Podcasts by Bonita Business Podcast with Coach Darcy

Work & Our Water with Adam Botana of Bay Water Boat Club from 2020-04-11T15:07:15

My next guest tells me that One good day on the water is worth a thousand words. Well, if you’re listening to this episode right when it comes out in April 2020, you know that we’re all ready fo...

Connecting the Tech Community with Alex Allen of Two39 Work from 2020-04-05T14:15:45

One of the reasons I started this podcast is to tell the story about how our area was becoming more than just a gorgeous vacation or retirement community. I had started to see how many interesti...

Part 1: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire from 2020-03-21T15:17:31

When you think of local businesses, you’re probably not thinking about one very big, very important local business. In fact, this business had a budget last year of $38 million, and if you pay t...

Part 1: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire from 2020-03-21T15:17:31

When you think of local businesses, you’re probably not thinking about one very big, very important local business. In fact, this business had a budget last year of $38 million, and if you pay t...

Where the Wild Things Are w/ Butch Smith of Southern Trappers from 2020-03-15T16:26:38

One of the things I love about living and working in Southwest Florida is that no matter where I am, if I look up and pay attention, I’m surrounded by wildlife. From the ibis and egret overhead,...

Building for Growth w/ Shelley Anderson&Sarah Thompson of Blush Salon from 2020-03-08T16:21:40

You probably know that starting a new retail service business can be hard. But how would it be if you were starting it with your mom?

Or if you’re a mom who’s retired from a successful ca...

Art of the Boomerang with Fred Fung of Bonita Bay Club from 2020-02-15T22:26:02

Here's something I see happen all the time when I'm coaching leaders and up-and-coming professionals. They’ve mastered their current role, and they’re hungry to grow. But, the next logical spot ...

The Business of Business with Debi Braendle of Bonita Boarding Kennel from 2020-02-15T17:15:17

It’s no surprise to anyone who’s trying to make a left hand turn off US 41 our local population is growing—even in the summer. But you might not realize that 70% of each new family who moves her...

Feeding Body&Mind with Chef Allen Fisher of Harvest&Wisdom from 2020-02-15T15:52:08

Okay, a little confession. Making this podcast isn’t always easy. Sure, there’s a recipe—pick good guests, coordinate with their schedules, record a good conversation, write and record opening a...

Our Season Three Preview from 2020-02-08T15:43:59

Welcome to a sneak peak of Season Three of the Bonita Business Podcast! We’re continuing our journey to bring you behind-the-scenes insights and unexpected ideas that are creating business and c...

Our Season Two Wrap-Up from 2019-08-17T20:42:59

Wow—I can’t believe we’re at the close of our second season. When I launched the Bonita Business Podcast, my goals were simple. I wanted to take you behind the scenes to meet some of the compani...

Law & Local Business with Kim Hastings, Employment Lawyer from 2019-08-10T15:01:45

If you’ve listened to the Bonita Business Podcast a while, it’s clear that in many corners, Bonita Springs is booming. But as companies grow, there’s always a risk that bad behaviors grow too, l...

Tech, Trust & Time with Theresa Fletcher of Hotwire Communications from 2019-08-04T13:00

How often do YOU think about what goes on behind the scenes to bring TV or internet service into your home? Maybe not a lot. But if you live in one of our local communities whose homeowners asso...

Starting Up in SWFL with Dr. Victoria Renando of 6th Sense Dental from 2019-07-28T18:30:23

What happens when you notice you’re starting to outgrow your current professional path? Maybe you’ve been pretty successful, but you start to feel like you want more—and not just great work, but...

Reaching the World from Our Backyard: Jameson Yingling of Sugarshack from 2019-07-21T15:11:50

If you’ve ever thought, well “no one REALLY makes money by putting content online,” think again.

There’s a company right here in Bonita Springs that’s making an impact online by building ...

Staying Ahead of Trends with Jamie Grofik of Coconut Point Mall from 2019-07-14T14:39:06

Lately in business circles, the conventional wisdom has been that the shopping mall is done, dead, deleted by the ease of quick click buying and to-your-door delivery.

Well, hold up a min...

The Business of Water with John Jenkins of Bonita Springs Utilities from 2019-07-06T14:12:26

With all the talk about water surrounding us in Southwest Florida, I realized I didn't know much about the water that comes into our homes each day. So, I sat down to learn more with John Jenkin...

Adapting to Grow: Wendell McClurg of NCH Bonita from 2019-06-30T16:46:25

In this interview, meet Wendell McClurg, the system director of operations at NCH responsible for emergency services at the new NCH Bonita, located –yes, you guessed it, near the corner of US 41...

Focusing on Community Mission: Sara McCallum of Bonita Community Health Center from 2019-06-23T16:14:57

Here’s a brain tickler for you. Let’s say you’re equally owned by two competing companies in the same industry –let’s call them North and South. You’re Central.

When you got started 20 ye...

Getting the People Right: Alex Greenwood of Lee Health Coconut from 2019-06-15T16:42:24

I don’t care where you live in the world—everybody’s talking about healthcare today. We talk about what it can do, what it costs, and where to get the services we need.

Well, here in Boni...

Our Season Two Preview from 2019-06-15T15:14:14

Welcome to a sneak peak of Season Two of the Bonita Business Podcast! This season, we’ll continue our journey to bring you behind-the-scenes insights and unexpected ideas that are creating busin...

Our Season Two Preview from 2019-06-15T15:14:14

Welcome to a sneak peak of Season Two of the Bonita Business Podcast! This season, we’ll continue our journey to bring you behind-the-scenes insights and unexpected ideas that are creating busin...

Our Season Two Preview from 2019-06-15T15:14:14

Welcome to a sneak peak of Season Two of the Bonita Business Podcast! This season, we’ll continue our journey to bring you behind-the-scenes insights and unexpected ideas that are creating busin...

BONUS: New Year's Wishes for Bonita Springs from 2019-01-12T18:53:50

We’re busy working on Season Two of the podcast, but as the new year arrived, I asked some business people around town what they wished for Bonita Springs in the new year, and wanted to share th...

Our Season One Wrap Up from 2018-12-08T19:42:14

When I launched the Bonita Business Podcast, my goals were simple. I wanted to take you behind the scenes to meet some of the companies and business leaders right here in my chosen hometown of B...

Building Culture&Connection with Nancy O'Hara of Shaw Development from 2018-12-02T17:00

You might be surprised to find a 65,000 square feet manufacturing and engineering plant right here in Bonita Springs, Florida. That’s the headquarters for Shaw Development, a global company that...

Creating Business Personality with Cory Bass of Backwater Jack's from 2018-11-26T17:34:28

So imagine this situation: You’re the chef and manager of a little waterfront restaurant in beautiful Southwest Florida. But you’re located deep inside one of the largest gated communities in ou...

Leading Businesses Inside a Business: Brian Kramer of Hyatt Regency Coconut Point from 2018-11-18T16:21:48

What if you had to lead not just one business, but multiple businesses inside your company?

And on top of that, what if you had to make sure they’re running smoothly 24 hours a day, 365 d...

How NOT to Become A Commodity with Westley Weidenmiller of Presstige Printing from 2018-11-12T15:12:45

What do trust and emotion have to do with the world of printing and direct mail? Well, according to Westley Weidenmiller at Presstige Printing, a whole lot. In this interview, we talk about how ...

Keeping Tech Safe with Wendi Fowler of ITVantage from 2018-11-05T15:03:02

Let's face it--technology is everywhere in our lives, and not just at our fingertips. So how are we using it so that it doesn't use us?

In this episode, I talk to Wendi Fowler of ITVantag...

Creating Community with Chris Griffith of The Griffith Group, Downing Frye Realty from 2018-10-28T16:00

What if every day, thousands of people turned to you as a resource for recommendations and ideas in your area of expertise? What kind of impact would that make on your business as well as on the...

Supporting Professionalism&Ethics with Meighan Harris of Bonita Springs Estero Realtors® from 2018-10-21T21:55:04

I don’t know about you, but when I think about how much real estate is bought and sold in Southwest Florida, it’s good to know there’s a group like the Bonita Springs Estero Realtors® we can tur...

Making Music Matter with Grant Billings of Steinway Piano Gallery from 2018-10-14T12:00

You know what happens when there’s a piano in the room? If you’re like me, you kind of can’t help yourself from touching the keys.

Or if you’re at a party, and another guest sits down and...

Why a Bonita Business Podcast? from 2018-09-30T16:00:31

Welcome to this special preview of the Bonita Business Podcast. This season, I’ll be bringing you behind-the-scenes insights and unexpected ideas that are creating business and career success ri...

Managing Fast Growth with April Stercula of Flightdocs from 2018-09-30T15:47:37

Flightdocs is one of those booming Bonita businesses you may know nothing about.

But you should, because this technology firm that serves the private aviation industry is growing fast. Listen