STIR

In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Nina Hunter, owner of Voda Cleaning & Restoration Sarasota, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up in a high-demand industry. From an unexpected corporate layoff to launching a restoration company just before a hurricane, Nina shares how she stepped into entrepreneurship in real time. She opens up about handl...

In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams of Aginto sits down with Laurie McCracken of Baby Fox Academy to talk about what it really takes to build a high-quality early childhood education business. Laurie shares how Baby Fox Academy grew from an in-home childcare model into a thriving multi-location program, why the early years matter so much in brain development, and what most people misunderstand...

In this episode of Stir, Alex shares his journey from a global upbringing—living in Peru, Mexico, the United States, and Germany—to leading a rapidly growing construction company in Florida.  After acquiring LT Plumbing in 2021, Alex helped scale the company from 32 employees to nearly 70, while navigating supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and the realities of running a growing business. B...

This conversation goes past the surface of audiology and into something more human. Dr. Crosby shares insights from years of working closely with patients—how hearing loss impacts relationships, identity, and everyday life, and why real care starts with listening first. From the evolution of hearing technology to the emotional realities patients face, this episode highlights the balance between sc...

Matt shares the reality of stepping into ownership without having all the answers.  While he knew the roofing trade, the business side was a different challenge altogether — from scheduling and systems to insurance, marketing, and managing financial pressure. He opens up about the early days of taking over the company when things were tight, confidence was tested, and every decision carried weight...

Heather shares her journey as a longtime massage therapist in Sarasota, reflecting on what she has learned since entering the field in the mid-90s and how those experiences shaped the vision behind Unwind. Together, Heather and David discuss the reality of building a wellness-centered business, the difference between theory and hands-on experience, and why true healing is far more intuitive than m...

David’s journey isn’t conventional. He transitioned from full-time ministry into technology sales in 2007, not with the intention of owning a company, but simply to gain experience Within a year, that stepping stone turned into a vision: ownership. By 2015, he became a partner at Rite Technology, and over the last decade, he’s helped evolve the company from a traditional copier and print business...

In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Johnny Carson, owner of Carson Roofing in South Florida, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, risk, and building a business the right way. Johnny didn’t “fall into” construction, he started on job sites at just 10 years old. From sweeping floors and pounding nails to running his own roofing company, construction is all he’s ever known Now, with near...

In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Audrey Gordon, Founder & CEO of Pearl Consulting, for a powerful conversation about business, government, leadership, and building something that lasts.  Audrey brings a rare combination of public service experience, executive leadership, and entrepreneurial drive. With decades of experience in government relations, healthcare leadership, and governance, s...

He moved to Sarasota looking for a change… and ended up finding a new life: love, marriage, and ownership of a family flooring company—Jack Dean Flooring. In this episode, Ramin shares how he went from IT infrastructure and hospital systems to learning flooring from the ground up, modernizing an established business, and leading with a customer-first mindset built on transparency and reputation. ...