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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 vib...

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 succe...

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, dra...

"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 mo...