For this podcast, the Confident Retirement, there's a twist: I was the one interviewed, not the one asking the questions. (I like it better the other way - but that was fun - thanks for inviting me on, Kristopher Flammang CRPC®AIF®BFA®) Oh - and I'm not retiring :) Some of the things we talked about: * My early journalism career change to being a juvenile probation office for three years; • Why and how the Business Observer has made a transtions to #digitalfirst — and why we keep the focus on that; and • The lessons I've learned from interviewing hundreds of entrepreneurs ands business owners Take a listen!
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Great job Team VSC! Honored to be on the board of this awesome organization and see all your hard work up close!
As the official tourism marketing organization for the county, we take great pride at Visit Sarasota County in supporting our industry, all the while promoting our region as a must-experience destination. This week, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved our plan and budget for the coming year. We’re grateful for their support and trust as we continue to focus on keeping visitors coming, businesses open and residents employed, all year long. The work ahead of us is a significant undertaking, one that doesn’t happen without equally significant teamwork. So, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the people who will transform this plan into actionable solutions. - Kelly M. Defebo, CMP, VP of Marketing & Communications - Communications Project Coordinator, Olivia Turpening - Marketing Manager, Jessica B. - Sam Warner, Data CRM Coordinator - Director of Sales & Industry Relations, Suzanne Scully Hackman - Shantel Norman, Group Sales Manager - Sandrina McCloud, Destination Services Manager - Director of Sports, Peter Harvey - Sports Marketing Coordinator, Nathaniel Sweetman - Hunter Carpenter, MA, APR, Director of Community Relations & Partnership - Director of Finance & Administration, Andrea Hunt - Staff Accountant, Tammy Jones - Office Coordinator, S. Camille Seabrook, BSHS, BCPA - Summer 2024 Intern, Calvin Bien-Aime I am incredibly thankful for this best-in-business staff at VSC. Their dedication to our community make all the difference, and I couldn’t do my job without them. Together, we are committed to making Sarasota County a must-experience destination for visitors across the globe and better place for all those who call it home – and we’re just getting started.
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Podcast episode dropping Thursday! Thanks for coming on Mike Davis.
Tomorrow's episode of From the Corner Office features president and owner of Worthington Realty, Michael Davis, where he speaks about his major life transformation — which remains ongoing — in response to his depression and anxiety. It involves music, walking — lots of walking — and more. Available to listen tomorrow at 7AM: https://lnkd.in/enkWWb4C
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My latest leadership column in Business Observer is on Bryan Stern. His bio, in short: He's a Purple Heart combat veteran (Army and Navy!) who now runs an independent group, Tampa-based Grey Bull Rescue, that rescues Americans in dicey situations across the world. They've gone on 600+ missions and rescued 7.000 people. We talked over zoom while I was in a conference room in Sarasota and Bryan was standing in front of a stone wall in Lebanon. Hard to leave the conversation with not being wildy impressed with Bryan (and not only because we are both from NY and NY Mets fans -#LFGM.) Some snippets of Bryan's mindset: • Why does he do this? Loyally to his military roots. "That oath doesn’t have an expiration date,” Bryan says. “It’s like a tattoo. It never goes away." • The must-do factor for any leader: "Leaders never ever give up,. There is no no. It’s find another way.” Get to know Bryan in the link below!
No American left behind: The life of Tampa rescue guru Bryan Stern | Business Observer
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If you are going to be in Tampa next Monday, come check out The Economic Club of Tampa luncheon event!
Exciting News! Join us at ECOT on July 15th for an inspiring talk with Mark Gordon, Managing Editor of the Business Observer. He’s been with the Business Observer and Observer Media Group since 2005, and in that time he’s written about hundreds of entrepreneurs, companies, business owners and civic leaders, from Tampa to Naples. Mark is one of the top local leaders in journalism. He previously worked for newspapers and magazines in upstate New York, suburban Philadelphia and Jacksonville. Don't miss this insightful session! Email to attend --> econclubtampa@gmail.com #EconClubTampaBay #TampaBayBusiness #TampaBizNetworking #TampaProfessionals #TampaBayLeaders #businessobserver Mark Gordon Business Observer
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I say often at the Business Observer: We don't write stories to get clicks. We write to inform and inspire readers. And in year three of investing more time and resources into our digital news we have learned that our readers — business owners, nonprofit leaders, executives, decisionmakers and more in nine counties on the west coast of Florida — want one thing above all else. That thing is #news. So not surprising that out most viewed stories in the first half of 2024 are big news stories about people and entities doing something: buying, selling, demolishing closing, opening and more. Check out the top 10 in the story below - and if you haven't signed up to get our Daily Brief delivered to your inbox - do it now! PS: Hat tip to Louis Llovio for leading us to do more, go deeper and be better on #digitalfirst.
Top 10 Business Observer stories of the first half of 2024 | Business Observer
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Latest From the Corner Office podcast episode has dropped. Fun chat with Chon Nguyen who is an owner (a very active one) in both as restaurant business and an IT business. Some of Chon's wisdom includes: • In a growing business, treat your processes and systems like you are larger than you are And • Treat your team members with the same level of hospitality as you would treat customers. I've interviewed Chon a few times now and one other thing stands out besides the facrt that he's whip-smart. He's also an all around nice guy. Get to know him -listen below!
The merging of restaurants and technology with Chon Nguyen | From the Corner Office | Business Observer
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Pretty cool experience today: Was invited to throw out the first pitch at a Fort Myers Mighty Mussels game - thanks John Martin and Dan Lauer. (Not sure a tryout is forthcoming, but I didn't totally embarrass myself.) The pitch invite was part of a promotion of the Business Observer From the Corner Office podcast. John was a guest in episode 54, which dropped June 20. Take a listen here: https://lnkd.in/eTChY-ya
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Cool story here in the Observer Media Group about my good friend Michael A. Sisti and his involvement with a new kind of mob. Congrats on all your success Mike! Proud to call you a friend.
Sarasota author stirs up his own personal 'mob' | Your Observer
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New story in Business Observer I wrote about The ARK at JFK - one of the largest animal handling facilities in the world. It was founded and is run by a #Naples couple. Fun story to write!
Naples couple builds $65M animal handling facility at JFK airport | Business Observer
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1moCan't wait to listen! The Business Observer has done a great job making future-focused business decisions, including the digital-first focus that started before it became a necessity in the industry. Proud to know you and the team, Mark!