The Art of Business: Recent Episodes
Eric Baker
Welcome to The Art of Business. Dade City's newest podcast! I sit down with business owners right here in Dade City and the surrounding areas to find out about their backgrounds, how they built their businesses, and what their secrets for success are.
If you look up the word entrepreneur in the dictionary, I’m positive you’ll see a picture of Randy and Heather. These are two people who left a corporate America job behind and all the benefits that go with it, to start their own business and do their own. They are self-taught, they are self-funded, and they are extremely impressive people.
They’re the kind of people who don’t back down in the face of a challenge and do whatever is necessary to get the job done. I’m excited to have to have the chance to sit down with them to find out more about their lives.
So, let’s start out by getting to know Randy and Heather on a personal level…
Natalie is an entrepreneur, she owns multiple businesses, she’s a member of the Dade City Chamber of Commerce, she’s the former Chairman of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity here locally, a mother, grandmother, a loving wife, and she’s been described by a close friend as, and I quote, “Just an absolutely amazing person!”.
Today I’m joined with Tiffany Grumbley & Jill Finnerty Ricardo. They are here to represent their organization, Arts in Motion, Pasco. They are located at 13921 7th St. in Dade City Florida. You can also find them online at ArtsInMotionPasco.org.
Today I’m joined with Mrs. Jill Finnerty Ricardo, along with two of her children Roman, and Rio Ricardo. They are here to represent their charity, the Uhuru Watoto Project. You can find them online at UhuruWatotoProject.com
Kevin is a veteran, a college graduate, an entrepreneur, a successful business owner, he’s extremely charitable, he’s a member of the Dade City Chamber of Commerce, as well as a husband, a father, and a grandfather just to name a few!
He’s an all-around impressive guy and he has quite the story to tell and we do talk about all of it.
Today I’m joined with Mrs. Ann Cosentino. She is a City Commissioner for Dade City Florida, an entrepreneur, a college graduate, an experienced communications professional, an art director, a loving wife and mother, and she owns her own business, Anngenuity. You can find them online at Anngenuity.com.
Today I’m joined with Mrs. Dacia Mitchell. She is the Co-Creator of The Spoke: Dade City Market Place and Visitors Center. They are located at 37800 Church Ave in Dade City Florida. You can also find them on Facebook @TheSpokeDadeCity.
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I’ve put together a “best of” for episodes 1-10. These were some, but only some, of my favorite moments from the podcast so far. I couldn’t decide on how to order the clips without making it seem like I’m picking favorites, they are all my favorites, so picking an order was impossible, so in the end, I decided to post clips in the order in which they appeared on the show.
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Today I’m joined with Mrs. Margaret Angell. She is the owner of Angel Tea Room and Heavenly Treasures Gift Shop. They are located at 37847 Meridian Ave in Dade City Florida. You can also find them online at AngelTeaRoom.com
Margaret is an entrepreneur, a college graduate, a business owner, a writer, a former law enforcement officer, a private investigator, the President of the Dade City Merchants Association, she has her restaurant in downtown Dade City, and to quote “Madonna Jervis Wise from her book, Trailblazing Women of Tampa Bay, Margaret is a trailblazer who provides a modern-day inspiration for girls seeking non-traditional careers. “
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I have a very special episode for you today. Today I’m joined with Mr. Dan Mitchell. He is the SMARTstart Program Director at the Pasco Economic Development Council.
Do you have an idea for a business but you’re just not exactly sure where or how to start? Do you already have an existing business that you’re ready to take to the next level but could use someone to talk to for advice? Do you need funding to get you business going? Whatever the case may be, my guest today can certainly help you.
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In this episode I sit down with Leland Wells Austin. Leland owns 2 businesses, he’s an entrepreneur, he studied Environmental Science at USF and Environmental Management of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida, he’s a Florida Gator, a cowboy, an experienced breeder, he’s an avid hunter and fisherman, and he’s a member of the Dade City Chamber of Commerce.
And frankly, that only scratches the surfaces. Leland is an extremely impressive guy who is wise beyond his years. He’s only in his mid 30’s yet, he owns multiple businesses, has a fleet of vehicles and a staff of almost 10 people under his supervision.
He is driven and motivated to be successful and he’s not letting anything stand in his way. Leland is the type of person that you’d want your son to look up to. He’s a role model and someone you can really mold your life after.
In this episode I sit down with Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Jessica Borras. They are the founders and owners of American Pizza Oven. American Pizza Oven is located at 37941 Meridian Ave. in Dade City Florida. They are on Facebook @APODadeCity and you can find them online at AmericanPizzaOven.com.
In this episode I sit down with Kevin Taggerty, founder and administrator of the Dade City Life Facebook Page. Kevin's built 2 Facebook pages one of which has hundreds of followers and the other has thousands, he’s a Veteran, an entrepreneur, a DJ, an MC, he plays both the guitar and the harmonica, he’s a wedding officiant, an actor, an entertainer, a Gameshow host of “Rock’n Bingo”, and he is also on the board of Directors for the Dade City Center for the Arts.
In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Troutman Knight. Stephanie is a founder and former Executive Director a non-profit organization called A New Generation. She is the founder and owner of Rustic Elegance vintage design and decor. She’s a mother. She’s a cancer survivor. She’s a health coach. She’s a talented artist and painter. She’s an entrepreneur. She has her shop in downtown Dade City, and she’s a member of both the Dade City Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants association.
She has an absolute amazing and powerful story to tell, and I feel immensely honored to have been in her presence, having the opportunity to pick her brain about so many different subjects of her life. She is a multi-talented individual and an inspiration for us all. I’m excited to be able to tell her story.
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Charlotte is the founder and owner of Prelude Academy of The Arts in Dade City Florida. She has an impressive background and we talk about everything from her Appalachian heritage to how she survived through the pandemic.
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In this episode, I sit down with Mary Katherine Mason, Founder and Owner of Lanky Lassie's Shortbread. MK and I discuss her background, her time spent in the military, how she came up with the idea for the shortbread business, and a lot more!
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Gude, General Manager of Kumquat Growers Inc. in Dade City Florida. We talk about his upbringing, what its like working in the Kumquat Industry, what the future holds for his business, and a lot more!
In this inaugural episode, I sit down with Darrell Bailey. Owner of Action Auctioneers in Zephyrhills Florida. We discuss his background, how he started his business, and what his secrets for success are.