Podcasts by WHOA GNV Podcast

E182: Paid Parking or No Paid Parking in Downtown Gainesville? WHOA GNV Podcast from 2022-06-09T17:00:02

Recently, the City of Gainesville executed a paid parking process for Downtown Gainesville. Immediately, patrons stopped showing up downtown, businesses felt an immediate impact, spoke up, and t...

Hitting "Pause" on WHOA GNV Podcast from 2022-01-18T16:01:58

Podcast Family,

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that we will be taking a hard pause on future podcast recordings.

Nothing is more im...

E181: City Commissioner Candidate | Matthew Howland | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2022-01-03T14:00

This past November, there was a local election for the vacant Gainesville City Commission seat. The race was close between two candidates, Dr. Cynthia Chestnut and Matthew Howland. Because neith...

E180: World's Most Powerful Disinfectant | Jody Read of Simple Elements | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-12-28T15:00

Jody has over 35 years of Healthcare background and has worked for several of the largest manufacturers of healthcare equipment in the world and he now is providing the future of disinfection. T...

E179: What Is The Emergency Rental Assistance Program? | Samantha Gaddis & Carrie Saites from 2021-12-15T16:00

Due to the impact of the pandemic, there have been a lot of programs that we have seen come out  over the last couple of years.  One that you have heard us talk about before... the PPP...

E178: Fixing Dead Connections | Sebastian Galindo and Jake Nolan from Jungle | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-12-07T17:00

Hey Podcast Fam! Checkout this episode featuring Sebastian Galindo and Jake Nolan from Jungle! I had the honor of getting to sit down and have a great conversation with them. We discussed Jungle...

E177: City Commissioner David Arreola | City Government, Vaccine Mandates, GRU, and More from 2021-11-29T16:30

Proverbs 27:19 NLT - As a face is reflected in the water, so the heart reflects the real person.

These are the words I (Collin Austin) had pasted at the top of my show notes as I went int...

E176: Man of Today, Money of the Future | Alex Copeland | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-11-23T15:56:33

How’s it going everybody?! This episode we are joined by Alex Copeland at San Felasco Tech City for a really unique episode. Alex at the young age of 23 is extremely successful from his investin...

E175: Out With The Old, In With The New | Entrepreneur Erik Zika of Beachbase | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-11-18T15:24:05

Hey Podcast Fam! Checkout this episode featuring Erik Zika of his new company: Beachbase! I had the honor of getting to sit down and have a great conversation with him. We discussed Erik's succe...

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Survey Results | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-11-15T16:44:20

Hey friends!  A couple of weeks ago, we released a podcast episode with Firefighter Bubba Ennis (https://youtu.be/WcujvejbyP4) who stood up agains...

What Effective Energy Can Do for A Business | Eric Bilotta of Energyware | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-11-08T13:00

Happy Monday everyone! I am so excited for today's episode and guest! This week we welcomed Eric Bilotta of Energyware to the show, and recorded this episode at San Felasco Tech City! Eric goes ...

New Visitors and a Booming Business | Bob Guerriere of Ancient Reproductions | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-11-01T12:00

Happy belated Halloween everyone! I am absolutely stoked for today's episode, and what a perfect time for some spooky guests. For the first time EVER we have live animals in the studio. This wee...

Standing Against City of Gainesville Vaccine Mandate | Lt. Paramedic Bubba Ennis | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-10-25T12:00

Do you think that vaccines should be mandated? There’s definitely been a lot of conversations and opinions on the topic. [Answer our 30-second questionnaire here and give us your input: Listen

E171: Off Chance Encounter to Local Radio Legend | Lewis Stokes of 93.7 K-Country | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-10-11T12:00

Happy Monday Podcast Fam! In this week’s episode I am joined by Lewis Stokes, of the radio station, 93.7 K-Country. Lewis has a way of impacting many lives when he gets his voice on the air. We’...

E170: Passion and Pivoting | Amber Miller of United Way | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-10-04T12:00

Can you all believe it is already October?! In this week’s episode we are joined by Amber Miller, President and CEO of United Way of North Central Florida. Amber has and continues to impact many...

The Ways of United Way | Amber Miller of United Way | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-10-01T16:00

Happy Friday, it's the weekend! This week Amber Miller of United Way joins us to give us a glimpse of what everyday life in a non-profit organization looks like. Amber and her team are doing ama...

E169: The New Way of Living in the Heart of Gainesville | Ben Wacksman of Emerson Gainesville from 2021-09-27T12:00

Ben Wacksman of Emerson Gainesville joins us this week for an awesome episode! Emerson Gainesville is a luxury residential community that encourages neighborly connections and healthy living. Be...

The Art of Creating Excellence | Ben Wacksman of Emerson Gainesville | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-09-24T16:00

Podcast fam! Happy Friday! In this Side Hustle we’re getting a taste of all the knowledge that Ben has regarding his entrepreneurial venture with Emerson Gainesville. He has such an interesting ...

E168: Just Keep Climbing | Mike Palmer of The Knot - Climbing Gym | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-09-20T12:00

What is up everybody?! Do we have an amazing episode for you! I got to speak with Mike Palmer of the Gainesville rock climbing gym, The Knot. There is sooo much to unpack in this week's episode....

Coming Together in Gainesville | The Knot - Climbing Gym | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-09-17T16:00

Podcast fam! This week I got to talk with Mike Palmer of the Gainesville rock climbing gym, The Knot. Mike has faced many challenges getting his business doors open, given the pandemic and other...

E167: The Travels of Digital Nomads | Annette & Daniel of Chase for Adventure | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-09-13T12:00

Hey everyone and HAPPY Monday! In this episode, I got to speak with Daniel & Annette Fortner of Chase for Adventure to hear all about their life traveling the world! There are so many factor...

Fulfillment Through Adventure | Daniel & Annette Fortner of Chase for Adventure | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-09-10T16:00

Podcast Fam! I sat down with Daniel and Annette Fortner of the popular YouTube Channel, Chase for Adventure, to talk about their CRAZY adventures all over the world. They have made so many memor...

E166: Faith & Entrepreneurship | Jan and David Patterson of Patticakes | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-09-06T12:00

What is up?! Happy Labor Day everyone! I’m so happy I got to sit down with Jan and David to ask allll my questions about their work with God and bringing that into their businesses! How did you ...

Working On the Business Not In the Business | Jan & David Patterson of Patticakes | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-09-03T16:00

Podcast fam! Happy Friday! This coming Monday, we have a fire episode with Jan & David Patterson of Patticakes coming your way. Check out this quick Side Hustle to learn about how having fai...

E165: Hiring Problems in 2021! | Jason Carr of Express Employment Professionals | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-08-30T12:00

Jason Carr started out in retail management, working long hours and crazy shifts. When he met a connection at Express Employment Professionals, he had to reflect on just how awful retail really ...

Where Are All The Good Employees? | Jason Carr of Express Employment Professionals from 2021-08-27T13:00

Podcast fam! In our upcoming episode, I sat down with Jason Carr of Express Employment Professionals. With a CRAZY hiring market, Jason is sharing strategies on how to have success in your hirin...

E164: Staying Flexible with How Businesses Work | Cody Meche of Institute Agility from 2021-08-23T12:00

In this episode, I sat down with my good friend Cody Meche, an Agile Coach with Institute Agility. This guy loves helping businesses make the most of their teams. The lessons he brings - feedbac...

Is Your Business ‘Agile’? | Cody Meche of Institute Agility from 2021-08-20T13:00

On Monday’s episode, I sat down with my friend Cody Meche. He’s helped me with my own business as an agility coach. I asked the expert to break down what agile coaching means and how it can help...

E163: Cuban Immigrant to the American Entrepreneurial Hot Sauce Dream | Jose Juarez the Barbacuban from 2021-08-16T12:00

Jose Juarez auditioned for a living grilling contest on Live with Kelly and Ryan in 2015 after being convinced by his wife. His hobby led him to WIN $10,000 and fame for his unique hot sauce. Wi...

The Online Market for Hot Sauce | Jose Juarez the Barbacuban from 2021-08-13T12:00

Podcast fam! I sat down with Jose Juarez - the Barbacuban - to talk hot sauce! Jose won a cash prize of $10,000 and the title of America’s Next Grill Star in 2015. He used that money to start a ...

E162: The Power of A Thoughtful Gift | Meagan Anderson of Well Wish from 2021-08-09T12:00

Meagan Anderson is one of those entrepreneurs whose corporate experience sparked a whole new entrepreneurial adventure. This marketer and entrepreneur started out at Bentley! Yes, she worked at ...

Scaling: Is Using Third-Party Logistics a Good Idea or a Bad Idea? | Meagan Anderson of Well Wish from 2021-08-06T01:13:05

Meagan Anderson is the founder and CEO of a concierge gift-giving side hustle turned primary hustle called Well Wish. In this preview, we share a cl...

E161: Branding Yourself As An Athlete | Leah Clapper of Gator Gymnastics from 2021-08-02T12:00

You’ve heard it being discussed for a while and now it’s happening... Collegiate athletes can now capitalize on their Name, Image, and Likeness. I had the joy of sitting down with Leah Clapper -...

Athlete Influencers & The NCAA’s New Law | Leah Clapper of Gator Gymnastics from 2021-07-30T12:00

Podcast Fam! I had the best conversation with Leah Clapper, Gator Gymnast, and the 2021 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. This collegiate athlete and influencer was the PERFECT person to ask abou...

E160: Meet 4 of the Area's Local Startups | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-07-26T12:00

In today's episode, Episode 160, we pull together 4 various startups in the community and hear what led to the creation of their companies, what the early challenges have been, and more. The bus...

E159: Business Expert John Spence: Making a Proper Exit From Your Company When Your Passions Shift | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-07-12T11:00

John Spence is an author, international executive coach, professional development educator, virtual trainer, strategic planning facilitator, keynote speaker, developer of online learning program...

Preview: How to Make The Jump: Exiting Your Business & Moving To The Next Big Thing | John Spence from 2021-07-09T12:00

Podcast Fam! I got to sit down with John Spence, Gainesville’s top business thought leader and leadership, development expert. John is a foundational piece of the Gainesville entrepreneurial com...

BONUS: SWAT Raids the GNV Commercial Advisors at Colliers Gainesville with Jason Hurst from 2021-07-07T20:00

I've never done a spontaneous interview like this before, but I felt the need to bring my friend Jason Hurst in to explain what recently happened to him in an event he was subject to by associat...

E158: The Startup That’s Asking You To Turn Off Your Adblocker | Will Richardson of Admiral from 2021-07-05T12:00

Will Richardson moved to Gainesville in 2011 to work at Grooveshark. But when Grooveshark went under, he found himself - and a bunch of other talented web developers - unemployed. They banded to...

The Secrets of Company Culture | Will Richardson of Admiral from 2021-07-02T12:00

Podcast Fam! I got to sit down with Will Richardson of Admiral, a Visitor Relationship Management Company. This entrepreneur got his start at Grooveshark, a music streaming service that had root...

E157: A Shoe Experience That Comes to You! | Betsy Suda of Suda's FitFoot from 2021-06-28T12:00

As a lifelong runner, Betsy Suda is used to being on the move. Maybe that’s why she started a mobile shoe store here in Gainesville! I sat down to chat with Betsy, and we covered so many topics....

Don’t Just Save; Invest | Betsy Suda of Suda's FitFoot from 2021-06-25T12:00

Podcast Fam! In Monday’s episode, I sit down with Betsy Suda from Suda's FitFoot Mobile Athletic Shoe Store! She had a wealth of information to share and not just about shoes and running. In thi...

E156: The Gainesville Company That’s Changing 3D Printing | Dan Barousse & Chris Montgomery of Slice Engineering from 2021-06-21T12:00

When coworkers Dan Barousse and Chris Montgomery encountered a problem with no solution, they decided to create one together. Their 3D printer components company, Slice Engineering, combines the...

How Do You Roll When You Have A Disagreement | Dan Barousse & Chris Montgomery of Slice Engineering from 2021-06-18T09:00

I'm no engineer, but boy do I appreciate having guys like Dan Barousse and Chris Montgomery out there solving problems! These guys created a solution to a problem in the world of 3D printing and...

E155: Making Zero Waste Life Accessible in Gainesville | Joy and Danny Hughes of Life Unplastic from 2021-06-14T12:00

As owners of a local bar, Joy and Danny Hughes used to train their employees to put a straw in every drink. Now, they own and operate Life Unplastic, a store that focuses on limiting plastic pac...

The Debate Over Plastic Straws | Joy and Danny Hughes of Life Unplastic from 2021-06-11T12:00

You’ve gotta check out Monday’s episode! I sat down with Joy and Danny Hughes to unpack how environmentalism and plastic waste affect our lives. And you know I had to ask them what they thought ...

E154: What You’re Called To Be vs. Called To Do | Kamal and Jonnel Latham from 2021-06-07T12:00

Kamal and Jonnel Latham have lived everywhere from China to the Caribbean, but now they’re back in Alachua, FL. But their biggest journey didn’t involve getting on a plane. Through soul searchin...

What's My Purpose? What Am I Being Called To Do? | Kamal and Jonnel Latham from 2021-06-04T09:00

Have you ever asked yourself... What's my purpose in life? What am I being called to do? If so, then Monday's upcoming episode with Kamal and Jonnel Latham is for you! Entrepreneurs, Diplomats, ...

E153: The Dance of Working With Your Spouse | Paul and Kristin Privette of Footstone Photography from 2021-05-31T12:00

Sometimes people live with each other AND work with each other! How do they do it?! 

In today's episode, we hear how Kristin and Paul Privette, owners of Listen

The Biggest Challenge of Working With Your Spouse | Footstone Photography from 2021-05-28T09:00

Sometimes you have to jump right in with a "now or never" mentality and that's what Kristin and Paul Privette of Footstone Photography did! We...

E152: Hiro Leung of Dragonfly Restaurants on Empathy, Accountability, Vision, and Execution from 2021-05-24T10:00

Hiro went from wasting time and not knowing what he was going to do with his life, to serial entrepreneur with his Dragonfly Restaurants in Gainesville, Orlando, and now Miami! I was inspired so...

Does Parenthood Shift Your Vision for Growth in Your Business? | Hiro Leung of Dragonfly Restaurants from 2021-05-21T11:00

Hiro Leung has had a successful sushi restaurant in downtown Gainesville for years! Now, his Dragonfly Restaurants have expanded to Orlando and Miami as well!  We hear all about the growth ...

E151: PhD in US History to a Doctorate in Ice | The Gainesville Ice Doctor | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-05-17T12:00

This episode is icy hot! Andrew Amron, The Gainesville Ice Doctor, has such a unique business that is in high demand, serving clien...

When Ice Makes You Sweat | The Gainesville Ice Doctor from 2021-05-14T01:44:13

Now THIS is a business you probably haven't heard of... THE GAINESVILLE ICE DOCTOR! The episode is AWESOME! In this clip, we hear about transporting ice and the potential nightmares that can hap...

E150: How Much Business Growth In 3 Years? | "Where Are They Now?" Mastermind | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-05-10T11:00

A LOT can happen in just a few years! In today's episode, we're bringing back Brad Gamble of The Selling Factory from Episode 2, Elio Piedra of The Fiesta Media from Episode 6, Kristin Coffey Pr...

Growing Your Business Through Social Media | "Where Are They Now?" Preview | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-05-07T01:29:07

150 Episodes Down! Monday we are bringing you five previous podcast guests from Episodes 2, 6, 18 (co-host), 39, and 43 to find out "where are they now?" We catch up with our friends and hear al...

E149: The Ever-Changing Music Industry | Azazus | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-05-03T12:00

Podcast Fam! Today on the show we are bringing you the one and only, Azazus. Check out this episode to hear more about how he ended up in Gainesville and what motivates him for staying in the ar...

Creating Impactful Music | Azazus | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-30T16:30:31

Podcast Fam! Check out this clip from Azazus to hear a brief glimpse into his career in music. His story is very motivating and super interesting! You don't want to miss it! Be sure to text WHOA...

E148: Gainesville Is Always Changing | John & Phil of Trimark Properties | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-26T12:00

Podcast Fam! Check out this episode to hear from John Fleming and Phil Wagner of Trimark Properties. They touch on how they met, started the business, what it has grown into, and hope to become ...

Gainesville Is Growing | John & Phil Of Trimark Properties | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-23T16:00

Podcast Fam! On today's Side Hustle sneak peek we are bringing you business partners John Fleming and Phil Wagner of Trimark Properties! This clip is only a taste of the amazing conversation we ...

E147: Pizzeria Project to National Media Powerhouse | Ryan Frankel | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-19T12:00

Podcast Fam! Sherman Merricks joins Collin on the show today as co-host! Thanks for joining us and bringing some valuable insight Sherman! Collin and Sherman speak with Ryan Frankel of Frankel M...

You Are Not Alone | Ryan Frankel of Frankel Media Group | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-16T17:47:01

Podcast Fam! In this Side Hustle, Ryan Frankel of Frankel Media Group shares briefly about how his business started. It may not be how you think so be sure to check it out and let us know what y...

E146: Where Hippos Get Together and Chomp The Line | Victoria Liu of Byppo | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-12T12:00

Podcast fam! Victoria Liu wanted to get a snack at a football game but retreated back to her seat disappointed because the line was so long. This is where Byppo was born. Check out this episode ...

Having Your Parents Support | Victoria Liu of Byppo | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-09T16:00

Podcast fam! On today's Side Hustle sneak peek, Victoria Liu talks with us briefly about how her parents did not support her decision to decline her offer to work as an auditor at an accounting ...

E145: Finding A Cure For Dystonia | Rick Staab of The InterMed Group | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-05T12:00

Podcast fam! Today on the show we are lucky to hear from Rick Staab of The InterMed Group and Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure. Rick talks about owning multiple businesses, being the CEO of a co...

Today's Sneak Peek! | Rick Staab of The InterMed Group | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-04-02T17:38:08

Collin is changing things up again! In this Side Hustle, hear a sneak peek from Rick Staab of The InterMed Group and Tyler's Hope's episode. Rick has an amazing story and his driving motivation ...

E144: Buying Her Dream Property in 2020 | Mary Wilson of Spa Royale | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-29T12:00

Happy Monday everybody! Today on the show Mary Wilson joins us to talk all about her entrepreneurial journey! From a student to UF to Spa Owner for over 18 years, she has faced many trials, but ...

Spa Girl By Day, Farm Girl By Night | Mary Wilson of Spa Royale | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-26T16:00

Podcast fam what is up?! It's finally Friday, but before we head into the weekend you've gotta check out this Side Hustle with Mary Wilson of Spa Royale. Mary has her own farm with goats, chicke...

E143: Ballet Student & Business Woman | Alexandra de Roos of Peace Love Leotards | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-22T12:00

Podcast fam! Alexandra de Roos started Peace Love Leotards when she was just 8 years old! Her goal is to inspire others to chase their dreams no matter the cost. Check out this episode to hear h...

Miss Gainesville's Teen | Alexandra de Roos of Peace Love Leotards | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-19T15:47:16

Podcast fam! Check out this Side Hustle to hear from Alexandra de Roos, a student at The School of American Ballet in New York City! When she was 8 years old she created her own business Peace L...

E142: The Innovation Ecosystem is An ART | Lauren Asmus of StartGNV | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-15T12:00

Happy Monday! Lauren Asmus of StartGNV is here to share her story! Lauren is relatively new to the Gainesville area and loves the town so much. As the director of StartGNV, Lauren has some ambit...

Getting Hit By A Bus | Introduction to Lauren Asmus of Start GNV | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-12T14:27:15

Lauren Asmus of StartGNV is good at these rapid-fire questions! Listen in to hear her talk about her dream car, getting hit by a bus, and even pole vaulting! Be sure to tune in Monday at 8am to ...

E141: A Story No One Has Ever Heard! | Charlie Delatorre of Tower Publications | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-08T13:00

Podcast fam! Today on the show Charlie Delatorre of Tower Publications joins us to tell his story about how he got to where he is now. A true ACR, Charlie shares stories no one has ever heard be...

SIDE HUSTLE | Funny, Loud & Interesting | Charlie Delatorre of Tower Publications | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-05T17:00

Podcast fam! You do NOT want to miss Monday's episode! Charlie Delatorre of Tower Publications shares a story no one has ever heard before! Listen to this Side Hustle to hear more about who Char...

E140: A Mastermind On Investing, Day Trading, and Cryptocurrency | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-03-01T13:00

Podcast fam!! This Mastermind is amazing! Hear from Eric Lenasbunt, James Di Virgilio, Alex Quintero, and Stephen Courson to hear about all things investing, day trading, cryptocurrency and so m...

SIDE HUSTLE | Sonic Complexity | Investing, Day Trading, and Cryptocurrency | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-26T16:58:46

Podcast fam!! This coming Monday we have an amazing Mastermind for you! There has been A LOT happening in the world of investing these days and we are bringing you an epic session with Eric Lena...

E139: An Ax-ceptional Episode | Suzanne Gilbert of The Hatchetbury | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-22T13:00

Podcast fam! Collin recently visited The Hatchetbury for a friend's birthday and absolutely loved his experience. So he knew he had to hear the story behind how The Hatchebury came to be! Check ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Cheese and Crumpets | Suzanne Gilbert of The Hatchetbury | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-19T17:00

Podcast fam!! The story on Monday is something you do NOT want to miss out on! Suzanne Gilbert of The Hatchetbury, Gainesville's only Axe Throwing Bar, joins us here to talk about some of her fa...

E138: Sometimes Even When You're Right, You're Wrong | Reid Fogler - Woodbury Row | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-15T13:00

Podcast fam! Happy President's Day! Today on the show, Reid Fogler of Woodbury Row joins us to talk to us about how he got to where he is today. Reid has"gotten his masters" in investing, formed...

SIDE HUSTLE | The Teaser | Reid Fogler of Woodbury Row | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-12T17:00

Podcast fam!! TGIF! In this Side Hustle, Reid calls it the teaser to Monday's episode! Boy, are you in for a laugh. We recorded this on February 2nd, so Reid predicts things like the Super Bowl ...

E137: The New "Laundr Bomb" | Kyle and Michael of Laundr | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-08T13:00

Podcast fam!! This episode is fire! We are bringing you Kyle and Michael of Laundr, childhood friends from Miami, Florida. They are solving the problem of you not wanting to do your laundry! How...

SIDE HUSTLE | 98 Pounds of Laundry | Kyle and Michael of Laundr | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-05T17:00

Did you know the average load of laundry is 18 pounds?! Whoa! Check out this Side Hustle with Kyle and Michael, 2 childhood friends, before their episode releases on Monday. We dive into all thi...

E136: Purpose, Passion, & Value | Jay Carter Martin of Dream Dedicated | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-02-01T13:00

Jay Carter Martin of Dream Dedicated is a busy guy! Working 12-14 hours a day, he fills his days with ways he believes he can make a difference...through rapping, marketing, social media and so ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Driving a Spaceship | Jay Carter Martin of Dream Dedicated | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-29T17:00

Podcast fam!! This rapid-fire Q&A with Jay Carter Martin is quick so listen close! Get to know Jay Carter of Dream Dedicated before the episode drops Monday at 8am. Text WHOAGNV to 484848 to...

E135: Orphan to CEO | Ted Prince of Perth Leadership | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-25T13:00

Podcast fam! Runner, writer, reader, and contributor, Dr. Ted Price, CEO and founder of Perth Leadership joins us on the show today! Ted has lived in various continents around the world and ende...

SIDE HUSTLE | Focused, Intense, & Innovative | Ted Prince of Perth Leadership | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-22T16:00

Chocolate, Queen's Gambit, soccer, camels...check out this Side Hustle with Ted Prince of Perth Leadership to find out more about Ted outside of his work life! Be sure to text WHOAGNV to 484848 ...

E134: Learning & Teaching Through His Experiences | Dr. Dré Graham | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-18T13:00

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day Podcast Family! We hope you will find time to reflect on this holiday. In today’s episode, we dive into Dr. Dré Graham's story behind his amazing accomplishment ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Everybody Poops | Dr. Dré Graham - 2020 FL Teacher of the Year | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-15T17:00

What is up?? This Side Hustle gets reallyyy into some of those random rapid-fire questions! There are so many great and honest answers to each one. Tune in to this rapid-fire session now because...

E133: Family Dynamics in a 46-Year-Old Business | Crime Prevention Security | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-11T13:00

Happy Monday! Today on the show we have a Mother/Daughter Duo, Jorgia & Randi, of Crime Prevention Security Systems. They talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of working with family, t...

SIDE HUSTLE | A Pee Pee Tee Pee? | Jorgia & Randi of Crime Prevention Security | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-08T15:00

Heyyy everybody! Check out this Side Hustle to find out exactly why we ask these random questions! It's so different from the episode and a chance for you to really get to know the Jorgia and Ra...

E132: 0 to 1.1 Million Followers on TikTok | William Papa | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-04T13:00

We have finally made it to 2021!! Today on the show we are bringing you William Papa! Born and raised right here in Gainesville, FL, he has reached 1.1 million followers on TikTok since March. W...

SIDE HUSTLE | A TikTok Influencer | William Papa | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2021-01-01T15:00

Happy New Year podcast fam! Here's to an amazing 2021! On today's Side Hustle, we have the privilege of bringing you William Papa, a TikTok Influencer with over 1.1 million followers. Does anyon...

E131: A Life Changing Internship Experience | Pablo Casilimas | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-12-28T13:00

Pablo Casilimas decided to drop out of college and become an entrepreneur. After an engineering internship, he quickly decided that working in a corporate industry was not for him. He knew he ha...

SIDE HUSTLE | A Man of Many Things | Pablo Casilimas | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-12-24T15:00

Hey everybody!! Christmas is tomorrow so we wanted to release Pablo's Side Hustle and give you an early present! Check out this rapid-fire Q&A to learn more about Pablo on a personal level b...

E130: COVID-19 & The State of Gainesville as We Enter 2021 | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-12-21T13:00

Podcast Fam what is up?! As many of you know, at Episode 100 we decided that every 10 episodes, we would do a Mastermind session! Today marks Episode 130 and only a few days away from Season 4. ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Mastermind Rapid Fire...Let's GO!! | WHOA GNV COVID-19 Mastermind from 2020-12-18T15:00

WHOA Podcast Fam! Here is a little preview to next week's Mastermind Episode! We had the privilege of talking to 4 amazing individuals all with different perspectives about how they have handled...

E129: WHOA They Are A Hoot! | Kristy and Lacy of Foster Florida | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-12-14T13:00

This is THE way to start your week! Kristy and Lacy of Foster Florida join us to give you insights on the life behind foster care and how they started Foster Florida. What a fun journey they hav...

SIDE HUSTLE | N-O Means NO | Kristy and Lacy of Foster Florida | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-12-11T15:00

Christmas is in two weeks, can you believe it? Today we hear from Kristy and Lacy of Foster Florida as they talk about everything from donut shops to where the melatonin is and so much more! Be ...

E128: I'm Sorry, But Your Cups Are Dirty | Gabriel & Noe of Resident Coffee | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-12-07T13:00

Today on the show we are lucky enough to have Gabriel Chavez and Noe Lopez of Resident Coffee Roasters brew us a unique cup of coffee! We learned so much about the story behind each and every cu...

SIDE HUSTLE | Coffee and Keanu | Gabriel & Noe from Resident Coffee Roasters | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-12-04T15:00

What's up podcast fam?! Hope you all had a great first week of December! Today we hear from Gabriel and Noe of Resident Coffee Roasters as they talk about their favorite coffee, Disney movies, a...

E127: "Traveling" with the Costello's | Scott & Christy of True North FL Inc. | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-30T13:00

We are 1 month away from 2021! Can you believe it?! Scott Costello and Christy Robinson-Costello of True North ventured into starting their own business amidst the entire pandemic. They share th...

SIDE HUSTLE | "The Newly Wed Show!" | Scott & Christy of True North FL Inc. | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-27T20:00

Scott and Christy just recently got married and have already made so many memories as a family! They have made the most of their time in the pandemic and their business is growing. Check out thi...

E126: Show Interest and Ask ?'s | Seth Carswell of Vessel Goods Leather Company | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-23T13:00

Seth Carswell of Vessel Goods Leather Company creates products that are custom and made to order. His attention to detail to create a product that will outlive you is something he is really pass...

SIDE HUSTLE | Oh Back in My Day! | Seth Carswell of Vessel Goods Leather Company | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-20T15:00

Seth Carswell of Vessel Goods Leather Company joins us on this Friday! He sells some amazing items that are perfect for any holiday gift! Check out Seth in this Side Hustle before the episode re...

E125: Unmanned Problem Solvers | Justin Dee of TerraData Unmanned | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-15T13:00

We are so thankful to have been able to bring on Army Veteran, Justin Dee of TerraData Unmanned onto the show today! Justin has an incredible story and his experience in the Army motivated him t...

SIDE HUSTLE | Unforgettable Chinese Tapestry | Justin Dee of TerraData Unmanned | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-13T15:00

In this Side Hustle, we are proud to bring you a US Veteran, Justin Dee! Justin works with TerraData Unmanned...if you don't know what that is do not worry! Text WHOAGNV to 484848 to get notifie...

E124: It's All About the Experience | Natasha S. and Kate C. of Beach Break Salon | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-09T13:00

Podcast fam can you believe it is already November?! Where has time gone? Today we are bringing you lots of laughs and definitely some WHOA moments. Boris Kuchuk of My IT Masters joins us to tal...

SIDE HUSTLE | Use Your Blinker! | Natasha S. and Kate C. of Beach Break Salon | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-06T15:00

Natasha and Kate will make you laugh! This Side Hustle teaches these friends more about each other than they knew was possible. Be sure to connect with Beach Break Salon and text WHOAGNV to 4848...

E123: Living Out His American Dream | Boris Kuchuk of My IT Masters | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-11-02T13:00

Podcast fam can you believe it is already November?! Where has time gone? Today we are bringing you lots of laughs and definitely some WHOA moments. Boris Kuchuk of My IT Masters joins us to tal...

SIDE HUSTLE | Dream Car = A Flying Tesla! | Boris Kuchuk of My IT Masters | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-30T14:00

Happy Friday Podcast Fam! We hope you all have had a fantastic week and we cannot wait to share this episode with you on Monday. But before we do, you have got to check out this Side Hustle with...

E122: The Bright Side of Poop on My Face | Fitz Koehler of Fitzness International | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-26T12:00

Happy Monday Podcast Fam! Fitz Koehler shares her inspiring story about The Morning Mile Program, being a race announcer, and her noisy cancer comeback! This is an episode you do not want to mis...

SIDE HUSTLE | Which Way Do You Roll? | Fitz Koehler of Fitzness International LLC | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-23T14:00

Podcast fam! Do we have an amazing episode coming for you on Monday morning! Get to know Fitz in this Side Hustle and learn some surface-level stuff before it gets deep talking about her Noisy C...

E121: Bridging UF Students with the Gainesville Community | Gator Electric Racing | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-19T12:00

Today on the show we have Gabriela Vukaj and Lawson Hutter of Gator Electric Racing. As many of you know it is our mission to serve as the bridge between UF Students and the amazing Gainesville ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Eating Mold on Pedialyte | Gator Electric Racing | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-16T14:00

Gabriela Vukaj and Lawson Hutter of Gator Electric Racing, a student organization at the University of Florida, have a bright future ahead of them. It's a rapid-fire series of questions and they...

E120: Control Money So It Doesn't Control You | A Mastermind on Finances | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-12T12:00

Episode 120 baby! Can you believe another Mastermind Episode is already here?! This one is all about the money. We have some amazing guests to give you all different perspectives about debt, cre...

SIDE HUSTLE | Wüsthof Knives Are a Great Investment | WHOA GNV Podcast Finances Mastermind from 2020-10-09T14:00

Podcast fam! Can you believe it is already time for another Mastermind?! Check out this Side Hustle for a sneak peek into Monday's episode...it's all about finances!! It's all about moneyyy. Che...

E119: Jumping on an Opportunity | Wendy Wiggs of PRP Regeneration Specialists | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-05T12:00

Wendy Wiggs of PRP Regeneration Specialists joins us today to talk about her journey as a nurse practitioner and then pivoting into opening her own business. She has been in business serving her...

SIDE HUSTLE | She Completed an Iron Man! | Wendy Wiggs of PRP Regeneration | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-10-02T14:00

It's Friday! Wendy Wiggs of PRP Regeneration Specialists is joining us on this Side Hustle to give us more insight into who she is outside of running her own business. You do not want to miss th...

E118: Persistency and Consistency | Jorge Villalobos of The Best Restoration | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-28T12:00

Jorge started his business in 2006 and has cleaned over 50,000 bedrooms in Gainesville since. Learn more about the serious side of Jorge on today's episode and how he got The Best Restoration st...

SIDE HUSTLE | Don't Stop Believing! | Jorge Villalobos of The Best Restoration | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-25T14:00

Jorge Villalobos of The Best Restoration joins us on this Side Hustle and it might just be the fastest one we have done yet! Learn more about the worst/nastiest jobs Jorge has encountered and wh...

E117: Share the Good Stuff. It's Free | John Tull of Gator Sports Properties | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-21T12:00

What is up podcast fam?! In this episode, John Tull joins us to talk about all things sports. You will learn about his journey through sports and now what he thinks of the SEC and working with t...

SIDE HUSTLE | Who Eats Opossum Pâté? | John Tull of Gator Sports Properties | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-18T14:00

Happy Friday Podcast Fam! We know we have got some huge sports fans out there. John Tull of Gator Sports Properties knows and loves all things sports. Find out more about his coolest sports mome...

E116: From Networking to Entrepreneur in Gainesville, FL | Caroline Staniski | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-14T12:00

Hey Podcast Fam! If you haven't seen our posts already, WHOA GNV Podcast collaborated with Caroline Staniski to make these amazing Gainesville, Florida t-shirts. Learn more about Caroline's jour...

SIDE HUSTLE | Helvetica. Final Answer. | Caroline Staniski | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-11T17:00

Hey Podcast Fam!! It's Friday...which means it's almost the weekend and almost time for that Monday morning episode release! You do not want to miss this episode and learn more about our t-shirt...

E115: Life Lessons from 33 Years in Business | Pro-Care Janitorial Services | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-07T12:00

Stephen Camps of Pro-Care Janitorial Services has been cleaning residential, construction, and commercial sites for 33 years! 33 years!  In this episode, we discuss COVID-19 and the new nor...

SIDE HUSTLE | Whose Weirdest Quirk is Cleanliness? | Pro-Care Janitorial Services | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-09-04T14:00

This Side Hustle with Stephen Camps of Pro-Care Janitorial Services will inform you all about the Mako Shark. You don't want to miss this introduction and be sure to text WHOAGNV to 484848 to ge...

E114: Teaching Students to Be Conscientious and Creative | The Rock School | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-08-24T12:00

Podcast fam...if you are watching on Facebook or YouTube, we are so sorry that we had some technical difficulties with the video for the first half of the episode. Technology happens. (It won't ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Will We See A Dave and Busters in Gainesville, FL | The Rock School | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-08-21T15:00

COVID-19 is still a hot topic in almost every conversation. Before the episode with Jim McKenzie of The Rock School releases on Monday at 8am, learn more about who Jim is outside of school.

E113: Humble, Hungry, and People Smart | The Master's Lawn Care | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-08-17T12:00

What's up podcast fam?! Last week we talked Cannabis. This week, we are talking about a completely different type of grass 😂  ... YOUR LAWN!

Rusty Thompson of The Master's Lawn Care...

SIDE HUSTLE | Zoysia - It's Easy and Looks Nice | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-08-13T17:00

Rusty Thompson of The Master's Lawn Care wakes up at 3:45 in the morning to get his day started! Not sure about you, but we at the Podcast are not up that early! Learn more about Rusty and look ...

E112: The Rise of the Cannabis Industry | Swamp City Gallery Lounge | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-08-10T12:00

In the last few years, "Cannabis" is one of those words I have heard over and over again. The industry is growing (no pun intended) and there are more and more products, like CBD Oil, for exampl...

SIDE HUSTLE | Working at a Kool-Aid Mixing Plant | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-08-07T14:00

It’s Side Hustle time!! This week's guest is Tyler King of Swamp City Gallery Lounge! Get to know Tyler in this rapid-fire Q&A.

GET NOTIFIED of new episode releases by texting WHOAGNV...

111: Asking the Deep, Thought-Provoking Questions | Orenda Leadership | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-08-03T12:00

This episode is going to make you go "Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa..." Lauren Douglass of Orenda Leadership reversed the roles and asked US the questions.

Lauren coaches different CEOs an...

SIDE HUSTLE | Living Within Your Legacy | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-07-30T18:03:18

WHOA GNV Podcast Fam! On Monday at 8am you will see something different. Lauren reversed the roles and asked us questions, but before that...learn more about Lauren and who would play her in a m...

110: Partners in Life and in Business | A Couples Mastermind | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-07-27T12:00

Podcast Fam! Episode 100 marked our first MASTERMIND collective and at that time, we decided that we would do a Mastermind Episode every ten episodes. Well, we're here! Episode 110!   ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Game time... How Well Do You Know Your Spouse? | WHOA GNV Couples Mastermind from 2020-07-23T15:00

WHOA Podcast Fam! Here is a little preview to next week's Mastermind Episode! We had the husband & wife teams of Liquid Creative, Robinson Financial Group, and Crafty Bastards Restaurant &am...

109: Building on Little Things to Bring it All Together | Always True Co | WHOA GNV from 2020-07-20T12:00

Out of college, Drew Howard and his friend Kevin Masaro created Always True Co to live out their lifestyle and create a fashion brand people could relate to. From the basement of his home in Gai...

SIDE HUSTLE | Jeff Bezos and Always True Co. = Destiny | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-07-16T16:00

Are you ready for this rapid-fire Q&A? Check out this Side Hustle with Drew Howard of Always True Co! Look for his episode Monday at 8am!

GET NOTIFIED of new episode releases by tex...

108: From Being Laid Off to Company Culture Construction | Foresight Construction Group | WHOA GNV from 2020-07-13T12:00

Years ago, Juan Segarra was laid off by the company he was working for. He took this as an opportunity to finally chase his dream of creating his own organization. What was there to lose? He mad...

SIDE HUSTLE | Getting to the Punchline First with Juan Segarra of Foresight Construction | WHOA GNV from 2020-07-08T16:00

Podcast Fam! This coming Monday we are joined by Juan Segarra of Foresight Construction Group! Here is a NEW rapid-fire Q&A as a nice little introduction to Juan! Look for his episode Monday...

107: The Story Behind the Brand that Captures Heart Happy Stories | Heart Happy Films | WHOA GNV from 2020-07-06T12:00

It's always fun to have husband and wife business owners in the studio to talk business! We laughed too many times throughout this episode. Join us as Kim and Kyle Farris of Heart Happy Films sh...

SIDE HUSTLE | Life Lesson: $170 of Effort to Make the 4 River's Longhorn Sandwich | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-07-02T17:00

Meet Kimberly and Kyle Farris of Heart Happy Films! ❤️  Their episode will release on Monday, July 6th at 8 am. Here is our rapid-fire introduction to this awesome couple and their business...

CV55: Will Another Gainesville Shutdown Happen? | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-30T16:00

Andrew Layne of Layne Performance just EXPANDED his business into a new location right before COVID-19 hit Gainesville... and of course, as we all know, gyms were told to shut down 100%. We hear...

106: The Journey to 3D Map the World | Amir Rubin of Paracosm | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-06-29T12:00

Amir Rubin, Gainesville entrepreneur and founder of Paracosm has an incredible story. He is a visionary that is not afraid of setting things into motion in order to make dreams a reality. Mike a...

SIDE HUSTLE SPECIAL | Contracting COVID-19 as an Entrepreneur | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-06-25T16:00

The Side Hustle is normally our rapid-fire Q&A and introduction to our upcoming guest's podcast. Well, Monday's episode was so good that we never got a chance to discuss the fact that our fr...

CV54: It's ALL About Mindset and Perspective | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-24T16:00

Hey Gainesville! Do you know Lisa Renshaw of Blu Dove Designs?! Blu Dove Designs is a full-service web development firm! In this Coronavirus Session, we hear how this business owner and mom of t...

CV53: Making Pivots in Some Form or Fashion | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-23T16:00

All of us in some form or fashion (pun intended) have had to make pivots in order to make it through these tough times. Leza's business really depended on trade shows and other live events in or...

E105: The Complexity of 2020: COVID-19, Racism, Rioting & More | Greenhouse Church from 2020-06-22T11:49:10

Let's face it. 2020 isn't going the way most of us thought it would. With that said, though times may be tough, these are the times that mold our character and ultimately define us as leaders. &...

SIDE HUSTLE | The Craziest Beliefs Pastors Mike Patz and Joel Romelus Have | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-06-19T16:00

Get ready podcast fam! On Monday at 8am, we are bringing you an important conversation with Mike Patz and Joel Romelus, pastors at Greenhouse Church. Here is a little SIDE HUSTLE Q&A to get ...

CV52: Forced Slow-Down & Soul Searching Due to COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-17T16:00

This was such a fun show!  We have husband and wife duo, Joshua and Jasmine Broadhead, owners of Allied Capoeira on the show. In this episode... we find out who would win in a fight between...

CV51: When You Depend on Restaurants During COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-16T16:00

Today we're joined by Jonathan Evans of Sculpture Hospitality Gainesville. His business helps restaurants through his unique service that measures the restaurant's ingredients to ensure efficien...

E104: Using Facebook Live for Real Conversations on Important Topics | Sherman Merricks from 2020-06-15T12:00

Today on the show, Sherman Merricks of Dynasty CrossFit and Lasso Framework Marketing, joins us for an awesome conversation! He is a wealth of knowledge and we could have talked about so many th...

CV50: The Flexibility of Working in a Virtual Format | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-12T16:00

Podcast Fam! Today on the show we have Jess Mather of Rehabited on the show.

She is a strength and rehab professional who had already taken advantage of video platforms like Zoom in th...

SIDE HUSTLE | What is Sherman Merricks Afraid of | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-06-11T20:30:15

Get Ready! On Monday at 8am, Sherman Merricks, founder of Dynasty Crossfit and LASSO Framework Marketing joins us on the show. Here is THE SIDE HUSTLE, our quick rapid-fire question session, to ...

CV49: Mitch Glaeser - Acting in the Moment While Planning for the Future | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-11T16:00

Ladies and Gentlemen... here he is, making his 3rd appearance on the WHOA GNV Podcast, Mr. Mitch Glaeser.   

Mitch is always working on something great. The coronavirus has se...

CV48: COVID-19's Impact on Non-Profits Like Kids'n Capes | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-10T16:00

(Recorded on May 19, 2020) Meet Kandra Albury of local non-profit, Kids'n Capes!  

Most of our local non-profits really rely on community events to take place in order to raise mon...

CV47: Building Relationships When You Can't Meet in Person | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-09T16:00

Today on the show, we have Casey Hahn of Florida Farm Bureau Insurance joining us.   

Hear how COVID-19 has impacted Casey and his office and where things stand today as thing...

E103: Learn the System Then Change the System | Paul Prusakowski of OPIE Software from 2020-06-08T12:00

Paul Prusakowski was introduced to the world of prosthetics at an early age. A single moment in his life opened his eyes to this new world and he never looked back. He knew he was going to be a ...

PPP 1: GEORGE FLOYD, SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE, PRIVILEGE, RIOTS, AND MORE | ALEX WILLIS from 2020-06-05T16:00

Purpose-Filled Podcast Pop-Up 1: GEORGE FLOYD, SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE, PRIVILEGE, RIOTS, AND MORE | ALEX WILLIS | WHOA GNV Podcast

Being comfortable with being uncomfortable…⁣

There ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Don't Ever Stop What You've Started Until You're Done | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-06-04T21:00

Get Ready! On Monday at 8am, you will meet Paul Prusakowski of OPIE Software and Gainesville Prosthetics! Not only does he have an awesome last name (he himself spelled it wrong on a job applica...

CV46: Opening a New Food Truck Then Getting Hit by COVID | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-04T16:00

Podcast Fam! Today, we have Crysta Brown of FTG Food Truck!  

Hear how Crysta and her team have adjusted to COVID-19! They have come up with unique ways to keep dollars coming in.....

CV45: Taking 300+ People Remote Amidst COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-03T16:00

Today on the show, we have Co-CEO, Darin Cook, of Infinite Energy joining us. In today's show, we hear how Infinite Energy, an organization of 300+ has been navigating the impact of the coronavi...

CV44: Staying Focused, Being Present, and Coming Together | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-06-02T16:00

Podcast Fam! In this episode, we have Jorgia Wooten of Crime Prevention Security Systems on the show! Not only have they been one of our incredible sponsors this year, but they are also a compan...

102: From a Single Move to a Complete Moving Enterprise | UF MOVER GUYS from 2020-06-01T11:00

Oh man, does it feel good to be BACK in this studio!! On this episode, we have Jordan Spiesman and Brad Stumpff of UF Mover Guys! We hear how this venture came to life, pandemic impact, "what st...

CV43: Branding, Value, and Making Content Amidst COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-05-29T15:25:32

Meet Noah Wilburn of I Am Creative, LLC! I love my fellow content creators out there who are out to help build up our community! Noah is one of those people!

How did COVID-19 impact his n...

SIDE HUSTLE | WE'RE BACK with UF MOVER GUYS! | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-05-28T21:00

We're back in the studio with UF MOVER GUYS! Get to know Brad Stumpff and Jordan Speisman as we get ready for the newest episode to be released Monday at 8am!

GET NOTIFIED of new episode ...

CV42: COVID-19 Impact on a 500+ Person Company, Exactech | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-28T16:00

Meet Jeff Burdge, Director of Talent Management at Exactech! Through most of these episodes, we have been talking to a lot of small business owners about the impact of COVID-19, but what about s...

CV41: UF Students Making Masks & Navigating COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-27T16:00

Businesses aren't the only ones that have been affected by COVID-19. In today's episode, we hear how two young ladies, Sarah and Kendall, from the University of Florida have navigated the impact...

CV40: Managing a Seasonal Business & Dealing with COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-26T18:03:58

Hey Podcast Fam! Excuse my poor British accent. I used to live in England and thought I would give it my best shot since we had Tom Snogles of Sun Power Lawn Care and Gainesville Holiday Lights on ...

CV39: The Future of Our Local Gainesville Events | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-22T18:01:59

Today's podcast episode features Alex Quintero of GNV Entertainment! When you're a company that brings entertainment to events, what do you do when the events STOP? We've talked to some previous gu...

CV38: Shipping Snakes Priority Overnight Via FedEx | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-21T16:00

Podcast Fam! We really went down a rabbit hole, or should I say snake hole, on this one! We have Bob Guerriere of Ancient Reproductions join our show. He raises snakes. 

Does his wif...

CV37: Full-Time Realtor, Teacher, and Mom During COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-20T16:27:51

Today on the show, we visit with new realtor Adrienne Vihlen with Watson Realty Co. 

What is it like to start a new career and then have a pandemic show up and shake everything up? H...

CV36: Importance of Customer Relationships During COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-19T16:00:53

Podcast Fam! Meet Carol Doak of MiniMaid Gainesville, a business she and her husband have had for 26 years! 

Join us for an episode where we dive into the impact of COVID-19 on their...

CV35: Removing the Barriers Between You and Your Clients | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-18T16:06:16

Podcast Fam! Today on the show we have Christopher Floyd of Insight Insurance Group. We talk about the challenge of messaging during the pandemic, as some agents will leverage fear to accomplish...

CV34: REMIX: Dance Classes, Kids, Tik Tok, and COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-15T16:00

What do you do when a pandemic hits and you can't hold in-person dance classes? You start creating content on TikTok and holding class via live video!

On today's show, we have Mary Mele o...

CV33: Saying Yes and Remaining Positive Amidst COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-14T15:41:52

Podcast Fam! If you don't know who Elio Piedra is then you must be sleeping under a rock! :) Here is a person that I love and am honored to have as a friend in the community. He has so much hear...

CV32: Embracing More Video and Technology Due to COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-13T15:52:11

Meet my amazing friend and neighbor, Brinn Strange, of barre studio Auxo Fitness. Fitness studios were definitely amongst the businesses that got hit the hardest due to government shutdowns. The...

CV31: Building Relationships with Customers Digitally | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-12T15:38:38

Meet John Coffill of Best Brand Solutions. As a company that has focused primarily on promotional items, he has had to make a pivot into the digital marketing space because of the pandemic. We d...

CV30: When Your Client is in the High-Risk Demographic | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-11T15:49:49

Hey Podcast Fam! Tom Guillot (just recently sold his business and now) manages a bunch of hearing aid centers across the State of Florida! When your business offers a key service for a demograph...

CV29: The Future Customer Experience | Gainesville Harley | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-08T16:33:59

Hey Podcast Fam! Today, we have Emilee, Marketing Director, of Gainesville Harley-Davidson on our show! As a dealership owner, it's always fun to "talk shop" with our friends at Gainesville Harl...

CV28: Pivoting for Survival - From Catering to Grab and Go | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-07T16:19:41

On today's show, we chat with Terra Lafleur, owner of Dos Mamas Catering, to hear how she adapted her business that relied 100% on events to start serving "grab and go" lunches. This pivot was a...

CV27: Changing Gears From a Student Demographic to Locals | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-06T16:23:57

Hello Podcast Fam!  We are now weeks into the era of COVID-19, but a new routine is now coming around. As things start to become "norm" a bit, we dive into a great podcast episode with a bu...

CV26: Coronavirus Impact - Real Estate and Brews | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-05T16:37:54

Podcast Fam! Holly Moebus, Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Thomas Group joined us for the EPIC Episode 100 just a few weeks ago, so we thought it would be great to do a little catch-up wit...

CV25: The FUEL of COMMUNITY During COVID-19 Crisis | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-04T15:34:57

Excited to catch up with my friend Adam Brewer from Adam's Rib Co. Here is a guy that is hugely invested in the community and we chat with him to hear how they "tighten the belt" and come togeth...

CV24: COVID-19's Impact on One-to-One Customer Experiences | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-05-01T16:10:46

Podcast Fam! Join us for an episode with Amanda Carreon of A Divine Closet!

We discuss her uptick in calls and work because people are stuck at home and are looking to do some home improv...

CV23: Paycheck Protection Program Round Two | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-30T15:44:48

Are you a small business? Did you get your PPP funding?

Podcast Fam! Today we have Luis Salazar of Lendio joining us on the show and we dive into everything PPP and talk about Round 2 of ...

CV22: Don't Cut Your Marketing Budget Because of COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-29T17:13:09

Stuck at home and not sure what to do with this extra time? Create content! Build brand! Share your story! There is so much opportunity because we can all relate to the same thing... This virus!...

CV21: Redefining "Normal" Because of the Impact of COVID19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-28T15:54:55

Podcast Fam!  Jill Nash of Advantage Media Promotions joined us on this episode to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the event industry and specifically on the events she has in the ...

CV20: Putting People Over Profits During COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-27T17:04:07

Collin: "One of the things that has been on my mind, that I've always told myself would never be on my mind, is the possibility of laying somebody off. I saw a lot of organizations, here in Gain...

CV19: Virus Impact on a 1st Grader and 5th Grader | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-26T16:51:13

Podcast Fam, I debated releasing this episode, lol, but so many of you kept pushing me to release it, so here it is. In this episode, my sons Schaefer (10) and Maddox (6) join us on the show! We...

CV18: Remote Life Impact on Selfcare, Mental Health and Routine | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-25T15:56:06

Meet my friend Eric Gilbert of Rising Calm Center in Gainesville. Eric has made a huge pivot to meeting clients regularly via Zoom and has found new ways to build revenue while fulfilling his pu...

CV17: Priming the Pump for Gainesville w/ Jorge Villalobos | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-24T16:20:53

Podcast Fam! I love this guy. He has a heart of gold and is so invested in our community. I cannot wait until we can get him back in the studio to dive into a full podcast episode. Jorge Villalo...

CV16: Marketing and Building Brand Amidst COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-23T16:17:59

Kim Snell of KMS Media Solutions for today's Coronavirus Session. Many of you know that I am passionate about marketing, so this was a fun conversation. Should you be marketing during this time ...

CV15: Multi-Billion Event Industry Shutting Down Overnight | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-22T16:06:10

Not too long ago, we had Eric Lenasbunt of Bunt Backline Event Services on the show and they were doing extremely well. Then, overnight... the event industry collapsed. The NCAA Tournament cance...

CV14: Transparency Amidst COVID-19 to Maintain Culture | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-21T15:51:25

Podcast Fam! Meet my friend Soly over at Comfort Temp Company! Hear how this organization of 176 team members is navigating the virus impact. What were their first actions when this virus really...

CV13: Adjusting a One-to-One Client Service Business Amidst the Coronavirus | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-20T16:27:12

Chaya Sharon-Heller offers a lot of great services, but a core to her business has been the massage therapy she offers clients. As you can imagine, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the de...

CV12: Impact of COVID-19 on Gainesville Retail Business | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-17T16:00

In this episode, we are joined by BJ of The Bungalow Boutique to see how she is navigating the impact of COVID-19. Her shop is closed to the public, so hear how she is using digital tools to sho...

CV11: COVID-19 Impact on Gainesville with Eric Godet | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-16T16:00

Podcast Fam! We were able to grab Eric Godet, CEO of Chamber of Commerce, for a little bit amidst the Coronavirus Chaos. The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce has really been a valuable re...

CV10: Transform Problems to Opportunity Through Creativity | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-15T17:04:55

Podcast Fam! Nothing like unlocking your CREATIVE POTENTIAL during a crisis! In this episode, we have Jim Harrison of Metavisual (http://meta-visual.com/) on the show! Hear as we discuss taking ...

CV9: The Needs of Our Community and Serving Others | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-14T16:00

Today on the show, we have Jason Hurst of Maple Street Biscuit Company. He is the owner of the Archer Road Location and Tioga Location. Here how he is adjusting his insane schedule and adjust th...

WHOA GNV’s Influence That Brought Mike Bertulfo Back to Gainesville from 2020-04-13T12:00

Mike Bertulfo was one of NS4L's very first Vespa customers! Collin and Mike first met around 2011 when Mike was in grad school and upon graduating, he moved to Dallas. Not too long after Mike fo...

Episode 100 - PART 2: A Mastermind Session in Real Estate | Gainesville, FL from 2020-04-12T00:15:52

Check out PART 1 before listening to PART 2.

We made it! 100 weeks in a row! What could be more exciting than a little change-up for episode 100! For this episode, Michael and...

Episode 100 - PART 1: A Mastermind Session in Real Estate | Gainesville, FL from 2020-04-12T00:02:49

We made it! 100 weeks in a row! What could be more exciting than a little change-up for episode 100! For this episode, Michael and Collin brought in 6 of Gainesville’s amazing realtors to talk a...

CV8: Keeping People Employed | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-10T15:00

We talk with Pablo Casalimas from Rootex about the hard decisions some business owners have had to make concerning the future of their business and keeping their employees.

Jo...

SIDE HUSTLE | What Business Would You Bring to Gainesville? | Dr. Michael Bertulfo from 2020-04-10T12:55:08

Join us in this side hustle as we talk to our upcoming guest, Dr Michael Bertuflo from Women's Lift Lab. We learn about some of his favorite things to do while not working, the best advice he's ...

CV7: Testing Positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-09T15:00

Today we talked with Casey Henshaw from Sweetwater Branch Inn, one of the first people to test positive for the coronavirus in Alachua county.

Join us as we discuss the daily ...

CV6: Remote Work - HERE TO STAY | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-08T15:00

We are so excited to have Brad Gamble from The Selling Factory here on the podcast again! 

Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on busin...

CV5: Being Adaptable and Making Changes | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-08T14:15:48

We talk with Larry Hartfield of Hartfield Insurance about the necessary changes business owners need to make that will change their business forever.

Join us as we discuss the...

CV4: Starting a Small Business Right Before a Pandemic | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-06T18:00:25

Today we're talking with Rafael Diaz of Main Street Motors, a business that recently opened during the coronavirus pandemic. Rafael shares his experience and the steps he's taken to shift his bu...

CV3: Local Franchises are Local Businesses too | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-03T17:19:47

Podcast Fam! David DiEugenio is the local franchise owner of Cartridge World. In this episode, we hear how the virus has impacted his business even though they are considered an "essential busin...

CV2: Taking Care Of Employees During COVID-19 | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-02T19:34:20

Carrie Saites from Precision Glass joins us on the podcast today to share how this virus has affected her workplace and employees. We discuss the steps they've taken to ensure the safety and ret...

Get to Know Your Gainesville Realtors! | Real Estate Mastermind Side Hustle from 2020-04-02T14:27:32

Mike and Collin had the BEST time getting to know these Gainesville realtors! While the questions may not have been rapid-fire, the answers were hilarious!  

PART 1 of the real estat...

CV1: How to Support Local Gainesville Small Businesses | Coronavirus Sessions from 2020-04-01T14:51:39

Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses!  

During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our ...

Helping Children Find the Superhero Within with Michael Tomaino from 2020-03-30T12:32:23

Michael Tomaino is someone that caught my eye. From teacher to author of How to be a Superhero, Michael is following his passion of empowering children and helping them discover the hero within....

SIDE HUSTLE | Igniting the Flame and Creating Superheroes with Michael Tomaino from 2020-03-26T13:09:11

On this week's side hustle we have Michael Tomaino! He shares with us his love for Metallica, his favorite book (besides his own), quotes that inspire him and much much more!  

Micha...

The Pursuit of Purpose with Dr. Joe Johnson from 2020-03-23T12:00

Podcast Fam, this episode was recorded over a month ago. We know a lot has happened in the world and in our community since then, but we hope that this episode will provide a nice break in your ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Getting to Know Peak Performance Coach - Dr. Joe Johnson from 2020-03-19T14:33:38

Get to know about our upcoming podcast guest, Dr. Joe Johnson - his favorite books, quotes and more! We even touch on college athletics and the name, image and likeness hot-button topic.  <...

Empowering Women Through Coaching with UF Soccer Coach Becky Burleigh | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-03-16T12:00

Fam… UF  Women's Soccer Coach Becky Burleigh BELIEVES that she was the one responsible for Gainesville’s scooter revolution. Sure, she helped A LITTLE, but we all know the truth, haha! :) &...

SIDE HUSTLE | Bringing Mens Soccer to UF with Coach Becky Burleigh from 2020-03-12T22:32:22

Watch out Mike - meet the REAL creator of the scooter revolution in Gainesville, University of Florida Soccer Coach, Becky Burleigh!  

Learn more about Becky and her favorite things ...

Buying a Pizza Business with Kyle Cohan of Leonardo’s Pizza Millhopper | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2020-03-09T12:00

Ever thought about buying an established business but never pulled the trigger on doing so? Ever wonder how to do so? Is it difficult? What steps should you take? Once you own it, then what? &nb...

SIDE HUSTLE | Business - Why It's Always Personal with Leonardo's Millhopper Pizza from 2020-03-04T19:32:32

This is LITERALLY one of the best side hustles we've ever had 😂  

Get to know our guest, Kyle Cohan of Leonardo's Pizza of Millhopper, with some rapid-fire questions before his epis...

Making Your Side Hustle Hobby Your New Career with Eric Lenasbunt of Bunt Backline Event Services from 2020-03-02T13:00

Hey Podcast Fam! In this episode…  Collin had no voice, lol. He switched seats with Michael (they both thought it was so weird) and they need to know how you think Mike did on the intro - l...

SIDE HUSTLE | Extracting Business Growth Through Books with Eric Lenasbunt from 2020-02-26T19:00

While this was meant to be a rapid-fire q& a session, we got into some pretty in-depth topics about Gainesville, music, and books, with Eric Lenasbunt of Bunt Backline Event Services!

Leveraging TikTok to Build a Mortgage Business with Joe Hancock The Digital Mortgage Guy from 2020-02-24T13:00

Joe Hancock, the Digital Mortgage Guy, caught our attention on social media! It was from Tik Tok, a “social media platform for kids.”  We’ve seen this time and time again, where a new socia...

Gary Vaynerchuk’s Thoughts on Gainesville with ONESIXONE Group from 2020-02-17T13:00

As an entrepreneur of 16 years in Gainesville, Collin LOVES when he meets individuals with the same passion and vision for the community. Pablo, Son, and Justis (and the other founding members) ...

SIDE HUSTLE | Turning A Vision Into Reality with ONESIXONE Group & Mitch Glaeser from 2020-02-12T19:00

You're not going to want to miss Monday's episode with Justis, Pablo, and Son of ONESIXONE Group featuring Mitch Glaeser (band name pending).

There was a lot of energy in this episode and...

Building A Business While RVing All Over the United States with Heath Padgett from 2020-02-10T13:00

Michael and I first met Heath (and his wife Alyssa) Padgett on their United States tour filming a documentary called Hourly America. They worked one hourly job in each of the 50 states and docum...

Side Hustle | World-Traveling Entrepreneur with Heath Padgett of The RV Entrepreneur Podcast from 2020-02-05T23:56:46

Heath Padgett is an entrepreneur on the go! We're taking advantage of his pit stop here in town to talk about his RV adventures.

We asked our burning questions about finding a...

Friendship Turned Business Partnership with Patric Young and Corey Gamble of America’s Escape Game from 2020-02-03T13:00

Corey Gamble and Patric Young became great friends when Patric was playing basketball under Billy Donovan at the University of Florida.    

As Patric completed 150 plus gam...

Side Hustle | Following Through On Your Goals with America's Escape Game from 2020-01-29T19:00

Welcome to the Side Hustle! Listen every Wednesday to meet our upcoming guests and hear some questions that are not in the full episode! 

Today Corey Gamble and Patric Young from Ame...

International Entrepreneur of the Year’s Perspective on Gainesville with Carl Gould of 7 Stage Advisors from 2020-01-27T13:00

After building and selling various multimillion-dollar organizations, Carl Gould’s 7 Stage Advisors has mentored some of the fastest-growing companies like Walgreens, Walmart, American Idol, IBM...

Igniting Stories of Leadership with Expert Vicki Guy of Essential Training Concepts from 2020-01-20T13:00

Vicky Guy is one of Gainesville’s “hidden gems” - she is often traveling to consult and train businesses on leadership. 

Collin and Vicki just finished co-hosting the Gre...

Employee to Employer in Pest Control with Brian Aurilio of Brooker Pest Control from 2020-01-13T13:00

When you think of pest control, you don’t necessarily think of the most glorious job on the planet, yet Brian Aurilio of Brooker Pest Control has done an incredible job of building a business ar...

Rules For Disciplined Success with Steve Nudelberg & Sons of On The Ball Marketing from 2020-01-06T13:00

Success isn’t achieved overnight. In this week’s episode, our guests dove deep into what it takes to be the person you want to be. Steve Nudelberg and his sons Marc and Jake gave our hosts some ...

Environmental Solutions & Enhancing Literacy with Dr. Tracy Fanara aka Inspector Planet from 2019-12-30T13:00

Dr. Tracy Fanara is proof that not all heroes wear capes. Inspector Planet is a modern-day superhero, and she’s here to educate and execute. For Tracy, finding solutions to environmental issues ...

Santa Visits Gainesville with Santa and Mrs. Claus of The North Pole from 2019-12-23T13:00

On this very special holiday episode of the WHOA Podcast, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus joined us to answer all of our burning Christmas questions. What’s Santa’s favorite cookie? How does he get in ...

A Degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation with Jamie Kraft of UF Entrepreneurs from 2019-12-16T13:00

What does it mean to get a degree in entrepreneurship? This episode our guest Jamie Kraft of UF’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center gave us his insight!  

Jamie told...

Starting A Brewery & Distributing Craft Products with First Magnitude Brewing Company from 2019-12-09T13:00

A few years ago Christine and John Denny took a leap of faith to start their own brewery. Now First Magnitude is known as one of Gainesville’s finest breweries with award-winning beers on tap da...

Brand Evolution & Signature Appeal with Kevin Lytle of Gainesville Harley-Davidson from 2019-12-02T13:00

Harley-Davidson is an iconic American brand, and in this episode, Kevin Lytle, president of Gainesville Harley-Davidson, shares his experience running this business. 

Fro...

The Challenge of the Game Called Entrepreneurship with weFooz Human Foosball from 2019-11-25T13:00

Happy Thanksgiving podcast fam! We are so grateful to have had Dan Dias on the podcast to share his story. We sipped mimosas and got vulnerable in this episode!   

Creator of we...

Redefining The Engineer by Impacting Community with Campbell Spellicy Engineering from 2019-11-18T13:00

Engineering isn’t all rocket science and robots. In this episode, Jose Alzate and Kevin Spellicy of Campbell Spellicy Engineering explained to our hosts that engineering is all around us every d...

Frontline Leadership & Finding New Purpose After Serving with Dan Weisman of The Weisman Law Firm from 2019-11-11T13:00

This episode is dedicated to our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future - God bless you and thank you on this Veteran's Day.

Happy Veter...

From Local Self-Startup To Energy Powerhouse with Darin Cook of Infinite Energy from 2019-11-04T13:00

When Darin Cook and Rich Blaser founded Infinite Energy, they were met with a lot of rejection and very little confidence. Now they’ve grown into a multi-million dollar company providing energy ...

Turning Your Passions into a Business with Derar Ayoush of Active LLC from 2019-10-28T12:00

An entrepreneur wears many hats, but Derar Ayoush wears more. From starting storage solutions company right out of college to planning retreats all over the world, Derar has always been ambitiou...

Authentic Approach To Offensive Marketing with Olga Sinnreich of The Underdog from 2019-10-21T12:00

What does it mean to be an offensive marketer? In this week’s episode, Olga Sinnreich of The Underdog Marketing Agency shares her entrepreneurial journey. 

Being only two...

Budding Entrepreneur With A Custom Idea with Isaac Hetzroni of Imprint Genius from 2019-10-14T12:00

Collin could definitely relate to this episode’s guest, Isaac Hetzroni, founder of Imprint Genius and current UF student. Just like Collin so many years ago, Isaac found a problem he was passion...

Top Priority Culture & Insurance with John Darr of Darr Schackow Insurance Agency from 2019-10-07T12:00

In this episode, we get some expert advice on company culture from the king of culture himself, John Darr. Running the Darr Schackow Insurance agency is his passion, and he loves every minute of...

The Business of Comeback Collectables with Jameel Mohammed of The MeelyPops Shop from 2019-09-30T12:00

Jameel Mohammed of The Meelypops Shop joined the podcast to teach our hosts the ins and outs of selling trading cards. 

Just like crop tops and mom jeans, collectible car...

Committed To A Custom Business with Joe & Joyce Reices of The Tee Shop from 2019-09-23T12:00

This week on the podcast I had Joe and Joyce Reices, co-founders of The Tee Shop, a local print shop committed to the most unique designs and high-quality products. 

In t...

A Taste of the Gainesville Food Scene with Ken Peng of Ken Eats Gainesville from 2019-09-16T12:00

Transparency: A value Collin and this week’s guest have very much in common. Ken Peng, creator of local food Blog Ken Eats Gainesville was not shy and was ready to share all the details of his w...

Urban Street Art & Social Change with Iryna Kanishcheva of GNV URBAN ART LLC from 2019-09-09T12:00

Street art is a big part of what gives Gainesville its charm. We have Iryna Kanishcheva, founder GNV URBAN ART LLC and 352walls, to thank for bringing those amazing artists to our city. Her goal...

Financial Strategy & Gator Football with James Di Virgilio of CDD Wealth Management from 2019-09-02T12:00

The forerunner of fiduciary firms or a fiendish football fanatic? James Di Virgilio wears both hats as co-founder of CDD Wealth Management and co-host of the Gator Nation Football Podcast. ...

Employing Students and Talking Expansion with Wade Swikle of 2 College Brothers from 2019-08-26T12:00

Wade Swikle brought the energy this episode, talking business, football, and networking with our hosts Mike and Collin!

Wade tells us how he started his own moving company and bought out ...

Cold Brewing Up Business with Jose Nieves & Miguel Cardona of Brio! Cold Brew from 2019-08-19T12:00

Brio: vigor, vivacity, energy in action. Kind of a perfect name for cold brew, right? This episode Collin talks business with the Brio! Boys. Co-founders Miguel Cardona and Jose Nieves discuss n...

On Track to the Next Challenge with Coach Enoch Nadler of Team Florida Track Club from 2019-08-12T12:00

From running in the woods behind the log cabin he grew up in, to running for UF, to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic trials, Coach Enoch Nadler is always ready to rise to the next challenge.

Solar Sustainability with Jason & Alex of Power Production Management, Inc. from 2019-08-05T12:00

“Hey man, do you want to go into business with each other?” And that’s all it took. Alex Khokhlov and Jason Gonos have been business partners ever since. After only three days of working togethe...

From The Ground Up, Pawn Style! with Clint & Sheena from Haile Jewelry and Loans from 2019-07-29T12:05:37

How do two people with absolutely no business experience and an unheard-of concept build their own company from the ground up? Sheena and Clint Asbell, co-owners of Haile Jewelry and Loans, are ...

Crazy Fun Business and Partner Realness with Brandon & Lindsay of Legacy Events 119 from 2019-07-22T12:00

Get to know this week’s phenomenal podcast guests, Brandon and Lindsay Higgins, co-founders of Legacy Events 119! Check out their newly remodeled website at www.legacyevents119.com and talk to t...

Traveling and Expanding Into New Markets with Matt and Johana from Chef Ami from 2019-07-15T12:00

Today Matt and Johana Dickhaus made us go WHOA with their local meal kit delivery service, Chef Ami!  With a passion for food and the entrepreneurial spirit, husband and wife Matt and Johan...

Finding Your Ideal Customer with Jenn and Shaner from The Cookie Cache from 2019-07-08T12:00

Before watching this week's episode, go find @thecookiecache on Instagram to see their AMAZING cookie artwork!

This week we continue our Couple's Month with Jenn and Shaner Sh...

Starting a Business to Work with Your Spouse! | PARISLEAF - Chad and Alison Paris from 2019-07-01T11:24:46

This July we're bringing back Couples Month! Where we talk with people who run a business with their spouse, ask them what it's like and the biggest challenges they face!

This...

Making Positive Interactions Viral with BASKETBALL COP - Bobby White from 2019-06-25T15:29:05

#hoopsnotcrime

Today we met Bobby White from the Basketball Cop Foundation! 

Hear about Bobby's story, the idea behind the Basketball Cop viral video a...

Startup Life, Perceptions of Employees and the Future with the WHOA GNV Team from 2019-06-17T12:00

The beginning of 2018 Collin Austin had zero intention of starting a new media company. Now in 2019 Repaint The Wall media company has grown immensely with new team members and new projects!

Bringing Back Shop Class with Mark Davidson from The Tech Toybox from 2019-06-10T12:00

Let's get building!

Today we're talking with Mark Davidson, the founder of The Tech Toybox! Tech Toybox works to help people make their ideas come to life! They provide tools,...

Forgiving Ourselves, Others, and Moving On with Jennifer Webb from Magic Communications from 2019-06-03T12:00

This week we have a wonderful motivational speaker, author, and founder of Magic Communications, Jennifer Webb! She's spoken with audiences all around the world about the human potential and sha...

Rebuilding and Rebranding with Chromatic Games of Dungeon Defenders from 2019-05-27T12:00:24

This week we have special guests from Chromatic Games, formerly Trendy Entertainment, Augi Lye and Joshua "Java' Javaheri!

Join us as we talk about the HISTORY of this Gainesv...

Creating a Career Path for Your Employees and Salary Negotiation with Josh Doody from 2019-05-20T11:59:25

How are your negotiation skills? 

Josh Doody's are expert level! He is the author of Fearless Salary Negotiation and an Expert Salary Negotiator for Software Developers!&...

Taking Risks in Entrepreneurship with Joe Cirulli from Gainesville Health & Fitness from 2019-05-13T12:00:07

This week meet Joe Cirulli, one of the biggest entrepreneurial influencers in Gainesville, FL!

On the podcast, Joe tells us what led him to start his business - Gainesville He...

Becoming CEO of the Rockefeller Foundation at 26 with John Spence from 2019-05-06T12:02:12

We're sorry about the audio this week guys, we had some technical difficulties!

Welcome to the show, one of the most incredible speakers in the world, John Spence! He is one o...

Branding Yourself and Your Accomplishments with Kim Kaupe from 2019-04-29T12:00

Join us as we talk with Kim Kaupe: entrepreneur, speaker, and pop-culture enthusiast!

Co-founder of The Superfan Company, Forbes 30 Under 30, Inc. Magazine 35 Under 35, <...

Passion for Art Fueled by Entrepreneurship with Satchel Raye from 2019-04-22T12:03:31

Today we get to speak with an amazing artist AND entrepreneur, Satchel Raye, long-time owner of the famous Satchel's Pizza in Gainesville, FL!

Satchel has been in the restaura...

Changing the Automotive Industry with Rachael Wacha from 2019-04-15T12:05:18

The automotive industry often has a negative reputation when it comes to service, but Rachael Wacha changed that perception at her shop, City Auto Repair. After taking over the business from her...

Going from Employee to Owner and Continuing a Legacy with Ben Guzick of Uppercrust Bakery from 2019-04-08T12:00

What do you do when someone entrusts you with their legacy?

Have you ever considered who will take over your business in the future?

Going from co-worker to...

25 Years - A Gainesville Staple, The Swamp Restaurant with Ron DeFilippo from 2019-04-02T18:40:13

In episode 32 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we talk with a LONG time Gainesville resident, Ron DeFilippo! Ron is the owner of The Swamp Restaurant, one of the main staples of any UF Gator's college c...

Winning National Championships and Life After Football with Ahmad Black from 2019-04-01T12:10:21

We have Gator Football Legend, Ahmad Black on the WHOA GNV Podcast! It's going to be an exciting episode today, Ahmad tells us about his days playing football at the University of Florida, winni...

Paving the Road for Potential Opportunities with Kara Winslow from 2019-03-25T16:32:28

This week we meet with Kara Winslow to talk about her experience being a female entrepreneur. Kara is a professional makeup artist who works at film sets, weddings and other special events. She ...

Developing Small Businesses in a Growing Entrepreneurial Community with Dug Jones from 2019-03-18T12:00

Collin Austin meets with Dug Jones, the Associate Vice President of Santa Fe College in this episode! Dug works with the Center for Innovation and Economic Development that serves as an incubato...

Learning Entrepreneurship in the Real World with Wrap Spot from 2019-03-11T12:00

What better way to learn entrepreneurship than to experience it first hand? Garrick Crocker and Taylor Wright from Wrap Spot are here to tell us what taught them the most about entrepreneurship ...

The Power and Madness of the Food Truck Business with Halo Potato Donuts from 2019-03-04T13:11:51

Today on #whoagnv we talk to Drew Stuerman the owner of the Halo Potato Food Truck in Gainesville, FL! He tells us all the amazing opportunities that have come from having a food truck and a loy...

Elon Musk's Hyperloop Project with University of Florida's Gatorloop & StartupGNV from 2019-02-25T15:24

This week on #whoagnv we spoke with GatorLoop from the University of Florida and Bryan Tobin from Startup GNV, about the new wave of #innovation in Gainesville! 

There ar...

Welding Sustainable Shipping Container Homes, Offices and Art Studios from 2019-02-18T13:00

In this episode we talk with John Cook and Vanessa Alfonso, the owners of Welding to Recycle. They aim to #recycle shipping containers and turn them into beautiful and #sustainable homes. They s...

Running a Bed & Breakfast: Hospitality, Building Community, and Airbnb Impact from 2019-02-11T13:00

This episode we talk with Joe and Cindy Montalto, the owners and operators of the beautiful Magnolia Plantation Bed and Breakfast. They tell us about the beginnings of their lives as entrepreneu...

Learning Influencer Marketing with Kristin Coffey Pressley from 2019-02-04T13:00

We're super hyped about this week's episode because we're talking about one of our favorite subjects, social media!  

We invited Kristin Coffey, blogger of fortheloveofcoffey.co...

Entrepreneurial Upbringing and Future of Tech City with Mitch Glaeser from 2019-01-28T13:00

This episode we talk to Mitch Glaeser, CEO of the Emory Group of Companies and serial entrepreneur! He tells us how the entrepreneurial side runs in the family and how he was raised around his e...

Publishing Books, Empowering Women & MORE with Priscilla Oliveras and Rebecca Heflin from 2019-01-21T13:00

With Valentine's Day coming up soon, we decided to invite two romance writers, right here in Gainesville! Welcome Priscilla Oliveras and Rebecca Heflin to the WHOA GNV Podcast. Today we discuss ...

Taking Entrepreneurship Outside the Classroom with Martin Schaffel from 2019-01-14T13:00

In episode 36, we talk with an absolute legend, Martin Schaffel, founder of AVI, Professor at the University of Florida and passionate entrepreneur! 

Marty tells us how he started as...

Setting and Evaluating Goals for 2019 with Trevor Abbott from SpinChill from 2019-01-07T13:00

In our first episode in the new year, we talk with Trevor Abbott, the co-founder of SpinChill! We start with discussing goals for 2019 and how we kept track and reevaluated goals throughout 2018...

Identifying and Managing Depression as a Entrepreneur with Kristin Kozelsky from 2018-12-31T13:00

We take on a different meaning of WHOA in this week's episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast. This week, we talk to Kristin Kozelsky, the owner of Indigo and Co Photography, who shares her experience w...

All Entrepreneurs Make Mistakes with Kristen Hadeed from Student Maid from 2018-12-24T13:00

This week we talk to Kristen Hadeed! The founder of Student Maid and author of Permission to Screw Up. Kristen tells us her beginnings as a student trying to raise money for a pair of jeans, hav...

Disaster Response & Entrepreneurship for Good with Jesse Levin from TACTIVATE from 2018-12-10T13:00

In episode 31 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we talk with Jesse Levin founder of TACTIVATE, a company that brings entrepreneurial solution engineering to global disaster zones and strategies from the ...

Exit Strategies, Real Estate, Passive Income, & Interview Tips with Newell Fox from 2018-12-03T13:00

In episode 30 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we dive into SO MANY different topics with serial entrepreneur Newell Fox. We discuss having an exit strategy for your business, knowing when to sell your ...

The NASDAQ & Taking Companies Public with Serial Entrepreneur Richard Allen from 2018-11-26T13:00

In Episode 29 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we have Gainesville, FL based serial entrepreneur, Richard Allen, on the show. Richard has played roles in developing multiple organizations, taking them p...

Bootstrapping, Branding, Collaboration, and Distribution with Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops from 2018-11-19T13:00

In Episode 28 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we chat about the creativity, branding, bootstrapping, and strategy behind Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops. We're joined by Stephen DiMarie, owner of Hyppo and Wyat...

A Gainesville Family Business & Tradition with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts from 2018-11-12T13:00

In Episode 27 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we get into how to keep a classic brand relevant today, challenges to operating a 24 hour donut shop, the logistics of donut production for distribution, t...

Humility, Perception, Authenticity, Mentorship, and Faith in Leadership with Nathan Whitaker from 2018-11-05T14:00

Good Morning Gainesville! In Episode 26 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, Nathan Whitaker, speaker and author of several New York Times Best Sellers with Tony Dungy, Tim Tebow, and more joins Matthew Sow...

Student Entrepreneurship, Forbes Features, & Funding with Cocovana & Sift Local from 2018-10-29T12:00

In this episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we discuss creating a business as a student, manufacturing overseas, being featured in Forbes, setting up your growth strategy, funding struggles, and th...

Being the "Friend Boss" and Working with Creatives with Curia & La Chua Vintage from 2018-10-22T12:00

In this episode, we talk about being the "friend boss", the challenge of managing others, and working with creative personalities. Join us as we talk to Melissa Muller, the General Manager at Curia...

Disrupting the Healthcare Industry with Celebrate Primary Care from 2018-10-15T13:00

Meet two women that are disrupting the healthcare industry through a medical care membership plan that cuts out health insurance carriers all together. Join us for an awesome Episode 23 of the W...

Rapid Growth and Culture of Inc. 500 Company, ITPro.TV with Tim Broom from 2018-10-08T12:00

In Episode 22 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we are bringing you Tim Broom, co-founder and CEO of ITPRO.TV, the Netflix of IT learning. This company has had extraordinary growth of 1150% in the last 3...

Fundraising, Pivoting, and Company Culture with Ed Buckley of Peerfit from 2018-10-01T12:00

In Episode 21 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we are bringing you the CEO of Peerfit, Ed Buckley! (with a guest appearance from Maria Juan, VP of Marketing!) We talk about a bunch of different topics l...

The Ambition of 9-Year-Olds Te'yah Alston and Carson Holley | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2018-09-24T12:00

In Episode 20 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we have two incredible 9-year old stars on the show! Carson Holley, a local performer that had a viral moment when she grabbed the mic in the middle of perfor...

The Brothers Behind the Creation of Opus Coffee | WHOA GNV Podcast from 2018-09-17T12:00

In Episode 19 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, the Larson Brothers, Tim and Bret Larson of Opus Coffee, join us for an awesome talk on entrepreneurship, coffee, and working with each other as brothers! CO...

Mission, Vision, and Values | Maple Street Biscuit Co. | PHOS Creative from 2018-09-10T12:00

Jason Hurst, the Gainesville charter store for Maple Street Biscuit Company and Brandon West of PHOS Creative, a Gainesville Digital Marketing Agency stop by for another amazing conversation on cre...

Family Flu Formula Turned Business | Flu-B-Gone from 2018-09-03T12:00

Happy Labor Day! This podcast episode we chat with Franky and Angelo Gennaro about the grind of dropping everything and going all in to start a business from scratch! The Gennaro Brothers talk abou...

Lessons in Perseverance & More | Adam's Rib Co. | Gift Certificates & More from 2018-08-27T12:00

In Episode 16 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, Edward Lavagnino of the money saving application, Gift Certificates & More, and Adam Brewer of Adam's Rib Co. join us for an epic entrepreneurial discussion. ...

Gainesville Rock City - Vincent Fiorello from Less Than Jake from 2018-08-20T12:00

If there is one band that has made a point of letting everyone know where they are from, it's Less Than Jake. In the 15th episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, it was an absolute honor to get to intervi...

James Coats from Phalanx Defense Systems and Duncan Kabinu from Gainesville Dev Academy from 2018-08-13T16:51:12

Homelessness, magic, superheroes, coding, blockchain, and MORE! Alright... This episode houses one of the most "WHOA!" stories, I've ever heard. In this 14th episode, Duncan Kabinu of Gainesville ...

Angela Renick from A'vie Events and Taylor Williams from Guts & Glory GNV from 2018-08-06T12:00

It's AUGUST! In this 13th episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we interview Angela Renick, founder and owner of A`vie Events, Team Mom to New Scooters 4 Less, and Personal Assistant to Me, Collin Austi...

Greg and Brinn Strange from AUXO Fitness from 2018-07-30T12:00

For the month of July, we are interviewing couples that are BOTH business partners AND married to one another. In this 12th episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we interview Brinn and Greg Strange of A...

Start-up Restaurant Life with Grace and Kyle of Afternoon from 2018-07-23T12:00

For the month of July, we are interviewing couples that are BOTH business partners AND married to one another. In this 11th episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we interview Grace and Kyle of Afternoon...

Entrepreneurial Lessons with Carlee and Chris of Eat The 80 from 2018-07-16T12:00

For the month of July, we are interviewing couples that are BOTH business partners AND married to one another. In this 10th episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we interview Carlee and Chris Marhefka, ...

Alex and Jacque Huggins from Access Chiropractic Gainesville from 2018-07-09T12:00

For the entire month of July we are bringing you couples that are not only married to one another, but ALSO partners in their businesses! Join in to hear what it's like to work/own a business with ...

Nicole and Shane Irving from Giggle Magazine and Wellness360 Magazine from 2018-07-02T12:00

Nicole and Shane Irving from Giggle Magazine and Wellness360 Magazine kick off our husband & wife episodes! For the entire month of July we are bringing you couples that are not only married to one...

Nate Ferrell, CMN Ambassador and Neal Anderson, Former College and Professional Football Player from 2018-06-25T12:00

In this episode, Collin and Ty talk to two very different individuals! But what they do have in common is their amazing attitudes and outlook on life! Neal Anderson is a former Gator football playe...

Elio Piedra from Latino Sound Machine Entertainment and Kelly Hazouri from Big Island Bowls from 2018-06-19T21:00:08

In this episode, Collin and Ty talk to two self starters who are passionate about what they do. Elio Piedra is a musician from Cuba who plays music like bachata, salsa, authentic cuban music, meren...

Danielle Gertner from Gertner Grind and Samantha Bove from aha Pure Foods from 2018-06-19T20:57:08

In this episode, Collin and Ty talk to two women who are currently hustling to build and expand their businesses. Danielle Gertner is the founder of the Gertner Grind, training the body and helping...

Herb Jones, CMO of Fracture and Alex Willis, CEO of Leadership Surge from 2018-06-04T12:00

In this episode, Collin and Ty talk to two Gainesville business leaders, Alex Willis and Herb Jones. Jones is the CMO of Fracture, preserving people's favorite moments in glass. Alex Willis, CEO of...

Natelle Quek from NatelleDrawsStuff and Brooke Newell from Addison MacKenzie Boutique from 2018-05-23T15:11:59

In this third episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, Ty and I interview 2 young ladies, Brooke of Addison MacKenzie Boutique and Natelle of NatelleDrawsStuff for an incredible discussion about their busi...

Gator Great James Bates & Brad Gamble from The Selling Factory from 2018-05-14T12:00

In this second episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast, Ty and I sit down with Gator Great James Bates and the CEO of The Selling Factory, Brad Gamble.

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Peyton Stahler, The Crocodile and Ty Rucarean, Best of Gainesville from 2018-05-05T02:06:03

Peyton Stahler from The Crocodile and Ty Rucarean from Best of Gainesville join Collin, founder and COE, Chief of Everything of New Scooters 4 Less on the NEW WHOA GNV Podcast where talk business i...