Small Biz Florida

Jan 30 2025 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. 296 | Master SBA Financing with Rapid Business Plans: Insights from Ross McClellan

Jan 30 2025 13 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred sits down with Ross McClellan, Director of Business Development at Rapid Business Plans, during the 2024 Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (FLAGGL) Conference at the JW Marriott in Orlando. Ross shares the pivotal role business plans play in securing SBA loans and funding for small businesses. He highlights R

Ep. 295 | Social Media Strategies for Small Biz Owners with Chelsea Krost

Jan 28 2025 26 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred welcomes Chelsea Krost, founder of Chelsea Productions, during the 2024 Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (FLAGGL) Conference. Chelsea shares her inspiring journey from starting in radio at just 16 years old to becoming a leading digital media expert. The conversation dives deep into the essential role of soc

Ep. 294 | How to Maximize Your Business with Fractional CFO Services at ONE10

Jan 23 2025 14 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred welcomes Tim Roverts, who serves as Manager of Business Development & Integration at ONE10, during the 2024 Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (FLAGGL) Conference at the JW Marriott in Orlando. Tim shares his background and discusses the services provided by ONE10, which include business valuations, outsou

Ep. 293 | Exploring New SBA Programs and Capital Access with Randy Puckett and Sandro Murtas

Jan 21 2025 19 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred broadcasts from the 2024 annual FLAGGL conference in Orlando, focusing on small business capital access. Featuring guests Randy Puckett, Senior Financial and Loan Specialist in the Office of Financial Assistance at the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Sandro Murtas, Lead Export Finance Manager in the Office of Internatio

Ep. 292 | Enhancing Small Business Construction Projects with Tetra Tech's Aaron Bartel

Jan 16 2025 10 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Aaron Bartel, Construction Manager at Tetra Tech. They discuss the 2024 FLAGGL Conference in Orlando, focusing on small business lending and government loans such as SBA loans. Aaron shares insights from his professional background, Tetra Tech's role in supporting construction projects for small businesses, and the i

Ep. 291 | Navigating SBA Loans and Business Valuations with Withum's Experts

Jan 14 2025 14 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred broadcasts from the 2024 FLAGGL Conference, focusing on government-guaranteed lending, particularly SBA loans. Featuring guests Matthew Barrett, Business Executive at Withum, and Brian McIntyre, Partner at Withum (Forensic & Valuation Services), the discussion covers the importance of business valuations and strategies for

Ep. 290 | Boosting Small Business Lending Efficiency with FinTech Innovations

Jan 09 2025 12 mins  
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred broadcasts from the 2024 annual FLAGGL conference in Orlando. During the event, Tom interviews Joshua Talbert, the co-founder and chairman of mysherpas, a FinTech company revolutionizing small business lending. Joshua details how mysherpas simplifies the often complex lending process by leveraging technology to enhance communic

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