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What does it look like when the CFO of a company is just as invested in its people and mission as he is in its balance sheet? In this episode, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Sean Cuda — CFO of Regal Marine Industries, known worldwide as Regal Boats — for a conversation about stewardship, legacy, faith-driven leadership, and what it really means to be a trusted guardian of something that belongs to multiple generations. Regal Boats is not a typical company. Founded in 1969 by Paul and Carol Kuck in Orlando, Florida, it is now in its third generation of family ownership, employs nearly 800 team members, distributes through a global dealer network spanning more than 40 countries, and has earned 46-plus marine industry customer satisfaction awards. Its stated purpose — to honor God and enrich lives — is not a marketing slogan. It is the lens through which every financial and operational decision is made. Sean Cuda joined Regal in 2016, bringing a University of Florida accounting degree, five professional certifications, and a career shaped by his own entrepreneurial chapter running CUDA Capital. In March 2026 he was appointed to the board of directors of Grace Medical Home, a Central Florida nonprofit serving uninsured adults — a reflection of the same values he brings to work every day. In this conversation, Sean opens up about: Launching CUDA Capital — what running his own firm taught him about entrepreneurship that no corporate role could, and why it made him a better CFOWalking the production floor on day one at Regal — why a finance leader going out to the boats being built earned more trust than any spreadsheet ever couldClosing the books in three days instead of several months — what low-hanging fruit looks like in a long-standing family business and how to implement change without breaking cultureStewardship vs. ownership — the philosophy that drives every financial decision at Regal, and why short-term profit thinking and multi-generational legacy cannot coexist"Honor God and enrich lives" — how a company purpose statement becomes a real filter for hiring, capital allocation, community involvement, and everything in betweenNathaniel's Hope and the Kuck's family's community footprint — how faith-based giving is woven into the company's identity across generationsNavigating the marine industry's cycles — supply chain disruptions, post-COVID demand surges, and the discipline required to manage through both extremesAI in a manufacturing environment — why Regal is taking a deliberate, education-first approach rather than chasing every new toolTraining for the Marine Corps Marathon with his daughter — a Naval Academy midshipman — and why that commitment says everything about how he leadsWorry less, trust more — the lesson he would give his younger self, told through the lens of a Florida Gators national championship comebackWhether you are a finance leader, a family business operator, or someone navigating the tension between performance and purpose, this episode is a masterclass in what it looks like to lead with both conviction and humility. Learn more about Sean Cuda: LinkedIn: Sean CudaWebsite: Regal BoatsEmail: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does it look like to bet everything on an idea that doesn't have a name yet? In this episode, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Dick Larsen — founder of Nature's Table, one of the longest-running healthy fast-casual restaurant brands in the United States — for a conversation that spans Vietnam, a mall in Florida, four decades of franchising, and a private equity acquisition that closed in January 2025. Dick's story begins long before the first smoothie was sold. He was a US Army Special Forces soldier who turned down orders to Germany to serve on an A-team in Vietnam in 1968 — one of only five surviving members of his 250-person class. He came home, went to Central Michigan University, and in 1977 opened a health food concept called Vine and Harvest at the Altamonte Mall in Florida. At a time when healthy food in a mall was not a trend but a gamble, Dick bet on it anyway. By 1983 he had rebranded it as Nature's Table. By 1986 he was franchising. At its peak, the brand operated more than 40 locations across malls, airports, office parks, hospital campuses, college campuses, and gyms — pioneering what the industry now calls the non-traditional venue model. In this conversation, Dick opens up about: Turning down orders to Germany to go to Vietnam — and what service, sacrifice, and surviving against the odds taught him about resilience before he ever ran a business Opening Vine and Harvest in 1977 when "health food" wasn't a category anyone was chasing, and the defining moment that sparked the concept How a single Orlando Sentinel article opened the door to Disney — and how Disney led to MGM, and MGM led to airports Building a franchise system from scratch — the hard lessons of early mall leases, occupancy costs, and deals he wishes he had negotiated differently The non-traditional venue strategy — why airports, hospital campuses, office parks, and college gyms were not a fallback but a vision years ahead of the industry Stepping away in 2017 after 40 years — when he stopped loving the business and why he knew it was time The 2025 acquisition by Fast Fresh Brands — how the brand he built for decades found its next chapter through private equity Why he still believes people will always matter more than technology — and what four decades in food service taught him about leadership, trust, and relationships Faith, family, and 55 years of marriage — the personal foundation that outlasted every business cycle Whether you are a franchise founder, a food service entrepreneur, or someone building something that the market hasn't fully caught up to yet, this episode is a masterclass in conviction, patience, and the power of showing up year after year. Learn more about Dick Larsen: LinkedInWebsite: Natures TableEmail: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does it take to emigrate to a new country as a teenager, start with a mop and a tight budget, and build a company that remodels over 100,000 hotel rooms at Walt Disney World? In this episode, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Juan Quiroga — founder, president, and CEO of JCQ Services — for a conversation about grit, culture, legacy, and what it really means to build something that lasts. Juan arrived in the US from Peru with no network, no degree, and no roadmap. At 18, he started a small cleaning business alongside his mother. By 2000, he formally launched JCQ Services. Twenty-five years later, it is one of the most recognized Hispanic-owned construction, warehousing, and logistics companies in the Southeast — delivering integrated services to the biggest names in hospitality and theme park development. In this conversation, Juan opens up about: Starting with nothing — what those first years in America actually looked like, and the mindset that carried him throughBuilding JCQ from a cleaning contract to a general contracting powerhouse — and what most people miss about the early grind365 prefabricated cabins in 365 days at Fort Wilderness — delivering Disney's biggest modular project through not one but two hurricanes, working in knee-deep waterThe Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative — what being selected by Stanford gave him that 25 years on the job site could notScaling to 100+ employees and 200+ subcontractors — the systems, culture, and leadership shifts that had to happenBuilding proprietary AI-embedded software — why JCQ chose to build its own platform rather than buy off the shelf, and how it is reshaping how they predict risk before problems happenCOVID and the NBA bubble — how he navigated the shutdown without laying off a single employeeWorking in the business vs. on the business — the mentorship lesson that changed everythingSustainable growth over fast growth — why reputation is the most valuable asset JCQ has ever built, and the one word he uses to guard itFaith, family, and six kids — how he keeps perspective and what the next chapter looks like for JCQWhether you are a first-generation entrepreneur, a construction professional, or a business leader figuring out how to scale without losing what got you there, this episode delivers hard-won wisdom wrapped in one of the most genuine stories you will hear this year. Learn more about Juan Quiroga: LinkedInWebsite: JCQ ServicesPhone:  (407) 889-4944Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does it look like to build five careers worth of impact in one lifetime? In this episode, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Mitchel Lasky — co-founder and Managing General Partner of Deep Work Capital, one of Florida's leading early-stage venture capital firms — for a conversation that spans ski slopes, NASDAQ listings, community banking, rock bands, and the founders nobody else would bet on. Mitchel's path didn't start in boardrooms. He grew up in Roslyn Heights, New York, watched his father's businesses go through Chapter 11, and became the first in his family to earn a college degree — coming out a licensed CPA. From there, he co-founded Dynamic Healthcare Technologies and took it all the way to NASDAQ before merging with Cerner. He then helped build and exit Dynamic Control Corporation, co-founded three Florida community banks — Security National, CNL Bank, and Cogent — and eventually channeled everything he learned into Deep Work Capital, which now manages the Florida Opportunity Fund for the State of Florida, holds 30+ portfolio companies, and was the first investor in Stacks, Florida's first woman-led unicorn. In this conversation, Mitchel opens up about: Growing up with an entrepreneur father — and what watching a Chapter 11 filing teaches a teenager about resilienceWhy his CPA license was a foundation, not a destination — and the Deloitte mentors who shaped him earlyTaking a healthcare tech company to NASDAQ — what the IPO process really demands of a first-time CEOCo-founding three community banks — and why Cogent is now one of Florida's fastest-growing financial institutionsThe shift from angel investor to VC — and why writing checks wasn't enough when the founders stopped calling backWhat founders consistently get wrong in a pitch — including the #1 mistake that kills credibility immediatelyCEO vs. board dynamics — the listening skill most leaders have to be taught before it's too lateManaging by walking the cubes — why he never sat in his corner office and what that did for company cultureScheduling balance like a business meeting — his actual weekly routine for protecting what matters mostDreaming bigger in retrospect — honest reflections on what more could have looked like, and why wisdom only comes after the milesWhether you're a founder raising your first round, a leader navigating board dynamics, or someone building toward your first exit, this episode is packed with hard-won perspective from someone who has done it at nearly every level. Learn more about Mitchel Laskey: LinkedInWebsite: Deep Work CapitalPhone:  (813) 360-4682Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does it actually take to step into a family business and make it your own? In this episode, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Adam Mikkelson; President, CEO, and Owner of Liberty Investment Properties; to unpack one of the most layered leadership journeys you'll hear. Adam didn't inherit a title. He swept units, managed stores, and earned the respect of his team before he ever held the wheel. Since joining the company his parents built in 2005, he's grown Liberty into a platform participating in over $1 billion in capital investments across more than 80 properties nationwide. In this conversation, Adam opens up about: Flying solo at 16 before he could legally drive, and the grandfather who sparked that love of adventureGrowing up inside a family business. Dinner table deal talk, birthday parties on construction job sites, and what that instilled in himThe renovation vs. ground-up analogy for taking over a family business — and why most successors get it wrongThe 5-year leadership transition from proverbial deckhand to captain, and why his dad's ability to let go was just as important as Adam's readiness to leadA panic attack in 2018 that forced a high-performing, all-gas leader to confront what burnout and suppressed anxiety actually look likeBeing a "cycle breaker or cycle maker" how faith, mentorship, and intentional values shaped who he is at every level of lifeThe pain behind his passion for foster and adoptive care. A deeply personal chapter rooted in his own family's fertility strugglesBuilding for the next generation and how Liberty is structured today and Adam's vision for the next 5–10 yearsWhether you're navigating a family business transition, leading through adversity, or just trying to build something that lasts, this episode is loaded with hard-won wisdom and genuine authenticity. Sponsored by Aurora Infotech — helping organizations grow with confidence by protecting the systems and data they depend on. Innovation should never come at the cost of trust. Learn more about Mitchel Laskey: LinkedInWebsite: Liberty INvestment PropertiesPhone: (321) 441-1850Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

Every road you drive, every bridge you cross, every runway you land on in Central Florida — there's a foundation beneath it that most people never think about. In this episode of the Dynamic Leaders Podcast, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Rachel Frederick André, President and Principal in Charge of GEC, one of Central Florida's most established geotechnical engineering firms with over 35 years of continuous operation. Rachel's story begins in Haiti, where she passed a highly competitive national engineering entrance exam before being pushed to leave by her mother amid the country's political unrest in the early 1990s. She arrived in the U.S. at 19, earned two engineering degrees from UCF, and built a 27-year career working on some of Florida's most consequential infrastructure projects — including SunRail, the I-4 Ultimate, the Wekiva Parkway, and the Orlando International Airport South Terminal. In this conversation, Rachel pulls back the curtain on what geotechnical engineering actually is and why it is the silent backbone of every structure built. She shares the arc of her career: eight years at GEC, a gutsy decision to leave and spread her wings, 12 years building her skills and network across Central Florida, and eventually returning as President when founder Gary was ready to retire — a transition she spent a year and a half training for, in private. This episode goes deep on the leadership lessons that don't make it into textbooks: staying calm when it feels like the world is ending, building a culture where people stay for 30-plus years in an industry notorious for turnover, why service must always come before profit, and what it means to lead as a woman-owned and minority-owned business in a field where both are still rare. Rachel also opens up about the personal side of her journey — 11 years of piano, a multilingual upbringing, a mother who refused to let fear win, and a worldview shaped by visiting eight countries in a single year. Roy and Sean connect her story to their own Caribbean roots, making this one of the most personal and candid conversations in the show's history. Whether you are an aspiring engineer, a business owner navigating a leadership transition, or simply someone who wants to understand the quiet, precision-driven work that holds civilization together, this episode delivers. Topics covered: What geotechnical engineering is and why it mattersBuilding a career and network in a niche technical fieldLeading a successful ownership transitionRunning a woman-owned, minority-owned business in engineeringImmigrant resilience, multilingualism, and cultural identitySustaining company culture through rapid growthLearn more about Rachel André: LinkedInWebsite: Geotechnical And Environmental ConsultantsPhone: (407) 898-1818Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does it actually look like when someone builds a career around purpose rather than just achievement? In this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Jonathan Perry, co-managing shareholder and co-chair of the real estate practice at Greenberg Traurig's Orlando office — one of the most prominent commercial real estate attorneys in the country. Jonathan has led multi-billion dollar transactions, including a $2.3 billion real estate investment trust deal and complex cross-border work spanning the Middle East. But what makes his story compelling is the through-line that connects all of it: a relentless commitment to people, community, and the next generation. In this conversation, Jonathan unpacks the lessons from a childhood in Orangeburg, South Carolina — a tight-knit HBCU college town that shaped his values — through his years as a team captain and Peach Bowl champion at UNC Chapel Hill, a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and ultimately, a distinguished legal career at one of the world's largest law firms. He shares what nearly two decades of coaching youth football and basketball taught him about leadership, why he distinguishes between collecting titles and genuinely leading, and how the unexpected loss of his father at 16 became the foundation for everything he has built since. Jonathan also addresses the growing role of AI in legal services, the difference between culture fit and culture add when building a team, and why he believes investing in young people is not a volunteer activity — it is a leadership responsibility. Whether you are a business leader, attorney, coach, or someone still figuring out what success means to you, this episode delivers rare, grounded wisdom from someone who has never separated achievement from accountability. Learn more about Jonathan Perry: LinkedInWebsite: Greenburg TraurigPhone: 407.999.2501Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What happens when a talented leadership team has everything it takes to win — but still can't get everyone moving in the same direction? In this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders podcast, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Joe Forgét, founder and CEO of Igniting Momentum, to answer that exact question. With more than 35 years of real-world experience spanning marketing, sales, operations, finance, and entrepreneurship — and having served as president, COO, and business owner — Joe brings a practitioner's lens to executive coaching and growth advisory work. He shares how he built the Ignition Framework (Align, Activate, Accelerate) and why lasting momentum requires far more than a good strategy document. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why talented leaders often fail not from lack of effort, but from lack of clarity and alignmentHow Joe's three-tier model — Spark Sessions, Ignition Tracks, and Momentum Journeys — meets founders and leadership teams where they actually areThe three most common growth challenges Joe encounters: founder-dependent teams (Ignite the Vision), owners building toward exit (Ignite the Value), and companies navigating mergers and acquisitions (Ignite the Venture)Why Joe's operating philosophy — Purpose + People + Process = Performance — consistently gets underinvested in one critical areaThe real reason "scaling" is the most overrated buzzword in business right now, and what has to come before itWhere AI genuinely helps leadership teams — and where it creates the illusion of progress without the substanceWhy human connection, vulnerability-based trust, and psychological safety remain irreplaceable in building teams that actually performJoe also shares hard-won lessons from his own entrepreneurial journey, including what it costs to chase shiny objects and stray from your niche, how to lead through the heavy seasons, and why his personal "why" has always been the transformation that happens inside the room. If you lead a growing business, sit in a C-suite, or are working to get your team truly aligned — this episode is built for you. Learn more about Joe Forgét: LinkedInWebsite: Igniting MomentumPhone: (407) 234-8747Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does it take to build a business that lasts through cancer diagnoses, cyberattacks, hurricanes, and house fires — and still come out growing? In this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy sit down with Mike Murphy, President of Murphy Auto Group, a seven-dealership, 22-entity operation spanning Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Mike's story isn't just about cars. It's about failing forward, servant leadership, and what happens when you anchor a business in purpose rather than profit. From washing cars at 14 to becoming one of the youngest general managers in the country at 24 — while his father battled bone marrow cancer — Mike has consistently turned adversity into momentum. In this conversation, Mike opens up about the philosophy behind his C3 Commitment (Customers, Community, Charities), how the Dennis Murphy and Sun Foundation turns every vehicle sale into an act of generosity, and why he believes philanthropy is ultimately a selfish act — in the best way possible. He also shares how he became a minority owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, his firsthand experience rescuing families during Hurricanes Helene and Milton alongside Grable Rescue, and why he's betting big on AI and in-dealership robotics as the next frontier for automotive retail. Beyond the business, Mike brings raw honesty about the moments that tested him most — turning down an acquisition offer after finding his late father's notes on a plane, navigating the CDK ransomware attack that crippled 15,000 dealerships, and learning to get out of his own way as a leader. His framework for gamification, time blocking in 15-minute intervals, and building a "boat crew" leadership structure offers practical takeaways for leaders in any industry. If you believe great businesses are built on character, community, and consistency — this one is for you. Learn more about Mike Murphy: LinkedInWebsite: Murphy Auto GroupPhone: (803) 232-7227Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does coaching youth sports have to do with building a world-class recruiting firm? More than you might think. In this episode of the Leaders Podcast, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with David Sprinkle, founder and managing partner of Veritas Recruiting Group and Inc. 5000 honoree, for a candid conversation about leadership, hiring, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts. David draws a straight line from his days as a collegiate football player and youth sports coach to the leadership philosophy he runs his firm by today: standards matter, one-size-fits-all management doesn't work, and the moment you stop holding the line on expectations, you no longer have them. With more than two decades in executive search focused on accounting, finance, HR, and administrative leadership, David has learned to play the long game when the rest of the market chases speed. He breaks down what separates a good hire from a great one (hint: it's about connecting the dots, not just doing the job), why contingency recruiting can quietly become dangerous for clients, and why the AI hiring revolution that's dominating headlines looks very different at ground level. He also shares why he turned down the path of aggressive scaling in favor of building a business that blesses his team and their families, and why that decision has never cost him relevance. Whether you're a finance leader trying to make a critical hire, a recruiter trying to do right by your clients, or a business owner asking what long-term thinking actually looks like in practice, David's perspective cuts through the noise. Learn more about David Sprinkle: LinkedInWebsite: Veritas Recruiting GroupPhone: (877) 354-5562 ext. 101Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What really happens after you buy a successful business? In this episode, we sit down with Tony King, President of Power Bolt and Tool, for a raw, tactical conversation about ownership, margins, culture, and leadership in industries dominated by private equity. Tony’s path spans corporate consulting, software leadership, entrepreneurship, and eventually SBA‑backed acquisition. After building and scaling a technology consulting firm from scratch, Tony stepped into full ownership of a Florida‑based construction supply company—only to discover that buying a healthy business can feel harder than starting one from zero. In this episode, Tony breaks down: Why ownership hits differently than entrepreneurshipHow margin leakage quietly kills businessesWhere leaders lose money without realizing itWhy culture must be defined before growthThe realities of competing against private equity–backed giantsWhy AI is powerful—but relationships still winWhat independent operators must master to survive consolidationTony also shares deeply personal lessons on resilience, faith, servant leadership, and the mental load leaders carry when there is no safety net. If you’re an entrepreneur, operator, or executive navigating growth, acquisition, or high‑pressure leadership, this episode delivers real‑world insights you won’t hear in textbooks or highlight reels. Learn more about Tony King: LinkedInWebsite: Power Bolt and ToolPhone: (407) 250-5827Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

What does it really take to turn science into hope? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Pohlig, Co‑Owner and CEO of Charter Research, for a deeply human conversation at the intersection of clinical science, leadership, and purpose. Jeff shares his journey from Rollins College alum to leading a multi‑site clinical research organization operating across Orlando, The Villages, and Chicago. With therapeutic focus areas ranging from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to mental health, liver disease, and weight loss, Jeff explains how Charter Research balances scientific rigor with genuine care for patients and families. The conversation goes far beyond clinical trials. Jeff opens up about his personal connection to Alzheimer’s, how that experience shaped his leadership philosophy, and why patient experience is just as important as data integrity. He also unpacks the realities of scaling a research organization, debunks common myths about clinical trials, and explains how trust is built with sponsors, participants, and communities alike. You’ll also hear: Lessons Jeff learned from competitive water skiing—and how they translate to executive leadershipHow Charter Research navigated COVID, including a bold decision to cut pay temporarily to save jobs—and later repay the sacrificeThe four core traits Jeff hires for when building high‑performance teamsWhere AI is actually making a difference in clinical research (and where it’s still hype)Why culture truly does eat strategy for breakfastPractical leadership advice Jeff wishes he had acted on soonerThis episode is a masterclass in resilient leadership, ethical growth, and building organizations that serve both mission and people—especially when the stakes are deeply personal. Whether you're a CEO, operator, healthcare leader, or someone whose family has been impacted by disease, this conversation will leave you inspired to lead with more clarity, courage, and compassion. Learn more about Jeff Pohlig: LinkedInWebsite: Charter ResearchPhone: (407) 337-3000Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

Leadership isn’t born, it’s built, and Felicia Lewis is building it on purpose. Roy Richardson sits down with the founder and executive director of Empowered Girls Incorporated, a Central Florida nonprofit that equips girls ages 9 to 18 with confidence, life skills, and leadership behaviors through a real “village” of parents, mentors, and community partners. Against the backdrop of Women’s History Month, we trace Felicia’s journey from early uncertainty to decades in banking to launching a program that helps young women see themselves as leaders and practice showing up with presence. We get practical about what empowerment looks like when it’s more than a slogan: financial literacy that reduces vulnerability, education pathways that include college and trades, health and wellness habits rooted in self-care, and community service that builds character without entitlement. Felicia also unpacks Empowered Girls’ POWER values: Persevere, Overcome, Win, Excel, Reform, and why “reform” belongs in the cycle for every age and stage. Because life is online now, we also talk digital presence, online safety, and why the internet never forgets. If you’re a parent, mentor, educator, or mid-career professional feeling pulled toward purpose-driven work, you’ll walk away with clear steps like self-auditing what fuels you, setting boundaries, and learning to trust the process. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone raising a girl, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Learn More about Felicia Lewis: LinkedInWebsite:  Empowered Girls IncorporatedPhone: (407) 720-7992Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

In this episode, Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with trailblazing founder and CEO Shari Costantini—a woman who has built not one, but two industry-shaping companies. Shari first scaled Avant Healthcare Professionals into one of the largest international healthcare staffing firms in the U.S., earning national recognition, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Orlando Business Journal CEO of the Year. Today, she’s disrupting an entirely different arena as co-founder and CEO of Kismet Technologies, the company behind a first-of-its-kind mineral-based antimicrobial technology poised to reshape everything from hospital safety to food packaging sustainability. Shari opens up about: The unexpected path from clinical nursing to building a category-defining staffing enterprise. What truly differentiated Avant and how a focus on cultural and clinical prep created unmatched loyalty. How Kismet’s breakthrough tech works—and why its regenerative antimicrobial properties are a game-changing answer to rising resistance, food spoilage, and regulatory shifts. Weathering a founder departure, filling a steep technical knowledge gap, and leading through the toughest 90 days of her career. Her philosophy on leadership, humility, lifelong learning, and building teams that think big. What it really takes to earn investor trust, including raising over $58M across venture capital, PE, and strategic partners. Her long-term vision: a safer, greener, healthier world powered by sustainable materials science.Along the way, Shari shares personal stories—from her daughter’s successful battle with pediatric cancer to her evolution as a leader who adapts to every personality in the room without compromising on integrity. Whether you’re a founder, operator, investor, or simply someone navigating big leadership moments, this conversation is packed with wisdom, resilience, and inspiration. Learn More about Shari Costantini: LinkedInWebsite: Kismet TechnologiesPhone: (407) 250-7230Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.

A spotless truck says more than a slogan ever could. That’s the energy Hyzens Marc brings to O-Town Provisions, a Central Florida distributor built on premium products, disciplined operations, and a relationship-first mindset. We sit down with Heizens to unpack the rituals, decisions, and pivots that turned a risky leap from banking into a trusted partner for Publix, independent delis, and Orlando International’s Terminal C. The conversation starts with routine: a four-mile walk at dawn, prayer, and gratitude. Those habits shape everything else—clean warehouses, immaculate trucks, crisp delivery standards, and a calm leader who shows up ready. He walks us through the chaotic first weeks after acquiring the business, rebuilding culture with one-on-ones and clear processes, and how following a mentor’s “playbook” transformed hustle into consistent results. On sales, Heizens rejects pushy tactics and leads with service, aligning SKUs and values, and saying no when a partner wants shortcuts that damage trust. We go deep on operational excellence—temperature logs, maintenance schedules, route checks—and how “premium” becomes visible in every touchpoint. He shares COVID battle stories, from supply shocks to creative buildouts using shipping containers, and why many of those emergency protocols are now best practices. We look ahead to AI in distribution: smarter routing, inventory integration between suppliers and customers, and the early edges of autonomous delivery. Threaded through it all is community: hiring for potential, mentoring youth, supporting local schools and churches, and modeling a path where character compounds into opportunity. If you care about leadership that lasts, sales without the sleaze, and building systems that hold under stress, this one delivers. Tap play, subscribe for more founder stories with real playbooks, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so others can find it too. Learn More about Hyzens Marc: LinkedInWebsite: O-Town ProvisionsPhone: (407) 636-4698Email: [email protected] with the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast Hosts: LinkedIn: Roy RichardsonLinkedIn: Sean MurphyIf you found this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast inspiring, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. This way, you won't miss out on future episodes featuring other dynamic business leaders. Check out our website here, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. The Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Aurora InfoTech, a Cybersecurity Firm that serves the information security needs of small—and medium-sized businesses.