FSU PC College of Entrepreneurship

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews… Aerial Payne Aerial’s professional journey is defined by creativity, authenticity, and growth. She is the founder of Maranta Copy Co., a Panama City-based marketing company renowned for its personalized strategies, storytelling-driven branding, and “magical” social media enga...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews…Britt Matthews Britt Matthews is a Florida-licensed real estate broker, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and creative community advocate based in Northwest Florida. Since recommitting to the Florida real estate industry in 2012, she has focused on building businesses that balanc...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Jeff O'Hara. Jeff began his hospitality career in 1985, working part-time while a student at Florida State University. His career has taken him to every corner of the hospitality industry – he has worked in luxury boutique hotels and 1,000 room “supertankers.” He has manag...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews…Jason Hedden. Drawing on decades of experience in education and the arts, Jason Hedden is an in demand speaker at educational institutions, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits and corporations.  As a professional educator, actor, director, producer, author, c...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Join us for a special Lunch & Learn featuring  Bill Cramer  and his sons  Will and Chris  — the second and third generations of a family whose legacy of leadership and service has shaped business and community life across Bay County. Bill Cramer  is the President and Owner of  Bill Cramer Chevro...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Kim Godwin. Kim recently retired after an extraordinary 40-year career, making history as the first African American and first woman to lead a national broadcast news network . Under her leadership, ABC News remained America’s top network—home to Good Morning America, World Ne...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Edward San Juan. Edward is the President and co-owner of E. F. San Juan, Inc., a third-generation, 120-person, custom millwork and cabinetry manufacturer located in Bay County, Florida.  Edward has lived in Bay County since 1976 and has worked with the company full-time since...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews entrepreneur Mark McNees… Mark is the Founder & CEO of RedEye Coffee , Founder of Element3 , and an active board member of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce . His extensive experience spans both for-profit and non-profit ventures, where he has leveraged commerce,...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Former Speaker of the House Allan Bense… Allan Bense, born on a farm in Panama City, Florida, exemplifies perseverance and hard work. After losing both parents at a young age, he was raised by his grandmother and worked numerous jobs to support himself through school. Allan ea...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Kevin Elliott… Kevin Elliott is co-founder and director of Wewa Films and Redfish Film Fest. He was also a professor at FSUPC for nearly a decade, where he taught professional communication classes. Kevin moved to Panama City in 1988, when he was 13 years old, and has been par...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Avery Adcock, entrepreneur and owner of Dan's Pawn. Avery Adcock is a longtime resident of Panama City, having called it home for the last 34 years, though he originally hails from Mississippi and Texas. He earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering fr...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Wade Rinehart… Dr. Wade Rinehart was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and moved to Panama City, Florida, in 1981. He graduated from Mosley High School and Gulf Coast Community College with an AA degree before transferring to Florida State University, where he also graduated with the...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Brian Baber interviews Victoria Williams with VPA Design. Victoria Williams is the owner of VBA Design an Architecture firm with two offices located in Panama City, Florida and Fairhope, Alabama. She has over twenty-four years of experience in architectural design, construction, and contract adminis...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Join us for an Entrepreneurship Lunch and Learn at FSU PC, where I have the privilege of interviewing Bob Amin. This session promises to be an insightful exploration of Bob's journey from managing a single convenience store to becoming a multi-faceted entrepreneur, along with the lessons he has...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Will Owen is the Founder & President of JetBoatPilot, a multi-dimensional marine products brand headquartered in Panama City, Florida. Will is a 9 times patented designer, Author and Social Media Influencer and is widely acknowledged as a leader within the recreational boating community. As an e...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Zack Sanchez, a born and raised in Panama City, was raised by his native Puerto Rican parents, Ruben and Iris Sanchez. Rooted in a foundation of strong values—centered on faith, hard work, and love—Zack's character took shape as he observed his parents tirelessly managing their beloved local res...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program visit: https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Dr. James “Jim” Dever is a senior lecturer in both the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing and the Department of Management at Florida State University’s College of Business. His areas of expertise are marketing solutions, strategic management and entrepreneurship. In 2006, Dever was aw...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program:  ⁠https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Karen, a dynamic businesswoman, is renowned for her remarkable community impact through dedicated service. Beyond merely motivating and inspiring, she leads by example, catalyzing action and inviting us to contribute positively to the world. She firmly believes in the unique touch each of us posse...

For more information about the FSU PC Entrepreneurship Program: ⁠https://pc.fsu.edu/entrepreneurship Julien Recoussine has been training and coaching sales professionals for over 25 years.  He immigrated to the United States from France in 1985, completing his schooling in New York and Miami.  After a career in sales and sales management at Amazon, mostly in advertising, he began is entrepreneuria...