Hello Podcast Fam! We are now weeks into the era of COVID-19, but a new routine is now coming around. As things start to become "norm" a bit, we dive into a great podcast episode with a business owner that has been BUSY! Raleigh Faust of Chain Reaction joins us and we talk about how sales of bicycles have exploded during this time and it's not the student audience he is used to, it's everyone else that is enjoying recreational riding again! Hear the adjustments they have made to be more efficien...
May 06, 2020•30 min
Podcast Fam! Holly Moebus, Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Thomas Group joined us for the EPIC Episode 100 just a few weeks ago, so we thought it would be great to do a little catch-up with her because A LOT had changed in a month! We discuss the impact on real estate immediately after COVID-19 started entering the community. We talk about some of the new processes, the fear that some people have, and whether or not a repeat of what happened in 2008 is a possibility. We also hear about som...
May 05, 2020•40 min
Excited to catch up with my friend Adam Brewer from Adam's Rib Co. Here is a guy that is hugely invested in the community and we chat with him to hear how they "tighten the belt" and come together with vendors and employees to keep operating at the greatest possible capacity. Will deliveries and take out be the "new norm"? Will this stick? Will people eat in restaurant dining rooms again or will the dining room be gone or will it be spread out permanently? Hear about the outpour of support from ...
May 04, 2020•28 min
Podcast Fam! Join us for an episode with Amanda Carreon of A Divine Closet! We discuss her uptick in calls and work because people are stuck at home and are looking to do some home improvement! We also hear how Zoom has become her new tool for closing deals, getting closet measurements, and much more. What does Amanda think the future holds for her business? Will business increase? Decrease? Will Zoom calls be the thing that "sticks" post-pandemic? Will the customer experience change forever? Fi...
May 01, 2020•27 min
Are you a small business? Did you get your PPP funding? Podcast Fam! Today we have Luis Salazar of Lendio joining us on the show and we dive into everything PPP and talk about Round 2 of funding. The first round of government funding ran out quick. It had a rough rollout. Some large businesses ended up getting the funding when small businesses were the ones that really needed it. We share our thoughts on that and we discuss round two of funding, what to expect, the economic impact this could hav...
Apr 30, 2020•34 min
Stuck at home and not sure what to do with this extra time? Create content! Build brand! Share your story! There is so much opportunity because we can all relate to the same thing... This virus! We have my friend Juanca (Juan Carlos) of Innovaleaf on the show and we dive into this and all things marketing as a small business while being affected by COVID-19. Connect with Juanca at https://www.innovaleaf.com/ -------- Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on busin...
Apr 29, 2020•32 min
Podcast Fam! Jill Nash of Advantage Media Promotions joined us on this episode to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the event industry and specifically on the events she has in the pipeline. In this episode, we discuss the leaders to look to during this crisis, the future and what may stick and become permanent, the biggest adjustments Jill has had to make personally, and so much more! -------- Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses. During th...
Apr 28, 2020•35 min
Collin: "One of the things that has been on my mind, that I've always told myself would never be on my mind, is the possibility of laying somebody off. I saw a lot of organizations, here in Gainesville, first week - cut, cut, cut - I don't want to say they were heartless. I don't know anything about their business. It's unfair for me to make that judgment, not knowing enough context, but the reality was... a lot of people lost their jobs in that first week. I'm the guy that would virtually give ...
Apr 27, 2020•46 min
Podcast Fam, I debated releasing this episode, lol, but so many of you kept pushing me to release it, so here it is. In this episode, my sons Schaefer (10) and Maddox (6) join us on the show! We talk about the impact of the coronavirus on students and the homeschool life they are now being accustomed to. Hear how the kids are using Zoom and Google Classroom to do their assignments, meet with their teachers, and more Don't say I didn't warn you... -------- Join us as we discuss the daily changes ...
Apr 26, 2020•23 min
Meet my friend Eric Gilbert of Rising Calm Center in Gainesville. Eric has made a huge pivot to meeting clients regularly via Zoom and has found new ways to build revenue while fulfilling his purpose of serving others. We hear Eric's thoughts on whether he thinks remote life is increasing anxiety due to the disruptions in our routines or is it relaxing and improving mental health? What will the long-term impact of the coronavirus have on mental health? How do we prevent the disruption of routine...
Apr 25, 2020•37 min
Podcast Fam! I love this guy. He has a heart of gold and is so invested in our community. I cannot wait until we can get him back in the studio to dive into a full podcast episode. Jorge Villalobos of The Best Restoration and Gainesville Turnover Specialists joins us and we hear about the first steps he took when things started to unfold with COVID-19. He was just getting back from a vacation to NYC and that's when the tide began to change. Jorge's residential clients have virtually disappeared,...
Apr 24, 2020•34 min
Kim Snell of KMS Media Solutions for today's Coronavirus Session. Many of you know that I am passionate about marketing, so this was a fun conversation. Should you be marketing during this time or should you not? Is it insensitive to bring attention to your brand during this crisis? We dive into this and so much more in today's Coronavirus Session. Connect with KMS Media Solutions at https://www.kmsmediasolutions.com/ ------- Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus...
Apr 23, 2020•29 min
Not too long ago, we had Eric Lenasbunt of Bunt Backline Event Services on the show and they were doing extremely well. Then, overnight... the event industry collapsed. The NCAA Tournament canceled, the NBA season canceled, and then the rest of the dominos started to fall. Imagine having $220,000 of events cancel within an instant. Imagine a multibillion-dollar industry shutting down in a day. You don't have to imagine it, because it's reality, and Eric is feeling the impact. In this Coronavirus...
Apr 22, 2020•40 min
Podcast Fam! Meet my friend Soly over at Comfort Temp Company! Hear how this organization of 176 team members is navigating the virus impact. What were their first actions when this virus really started impacting Gainesville? How did they communicate to a team this large about the happenings with COVID-19? We dive into the importance of transparency to keep a foundation of trust and to maintain a healthy culture. Hear all of this and more in this value-filled episode! Visit Comfort Temp Company ...
Apr 21, 2020•35 min
Chaya Sharon-Heller offers a lot of great services, but a core to her business has been the massage therapy she offers clients. As you can imagine, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the demand for massage has disappeared. Hear how Chaya is trying to evolve her business in order to survive these challenging times and hear how she is helping others manage the high-stress and anxiety times we are all facing. Visit her at https://chayaveda.com/ Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effec...
Apr 20, 2020•38 min
In this episode, we are joined by BJ of The Bungalow Boutique to see how she is navigating the impact of COVID-19. Her shop is closed to the public, so hear how she is using digital tools to show off her store and build relationships with current and new customers. Hear about the small innovations she has made in order to adapt to the situation. We also dive into how you can use these times to build brand, learn new social media platforms, content creation and social media algorithms, as well as...
Apr 17, 2020•36 min
Podcast Fam! We were able to grab Eric Godet, CEO of Chamber of Commerce, for a little bit amidst the Coronavirus Chaos. The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce has really been a valuable resource as things have unfolded. In this episode, we dive into: - the response by the Gainesville community - what conversations with the University of Florida have been like - the global supply chain impact and the importance of pivoting - when decisions start to get made in regards to college football se...
Apr 16, 2020•49 min
Podcast Fam! Nothing like unlocking your CREATIVE POTENTIAL during a crisis! In this episode, we have Jim Harrison of Metavisual (http://meta-visual.com/) on the show! Hear as we discuss taking problems and challenges and transforming them into assets through creative thinking. Redefine the problems by looking at them as opportunities! Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses. During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you dai...
Apr 15, 2020•34 min
Today on the show, we have Jason Hurst of Maple Street Biscuit Company. He is the owner of the Archer Road Location and Tioga Location. Here how he is adjusting his insane schedule and adjust through COVID-19. Jason and his team have made some great adjustments to cope! CONNECT WITH OUR PODCAST & NOMINATE A GUEST: https://www.whoagnv.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/whoagnv Facebook: http://facebook.com/whoagnvpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/whoagnv Know someone that would be PERFECT...
Apr 14, 2020•33 min
Mike Bertulfo was one of NS4L's very first Vespa customers! Collin and Mike first met around 2011 when Mike was in grad school and upon graduating, he moved to Dallas. Not too long after Mike found himself in Washington D.C. and discovered our podcast. Mike first started listening to WHOA GNV on his long commutes in D.C. and in July of 2018 dropped Collin a note saying that he was excited to hear about all the great things in Gainesville! The podcast influenced a decision by he and his wife Mich...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Check out PART 1 before listening to PART 2. We made it! 100 weeks in a row! What could be more exciting than a little change-up for episode 100! For this episode, Michael and Collin brought in 6 of Gainesville’s amazing realtors to talk about real estate. They were joined by Craig Wilburn, Holly Moebus, Andy Mauldin, Kristen Rabell, Dave Ferro, and Lisa Fetrow for an epic conversation. They dove into the competitiveness of being a real estate agent, differentiating yourself amongst thousands of...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 100
We made it! 100 weeks in a row! What could be more exciting than a little change-up for episode 100! For this episode, Michael and Collin brought in 6 of Gainesville’s amazing realtors to talk about real estate. They were joined by Craig Wilburn, Holly Moebus, Andy Mauldin, Kristen Rabell, Dave Ferro, and Lisa Fetrow for an epic conversation. They dove into the competitiveness of being a real estate agent, differentiating yourself amongst thousands of agents, firing clients, investing in real es...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 100
We talk with Pablo Casalimas from Rootex about the hard decisions some business owners have had to make concerning the future of their business and keeping their employees. Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses. During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episodes. If you can donate, please consider purchasing a gift card to help fund the production of the WHOA GNV podcast. https:...
Apr 10, 2020•31 min
Join us in this side hustle as we talk to our upcoming guest, Dr Michael Bertuflo from Women's Lift Lab. We learn about some of his favorite things to do while not working, the best advice he's ever received, and his greatest fear! CONNECT WITH OUR PODCAST & NOMINATE A GUEST: https://www.whoagnv.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/whoagnv Facebook: http://facebook.com/whoagnvpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/whoagnv Know someone that would be PERFECT for our show? Nominate them here! http...
Apr 10, 2020•12 min
Today we talked with Casey Henshaw from Sweetwater Branch Inn, one of the first people to test positive for the coronavirus in Alachua county. Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses! During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episodes. If you can donate, please consider purchasing a gift card to help fund the production of the WHOA GNV podcast. https://www.whoagnv.com/whoa-gnv-sho...
Apr 09, 2020•45 min
We are so excited to have Brad Gamble from The Selling Factory here on the podcast again! Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses! During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episodes. If you can donate, please consider purchasing a gift card to help fund the production of the WHOA GNV podcast. https://www.whoagnv.com/whoa-gnv-shop/gift-card-coronavirus If you can’t donate at this t...
Apr 08, 2020•43 min
We talk with Larry Hartfield of Hartfield Insurance about the necessary changes business owners need to make that will change their business forever. Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses! During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episodes. If you can donate, please consider purchasing a gift card to help fund the production of the WHOA GNV podcast.= https://www.whoagnv.com/whoa...
Apr 08, 2020•36 min
Today we're talking with Rafael Diaz of Main Street Motors, a business that recently opened during the coronavirus pandemic. Rafael shares his experience and the steps he's taken to shift his business to work remotely. Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses! During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episodes. If you can donate, please consider purchasing a gift card to help fund ...
Apr 06, 2020•37 min
Podcast Fam! David DiEugenio is the local franchise owner of Cartridge World. In this episode, we hear how the virus has impacted his business even though they are considered an "essential business." Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses! During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episodes. If you can donate, please consider purchasing a gift card to help fund the production of t...
Apr 03, 2020•32 min
Carrie Saites from Precision Glass joins us on the podcast today to share how this virus has affected her workplace and employees. We discuss the steps they've taken to ensure the safety and retention of employees and the help they've sought from vendors and government grants during this time. Join us as we discuss the daily changes and effects of the coronavirus on businesses! During this uncertain time, we ask for your support to keep bringing you daily updates of our Coronavirus Session episo...
Apr 02, 2020•33 min
