En Factor Podcast

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.   

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. 

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.   

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.  

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.  

Nick Friedman, the president and co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk,  joins us to talk about his experience growing a multimillion dollar franchise from a college startup. With an old cargo van, borrowed from his business partner, Omar’s mom, the two managed to grow the company into what is now the largest and fastest growing U.S. based junk removal franchise in America. I hope you enjoy this episode.

 

Key Words: Young Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship Mindset, Business Partners, resilience.   

On today's episode, venture capitalist and investor, Nisa Amoils, joins us as we dive into an important topic addressed in her latest book 'WTF is Happening - Women Tech Founders on the Rise.’ Nisa identifies the most critical elements to raising funds, including the power of market timing. 

 

Key Words: Female Entrepreneurship, Technology Entrepreneurship, Networks, Funding.  

Judy Robinett is a powerhouse investor, author, speaker, corporate leader and entrepreneur. With over 30 years of experience, Judy has amassed a wealth of knowledge regarding the blueprint for success in business. In today's podcast she shares the most pivotal insights from her latest book, "Crack the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup," and explains just what it takes to get your startup on the road to success. 

 

Key Words: Investors, Funding, Diversity, Networks.  

This episode features Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, founders of Barefoot Wine and authors of best seller book, “The Barefoot Spirit.” In this episode, Michael and Bonnie share the details of how they turned a collections nightmare into America’s #1 wine brand. 

 

Click here to get free access to the first chapter of "The Barefoot Spirit."

 

Key Words: Branding, Supply Chain, Business Partners, Pivoting.  

In this episode, Benson Riseman, co-founder of what is now the world's largest prepaid debit card company, GreenDot, offers some timeless truths for life and business. Benson shares with us just how he was able to defy the odds, get past the challenges of his upbringing, and put on a mindset for success.

 

Key Words: Entrepreneurship, Pivoting, Networks, Personal Growth.