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"It's our job as developers in Orlando or as entrepreneurs here in Orlando to keep giving people reasons to come here and stay here." – Giovanni Fernandez Thomas Ward sits down with the founder and owner of Otto's High Dive - Giovanni Fernandez. Giovanni is on a mission to create vibra…

Gabriel Boy turned a layoff into a springboard for success. Unpack Gabriel's journey through high-stakes decision making, scaling a business from the ground up, and his lifelong attempt to master the art of resilience. Don't miss this episode of Beyond The Smoke. Tap into inspiration, draw …

The Cholo Dogs themselves - Chris Delahoz and Jordan Eichenblatt - join our host Thomas Ward to they discuss the meteoric rise of a pandemic-born hotdog empire. From navigating unforeseen challenges to toasting unexpected victories, get a taste of how resilience and innovation can cook up success…

"Embrace failures as fortunes" says Ruben Perez, the mastermind turning his Cuban heritage into a celebrated national treasure, one dish at a time. Hear how Ruben rose from humble beginnings, starting as a dishwasher, to crafting a restaurant dynasty. Discover the pivotal mome…