Coffee With Cagnetta

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Anthony Alimo, owner of Cannoli Plus in Brooklyn. Anthony shares his journey from serve-it-over-the-counter bakery kid to leading a wholesale powerhouse that ships to nine states. We dive into the "D-Day" of March 2020, the logistics lessons learned in the U.S. Army, and the "...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy sits down with Juliette Roulhac, Vice President at FPL, to discuss her incredible journey from Jamaica to the top of Florida Power & Light. We dive into the "secret sauce" of FPL’s operational efficiency, the future of solar energy, and how Juliette broke through the "Good Old Boys Club" to become a leading voice in the communit...

How do you transition from an independent financial advisor to running one of the most iconic aviation companies in Florida? In this episode, Andy Cagnetta goes "on the road" to interview Mark Binko, CEO of National Jets. We explore the high-risk world of private aviation, the business lessons Mark learned from being signed to Sony Records, and why "customer service" is the onl...

"From a mall kiosk to 250+ locations worldwide—Timothy Phelps is redefining tech, entrepreneurship, and sustainability." In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Timothy Phelps, founder & CEO of Techy, a rapidly growing electronics repair, retail, and franchise brand. Tim shares how he turned a family-run shop into a global business by blending AI automat...

"From Navy engineer to successful entrepreneur, and from boardroom to community champion—Bob Birdsong has done it all." In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Bob Birdsong, retired CEO of OK Generators, board leader, and dedicated philanthropist. Bob shares his journey from single parent and electrical engineer to running a thriving business and leading mul...

"From bartending in Miami to building one of South Florida’s top hospitality groups, Tim Petrillo has done it all." In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Tim Petrillo, Co-Founder & CEO of The Restaurant People (TRP Group)—the powerhouse behind some of Fort Lauderdale’s most iconic restaurants, including YOLO, Boatyard, Rooftop, and more. Tim shares his...

What do the performing arts and tech startups have in common? Find out in this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, where Andy Cagnetta talks with Kelley Shanley, former President & CEO of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and current Interim Director at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. Kelley shares his unconventional path, starting as a stagehand  and rising to lead...

"From social work to leading one of the biggest nonprofit organizations in Florida, Kathleen Cannon has dedicated her career to making an impact." In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Kathleen Cannon, President & CEO of United Way of Broward County, to discuss the power of community engagement, philanthropy, and leadership in driving meaningful change...

"From media mogul to entrepreneur, Gary Press shares his journey of buying, building, and selling companies." In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Gary Press, CEO of Fortress Legal Plan and former publisher of South Florida Business Journal. With decades of experience in media, business acquisitions, and leadership, Gary shares how he built multiple busin...

"From a small store in Weston to a luxury empire at Hard Rock, Edward Dikes built a brand that defines high-end jewelry." In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Edward Dikes, the founder of Weston Jewelers, to discuss his journey from family business roots to leading a top-tier luxury brand. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ How Edward started Weston Jewelers with litt...

"Building businesses, owning sports teams, and navigating the ever-changing business world—David Epstein has done it all." In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with David Epstein, serial entrepreneur, investor, and former owner of the Florida Panthers Hockey Club. From founding Florida Fulfillment in the early 80s to taking a company public and selling it to B...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Larry Bailin, founder and CEO of Single Throw Marketing. A digital marketing pioneer since 1994, Larry shares his journey from building the world’s first audio video website to leading one of the most successful digital marketing agencies. 🔥 Topics Covered: ✅ How Larry turned a hobby into a multi-million dollar business ✅ The...

oin us for an insightful conversation between Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, and Michael Udine, Broward County Commissioner, as they discuss the economic landscape of Broward County. Learn how local government initiatives are shaping the future of business, what opportunities are available for entrepreneurs, and the key challenges facing the community. Whether you're a bu...

Join us for an engaging conversation between Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, and Marc Aptakin, President of MAD Studios, as they delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the arts. Discover how AI is shaping the future for artists and the creative industry, the enduring importance of the arts in society, and gain insights into the exciting developments at...

Join Andy Cagnetta in this exclusive podcast episode as he sits down with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises and author of "Making Waves." In this inspiring conversation, Lisa shares her incredible journey from rising through the ranks in the cruise industry to breaking barriers as a female CEO. Discover behind-the-scenes stories from Celebrity Cruises, the future of...

On this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta... Andy is joined by Mike Mayo. Mike spent over 30 years at the South Florida Sun Sentinel, serving as a sports reporter, news columnist, and later as the dining critic and food writer for The Eat Beat before retiring in 2020. With a passion for both writing and food, he earned numerous journalism awards for his restaurant reviews, food features, and columns...

On this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta... Andy is joined by Steve Nudelberg, an author, expert sales trainer, consultant, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Steve created On the Ball – a company that invests time and talent in emerging businesses and corporate teams to help them grow.