Florida Business Minds
Florida Business Minds
The Florida Business Journals
Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.
Orlando: Tavistock CEO Craig Collin Shares Lake Nona Magic
Perhaps no development company in America does large scale master-planned communities as well as Tavistock. With Lake Nona and Sunbridge in Central Florida, and Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, Tavistock is redefining how thousands of people live- with the input of residents. CEO Craig Collin shares his insight and vision with OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao.
May 6, 2025
27 min
Tampa Bay: Alicia Schulhof on Challenges and Opportunities in Pediatric Care
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital has found the right leader in Alicia Schulhof. She brings over 20 years of leadership in health care and is revitalizing the hospital's image and impact in the community. It’s expanding into Wesley Chapel, a rapidly growing area, with a 56-bed hospital and additional clinic space. In this episode, she shares her story with TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner.
Apr 29, 2025
21 min
South Florida: How AI and Hybrid Work are Transforming the Legal Profession
The pandemic forced change in many industries including the legal profession. Then along came artificial intelligence, saving time but slashing billable hours and altering client expectations. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez welcomes SMGQ Partner and Florida Bar President Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr. to share how the changing legal landscape is impacting the profession.
Apr 22, 2025
14 min
Jacksonville: PR Pro Jason Mudd - The Tools Have Changed, But the Profession Remains the Same
Naturally curious and an early adopter of the internet and more recently artificial intelligence, Axia Public Relations CEO Jason Mudd has built a national PR powerhouse from Jacksonville. In this episode, JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon connects with Mudd for industry insight that benefits business owners and fellow PR teams.
Apr 15, 2025
23 min
Orlando: Align CEO Dena Jalbert Reports the M&A Market is Hot In Spite of Tariff Shock
Several key factors combine to make 2025 potentially a big year for mergers & acquisitions. In this episode, Orlando Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao invites Align Business Advisory Services Founder & CEO Dena Jalbert to share why. She also expands on the importance of technology and AI in building business valuations, and offers advice for upcoming leaders.
Apr 8, 2025
31 min
South Florida: Carlos Fernandez-Guzman Explains Why Tariffs May Be a Good Thing
With consumer confidence waning and recession fears rising in national surveys, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez calls on Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, President and CEO of Pacific National Bank for insight and perspective. The banking and business turnaround veteran shares his contrarian take on tariffs, and outlines steps business owners should take to diversify their banking relationships.
Apr 1, 2025
20 min
Tampa Bay: Cirkul Co-Founder Garrett Waggoner on the Hydration Company's Super Bowl Splash
Just over a month after the Tampa Bay start-up debuted its first Super Bowl commercial, Co-Founder Garrett Waggoner is gauging the success. The hybrid hydration company with its innovative bottle design allows users to control how much flavor they add to their water. TBBJ Editor Alexis Muellner invites Waggoner to share an update on the company's growth and future plans.
Mar 25, 2025
23 min
Jacksonville: JU President Tim Cost Offers an Upbeat Assessment of Higher Ed's Impact Across Florida
As the first alumnus to serve as Jacksonville University President in the school's 85 year history, Tim Cost has a unique perspective and approach. After a successful, high profile career in the corporate world, he's brought a business-focused agenda to JU, and it's paying off. In this episode, he shares an update and outlook with JBJ Editor-in-Chief James Cannon.
Mar 18, 2025
24 min
Orlando: Hispanic Chamber CEO Pedro Turushina Extends Reach to All Central Florida Business Owners
The biggest misconception about the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando? That it's only for Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs. President & CEO Pedro Turushina joins OBJ Editor-in-Chief Richard Bilbao to share why he and his team are supporting all businesses across the region, and at the same time offering support for their Hispanic members.
Mar 11, 2025
21 min
South Florida: The State of Healthcare in South Florida with Broward Health CEO Shane Strum
Currently serving the dual role of President/CEO of Broward Health and Interim CEO of Memorial Healthcare, few have a pulse on the healthcare market as strong as Shane Strum. In this episode, SFBJ Editor-in-Chief Mel Melendez invites one of the busiest executives in the business to share what's happening, plus the collaboration between Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare, and the possibility of a future merger.
Mar 4, 2025
14 min
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