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Florida Business Minds

The Florida Business Journals
Florida
Jacksonville
Artificial Intelligence
Tampa Bay
Jacksonville, United States
South Florida
Workforce Development
Healthcare
Community Engagement
Central Florida
Miami
Entrepreneurship
Fort Lauderdale
Affordable Housing
Public Relations
Covid-19
Cybersecurity
Orlando
Commercial Real Estate
Orlando, United States

Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.

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Entrepreneur and restaurateur Stephen Hutson put Catch 27 on the culinary map while consulting behind-the-scenes for 17 King and others. In this delicious download, he shares his recipe for success, and the challenges the food scene faces with JBJ Ma... more

The seeds of success are often planted during challenging times. Beth Hobart began her real estate career shortly before the Great Recession, but weathered that tsunami of foreclosures, focused on relationships and leveraged her background in marketi... more

It's no secret that tech companies have flocked to Florida, particularly in the post-Covid era. And while that's good for business, it also creates challenges. In this download, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez dives into the issues with Terri-Ann B... more

One of America's leading ad agencies is based right here in Florida. Founder Bob Faller made the move from Buffalo to Tampa Bay long before it was the "in" thing. In this episode, TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites FKQ Senior Vice President Stacy Ho... more

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Recent Guests

Terri-Ann Brown
Senior Director of Miami Tech Works
Miami Tech Works
Episode: South Florida: Miami Tech Works Powers Tech Talent Growth Across Industries
Stacy Howell
Partner and Senior Vice President at FKQ Advertising
FKQ Advertising
Episode: Tampa Bay: What Would Bob Do? FKQ Advertising Celebrates 65 Creative Years
Tony Allegretti
Co-founder, Sporting JAX
Sporting JAX
Episode: Jacksonville: Sporting JAX Aims to Parlay World Cup Soccer Frenzy Among Fans
JJ Keitzer
Executive/Partner, Sporting JAX
Sporting JAX
Episode: Jacksonville: Sporting JAX Aims to Parlay World Cup Soccer Frenzy Among Fans
Keith Winsten
CEO, East Coast Zoological Foundation
East Coast Zoological Foundation
Episode: Orlando: Bowen Aquarium and Conservation Center Set to Transform the Space Coast
Alfonso Costa, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer, Falcone Group
Falcone Group
Episode: South Florida: Falcone Group Tackles the Challenges of Affordable Housing
Christina Unkel
President and GM of Tampa Bay Sun FC
Tampa Bay Sun FC
Episode: Tampa Bay: 200th Episode Highlights The Business of Women's Sports
Mark Frisch
Executive Vice President, BSF (formerly Beaver Street Fisheries)
BSF
Episode: Jacksonville: BSF Navigates the Challenges of a Global Seafood Market
Meghan McLean
President and Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Florida
Special Olympics Florida
Episode: Orlando: Special Olympics Florida Hands the Leadership Baton to Meghan McLean

Hosts

Alexis Muellner
Host of Florida Business Minds with extensive coverage across Florida markets; editor at the Business Journals of Florida.
Richard Bilbao
Host with deep involvement across Orlando and Jacksonville segments; editor/anchor for regional business coverage.
Mel Melendez
Host of Florida Business Minds; leads conversations with Florida business leaders across markets.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • GOOD INTERVIEW BUT NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION

    Good interview with former University of Tampa Ron Vaughn but disappointed that he seemed to evade the question about implications stemming from the recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. Sounded like he offered a “safe” response but as an outgoing college president, I would have appreciated something more insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Want NPR 2 Succeed
    United States3 years ago

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Strong emphasis on regional impact and business ecosystem; sponsorships feel relevant to the audience.
Listeners appreciate the practical leadership takeaways and industry variety.
Guests are well-prepared and stories feel actionable for Florida professionals.
Production quality and interview pacing are generally strong.
Some episodes could probe deeper on controversial topics or current policy implications.

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Tampa Bay: Tackling the Challenges of Housing Costs with PMG Affordable's Dan Coakley
Q: Can you explain why affordable housing is so complex to develop compared to traditional market-rate projects?
It involves a highly specialized financing landscape, including multiple credit programs, incentives, and subsidies, plus navigating regulatory approvals and long timelines; success hinges on assembling diverse capital and strong partnerships.
South Florida: Miami Tech Works Powers Tech Talent Growth Across Industries
Q: What role do internships and capstone projects play in building the pipeline?
They provide low-barrier entry points for employers to engage with students, help students gain hands-on experience, and create mutually beneficial outcomes including potential employment, structured learning, and real-world problem solving.
South Florida: Miami Tech Works Powers Tech Talent Growth Across Industries
Q: How is Miami Tech Works addressing AI's impact on early career talent?
Through the EPIC program with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, employers provide highly technical AI projects for students to tackle, helping with portfolio development and potential deployment, while offering stipends and practical work experiences.
South Florida: Miami Tech Works Powers Tech Talent Growth Across Industries
Q: What are the biggest disconnects between what South Florida employers need and what the talent pool offers?
Employers across industries cite the need for both durable soft skills and core technical skills, with a strong emphasis on real-world readiness and the ability to apply knowledge in job-specific contexts—plus a call for closer, ongoing engagement between employers, academics, and training providers.
Tampa Bay: Florida Chamber CEO Shares Stats Impacting Businesses in Every Zip Code
Q: How important is it to consider rural areas in Florida's growth plan?
In Florida, 31 rural counties contribute a meaningful share of GDP; engaging rural communities means expanding manufacturing, exports, and investment in infrastructure while ensuring that rural areas remain vibrant and integrated with urban markets.

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What is Florida Business Minds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Florida Business Minds highlights top Florida business leaders across major markets, with in-depth conversations about growth, strategy, and community impact. Recent episodes span topics like sports entrepreneurship, regional banking, AI adoption in enterprises, family-owned construction, health technology, and tourism-driven hospitality and nightlife branding. The show often centers on leadership transitions, regional economic development, and the role of partnerships and sponsorships in scaling local businesses. Guests typically bring a mix of public company and founder-level experience, offering practical takeaways on strategy, operations, and workforce culture that are valuable to executives, investors, and service providers operating i... more

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Recent guests on Florida Business Minds include:

1. Terri-Ann Brown
2. Stacy Howell
3. Tony Allegretti
4. JJ Keitzer
5. Keith Winsten
6. Alfonso Costa, Jr.
7. Christina Unkel
8. Mark Frisch

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