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https://simplecast.com STIR STIR is what happens when entrepreneurs share their journey, insights, and mindset- giving us all a glimpse into what powers the people behind the businesses lifting our economy. 2020-2026 Stir Podcast en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:14 +0000 https://aginto.com STIR https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8b4ee00d-8137-400e-b096-cda25035990c/e279673c-bfd2-4da1-aeb5-3f8a0eef15dd/3000x3000/stir_cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://aginto.com episodic STIR is what happens when entrepreneurs share their journey, insights, and mindset- giving us all a glimpse into what powers the people behind the businesses lifting our economy. Aginto: A Digital Agency false

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leadership,small business owner Aginto hi@aginto.com ee87321e-68bc-45bc-b821-d22506031aea Mitch Lomazov on Energy, Generations, and Coaching the Whole Person Mitch Lomazov coaches high performers, the people so excellent at their craft that performance, longevity, and the rest of life quietly slip to the back burner. In this episode of Stir, Mitch joins Chris Williams to talk about why sustainability beats raw output, and why financial results show up as a byproduct rather than the goal.

The conversation runs through energy management and the four buckets of work Mitch uses to map tasks to natural focus windows, the myth of rise-and-grind for night owls, and how to figure out when you actually do your best thinking. Mitch also breaks down the generational gap in the workplace, arguing that what happened to a person between ages 5 and 15 explains far more about how they show up than any label.

Along the way Mitch shares his path from an accounting and finance degree to the keynote stage and an executive pastor role, why that numbers background gives him an edge, building a speech therapy clinic with his wife during the pandemic, and the idea that a no is a yes to something else, and a yes is a no to everything else.
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]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Mitch Lomazov) https://aginto.com Mitch Lomazov coaches high performers, the people so excellent at their craft that performance, longevity, and the rest of life quietly slip to the back burner. In this episode of Stir, Mitch joins Chris Williams to talk about why sustainability beats raw output, and why financial results show up as a byproduct rather than the goal.

The conversation runs through energy management and the four buckets of work Mitch uses to map tasks to natural focus windows, the myth of rise-and-grind for night owls, and how to figure out when you actually do your best thinking. Mitch also breaks down the generational gap in the workplace, arguing that what happened to a person between ages 5 and 15 explains far more about how they show up than any label.

Along the way Mitch shares his path from an accounting and finance degree to the keynote stage and an executive pastor role, why that numbers background gives him an edge, building a speech therapy clinic with his wife during the pandemic, and the idea that a no is a yes to something else, and a yes is a no to everything else.
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]]> Mitch Lomazov on Energy, Generations, and Coaching the Whole Person Mitch Lomazov 00:35:35 Coach Mitch Lomazov joins Chris Williams to unpack energy management, the four buckets of work, and why your to-do list fails you. They dig into the generational gap, the accounting edge behind his coaching, and why a no is always a yes to something more important. Coach Mitch Lomazov joins Chris Williams to unpack energy management, the four buckets of work, and why your to-do list fails you. They dig into the generational gap, the accounting edge behind his coaching, and why a no is always a yes to something more important. personal development, morning routine, productivity windows, conflict resolution, time management, executive pastor, high performers, stir podcast, deep work, keynote speaker, work life balance, business podcast, generational gap workplace, aginto, energy management, chris williams, leadership development, multigenerational teams, mitch lomazov, faith and business, accounting degree, business coaching, sarasota business, executive coaching, entrepreneurship false full 86 b164af22-8dff-418c-a1df-b9568f8894a5 Steve Ramsey on the Cost of Growth, Leadership & Building Beyond Yourself In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Steve Ramsey of Courageous Consulting to talk about the real weight of entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth.

Steve shares how he built a company to nearly eight figures and 80 employees, only to realize that success on the outside can still feel like drowning on the inside. From learning how to move from operator to leader, to understanding key man risk, company culture, delegation, and the loneliness of ownership, this conversation is full of hard-earned lessons for founders and business leaders.

Through Courageous Consulting, Steve now helps other entrepreneurs navigate the same leadership gaps, people challenges, and growth plateaus he once faced himself.

This episode is a powerful reminder that building a business is not just about revenue.

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]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Steve Ramsey) https://aginto.com In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Steve Ramsey of Courageous Consulting to talk about the real weight of entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth.

Steve shares how he built a company to nearly eight figures and 80 employees, only to realize that success on the outside can still feel like drowning on the inside. From learning how to move from operator to leader, to understanding key man risk, company culture, delegation, and the loneliness of ownership, this conversation is full of hard-earned lessons for founders and business leaders.

Through Courageous Consulting, Steve now helps other entrepreneurs navigate the same leadership gaps, people challenges, and growth plateaus he once faced himself.

This episode is a powerful reminder that building a business is not just about revenue.

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]]> Steve Ramsey on the Cost of Growth, Leadership & Building Beyond Yourself Steve Ramsey 00:37:43 In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Steve Ramsey of Courageous Consulting to talk about the real weight of entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth. In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Steve Ramsey of Courageous Consulting to talk about the real weight of entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth. false full 85 dc396893-1e9f-4818-b9e8-5233837951e8 Alejandro Florez on Building The Cleaning Pros America One Relationship at a Time In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams of Aginto sits down with Alejandro Florez of The Cleaning Pros America to talk about what it really takes to grow a service business the right way. From his family’s entrepreneurial roots in Colombia to rebuilding through the cleaning industry in Florida, Alejandro shares how leadership, discipline, and a sharper client focus helped shape the company’s next chapter.

The conversation covers scaling a labor-intensive business, defining the right ideal client, building stable teams, lowering attrition, and creating what Alejandro calls “operational peace.” If you are a business owner trying to grow with more intention and less chaos, this episode is packed with real insight.

Learn more about The Cleaning Pros America here: https://www.tcp-america.com/

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]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams of Aginto sits down with Alejandro Florez of The Cleaning Pros America to talk about what it really takes to grow a service business the right way. From his family’s entrepreneurial roots in Colombia to rebuilding through the cleaning industry in Florida, Alejandro shares how leadership, discipline, and a sharper client focus helped shape the company’s next chapter.

The conversation covers scaling a labor-intensive business, defining the right ideal client, building stable teams, lowering attrition, and creating what Alejandro calls “operational peace.” If you are a business owner trying to grow with more intention and less chaos, this episode is packed with real insight.

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]]> Alejandro Florez on Building The Cleaning Pros America One Relationship at a Time Aginto 00:31:47 From his family’s entrepreneurial roots in Colombia to rebuilding through the cleaning industry in Florida, Alejandro shares how leadership, discipline, and a sharper client focus helped shape the company’s next chapter. From his family’s entrepreneurial roots in Colombia to rebuilding through the cleaning industry in Florida, Alejandro shares how leadership, discipline, and a sharper client focus helped shape the company’s next chapter. false full 84 5ac62e0f-01f5-40e4-ad0f-53efe6a820eb Restoration, Relationships, and Resilience: Nina Hunter’s First 18 Months in Business In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Nina Hunter, owner of Voda Cleaning & Restoration Sarasota, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up in a high-demand industry.

From an unexpected corporate layoff to launching a restoration company just before a hurricane, Nina shares how she stepped into entrepreneurship in real time. She opens up about handling clients on their worst days, building trust through empathy, and navigating the early stages of business ownership without a roadmap.

The conversation also dives into networking, relationship-building, and why being a “connector” has played a major role in her rapid growth and recognition in the Sarasota business community.

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone thinking about making the leap, this episode offers a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to build something meaningful.

Learn more about Voda:
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]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Nina Hunter, owner of Voda Cleaning & Restoration Sarasota, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up in a high-demand industry.

From an unexpected corporate layoff to launching a restoration company just before a hurricane, Nina shares how she stepped into entrepreneurship in real time. She opens up about handling clients on their worst days, building trust through empathy, and navigating the early stages of business ownership without a roadmap.

The conversation also dives into networking, relationship-building, and why being a “connector” has played a major role in her rapid growth and recognition in the Sarasota business community.

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone thinking about making the leap, this episode offers a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to build something meaningful.

Learn more about Voda:
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]]> Restoration, Relationships, and Resilience: Nina Hunter’s First 18 Months in Business Aginto 00:26:39 In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Nina Hunter, owner of Voda Cleaning & Restoration Sarasota, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up in a high-demand industry. In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Nina Hunter, owner of Voda Cleaning & Restoration Sarasota, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up in a high-demand industry. false full 83 d25229f4-ad89-4522-a895-661e52275bd9 Building Brains, Not Babysitting — Laurie McCracken on Purpose-Driven Childcare In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams of Aginto sits down with Laurie McCracken of Baby Fox Academy to talk about what it really takes to build a high-quality early childhood education business.

Laurie shares how Baby Fox Academy grew from an in-home childcare model into a thriving multi-location program, why the early years matter so much in brain development, and what most people misunderstand about childcare. She also opens up about hiring the right team, balancing compassion with accountability, and why “building brains, not babysitting” is at the center of everything they do.

From parent education and staff development to advocacy and long-term vision, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at leadership in one of the most important industries in any community.

If you are a parent, educator, entrepreneur, or business owner, this episode is packed with practical insight and perspective.

In this episode, we cover:

How Baby Fox Academy got started
Why high-quality childcare is so hard to build
The importance of early brain development
Hiring and retaining the right teachers
What parents often misunderstand about childcare
The business side of running an education center
Laurie’s vision for the future of Baby Fox Academy

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]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams of Aginto sits down with Laurie McCracken of Baby Fox Academy to talk about what it really takes to build a high-quality early childhood education business.

Laurie shares how Baby Fox Academy grew from an in-home childcare model into a thriving multi-location program, why the early years matter so much in brain development, and what most people misunderstand about childcare. She also opens up about hiring the right team, balancing compassion with accountability, and why “building brains, not babysitting” is at the center of everything they do.

From parent education and staff development to advocacy and long-term vision, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at leadership in one of the most important industries in any community.

If you are a parent, educator, entrepreneur, or business owner, this episode is packed with practical insight and perspective.

In this episode, we cover:

How Baby Fox Academy got started
Why high-quality childcare is so hard to build
The importance of early brain development
Hiring and retaining the right teachers
What parents often misunderstand about childcare
The business side of running an education center
Laurie’s vision for the future of Baby Fox Academy

Learn more about Baby Fox Academy:
https://babyfoxacademy.com/

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]]> Building Brains, Not Babysitting — Laurie McCracken on Purpose-Driven Childcare Aginto 00:40:22 In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams of Aginto sits down with Laurie McCracken of Baby Fox Academy to talk about what it really takes to build a high-quality early childhood education business. In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams of Aginto sits down with Laurie McCracken of Baby Fox Academy to talk about what it really takes to build a high-quality early childhood education business. entrepreneurs, daycare business, sarasota, business building, small business insights false full 82 2df95245-24c9-4114-b6a8-15768e8e8a58 The Hardest Part of Owning a Business? Learning to Bite Your Tongue In this episode of Stir, Alex shares his journey from a global upbringing—living in Peru, Mexico, the United States, and Germany—to leading a rapidly growing construction company in Florida.

After acquiring LT Plumbing in 2021, Alex helped scale the company from 32 employees to nearly 70, while navigating supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and the realities of running a growing business. But growth isn’t just about numbers. Alex dives into the leadership lessons that matter most—trusting your team, learning from failure, empowering people to do what they do best, and building systems that allow a company to scale. From expanding revenue and investing in people to navigating hiring mistakes and leadership growth, this conversation offers honest insight into what it really takes to run and grow a company.

In this episode, Alex discusses:
• Why the hardest leadership skill is knowing when not to interfere
• How LT Plumbing tripled revenue in its first three years under new ownership
• The importance of trust, accountability, and “cleaning up the milk” when mistakes happen
• Lessons learned from great bosses—and terrible ones
• Why hiring the right people is the hardest part of growing a business
• LT Plumbing’s vision for the next phase of expansion

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring leader, Alex’s story is packed with practical lessons on leadership, humility, and building a strong team.

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:10:05 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com In this episode of Stir, Alex shares his journey from a global upbringing—living in Peru, Mexico, the United States, and Germany—to leading a rapidly growing construction company in Florida.

After acquiring LT Plumbing in 2021, Alex helped scale the company from 32 employees to nearly 70, while navigating supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and the realities of running a growing business. But growth isn’t just about numbers. Alex dives into the leadership lessons that matter most—trusting your team, learning from failure, empowering people to do what they do best, and building systems that allow a company to scale. From expanding revenue and investing in people to navigating hiring mistakes and leadership growth, this conversation offers honest insight into what it really takes to run and grow a company.

In this episode, Alex discusses:
• Why the hardest leadership skill is knowing when not to interfere
• How LT Plumbing tripled revenue in its first three years under new ownership
• The importance of trust, accountability, and “cleaning up the milk” when mistakes happen
• Lessons learned from great bosses—and terrible ones
• Why hiring the right people is the hardest part of growing a business
• LT Plumbing’s vision for the next phase of expansion

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring leader, Alex’s story is packed with practical lessons on leadership, humility, and building a strong team.

Learn more about LT Plumbing: https://www.ltplumbingllc.com/ Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs sharing the real stories behind building their businesses.

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]]> The Hardest Part of Owning a Business? Learning to Bite Your Tongue Aginto 00:31:48 What’s the hardest part of running a business? For Alex Wehner, owner of LT Plumbing, the answer might surprise you: learning when to bite your tongue. What’s the hardest part of running a business? For Alex Wehner, owner of LT Plumbing, the answer might surprise you: learning when to bite your tongue. stir episode lt plumbing alex wehner, stir lt plumbing interview, stir episode alex wehner false full 80 961caa32-e7d2-4d5c-8440-a5bb0c3c0078 Why Better Hearing Still Starts With Human Connection | Dr. Noël Crosby This conversation goes past the surface of audiology and into something more human. Dr. Crosby shares insights from years of working closely with patients—how hearing loss impacts relationships, identity, and everyday life, and why real care starts with listening first. From the evolution of hearing technology to the emotional realities patients face, this episode highlights the balance between science and empathy—and what it takes to build trust in a field where communication is everything.

You’ll hear: How hearing loss affects more than just sound The role of trust and patience in patient care Why great practitioners focus on people, not just problems The mindset behind long-term success in a specialized medical field At its core, this episode is about connection—how we communicate, how we support others, and how small improvements can make a life-changing difference.

Learn More about Dr. Noël Crosby:
http://www.advancedhearingsolutions.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedHearingSolutionsFL
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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:58:16 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com This conversation goes past the surface of audiology and into something more human. Dr. Crosby shares insights from years of working closely with patients—how hearing loss impacts relationships, identity, and everyday life, and why real care starts with listening first. From the evolution of hearing technology to the emotional realities patients face, this episode highlights the balance between science and empathy—and what it takes to build trust in a field where communication is everything.

You’ll hear: How hearing loss affects more than just sound The role of trust and patience in patient care Why great practitioners focus on people, not just problems The mindset behind long-term success in a specialized medical field At its core, this episode is about connection—how we communicate, how we support others, and how small improvements can make a life-changing difference.

Learn More about Dr. Noël Crosby:
http://www.advancedhearingsolutions.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedHearingSolutionsFL
X: https://www.twitter.com/DrNoelcrosby
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HearingSolutionsFL

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]]> Why Better Hearing Still Starts With Human Connection | Dr. Noël Crosby Aginto 00:32:57 What does it really mean to hear—and to be heard? In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Dr. Noel Crosby of Advanced Hearing Solutions to talk about the deeper side of hearing health—beyond just devices and diagnostics. What does it really mean to hear—and to be heard? In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Dr. Noel Crosby of Advanced Hearing Solutions to talk about the deeper side of hearing health—beyond just devices and diagnostics. audiologist dr. noel crosby podcast, stir podcast with dr. noel crosby, aginto podcast dr. noel crosby, audiologist podcast false full 81 101b0723-37c0-48aa-92ef-0eb316bd473e Stress Is the Small Things You Avoid | Matt Beiler on Building a Roofing Business Matt shares the reality of stepping into ownership without having all the answers.

While he knew the roofing trade, the business side was a different challenge altogether — from scheduling and systems to insurance, marketing, and managing financial pressure. He opens up about the early days of taking over the company when things were tight, confidence was tested, and every decision carried weight.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is Matt’s perspective on stress: “Stress is the small things you’re avoiding.” That mindset shaped the way he learned to lead — by handling problems quickly, taking care of customers, and not letting small issues turn into major ones.

In this conversation, Matt talks about: Taking over a business in a difficult financial spot The challenge of learning the business side of roofing How JobTread helped create better systems and scheduling
Why word of mouth is still the most important marketing tool
The role integrity plays in customer trust
The power of confronting problems instead of avoiding them
How calculated risk helped him keep the business moving forward
Why collaboration beats competition in business

Matt also shares his background growing up Mennonite, how construction was already part of his world, and how a job he once thought he’d never want to do eventually turned into a business he now leads. This episode is packed with honest insights for business owners, contractors, and anyone building something while learning on the go. If you’re an entrepreneur trying to grow a business, manage stress, serve customers well, and lead with integrity, this episode is for you.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:19:11 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com Matt shares the reality of stepping into ownership without having all the answers.

While he knew the roofing trade, the business side was a different challenge altogether — from scheduling and systems to insurance, marketing, and managing financial pressure. He opens up about the early days of taking over the company when things were tight, confidence was tested, and every decision carried weight.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is Matt’s perspective on stress: “Stress is the small things you’re avoiding.” That mindset shaped the way he learned to lead — by handling problems quickly, taking care of customers, and not letting small issues turn into major ones.

In this conversation, Matt talks about: Taking over a business in a difficult financial spot The challenge of learning the business side of roofing How JobTread helped create better systems and scheduling
Why word of mouth is still the most important marketing tool
The role integrity plays in customer trust
The power of confronting problems instead of avoiding them
How calculated risk helped him keep the business moving forward
Why collaboration beats competition in business

Matt also shares his background growing up Mennonite, how construction was already part of his world, and how a job he once thought he’d never want to do eventually turned into a business he now leads. This episode is packed with honest insights for business owners, contractors, and anyone building something while learning on the go. If you’re an entrepreneur trying to grow a business, manage stress, serve customers well, and lead with integrity, this episode is for you.

Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with business owners and leaders on Stir.

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]]> Stress Is the Small Things You Avoid | Matt Beiler on Building a Roofing Business Aginto 00:23:21 In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Matt Beiler of Beiler Premier Roofing for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, stress, growth, integrity, and what it looks like to take over a business and figure things out in real time. In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Matt Beiler of Beiler Premier Roofing for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, stress, growth, integrity, and what it looks like to take over a business and figure things out in real time. matt beiler premier roofing stir podcast, matt beiler stir podcast, matt beiler podcast, matt beiler premier roofing false full 79 bebcaaea-9b6f-4784-b939-21f5ddbf233c The Art of Healing, Entrepreneurship & Community | Heather Welch & David Plotkin Heather shares her journey as a longtime massage therapist in Sarasota, reflecting on what she has learned since entering the field in the mid-90s and how those experiences shaped the vision behind Unwind. Together, Heather and David discuss the reality of building a wellness-centered business, the difference between theory and hands-on experience, and why true healing is far more intuitive than most people realize.

This conversation also explores mentorship, protecting your energy, staying connected to your “why,” and how community plays a major role in growing a meaningful business. From massage therapy and yoga to business ownership and personal purpose, this episode is filled with thoughtful insight and authentic perspective.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:09:52 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com Heather shares her journey as a longtime massage therapist in Sarasota, reflecting on what she has learned since entering the field in the mid-90s and how those experiences shaped the vision behind Unwind. Together, Heather and David discuss the reality of building a wellness-centered business, the difference between theory and hands-on experience, and why true healing is far more intuitive than most people realize.

This conversation also explores mentorship, protecting your energy, staying connected to your “why,” and how community plays a major role in growing a meaningful business. From massage therapy and yoga to business ownership and personal purpose, this episode is filled with thoughtful insight and authentic perspective.

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]]> The Art of Healing, Entrepreneurship & Community | Heather Welch & David Plotkin Aginto 00:37:28 In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Heather Welch and David Plotkin to talk about wellness, entrepreneurship, community, and the deeper purpose behind Unwind. In this episode of Stir, Chris Williams sits down with Heather Welch and David Plotkin to talk about wellness, entrepreneurship, community, and the deeper purpose behind Unwind. false full 78 4402d740-b4f0-4591-95c0-ad0adac88add How David Polimeni Built Rite Technology Through Faith, Discipline & Growth David’s journey isn’t conventional. He transitioned from full-time ministry into technology sales in 2007, not with the intention of owning a company, but simply to gain experience Within a year, that stepping stone turned into a vision: ownership. By 2015, he became a partner at Rite Technology, and over the last decade, he’s helped evolve the company from a traditional copier and print business into a multi-division technology provider offering:
• Commercial AV
• Physical security & access control
• AI-driven solutions
• Managed technology services

But this episode goes far deeper than business strategy.

David shares:

🔑 Why consistency is the hardest part of entrepreneurship
🔑 The power of imposed growth and believing in people before they believe in themselves
🔑 Why enthusiasm is more valuable than anything you’ll find on a resume
🔑 How gratitude protects energy and leadership stamina
🔑 The mindset behind their 2026 company theme: “Hold the line with gratitude in mind.”

With 27+ employees (and growing), David talks openly about the reality of leadership — the challenges of developing people, the discipline of early mornings (4:15 AM starts), and the responsibility of stewarding a business without letting the business own you

He also shares a powerful perspective: You can’t create more time — but you can create more energy. And protecting that energy through gratitude, discipline, and faith is what sustains long-term leadership. If you're a business owner, executive, or aspiring entrepreneur looking for depth beyond surface-level success talk, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Rite Technology: https://ritefl.com/ IG -

FB -

/ ritetechnology

LinkedIn-

https://www.linkedin.com/company/rite...

YT-

/ @ritearoundthetable

📍 Serving businesses across Florida

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---- We are a team of data driven and over-caffeinated creatives that focus on one important thing: driving results through leads and sales for our clients. Nobody hires us to create something ordinary. We listen, strategize, and produce campaigns and material that change the course of our clients’ businesses. We work with small businesses to big brands all over the country, but call Sarasota home. Want to get an inside look at everything we do at Aginto? Follow us below to get a front row seat. Aginto - A Digital Agency 2803 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34237

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:03:06 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com David’s journey isn’t conventional. He transitioned from full-time ministry into technology sales in 2007, not with the intention of owning a company, but simply to gain experience Within a year, that stepping stone turned into a vision: ownership. By 2015, he became a partner at Rite Technology, and over the last decade, he’s helped evolve the company from a traditional copier and print business into a multi-division technology provider offering:
• Commercial AV
• Physical security & access control
• AI-driven solutions
• Managed technology services

But this episode goes far deeper than business strategy.

David shares:

🔑 Why consistency is the hardest part of entrepreneurship
🔑 The power of imposed growth and believing in people before they believe in themselves
🔑 Why enthusiasm is more valuable than anything you’ll find on a resume
🔑 How gratitude protects energy and leadership stamina
🔑 The mindset behind their 2026 company theme: “Hold the line with gratitude in mind.”

With 27+ employees (and growing), David talks openly about the reality of leadership — the challenges of developing people, the discipline of early mornings (4:15 AM starts), and the responsibility of stewarding a business without letting the business own you

He also shares a powerful perspective: You can’t create more time — but you can create more energy. And protecting that energy through gratitude, discipline, and faith is what sustains long-term leadership. If you're a business owner, executive, or aspiring entrepreneur looking for depth beyond surface-level success talk, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Rite Technology: https://ritefl.com/ IG -

FB -

/ ritetechnology

LinkedIn-

https://www.linkedin.com/company/rite...

YT-

/ @ritearoundthetable

📍 Serving businesses across Florida

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]]> How David Polimeni Built Rite Technology Through Faith, Discipline & Growth Aginto 00:41:33 In this episode of Stir, we sit down with David Polimeni, partner and leader at Rite Technology, to talk about entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, and building a people-first company in a rapidly evolving tech industry. In this episode of Stir, we sit down with David Polimeni, partner and leader at Rite Technology, to talk about entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, and building a people-first company in a rapidly evolving tech industry. david polimeni rite technology, david polimeni rite technology stir podcast, david polimeni, rite technology podcast, david polimeni stir false full 77 56d2edc4-0899-43ba-9793-1bbd24851d99 From Construction at 10 Years Old to Building a 5-Star Roofing Company | Johnny Carson In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Johnny Carson, owner of Carson Roofing in South Florida, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, risk, and building a business the right way. Johnny didn’t “fall into” construction, he started on job sites at just 10 years old. From sweeping floors and pounding nails to running his own roofing company, construction is all he’s ever known Now, with nearly a decade in business and a 5-star reputation, Johnny shares what it really takes to survive and grow in a high-risk, high-pressure industry.

In this conversation, we cover:

✏️ Starting young and learning the trade from the ground up
✏️ Transitioning from laborer to business owner
✏️ The pressure of having “souls on board” depending on you
✏️ Leading a team while letting go of execution
✏️ Doing business in storm-ravaged South Florida
✏️ Why honest work still wins (especially in an industry filled with horror stories)
✏️ Balancing marriage and entrepreneurship
✏️ Why word-of-mouth beats everything

Johnny also opens up about the emotional side of the roofing business, helping homeowners after devastating hurricanes, watching people lose everything, and still showing up to serve with integrity. What makes Carson Roofing different? According to Johnny: He shows up. He shakes your hand. He stands behind the work. And he does what he says he’s going to do In a world chasing shortcuts, Johnny’s philosophy is simple: “Just do honest work and charge an honest wage.” If you’re an entrepreneur, contractor, or small business owner navigating growth, risk, and responsibility, this episode is for you.
🔗 Learn more about Carson Roofing: Website - https://www.carsonroofingfl.com/ Facebook-

/ carsonroofingfl

Linkedin-

/ johnny-carson-048197263

Instagram-

/ carsonroofingfl

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:39:10 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Johnny Carson, owner of Carson Roofing in South Florida, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, risk, and building a business the right way. Johnny didn’t “fall into” construction, he started on job sites at just 10 years old. From sweeping floors and pounding nails to running his own roofing company, construction is all he’s ever known Now, with nearly a decade in business and a 5-star reputation, Johnny shares what it really takes to survive and grow in a high-risk, high-pressure industry.

In this conversation, we cover:

✏️ Starting young and learning the trade from the ground up
✏️ Transitioning from laborer to business owner
✏️ The pressure of having “souls on board” depending on you
✏️ Leading a team while letting go of execution
✏️ Doing business in storm-ravaged South Florida
✏️ Why honest work still wins (especially in an industry filled with horror stories)
✏️ Balancing marriage and entrepreneurship
✏️ Why word-of-mouth beats everything

Johnny also opens up about the emotional side of the roofing business, helping homeowners after devastating hurricanes, watching people lose everything, and still showing up to serve with integrity. What makes Carson Roofing different? According to Johnny: He shows up. He shakes your hand. He stands behind the work. And he does what he says he’s going to do In a world chasing shortcuts, Johnny’s philosophy is simple: “Just do honest work and charge an honest wage.” If you’re an entrepreneur, contractor, or small business owner navigating growth, risk, and responsibility, this episode is for you.
🔗 Learn more about Carson Roofing: Website - https://www.carsonroofingfl.com/ Facebook-

/ carsonroofingfl

Linkedin-

/ johnny-carson-048197263

Instagram-

/ carsonroofingfl

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]]> From Construction at 10 Years Old to Building a 5-Star Roofing Company | Johnny Carson Aginto 00:25:55 In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Johnny Carson, owner of Carson Roofing in South Florida, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, risk, and building a business the right way. In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Johnny Carson, owner of Carson Roofing in South Florida, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, risk, and building a business the right way. carson roofing, johnny carson, johnny carson roofing, johnny carson sarasota roofing, roofing company sarasota, roofing company manatee false full 76 de821b6b-c77b-40a4-9b9d-cbb7d5dcf38b What Every Business Owner Gets Wrong About Government | Audrey Gordon In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Audrey Gordon, Founder & CEO of Pearl Consulting, for a powerful conversation about business, government, leadership, and building something that lasts.

Audrey brings a rare combination of public service experience, executive leadership, and entrepreneurial drive. With decades of experience in government relations, healthcare leadership, and governance, she now helps small-to-midsize enterprises, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations not just survive — but thrive.

From immigrating to Canada from Jamaica at age five, to watching her father build his own business from the ground up, Audrey’s entrepreneurial spirit was shaped early. After years in public service in Manitoba and earning her MBA from the Asper School of Business, she launched Pearl Consulting in December 2024 with a global vision. In this episode, Audrey shares: Why everything in business is impacted by government policy How organizations often talk to the wrong level of government (and how to fix it) The importance of governance, strategic planning, and leadership training Why being “teachable” is a superpower in business How mentors helped her navigate business lulls The power of niching down while thinking globally Why she built Pearl Consulting to operate across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean Audrey also opens up about motivation, delegation, burnout, and the importance of staying connected to the front lines of the industries you serve. Whether it’s sitting in an emergency department to understand patient flow or joining local business alliances to build relationships, her philosophy is simple: learn by being present. Outside of business, Audrey stays active with tennis, golf, pickleball, and even competitive weightlifting — proving that discipline, consistency, and training your body (and mind) matter in every area of life. If you're a business owner, nonprofit leader, healthcare executive, or entrepreneur looking to better understand how government decisions shape your success, this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Pearl Consulting: https://perleconsulting.ca/

🔗 Connect with Audrey Gordon on LinkedIn :

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:28:13 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Audrey Gordon, Founder & CEO of Pearl Consulting, for a powerful conversation about business, government, leadership, and building something that lasts.

Audrey brings a rare combination of public service experience, executive leadership, and entrepreneurial drive. With decades of experience in government relations, healthcare leadership, and governance, she now helps small-to-midsize enterprises, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations not just survive — but thrive.

From immigrating to Canada from Jamaica at age five, to watching her father build his own business from the ground up, Audrey’s entrepreneurial spirit was shaped early. After years in public service in Manitoba and earning her MBA from the Asper School of Business, she launched Pearl Consulting in December 2024 with a global vision. In this episode, Audrey shares: Why everything in business is impacted by government policy How organizations often talk to the wrong level of government (and how to fix it) The importance of governance, strategic planning, and leadership training Why being “teachable” is a superpower in business How mentors helped her navigate business lulls The power of niching down while thinking globally Why she built Pearl Consulting to operate across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean Audrey also opens up about motivation, delegation, burnout, and the importance of staying connected to the front lines of the industries you serve. Whether it’s sitting in an emergency department to understand patient flow or joining local business alliances to build relationships, her philosophy is simple: learn by being present. Outside of business, Audrey stays active with tennis, golf, pickleball, and even competitive weightlifting — proving that discipline, consistency, and training your body (and mind) matter in every area of life. If you're a business owner, nonprofit leader, healthcare executive, or entrepreneur looking to better understand how government decisions shape your success, this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Pearl Consulting: https://perleconsulting.ca/

🔗 Connect with Audrey Gordon on LinkedIn :

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]]> What Every Business Owner Gets Wrong About Government | Audrey Gordon Aginto 00:37:43 In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Audrey Gordon, Founder & CEO of Pearl Consulting, for a powerful conversation about business, government, leadership, and building something that lasts. In this episode of Stir, we sit down with Audrey Gordon, Founder & CEO of Pearl Consulting, for a powerful conversation about business, government, leadership, and building something that lasts. government contract consulting, audrey gordon canadian health minister, perle consulting, audrey gordon false full 75 eec0f672-6f2f-4796-bb5f-f3a9a2002743 Ramin Mesghali’s Path to Business Ownership is Anything But Typical He moved to Sarasota looking for a change… and ended up finding a new life: love, marriage, and ownership of a family flooring company—Jack Dean Flooring. In this episode, Ramin shares how he went from IT infrastructure and hospital systems to learning flooring from the ground up, modernizing an established business, and leading with a customer-first mindset built on transparency and reputation.

One of the best lines in the episode? The company motto that still guides him today: “I don’t want to see you in Publix on aisle 4 and have to hide in aisle 5.”

In our interview with Ramin Mesghali, we also talk about what it’s like stepping into a legacy, the learning curve of going from a 500+ person corporate IT environment to small business ownership, and how giving back through nonprofit work keeps the mission bigger than the day-to-day.

About Jack Dean Flooring (Sarasota, FL): Family-owned flooring retailer serving residential + commercial clients, with carpet, tile, luxury vinyl, and more.

About: https://www.jackdeanflooring.com/about

Website: https://www.jackdeanflooring.com/

Contact: https://www.jackdeanflooring.com/contact

Giving Back: https://www.jackdeanflooring.com/givi...

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 hi@aginto.com (Aginto) https://aginto.com He moved to Sarasota looking for a change… and ended up finding a new life: love, marriage, and ownership of a family flooring company—Jack Dean Flooring. In this episode, Ramin shares how he went from IT infrastructure and hospital systems to learning flooring from the ground up, modernizing an established business, and leading with a customer-first mindset built on transparency and reputation.

One of the best lines in the episode? The company motto that still guides him today: “I don’t want to see you in Publix on aisle 4 and have to hide in aisle 5.”

In our interview with Ramin Mesghali, we also talk about what it’s like stepping into a legacy, the learning curve of going from a 500+ person corporate IT environment to small business ownership, and how giving back through nonprofit work keeps the mission bigger than the day-to-day.

About Jack Dean Flooring (Sarasota, FL): Family-owned flooring retailer serving residential + commercial clients, with carpet, tile, luxury vinyl, and more.

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Giving Back: https://www.jackdeanflooring.com/givi...

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