Small Biz Florida

Oct 29 2024 100 ep. 18 mins 1
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Small Biz FL was designed to highlight issues and promote business assistance resources available throughout the state of Florida.

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Ep. 289 | Navigating Small Business Success with Brett Barnhart from South State Bank

Oct 29 2024 14 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred takes listeners inside the 2024 Annual Small Business Success Summit, sponsored by the Florida SBDC Network. The episode features a compelling conversation with Brett Barnhart, Division President for the Treasure Coast at South State Bank. With over 24 years of experience in banking, Brett shares valuable insights on the growth

Ep. 288 | Empowering Florida's Small Businesses: Navigating Trademarks and Legal Protections

Oct 24 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred explores the essential realm of trademarks and legal protections with special guests Melissa Jada and Holly McFall, founders of SecureMark Legal. Recorded live at the 2024 Annual Small Business Success Summit, they discuss critical steps small businesses must take to safeguard their brands. The conversation emphasizes the signi

Ep. 287 | Patric Young's Journey from Basketball to Business: Insights from the 2024 Small Business Success Summit

Oct 22 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with keynote speaker Patric Young at the 2024 Small Business Success Summit in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Patric, a former professional basketball player and now a motivational speaker, shares his inspiring journey from competing under Coach Billy Donovan at the University of Florida to thriving as an entrepreneur. He disc

Ep. 286 | Empowering Small Businesses with Training: Insights from Lynn McNamee of Lone Armadillo Learning

Oct 17 2024 17 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred engages with Lynn McNamee, founder and president of Lone Armadillo Learning, to explore the critical role of employee training in small businesses. Recorded live at the 2024 Small Business Success Summit in Ponte Vedra, Florida, Lynn discusses how professional development is key to not only enhancing skills but also improving e

Ep. 285 | Navigating Startup Financing: Insights from Boyd Karren of Otro Financial

Oct 15 2024 16 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with Boyd Karren, founder of Otro Financial, to discuss the critical topic of startup financing. Recorded live at the 2024 Small Business Success Summit in Ponte Vedra, Florida, Boyd shares his entrepreneurial journey and the ways in which Otro Financial helps startups under two years old secure much-needed funding wh

Ep. 284 | Navigating Small Business Lending: Insights from Lake Michigan Credit Union

Oct 10 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred is joined by lending experts Nathan Shepard, Javier Jorge, and Daniel McDonald from Lake Michigan Credit Union. Recorded live at the 2024 Small Business Success Summit in Ponte Vedra, Florida, this conversation sheds light on the key differences between banks and credit unions, emphasizing how relationship-building can expedite

Ep. 283 | Harnessing IT Solutions for Small Biz Success: An Interview with HOCS Consulting

Oct 08 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Carol Graham and Isaac Altman from HOCS Consulting, recorded live at the 2024 Small Business Success Summit in Ponte Vedra, Florida. The conversation centers on how small businesses can effectively leverage IT solutions to streamline their operations and safeguard their data. Carol and Isaac dive into the importance

Special Episode: Collaborating with the SBA – Transforming Small Business Support in Florida

Oct 04 2024 19 mins  
In this special episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with Jonel Hein, the district director of the North Florida Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office. Together, they explore the pivotal role that the SBA and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) play in empowering small businesses throughout Florida. Jonel shares exciting updates, including

Ep. 281 | Exploring Florida's Small Business Ecosystem with Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish

Oct 03 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College, highlights the third annual Small Business Success Summit in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Sponsored by Florida First Capital and the Florida SBDC Network, the event gathers over 420 small business owners to network and share best practices. Tom

Special Episode: Hurricane Helene Recovery – Florida SBDC Network's Essential Support for Small Businesses

Oct 01 2024 14 mins  
In this special episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College, explores the vital recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Joined by Greg Britton, the state director of the Florida SBDC Network, the episode highlights the extensive support available to small businesses impacted by the dis