The Other Side of Potential

Richard Van Staten is the CEO of Quantum Solutions and the Chairman of Van Staten & Associates. Richard has a vast amount of experience as an entrepreneur and high-level leader, and he has also received numerous awards to include the Forbes Small Giants Award in 2018 and the Stevie Awards Executive of the Year for 2017-18. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and the President’s Sel...

Tom Starnes is CEO of Freedom Transition Partners, a succession planning and business brokerage firm dedicated to helping business owners secure a positive legacy as they step into the next adventure of business and life. Tom has a vast and impressive background as a C-Suite leader in corporate America to include experience in marketing and technology, He is also a leader in his community and serv...

In this noisy digital world, you can’t break through the noise, you just add to it. But consider this: you can get in on the conversation where your ideal customers are already listening. As a Navy veteran who ran nuclear power plants, Tom Schwab has a refreshingly unique approach. He focuses on time-proven strategies, then supercharges those strategies with today’s technology and podcast intervie...

Dr. Susan Spicer’s experience includes a richly varied background in forensic neuropsychology, clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, and research focused on many areas of brain structure and brain functioning. Dr. Spicer has spent decades studying the manner in which brainwave patterns impact our thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and she has extensive experience applying this research i...

Chris Schembra is a keynote speaker, Broadway Producer, sought-after dinner host, and entrepreneurial advisor whose passion lies in facilitating profound human connection in a deeply disconnected world. Chris is called on regularly by elite entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and award-winning creatives. In theater Chris serves as Producing Partner at OHenry Productions and formerly as Producer a...

Zachary Barber is President and Founder of Ovida Construction, a full service general contractor that was established by Zach and his partner Chris Schultz roughly five years ago. As general contractors, their emphasis is on preconstruction and value engineering, construction management, and design build, and they cater to residential land developers for amenity and hardscape improvements in new c...

Carl T. Howard was recruited by Sun Capital Partners to be the President and CEO of Fazoli’s Restaurants, Inc. in June 2008. Carl has diligently worked to rebrand and revitalize the Fazoli’s “Fast Fresh Italian” concept. After successfully repositioning Fazoli’s, the brand was sold to Sentinel Capital Partners in 2015. Since joining Fazoli’s, every sales and EBITDA record has been posted. The fran...

Sheriff Dennis Lemma was elected to the office for the Seminole County Sheriff’s office in January of 2017. Sheriff Lemma is a former US Marine and he holds degrees in criminal justice administration and administrative leadership. He’s also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Virginia. Sheriff Lemma is not only charged with leading his own workforce — he must also interface with complex envi...

Sharon Spano, Ph. D., helps business leaders transform how they think, adapt, and respond in complex business environments. As a business strategist, author, and Professional Integral Coach, she leads her clients through specific research-based practices that empower them to realign their business strategy with a life of meaning, accelerated performance, and increased profitability. Sharon is also...

Henry B. DeLozier is a Partner in Global Golf Advisors, the international specialist providing consulting services to the investment banking, real estate development, and golf asset ownership and operations business segments. He joined Global Golf Advisors in 2008 after nine years as the Vice President – Golf of Pulte Homes (NYSE: PHM). Given his background with residential real estate development...

William Vanderbloemen is an entrepreneur, pastor, speaker, author, and CEO/Founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group. He is a regular contributor to both Forbes and Fortune, and he is frequently asked to contribute to many media outlets on staff culture and team building. William has combined over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of executive search to provide...

Cyndi Shifrel is founder and owner of Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals. Now celebrating their 10th anniversary in the industry, Cyndi and her husband Darrin founded the company with a passion to, “set the standard as a reliable solution in the event rental industry.” They specialize in luxury event rentals and superior customer service, all with the passion to make each of their clients’ events a...

Rich Sheridan is the CEO and Co-founder of Menlo Innovations. Rich is also the author of  Joy Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love.  His company was founded in 2001 for the purpose, “To end human suffering in the world as it relates to technology.” Today Rich travels the world speaking about joy, creativity, and human energy in the workplace. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Ri...

Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of global performance marketing agency, Acceleration Partners. Under his leadership, Acceleration Partners has received numerous company culture awards, including #4 on Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards, Ad Age’s Best Place to Work, Entrepreneur’s Top Company Culture, and Inc. Magazine’s Best Place to Work. Bob is a columnist for both Forbes and Inc. and man...

Rob Emrich is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Gimbal Inc., a marketing technology that unites the physical and digital worlds. Gimbal recently acquired Drawbridge Media and counts over 10,000 customers including global giants like Ford, Citibank, Walgreens, and even small neighborhood businesses. This is a company that has received over $90 million in investment fundings from gian...

Dr. Tom Buckley is the founder and CEO of the Buckley Medical Home based in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Buckley has 30 years of experience creating and providing integrated services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Amongst his many accolades, he has been appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott as the Alzheimer’s Advisory Committee chair. He is also on the International Bo...

Don Emery is the President and General Manager of Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Don has over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, including his prior roles as general manager for the renowned Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, and Interlachen Country Club Country Club in Winter Park, Florida. Under his leadership, the latter two clubs were named platinum...

Rob Dube is the President of imageOne, a company considered by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Small Giant Companies” in 2017. imageOne is focused on what they refer to as document lifestyle management which ties in with the donothing™ movement which he has started via his book by the same title. Rob has been an avid meditator for over 14 years. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How valuab...

Frank Cottle is the CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices and Chairman of the Alliance Business Centers Network. Frank is a recognized expert on flexible working, the virtual office movement, and what is known as third place working. Prior to creating the Alliance brand, Frank successfully operated his own portfolio business centers in multiple locations across North America. What you’ll learn about in...

Judi Awsumb is the President of Awsumb Enterprises Inc, which was established in 2004 to provide growth strategies to companies experiencing shortfalls in revenue, gross margin, and net profit. Judi worked in corporate America for over 25 years as a high level executive. Her extensive background and track record in leading successful growth and profit goals provided a pathway to becoming an entrep...

Joshua Vickery is a vocalist, teacher, conductor, director, and arts advocate and is the proud Founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Community Arts which he founded in 2010. The organization consists of about 1100 artists in multiple choirs, an adult and youth symphony orchestra, children/youth arts program, theatre, School of Performing Arts, and arts and wellness initiatives. In a fe...

Austin Lasure is the Founder and CEO of Freedom Cleaning Solutions, a veteran-owned and operated cleaning company in central and northern Florida. Austin has a fascinating background in Special ops with two tours in Iraq and nine in Afghanistan. Eventually, that segwayed into private contracting opportunities overseas where he shifted into executive protection of American visiting dignitaries. Thi...

David Long is a speaker, author, and the Founder and CEO of MyEmployees, a 29 year-old firm in the Top 1% of Employee Engagement Companies. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How David went from moving back in with his parents to running a 10.5 million dollar business The way David uses his own company to test out what he’s going to do with his clients An example of how to recognize your emp...

Diana LaRue is CEO and owner of Appleton Creative, an award-winning and unique full-service agency that is at the core of innovative advertising and marketing. Diana has cultivated an agency that leverages its creative excellence and strong focus on branding into valuable results for clients. A community leader and supporter, Diana and her company have donated their many marketing talents over the...

Bette Fetter is the founder and CEO of Young Rembrandts, an afterschool drawing program focused on developing foundational art and drawing skills. She is the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller, Being Visual. What you’ll learn about in this episode:   How to go one step further from just starting your own business to building an amazing franchise opportunity for yourself How Bette designed her fami...