The Gold Coast Podcast

This episode of the Gold Coast Podcast is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had yet. Host Eric Winegard sits down with Jason Blair, President of Aastro Roofing Company, to unpack the mindset, failures, sacrifices, and relentless discipline it took to build a $15M roofing company from the ground up. But this episode goes way deeper than roofing. Jason opens up about growing up near Detro...

In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Austin Tennant, owner of Native Son Marine Services, for a raw and authentic conversation about entrepreneurship, boats, discipline, work ethic, and building a business in South Florida. Austin shares how he got started in the marine industry, the story behind Native Son Marine Services, lessons learned from commercial fi...

What does it take to build a successful business that lasts more than 30 years? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Mike Goldman, President of Gen-X Construction, Inc., a respected South Florida general contractor who has spent three decades building commercial spaces, long-term client relationships, and a legacy rooted in integrity. Mike shares how he knew...

What does it take to build a million-dollar business before 30? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Matt Neal, Owner of Ballwin Tree Service, a fast-growing tree service company based outside of St. Louis, Missouri. Matt shares how he grew his business to over $1 million in revenue, the lessons he learned from reinvesting too quickly, why marketing changed...

What does it take to thrive in South Florida real estate? In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with James Hackman, Realtor and Advocate for Homeownership with LaMacchia Realty. James reveals how one cold call led to a $3.5 million listing and nearly $100,000 in commission, proving that old-school prospecting and relationship-building still drive massive results i...

What if one lawsuit could wipe out everything you’ve worked your entire life to build? In this powerful episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Hillel Presser, Esq., MBA, one of the nation’s leading asset protection attorneys and the Managing Partner of Pressers & Associates. Hillel shares his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey, from selling candy on the school...

What if better energy, stronger immunity, faster recovery, and healthier aging were just one IV drip away? In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Andrea Trout, Part-Owner and Manager of Prime IV Hydration locations across West Boca, Delray Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, and Weston. Andrea shares her fascinating journey from attorney and real estate inv...

What happens when decades of real estate experience meet the ambition of a next-generation entrepreneur? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Debora Kampf and Grace Bucholtz, the mother-daughter team behind D&G South Florida Real Estate. Debora brings years of experience from the Chicago real estate market, while Grace, a recent Florida Atlantic Universi...

What does it really take to build a multi-million dollar business from nothing? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Jacob Godar, Founder & CEO of Scooters Lawn Care, to break down the real journey of entrepreneurship, no fluff, no shortcuts. Jacob went from making just a few hundred dollars a week… to building a rapidly scaling, multi-state business wit...

What if everything you’ve been told about health… is incomplete? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer,  founder of Own It Coaching and a leader in holistic performance, to break down the truth about mental, physical, and spiritual health. From high-performing entrepreneurs burning out… to why discipline isn’t actually the problem… thi...

In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Dafna Agajan, General Manager and Owner of Pink’s Windows in Fort Lauderdale & Boca Raton. Dafna shares her powerful and unfiltered entrepreneurial journey, from navigating divorce and becoming a single mom overnight, to building a thriving service-based business in one of the most competitive markets in South Florida...

In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Dr. William Balanoff, CEO of SmilePerfected and a former dentist with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Balanoff shares how he identified a massive gap in the dental industry and turned it into a multi-million dollar business—revolutionizing teeth whitening by eliminating one of the biggest pain points: sensitivity. From b...

From the streets of Chicago to building multiple successful construction companies in Florida, this is a story of discipline, reinvention, and legacy. In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Jorge Gutierrez, President of Insight Construction & Management, to break down what it really takes to transform your life. Jorge shares his journey from a chaotic upbr...

In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with David Pressler, CEO of DRD Enterprises Inc., for a conversation that goes far beyond business. From surviving Hurricane Andrew as a firefighter to developing revolutionary storm-proof structures, David shares his mission to change the way homes are built forever. His “Safe Dome” concept focuses on creating tornado-proof,...

Step inside the world of private aviation with the team behind Leviate Air, where trust, speed, and ultra-high-net-worth clients collide. In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Luis Barros (CEO/Founder), Michael Blume (VP of Sales), and Lisa Sayer (President of Jet Run Aviation) to break down what really happens behind the scenes of private jet travel. From $3...

In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Aric Lemon, owner of iCRYO, to break down the truth about health, wellness, and what’s really happening inside the medical industry. From cryotherapy and red light therapy to NAD, stem cells, and cellular health, Aric shares how optimizing your body at the cellular level can completely transform your energy, performance,...

What does it really take to go from survival mode… to financial freedom? In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Jonathan Mason, a top-performing insurance and financial professional who built his career from the ground up. Jonathan shares his raw journey from living at home, drowning in debt, and grinding multiple jobs… to becoming a leader in the insurance industr...

In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Andy Hernandez, CEO of The Roads Home Health and founder of Beyond Media Group, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain success across multiple industries. Andy’s story is anything but typical. Starting out working overnight shifts in the ICU, he saw firsthand how the healthcare system operates fro...

Most people think they know how to defend themselves… but the truth is, they don’t. In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with a self-defense expert, Pedro Rodriguez, Senior Instructor/Owner of Boynton Beach Martial Arts Academy, to break down what REALLY happens in a street fight and why most training, mindsets, and assumptions are completely wrong. From the dangers o...

What if you could build an entire business… just from Instagram? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Kevin Keen (aka “Mr. $500”), owner of Keen Auto Mall in Pompano Beach, Florida. Kevin shares how he built a thriving car dealership using social media as his primary lead source, without relying on traditional advertising platforms. From selling cars with just $5...

What if you could double or even triple your business… without working more hours? In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Jason Rich, Partner at Paradise Plumbing, Air & Electric, to break down the real strategies behind scaling a business from the ground up. Jason shares how he confidently takes businesses in the $1M–$8M range and rapidly grows them using syst...

What happens when you lose everything, your career, your income, your identity? In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Bruce Weinstein, also known as The Planman, to break down one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll hear. From building a $100M financial practice… to losing it all after the 2008 crash… to being forced out of the industry entirely, Bruce ha...

What if feeling tired, gaining weight, and losing energy isn’t just “getting older”… but something you can actually fix? In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast , Eric Winegard sits down with Jennifer and Manuel Fonseca , founders of Liquivida Wellness in Wellington, Florida —a cutting-edge medical wellness center blending traditional medicine with modern optimization. They break down the real r...

Most people think success comes from college degrees, perfect plans, and doing everything “the right way.” Joe Williams proves that’s not true. On this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with Joe Williams, a Desert Storm veteran turned entrepreneur and founder of HVAC CSI — a company built on one simple principle: tell the truth, educate the customer, and never cut cor...

From crack addiction, getting shot five times, and seven years in prison… to building a multi-million dollar paving company. In this powerful episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, host Eric Winegard sits down with entrepreneur Mike Tandoi, a man whose life story is nothing short of unbelievable. Mike shares the raw truth about his past — running nightclubs at 21, battling addiction, high-speed chases...