The En Factor Podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs who have started, stumbled and succeeded.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of three podcasts: Pessimists Archive, a history show about why people resist new things; Hush Money, about the way money makes life awkward; and Problem Solvers, about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. He is also co-author of the novel, Mr. Nice Guy. In today’s episode, Jason shares with us some strategies for persevering through adversity and embracing the inevitable changes of life.
Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Embracing Change, Innovation, resilience.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Ty Salvatore has made extraordinary changes to his business in order to assist in the fight to save lives affected from the COVID-19 pandemic. He and his employees at Tyton Design and Development transitioned from producing medical supplies and accessories for people in wheelchairs to making 2-ply masks to meet the current global shortage. Please enjoy this episode.
Key Words: Opportunity Recognition, Pivoting, Covid.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Today’s podcast features Allen Clary, entrepreneurship educator and co-founder and director of investor relations at the Tampa Bay WaVE, which is an entrepreneurial hub for tech companies to build, launch and grow their businesses. In this episode, Allen grants us access to some of the invaluable concepts in his new book Quit to Start: How to Discover Your Best Idea, Gain the Confidence, and Plan Your Escape. Please enjoy this exciting conversation with Allen Clary.
Key Words: Career Decisions, Solo Entrepreneur, Resilience, Opportunity Recognition.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
AJ is one of the partners of LA based videography and photography director duo, Miles & AJ. The pair has worked on both commercial and music related projects for industry giants such as Interscope, Hyatt, Columbia Records and Disney, and has collaborated with some of the world’s most popular artists like Billie Eilish, Adam Lambert, and CNCO, on videos amassing hundreds of millions of views. In this episode, AJ shares with us his experience as an entrepreneur in the saturated creative space of LA and how he was able to master his craft and gain such extraordinary results. Please enjoy this conversation with AJ Favicchio.
Key Words: Creative Industries, Young Entrepreneurs, Freelancing, resilience.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Ray is the founder and CEO of The Ingersoll Group, a highly unique sales, consulting and training firm. Ray has worked with clients ranging from Fortune 25 companies, to those with 25 employees. In this interview, he unpacks just how he got started and his advice to entrepreneurs on how they can best position themselves to succeed. I do hope you enjoy this episode.
Key Words: Consulting, Pricing, Sales, Entrepreneurial Mindset, resilience.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Sid Morgan, has had over 25 years of invaluable experience within the healthcare industry and has served in leadership roles such as Vice President of industry giants like Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield for a number of years. He is the current CEO of Aegis Medical Group, a healthcare network made up of over 105 primary care physicians across six locations in Florida. In this episode, Sid shares with our listeners some of the most important lessons he’s learned from years of managing operations in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, healthcare.
Key Words: Health Care, Corporate Culture, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Military.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
This episode features entrepreneur, technologist and innovator, Chuck Papageorgiou. Chuck is the founder and CEO of WorldWatch Plus, a successful AI-powered global risk information exchange platform which he has grown from its 2007 inception to be ranked among the top innovative companies. Chuck is also a managing partner of Fortune 100 High Tech Company, Ideasphere. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience of students at the University of Tampa and includes an interesting and informative Q&A.
Key Words: Technology, Entrepreneurial Mindset, resilience.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Geoff is a long-time serial entrepreneur, innovation expert and current president of Ra Power Pro. Geoff began his career in the marketing department of BMW, working on the highly regarded “Ultimate Driving Machine Campaign”. He loved the challenge, but was driven to become his own boss. Soon after, Geoff joined the first of what would be a string of successful start-up ventures spanning the next 30 years.
Key Words: Networking, Opportunity Recognition, Entrepreneurial Mindset/Curiosity, resilience.
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Our next guest was able to take $6,000 from the sale of his brother’s old car and turn it into a multi-million dollar company, started from the humble headquarters of his mom’s kitchen. In 2012, he and his brothers, co-founders of the company, made their debut on ABC’S hit show, Shark Tank, landing a deal that lead to their extraordinary success.
Key Words: Family Business, Funding, Resilience, Product Development.
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Today’s episode features millionaire investor and owner of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeff Vinik, as he shares his vision and advice for the development of the Tampa Bay region and how we can best attract investors and entrepreneurs to the region. This interview was held at the University of Tampa’s annual State of Tampa Bay Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Event on November 14th, 2019.
Key Words: Entrepreneurship, Investing, Ecosystems.