spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health issues, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia.Listen to Johnny Crowder and James Ontra talk about what it took for Cope Notes® to make it to the next level and how it is helping people all over the world.Want to know...2022-07-2721 minPresentation HellStrategic Business Communications, Collaboration & Leadership, with Debra McnultyEpisode #17 featuring Debra Mcnulty - Debra has a BS in Electrical Engineering, minor in Computer Science from Cal Poly Pomona University. She worked as a Software Engineer up until 2016 when she decided to change her career path to Technical Writing and Project Management. She Currently works as a Documentation Manager for Hine Automation in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hine Automation specializes in the manufacture of the robotics used in the semiconductor industry.For almost 20 years, She has been active in the community service organization,Kiwanis International, where I have served as the Leadership Education Coordinator f...2022-07-2422 minPresentation HellCoaching Session with James and Alex by Voice Presentation & Speaking Expert, Deborah Torres PatelEpisode #16 featuring Deborah Torres Patel - Your success or failure is directly linked to your ability to communicate. No matter what you want to achieve, you must convince people of your value. How you do that is through your communication. Deborah Torres Patel is back to coach Presentation Hell Hosts, James Ontra and AlexAnndra Ontra on how to master speaking with confidence and influence. Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-07-0831 minPresentation HellAmplify Your Own Voice to Deliver Powerful Presentations, with Special Guest Deborah PatelEpisode #15 featuring Deborah Torres Patel - Listen to the presentation & speaking expert Deborah Torres Patel and learn how to perfect the art of public speaking alongside our hosts Alex Ontra & James Ontra. Deborah has been a voice presentation and speaking expert for over 30 years in 82 different countries and 6 different continents.Deborah has helped hundreds of 1000s of people find their voice so they can deliver powerful presentations and increase their influence.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-07-0126 minPresentation HellDon’t Kill Your Sister ! Feed Her to a Gorilla Instead. with Special Guest Guerrilla Marketing Expert, Wendy StevensEpisode #14 featuring Wendy Stevens - In this episode, the Presentation Hell Hosts, James and AlexAnndra are interviewed by Wendy Stevens. James & AlexAnndra opens up about what it's like to do business with their sibling.The duo co-founded Shufflrr, the brother-sister team have worked together since 2000, developing and marketing presentation software. They founded their own company, Ontra Presentations, in 2002 with a borrowed desk, two phones and licensing rights to the Iguana Presentation system, which James swapped his employment contract to obtain. Visit www.shufflrr.com for...2022-06-0936 minPresentation HellHow to Create a Data Driven Dashboard in PowerPoint. Special Guest: Kurt Dupont, Founder of PresentationPointEpisode #13 featuring Kurt Dupont - Kurt is the founder of PresentationPoint, a company that provides world leading software for data-driven presentations, digital signage and live, real-time dashboards. 20 years after its beginning, PresentationPoint has more than 10,000 customers worldwide, including some of the most well-known companies in the world such as NASA, SpaceX, IBM, Coca-Cola, eBay, Airbus, Siemens, and many others.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-05-2018 minPresentation HellHow to Create a Fun, Interactive & Engaging Presentation? Special Guest: David McClymont, CEO of Palm Beach SymphonyEpisode #12 featuring David McClymont - David is the Chief Executive Officer of the non-profit Palm Beach Symphony, combines bold innovation with strategic business insight that results in transformational change.With a solid reputation for helping guide small-to-medium size businesses in creating cultures that provide high levels of productivity and profitability, David took the helm at the Palm Beach Symphony in 2014 and erased its existing deficit in only one year. He then proceeded to deliver a yearly positive balance sheet and a 100% increase in revenue in five years. Visit www.s...2022-05-0617 minPresentation HellStop Making Your Presentation Suck, Create a Great One Today. Special Guest, Jason GaboriauEpisode #11 featuring Jason Gaboriau Jason is the Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Officer at Doner Advertising in Los Angeles. Jason has been in advertising for over 25 years, he's worked on such illustrious brands as Diet Coke, Old Navy, Netflix, Amazon, he's even done the advertising between Keeping Up With The Kardashians.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-04-291h 30Presentation HellStop Repelling Your Customer, Attract Them Instead, with Special Guest, Dr. John WensveenEpisode #10 featuring Dr. John Wensveen - John is the Chief Innovation Officer, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) & Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation responsible for overseeing a multi-million dollar public-private partnership to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem by attracting and retaining industry-leading entrepreneurs, technology, sources of investment capital, and supporting resources to create a premier innovation center and technology hub.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-04-1508 minPresentation HellStop Falling on Your Face & Embarrassing Yourself ! How to Make Your Business Stand Out, A Rummy Day with Isabella Rosal, CEO & Founder of 7th SkyEpisode #9 Featuring Ma. Isabella Rosal - Isabella is Sustainability-focused entrepreneur, founder of 7th Sky Ventures, Tampa Bay champion, and Certified Rummelier with a degree in Actuarial Science and 10+ years of management experience.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-03-2410 minPresentation HellGet in the “BOAT” and Sail to Success, with Justin Frain CMO of PAALEpisode #7 featuring Justin Frain - Listen to James interview Justin Frain in the Synapse Summit 2022 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida.Justin is the Chief Marketing Officer of PAAL, an electric boat company.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-03-2008 minPresentation HellSkincare Marketing Exposed & Why Your Skincare Routine are Not Working, with Jasmine Dasouki Founder of Suki SkinEpisode #8 featuring Jasmine Dasouki - James interviews Jasmine Dasouki in the Synapse Summit 2022 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida.Jasmine Dasouki is Founder of Suki Skin, a skincare diagnostics technology aimed at balancing your microbiome with our lab, curated skin routines.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-03-1809 minPresentation HellSynapse Summit 2022: Powerful Platform for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Alike, with CEO of RelieveIT, Caleb WilliamsEpisode #6 featuring Caleb Williams - Caleb is the CEO of RelieveIt. RelieveIt is a powerful, highly effective, and natural topical pain reliever derived from the Caribbean Pine. In June 2019, the active component in the Caribbean Pine resin was confirmed as a new plant-derived, anti-inflammatory discovery by researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, becoming the first plant-derived discovery credited to a black-owned company in the history of the United States.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management2022-03-1213 minPresentation HellThe Future of Business: Create a 90-Second Pitch with April Caldwell CEO & Founder of FayvenEpisode #5 featuring April Caldwell - April Caldwell is the CEO & Founder of Fayven (www.fayVen.com) and the winner St. Pete Pitch Night 2021. Caldwell's company Fayven is a dual-sided marketplace designed to maximize unused space at venues by booking mobile vendors and artisans, collaboratively growing their customer base and tapping into additional revenue streams. Years ago, Caldwell had her own popcorn brand and had struggled to get it out there and find new ways for her to have consistent business. She realized there was a common need for people to find consistent business and she wasn't alone. Her struggle a...2022-03-0813 minPresentation HellFrom Startup Company to Supporting Startup Companies to Start, Build, Grow. Special Guest: Customer Success Manager, Jillian FriotEpisode #4 featuring Jillian Friot - As a passionate supporter for the success of organizations and startups, Jillian Friot combines her global sales operations and account management experience to deliver new and net retained revenue growth for global software firms. Over the past 3 years, she has been part of a small team that has built and operates the global Startup Program for Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS, with a reach of over 15,000 startups. Dassault Systemes is the 15th largest software company in the world, specializing in computer aided design and manufacturing along with AR and VR solutions. ...2022-03-0114 minPresentation HellCEO Shares His Biggest Asset in Business & in Presenting Himself to the Space Industry Special Guest: Eric Ingram, CEO of Scout, Spacecraft Observing and Understanding ThingsEpisode #3 featuring Eric IngramEric is the CEO of SCOUT (Spacecraft Observing & Understanding Things) was awarded the winner of Embarc Collective’s Startup Of The Year Summit pitch competition. Ingram’s company SCOUT was founded in 2019 with the mission to enable a new era of space safety and transparency. SCOUT’s in-space products and services, first launched in June 2021, allowing spacecraft to see and understand things around them. Ingram has been working within this industry for years prior to SCOUT, Eric served as an Aerospace Engineer for the Licensing and Evaluation Division of the FAA’s...2022-02-2514 minPresentation HellHow Do You Grab Investors’ Attention? Scott Lopano from Square Tech Ventures Tells Us How to Use Storytelling and Conversation to Close the Deal.Episode #2 featuring Scott LopanoScott is the Principal of Tech Square Ventures. Tech Square Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm. They help visionary founders build companies that reshape industries and create new markets. Their platform is built on a strategic network of innovation ecosystem, corporate, and university relationships that help founders inform and accelerate go-to-market strategies. Lopano’s role as a Principle at Tech Square ventures is to source, diligence, and invest in high growth startups across the Southeast. He also supports their portfolio companies with their strategic ini...2022-02-2318 minPresentation HellGet Out of Presentation Hell!Have you ever felt like poking your eyes with needles when creating a slide deck? Felt humiliated and deflated after given an important presentation. Or maybe just embarrassed in front of your family and friends because you’re great story fell flat? No one was paying attention.Then you’ve been to Presentation Hell.Post pandemic, we are all making more presentations online than ever before. So, we need new, better skills to raise our presentation game. And, since there are fewer opportunities to speak and meet in person, the s...2022-02-2307 min