The Money Market Podcast
The "Money" Market podcast highlights local businesses, expert business advice, local economy, and points of interests in the Tampa Bay market.
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S6 E4 | How To Steward A Billion Dollars
<p>Education. Housing. Transportation. Workforce development. Healthcare. The list of community initiatives needed in Tampa Bay is staggering, yet what is the first step to connect with the work of philanthropy and make a difference? In this week's episode of "Money" Market, host Owen LaFave and Sheila Kinman, the Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, discuss the billion-dollar question: "What does it look like to meet Tampa Bay's community needs through private philanthropic solutions?"<br /> <br /> From finding your passion for giving back to discovering a mission that matches your values, this conversation is packed with insi...
S6 E3 | Current Florida Politics: What You Need To Know
<p>Ron Pierce has been at the highest level of Florida politics for almost 30 years now, beginning his illustrious career in the Florida Legislature as a District Legislative Assistant in the State House then serving as Senator Tom Lee's Policy Advisor. His success led him to Tampa Bay with our very own Tampa Bay Lightning as the Director of Government Relations and Community Affairs and has been providing counsel to the team for over 20 years. From there, he launched a successful lobbying firm, RSA Consulting Firm, that has served countless businesses, organizations, and non-profits all across Florida.<br /> <br /> Tune...
S6 E2 | Treat Every Day Like Gameday with Rob Higgins, USF CEO of Athletics
<p>Rob Higgins has spent his whole life being a part of Bull's country. From being born down the street at St. Josephs, to spending his formidable years all over the USF campus at sporting events and in locker rooms, to coming full circle as USF's CEO of Athletics, Rob truly bleeds green and gold.</p> <p><br /> Rob doesn't just have the unique position of CEO of Athletics, he is also in a unique position in USF's history. The University of South Florida has committed to investing in their future and their sports programs, starting with football. Soon they...
S6 E1 | Building St. Pete: Duke Energy, the Rays, and Taxes
<p>Owen sits down with Copley Gerdes, Member of the St. Pete City Council, to discuss the outlook on St. Pete's city development. With his prior personal experience owning a financial advising practice for 15 years and now as the Chair of the Budget, Finance, and Taxation Committee, Gerdes spends thousands of hours on the budget, giving him insight into what it takes to balance unlimited needs with limited resources.<br /> <br /> From GO bonds, lowering millage rates, and the world's best law enforcement to negotiations with Duke Energy and the collapse of the Rays deal, this engaging conversation is a...
S5 E22 | Soul Authenticity: What Makes St. Pete Truly Special with Jason Mathis
<p>Getting paid to think about the magic of St. Pete is one of Jason's favorite parts of his job. As the CEO of the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, Jason Mathis spends his days on thoughtful growth and urban redevelopment, listening to all areas of the leadership community, in order to be a catalyst for positive change. The reality is St. Pete is growing exponentially and the Downtown Partnership plays a pivotal role in that growth.<br /> <br /> In this episode, Jason discusses the future development of Downtown St. Pete, how the city can maintain its authentic roots while scaling...
S5 E21 | Serving Tampa for Generations: Inside Donatello's with Gino Tiozzo
<p>Some places serve food while others serve memories. For four decades, Donatello's has been both a culinary landmark and a living room for Tampa, where generations gather, celebrate, and feel at home. In this episode, Gino Tiozzo shares the story behind one of the city's most beloved restaurants that is built on tradition, shaped by resilience, and sustained by heart. From a last minute $50,000 loan that opened the doors to navigating recessions, a pandemic, and a rapidly evolving dining scene, Gino reflects on what it really takes to endure.<br /> <br /> But this isn't just about business – it's about le...
S5 E20 | Tom Chaby: From SEAL Leadership to Peak Performance
<p>What does it take to perform at an elite level whether you're in combat, the boardroom, or under the bright lights? In this episode Captain Tom Chaby, retired Navy SEAL and founder of T3 Advantage, breaks down the mindset and leadership principles that drive top performers. With over 26 years of SEAL experience and work alongside organizations like the Tampa Bay Lightning and the University of Alabama, Tom shares why leadership starts with leading yourself first. He unpacks his 60-20-20 leadership philosophy and the four critical intangibles: mindset, discipline, resilience, and leadership.<br /> <br /> Tom challenges the popular belief...
S5 E19 | How Feeding Tampa Bay Is Solving Hunger at Scale with Thomas Mantz
<p>Food insecurity isn't about food at all – it's about economics, opportunity, and the strength of a community. In this episode of "Money" Market, host Owen LaFave and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay, Thomas Mantz, break down the real cost of providing the dignity of a meal. Feeding Tampa Bay is one of the largest hunger relief organizations in the United States, spanning across 10 counties and providing more than 100 million meals a year. For Mantz, what began as a career in banking led him to knowing his true calling as a servant of his community and helping to solve this en...
S5 E18 | Handshake Hustle: The Networking Playbook w/ Elevate, Inc. President & Founder Aakash Patel
<p>Is networking really that beneficial? Owen gets a crash course on this week's episode of "Money" Market with Aakash Patel, Tampa's most prolific networker and founder of Elevate, Inc., a thriving business consulting firm. Aakash unpacks his signature approach to relationship building, from navigating crowded events with intention to turning quick introductions into long-term partnerships. Listeners get an inside look at his bar-side buddy system, sponsor-first approach, and the clever ways he recognizes the hard work of organizers and staff that lead to warm introductions. Aakash shares his sincere tactics for deepening business relationships, adding value without expectation, using...
S5 E17 | Amplify Everything: Reinventing the Chamber, Reimagining a City
<p>What does it take to merge two organizations, reshape a brand, and help redefine an entire city? In this week's episode of "Money" Market, Owen meets with Amanda Payne, President and CEO of AMPLIFY Clearwater, to unpack exactly that. From her roots in public office to leading one of the most innovative business organizations in Tampa Bay, Amanda shares her story of how she turned a traditional chamber model into something entirely new. They dive into the bold rebrand to "Amplify," and the challenge of blending two different cultures together. The conversation expands into Clearwater's evolving identity of tourist...
