Advus After Hours https://advuspartners.com/podcasts/advus-after-hours/ Advus After Hours is a podcast focused on the intersection of innovation, finance and community in Orlando, Florida - hosted by wealth advisors Mitchell Lamoriello and Jeff Lee. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:20:40 +0000 en-US © 2026 Advus Financial Partners Focused on the intersection of innovation, finance and community in Orlando, Florida. Mitchell Lamoriello and Jeff Lee episodic Advus After Hours is a podcast focused on the intersection of innovation, finance and community in Orlando, Florida - hosted by wealth advisors Mitchell Lamoriello and Jeff Lee. Advus Financial Partners jamesbruehl@gmail.com false jamesbruehl@gmail.com Advus After Hours is a podcast focused on the intersection of innovation, finance and community in Orlando, Florida - hosted by wealth advisors Mitchell Lamoriello and Jeff Lee. No yes 2fd97395-3b42-550d-878c-4a872fa81853 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Inventing a First-of-Its-Kind Kids Water Brand – Lindsay Dykstra Kiley and Neda Khosrowzadeh of Swelly https://advuspartners.com/podcast/inventing-a-first-of-its-kind-kids-water-brand-lindsay-dykstra-kiley-neda-khosrowzadeh-of-swelly/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:41:44 +0000 905b102b-9247-5900-9654-c33509f6acaa Our guests this week are Lindsay Dykstra Kiley and Neda Khosrowzadeh, co-founders of Swelly and the creators behind a first-of-its-kind motorized water scooter designed for kids. Lindsay and Neda discuss the origin of Swelly, the challenges of launching and scaling a product in a highly regulated category, how their complementary skill sets and trust as partners drive the business forward, the role of social media and community in early traction, balancing entrepreneurship with family life, what’s next as they build Swelly into a broader family lifestyle brand, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:14 – Launching Swelly: The World’s Best Water Scooter 02:44 – What is Swelly? Product Explained 04:49 – Inspiration & Origin Story 06:15 – Naming the Brand & Early Branding Decisions 08:10 – Family, Content Creation, and Teamwork 10:53 – How Their Partnership Began 12:51 – Entrepreneurial Backgrounds 15:59 – Balancing Family & Business 19:11 – Purpose, Values, and Brand Vision 21:11 – Practical Steps: Turning Ideas Into Reality 23:05 – Legal, Compliance, and Being First to Market 26:01 – Product Design: Creating Something New 28:44 – Going Viral & Social Proof 31:35 – Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Growing Pains 34:31 – The Business Playbook & Learning from Mistakes 36:22 – Holiday Sales & Managing Growth 39:00 – Expanding the Product Line: Swelly’s Sunglasses for Kids 41:46 – Vision for the Future & New Product Sneak Peeks 43:31 – Community, Location, and Why Central Florida 45:08 – Big Goals: Retail, International, and Shark Tank Dreams 46:11 – Final Thoughts

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]]> full 20 1 Our guests this week are Lindsay Dykstra Kiley and Neda Khosrowzadeh, co-founders of Swelly and the creators behind a first-of-its-kind motorized water scooter designed for kids. Lindsay and Neda discuss the origin of Swelly, the challenges of launching and scaling a product in a highly regulated category, how their complementary skill sets and trust as partners drive the business forward, the role of social media and community in early traction, balancing entrepreneurship with family life, what’s next as they build Swelly into a broader family lifestyle brand, and more.

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Learn More: swelly.us

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:14 – Launching Swelly: The World’s Best Water Scooter 02:44 – What is Swelly? Product Explained 04:49 – Inspiration & Origin Story 06:15 – Naming the Brand & Early Branding Decisions 08:10 – Family, Content Creation, and Teamwork 10:53 – How Their Partnership Began 12:51 – Entrepreneurial Backgrounds 15:59 – Balancing Family & Business 19:11 – Purpose, Values, and Brand Vision 21:11 – Practical Steps: Turning Ideas Into Reality 23:05 – Legal, Compliance, and Being First to Market 26:01 – Product Design: Creating Something New 28:44 – Going Viral & Social Proof 31:35 – Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Growing Pains 34:31 – The Business Playbook & Learning from Mistakes 36:22 – Holiday Sales & Managing Growth 39:00 – Expanding the Product Line: Swelly’s Sunglasses for Kids 41:46 – Vision for the Future & New Product Sneak Peeks 43:31 – Community, Location, and Why Central Florida 45:08 – Big Goals: Retail, International, and Shark Tank Dreams 46:11 – Final Thoughts

This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> false no 46:32 No no Luxury Resort Experiences as a Lifestyle – Greg Spencer of Timbers Resorts https://advuspartners.com/podcast/luxury-resort-experiences-as-a-lifestyle-greg-spencer-of-timbers-resorts/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:55:19 +0000 https://advuspartners.com/?post_type=podcast&p=10419 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Resorts, to explore the evolution of luxury resort living and fractional ownership. Greg shares how his military background shaped his leadership, the challenges of workforce housing in high-end destinations, and why Timbers Resorts moved its headquarters from Vail to Winter Park. He also breaks down the differences between fractional ownership and timeshares, the rising demand for experiential travel, and how Timbers is redefining luxury hospitality and the future of high-end travel.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Resorts 03:31 Leadership Challenges in Development Projects 06:56 The Importance of Team Synergy in Global Operations 10:12 Real Estate Strategies in Hospitality 13:19 How Timbers Reciprocity and Priority System Works 16:43 Successful Real Estate Repositioning Strategies 20:19 Launching The Andiamo Collection and Strategic Branding 23:28 Rise of the Multigenerational Traveler 27:00 The Affordable Housing Dilemma 30:13 Embracing Authentic Communication in Hospitality 33:35 Creating Authentic Luxury Experiences in Hawaii 37:21 The Sparkle and Pop Revival 40:11 Business Development in Central Florida 43:34 The Community and Charm of Winter Park 47:05 Florida’s Business-Friendly Environment and Growth Potential 50:31 Traveling Made Easy in Central Florida 54:01 Importance of Community Engagement

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]]> full 19 1 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Resorts, to explore the evolution of luxury resort living and fractional ownership. Greg shares how his military background shaped his leadership, the challenges of workforce housing in high-end destinations, and why Timbers Resorts moved its headquarters from Vail to Winter Park. He also breaks down the differences between fractional ownership and timeshares, the rising demand for experiential travel, and how Timbers is redefining luxury hospitality and the future of high-end travel.

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Learn More: timbersresorts.com

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Resorts 03:31 Leadership Challenges in Development Projects 06:56 The Importance of Team Synergy in Global Operations 10:12 Real Estate Strategies in Hospitality 13:19 How Timbers Reciprocity and Priority System Works 16:43 Successful Real Estate Repositioning Strategies 20:19 Launching The Andiamo Collection and Strategic Branding 23:28 Rise of the Multigenerational Traveler 27:00 The Affordable Housing Dilemma 30:13 Embracing Authentic Communication in Hospitality 33:35 Creating Authentic Luxury Experiences in Hawaii 37:21 The Sparkle and Pop Revival 40:11 Business Development in Central Florida 43:34 The Community and Charm of Winter Park 47:05 Florida’s Business-Friendly Environment and Growth Potential 50:31 Traveling Made Easy in Central Florida 54:01 Importance of Community Engagement

This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> false no 54:25 No no Building Community Via Healthy Food – John Rivers https://advuspartners.com/podcast/building-community-via-healthy-food-john-rivers/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:45:50 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8434 Recorded live at the brand new 4 Roots Education Center in Orlando, Florida – Mitchell and Jeff chat with John Rivers, CEO and founder of the legendary 4 Rivers Smokehouse and Founder/CEO of 4Roots, a non-profit focused on promoting health, sustainability, and combating food insecurity through education and sustainable farming.

John describes the growth of Four Rivers, now a national brand, explaining how the new non-profit complements the success of the restaurant business, 4Roots’ new campus that employs nine growing systems and a living building powered by solar energy and built with sustainable materials, his passion to tackle systemic hunger and to help transform farming practices to restore soil health and ensure future food security, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to John Rivers and the growth of 4 Rivers 02:47 Overview of 4Roots Operations 07:46 The Essential Role of Soil in Sustainable Food Production 10:31 Reassessing Philanthropy and Mission Focus 13:13 Importance of Food Access and Education 15:56 From College Struggles to Career Resilience 18:40 Evolution of Project Design Over Time 21:17 Innovative Energy-Efficient Building Design 23:43 Valencia College Campus Initiatives 26:14 Inspiring Change Through Local Attractions 28:31 Building Strategic Partnerships for Community Growth 31:05 Addressing Community Food Insecurity 33:38 The Hidden Costs and Inefficiencies in the U.S. Food System 36:19 National Security Risks of Food Dependency 38:57 Community Impact: Over 2.3 Million Meals Served 41:32 Excitement and Steps for Community Growth

This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> full 18 1 Recorded live at the brand new 4 Roots Education Center in Orlando, Florida – Mitchell and Jeff chat with John Rivers, CEO and founder of the legendary 4 Rivers Smokehouse and Founder/CEO of 4Roots, a non-profit focused on promoting health, sustainability, and combating food insecurity through education and sustainable farming.

John describes the growth of Four Rivers, now a national brand, explaining how the new non-profit complements the success of the restaurant business, 4Roots’ new campus that employs nine growing systems and a living building powered by solar energy and built with sustainable materials, his passion to tackle systemic hunger and to help transform farming practices to restore soil health and ensure future food security, and much more.

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Learn More: 4rootsfarm.org

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to John Rivers and the growth of 4 Rivers 02:47 Overview of 4Roots Operations 07:46 The Essential Role of Soil in Sustainable Food Production 10:31 Reassessing Philanthropy and Mission Focus 13:13 Importance of Food Access and Education 15:56 From College Struggles to Career Resilience 18:40 Evolution of Project Design Over Time 21:17 Innovative Energy-Efficient Building Design 23:43 Valencia College Campus Initiatives 26:14 Inspiring Change Through Local Attractions 28:31 Building Strategic Partnerships for Community Growth 31:05 Addressing Community Food Insecurity 33:38 The Hidden Costs and Inefficiencies in the U.S. Food System 36:19 National Security Risks of Food Dependency 38:57 Community Impact: Over 2.3 Million Meals Served 41:32 Excitement and Steps for Community Growth

This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> false no 42:05 No no Growing a Pediatrics Business in Orlando – Dr. Michael Middleton https://advuspartners.com/podcast/growing-a-pediatrics-business-in-orlando-dr-michael-middleton/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:18:03 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8011 Jeff chats with Dr. Michael Middleton, owner of Middleton Pediatrics, about why he chose to locate his practice in Orlando, the challenges in growing from a small practice to a medical office that facilitates over 25,000 visits a year, how the community helped him along the way, pushing through the challenges of Covid, his thoughts on how social media and access to the internet has changed patient attitudes over time, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Dr. Middleton’s background and early days 04:22 – Picking a medical specialty 06:22 – Choosing the expand the practice 11:47 – The people who helped along the way 14:16 – The growth of Middleton Pediatrics 15:12 – Is there a baby boom in Orlando? 17:48 – Business doubts & unexpected challenges 23:56 – Surviving Covid by being nimble 35:45 – Why Dr. Middleton chose pediatrics 37:35 – Integrating your beliefs into business 41:05 – What part of running a medical practice could be applied to most businesses? 45:10 – How parents have changed over time 49:02 – Battling medical misinformation and hesitancy 58:15 – Disarming doubt in medical advice 59:05 – Outro

This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> full 17 1 Jeff chats with Dr. Michael Middleton, owner of Middleton Pediatrics, about why he chose to locate his practice in Orlando, the challenges in growing from a small practice to a medical office that facilitates over 25,000 visits a year, how the community helped him along the way, pushing through the challenges of Covid, his thoughts on how social media and access to the internet has changed patient attitudes over time, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Dr. Middleton’s background and early days 04:22 – Picking a medical specialty 06:22 – Choosing the expand the practice 11:47 – The people who helped along the way 14:16 – The growth of Middleton Pediatrics 15:12 – Is there a baby boom in Orlando? 17:48 – Business doubts & unexpected challenges 23:56 – Surviving Covid by being nimble 35:45 – Why Dr. Middleton chose pediatrics 37:35 – Integrating your beliefs into business 41:05 – What part of running a medical practice could be applied to most businesses? 45:10 – How parents have changed over time 49:02 – Battling medical misinformation and hesitancy 58:15 – Disarming doubt in medical advice 59:05 – Outro

This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> false no 59:28 No no Bringing Michelin Star Sushi to Orlando – Chef Mike Collantes https://advuspartners.com/podcast/bringing-michelin-star-sushi-to-orlando-chef-mike-collantes/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:13:49 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6921 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Chef Mike Collantes, owner of the legendary Soseki Modern Omakase restaurant, about his deep Orlando roots, his food journey starting as a cook at Sbarro all the way to creating a Michelin star-winning sushi experience, his thoughts on Orlando’s exploding food scene, the carefully selected team and design around his new Bar Kada sake bar concept, and much more.

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]]> full 16 1 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Chef Mike Collantes, owner of the legendary Soseki Modern Omakase restaurant, about his deep Orlando roots, his food journey starting as a cook at Sbarro all the way to creating a Michelin star-winning sushi experience, his thoughts on Orlando’s exploding food scene, the carefully selected team and design around his new Bar Kada sake bar concept, and much more.

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This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> false no 55:57 No no Changing Lives Through Song – Theresa Smith-Levin of Central Florida Vocal Arts https://advuspartners.com/podcast/changing-lives-through-song-theresa-smith-levin-of-central-florida-vocal-arts/ Thu, 16 May 2024 16:03:18 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6395 Mitchell and Jeff are joined by Theresa Smith-Levin, Founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Vocal Arts, non-profit music advocacy organization dedicated to providing the high quality training and performance opportunities to young artists. The guys discuss Theresa’s experience at this years Victory Cup competition, the importance of singing and performance for self-expression and healing, the societal perception of vocal talent and how it affects people’s willingness to engage in singing or the arts, the future of the organization, and much more.

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]]> full 15 1 Mitchell and Jeff are joined by Theresa Smith-Levin, Founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Vocal Arts, non-profit music advocacy organization dedicated to providing the high quality training and performance opportunities to young artists. The guys discuss Theresa’s experience at this years Victory Cup competition, the importance of singing and performance for self-expression and healing, the societal perception of vocal talent and how it affects people’s willingness to engage in singing or the arts, the future of the organization, and much more.

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Learn More about Central Florida Vocal Arts: https://centralfloridavocalarts.org

This podcast is produced by Advus Financial Partners, a wealth management firm located in the Central Florida area, that focuses on wealth and investment management, and retirement management.

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]]> false no 45:05 No no The Cost of Legal Aid For All – Jeff Harvey of Community Legal Services https://advuspartners.com/podcast/the-cost-of-legal-aid-for-all-jeff-harvey-of-community-legal-services/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:07:15 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6049 Mitchell and Jeff are joined by Jeff Harvey, CEO of Community Legal Services, a non-profit that provides no-cost legal services to vulnerable low-income communities in Central Florida. The guys discuss Jeff’s military service, connecting with mentors and developing a passion for leadership and service, and how those life experiences have helped CLS grow significantly, becoming one of the largest law firms in Central Florida.

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]]> full 14 1 Mitchell and Jeff are joined by Jeff Harvey, CEO of Community Legal Services, a non-profit that provides no-cost legal services to vulnerable low-income communities in Central Florida. The guys discuss Jeff’s military service, connecting with mentors and developing a passion for leadership and service, and how those life experiences have helped CLS grow significantly, becoming one of the largest law firms in Central Florida.

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]]> false no 41:38 No no The Power of Storytelling – Ashley Vann of Victory Cup Initiative https://advuspartners.com/podcast/the-power-of-storytelling-ashley-vann-of-victory-cup-initiative/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:25:41 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4361 Mitchell and Jeff are joined by Ashley Vann, Founder of Victory Cup Initiative, a non-profit that hosts an annual competition to help local non-profits amplify their stories, raise funds, and build community. The discussion ranges from Ashley’s background as a Winter Park native, her roots and early success in wealth management, how the skills she learned as a financial services professional helped seed the idea for Victory Cup Initiative, the success and future of the competition-based non-profit, and much more.

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]]> full 12 1 Mitchell and Jeff are joined by Ashley Vann, Founder of Victory Cup Initiative, a non-profit that hosts an annual competition to help local non-profits amplify their stories, raise funds, and build community. The discussion ranges from Ashley’s background as a Winter Park native, her roots and early success in wealth management, how the skills she learned as a financial services professional helped seed the idea for Victory Cup Initiative, the success and future of the competition-based non-profit, and much more.

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]]> false no 51:03 No no The Power of Neighborhoods – Eddy Moratin of Lift Orlando https://advuspartners.com/podcast/the-power-of-neighborhoods-eddy-moratin-of-lift-orlando/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:51:44 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4008 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Eddy Moratin, President of Lift Orlando, a non-profit dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods by building high quality, mixed-income housing and providing a cradle to career educational pipeline while improving community health and wellness. The conversation touches on topics such as the rich history of the black community in Orlando, how disinvestment opens the door to gentrification, the role of community partnerships in driving positive change, the success of the Lift Orlando method, and much more.

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]]> full 11 1 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Eddy Moratin, President of Lift Orlando, a non-profit dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods by building high quality, mixed-income housing and providing a cradle to career educational pipeline while improving community health and wellness. The conversation touches on topics such as the rich history of the black community in Orlando, how disinvestment opens the door to gentrification, the role of community partnerships in driving positive change, the success of the Lift Orlando method, and much more.

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]]> false no 58:30 No no Doing BBQ Different – Thomas Ward of Pig Floyd’s & Pigzza https://advuspartners.com/podcast/doing-bbq-different-thomas-ward-of-pig-floyds-pigzza/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:53:23 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3594 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Thomas Ward, entrepreneur and local restaurateur, about his history in the restaurant business and his latest dine-in sensation Pigzza – a fusion of smoked meats and Italian food. Thomas details his path from food trucks to award-winning dining establishments, his thoughts on Orlando as a food city, embracing criticism and radical honesty with customers, lessons he’s learned over the years, why a restaurateur would want to host a podcast, and more.

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]]> full 10 1 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Thomas Ward, entrepreneur and local restaurateur, about his history in the restaurant business and his latest dine-in sensation Pigzza – a fusion of smoked meats and Italian food. Thomas details his path from food trucks to award-winning dining establishments, his thoughts on Orlando as a food city, embracing criticism and radical honesty with customers, lessons he’s learned over the years, why a restaurateur would want to host a podcast, and more.

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]]> false no 46:43 No no Creating a Food Brand From Scratch – Wil Torres of Golden Dough Foods https://advuspartners.com/podcast/creating-a-food-brand-from-scratch-wil-torres-of-golden-dough-foods/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:03:36 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3490 Our guest this week is Wil Torres, founder of Golden Dough Foods and the manufacturer and product developer behind the number one extended shelf life yeast raised donut in the packaged sweet goods category. Wil and the guys discuss the story and rapid growth of Golden Dough, how a love of Shark Tank lead to Wil leveraging LinkedIn to create business opportunities for himself, the challenges of being an introvert in a sales-based industry, why he cut short his early professional golfing career to go into business, and more.

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]]> full 8 1 Our guest this week is Wil Torres, founder of Golden Dough Foods and the manufacturer and product developer behind the number one extended shelf life yeast raised donut in the packaged sweet goods category. Wil and the guys discuss the story and rapid growth of Golden Dough, how a love of Shark Tank lead to Wil leveraging LinkedIn to create business opportunities for himself, the challenges of being an introvert in a sales-based industry, why he cut short his early professional golfing career to go into business, and more.

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]]> false no 44:20 No no Making Private Markets Accessible – Neil Menard & Tom Sittema of StepStone Group https://advuspartners.com/podcast/making-private-markets-accessible-neil-menard-tom-sittema-of-stepstone-group/ Fri, 12 May 2023 18:01:58 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3444 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Neil Menard and Tom Sittema of StepStone Group, a global private markets firm that provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world and with $602 billion of total capital responsibility, including $134 billion in assets under management.

The guys discuss what it means to be a sophisticated investor in 2023, the importance of providing access to private markets to investors, the recent innovations they’ve see in the alternatives industry, the need for young people to seek out good mentors, how building and maintaining relationships are key to healthy client partnerships, and more.

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]]> full 7 1 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Neil Menard and Tom Sittema of StepStone Group, a global private markets firm that provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world and with $602 billion of total capital responsibility, including $134 billion in assets under management.

The guys discuss what it means to be a sophisticated investor in 2023, the importance of providing access to private markets to investors, the recent innovations they’ve see in the alternatives industry, the need for young people to seek out good mentors, how building and maintaining relationships are key to healthy client partnerships, and more.

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]]> false no 1:06:43 No no Helping Retailers and Restaurant Brands Grow Faster – Taj Adhav of Leasecake https://advuspartners.com/podcast/helping-retailers-and-restaurant-brands-grow-faster-taj-adhav-of-leasecake/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:39:51 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3375 Our guest this week is Taj Adhav, CEO of Leasecake, a service that makes managing a portfolio of leased properties easy and accessible for tenants and brokers. Taj discusses moving to Orlando from Canada when he was 17, how his time at Disney helped him realize he wasn’t a great CPA and also prepared him for working in startups, pitching Leasecake at Techstars, growing a startup in Orlando, and more.

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]]> full 6 1 Our guest this week is Taj Adhav, CEO of Leasecake, a service that makes managing a portfolio of leased properties easy and accessible for tenants and brokers. Taj discusses moving to Orlando from Canada when he was 17, how his time at Disney helped him realize he wasn’t a great CPA and also prepared him for working in startups, pitching Leasecake at Techstars, growing a startup in Orlando, and more.

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]]> false no 44:48 No no Creating Opportunity in Orlando – Rob Panepinto of GOVO Venture Partners https://advuspartners.com/podcast/creating-opportunity-in-orlando-rob-panepinto-of-govo-venture-partners-v2/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:23:24 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creating-opportunity-in-orlando-rob-panepinto-of-govo-venture-partners-copy/ Our guest this week is Rob Panepinto, Managing Partner & CIO of GOVO Venture Partners, a firm that invests in entrepreneurs building companies for which doing business with the government or navigating government regulations can be an important success factor – offering them capital, a deep understanding of government, and operational expertise.

Rob discusses why he made the transition from New York to Orlando, his experience cultivating entrepreneurs in the Central Florida area, helping businesses navigate difficult government laws and regulations, his thoughts on Orlando as someone who recently ran for mayor, and more.

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]]> full 5 1 Our guest this week is Rob Panepinto, Managing Partner & CIO of GOVO Venture Partners, a firm that invests in entrepreneurs building companies for which doing business with the government or navigating government regulations can be an important success factor – offering them capital, a deep understanding of government, and operational expertise.

Rob discusses why he made the transition from New York to Orlando, his experience cultivating entrepreneurs in the Central Florida area, helping businesses navigate difficult government laws and regulations, his thoughts on Orlando as someone who recently ran for mayor, and more.

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]]> false no 52:11 No no Recycling Soap and Saving Lives – Shawn Seipler of Clean the World https://advuspartners.com/podcast/recycling-soap-and-saving-lives-shawn-seipler-of-clean-the-world/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:10:06 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3106 Our guest this week is Shawn Seipler, the founder and CEO of Clean the World, a social enterprise dedicated to the mission of saving millions of lives around the world while simultaneously diverting hotel waste.

Shawn discusses the origins of Clean the World, what inspired him to start the soap recycling company, the positive effect recycling hotel waste has on the world, why Orlando is the perfect place for such a venture, his recent media appearances on Dirty Jobs and The Kelly Clarkson Show, and the challenges and benefits of soap recycling during a worldwide pandemic.

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]]> full 3 1 Our guest this week is Shawn Seipler, the founder and CEO of Clean the World, a social enterprise dedicated to the mission of saving millions of lives around the world while simultaneously diverting hotel waste.

Shawn discusses the origins of Clean the World, what inspired him to start the soap recycling company, the positive effect recycling hotel waste has on the world, why Orlando is the perfect place for such a venture, his recent media appearances on Dirty Jobs and The Kelly Clarkson Show, and the challenges and benefits of soap recycling during a worldwide pandemic.

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]]> false no 48:09 No no High-Net-Worth Protection in the Digital Age – Dr. Chris Pierson of BlackCloak https://advuspartners.com/podcast/high-net-worth-protection-in-the-digital-age-dr-chris-pierson-of-blackcloak/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:10:22 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2925 Our guest this week is Dr. Chris Pierson, the founder and CEO of BlackCloak Cyber Security, a firm focused on digital protection for high-level executives and high-net-worth individuals. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of fighting cybercrime and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Dr. Pierson discusses his background in cyber security and the evolving risk landscape, including the early days of the internet and the growing threat of cybercrime, how his background in the intelligence community and experience in various organizations has influenced his approach to cyber security, and common-sense approaches to personal digital protection.

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]]> full 2 1 Our guest this week is Dr. Chris Pierson, the founder and CEO of BlackCloak Cyber Security, a firm focused on digital protection for high-level executives and high-net-worth individuals. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of fighting cybercrime and has held various leadership roles in organizations such as the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Dr. Pierson discusses his background in cyber security and the evolving risk landscape, including the early days of the internet and the growing threat of cybercrime, how his background in the intelligence community and experience in various organizations has influenced his approach to cyber security, and common-sense approaches to personal digital protection.

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]]> false no 48:02 No no Building Connections in Orlando – Jay Chaudhari of 1858 Capital Partners https://advuspartners.com/podcast/building-connections-in-orlando-jay-chaudhari-of-1858-capital-partners/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:47:49 +0000 https://advuspartners.wpenginepowered.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2664 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Jay Chaudhari, Executive Director at 1858 Capital Partners, on growing up in and doing business in Orlando.

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]]> full 1 1 Mitchell and Jeff chat with Jay Chaudhari, Executive Director at 1858 Capital Partners, on growing up in and doing business in Orlando.

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