The CEO Hour: Recent Episodes
Dean Akers
Join us weekly for a interview with successful CEOs & Entreprenuers. Learn the challenges they overcame and ideas they will share that can help you become more successful.
Listen to Retired 3 Star Marine General Dave Beydler as he shares his journey and success .
When you learn this process of having confidence in loosing sales it will change your world. It creates confidence when you learn to strike out / loose deals. It's a real phenomenon that will change your world .
Join us as Nick shares the journey that he and Omar Soliman took from creating their own summer job with Omar's moms used van to building a 100 million dollar enterprise. His tips to everyone that has helped them in their success.
Join Me as Gayle Guyardo shares her epic journey to become a Top Morning TV Anchor in the Tampa Bay Area. Her "cold call" stories will amaze you and give you a perspective of what it takes to be successful
Join me as we follow Guy on his journey as a 3rd generation Tampainian who grew up in Tampa and now leads one of the largest regional insurance agencies in the area. His ideas and advice will surely help all of us. Enjoy his journey....
Join me as Darwin Hale shares his journey in the military that led up to him to starting a Health advocacy company to help others when he experienced the nightmare his mom went thru navigating medicare coverages. You won't want to miss this show.
Joanna shares her journey from being born in Brooklyn NY, moving Texas then Atlanta, Ga. In this journey she shares her, "Don't Wish For It, Work For It" philosophy that has been theme of her success. Her never give up "There's Always a Way" drive has led to growing the sustained brand " Coyote Ugly" into a household word.
Join me as Stuart Lasher shares his amazing journey from CFO of Silk Greenhouse to CEO of Quantum Capital after several successful business exits. He shares a unique approach to life in his "Learn, Earn, Return" strategy for success.
Join me as I explore Brenda Dohring Hicks journey from Pizzas to the Property Appraisal Business. Then she saw a better way and developed a software solution that now is across the United States helping Banks and Appraisal Firms . Ms Problem Solver
Enjoy John's journey as he shares tips and ideas that've made him successful. From early entrepreneurship to successfully selling his company to Monster.com in 2000. This was the framework that helped him to devote his energy in growing companies that have specialized in the Human Capital business.
Join Hugh as he share his journey growing up in the midwest as the son of a Preacher dedicated to his studies in high school that allowed him the opportunity to get an appointment to West Point Military academy. He shares leadership lessons he learned every step of his way. Today he is the CEO and founder of a technology company that supports the success of using technology to help your business as opposed as having technology as an expense.
Enjoy as Dr Shin shares his journey as a Korean Immigrant to the United States to becoming a large defense contractor for the US Government. Today he works on following his passion of helping others through his work with Peace initiatives, feeding starving kids and is now perfecting a technology that will eliminate dangerous munitions that didn't properly discharge on the battlefields.
Join Terry Hedden ,CEO of Marketopia as he shares his journey from his early days in Brooksville Florida , to his graduation with honors as a UF Gator to now the CEO of the leading Marketing Experts in Managed Services IT business.
Join Bridgette Bello , as she shares her journey from a student in the college of Journalism at the University of Florida to becoming the Publisher and Founder of the Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine.
Join Tom Wallace, as he shares his journey as a young man growing up in Pittsburg, to successful Entrepreneur and now helping others with capital and expertise to help them succeed.
Join us as Chase Stockon, CEO of Panther International shares his journey and how his love for transportation inspired him to create the ultimate software for agencies to get funding.
Our guest, Emery Ellinger shares his journey from growing a large marketing company and selling it. Now he's helping businesses get their highest values when they sell. Tips that will help you.
Enjoy this as Dr Mangar shares his journey form immigrating to the US with his family to becoming a Dr & Entrepreneur , growing a large anesthesiology practice and creating an big financial exit. His tips and thoughts will be a big value to each of you.
Join us as Bob shares his journey from growing up in the DC area to his journey to Penn State University, his dream of flying fighter jets, to the trek to Tampa and the why. You will enjoy how his path started at a young age into politics and grew to his epic 8 years as Mayor of City of Tampa.
Join us as we learn the incredible journey and advice that Jessica shares with us that has made her so successful.
Listen in to learn Chris Krimitsos's fabulous journey in connecting people, becoming a movie producer and leading the podcast revolution with his international attended annual PodFest.
Chris shares his journey of how he went from waiting tables to the Founder and CEO of one of the largest restaurant brand groups in the world. His tips and thoughts will help you no matter what business you're in.
Vick shares his journey from his early years to starting a medical business that has grown into a highly successful national company. Vick will give you his ideas and tips that have helped his success and now can help you.
Listen in as Rebecca shares her journey that began years ago as she became a major successful General Contractor in a business historically dominated by men. She's the real deal and her story will help you.
Dr Nick Kavouklis shares his journey and the things he's learned that will help you on your journey. This is a must listen for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Join us as we learn about Terry Zelen's journey in developing Digital Strategies and the changes he has seen over the last 20 plus years.
Join Sheryl as she shares her journey in becoming the Entrepreneurs' Advocate. She's an Entrepreneur's Entrepreneur. Listen to hear why.
Enjoy this visit with a dynamic CEO as he shares his journey. His tips and ideas will help you with your success whether you' re a CEO, Entrepreneur or someone looking to make their business more successful.
John Jaeb, CEO of Quest Capital shares his journey from working in his family's convenient store business to growing his own brand of 75 locations which he sold. The sale provided the capital for him to become an investor in entrepreneur's businesses, helping them achieve their successes.
Join Brian Kornfeld, President of Synapse as he shares his journey from launching satellites to creating the largest forum to help start up companies in Florida.
Join us as we hear Carl Lindell's journey from; an Eagle Scout, National Guard Veteran, MBA from Emory , Selling vacuum cleaners door to door and successful Car Dealer. Great takeaway ideas that led to his successes.
Join us to learn how Gwynn's journey from a young girl with dreams of becoming a ballerina has led her to become a Senior Executive in a Major Bank Group.
Enjoy this weeks show, Listen as Ron shares his journey from a starting guard on a Division 1 College Basketball team to growing one of the largest scrap steel company in the United States. It's an epic journey we can all learn from.
Join us as we get to learn about Don's journey in the fitness industry. How he took his passion and made a successful career out of it.
Join us as we learn more about Carrie’s journey in becoming the CEO of the Broadstaff Staffing Company. Her story of overcoming challenges that you’ve only ever read about will inspire you. She’s an amazing person that was a US Marine Corp soldier over 30 years ago. Think about it, a female United States Marine Corps member. After many personal challenges she became a nationally recognized Life Coach helping others navigate their journeys. Now she’s spending time to share this fabulous story that you wont want to miss.
Join us as Mark Anderson, CEO Anderson Consulting shares the importance to get represention in the legislative process. He will share his journey of how he became a player in State of Florida Politics. Learn why he calls his process " Government Insurance"
Enjoy this very transparent exchange between host, Dean Akers and Jason Caras about his journey, challenges and success in growing to a sucessful business leader.