Jump for Joy with Jimmy Estrada

October 22, 2026

Jimmy Estrada worked in health care before he founded his own fintech company, Tampa-based JELA Payments. His backstory, too, includes an interesting twist: he worked in Los Angeles in the music industry before relocation to Tampa Bay. On this episode of From the Corner office, Jimmy and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon talk about his career pivots, the essential advice he has received from a trusted mentor, the meaning behind the name of his business and more.

3 Takeaways

(08:10) I make friends for a living
(12:25) Every leader needs patience
(17:15) Build relationships in order to create accountability

Timestamps

(00:00) Introducing Jimmy Estrada, owner, JELA Payments
(03:45) What is JELA Payments?
(04:30) How did you get into this business?
(06:15) Growing JELA Payments
(09:30) The Founder’s Circle
(12:25) One characteristic every leader needs
(15:10) What have you learned from mentors?
(17:05) Creating accountability without fear
(19:25) Avoiding burnout
(22:15) JELA Payments the rest of 2026

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