Locality's Making Bank

Join us for an insightful conversation with James Donnelly, the driving force behind Castle Group . From his beginnings as an accountant in Ottawa to establishing a prominent presence in Florida's business and philanthropic circles, James's journey is a testament to dedication, passion, and community. In this episode, we delve into the secrets of Castle Group's success and the personal...

Join us in the heart of the #pickleball pandemonium with Michael Manglardi, VP of Operations at Diadem Sports . In this compelling episode, we unravel Michael's competitive, sports-filled childhood, his invaluable advice on mastering the art of selling, and Diadem's revolutionary 'grassroots' business model challenging the #tennis industry. Learn about the skill of hiring that shap...

Jeff Burns is an influential figure in the real estate industry and the co-founder of Affiliated Development . Join us as we dive into Jeff's remarkable journey and gain valuable insights from his experiences. Jeff shares his background, including the impact of the 2008 crisis, and discusses his transition to Florida. A key aspect of Jeff's approach is doing fewer deals exceptionally well...

Explore the intersection of philanthropy and business success with Kelly Alvarez Vitale , founder of Strategic Philanthropy . Drawing from her expertise in the nonprofit sector and integrated marketing communication, Kelly shares practical strategies for aligning philanthropic efforts with business goals. Explore her inspiring journey, discover networking opportunities through volunteering, and ga...

Join us for an inspiring episode as we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Howard S. Dvorkin, Chairman of Debt.com and a highly regarded debt and credit expert. Howard's unwavering determination, showcased by his favorite song "No Surrender" by Bruce Springsteen, has fueled his success in entrepreneurship, finance, and community service. Recognized for his achievements and phil...

Join sales expert and author Steve Nudelberg in this inspiring episode as he shares invaluable insights for achieving success. From embracing failure and learning from it to the power of consistency, Steve provides actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. He challenges the traditional approach to sales, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and sharing what you do...

On episode #12 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Founder of Lacin Kicks, Jeremy Lacin! Jeremy shares his journey of launching and scaling Lacin Kicks from 0 to 2,000 orders per month! Hit play and enjoy.

On episode #11 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Co-Founder of Primary, Lisa Skye! Lisa shares her experiences of being employee #2 at WeWork under serial entrepreneur Adam Neumann, working for famed Restaurateur Danny Meyer and ultimately launching her coworking business Primary. This episode is filled with tribulation and triumph! Hit play and enjoy.

On episode #9 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Founder of ABB Optical Group, the nation's largest distributor of contact lenses Angel Alvarez! Angel shares his story of growing up in Miami, starting a valet car parking service as a college student to entering into the optical space as a salesman. Angel has gone on to grow ABB to over $1.5 Billion in revenue.

On episode #8 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Founder of Future Tech Enterprise Inc, Bob Venero! Bob shares his story of growing up in New York, launching Future Tech Enterprise Inc using a creative funding strategy to growing revenues to about half of a Billion dollars. Hit play and listen in for another amazing episode of Locality's Making Bank podcast.

On episode #7 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Founder of General Provision, Tim Hasse! Tim shares his journey of being the Founder and CEO of multiple businesses all while being a Father and Husband. This episode is packed with insight on balance, determination and will. Listen in and enjoy.

On episode #6 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Founder of Wells Coffee, Brandon Wells! Brandon shares his story of gifting roasted coffee to family and friends to creating one of Fort Lauderdale's most popular coffee shops and brands. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in for an amazing story of tribulation and triumph!

On episode #5 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of UDT, Henry Fleches! Henry shares his story of launching UDT with "no customers, no experience and no money" to growing the company to over $400 Million in revenue today. 

On episode #4 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Founder of Sapoznik Insurance, Rachel Sapoznik! Rachel shares her story of being let go from her job while being a young mom with two babies to founding the 5th largest Insurance agency in South Florida.

On episode #3 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Digital Marketing Growth Hacker and startup Founder, Gamal Codner! Gamal shares his story of tribulation to triumph with us. Listen how Gamal went from learning Facebook ads to generating multiple 7-figures in revenue.  

On episode #2 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Recovery Unplugged, Andrew Sossin! Andrew shares his thoughts on having a strong mindset through tremendous obstacles, utilizing the resources around you as an entrepreneur and many other topics. Press play and enjoy. 

On episode #1 of Locality's Making Bank we are joined by Real Estate Investor and Developer Jarred Elmar! Jarred shares his powerful from "rags to riches" story and gives insight into what he has had to overcome to find success today. Press play and enjoy.  Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18ru0Sxqc_pFhEoSN3_0Hg