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Past Episodes

September 26, 2024
How to constantly look to do better and be better at work with 3D Cloud CEO Beck Besecker

Beck is the co-founder of 3D Cloud, a virtual reality and augmented reality software firm that works with furniture retailers, kitchen cabinet manufacturers and others. He previously founded another tech …

September 19, 2024
Finding the opportunities in any situation with Manatee Community Foundation’s Veronica Thames

Veronica was named executive director of the Manatee Community Foundation in August 2023. Prior to that role she was a senior vice president and COO of the Gulf Coast Community …

September 12, 2024
Busting the myth of the starving artist w/ Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson

Dr. Larry R. Thompson became president of Ringling College of Art and Design in July 1999. As the head of this pre-eminent art and design college, he is transforming the …

September 5, 2024
The pursuit of perfection with Integrity Employee Leasing President and CEO Robert Hensley

Robert Hensley has been president and CEO of Integrity Employee Leasing since 2021. The company handles back-office services for small and mid-sized businesses, from payroll processing and workers’ compensation coverage …

August 29, 2024
Building a strong foundation for leadership at Visit Sarasota County with Erin Duggan

Erin Duggan is president and CEO of Visit Sarasota County, a position she was appointed to after 18 years with the organization. Prior to being named CEO, Duggan was public …

August 22, 2024
From an office bombing to a real estate empire with Ian Black

Ian Black has been in the commercial real estate industry for some 60 years, first in his native Northern Ireland and, since 1982, Sarasota. He founded his own company in …

August 15, 2024
Get on the right flight path with Florida High Tech Corridor Council CEO Paul Sohl

Paul Sohl is CEO of the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, an economic development initiative of the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida and the University of …

August 8, 2024
Dare to be vulnerable and find your courage with Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson is a co-founder of Vidl Work, where she oversees business development, strategy, and innovation. She also works directly with clients, providing consulting, training, and coaching services. Johnson is …

August 1, 2024
Fine dining and fine-tuning your career with Grace Restaurant owner Jason Lutzk

Jason Lutzk is chef and owner of Grace Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille Beach. He’s professionally trained in classical French, Modern American, Mediterranean, South American and Italian cuisine and pastries. A Tampa …

July 25, 2024
Five decades of learning: The legendary real estate career of William Raveis

William Raveis founded his eponymous real estate brokerage 50 years ago, in an office above a grocery store in his hometown of Fairfield, Connecticut. The company has since become a …

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Read Corley

Read attended elementary, middle and high school in Manatee County. After graduating from Florida State University and navigating the pandemic, Read joined up with his father to create the podcast I 501(c) You - The Podcast for Nonprofit Board Members. As the podcast has grown, Read has created a path producing podcasts for others, including the Business Observer.

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