Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we unveil the blueprint of success in LinkedIn with Harris Fanaroff of Linked Revenue based out of the Washington, DC metro area! Catch this incredible interview where Harris spills the secrets to growing a business in one of the most underrated social media platforms. He shares how stand out on LinkedIn and gives us proven strategies anyone can use to build their brand. Harris shows us how to transform our LinkedIn profile...
Jun 24, 2025•41 min
In this engaging interview on The DMV Business Show , host Otto Sevilla talks with David Stocks, Jr. , President and CEO of Stocks General Contractors , a company out of Virginia that specializes in underground utility construction, water lines, sewer, and storm drains, as well as electrical and communications work. Born and raised in the DMV area, David comes from a family with a 3rd-generation construction background. His father, David Sr., worked for various companies and also h...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we share the journey of Jesse Konig , Co-Founder and CEO of Jesse and Ben's and Swizzler . We delve into Jesse's background, his journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant to consumer packaged goods, and the challenges he faced along the way. Jesse met his co-founder Ben while studying at Wake Forest University. Initially, they studied business with a focus on finance but l...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we feature Jay Nwachu , President and CEO of Innovation Works . He shares his inspiring journey and the mission of his organization. Innovation Works is a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore City, dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by supporting social entrepreneurs and providing impact investing. Innovation Works was founded with the goal of testing the model in Baltimore Cit...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Excited to introduce Dr. Minnie Cruz-Tolentino , the Founder and Medical Director of My Wellness Physicians , a weight loss clinic in Leesburg, Virginia on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla this week. Dr. Cruz-Tolentino's unique approach to weight loss combines physical health with chronic issues and patient goals, providing a holistic solution for those seeking a healthier lifestyle. We will delve into her personal background, cultural heritage, and experiences as a Filipino docto...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we feature Cecilia Hodges , the Regional President at M&T Bank , has dedicated her career to serving the Greater Washington DC and Virginia market. With a rich history, M&T Bank prides itself as a community bank, despite being the 11th largest bank in the country. Cecilia's role is crucial in maintaining the bank's strong presence in the region. Born and raised in Rocky Mount, Virginia,...
May 20, 2025•49 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we feature Brian Valdivia , CEO of Beltway Lending , to share his personal and professional journey in the real estate industry. As a full-time real estate investor, Brian has accumulated over 200 rentals in under four years, demonstrating his expertise and success in the field. He joined forces with his partner to establish Beltway Lending, a company that caters to investors seeking to fix and fli...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we share the journey of Abe Kamarck , the Founder and CEO of True Made Foods . He shares his childhood story, growing up in various places, including the DC area, Brooklyn, New York, and Bethesda, Maryland. He has fond memories of his time in the DC area, where he attended public schools in Montgomery County. He also mentions his experience of living in Brooklyn, which was vastly different...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla on this interview with Carl Brown , the Executive Director of the DC Small Business Development Center at Howard University , we gain valuable insights into his life, career journey, and the factors that have contributed to his success. Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, Carl's early environment was marked by a strong emphasis on academics and sports, which instilled in him a competitive spir...
Apr 29, 2025•58 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we are excited to share the journey of Tom Marotta , the Founder and CEO of The Spaceport Company , has a unique background in urban planning, the aerospace industry, and regulatory bodies. With a career spanning over two decades, Tom has worked in various roles, including city planning, foreign service, and commercial space transportation. His experience has prepared him well to tackle the ch...
Apr 22, 2025•51 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we feature Blake Pierre , a talented mixed media artist. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and later moved to the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area at the age of 10. Growing up in a small town with limited exposure to art, Blake discovered his passion for drawing and anime as a child. He also developed a strong interest in martial arts, earning a black belt in taekwondo at a young age. B...
Apr 15, 2025•54 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we feature Bree Jones , the Founder and CEO of Parity Homes , a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing vacant neighborhoods in Baltimore City by renovating and selling homes to community members who are prepared to own a home through financial literacy and mortgage literacy training. Parity aims to narrow the racial wealth disparity in home ownership rates. The organization has already comple...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we highlight our guest Samantha McKenna ! Sam is the Founder of #samsales Consulting out of the Washington, DC metro area. She is an award-winning sales leader who is on a mission to make a positive impact on the sales profession by helping organizations improve their sales, marketing, demand generation, and finance. Originally from Switzerland and moved to the United States when she was five. At a young age she was exposed to entrepren...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we are excited to share the journey of Mack Anderson , CEO and Co-Founder of Zenjoy . They are pioneering a stress relief drink company. From his early days as a soccer-loving entrepreneur to his successful venture into the beverage industry, Mack's passion for innovation and well-being has led to a remarkable brand that's making waves in the market. We will explore Mack's remarkable journey, from ...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we hear the inspiring story of entrepreneur, Keya Wingfield , CEO and Founder of Daksh Foods and Keya & Co. and winner of the Food Network Spring Baking Championship! She overcame challenges and leveraged her passions to build successful businesses. Keya, shares her personal and business journey, which began with her childhood exposure to diverse cultures and lifestyles in Bombay, India. She starte...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we feature Joe Cody , the Founder of Grain Fertility , a care coordination and fertility patient navigation service. Grain Fertility aims to support patients undergoing fertility treatments and clinics by providing patient empowerment coaches, a secure application to organize treatment information, and guidance on navigating the complex process. The service is led by medical professionals who translate com...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we meet ImagineBC Founder and CEO Erik Rind . They are a social media platform, aimed to revolutionize the way users interact with the digital world by offering a fair compensation system for their personal data, time, and intellectual property. The platform allows users to earn points by watching ads or completing surveys, which can be redeemed for premium content without requiring a credit card. Erik Rind's ...
Mar 04, 2025•59 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we meet Dr. Anita Kulkarni , an award-winning board-certified plastic surgeon and Owner of DC Plastic Surgery Boutique , shares her inspiring story of pursuing her passion and building a private practice in Washington, DC. With a mission to create a safe and comfortable environment for women, particularly in the intimate field of plastic surgery, Dr. Kulkarni emphasizes the importance of personalized care ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we showcase the inspiring journey of Ramon Tejada , the Co-Founder and CEO of Fresco , a commercial cleaning company, shared his life story and entrepreneurial journey on The DMV Business Show. The conversation highlights his immigrant journey, his experiences as an adult, and the growth of Fresco from a small startup to a successful commercial cleaning company. Ramon was born in the Dominican Republic and mov...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we showcase the inspiring journey of Patrick "Sarge" Avon , Owner of Sarge Athletics , I was struck by his passion for fitness and his unique approach to helping people improve their physical well-being. With two locations in Frederick, Maryland and Bethany Beach, Delaware, Sarge Athletics has become a go-to destination for youth athletes looking to get stronger and more confident, as well as adults seeking genera...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we meet Mike Manatos , a 3rd generation native Washingtonian who has dedicated his life to public policy, government relations, and philanthropy. As the Executive Director of the Washington Oxi Day Foundation and President of Manatos & Manatos , a government relations public affairs firm, Mike has been involved in various initiatives that promote US-Greece relations, US-Cyprus relations, and religious fre...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we meet Elizabeth (Liz) O'Donnell , the Founder and CEO of Aaliyah in Action , a non-profit organization providing bereavement support to families who have experienced baby loss shares her personal story and journey. As a former elementary teacher, Liz's life took a drastic turn after the stillbirth of her daughter, Aliyah. Liz shares her experience of being pregnant with Aliyah and having a seemingly healthy p...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we showcase the inspiring journey of Scott Parker . Who has built a reputation for himself as a savvy businessman in the DMV (Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area with a knack for identifying opportunities and turning them into successful ventures. From his humble beginnings as a bar owner to his current ownership of multiple brands and companies, Scott's journey is a testament to the power of hard work, p...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In this week's episode of The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla we wish you a Happy Holidays! Stay tuned for the continuation of Season 4 as we pick it back up next year. Until then - cheers! This episode is sponsored by: SEVI - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture https://seviproperties.com/ LET'S CONNECT! LinkedIn: ...
Dec 03, 2024•3 min
In this week's episode of The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla we have McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II , Founder and Managing Partner at RareBreed Ventures out of Baltimore, Maryland! He is from Baltimore and played sports growing up but was really good at math and science, played football and was in the robotics team and engineering club. Mac's entrepreneurial journey started in 2010 when he and two of his best friends decided to start a company. In 2012 it started to t...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min
The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla is excited to introduce Dr. David Palank , President of San Miguel School , to share his remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and achieving success. San Miguel School serves at-risk boys from underserved communities. Many of the young men are often overlooked and miss out on the opportunity to build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and the community. It first starts with their education and building of chara...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we showcase the inspiring journey of Gregory Vetter, Founder and CEO of Alta Fresh Food Company and Homegrown Brands. He is the author of his upcoming book " Undressed : The Unfiltered Story of My Failed American Dream and How It Led to Success" , were he shares his remarkable journey. As a child, Greg was fascinated by all sports and spent a lot of time outdoors, enjoying activities such as crabbing and fishing on th...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla is excited to introduce Carlos Talamante , Senior Vice President and Private Client Adviser at Bank of America Private Bank in Washington, DC. He was born in Mexico but moved to the United States with his family at the age of six months. He grew up in Colorado and later moved around the country before settling in Washington D.C. Carlos's early career began in petroleum and chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico, but he ...
Nov 05, 2024•41 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we meet David Gadis , CEO and General Manager of DC Water to discuss the company's mission and accomplishments. As a leading provider of drinking water and wastewater treatment services, DC Water serves over 2 million customers in the Washington, D.C. area and surrounding counties. The company's wastewater treatment plant is one of the largest and most advanced in the world, processing over 1 billion gallons of waste...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Join us on The DMV Business Show with Otto Sevilla as we meet Kara Redman , Founder & CEO of Backroom , a marketing brand strategy agency that has been in operation for over 10 years and located in the Baltimore, Maryland area. With a background in in-house marketing and a passion for the fast-paced and creative agency world, Kara has established herself as a leader in her industry. In this summary, we will delve into Kara's journey, from her early days in the...
Oct 22, 2024•51 min
