Florida Business Forum Podcast

Text us for a shout out! Kash Sharfi, the CEO of Advantage Accounting & Tax CPAs , is one of the most respected voices in the CPA community in South Florida. Mr. Sharfi recently sat down with Florida Business Forum host and business guru Sam Yates to explore Employee Retention Credits or ERCs as they are known. The Florida Business Forum discovered many business minds in Florida simply have a...

Text us for a shout out! A multi-year battle for the rights of children with autism who have grown into adults but their mental age remains a child is headed to Washington, D.C. Paul Foster, the father of Cayman Foster , is making the trip to our nation's capitol to bring attention to his 27 year old son...a child by mental standards who is on the autism scale but who a court system in Martin...

Text us for a shout out! At the age when most seniors start to really feel their age, Australian exercise guru and physical activity expert Bill Dooley first appeared on the Great American Senior Show podcast with host Sam Yates Guru Dooley says that even a small exercise routine can shave years off the mental and physical attributes of seniors around the world. With Florida's senior citizens...

Text us for a shout out! The second anniversary of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan is being noted by one Afghan family with silent smiles of hope for a brighter future in America. More specifically, freedom and hope somewhere in Florida. The Florida Business Forum anchor Sam Yates caught up with the patriarch of the family and the pro-bono immigration attorney who has donated more than...

Text us for a shout out! An enterprizing physician from the Tampa region has a new concept that is set to revolutionize how the medical community hires. Dr. Paul Toomey has developed a n all encompassing program called Ring of Hires that takes the hassle and worry out of hiring, placements, employee satisfaction monitoring and much more. One of the most interesting features involves literal mappin...

Text us for a shout out! Lionel Messi may have the interest of the world's soccer fans as he makes his Miami, Florida debut but Florida investors have their eyes on another rising star -- Kareem Rae and his One Soccer Nation . The Florida Business Forum's host Sam Yates recently sat down with Kareem Rae the CEO of One Soccer Nationto find out what all the buzz is about.  Support the show...

Text us for a shout out! Does the U.S. Navy and other governmental agencies consult the number one experts in submersible exploration? The answer here on the Florida Business Forum Podcast with your host and anchorman Sam Yates may surprise you. In light of the tragedy involving OceanGate Exploration and the deaths of five people on a submersible totally unrelated to our Florida submarine company...

Text us for a shout out! The recent tragedy involving a submerisible that imploded killing all 5 people onboard has sparked tremendous interest in hearing our podcat about Triton Submarines . The Florida based Triton Submarines is NOT related in any way to the submerisible that was involved in the recent tragedy. This report gives a very different perspective on submersibles and the beauty of the...

Text us for a shout out! Lots of enthusiastic attendees for the 2023 Gold Coast Builders Association Hurricane Preparedness Summit. Here's a brief recap of the special event with your Builders Spotlight Host Sam Yates .  Support the show NUMBER ONE AGAIN! Text 7725285185 To Show Support! The Florida Business Forum Podcast is now Florida's Number One Business Forum Podcast for the second...

Text us for a shout out! The Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) is actively working to prepare South Florida businesses of all sorts for Hurricane Season 2023.  A special Hurricane Preparedness event will be held on June 16, 2023 at the Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. This is the second year of the hurricane event that draws businesses from within the home building industry and others to be...

Text us for a shout out! Martin County Commissioner Stacey Hetherington is a native resident of Martin County and a 4th generation Floridian. She took time from a busy schedule to speak with Sam Yates and The Florida Business Forum Podcast about her views on a variety of topics and issues. One area of focus is quality of life in Martin County and maintaining the our precious local waterways. She a...

Text us for a shout out! Westward sprawl is a no-no for Martin County Commissioner Harold Jenkins. The Commissioner representing District 3, a huge District that is larger than all of the other county districts in Martin County speaks his mind with your Florida Business Forum Podcast host and anchor Sam Yates.  We also announce plans to host a very special podcast with Commissioner Jenkins back fo...

Text us for a shout out! With a growth oriented county to its north and a growth saturated county to its southern border, Martin County Florida is both a magnet for growth and a model for laying out the basics of a desired lifestyle. County Commissioner Doug Smith, District One , Martin County, Florida is back with the Florida Business Forum Podcast Anchorman and Host Sam Yates as the look at  the...

Text us for a shout out! Martin County Florida County Commissioner Doug Smith has been representing the residents and businesses of District One, which is coastal Martin County and Jensen Beach for a continuous twenty-three years of service. The Florida Business Forum's Anchorman and Host Sam Yates   caught up with Commissioner Smith to discuss some of the top issues and solutions to problems...

Text us for a shout out! Anywhere you go in the State of Florida, business owners and every day citizens are likely to know  about Martin County.   Martin's relatively contained growth, low density, undisturbed natural resources, and  water activities/access make the county a much sought after destination for vacationers, new residents, and businesses alike. Your Florida Business Forum Podcas...

Text us for a shout out! In this episode of The Florida Business  Forum Podcast, we learn that the CEO of Immocorp Capital, Gilbert Benimou , puts Monday as his favorite day of the week. However, the reason may surprise you as he discusses building a legacy. Florida Business Forum Podcast Host Sam Yates asks the questions you want to have answered: What is your favorite project; Will you ever reti...

Text us for a shout out! He is known nationwide for his Constitutional view on law and is a true Constitutional Sheriff.  Wayne Ivey, the Sheriff of Brevard County, tells the host of the Florida Business Forum Podcast, Sam Yates , that he takes a bookend approach to reducing crimes like drug addiction and cyber crime.  The end result has been a significant reduction in crime for Brevard County and...

Text us for a shout out! One of South Florida's best kept secrets is the CEO of Immocorp Capital , Gilbert Benhamou. His numerous projects are testimonials to his innovation, resilience, hard work, and a belief that when two parties partner on a project the sum total of their efforts is not a simple one plus one. Mr. Benhamou took time from a hectic developer's schedule to sit down with...

Text us for a shout out! Bill West of the West Advisory Group gives us a snapshot of what the business climate looks like on Florida's Treasure Coast. West who advises clients and municipalities says things look pretty rosy right now. There are a number of factors you will discover that are making Florida attractive to business investors. West also is active in helping clients buy and sell bu...

Text us for a shout out! The District Planning Group is fast gaining a reputation as being the Go To company for businesses wishing to either relocate or expand or develop new projects in the Treasure Coast Region.  A major factor in that reputation is the integrity and leadership of the company's founders. Kara Wood, a founding partner, and formerly the Saint Lucie County Planning Manager to...

Text us for a shout out! Most people only wish they had "gotten in" on the early stages of some of the nation's most prosperous and rewarding franchises when they first became available.  Seniors, in particular, are now living longer and finding they may want to remain active while still maintaining an ongoing income. Owning a franchise may be the answer. The Great American Senior S...

Text us for a shout out! Consulting and developing reports about the economic impact of a variety of developments or projects on local governmental bodies is a precise type of investigating, studing, and forecasting outcomes. Consultant Jared Parker, co-founder of the Regional Economic Consulting Group , compares the process to a rock making impact in a pond. The rock is the development or project...

Text us for a shout out! Kelly Cranford, P.E., is not only an outstanding engineer, she is the new President of the Florida Engineering Society. Sam Yates, the information guru and anchor for the Florida Business Forum Podcast sat down with Cranford for an in depth interview at the headquarters of Culpepper & Terpening Engineering.   From creating a President's Circle to sharing some of t...

Text us for a shout out! Every three years, the acclaimed Space Coast Health Foundation , located in Brevard County, Florida, issues a detailed report on the overall health of the community. The report takes a detailed look at the various aspects of health whether it is an actual health condition impacting residents or a Social Determinant. The Florida Business Forum business guru and Anchorman Sa...

Text us for a shout out! The Texas businessman and Floridian, Carl Allen and his wife Gigi, give more details of their epic adventure via Allen Exploration in Episode Two of our continuing story of treasure, philanthropy and excitement. From the glimmering beauty of a large precious gem to the danger of Tiger sharks at sunset, the Allens share a story that is close to their heart and has increasin...