En Factor Podcast

Welcome to the En Factor, conversations with entrepreneurs who started, stumbled and succeeded.  I’m Rebecca White, and this month, during the holidays, we are featuring organizations that make the world a better place through their acts of service to people and communities. Today welcome Xavier Oliver, Director of Programs at Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. 

Welcome to the En Factor, conversations with entrepreneurs who started, stumbled and succeeded.  I’m Rebecca White, and this month, during the holidays, we are featuring organizations that make the world a better place through their acts of service to people and communities. Today I am pleased to welcome Ray Mohler and Wil White from Little St Nick back to the show. Welcome back, gentlemen. Thank...

Welcome to the En Factor, conversations with entrepreneurs who started, stumbled and succeeded.  I’m Rebecca White, and this month, during the holidays, we are featuring organizations that make the world a better place through their acts of service to people and communities.  Today I am pleased to welcome Tim Marks, the CEO and President of Metropolitan Ministries, to the show.

Today, we have a remarkable guest joining us, Joy Batra. She's a unique blend of corporate expertise and creative passion. Joy's journey from Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School to Bollywood and freelance consulting is an incredible story. She now focuses on blockchain compliance and is the author of "The Freelance Mindset." Join us as we explore Joy’s incredible journey and her insight...

My guest on today's episode of the En Factor is Akhil Seth. Akhil received his Masters of engineering science from the University of Oxford, where he captained the rowing team, led a sponsorship team for the Oxford Business Review, and rocked the freelance math tutoring scene. Akhil is currently the Head of the Open Talent Center of Excellence at UST, an IT services and consulting company. In this...

My guest on today’s episode of The En Factor is Matthew Mottola, Co-founder and CEO of The Human Cloud. Matthew’s personal mission of revolutionizing the freelance economy was inspired by his own experience when he found himself working on a project by project basis rather than as a more traditional company employee.  His book by the same name as his company, "The Human Cloud" is an international...

Welcome to another episode of The En Factor! I’m Rebecca White and today, I am excited talk with former guest, Cory Hymel, a technology enthusiast shaping the future of work and decentralized economies. When I decided to use this podcast as a platform to learn more about the future of workforce and the role of an entrepreneurial mindset, Cory immediately came to mind. Today Cory is VP of Product &...

In this captivating miniseries, we'll peel back the layers of the gig economy, uncovering its history, exploring its various platforms, and diving into the stories and experiences of gig workers from all walks of life. From the early days when college graduates flooded the job market in search of stability, to the modern era where gig work has become a way of life for millions, we'll trace the fas...

Sandy Yawn is best known as Captain Sandy. Sandy is a renowned superyacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience. In addition to being an established and respected captain, she is also the series lead on Bravo’s hit show, Below Deck Mediterranean. Sandy is one of only a handful of female leaders in her industry and is paving the way for women in the boating space. Througho...

Welcome to the EnFactor, conversations with entrepreneurs about how they find opportunity, build companies and overcome failure.  I’m Rebecca White and my guest today is Bailey Floyd the founder of Bais Creative, a boutique agency dedicated to enhancing brand visibility and engagement online.  Listen in to learn how the cornerstones of her business and personal model - namely, values, authenticity...

Get ready for an insightful episode of The En Factor! Today, we have a special guest joining us: Avin Samtani, a highly experienced entrepreneur with a knack for launching and expanding consumer products. With a proven track record in both the B2B and DTC sectors, Avin brings a wealth of expertise in sales, product development, marketing, and e-commerce. Avin's keen business acumen has allowed him...

Welcome to the EnFactor, conversations with entrepreneurs about how they find opportunity, build companies and overcome failure.  I’m Rebecca White and I’m excited to talk with Gareth Soloway. With over 20 years of experience, Gareth has dedicated himself to mastering technical charts and developing proprietary trading tactics - specifically in day and swing trading in financial and cryptocurrency...

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,...

Our special guest today is Dr. Jo Webber, the Founder and CEO of AtlasJobs, a groundbreaking white-label talent engagement and management platform. With a Ph. D. in Quantum Physics and a lifelong passion for technology, Jo is a serial entrepreneur and experienced board member with a remarkable track record. AtlasJobs is revolutionizing talent acquisition by empowering leading companies to position...

Welcome to the En Factor.  I’m Rebecca White and I am pleased you have joined us today to hear another story of entrepreneurial perseverance.  As the Co-Founder/Co-CEO of BIGGBY® COFFEE, the third-largest coffee franchise in the US, Mike McFall has amassed an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience in building a purpose-driven and sustainable business. In our conversation, Mike shares his pe...

Trey Taylor is an expert at strategic planning for C-suit leaders and the author of his new best-selling book titled A CEO Only Does Three Things. Trey has over 20 years of experience with practical knowledge, training, and consulting with some of the world’s largest companies. He has experience working in numerous industries such as insurance, finance and technology. Hundreds of CEOs have used Tr...

Welcome back to the En Factor podcast! I’m Rebecca White and today I am joined by Mario Peshev, a serial tech entrepreneur who is having a global impact from his home country of Bulgaria. Currently, at the helm of both Rush.app and DevriX, he's proving how strategic time management can shape the entrepreneurial landscape. But Mario isn't just building businesses - he's giving back by educating and...

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...

My guest on today’s episode of the En Factor is real estate developer, founder and CEO of Fuse Family Ventures, and serial entrepreneur Myles Sherman. Myles began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 24 with $5000 and a pickup truck.  Since then he has assisted in founding the Houston Entrepreneurial Organization (EO), is the founder and BOD member of Bank of Houston, and Keystone Bank, and h...

Jeff is the Co-Founder of Next Level Brands Hospitality, and also the Co-Founder of Forbici Modern Italian restaurant. If you are in Tampa Bay area, you must have surely heard of the food and service of Forbici. Jeff Gigante is a Florida native, has successfully developed a diverse collection of restaurant concepts, for 25 years, by earning a reputation for hospitality, community involvement, and...

My guest on today’s episode is Aaron May. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Florida State University, Aaron went on to begin his career as a tennis professional. Working in the tennis industry until he became The Director of Tennis at Esplanade Golf and Country Club. Aaron applies an entrepreneurial mindset in life and in 2019 saw an opportunity to pivot into a full-time...

Joseph is an alumnus of the University of Florida, and is a serial problem solver with more than 35 years of banking and business experience. His business journey is highlighted in his new book which was released in late June 2022. It details the crisis in 2008 with a touch of humor and the book is called “The Zero-Sum Game” In today’s conversation, we would love to learn more about his career tra...

Welcome to The En Factor! Today, I am privileged to host a true maverick, Robert "Bob" Johnstone. Bob’s journey isn’t just a tale of sailing or business, but the story of an entrepreneurial spirit that's guided him across the seas and through the realms of innovation. From learning to sail at two years old, to co-founding the internationally recognized J/Boats and MJM Yachts, he’s always had an un...

My guest on today’s episode of The En Factor is Andres Klaric. Andres is the co-founder of Fuse Finance, a next-generation loan origination software that builds custom workflows and integrations without compromising scalability and security.  Prior to starting Fuse Finance with his former Harvard Business School MBA classmate, Andres worked as an analyst, associate, and VP for Murdrick Capital, Cr...

Ira Kaganovsky Green, is the founder and owner of Free Brands Inc. Inspired by her 3 friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer and were told to switch to natural products, Ira got to work in her kitchen to create a line of natural cosmetics for her friends. Since then, the brand grew significantly and is now offered in over 300 spas across the United States.    Key Words: Opportunity Recogniti...