That Business Show 2.0 VideoCast

Checking in at 8am was Matt Ripley, Owner of a Kona Ice Franchice where his shaved ice truck features a tiki hut top, self-serve flavor wave and unique flavors such as pickle and tigers blood. He partners with organizations throughout the area to host “Kona Days” which allow administrators to raise money for underfunded programs and initiatives. One of his “Kona Days” initiatives since the launch of his business has been with the Bob Sierra Family YMCA (4029 Northdale Blvd., Tampa, FL). He has already raised over $1,200 for the organization by donating a percentage of his profits during the past few months. He has numerous upcoming “Kona Days” for the YMCA planned throughout the summer and cannot wait to continuing supporting the organization. Matt will discuss his partnership and fundraising events with the YMCA during this interview. Visit him online at http://www.facebook.com/Kona-Ice-Little-Hillsborough-633846666753753/?fref=ts and be sure to like his page!   My next guest was Jennifer Phelps, CEO and Founder of Engage Behavioral Health. Jennifer founded Engage Behavioral Health in 2008 and specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. She is also an expert in Applied Verbal Behavior treatment for children with ASD. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis, from the University of South Florida. She also holds a master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Florida State University. Starting by herself in 2008, today her company employs around 90 staff members and therapists and their services range from their office to providing services in the home or school. Servicing children aged 5 to 13, find her online at www.engagebehavioralhealth.com or give them a call today at 813-374-2070 if you have a child in need! Closing out the show was Tom Panaggio, Owner of Apogee Growth. Tom has had a 30-year entrepreneurial career as cofounder of two successful direct marketing companies, Direct Mail Express (DME) in Daytona Beach, Florida, and spin-off RME in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of the book The Risk Advantage: Embracing the Entrepreneur’s Unexpected Edge. With The Risk Advantage he aims to help entrepreneurs face the many situations, predicaments, and crises they’ll encounter during their life, and to help formulate their leadership style and business strategy. In addition, Tom is a mentor for Tampa Bay Wave, a tech incubator where he guides entrepreneurs through the process of building, launching and growing their start-ups. Tom was in studio today to talk about the 19-Minute Fast-Pitch Challenge where on October 4th and 6th, owners of 12 pre-screened businesses will make a 5 minute pitch/presentation in front of a panel of judges to try and win a prize valued at $50,000. The prize is not cash specifically but rather an assortment of coaching and consulting and other business building items that will work with you over the course of 1 year. Sponsors are welcome and you can learn more at www.19minutechallenge.com and to apply for a spot!

My opening guest was Dr. Roger Sahoury, Wellness Expert and Chiropractor and Owner of Above and Beyond Holistic Wellness Center based in New Jersey. Dr. Sahoury is a world renowned speaker in the area of health and wellness and was on the line today to discuss corporate wellness programs. Dr. Sahoury is also an educator of wellness care for major corporations including but not limited to Verizon, AT&T, and Whole Foods, as well as professional athletic teams such as NY Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, & The New England Patriots. Dr. Sahoury talked about the value of having a corporate wellness program and how he has developed an app that helps business owners take much of the stress and management out of the process. The app guides employees throughout the day when to get up, stretch and do other wellness activities and reports to the HR department. The idea is to enhance workplace productivity and lower insurance costs through improved wellness and also just make the workplace more fun. Jamie spoke of his years in the fertilizer industry where they had an onsite fitness center and the value he gained from that. It’s important to understand though that corporate wellness programs come in all shapes and sizes and do not have to involve a full blown fitness center. Unique applications and processes can make your workforce happier and healthier such as the app discussed by Dr. Sahoury on the program. For more information, visit www.drsahoury.com! Lynne Santiago, PhD and Licensed Mental Health Counselor joined the program at 7:30 to talk about her work as a psychotherapist with Veterans in preventing suicide and dealing with PTSD. Lynne was hired by the James A Haley VA Hospital in 2009 to develop and improve their suicide prevention program and took the practice private so that she could be more resourceful in the development. Lynne talks about some of the challenges she faces in dealing with Veterans with PTSD and some of the risk factors to be aware of when dealing with Veterans. Oftentimes, Veterans do not know they are suffering from PTSD also and that their loved ones need to be in tune with the warning signs of which Dr. Santiago elaborates on some in this segment. Lynne is also a Sex Therapist and couples counselor and we cover that on the second segment. She utilizes a relationship/communication bootcamp which is a 5 day program to help couples find their love again and she is in the final stages of releasing her book “Conscious Parting” which will be available in Amazon and storefronts soon. Dr. Santiago’s office is located at 609 S Himes Ave in Tampa and she can be reached at 877-570-3632 for those in need of assistance. Visit her online at www.lynnesantiagolmhc.com!

At 8am, we continued the artistic theme with Josh Vietti, Pop / Violin Musical Artist. He checked in with us from California and is a rapidly rising musical star and incorporates rock beats and hip hop styles with the violin for a very unique sound. His performances are highly interactive with the audience and Vietti has played the violin since the age of four. When he was seven years old he received a violin scholarship with virtuoso Mischa Lefkowitz of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and studied with him for over ten years. He has appeared in an NBA All-Star commercial, performed live on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown, and on celebrity planner wedding planner David Tutera’s hit TV show CELEBrations on WEtv.  The tracks were “See You Again” (Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth) and can be found here https://youtu.be/DXoj5KIyJSo and “Best Things in Life” (An original song I wrote feat. vocalist Kelvin Armstrong) found here https://youtu.be/-5JAjlIcX14 Josh is also actively looking for a new manager and agent. If you have any referrals, pass them along to him. He is currently making a jump from one level to the next and has a few deals on the table and needs someone to connect the dots. He has performed in an ESPN commercial, NBA, at Dodger Stadium, on Ellen, for Michael Jordan, have opened for Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Earth Wind & Fire and Justin Moore. Call him at (714) 904-6872 and help him on YouTube as well by subscribing to his channel www.youtube.com/jvietti At 8:30, Bob Johnston, CEO of FrontBurner joined the #MorningDiscussion. FrontBurner is the parent company of the well-known brand, The Melting Pot which has national reach and is based here in Tampa Bay. FrontBurner is expanding in the area to include a consulting division which will work with other business owners on how to expand and / or franchise their existing models, something that Bob has done a tremendous job on. Starting out as a dishwasher with the company at age 14, Bob went on to purchase the company with his brothers and work his way up to the CEO. Today, the Melting Pot has hundreds of locations and is a fondue restaurant with table side entertainment and preparation that appeals to consumers of all types. He speaks of the acquisition of the company and how at just age 21, he was essentially clueless on running a business. They expanded slowly but growth was stunted in the late 80s and it was then that he and his brothers came together for a close, personal look at the business to find out why they were not growing. They concluded the problem lied within themselves and developed a set of what is now 12 principles on growth and development within the business. That resulted in strong growth and still guides the company to this day. The new design, inspired, by Millennials, was also a topic of discussion in this closing segment. Bob represents the pinnacle of entrepreneurship and is a class act, giving back to the community through their relationship with St. Jude’s Hospital of which he also discusses on the program. Be sure to visit a Melting Pot today for a fun, engaging experience and learn more about their brand at www.frontburnerbrands.com! Missed a show – find us online at www.tampabayradio.com and please subscribe to us on YouTube at www.youtube.com/jamiemeloni and follow us on twitter at Jamie_meloni!

Opening up today’s program was Carl Gould, #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon and a business growth expert who advises organizations to get to the next level. He is an entrepreneur who built three multi-million dollar businesses by age 40. His consulting firm has mentored the launch of over five thousand businesses in 35 countries, and his team of mentor coaches has conducted over 75,000 sessions with entrepreneurs and executives worldwide. He has advised over 100 of the Inc. 500/5000 Fastest-Growing Companies. For the past two decades, Carl Gould has served as a coach and mentor to entrepreneurs around the world. An acclaimed author, speaker and advisor to some of the most influential organizations in the world (both small and large), Carl has recognized as the foremost authority on closing the gap between where you are now and where you ultimately wish to end up. Carl and Jamie discussed how the recent vote by Britain to leave the European Union would impact business owners. With the expectation that many businesses will fall apart due to this, the market will see an increased in upper level managerial talent, of which many will become solo entrepreneurs. Carl shares with us some incredible statistics showing how our cultures are moving towards more entrepreneurism and is a central factor in why Jamie does the program each morning because of this movement in our economy. Carl shares with us some of the takeaways from his new book “Biz Dev Done Right” available here http://bizdevdonerightbook.com/ including one of the takeaways he discussed on the program which is coming in #2 in sales is not good and is the first loser. The book covers many tips for entrepreneurs both large and small and you can learn more about Carl at www.carlgould.com!   At 7:30, we welcomed G. Frank Meekins. Originally from Boston, Frank moved to Tampa in 1998 and since that time, has worked with many local high school and community theatre groups throughout the greater Tampa Bay area.  He musically directed NTP’s first production, They’re Playing Our Song, in addition to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Music Man, Camelot, Annie, Pippin, She Loves Me, and directed and musically directed NTP’s productions of A Grand Night for Singing – Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical Revue, The Sound of Music, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, and last summer’s production of Mary Poppins.  He is musically directing this production of Beauty and the Beast and was recently named Artistic Director of New Tampa Players. The New Tampa Players was formed by a group of talented and experienced people to establish a community theatre group in the New Tampa area. The New Tampa Players’ focus is to provide its members and the community the opportunity to participate in the exciting process of bringing the best in dramatic and musical productions to the stage.

Luke Chichetto, Founder of Mobility Rx Fitness and Sports Therapist, joined us at 8am on #ThatBusinessShow. Luke brings a lifetime of fitness to the table starting at age 7 lifting weights with his brother. He went on to a successful college career in Football and worked with many sports organizations including the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also competed with the USA Florida Olympic Power Lifting Team. Through this, he saw a niche market to work with patients suffering from “mobility” issues hence the name of his business. Patients with restricted movements due to back pain, shoulder pain and more can benefit from his knowledge and procedures. Luke also shares some great tips on fitness including the benefits and risks of squats and dispels the myth that a child should not begin to weight train at a young age due to the risk of hindering development. Luke has also developed an app as part of his business that essentially replicates himself. Since a trainer is only 1 person, his app allows people to train virtually using his techniques and plan at a monthly cost when you join his program. This is another excellent way he works to differentiate himself from the competition. Located at 3350 Ulmerton Rd in Clearwater, he is your resource if you suffer from back pain or other issues restricting your mobility. Visit www.mobilityrxfitness.com for more information or give him a call at 813-789-8350 today! At 8:30, Dr. Amir Daoud joined the #MorningDiscussion. Dr. Daoud is a Dentist and Owner of Feather Sound Smiles in Clearwater. Dr. Daoud is a returning guest to the program and opens up the discussion with a personal recommendation for Luke. Dr. Daoud is a patient of his and speaks highly of his services and the increased mobility he has gained through their relationship. Dr. Daoud then speaks on the importance and values of the personal referrals and how he has grown his own business through referrals. Dr. Daoud’s practice focuses heavily on the use of modern technology and he shares with us some of the differentiators he uses in his office including digital technology and an upcoming procedure using lasers to treat snoring of which he and Jamie discuss in depth on the show. Dr. Daoud is a true lover of the field of dentistry as evidenced by attending Dental School twice, once in England and then again in the United States since the degree did not carry meet United States regulations for Dentists. He stresses that today’s dentistry practice has made great strides and people should not fear going to the dentist. He and his staff make your visit very comfortable and Jamie committed to checking out the practice in person where he will get a checkup for the first time in over 10 years on his teeth. Visit them online today to learn more at www.feathersoundsmiles.com or give them a call to schedule your next dental visit at 727-561-0800!

Popping up at 7am was Brian Kornfeld, Founder of PopKorn Apps. With a background in aerospace engineering, Brian saw an opportunity in app design to shave tens of thousands of dollars off of the cost of app development and took the entrepreneurial dive with PopKorn Apps.  Brian and Jamie discuss how his training in Six Sigma and Lean through engineering is applied to app development and how those concepts can also be applied to any process and procedure one is working with. Brian has produced many apps and can get that idea to the marketplace for you and knows the ins and outs of the rules of each platform as well as how to get the app on the market quickly and reduce rejections which are bound to occur up front he notes. We also touch on iOS vs Android operating systems for apps and we learn some of the nuances of each of the operating systems in this segment. The field is wide open for app development ideas – from entertainment to business, apps are a great way to drive new business to yourself so reach out to Brian Kornfeld today at 727-415-6705 or visit them online at www.popkornapps.com! At 7:30, we welcomed Barbara Brekke to the program. Barbara is also a member of Tampa Bay Business Owners (TBBO) and recently ventured into entrepreneurism leaving the corporate world of insurance. Barbara is the Founder and President of Go Beyond Your Dreams where she works with others on how to clarify their dreams and make them happen. She focuses on personal goals rather than business goals with her clients and with just over a year in business, she has already been through Toast Masters to improve her speaking, written a book, and is about to launch a podcast. All of these are differentiators in business and she got off on the right step in year one knocking these out. Her book entitled “Dream Weaver Goal Achieve” is available on her website at www.gobeyondyourdreams.com and also on Amazon and is a step by step process to discover what you really want in life and how to achieve it. She shares with us her personal story of coming from domestic violence and the importance of planning that she learned to develop as a result of this situation and today works with others to achieve their goals through proper planning. Barbara and Jamie share a great discussion on a snippet of the book which focuses on identifying the areas in your plan that you may not be thinking about and all of this again is available in her book. Find it online today at www.gobeyondyourdreams.com!

At 8am, we kicked off #WorkingWomenWednesday with Jessica Rivelli, Founder of the networking group. We spoke of their event on July 14th at the Attic in Downtown Tampa called Women Making Waves in Tech which will feature panelists Karri Zaremba, COO of Venuetize, Susan O’Neal Gear, CEO of myNFO and Stephanie Davis who was our next guest on the program and Director of Enterprise Agility and Digital Product Leadership at Cox Target Media. Pick up tickets to the event here http://www.workingwomenoftampabay.com/event-2264884 Stephanie spoke on the topic of Agile, which is a set of practices and principles that guides ones development and problem solving. She is a Board Member of the Agile Alliance and the principles she talks about and the members she is associated with are tech related. 1/3 of all tech companies utilize Agile principles and Stephanie touches on some of these and also tells us how to related them to Real Estate. The principles apply to nearly anything so Jamie wanted to know how one would apply them to Real Estate. The Agile Alliance is a non-profit organization with global reach and membership and she serves as the organizaer for Tampa Bay Agile locally as well as board member for the Tampa Bay Technology Forum. The segment is fun and techy and can be a bit hard to understand for those who are just finding Agile as was Jamie. New terms never before discussed on #ThatBusinessShow showed up in this segment such as Scrum Master, extreme programming and the Agile Manifesto which outlines the principles. Stephanie writes a blog on Agile which can be found at www.iamagile.com! On the 2nd part of the program, we spoke with Melissa Snively, Agent/Owner with State Farm Insurance and member of the Hillsborough County School Board. Melissa has worked in insurance for over 20 years and shares with us how she launched her business and how she and her husband work together so fluidly. State Farm is known for home and auto insurance but Melissa does dabble on other insurance needs. She has offices in Fishhawk Ranch and she was recently selected as a 2016 Woman of Distinction by the West Central Florida Girl Scouts for her leadership in the community. She is also the mother of 4 children and discusses how she balanced work and life together given all of her responsibilities. She is also a graduate of the Tampa Bay Public Leadership Institute in 2012 and is a past President of the Tampa Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors where under her leadership, the chapter earned the national Platinum Award of Excellence. Currently she is on the state board of directors for NAIFA-Florida as the Political Committee Chair. Visit www.melissarules.com for home / auto insurance or give her a call today at 813-662-3622! Missed a show – visit www.tampabayradio.com for all shows On Demand and please subscribe to us on YouTube at www.youtube.com/jamiemeloni

7am kicked off with some audio issues and after some confusion was worked through, Jamie opened the show with guests Frank Coto and Christina Griffin. Frank is Jamie’s old co-host on the Real Estate Edition of That Business Show of which he turned over control to Frank and Frank morphed the show into the Business Happy Hour. His program airs Sunday mornings at 5am on 970WFLA and is available via live video stream on Friday at www.tbhh.tv from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. His show mixes in more political and entertainment talk into a similar format where they discuss business topics. Frank is also the President of Lincoln Lending Group where he works with buyers on all types of financing needs from traditional lending products to hard money / private funding sources as well. He has been in business over 15 years and is the preferred lender of The Griffin Group which is headed up by Christina Griffin. Christina is also a Realtor with Coldwell Banker and long-time associate of Jamie. Together they have sold well over 3000 properties and Christina ranked #52 this year on the Real Trends Wall Street Journal List for Top Realtors in the Country for team units sold. She has also opened up a new business line unrelated to Real Estate selling Lula Roe clothing. She discusses this on the program and the brand is just over a year old but is the fastest growing direct sales company in the United States. She was fortunate to be selected to be a distributor due to fierce demand from others wanting to be part of this growing trend. She found the product during her battle with Cancer and she states the comfort is unmatched with anything else she has ever worn. She explains that the prints are only produced in limited numbers and when you order a product, you are not sure which prints you may get. Jokingly, it’s like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. She has started a Facebook group which now has over 3000 members and to purchase the product and see them, she will have a booth at the upcoming Christmas in July on July 21st at TPepin Center. This is a signature TBBO event and tickets are $29 and $19 for members. Pick up tickets at www.tbbo.org/cij & be sure to visit www.lincolnlend.com for all your lending needs or call 813-Mortgage, where you drop the “e” and he drops the fee. No lender fees at Lincoln Lending Group and check out www.thegriffingroup.net for more on Christina Griffin!

At 8am, it was #TBBOTuesday.  Jamie invites you to our next Main Event if you are not a TBBO member to check out the value in the membership, guests are invited one time without obligation but you need to mention the radio show to request a ticket.  The next event is tomorrow (Wednesday July 6th) at the Centre Club from 5pm to 8pm and will focus on Healthcare for Your Business being presented by Dr. Eric J. Crall.  Email jamie@tampabayradio.com for admittance unless you are already a TBBO member.  If you are not a TBBO member, this organization is for just business owners in Tampa Bay and is over 300 members and going strong.  It’s a non-solicitation business society where we hold many events to help one another in their business and you can learn more at www.tbbo.org! In the 8am hour, we welcomed Dr. Ron Eccles, Speaker, Author and Partner with Make Your Mark, a business development course with a strong Canadian presence now expanding into the United States with Tampa being the 4th location chosen for their expansion.  Make Your Mark works with business owners in the startup to ½ Million in revenues primarily but Ron points out that any business owner can benefit from the lessons in their courses and presentations.  Ron shares with us his story of entrepreneurism beginning with a career in Chiropractic leading to Restauranteur and then to professional speaking and writing.  Ron speaks of the power and resources of this course and how he and his wife were highly impressed with the founder so much that they decided to implement the Make Your Mark strategies rather than implementing their own program.  The key area of differentiation Ron sees in the program is the accountability that the course gives to their participants along with the detailed, easy to follow regimen that will fit any entrepreneur.  Ron and Make Your Mark is holding a free event on July 21st from 12pm to 2pm at the Doubletree Tampa Airport Hotel.  Register for this free session at www.knowledgeactionprofit.com and use the registration code 31038 to attend.  Learn more at www.mymsuccess.com!

Starting off the program today was returning guest and my youngest entrepreneur to be featured on the program, Madison Harrison.  Madison is a 9 year old aspiring photographer and Owner of Photos With Madison where she specializes in photography for her friends and their dolls.  Her love of photography began at age 3 when she received a camera as a present and she launched an official business at age 7, joking that she needed space to be credible and asked a friend if she could rent a space from her for $2.00/hour.  From there, she developed it into her niche but also takes time to handle other events including 3 weddings and some private events.  She was joined in studio by Andrea Harrison, her mother and also fellow entrepreneur with Tantalizing Tablescapes and Décor.  Andrea shares with us the love and passion she has for her daughter and how inspirational she is to her at such a young age in the field of entrepreneurism.  Last year Madison was featured as a guest on the program and was on a mission to photograph the President and was using a hashtag campaign #helpmadisonmeetpotus.  It was from that campaign that The United State of Women, a White House initiative, hosted by Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey, saw her# helpmadisonmeetpotus campaign and sent her a private message on Twitter inviting her to apply for their media credentials.    Her next mission is to photograph the Oscars and is now using the hashtag #helpmadisonphotographtheoscars – any connections or sharing of the hashtag will be greatly appreciated by Madison and #ThatBusinessShow.  Please take a moment and help Madison by liking her Facebook page found here https://www.facebook.com/photoswithmadison/ where you can also view her photos of the President and First Lady among others and visit her online at www.photoswithmadison.com and consider her to help you capture the youth and innocence of your children by calling 813-625-5502! My next guest on the program was Marcus Gibbs, Marketing Director of Donation Station.  Donation Station is a cause marketing company with a National reach and works to pair non-profits with for-profits to enhance awareness and donations for the non-profit and to increase the bottom line of the for-profit by utilizing the concepts of cause marketing.  In short, the idea for the for profit company is that consumers want to do business companies that give back to the community.  By marketing their products using 1 of 6 different cause marketing techniques, companies can see returns of 15 to 20 percent on their investment if executed properly.  An example of causing marketing would be a company may market that by buying a product will result in 10% of the sale going to Charity XYZ.  The Charity benefits by increased awareness and exposure and the for profit hopes to benefit by showing they are philanthropic.  At Donation Station, they utilize a lot of social media techniques and take the burden off of the companies by handling it all.  Their services are free to non-profits and there are no guidelines or criteria to begin working with Donation Station as a non-profit.  For the for-profits, they can turn over their marketing campaign to Donation Station and let them handle it all while increasing your philanthropy.  Marcus also brought with him Don the Gorilla, a large stuffed animal that has his own Facebook page and is just another marketing technique they use at Donation Station.  Marcus invites people to please like his page https://www.facebook.com/donthegorilla and you can learn more at www.donationstation.us!

Featuring Juliann Nichols, Ron Klein and Abigail Dougherty

Featuring Juliann Nichols & Colin Trethewey

At 8am, we talked with Nick Paras on our #TechThursday edition of #ThatBusinessShow.  Nick is an expert in IT solutions and Owner of Alpha Computing Solutions specializing in anything IT including handling the IT needs for Jamie.  Closing out the show today was the duo of David Kahn and Jackie Brown. David is the Owner of Bespoke & Co. and Jackie is his Custom Clothier. Working in the apparel business since 1978, David fell in love with luxury clothing as a result of the 70’s preppy era as he admired fashion icons Ralph Lauren and Luciano Barbera. Currently, David dresses some of Tampa’s most successful executives, prominent local attorneys and professional athletes, coaches and administrators from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Tampa Bay Rays. His client list is comprised of the who’s who of the entire Tampa Bay area and extends throughout Florida and beyond to cities such as New York, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. Being from a family of entrepreneurs, Jackie was compelled to start her own business when she moved to an area without a fashion design industry.  Utilizing her color coordination skills, fabric knowledge, sewing abilities, and proportion standards, Jackie began Interiors by Jackie Brown to help homeowners update their spaces so they feel at home.  Her full-service approach brought quick success to the business and a two-time inclusion in a Designer Showcase. Expanding her fashion roots, Jackie joined the Bespoke & Co. team to assist in developing their custom design offerings for men, and especially women.  Filling the ward robing needs of today’s professionals is Jackie’s foremost expertise. David and Jamie discuss the basics of custom designed clothing and David works to dispel some of the myths associated with costs as compared to traditional retail outlets. Whether you need them to come to you or in their store, they can design clothing to fit your needs and comfort while keeping you looking sharp at the same time. Visit them online at www.bespokeandcofl.com or phone at 813-857-7876.

Leading off today was Joe DeRing, Owner of Empower Adventures. Joe is a Veteran of our US Army and served multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. He returned home and made the transition into entrepreneurship focusing on the skills he learned while in the military on leading others. Jamie and Joe discuss this transition at the onset of the segment and Joe admits it was not an easy transition and one in which many Veterans struggle with, but his key was finding his passion he said and from there it became doable in his mind. “Find your passion” and it all flows from there. The company was founded in 2009 and has 3 locations. The primary location is at 423 Lafayette Blvd in Oldsmar and includes a zip line canopy tour. The zip line is located inside a nature park and in addition to the thrill of riding the zip line, you can tour the area known as Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve. The minimum age to ride the zip tour is 7 years old and 70 pounds and for the bigger guys, max weight is around 280 pounds. Tours and the zip line are open daily from 10am to 6pm and reservations are recommended. With the upcoming 4th of July weekend, this is an excellent family outing and expect about 2 hours to enjoy it all. They are open on the 4th so reach out to them today, 813-448-5635 or online at www.zipontampabay.com! At 7:30, we welcomed Expert Contributors Kelly Hamm and Nick Paras to the program for a co-branded segment. Kelly is the Founder of Billmeyer Hamm Consulting, focusing on workforce culture, HR, succession planning and more related to overall design and organization of the business. Nick is the CEO of Alpha Computing Solutions, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT solutions to the marketplace. Together, their synergy results in a greater value to the business professional and they have come together to benefit Bay area business owners. Combined, you have an IT and HR department duo that can add to your bottom line without the expense of employing the actual department. They are hosting a free workshop on July 13th at the Centre Club from 8:30 to 10:30 entitled, “5 Steps To Ignite Your Workforce Culture Proven To Increase Your Bottom Line” Again, registration is free and you register at www.billmeyerhamm.com and we have a link on the home page of TampaBayRadio.Com as well to the event. Kelly and Jamie discussed today about having the right organizational design. Do you have a leadership team in place and in sync? Do you have your business goals defined? Is leadership casting the right shadow? These are just some of the questions that leaders need to ask themselves to enhance their workforce culture and improve bottom line profits. A recent study shows that in a typical business, 71% of all employees are not fully engaged in their work and the mission of the organization. This is where Kelly comes in. By working with management and staff, she advised on how to improve the overall culture to get people engaged. Through the show and TBBO, she found Nick Paras. They discovered a lot of synergy exists in their businesses. Nick looks at the IT side of the business starting with an initial consultation with management and then through a software that identifies key areas of weakness in the organization’s IT. A discussion then follows on how to improve the traditional infrastructure i.e. cables, modem etc. and then a deeper discussion on the alternative infrastructure (people). This is where the synergy exists with Nick and Kelly and how you the business owner can benefit from a working relationship with Billmeyer Hamm Consulting and Alpha Computing Solutions. Learn more at their event noted prior or find them online at www.billmeyerhamm.com or www.alphacomputing.com!

#WorkingWomenWednesday kicked off at 8am on #ThatBusinessShow with Jessica Rivelli, Founder of the Organization, on the phone line. Working Women of Tampa Bay and Dress For Success was the topic of the #MorningDiscussion in this segment and Jessica talks about their upcoming event together and encourages others to get involved with this Global organization dedicated to helping women find professional clothing for entry into the job market when they have financial limitations. Check them out online at www.workingwomenoftampabay.com! My next guest on the program was Barbara Forgione, Owner of the Barbara Forgione Salon where she and her staff specialize in hair coming for both men and women. Sporting blue highlights which is her new pink she says, their services include full salon services and was voted as a “best kept secret” by the Tampa Bay community in past years and she was featured on MTV’s “Made” and also was hired by Paris Hilton to do her hair a few years ago when she was in town. Barbara’s hair color device: Colour Bunz® is US patented and is a washable, reusable highlighting tool used by salons that are environmentally concerned, and by ‘at home’ colorists who want to create professional looking highlights and color trends. Barbara and Jamie discuss industry trends and she shares with us the history of hair and fun facts as well on this segment. Find her online at www.barbaraforgione.com and she is located at 4317 W El Prado Blvd in Tampa. Phone is 813-832-1115. Closing out the hour was Mariely Reynoso Castillo, Creator of the Black Eye Tattoo Balm, which results in better looking tattoos, reduced swelling and redness and will help tattoos heal faster with overall better results. Black Eye avoids artificial preservatives believing that nature provides some of the best healing solutions. Additionally, Black Eye avoids the typical (and cheap) petroleum additives that over the year’s tattooists have found to dull the look of today’s modern tattoos. Preservatives and petroleum products are not helpful or healing components; they are simple and cheap materials added for the benefit of the seller of the product, not YOU the consumer. The product has additional uses too including skin moisturizing, treatment of hemorrhoids, and more of which we discuss in the final segment. The balm is in its early development phase so they are looking for partners, retailers and investors to get involved to discuss. Learn more about this at www.blackeyenatural.com! Thank you to the reader and listener of the program/blog and please help the show continue to grow. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/jamiemeloni and follow Jamie on Twitter @jamie_meloni All past shows available On Demand at www.TampaBayRadio.Com!