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Mark Gordon
February 26, 2016

Steel curtain

A banker-turned-entrepreneur used her business acumen to create a charitable concept that's surpassed $30 million in donations. She learned a few things along the way.

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Jean Gruss
February 19, 2016

Beware of the dog

Auto dealer Dennis Hampton created a device that monitors the cars on his lot. Now he's started selling it to other dealers and their lenders.

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Jean Gruss
February 19, 2016

Off the floor

When Travis Carlson joined his father, Al Carlson, in the flooring business in 2003 after graduating from college, the construction boom was in full swing.

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Mark Gordon
February 19, 2016

That loving feeling

A startup music business discovered glory days in a unique business model. It hopes to keep hitting the right notes.

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Steven Benna
February 12, 2016

A long shot

Jobs at FairWarning are in high demand. But the selection process is rigorous.

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Jean Gruss
February 12, 2016

Gig economy

Victory Marketing Agency maintains a roster of 23,000 people to staff thousands of corporate events a year.

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Mark Gordon
February 5, 2016

Go Greek

A restaurant franchise pro senses a great opportunity in an untapped market segment. He comes to the venture with many lessons learned.

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Jean Gruss
January 29, 2016

Wine whisperer

Jerry Greenfield, founder of Greenfield Advertising Group, Fort Myers

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Steven Benna
January 29, 2016

With purpose

Bonnie Silvestri found her passion tying community service to education.

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Steven Benna
January 29, 2016

Think ahead

Sports executive Scott O'Neil attributes leadership success to developing a strong culture. That takes the right attitude, and a lot of patience.

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Steven Benna
January 29, 2016

Making failure fun

Lessons from mistakes can be costly. But the long-term payoff has intangible value.

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Steven Benna
January 27, 2016

A four-step process, honed by a Tampa entrepreneur, will help you overcome failure

Joy Randels has raised more than $300 million for startups and other companies in her career.

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Mark Gordon
January 22, 2016

Trade up

The hunt for top employees at a renowned resort is in full blast in January. Will $2.4 million in salary increases push it to the top?

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Beth Luberecki
January 22, 2016

Neighborhood watch

A real estate data firm targets a unique segment: Pinpoint predictions into who will sell a home before it hits the market.

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Anita Todd
January 15, 2016

Take a hike

Conquering mountains is one way a Lakeland insurance executive fulfills his need for the extreme.

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