We begin the new year with a new episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast. On Episode 13, I had the opportunity to interview JD Eicher, who is a singer/songwriter and the frontman for the band, JD Eicher and the Goodnights. Most of the band, including JD, is from Youngstown, Ohio, while one member is […]
2015 Year in Review: Sailing Toward the Future
What can I say? It’s been another epic year. I traveled to the Greek islands with Sail Future; I attended my fourth Rock Boat experience; I completed my fifth year on the board of directors of Rock by the Sea Charities (and attended Rock by the Sea for my seventh straight year); I started a […]
An Unconventional Habit Streak
On Episode 12 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, we were joined by German Espitia, a 23-year old Colombian who has been taking some temporary time off of finishing his marketing degree at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami to continue with his entrepreneurial activities. When we caught up to him, German was in his […]
Documentary Filmmaker Keith Ochwat Learns By Doing
Keith Ochwat and his friend and business partner Christopher Rufo never took a single class on filmmaking. “We kind of learned by doing,” says Ochwat. They both had full-time jobs. Ochwat worked in politics for a U.S. Congressman and later for a legislator in Sacramento, where he is from. Rufo graduated summa cum laude from […]
Italian Skycar Takes Off In Florida
Italy has long been known for design and engineering, and has a rich heritage for innovation and fantasy. And, in that spirit, the Italian-born OMA SUD aviation company has continued this tradition through its specialization in designing and producing small private aircraft. On Episode 10 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, we were joined by […]
Melodime Plays Along Too
Episode 9 of the Agents of Innovation podcast was a truly special one for me because it gave me the opportunity to interview one of my favorite bands, Melodime. Why are they one of my favorites? There are many reasons. First, of course, is their music, which is quite amazing. As their website states, they are […]
Darrian Freeman Gives Hoop Dreams Free Reign
Darrian Freeman has always had a love for sports. He grew up with a father who was a college basketball coach. He went on to play for Palm Beach State College. But then, he tore his ACL and his hoop dreams were crushed. However, that did not stop Darrian from pursuing his passion for sports […]
Help Florida Youth Sail for Justice: Your Gift Will Be Matched!
Do you know why I really went to Greece this summer? I don’t ask much very often. My friends and family know all the various causes I’m involved with. And you may have heard me talk about this little trip to Greece I went on this summer. Well, that trip wasn’t just your regular trip to Greece. […]
Donald Hodgskin Never Forgets
Whether it’s the skills he learned as a junior and college tennis player, as a teaching pro, a bonds trader, or the many crooks, liars, and thieves who he has encountered in the business world, Donald Hodgskin never forgets the lessons he’s learned in life and business. “I learned how to make people happy,” he […]
Paul Pfau Connects With You
“I like people that appreciate music,” says Paul Pfau. Earlier this year, Pfau gained increased fame and recognition after appearing on Season 8 of NBC’s “The Voice” and that took up quite a bit of our conversation on Episode 6 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. Pfau taught himself to play the guitar at age […]