Best AlexAnndra Ontra Podcasts (2024)

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100th Episode Special: Lakshmi Shenoy on Leadership and Innovation 48:48

9d ago48:48

48:48

For the milestone 100th episode of Presentation Hell, we are thrilled to feature Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, where Presentation Hell was brought to life. Under her leadership, Embarc Collective has become a dynamic hub for startups, driving Tampa’s growth as a key entrepreneurial ecosystem. Prior to this, Lakshmi made waves in Chicago…

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From Attorney to Author, Featuring William Holms 27:41

18d ago27:41

27:41

Episode #99 featuring William Holms, an American author celebrated for his award-winning thriller series, The Killing of Faith. Holms also spent much time as a trial and divorce attorney with nearly three decades of experience, Holms draws on his legal background and deep understanding of the human condition to craft suspenseful narratives that res…

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The AI Revolution in Sales: Inside Backtrack with Hunter McKinley 32:01

18d ago32:01

32:01

Episode #98 features Hunter McKinley, the Co-Founder & CEO of Yac, a voice messaging platform designed for remote teams, and Backtrack, the world’s first AI booth sales assistant that helps exhibitors close deals through backward recording and automation. Under Hunter's leadership, Yac raised $7.5M in Series A funding. His innovative approach to co…

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From IT to IP: The Journey To Patent Law, Featuring Tom Stanton 47:12

1M ago47:12

47:12

Episode #97 featuring Tom Stanton, Partner at Bochner Law. Bochner is an Intellectual Property Advisory and Consulting Law firm. After spending 10 years in the IT field, at the age of 35 Tom decided to make a career change and become an attorney. Since then, Tom has become a licensed patent attorney in both New York and Florida with focus on cuttin…

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Never Take Marble For Granite pt. 2, Featuring Alexander Zambrano 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Episode #96 features Alexander Zambrano, owner of Fabrizio & Sons Marble and Granite Restoration Inc. Fabrizio & Sons is a family-owned business that has been operational since 1999, specializing in the restoration of all types of natural stone countertops, walls, and floors. Alexander's father, Fabrizio, was featured on Presentation Hell episode #…

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From Strategy to Execution: Taylor Villegas and the Evolution of Twelve Tables 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

Episode #95 featuring Taylor Villegas, founder of Twelve Tables, a next-gen consulting firm fostering collaborations among independent creators and agencies, Taylor brings a unique perspective to problem-solving and strategy execution. Taylors entrepreneurial journey also includes being an active partner of Sunny Collabs, a content-first agency hea…

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From Vet to Visionary: Pet Harmony’s Story, Featuring Azza Diasti-Kennedy 46:10

3M ago46:10

46:10

Episode #94 features Azza Diasti-Kennedy, the Founder & CEO of Pet Harmony. Pet Harmony is a platform for pet owners that offers immediate online access to expert veterinary care. After experiencing the stress of being a vet and witnessing firsthand the nonstop need for veterinary care, Azza built a platform to provide peace of mind for the world's…

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Innovating the Heart of the Home: Featuring Kitchenery’s Akshay Bhuva & Andrew Collier 24:12

4M ago24:12

24:12

Episode #93 featuring CEO Akshay Bhuva and CRO Andrew Collier of Kitchenery. Both are Co-founders of the company. Kitchenery is a Stanley + Techstars wireless kitchen appliance company with a mission of revolutionizing the kitchen space by eliminating the constraints of traditional cooking environments. Join James Ontra, Andrew Collier, and Akshay …

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Revolutionizing Reminders: The Two’s Story with Joe Steilberg & Parker Klein 32:16

4M ago32:16

32:16

Episode #92 featuring Joe Steilberg & Parker Klein, Founders of Twos. Twos is your all-in-one hub for notes, reminders, events, ideas, and more. The idea of forgetting things before you’re able to write them down is what birthed Two’s into the go to platform to keep you organized. Listen to James Ontra & the founders Joe and Parker talk about what …

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Unlocking Brand Potential, Featuring Kim Jursa 23:54

4M ago23:54

23:54

Episode #91 features Kim Jursa, a Strategy Consultant for High Growth Brands. With a 20-year career in branding, Kim brings expertise from 10 years with Fortune 500 companies and another 10 years in NYC agency experience. Throughout her career, she has assisted growth stage businesses in raising VC funding, helped innovative brands reach the $1 bil…

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One CUP at a Time, Featuring Greg & Laura Jones 27:38

5M ago27:38

27:38

Episode #90 Featuring Greg Jones and his wife, Laura, the founders of CUP (Coffee Uniting People), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization formed to provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They currently employ approximately 40 individuals with some form of intellectual or developmental disabil…

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Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety, Featuring Leslie Fiorenzo 31:56

5M ago31:56

31:56

Episode #89 featuring Leslie Fiorenzo, a Business Presentation Coach. Besides her 9-5 role as an account manager at Ulliance, Leslie Fiorenzo empowers coaches and consultants by providing tailored guidance on overcoming hurdles in self-promotion. Whether it's honing public speaking skills, conquering camera shyness, or mastering the art of networki…

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Playful Minds: How Improve It Reshapes Leadership, Featuring Erin Diehl 35:03

6M ago35:03

35:03

Episode #88 featuring Erin Diehl, CEO of Improve It and host of the Improve It Podcast! Her company, Improve It, has aided everyone, from Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop shops, in transforming their businesses, leadership, and personnel through play. With eighteen years of leadership experience and expertise in improvisational comedy, Er…

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Empowering Youth: Strategies Against Cyberbullying, Featuring Bianca Peynado 33:14

6M ago33:14

33:14

Episode #87 features Bianca Peynado, founder of the Roadblock Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to raise awareness of cyberbullying and create a healthier online environment. Bianca has experienced her own encounters with cyberbullies since her childhood years and feels empowered to be part of the change, helping others cope with the s…

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Optimizing Organization: Shufflrr's Role at Mill Creek Capital Advisors, Featuring Rachel Hassett 20:46

6M ago20:46

20:46

Episode #86 featuring Rachel Hassett, Head of Marketing and Communications at Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC (MCCA). Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC (MCCA) introduces a fresh perspective to money management, one of an independent organization providing completely objective, conflict-free investment advice to clients. MCCA caters to multi-million…

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Shaping Capital Market Trust, Featuring Joseph Bailey 44:33

6M ago44:33

44:33

Episode #85 featuring Joseph Bailey, Managing Director at EY Assurance practice. At EY, their mission is to build a better working world, help create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. With over 20 years of expertise in the technology, media, and telecommunications sector, Joe brings a wealth of …

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Cancer Smart: Unveiling XpertPatient.com, Featuring Risa Arin 28:45

7M ago28:45

28:45

Episode #84 features Risa Arin, the Founder & CEO of XpertPatient.com. XpertPatient.com is a next-gen patient support platform that helps newly diagnosed individuals become "cancer smart" quickly. Utilizing AI advancements, proven adult learning strategies, and customer experience, XpertPatient is dedicated to building cancer patient and caregiver …

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The Power of Category Design, Featuring Kevin Maney 39:35

7M ago39:35

39:35

Episode #83 featuring Kevin Maney, Co-Author of "Play Bigger" and Founding Partner at Category Design Advisors. "Play Bigger" introduces businesses to the concept of category design and has garnered worldwide sales of over 250,000 copies. Category design encompasses the strategy and tactics that delineate, shape, and condition a market to establish…

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The Power of PR, Featuring Aakash Patel 22:22

7M ago22:22

22:22

Episode #82 featuring Aakash Patel, Founder of Elevate Inc. & Member of the Hillsborough Community College Trustees. Elevate, Inc., is a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking & social media for clients. To this day Elevate Inc. has served over 200 companies. Listen to J…

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Unveiling the Intersection of Media and Martech, Featuring Sarah Stokes 27:51

8M ago27:51

27:51

Episode #81 featuring Sarah Stokes, Global Senior Vice President at Foundry. Foundry is at the intersection of media and martech. Foundry’s industry is about people, not machines. Algorithms, optimization and automation play a huge role in what they do, but connections and trusted relationships are vital. Listen to James Ontra & Sarah Stokes talk a…

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Project Management from Start to Finish, Featuring Bill Clinebell 31:52

8M ago31:52

31:52

Episode #80 featuring Bill Clinebell, Co-Founder & President of Relofant, a project management consulting firm specializing in assisting organizations with expansion or relocation. Learn the approach of Relofant as they efficiently manage every aspect of relocation projects, providing a cost-effective solution for corporate relocations. Join host A…

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A Veteran's Path to Community Impact, Featuring Bob Hyde 35:30

8M ago35:30

35:30

Episode #79 features Bob Hyde, Vice President of Community Impact at Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in the state of Florida, the ninth largest in the United States based on membership, and the 10th largest based on its $17.2 billion in assets. In addition to his career at Suncoast, Bob is a Veteran and former military officer of th…

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Breaking Barriers in Aviation, Featuring Rocio Frej Vitalle & Maria Tirado 27:02

8M ago27:02

27:02

Episode #78 features Rocio Frej Vitalle, the founder of Improving Aviation, and Maria Tirado, the Head of Business Operations. Improving Aviation is a proudly women-owned and minority-led enterprise dedicated to pioneering aviation solutions and cutting-edge technologies that drive global sustainability forward. Join AlexAnndra Ontra as she learns …

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Shufflrr and Medline: Presentation Management in Healthcare, Featuring Tanja Zaric 28:31

9M ago28:31

28:31

Episode #77 featuring Tanja Zaric, Senior Manager at Medline Industries. Medline is a healthcare company–a manufacturer, distributor and so much more, doing business in more than 125 countries and territories around the world. In a complex healthcare world, Medline strives to help their customers achieve both clinical and financial success. Listen …

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Navigating the Media Landscape: Episode #76 with Grace Wooley 40:31

9M ago40:31

40:31

Episode #76 featuring Grace Wooley, Account Executive at WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa. Grace is an expert in selling multimedia advertising, from traditional TV to streaming platforms. Learn the nuances between linear and digital ads and discover where these strategies impact your daily life. Explore the advertising world with Grace Wooley and Jame…

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Straight From The Spine, Featuring Dr. Autumn Burns 33:25

9M ago33:25

33:25

Episode #75 featuring Dr. Autumn Burns, South Tampa Florida Chiropractor with the Farkas Chiropractic Group. Dr. Burns strives for excellence through superior patient treatment, education and satisfaction within her work. Listen to Autumn Burns teach James Ontra about the profound impact of chiropractic care as Dr. Autumn Burns shares her insights …

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Franchise Success Unveiled, Featuring Jesse Keyser 29:35

9M ago29:35

29:35

Episode #74 features Jesse Keyser, Co-Owner of Ideal Image, North America’s #1 aesthetics and wellness brand that delivers real results for real people, driven by medical experts. With a wealth of experience in working with franchises, Jesse has served on the advisory councils for Little Caesars, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and Sport Clips. He has b…

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Beyond The Classroom: Global Education With Ryco.io, Featuring Riley Walker 32:57

9M ago32:57

32:57

Episode #73 featuring Riley Walker, CEO of Ryco.io, an eLearning development company specializing in building courses and applications for businesses and schools. With over 12 years of experience in curriculum development and eLearning, Riley has developed a deep passion for global education. He takes pleasure in crafting innovative and engaging le…

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Banking On Success, Featuring Michael Eubanks 28:55

9M ago28:55

28:55

Episode #72 featuring Michael Eubanks, Commercial Relationship Manager at The Bank Of Tampa. Michael has been an essential part of The Bank of Tampa team for nearly 17 years. During this time, he has learned nearly every aspect of the bank, working in both client-facing roles and roles in the banking operations area. Listen to James Ontra and Micha…

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Boosting Workflow Management & Productivity, Featuring Harshneel More 28:01

10M ago28:01

28:01

Episode #71 Featuring Harshneel More, the Co-Founder and CTO of Archslate. Archslate is a data-driven workflow management and productivity platform for the building industry. The Tampa-based firm Archslate is positioned to help employers hire quickly as the United States implements a $1.2 trillion infrastructure program approved last year. Listen t…

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Time For A Change, Featuring Rico Smith 42:50

10M ago42:50

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Episode #70 featuring Rico Smith. Rico currently serves as an Air Force reserve and is running for the Hillsborough County commissions office position. Rico is also an accomplished Healthcare Executive with board level experience in the government and medical industries and sits on the Hospital Authority Board for Hillsborough County. Listen to Jam…

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Eliminating The Negative Self Talk, Featuring Dean Akers 40:43

10M ago40:43

40:43

Episode #69 featuring Dean Akers, the founder of Adjunct CEO. Adjunct CEO has been helping business leaders around the world become more effective CEO's for more than 25 years. He teaches empowerment and the skills of working on the business, not in the business. Over the years he’s worked with a wide range of businesses which has led him to the co…

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Banking With The Best, Featuring Owen LaFave 41:32

11M ago41:32

41:32

Episode #68 featuring Owen LaFave, the Pinellas County Market President at The Bank of Tampa. Owen leads a team of experienced bankers who provide customized solutions for owner managed businesses and commercial real estate clients in the Tampa Bay area. With over 20 years of banking experience, Owen has the skills and knowledge to navigate the cha…

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A Community That Cares, Featuring Deborah Kish Stephan 37:46

11M ago37:46

37:46

Episode #67 featuring Deborah Kish Stephan, President of the Brandon Campus for Hillsborough Community College. With an impressive background in education on top of 12 years of experience as a business attorney, Deborah is a perfect fit for who you want in charge of your college. Listen to James Ontra and Deborah Kish Stephan talk about how to make…

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The Human Side of Banking, Featuring Michael Smith 29:56

11M ago29:56

29:56

Episode #66 featuring Michael Smith, Business Banking Market Executive at Fifth Third in Tampa, Florida. With more than 28 years serving in leadership roles within financial services and community and economic development industries, Mike Smith is a well-rounded development and finance professional with a passion for building business opportunities…

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Enterprise Strategizing meets Enterprise Storytelling, Featuring Ron Carucci 38:24

12M ago38:24

38:24

Episode #65 featuring Ron Carucci, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Navalent. Navalent is a business consulting service that helps organizations translate strategy into results. Ron is also a bestselling author of 9 books. Recently, the award winning book, "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" was selected by Bloomberg…

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The Sales Institute For Spartans, Featuring Louis Zmich 40:44

12M ago40:44

40:44

Episode #64 featuring Louis Zmich. Louis is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and a Sales Readiness Coach for the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa. Along with his teaching career, Louis is an author with research that has been published in The Journal of Marketing Education, and The Journal of Selling. Listen to James Ontra an…

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Master Your Mind, Featuring Lauren Plante 57:16

12M ago57:16

57:16

Episode #63 featuring Lauren Plante, Mindset and Life Coach. At Lauren Plante Coaching, Lauren supports purpose-driven professionals in breaking their mental patterns so they can create a life of success AND fulfillment. Listen to James Ontra and Lauren Plante talk about methods for overcoming mental patterns such as perfectionism, people pleasing,…

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Transform Your Future With Aces Nation, Featuring Tim Livingston 44:53

1y ago44:53

44:53

Episode #62 featuring Tim Livingston, founder and CEO of Aces Nation. Aces Nation is a sports management software company for performance training and college recruiting. The vision of the company is to transform futures, improve lives and enrich communities through the power of sports. Listen to James Ontra and Tim Livingston talk about the journe…

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How To Become A Master In Storytelling, Featuring Mark Carpenter 30:25

1y ago30:25

30:25

Episode #61 featuring Mark Carpenter, aka the “Chief Storyteller”. Mark's passion is in helping others achieve more of their potential, and he uses his three decades of experience to provide perspective and guidance to others. Listen to James Ontra and Mark Carpenter talk about How to Turn Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire. Thi…

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Present Like A Pro, Featuring Jacqueline Farrington 25:59

1y ago25:59

25:59

Episode #60 featuring Jacqueline Farrington, Author and Founding Director of the Farrington Partners. The Farrington Partners provide customized executive coaching and consulting services for high-profile leaders and their organizations. Jacqueline has provided communications consulting and coaching services for multinational companies such as Seph…

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Predicting Profitability With Projexion, Featuring Karl Kroeber 29:26

1y ago29:26

29:26

Episode #59 featuring Karl Kroeber, CTO and Co-Founder of Projexion. Projexion is a machine-learning-based "digital twin" for construction managers that analyzes data to predict risk of profitability and prescribes actions to mitigate it in real-time. Karl is known for being a professional and highly skilled software architect that is always lookin…

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Turning Kush into Cash, Featuring John Lynch 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

Episode #58 featuring John Lynch, CEO of Kush.com. John’s Kush.com is known for being the fastest growing and most reliable marketplace of safe, predictable, and consistently available cannabis products. John has a 25-year record of driving market growth in consumer packaged goods for major brands such as Coca-Cola, Boston Beer Company, The Gallo W…

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One Less Gold Star, Featuring Wayne Dudding 38:23

1y ago38:23

38:23

Episode #57 Featuring Wayne Dudding, CEO of OLGS Inc. The Mission for Waynes OLGS inc. is in the name, One Less Gold Star. Waynes company is developing an automated tourniquet system to save lives on the battlefield and during traumatic events at home. Wayne has over 31 years of military service to include over six years of active duty. His primary…

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With Sales Comes Strategy, Featuring Tom Jackobs 34:44

1y ago34:44

34:44

Episode #56 featuring Tom Jackobs, Sales Coach and Founder of the Jackobs Effect. Tom has been an entrepreneur for 30+ years, He sold his fitness business which he owned for 9 years to become the Impact Pilot, helping entrepreneurs generate more income through better sales strategy and using stories to sell. Listen to James Ontra and Tom Jackobs di…

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Playing Checkers Not Chess, Featuring Timothy Sabo 36:47

1y ago36:47

36:47

Episode #55 featuring Timothy Sabo, Director of Marketing for Krispy Kreme Texas and Senior Director for Brand & Creative for Checkers restaurant. Tim is an award-winning restaurant marketing executive who leverages corporate, creative, and franchise experience to transform brands, increase revenues, and grow market share. Listen to AlexAnndra Ontr…

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Lift Your Impact, featuring Richard Newman 27:01

1y ago27:01

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Episode #54 Featuring Richard Newman, Founder of Body Talk and Best Selling Author of Lift Your Impact. Over the past 23 years Richard and his team have trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world, to improve their communication and impact, including one client who gained over $1 Billion in new business in just one year, using the strate…

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Nperspective's Path to Financial Freedom, Featuring Michelle Walker 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

Episode #53 featuring Michelle Walker , Director of BD for Nperspective. Nperspective provides fractional, project-based, or interim CFO services designed to assist clients with cash flow forecasting, strategic planning, assessing the skills of their accounting departments, revamping their organization charts, and formulating their strategies. Nper…

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From Volunteer to CEO, Featuring Lauren Prager 33:40

1y ago33:40

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Episode #52 Featuring Lauren Prager, CEO of Synapse. Synapse connects innovators and entrepreneurs with guidance, access, and resources for success. At Synapse, they believe that connections are the key to accelerate a thriving innovation community. Synapse drives Florida’s economic growth and consistently attracts top talent - now and for generati…

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The Multi Million Dollar Enterprise Called Workscapes, Featuring Steven Zanetos 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

Episode #51 featuring Steven Zanetos, a consultant for Workscapes. Workscapes is a full-service office dealership offering furniture, walls, flooring, architectural products, and space planning. In 25 years, Workscapes has evolved into a multi-million dollar, multiple location enterprise. Listen to James Ontra and Steven Zanetos talk about what has…

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