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Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborST INS CARES-Healthy Start SWFL-Diapers Change EverythingDiapers sound small until you learn the truth: families can’t buy them with SNAP or WIC, daycares often require them, and running out can spiral into stress, missed work, and avoidable doctor visits. We sit down with Amanda Brunson, Associate Executive Director of Healthy Start Southwest Florida, to explain how one nonprofit is closing that gap and strengthening maternal and infant health across Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties.Amanda shares her personal why, including her own experience with a premature birth, limited family support nearby, and the challenges that follow a NICU stay. That story co...
2026-07-0614 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborST INS CARES-Summit Christian School-Small Classes & Big Heart In SWFLA lot of schools talk about “student-centered learning,” but what does that actually look like when a child is tired, overwhelmed, or starting to disappear in a crowded classroom? We sit down with Megan from Summit Christian School in Southwest Florida to talk about the practical choices that shape a calmer, happier, more connected K to 8 experience, from smaller class sizes to a culture where kids are truly seen and known.Megan shares what she does at Summit, including admissions, onboarding, communications, and events, and why she’s passionate about changing what customer service looks like in educat...
2026-07-0114 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborST INS CARES-Foster Village-SWFLA child gets dropped off in the middle of the night. No suitcase, no toothbrush, sometimes not even a car seat. The adults want to help, but the logistics hit fast. We talk with Hannah Creech from Foster Village of Southwest Florida about what happens in those first hours and why practical support can make the difference between a family burning out and a family staying steady.We break down how Foster Village serves foster parents, kinship caregivers, reunified families, and adoptive families with tangible items and real community. Hannah explains their welcome pack program for the...
2026-05-2013 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborST INS CARES-Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL-Mission to End HungerHunger in Southwest Florida isn’t always visible. It’s the server between shifts, the starting officer paying off a car repair, the retired nurse raising a grandchild and splitting blood pressure pills to make the grocery budget work. We invited the Harry Chapin Food Bank to share how a community-powered model rescues millions of pounds of food and gets it where it’s needed most—fast, fresh, and with dignity.We walk through the organization’s 43-year journey from a small co-op of pantries to a regional leader moving 38.5 million pounds of food a year. You’ll hear why...
2026-03-1116 min
South Florida Mortgage ReportHow Tom Kiddy Uses Social Media to Win in Southwest Florida Real EstateIn this episode, we sit down with Southwest Florida real estate expert Tom Kiddy to break down what’s really happening in the Fort Myers Beach market — from post-Hurricane Ian rebuilding and absorption rates to luxury development and shifting buyer demographics.With over a decade in the business, Tom shares practical insights on:• Current Southwest Florida market trends• Buyer movement from the Midwest and East Coast• Entry-level pricing and new construction opportunities• Luxury growth in Naples and surrounding coastal markets• Market depreciation, rebuilding, and future developmentBeyond market updates, we dive into Tom’s highly polished and intentional social media strategy — and h...
2026-02-2547 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborST INS CARES-Collaboratory-Fueling Community Impact In SWFLBig problems don’t shrink on goodwill alone—they change when people, data, and dollars move together. We sit down with Dr. Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of the Collaboratory, to explore how a 50-year-old regional foundation is turning generosity into measurable progress across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. From $132 million in grants to a bold 15-year plan, Dawn breaks down how transparent data dashboards and cross-sector partnerships help solve—not just soften—the region’s toughest challenges.You’ll hear how arriving days before Hurricane Ian shaped Dawn’s approach to mental health, community resilience, an...
2025-11-1211 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborST INS CARES-4KIDS of SWFL-Homes, Hope, And HealingA home for every child sounds simple until you see the real barriers: empty pantries, unstable housing, and trauma that follows kids into every new placement. We sit down with Karlene Masse, Partner Engagement Officer from 4Kids Southwest Florida to unpack how prevention, foster care, and therapy fit together to keep children safe and help families heal.We start with the ground game of prevention. Through the CarePortal, caseworkers flag urgent needs so community partners and churches can deliver beds, food, clothing, and utilities support before a child is removed. When removal is necessary, 4Kids handles licensing a...
2025-10-2919 min
The Real Estate PessimistKnow When to Hold ’Em: Real Estate Cycles No One Talks About | EP#43Know When to Hold ’Em: Real Estate Cycles No One Talks About | EP#43Ever feel like everyone else in real estate is dancing to a different beat?Welcome to the silent disco of investing—where everyone’s moving, but no one’s on the same song.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on something most investors never talk about: personal market cycles.When to hold. When to fold. When to press pause and when to double down.This conversation isn’t about timing the market. It’s about timing your life—yo...
2025-10-2953 min
Forensischer Talk aus Ermittlerperspektive | True Crime USA und DeutschlandTrue Crime Fälle: Ein Fall zusammen mit der Amerikanischen GSG 9 | Real Cases USA | Wahre Fälle #22Folge 22: Die verborgene Wahrheit – Ein tragischer Unfall & die Herausforderungen der Rechtsmediz--In dieser Episode wird ein aktueller Fall vorgestellt, der sich um einen jungen Mann dreht, der eine Geiselnahme mit einem Bombengürtel plante und ein ähnlicher Fall von erweitertem Suizid, an dem Katrin gearbeitet hat.--🔍 Jetzt ansehen & mitdiskutieren! 💬 Deine Meinung interessiert uns – hinterlasse einen Kommentar!--TakeawaysDer Fall war ein normaler Einfamilienhaus.Die Medien spielen eine große Rolle in solchen Fällen.Die Arbeit als Death Investigator ist sehr demanding.Es gibt große psychische Belastungen in diesem Beruf.Jeder Fall hat einen Ripple-Effekt auf die Beteiligten.Die Verantwortung a...
2025-05-2136 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP # 254 Breaking Down Mortgage Myths with a SWFL NativeNavigating the path to homeownership doesn't have to feel like scaling a mountain without gear. Puja Romero of CrossCountry Mortgage's Wellmax Mortgage Team unveils the truth behind common mortgage misconceptions that keep many potential homeowners on the sidelines.Think your credit score isn't high enough? Think again. Puja shatters the myth that you need pristine credit to qualify for a mortgage, explaining how her team works with clients whose scores are in the 500s. "We look at what is causing that lower credit score and we work with you to fix it," she shares. Similarly, the idea...
2025-05-1910 minForensischer Talk aus Ermittlerperspektive | True Crime USA und DeutschlandTrue Crime Fälle: Zwei Erntehelfer ertrinken auf tragische Weise | Real Cases USA | Wahre Fälle #21Folge 21: Die verborgene Wahrheit – Ein tragischer Unfall & die Herausforderungen der Rechtsmedizin--Ein Unfall in Florida fordert das Leben zweier illegaler Erntehelfer – doch die Geschichte ist weitaus komplexer, als es zunächst scheint. In dieser Episode tauchen die Forensic Sisters tief in die Ermittlungen ein und beleuchten die menschlichen und gesellschaftlichen Dimensionen der illegalen Einwanderung.Wie beeinflussen soziale Vorurteile die Wahrnehmung von Migranten? Welche moralischen Fragen stellt die Rechtsmedizin in Fällen wie diesen? Und welche unbequemen Wahrheiten liegen hinter solchen Tragödien verborgen?--TakeawaysDie Ermittlungen in Todesfällen sind oft komplex und emotional belastend.Illegale Einwanderer werden häufig als Menschen...
2025-05-1631 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP # 253 How a travel dream became SWFL's favorite food truck destinationDiscover the delicious journey of Snow Monkey Business, Estero's homegrown food truck bringing global flavors to Southwest Florida. In this captivating conversation, military veteran Roger Munoz shares how international travels with his wife sparked an innovative culinary concept combining three distinct offerings: traditional savory foods, authentic boba tea, and spectacular snow ice – a specialized frozen dessert that transcends ordinary shaved ice with super-cooled flavors and fresh fruit toppings.Roger pulls back the curtain on food truck entrepreneurship, revealing surprising insights about the significant overhead costs and regulatory requirements that challenge mobile food vendors. From commercial auto insurance to...
2025-05-1513 minForensischer Talk aus Ermittlerperspektive | True Crime USA und DeutschlandTrue Crime Fälle: Cold Case nach 19 Jahren gelöst | Real Cases USA | Wahre Fälle #20Folge 20: Der Fall Kareem Tisdale, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaSound Bites"Das ist ein ganz spannender Fall.""Das Auto wurde dann mit einem Kran geborgen.""Die Fenster waren ja alle hoch."--IIn dieser Episode wird der Cold Case von Kareem Demarzo Tisdale behandelt, der 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, als vermisst gemeldet wurde. Der Fall wird durch die Entdeckung seines Autos in einem Retention Pond nach 19 Jahren neu beleuchtet. Die Bedeutung von Closure für die Angehörigen und die Rolle von Sonar-Teams in der Aufklärung von Vermisstenfällen werden ebenfalls thematisiert.--TakeawaysDer Fall von Kareem Tisdale ist ein Beispiel für Col...
2025-05-0121 min
Forensischer Talk aus Ermittlerperspektive | True Crime USA und DeutschlandTrue Crime Fälle: Tödliche Schüsse in Labelle | Real Cases USA | Wahre Fälle #19Folge 19: Gang-Gewalt und ihre Folgen.--Sound Bites:"„Die Schüsse fielen durch die Wände.“""„Ein Akt der Retaliation oder Vergeltungsakt.“"--In dieser Episode tauchen wir tief in zwei erschütternde Fälle ein: Ein tragischer Mord in Florida, bei dem eine Mutter vor den Augen ihrer Kinder scheinbar willkürlich erschossen wurde, und ein Doppelmord, an dem Katrin persönlich gearbeitet hat. Diese Geschichten werfen eindringliche Fragen auf – über die verheerenden Folgen von Ganggewalt, die Auswirkungen auf die Gemeinschaft und die Rolle der Medien in solchen Fällen. Ein Podcast, der unter die Haut geht und zum Nachdenken anregt.--Takeaways...
2025-04-0529 minForensischer Talk aus Ermittlerperspektive | True Crime USA und DeutschlandTrue Crime Fälle: Die verschluckte Schraube | Real Cases USA | Schwestern-Talk | Unsere Fälle
Folge 16: Dies ist ein besonders emotionaler Fall, der nicht für sensible Ohren geeignet ist! Ein neugieriger kleiner Junge verschluckt eine Schraube und traut sich nicht, dies seinen Eltern mitzuteilen, als diese nachfragen | Schwestern-Talk | Nicht für Kinderohren geeignet!
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Ein zweijähriger Junge verstirbt durch einen wirklich tragischen Unfalltod. Seine Eltern schicken das Lieblingskuscheltier zur Rechtsmedizin, damit dieser beste Freund ihres Sohnes während der Autopsie über ihn wachen kann.
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Takeaways
Der Fall eines zweijährigen Jungen hat die Rechtsmediziner emotional stark berührt.
Die Eltern waren sehr verantwortungsbewusst und hatten ein gutes Verhältnis zu ihrem Kind.
Di...
2025-02-0249 minForensischer Talk aus Ermittlerperspektive | True Crime USA und DeutschlandTrue Crime Fälle: Falscher Verdacht | Real Cases USA | Schwestern-Talk | Unsere FälleFolge 15: Die Mutter einer verstorbenen jungen Frau verdächtigt ihren Ex-Schwiegersohn, für den Tod ihrer Tochter verantwortlich zu sein, um an das alleinige Sorgerecht zu gelangen | Schwestern-Talk | Nicht für Kinderohren geeignet!
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Eine junge Frau wird von ihrem Ex-Mann tot neben der spielenden zweijährigen Tochter auf der Couch gefunden und kann nicht wiederbelebt werden. Die Polizei ermittelt im engsten Kreis der Familie - mit überraschender Wendung.
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Takeaways
Falsch verstandene Mutterliebe kann zu tragischen Konsequenzen führen.
Die Rolle der Mutter in der Sucht ihrer Tochter ist entscheidend.
Opiatsucht ist ein ernstes gesellschaftliches Problem.
Die Umstände des...
2025-01-2337 minForensischer Talk aus Ermittlerperspektive | True Crime USA und DeutschlandFolge 14: Drogen in bester Gesellschaft | Real Cases USA | Schwestern-Talk | Unsere FälleFolge 14: Außergewöhnliche Drogenabhängigkeit in den wohlhabenden Gesellschaftsschichten, die zum Tod eines Geschäftsmannes führt | Schwestern-Talk | Nicht für Kinderohren geeignet!
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In dieser Folge der Forensic Sisters wird ein unerwarteter Todesfall behandelt, der durch Drogenkonsum verursacht wurde. Dabei wird deutlich, dass das amerikanische Gesundheitssystem hat viele Menschen in die ungewollte Drogenabhängigkeit gedrängt.
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Takeaways
Der Fall zeigt, wie überraschend Drogenabhängigkeit in wohlhabenden Gesellschaftsschichten sein kann.
Die Reinheit von Drogen variiert stark und kann zu Überdosierungen führen.
Das amerikanische Gesundheitssystem hat viele Menschen in die Drogenabhängigkeit gedrängt.
Drogenabhängige können oft normal...
2025-01-1347 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP# 216 A Coastal Dream: Katrina's Guide to SWFL LivingKatrina Shimer, a familiar face in the Naples real estate scene, takes us on a journey through her fascinating transition from an education career to full-time real estate. Raised in Naples since 1977 with a father who's a general contractor, Katrina's lifelong connection to the area shines through her stories. Despite the challenges and misconceptions of switching careers, especially during turbulent times like election years, Katrina's tale is one of passion and perseverance. Her deep-rooted local network and understanding of the real estate landscape offer valuable insights into navigating this ever-evolving market, making her a trusted guide for anyone looking...
2024-12-1210 min
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2024-07-241h 18
Miami Real Estate Investing Podcast With Peter ZalewskiBusiness Journalist Mike Seemuth Joins Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast (S5, E11)(Season 5, Episode 11 - June 7, 2024)
Veteran business journalist Mike Seemuth - whose work appears regularly in The Real Deal, Commercial Observer and Fort Lauderdale Magazine - appears on the Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast (@MiamiRRP) this week for the 11th episode of season five.
Created in 2020, the weekly podcast - which is scheduled to air 20 shows this season - features a panel of four former and/or current journalists discussing critically the top real estate and economic new stories from the previous week.
The objective of...
2024-06-081h 08
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP# 157 - Rick Varela's Crusade for Clean Water and Honest ServiceEver wonder what's really in your glass of water? Rick Varela, the water wizard from Kinetico Water Systems of SWFL, joins us to unravel the mysteries of our water supply, shining a light on the unseen contaminants like PFAS and microplastics. Rick's story is as refreshing as the water he purifies, taking us from his days at Kodak to his current mission of providing clean drinking water with honesty and integrity. Amidst debunking myths like 'saltless water softeners' and explaining the difference between water softeners and conditioners, Rick's passion for pure H2O and customer satisfaction truly stands out.
2024-05-2010 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP# 120 - Carmen Litzler's Revolutionary Journey from Dancer to Pediatric InnovatorEmbark with us on a journey through the innovative landscape of family healthcare as Carmen Litzler, from Concierge Pediatrics of SWFL, graces our podcast with her trailblazing integration of holistic and Western medicine. Carmen's leap from a life of business and dance to the frontlines of pediatric care is nothing short of inspiring, as she unpacks her experiences that led to the establishment of a practice deeply rooted in medical freedom and the bespoke needs of families. In the times of COVID-19, her approach has become a beacon for those questioning traditional healthcare paths and seeking the comfort of a...
2024-04-0913 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP# 68 - Unleashing Potential: Shawn Humphreys' Tale from Lawman to Dog Training DynamoFrom patrolling the streets to leading the pack, Shawn Humphreys' journey from law enforcement to dog training mastermind is as intriguing as it is inspiring. His transition was not just a career shift, but a leap of passion into the world of canine companionship. During our exchange, Shawn, the beating heart behind Paw & Order, shares the essence of transforming unruly pups into well-mannered members of the family. With his extensive background working with K9 units, he reveals some eye-opening truths about dog harnesses and the significance of leash training. Shawn also touches on a concerning uptrend in separation anxiety...
2024-02-0112 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP# 55 - From Dream to Design: The True Meaning of Custom with Carpenter Kasandra ErvinEver wonder what truly goes into making a space uniquely yours? Tune in as I, Jim Schaller, invite the brilliant Kasandra Ervin from SWFL Custom Cabinetry onto the Good Neighbor podcast. Kasandra pulls back the curtain on the world of bespoke woodworking, revealing the nitty-gritty of crafting truly custom cabinetry right here in Naples. From the spark that ignited her journey in Massachusetts to the challenges and triumphs of relocating and starting anew in Florida, Cassandra's story is one of passion and perseverance that's sure to resonate with anyone who's ever dared to follow their dream.In...
2024-01-0407 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP # 40 - Unraveling the Intricacies of Insurance: Deborah Hoffman's Journey in Southwest Florida InsuranceEver wish you could unravel the mysteries of the insurance world? Today's episode offers that opportunity with our guest, Deborah Hoffman from SWFL Insurance. With a wealth of experience that spans over two decades, Deborah guides us through her journey from selling insurance products to automobile dealers, entering a small farmers insurance agency, to eventually branching out to work with multiple carriers. She opens up about the tough but pivotal decision she made to leave her previous organization for the sake of her clients. Deborah also delves into the complexities of health and property insurance, debunking common...
2023-11-0712 min
Ft Myers Beach - Good NeighborEP # 9 - Jerry Cibley's Entrepreneurial Journey: Closets, Comedy, and Customer ServiceGet ready to get an insider's scoop on the closet industry with our special guest, Jerry Cibley from SWFL Closet Man. A serial entrepreneur and an appointed Justice of the Peace, Jerry shares his diverse experiences in business and the unique ins and outs of running a closet company. Learn how to navigate the industry, from the importance of liability insurance to understanding the advantages of no sales tax on installations.But there's more to Jerry than closets. Hear about his stint as an entertainer and his unique comedy wedding business. Discover how he uses customer service...
2023-10-0617 min
Divine Naples Podcast#433 – Carl Osburn – People of Divine Naples - The BEST Barbeque Master in SWFL that been rubbing the meats over 20 years with secret spices, love and gentle hands. His KNOW HOW brought lot of people together around his Table with slab of ribs. THANK YOU CARL#433 – Carl Osburn – People of Divine Naples – The BEST Barbeque Master in SWFL that been rubbing the meats over 20 years with secret spices, love and gentle hands. His KNOW HOW brought lot of people together around his Table with slab of ribs. THANK YOU CARL
Welcome to another podcast episode of PEOPLE OF DIVINE NAPLES! In this episode you will hear interview that was done on very beginning of our Divine Naples Podcast. This was the second interview Rich have ever done in USA on Sunday 14th of January 2018. This interview was never published but for many re...
2023-09-0443 min
SWFL Business Podcast10: Dan DiVincenzo from RWAWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Dan DiVincenzo from RWA.In this episode, Dan explains how RWA works with customers on construction projects, all the way from the design phase to the closeout phase.He dives into how new developments affect water pressure for existing homes, as well as why traffic is more concentrated in certain areas of SWFL due to the way the roads a...
2023-05-1158 min
SWFL Business Podcast9: Connery Schiebel and Jenifer Kempka from Universal Contracting & SolarWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Connery Schiebel and Jenifer Kempka from Universal Contracting & Solar.In this episode, Connery and Jen dive into the world of roofing and contracting, and the impact of Hurricane Ian on those industries. They outline some of the different kinds of roofs, as well as what people can expect when buying a new roof.They put together a guide on...
2023-05-041h 01
SWFL Business Podcast8: Sergio DeCesare from Max Business ProfitsWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Sergio DeCesare from Max Business Profits.In this episode, Sergio explains how business owners can increase the value of their businesses and sell them for additional value. He elaborates on how having a company product allows business owners to charge a higher ticket price.Sergio is a certified business coach & exit planner; he co-authored an Amazon bestselling book titled, "...
2023-04-2753 min
SWFL Business Podcast7: Bryce Lawrence from Vanguard PartnersWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Bryce Lawrence from Vanguard Partners.In this episode, Bryce dives into how he helps business owners manage their cash flow and get to where they want to be. Specifically, he outlines how business owners should go about managing their invoices and profits to account for the future.I highly recommend contractors and business owners to watch this episode; I...
2023-04-2045 min
SWFL Business Podcast6: Angie Parker and Dre Sanchez from Local Real EstateWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Angie Parker and Dre Sanchez from Local Real Estate.In this episode, Angie and Dre dive into the recent craziness within the real estate market, the impact it has had on new realtors, and where the market is going.If you're a new realtor, or you're just getting into real estate, I highly recommend you watch this episode. Local Real Estate offers their new realtors...
2023-03-2350 min
SWFL Business Podcast5: Joe Nugent from Joe the Home ProWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Joe Nugent from Joe the Home Pro.In this episode, Joe talks about the value in growing his company with the right people; specifically, he explains why it's important to prioritize good customer service over business growth. His company has a 2 hour turnaround time on reports following home inspections, which helps insurance agencies & realtors with getting through the process of buying / selling...
2023-03-161h 14
SWFL Business Podcast4: Cassie Schultz and Kelly Reyes from Secure StaffingWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Cassie Schultz and Kelly Reyes from Secure Staffing.In this episode, Cassie and Kelly dive into how Secure Staffing works with candidates and businesses to create long-term employment solutions. They have recruiters who work with the candidates every day to better understand their situations. Secure Staffing also handles the employee management side, taking the stress of payroll management and employee benefits off of the business...
2023-02-231h 11
SWFL Business Podcast3: Charlie Lomangino and Tony Badala from Southwest WasteWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Charlie Lomangino and Tony Badala from Southwest Waste.In this episode, Charlie and Tony dive into how Southwest Waste helps contractors meet their required recycling percentages, their work during the Hurricane, and how their expansion has led to the creation of hundreds of jobs in the SWFL area. Southwest Waste has a location in Fort Myers where they allow people to come in and tour...
2023-02-1658 min
SWFL Business Podcast2: Brandon Box from Cogent BankWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Brandon Box from Cogent Bank.In this episode, Brandon dives into how Cogent Bank differs from a traditional bank. Because Cogent is a smaller bank, clients get to know their bankers and support staff; this makes it easier to get access to real help and support. Despite being a smaller bank, Cogent stays up to date on the latest technology; they process p...
2023-02-091h 07
SWFL Business Podcast1: Bill Moore and Samantha McEnhill from LiveBlueWelcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Bill Moore and Samantha McEnhill from LiveBlue.In this episode, Bill and Sam outline the difficulty of maintaining an asset like a boat, the struggles of buying and selling a boat, and how they work with boat owners of all experience levels to protect their assets. I hope you find this interview as informative as I did. Let me know what you think.
2023-02-021h 13
The Art of Music Tech PodcastTAMT Episode 75: Hear the Focusrite Vocaster One & TwoThis is a special episode with our friend and fellow podcast studio owner Chris Cheine! Chris owns South West Florida Podcasts and happened to win the drawing for the Vocaster One that we raffled at Podcast Movement in August. We joined forces to do this podcast on our Vocaster Two and his Vocaster One. Learn more about our approaches to running a podcast studio and what we love about the new Focusrite Vocaster!
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Instagram: @swflpodcasts
LinkedIn: Chris Heine or SWFL Podcasts
Interested in purchasing the ge...
2022-11-1854 min
Torsion Talk - The Garage Door Industry PodcastTorsion Talk S8 E4 - We Build Things with Chris HeineIn this episode, we sit down for a chat about how podcasting can benefit local business with Chris Heine. Listen now for an interesting perspective on leveraging this platform in your local market, how networking can help you increase exposure, when to start delegating, and more
Chris Heine is the owner of SWFL Podcasts in Bonita Springs, FL and hosts the SWFL Business Podcast, where he interviews local business owners to tell their story and promote their business.
Find Chris at:
www.swflpodcasts.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2W4RP4JHR6...
2022-11-1548 min
SWFL Business Podcast33: Jen Cail from Medrano and Cail Bookkeeping"When someone calls me, they're going to get an answer. When someone emails, one of my team members is going to respond."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Jen Cail from Medrano and Cail Bookkeeping.In this episode, Jen talks about how she got started with bookkeeping, networking with local bookkeepers before stepping into the industry. Her company, Medrano and Cail Bookkeeping, takes a personalized approach to bookkeeping, helping their clients...
2022-11-0347 min
SWFL Business Podcast32: Anthony Tumbarello from CTP"If you're looking to get in shape and do training the right way, CTP, that's where everybody's going."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Anthony Tumbarello from CTP.In this episode, Anthony walks us through how he got started as a personal trainer for LA Fitness, before transitioning to a sports performance facility. He talks about the first time he opened his own gym, the mistakes he made in the past...
2022-10-2739 min
SWFL Business Podcast31: John and Sarah Huffman from Huffman's Construction"My sales pitch is, 'This is what we can do for your house, and this is how we can do it for your house.'"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are John and Sarah Huffman from Huffman's Construction.In this episode, the Huffmans discuss their backgrounds in construction and real estate, as well as their faith-based business approach. John goes over the importance of understanding your trade, knowing where something could...
2022-10-201h 16
SWFL Business Podcast30: Destiny Perez from Naples Aesthetician"It's not really about me, it's about them. Just seeing them when they're emotional, and they're so happy, and just see how their whole lives changed throughout the process."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Destiny Perez from Naples Aesthetician.In this episode, Destiny goes over the different kinds of skin damage, the importance of at-home skincare, and how her treatment plans are customized to everybody's individual needs.She...
2022-09-2953 min
SWFL Business Podcast29: Melissa Severance from Inspire Big Dreams"Sometimes people don't have that cheerleader behind them... that person saying, 'Yeah, you can do that.'"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Melissa Severance from Inspire Big Dreams.In this episode, we discuss the importance of practicing mindfulness, the primary causes of burnout, and how Melissa is working with individuals and employers alike to create and maintain healthy work environments. Melissa has a lot of administrative experience due t...
2022-09-2244 min
SWFL Business Podcast28: Brennen Seaman from Detailers of Naples"That's what we really focus on... that customer obsession."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Brennen Seaman from Detailers of Naples.In this episode, Brennen speaks on what it takes to grow a business, identifying gaps in the market, and the importance of client satisfaction. He talks about the opportunities that dealerships have by selling high quality, high ticket detailing services, and how prioritizing satisfied customers led his company to become...
2022-09-1552 min
SWFL Business Podcast27: Chris Franzino from Paynada"What you're ultimately trying to do for somebody is say, 'Can I save you money?'"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Chris Franzino from Paynada.Chris takes a different approach when it comes to payment processing, working directly with business owners to help them understand exactly where they're spending money on credit card fees.Chris has a background in enterprise software implementation, and uses this as a way...
2022-09-0849 min
SWFL Business Podcast26: Albert Arguelles from Nuesana Health & Wellness"We can offer benefits to employees not participating in traditional health insurance, at a fraction of the cost."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Albert Arguelles from Nuesana Health & Wellness.Nuesana's approach to medicine caught my eye right away, especially since their concierge service comes to you or your business directly, but after speaking with Albert initially, I see huge opportunities for local businesses to save tons of money on traditional...
2022-09-0141 min
SWFL Business Podcast25: Malike Adigun from Curate Entertainment"The beauty of authentic branding is that you don't have to act"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Malike Adigun for Curate Entertainment.In this episode, Malike dives into what it takes to run a business, how to cultivate the right brand image, some of the pitfalls you need to avoid as you scale, and how the business is bigger than you and how to change your philosophy and mindset to...
2022-08-251h 00
SWFL Business Podcast24: Sean Durkin, My Intern"I would joke with my parents that I do 90% of the video production at a video production company" Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's episode is a little different because I will be interviewing my summer intern, Sean Durkin.In this episode, Sean and I discuss knowing your worth and the value you bring, going with the flow, learning and evolving together, and what Sean got out of this experience.At f...
2022-08-2323 min
SWFL Business Podcast23: Keri Johnson from Keri Johnson Photography"Nobody’s helping me but I’m gonna help you"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Keri Johnson for Keri Johnson Photography.In this episode Keri and I talk about how she wants to help people, to focus on the positive, everyone has a gift, and how value and self-worth should not be tied to money.It was really interesting to learn about how this business started and the fact...
2022-08-181h 06
SWFL Business Podcast22: Josh Frye and Brian Cathell from the Grounds"If the person with the least experience is getting better that means everyone is"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Josh Frye and Brian Cathell from The Grounds.In this episode, we dive into the story of why The Grounds got started, how the adversity inside the gym can prepare you for the adversity outside of it, and their student mentality and constantly evolving. I have been going to T...
2022-08-111h 08
SWFL Business Podcast21: Frances McGinley from Frances Scissor Hands"If you're not growing, you're slowly dying”Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Frances McGinley from Frances Scissor Hands.In this episode, we talk about everything that goes into running and growing a barber shop, the value of continued education, and how she wants to help people. Frances is a friend of mine, and if you need a haircut or want someone to talk to, reach out to her. I...
2022-08-041h 08
SWFL Business Podcast20: Greg Dodge from Naples City Lifestyle"The whole point is to tell more stories.”Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Greg Dodge from Naples City Lifestyle.In this episode, we talk about how he creates value and a competitive advantage for businesses, creating an inclusive environment, and some of the advantages of print. It was great to talk to someone with so much experience and how he used that experience to help him on this new endeavor. ...
2022-07-2850 min
SWFL Business Podcast19: Dallas Vasquez from Mitra 9"I want to be the Budweiser of kratom.”Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Dallas Vasquez from Mitra 9.In this episode, we dive into an overview of Mitra 9, kava, and kratom; the landscape of the industry in Florida vs. the rest of the US; breaking $1 million in sales in the first year; and where the business goes from here.If you want to learn more about the benefits and mi...
2022-07-211h 06
SWFL Business Podcast18: How I Use My Podcast to Grow"I want to talk to real business owners that are going through the process of evolving.”Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today I have the honor of being the guest on the show.In this episode, I share who I want to be guests on the podcast, and why I don't charge for the platform. I also talk about how the podcast has helped my business, from cold call reversal to evolving my bu...
2022-07-1422 min
SWFL Business Podcast17: Jake Bruni from Top-Level Cabinetry & Level-Line Installations"What do you do that nobody else does?”Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Jake Bruni from Top-Level Cabinetry and Level-Line Installations.In this episode, we dive into the transition from his previous company to his current one, how he took a different approach with that company, what new opportunities he saw, and how he's planning to grow.I'm glad I had this opportunity to ask Jake about how he...
2022-07-0752 min
SWFL Business Podcast16: Eddie Kopp & Alex Casement from Sugarshack Inc."I think there's a lot of power in bringing that digital audience into the physical experience. It's really cool."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Eddie Kopp and Alex Casement from Sugarshack Inc.I've been a fan of Sugarshack Sessions for a long time now, and they've done an incredible amount of work to highlight my favorite reggae bands over the years. It's been awesome to watch their channel grow, and...
2022-06-3049 min
SWFL Business Podcast15: Bill Daubmann from MY Shower Door, MY Architectural Glass, and D3 Glass"What problems can I solve for you?"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Bill Daubmann from MY Shower Door, D3 Glass, and MY Architectural Glass.I'm glad I had this opportunity to ask Bill about what it takes to start, grow, and evolve a business over the course of 30 years. As a new entrepreneur myself, his insights were extremely valuable, and I already have a list of items that I plan...
2022-06-231h 14
SWFL Business Podcast14: What I've Learned So Far"In a way, this podcast has become like an MBA for me."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's episode is a bit different: I'm the guest.While reviewing interviews with 13 business owners over the past three months from a variety of industries, I realized something: I've been given golden advice over a dozen times from people who live it every day, and I've been steadily applying their lessons to my own business.
2022-06-1654 min
Twelve Minute Talks with Lorena TomasiniUsing Podcasts To Promote Your Business#podcastmarketing #swfl #podcast
We all hear about using podcasts to promote a business. Learn from Chris Heine, host of SWFL Podcast, where he is helping business owners in SWFL be a guest but also learn how to promote their episodes and business.
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I’m Lorena Tomasini, your host, and owner at MALM Life and Health Insurance Agency where we help families and business owners protect their pocket when life ha...
2022-06-0915 min
SWFL Business Podcast13: Matt Barnhart from Amp Shots Media"Those three words just resonated with me for some reason... 'A Level Above'."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Matt Barnhart from Amp Shots Media.Kicking it off with a recap of a badass helicopter video shoot, we dive into the story of how Amp Shots Media got started: from a photography hobby and a love of cars, all the way to what the company is now - a full-scale production...
2022-06-091h 17
SWFL Business Podcast12: Ashley King & Brett Palladino from Jobrox"If you have the option to diversify the way you get paid from your skill set, why not?"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Ashley King and Brett Palladino from Jobrox.We've all heard of freelancing platforms like Fiverr and Upwork, but Jobrox is the first freelancing platform that lets its users get paid in cryptocurrency.Ashley has been running successful businesses in real estate, investing, and logistics for...
2022-06-0248 min
SWFL Business Podcast11: Molly Scott & Howard Wheeler, II from Chris-Tel Construction"We can only teach you one thing... skills. You have to bring everything else to us. You have to bring the integrity. You have to bring the honesty..."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Molly Scott and Howard Wheeler, II from Chris-Tel Construction.It was fascinating to learn about their approach to the recent road construction project on Fort Myers Beach, and after diving into their philosophy on project management, employee...
2022-05-2659 min
SWFL Business Podcast10: John Schlager, Lee Noriega, and Sam Curry from Inceptus and Cybereason"The temptation is to think the cost of ransomware as 'What's the ransom? How much do I have to pay?' That's just a fraction of it."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are John Schlager (CEO) and Lee Noriega (COO) of Inceptus, and Sam Curry (CSO) of Cybereason.Do you know what ransomware is? You may have heard it in the news, especially when a major company like Target...
2022-05-1944 min
SWFL Business Podcast09: Greg Heine from Vessel Vanguard"Ultimately when it comes to selling your yacht, it's going to protect the value of your asset."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Greg Heine from Vessel Vanguard and Baxter Marine Group. And yes, he's also my brother.Greg and I previously worked for Flightdocs, a SaaS-based aircraft maintenance tracking company. After the sale of the company, Greg founded GHC Interactive and recently took over as CEO of Baxter Marine Group...
2022-05-1244 min
SWFL Business Podcast08: Melanie Wilson from She'll Rise"You are simply one decision away from changing the trajectory of your life."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Melanie Wilson from She'll Rise, and I'd like to ask you a few questions before we start:What is your inner dialogue like? What assumptions have you made about yourself and what have you decided is "wrong" with you?On this episode, we dive into how our inner voice affects...
2022-05-0547 min
SWFL Business Podcast07: Bryan Durkin from MVP Inner Circle"Who does your perfect future customer look like?"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Bryan Durkin from MVP Inner Circle.If you're an entrepreneur who tries to do everything for yourself, feels like nobody can match your quality of work, but never has enough hours in the day, this episode is for you.Bryan has been using virtual assistants to improve processes for decades, and in recent years, he...
2022-04-2852 min
SWFL Business Podcast06: Emily Konopasek from Compass RealtyWhat do you think will happen to the Southwest Florida real estate market? Can it sustain these prices?Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Emily Konopasek from Compass Realty.We kick this episode off with some crazy stories from her time in real estate. Would you believe a guy asked her on a date that included dumping ashes in the ocean?Then we dig into how she's building her...
2022-04-211h 02
SWFL Business Podcast05: Rodrigo Torres and Cheyenne Figueroa from RC Marketing Group"We don't want to make our clients just look pretty on social... we engage. It's hands on."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guests are Rodrigo Torres and Cheyenne Figueroa from RC Marketing Group.They take a different approach than most marketing companies I've seen. They take on the role of social media marketing in a way that generates relevant content and builds a strong network between their clients.They also...
2022-04-1441 min
SWFL Business Podcast04: Kevin McIltrot from SeaKits"I was hoping I could shoot you with this flare gun..."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Kevin McIltrot from SeaKits.We talk about how SeaKits tests their products to ensure they're legit, the different products available for varying boaters, and how they assess the market.To watch the video "Putting Our Products to the Test", filmed at the Resolve Maritime Academy in Ft Lauderdale, check it out here...
2022-04-0720 min
SWFL Business Podcast03: KJ Moses from SuperSci"There's no music..."Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is KJ Moses from SuperSci.KJ shares how the SuperSci platform came into existence, what the software's initial goals were, and the realizations that determined what it does today. We also dive into the challenges that students face when it comes to science learning in grade school, and how SuperSci is addressing those problems to make it more fun and interactive for students.
2022-03-3149 min
SWFL Business Podcast02: Keith Daubmann from MY Shower Door & MY Architectural Glass"How is the business evolving now that you have this new manufacturing capability?"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Keith Daubmann from MY Shower Door and MY Architectural Glass.He shares their most recent upgrade, the autoclave, and what its impact will be on the company, the local labor force, and the glass industry as a whole. This is no small machine and no easy feat, so we dive into the...
2022-03-2424 min
SWFL Business Podcast01: Oscar Zumaran from Tekambi"How did you guys see this opportunity? What light bulb went off for you?"Welcome to the SWFL Business Podcast, where we interview business owners in the Southwest Florida area to learn about their business and where they're heading.Today's guest is Oscar Zumaran from Tekambi.Oscar shares the story of how Tekambi evolved into the business it is today: starting off as a custom development solution for a single company, to helping dozens of lenders across the country take their business online. We also dive into the challenges that companies encounter when...
2022-03-2434 min
Cheine On40: Matt's Suceptibility to McConaughey-ismIt's becoming clearer each week that Matt's inability to think for himself, combined with his choice to wear flip flops and pants are leading him towards becoming a Matthew McConaughey impersonator.
We'll see what happens.
Chris's acoustic album is live! Go check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/771ts9PEagtucHKbarxURB?si=uqlX8ZN0QyOzkfXtwubxkw
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***We're switching from Cheine Productions to SWFL Podcasts***
This episode is brought to you by SWFL Podcasts. If you like what you hear and want to have...
2022-03-171h 20Cheine On39: Uber Drivers Workin or Jerkin!?We pickup in the middle of our discussion about Joe Rogan, then onto a story about an Uber driver's post-trip activities...
Sorry for the delay folks, this one's on Chris. We'll be putting out a few more episodes in the next week, so stay tuned as we get back on schedule.
Chris's acoustic album is live March 11, 2022. Go check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/771ts9PEagtucHKbarxURB?si=uqlX8ZN0QyOzkfXtwubxkw
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2022-03-111h 20
SWFL Business PodcastEpisode 0: Welcome to the ShowThanks for joining us on the SWFL Business Podcast. I'm Chris Heine, and I interview local business owners and executives to learn more about the people behind the businesses, how they got started, and where they're heading.As a listener, we want to share these insights with you and introduce you to some local businesses that you may have seen hundreds of times.If you're a business owner and want to be a guest on the show, book a call with us to see if you'll be a good fit: https://calendly.com/cheineproductions/interview-intro
2022-02-1702 min
City of Palms Podcast(EP. 108) Fueling SWFL Skateboarding with NICK AT ALL TIMESNick Serrago is about to embark on a skateboarding adventure to Colorado, and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to talk about getting his first board from the late, great Brotherhood Skateshop, and how the Lord has lead him out of darkness, and from skating the streets of Fort Myers all the way to VIP seating at SLS World Championship. We got a glimpse into the movement Ride Nature is fueling around our town, and we look forward to skateboarding growing and expanding like we've never seen before.
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2022-02-051h 30
Speakeasy LawTim Hart pt2 - SWFL Real Estate FinancingWelcome back to part two in this series. We welcome Tim Hart of Van Dyk Mortgage in Fort Myers to the Speakeasy Law podcast with Carmen Dellutri and Casey Byrus of the Dellutri Law Group. Tim brings years of SWFL real estate financing to the table in this series. All episodes are recorded in The Standard, at Page Field. Don't forget, the best way to support the show is to rate & subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts.
2022-01-1322 min
City of Palms Podcast(EP. 102) LaHatchet gives SWFL a MIND-BLOWING FREESTYLEWe talk with the King of the Keys about life around Islamorada, growing up as an athlete and skateboarder, his experience at Rolling Loud's "Got Bars" competition, and the similarities between his passion for music and his passion for skateboarding. LaHatchet's personality is captivating, and not only was it a pleasure getting to know him, but he may have delivered the greatest off-the-dome freestyle that Southwest Florida has ever heard. You won't want to miss this one.
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2021-10-251h 21
City of Palms Podcast(EP. 85) Eddy RockEddy Rock is a journalism graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University who has extensive experience working both within the music scene and for a corporate broadcast outlet. He has produced records with over a million streams, and he currently works as a music engineer at The Facility - one of the most renowned studios in Southwest Florida . It was a pleasure to speak with him about his history in local music, writing for FGCU, working the night shift at Wink News, his affiliation with Curate SWFL, and his relationships with local legends like Brenden Bennett, Nate Traveller, and Dominic Fike...
2021-03-2255 min
City of Palms Podcast(EP. 74) The King Roc InterviewHe's been in the SWFL hip hop scene for years, and his intricate writing and unique cadence sets him apart from other MCs. He's a champion battle rapper, has a self-produced album that caught the ears of many so far, and he isn't slowing down anytime soon because he's full of drive and is harnessing even newer arts that will ultimately contribute to this tree of success in art and entertainment.
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2020-12-0455 min
City of Palms Podcast(EP. 67) The Rachel Brown InterviewShe is running for a District 27 Senate seat in the state of Florida at a young age, and is new to campaigning, but Rachel Brown has been fighting for the sake of good for several years. As a student of our very own Florida Gulf Coast University, her project Sunrise SWFL worked to establish a "Green New Deal" and advocates funding climate change initiatives while also fueling the local economy. This is only the beginning of Rachel's story, and it was a pleasure to speak with her. She's on a winning streak.
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2020-09-2841 min
City of Palms PodcastWe interiew our high school teacher! feat. William Guarno - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP.63)In science class we would talk with the teacher about Rodney Mullen, skate parks around SWFL, the emergence of the mega ramp, but we never actually got to see Guarno on a skateboard. Years have passed since high school, and after some brief catching up we finally got a session with the man himself! Naturally, we invited him over to talk on the podcast. In this episode we discuss skating over the years, what public school has taught him about society and philosophy, and how to make your money work for you towards financial freedom. We look forward to...
2020-09-011h 11
City of Palms PodcastThe Enoc Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 59)It's been a long time coming! In this episode Danny and Brian meet with Enoc, a local hip hop artist and entrepreneur, to discuss his creative process, upcoming projects including several significant singles, and the SWFL music scene as a creative collective.
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2020-08-0341 min
City of Palms PodcastThe Deciymber Jade Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 53)Here she is!
The founder of Set Life Productions, Deciymber Jade, does more in one day than most people can fit on their to-do list. She not only operates her own brand, she also helps people in most areas of the scene with things like social media, branding, networking, etc. Set Life Pro has evolved from a group that organized small, local shows, to a SWFL media entity that publishes quarterly zines, exclusive articles via their website, and coordinates events all over town and into St. Pete. Chances are if you're involved in the local scene, you've...
2020-03-161h 01
City of Palms PodcastThe Kidd Kwest Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 48)DEADLINK CLIQUE!!!
Kidd Kwest has been a name in the SWFL hip hop scene for years. He's been on tours across the state and across the country, performing at shows like Rolling Loud and SXSW, individually and as a crew - Deadlink Clique. It was fun to talk with him about his experience with hip hop, and his opinions of artists like Logic and Lil Wayne. We spoke about sub-genres in hip hop, emo-rap, and rap as an art form. You can definitely expect to see much more from Kidd Kwest and from Deadlink Clique, and we...
2020-02-1049 min
City of Palms PodcastThe Roxx Revolt Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 46)Roxx is a performer around Southwest Florida that you will remember. Whether it's her contagious energy during performances, her attractive fashion sense, or her kindness - you'll remember Roxx. In this episode she speaks about her background in music beginning as a young child, the various bands that she played with growing up in Venezuela (including a Gun's and Roses tribute band!), her cousin leaking her original music to the whole school, and the eventual transition to her current lifestyle and career as a musician in SWFL. Her band Roxx Revolt and the Velvets is one of the most...
2020-01-2847 min
City of Palms PodcastThe Atomic Kicks Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 45)MR. MAKE IT SHAKE
You think going to college is hard? Juggling a sport AND keeping up with good grades? Well this dude aced college as an athlete and a scholar while running his business The Atomic Kicks. He received a master's degree in accounting, and went through the ringer of corporate accounting, until making his side-hustle and passions officially into his full-time job. This man is a successful salesmen, but what really sets him apart from many retailers around SWFL and the nation as a whole is his passion for his customers. He enjoys making strong...
2020-01-201h 11
Faith Cape Coral PodcastsDecember 15, 2019 "Faith Choir Christmas Concert"Michael Helman directs Faith Choir and members of the SWFL Symphony in our Annual Christmas Concert.
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2019-12-1700 min
City of Palms PodcastThe Yano Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 39)"X-N" TO THAT "V-I" TO THAT "X"
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Sensei Yano, the all-around-awesome artist and ad lib aficionado
Yano is not only one of the founding members of the SWFL hip-hop group "XNVIX" but he's also one of the most skilled lyricists that this area has to offer. His single "Burna" goes HARD and is a good example of how far this man has come as an artist and performer. We talk all about his start with music in high school, his experience freestyling, and the friendships made through music that eventually sparked the st...
2019-12-091h 05
City of Palms PodcastThe Slyte Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 36)At last!
The folks from Lyrical Lemonade referred to him as "The Godfather" of Southwest Florida rap music, and they weren't wrong. Slyte has a heavy discography on music streaming platforms from the years of work he has put into hip hop. "The Backhouse" - a sort of mythological entity to some people in the local music scene - was originally Slyte and his friends around town getting together to hang out, party, and spit bars. This dynamic caused Backhouse to evolve into what it is today - a record label that is gathering some of the...
2019-11-181h 10
City of Palms PodcastThe Kevin Rios Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 34)Do you like hip-hop?
Ever wonder what exactly goes into producing a song besides spitting bars? Kevin Rios is a SWFL local who knew he wanted to produce hip-hop beats since he was in middle school. Kevin has been producing music for years, and his Instagram page is full of him cooking up hits and hard bass kicks, but his debut project being released to the masses is called "Heights" on November 8th! You can see him and the whole crew of rappers and MCs who have teamed up to produce tracks on this project. His music...
2019-11-0441 min
City of Palms PodcastThe Jay Saint Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 33)AKA Mr. Put-em-in-the-grave
The dude is on a warpath. He's been freestyling and making music for over a decade, and has been pretty under the radar in terms of SWFL hip hop, but mark my words - your'e gunna be hearing more from Jay Saint. Whether he is spitting bars in a local cypher or spending hours in a studio producing an EP, there is much more to be heard from this up-and-coming MC. We shared a great conversation with him where he told us some crazy stories from his time spent in the mountains of Oregon...
2019-10-2855 min
City of Palms PodcastThe FightZone Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 31)Probably two of the toughest dudes we've had on the show.
Mike D'Angelo owns and operates The Fight Zone in Fort Myers where people from all over town train for years as MMA fighters. D'Angelo says that he he and his family have trained people from practically toddlers into full-grown wrecking machines. Nick Recchia is a professional fighter out of Fight Zone, and is tenured in the SWFL fighting scene. He tells stories of his decisions to walk into an MMA gym after being kicked out of hockey for fighting, his experiences as an amateur fighter, and hi...
2019-10-1459 min
City of Palms PodcastThe Jesse Jones Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 30)This man shreds on a skateboard, and he has recently come out of the woodwork of SWFL as an amazing painter and artist! Until recently, Jesse Jones had been practicing his art as a passion under-the-radar, and he now displays his art at local shows and on his social media pages. In this episode he tells stories about sleeping in Chris Dyer's art gallery for a weekend at Art Basel, his struggles with sleep paralysis, and his journey as an artist who has made a conscious effort to create pieces that are not only intricate and visually appealing, but...
2019-10-081h 00
City of Palms PodcastThe Lutz Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 26)If there is one thing to know about this man, it's that he's got BARS!
Lutz is one of our favorite lyricists around SWFL, and his progress as an artist is very apparent to anyone who has been following him. In this episode we dive into Lutz growing up in Ohio as a skateboarder and finding his love of rhyme and rhythm as a teenager. We discuss what it's like moving from playing open-mic-nights to being the featured artist on a stage. It was interesting to hear his writing process and some of his insecurities and challenges...
2019-09-091h 32
The HartBeat Show PodcastSWFL 2019 High School Football Preview With News-Press Adam ReganI was joined by the The News-Press (Fort Myers and Cape Coral) Adam Regan to discuss the upcoming high school football season along with some other hot button topics.
The Officials striking and player transfers were discussed early on and we followed that up with Adam’s recap of all Lee County High School Football.
If you know me, you know I pumped up my buddy Travis Smith at Mariner High School and threw out some other shout out’s to coaches I know. I can’t resist! Shout outs to Chris Siner and James Delgad...
2019-08-0942 min
City of Palms PodcastThe Feast of the Antipathy Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP.19)Imagine music so heavy that even Satan himself would mosh to it in the pits of Hell, drumming more rapid and maniacal than a tornado, and gutturals that will even offend your cousin Belial. Now imagine the producers of this monstrosity are some of the most genuine and pleasant folks you'll ever meet in your life. That music is Feast of the Antipathy, and those folks are Evan Seals, Nick Saia, and Sean McHenry (three of six band members). Evan (bassist and professional sound engineer) helped us temporarily upgrade the podcast studio and get everyone on a mic! They h...
2019-07-231h 36
City of Palms PodcastThe Rob Hoovis Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 14)We finally get to talk about one of our biggest passions - SKATEBOARDING! Rob Hoovis has been around the Fort Myers/ SWFL skate scene for decades. He has seen many awesome things on a local level, and among the broader skateboard industry. In this episode he speaks about his times growing up as an outcast when bombing "hills" in Punta Gorda, meeting Elissa Steamer and witnessing her becoming an icon in the skate world, tearing his ACL twice, how the art of photography and videography in skateboarding is changing, and MUCH more! We only scratched the surface of the...
2019-06-171h 08
City of Palms PodcastThe Sling Interview - CITY OF PALMS PODCAST (EP. 8)In this episode we sat down with Sling, a local artist who has been killing it and finessing all over Florida. We covered starting music as an 8 year old kid, rapping at weddings, freestyling, the creative process behind his most recent projects, and the CRAZIEST ghost stories we've heard on the podcast so far! And we only scratched the surface. We could have talked with him for HOURS with the amount of stories he had to tell. This man has faith that SWFL is FULL of talent on all fronts, and we couldn't agree more. Sling is an interesting...
2019-05-061h 27