Cultivating Success

Advice for a New Landscaping Business – Cultivating Success with Jeff Sophir and Jonathan Wolfson Episode 023 Joe Camuso & Josh

Joe and Josh are the owners of landscaping and outdoors company based in Pensacola, Florida.

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Joe Camuso & Josh

about growing their landscaping business.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• What to look for in a property manager.
• Getting on the same page as your partners.
• The importance of knowing your customer base.
• Balance the skills between your partners.

Connect with Joe & Josh:

https://allstaroutdoorsllc.com/

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Andy came down to Florida in 1995. While looking to buy a business, he encountered a company named Transworld Business Brokers. He continued his search for a business, but was offered a position at Transworld as an agent. He joined the company and quickly became one of South Florida’s top performers. Now over thirty-eight years old, Transworld Business Advisors is the number one business brokerage and an international Franchisor through a partnership with United Franchise Group. They have currently over 400 business brokers in the organization and have over 3,000 businesses for sale. They also have 120+ franchisees in the US and several internationally. Andy is a recognized speaker and trainer in the subject of business sales, valuation and negotiations. He has taught his self-authored negotiations class to associations, construction companies, media sales teams, government agencies, high school & university students. His signature charity event “Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner” is in its 16th year and has raised over $1,000,000. He is father to two. Rachel, Lauren and his wife, Allison are Hollywood residents (Allison since 1970, Andy since 1994).

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Andrew Cagnetta about being buying and selling businesses.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• How is TransWorld doing with the current economic climate?
• What got Andy started in franchising?
• The scariest time in business is when you can’t see over the next hill.
• The process of finding deals.
• Bringing the seller into reality.
• The importance of being a trusted advisor.

Connect with Andrew:

https://www.tworld.com/

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Coming out of anesthesia after he had heart surgery in 2014, still foggy and incoherent Burt asked, “Did I die? Am I in Heaven?” Eight years later, still alive and kicking with inventions, Burt Firtel thanks his heart surgeon, Dr. Richard Cartledge, Boca Raton, Florida for eight years of gravy so far and more enroute.

During his working years, Burt sold and distributed pharmaceuticals, disposable medical supplies, and ironically funeral supplies he fortunately never needed for himself. 

“My wife and I did a little travelling, played a little golf and since 1974 I’ve owned and raced trotting harness horses. Now in my 83rd year, and my wife gone since 2008, I’ve shelved the retirement word and I’m on a very productive phase of my life.”

Burt wrote and self-published a book, The Legend of the Cap, a history, mystery, and fantasy of golf, a fictional story involving real characters and spanning more than 100 years of golf.

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Burt Firtel about his app and helping others.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Bert’s real-life scenario inspired him to develop the app.
• Being featured at the CES show in Vegas has been a huge moment.
• Bert hopes to reduce the amount of children and dogs that die in cars every year.
• All success from this will be for his grandchildren.

Connect with Burt:

https://dfdontforget.com/

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Crafting the Proper Marketing Message – Cultivating Success with Jeff Sophir and Jonathan Wolfson Episode 020 Annette Gallagher

Annette Gallagher has over 30 years of experience and a diverse resume featuring success at all levels in the field of communication. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Miami where she is now proud to pass on her love of writing and public relations by teaching in the School of Communication. Annette has worked with leading publications and has created content for everything from food magazines to internet security.

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Annette Gallagher about marketing your message to the public.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Simplify your business.
• The importance of growing together.
• Solving a pain point for the customer.
• The barriers of entry for blogging.
• How to create a value driven homepage.
• How to turn a blog into a social media campaign.
• The balance between simplification and capturing attention.

Connect with Annette:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegallagher/

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Tal Frydman is an Executive Managing Director with Newmark’s Multifamily Capital Markets group. Based in the firm’s Boca Raton office, Mr. Frydman brings to his position more than 20 years of real estate experience. He and his team manage the disposition of multifamily properties throughout South Florida as part of the firm’s statewide middle markets platform, which focuses on non-institutional, typically B- and C-class properties located in all markets as well as all multifamily properties located in secondary and tertiary markets.

Prior to joining Newmark, Mr. Frydman was a senior director at Berkadia, where he launched the firm’s investment sales division for South Florida. Prior to Berkadia, Mr. Frydman was a first vice president for 16 years with Marcus & Millichap. Mr. Frydman has been recognized by numerous industry publications and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Tal Frydman about multifamily real estate.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• The difference between a commercial broker and a residential broker.
•  Fees on a $15 million dollar deal.
• The benefit of investing in multifamily.
• Considerations for getting into real estate.
• You need to specialize to separate yourself from competition.

Connect with Tal:

https://www.nmrk.com/

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Dan has been a property manager and real estate investor for over 20 years. He got his start investing and operating rental properties in Chicago in the mid 1990’s. Over the years, he has owned and operated over 20 apartment buildings and 5 commercial properties, while simultaneously managing hundreds of units. Dan handles all aspects of investment and real estate; from acquiring and negotiating contracts, to rehabilitating the units to achieve the highest and best rents, maintaining the buildings, and keeping the properties fully rented to maintain the best possible profit. His specific experience includes condominium conversion projects, and building out commercial and residential properties. Dan has vast experience in real estate investing and property management. He is currently a licensed real estate agent in Florida.

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Danny Schwab about property management and consulting.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Danny is also a real estate broker.
• Add verticals of your business to hedge downside.
• Danny’s real estate referral program.
• Any realtor struggling should partner with a property manager.
• Interest rates don’t worry Danny.

Connect with Danny:

http://keyrenterpm.com/ 

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Sharon Ve, otherwise known as The Inspired Attorney®️, is a trained attorney who has transitioned her career to help her peers as a Business & Life Strategist, where she helps her peers transform their lives and practices so that they not only can practice from a place of passion and joy while reaching the levels of success they desire, but also live happier, more fulfilled lives.

With her podcast, The Inspired Attorney®️, she interviews inspirational attorneys about their lives, practices, and learnings so that we all can gain inspiration and ultimately use their advice to create positive changes in our lives. Sharon maintains an active license with the Florida Bar, received her J.D. degree from St. Thomas University, graduated Magna Cum Laude with an MBA from EU Business School in Munich, Germany, and has two BSBA degrees from The University of Central Florida.

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Sharon Ve about inspiring others and yourself.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Sharon got her MBA in Germany.
• How do you tell if someone has depth to them?
• Why is empathy so important?
• How to better understand your client.
• Coaching attorneys is an untapped resource.

Connect with Sharon:

https://www.theinspiredattorney.co/

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Excited. Passionate. Embracing life, Jeff thrives working with people, interacting with clients, inspiring and being inspired by the Nature’s Experts team – in fact, he’s often lauded as the rallying force on any given day. Sharing information and answers in an easily understandable way is of particular importance to him, declaring that while facts are not flexible, delivering solutions should always provide flexibility. With decades of experience, he is dedicated to ensuring Nature’s Experts is the best; leading and redefining the landscape industry.

The thirst for knowledge is strong in Jon. He appraises. He delves. He enjoys the journey of practical learning, earning an impressive list of credentials – from ISA Certified Arborist to Tree Risk Assessment to Certified Tree Care Safety Professional. Committed to the industry, and Florida, Jon sits on the Florida Urban Forestry Council, helping shape the state’s green future. Logical and analytical, Jon is equally inspired to figure out how things work as he is getting the job done, with both an eye on the next task and a long range entrepreneurial view for Nature’s Experts potential.

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Jeff & Jon about the new year and new goals.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Why it’s important to look inside of your business.
• Customer service is one thing. What about your customer experience?
• Inflation hit all time highs. It caused major bumps and concern.
• When goals aren’t achieved you need to ask yourself what needs to change.

Connect with Jeff & Jon:

https://naturesexperts.com/

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Companies that Complement Each Other – Cultivating Success with Jeff Sophir and Jonathan Wolfson Episode 015 Angelina Tedesco

Angelina Tedesco was born and raised near Philadelphia, PA. After receiving her degree from NY Fashion Institute, Angelina moved to south Florida and is founder of three businesses; principal of Villa 22 Designs, co-founder of Legacy BNB and South Florida Luxury Realtor

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Angelina Tedesco about her career as a real estate agent, interior designer and property manager.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• What direction Angelina wants to take with her business.
• The importance of interior design in real estate value.
• What Angelina recommends to someone looking to get into interior design.
• Play to your strengths and keep yourself busy.
• Focus on your goal, not the output.

Connect with Angelina:

https://www.instagram.com/listitwithlina/

https://www.instagram.com/villa22designs/

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Noble Business Funding – Cultivating Success with Jeff Sophir and Jonathan Wolfson Episode 014 Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen is the Founder and President of Noble Funding. Noble Funding has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and zero complaints since inception in 2005. Since then, they have funded just over $1 Billion in business loans and lines of credit to their clients nationwide. Noble Funding is an intermediary which offers funding from as little as $200,000 all the way up to $35 million. They offer both asset-based and cash-flow based funding, senior secured or subordinated. They have built a large network of banks and non-bank lenders over the last 17 years in business which they use to strategically place their clients in the best position possible to obtain the lowest rates and best borrowing structures in today’s marketplace. Noble Funding does not charge any upfront fees for their consulting or placement services, so satisfaction is always guaranteed. 

When Mr. Cohen is not working, he is the chauffer and sports liaison for his son’s sporting events which include soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football, and tennis. 

Listen to this informative Cultivating Success episode with Matthew Cohen about small business lending.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

• Matthew’s business structure and who he deals with.
• The importance of understanding different financing options.
• What happens when the economy slows down.
• Why lenders don’t use primary residences as collateral.

Connect with Matt:

https://www.noblebusinessloans.com/

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