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Thomas sits down with Ty Pope, an IFBB pro bodybuilder turned entrepreneur. Ty's journey from the fitness industry to entrepreneurship offers valuable lessons in resilience, vision, and the importance of maintaining your core values during expansion. 02:00 - Ty's Journey from Bodybuilding to…

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 …

"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…

"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…