Welcome to the Success in South Florida Podcast with Adam Rossen. Join Adam each episode as he interviews entrepreneurs, leaders, and other movers and shakers in South Florida to find out how they're doing their part to enhance the local community. The podcast is full of personal stories, details of obstacles overcome, business triumphs and so much more. Your host is attorney Adam Rossen, the CEO & Founder of Rossen Law Firm. He was born and raised in South Florida and became an attorney bec ...
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The Practice Podcast series was created and is hosted by our partners Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast. These Podcast episodes are intended to be a resource to help business leaders and other lawyers without all the complicated lawyer language. Check us out!
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275,000 Pairs of Shoes + 15 Years of Impact | Harlene Zweig on In Jacobās Shoes Annual Gala š (Ep. 61)
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48:21This special episode of Success in South Florida is dedicated to community, compassion, and lasting impact. Adam Rossen welcomes back Harlene Zweig, co-founder of In Jacobās Shoes, for her second appearance on the podcast. Together, they shine a spotlight on the organizationās upcoming 15th Annual "Every Sole Counts" Gala and its incredible missionā¦
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192. The Business of Criminal Law, With Adam Rossen
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39:13In this episode, Jeff and Brett speak with Adam Rossen, a former prosecutor turned visionary CEO of one of Floridaās fastest-growing criminal defense firms. Adam shares his journey from solo practice to leading a multi-office team across South Florida, offering a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the Rossen Law Firmās uniqā¦
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195. Built To Last: Jerry Markowitz On Leadership, Longevity, And The Law
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37:41Jerry Markowitz is a founding shareholder at Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog. He joins Jeffrey and Brett to talk about the values and vision that have guided his extraordinary legal career. As one of South Floridaās most accomplished bankruptcy attorneys, Jerry reflects on his decades in practice, the art of balancing firm leadership with client aā¦
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194. The Man Behind the Mic: Nelsonās StoryāAnd Why He Is Forced to Leave
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38:37On this special episode, we share an intimate conversation with our producer, Nelson Rosado. Sadly, this will be the first and last time he speaks on the show. Nelson has worked with us for 12 years, helping to produce the podcast since its inception. Unfortunately, he is being forced out of the country where he has lived for nearly 35 years. We diā¦
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In this episode, host Jeffrey and Brett sit down with the inimitable Joel Hirschhorn, a true titan of criminal defense. With more than five decades of courtroom experience, Joel has built a reputation as a relentless advocate and a straight shooter with almost 400 jury trials, defending clients in high-stakes criminal matters in almost every Distriā¦
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How to Build Grit & Lead Through Adversity š„ Bill āThe Law Manā Umansky | Success in South Florida (Ep. 60)
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1:07:27You gotta have a tough part to you thatās gonna get up, keep moving, and do whatever it takes to win.ā In this powerful episode of Success in South Florida, host Adam Rossen sits down with legendary criminal defense attorney and entrepreneur Bill Umansky aka āThe Law Manā. Known for his raw honesty and larger-than-life personality, Bill opens up abā¦
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191. Leadership & Culture in the Law ā A Conversation With Scott Baena
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43:15In this episode, Jeff and Brett sit down with longtime Miami attorney Scott Baena, a founding partner of Bilzin Sumberg and a respected figure in the world of business bankruptcy law. With over 40 years of experience, Scott reflects on his journey to the practice, how a spring break detour lead to a career shift, founding a successful law firm, defā¦
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Reflecting on Marc Hurwitz's CIA Career and Path to Entrepreneurship | Success in South FloridaĀ (Ep. 59)
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44:24Adam Rossen sits down with Marc Hurwitz ā former CIA officer turned successful entrepreneur and founder of Crossroads Investigations. From high-stakes intelligence work to building South Floridaās premier private investigation firm, Marc shares how hustle, persistence, and strategic networking transformed his life and career. Marc takes us through ā¦
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How Leadership Drives Community Impact with Scott Ehrlich | Success in South Florida (Ep. 58)
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54:15Adam Rossen interviews Scott Ehrlich, CEO of the David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) in Broward County. Scott is a passionate community leader making a lasting difference through purpose-driven leadership, inclusive programming, and a relentless drive to give back. In this inspiring 58th episode of Success in South Florida, Scott shares hā¦
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190. From Big To Boutique To Big: Luis Salazarās Law Firm Journey
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32:49Luis Salazar is no stranger to high-stakes legal battles. As the founding attorney behind Salazar Law and now the force behind Cole Schotzās Miami expansion, Luis has led billion-dollar litigation wins and multibillion-dollar debt restructurings for clients across industriesāfrom cryptocurrency firms to Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, Luis ā¦
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Danielle Garno is back! (If you missed her on Episode 157, go listen now!) And now she is a Partner at Daniel Ebeling Maccia & Cohen, where she continues her practice in the fashion, beauty, and luxury goods industries. She also teaches the Branding Master Class Workshop for Lawyers, an 8-week workshop for lawyers of all types and levels. On this eā¦
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From Behavioral Health to Legal Partnerships Ben Brafmanās Impact on Mental Health & Justice (Ep.57)
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45:47Adam Rossen interviews Ben Brafman, MS, LMHC, CAP, the visionary Clinical Director and Co-Founder of Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center (SBMHC) ā a leading mental health and addiction treatment facility in Tamarac, Florida. In this powerful 57th episode of Success in South Florida, Ben shares his 25-year journey as a behavioral health expert and sā¦
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188. AUSA Turned Commercial Litigator (And Legal Legend)
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42:32Peter Prieto is a legal legend. (Our words, not his.) Today he is a partner at Podhurst Orseck with more than 25 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and white-collar criminal defense. On this episode, he chats with Brett and Jeff about his path to success, including his childhood in rā¦
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Elise Holtzman is a former practicing lawyer, executive coach, consultant, and the CEO of The Lawyerās EdgeĀ®, helping lawyers become better business developers and leaders. She chats with Jeff and Brett about a variety of topics, including her transition from practicing law to founding a company, why she chose lawyers to coach, why law firm managemā¦
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From Canada to Legal Success: Mena & Rockiās Journey in Immigration Law & Entrepreneurship (Ep. 56)
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46:37Adam Rossen interviews Mena and Rocky Maimone, the inspiring mother-daughter duo behind Maimone Legal PLLC ā a thriving immigration law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In this empowering 56th episode of Success in South Florida, Mena, a passionate immigration attorney and Canadian snowbird turned Florida-native, joins forces with her motherā¦
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186. AI Will Enhance You, Not Replace You
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30:19Anthony DeSimone is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in business and law. On this episode, he discusses the AI revolution with Jeff and Brett. They cover a variety of topics including why he was such an early adapter, why itās not too late for you, how to go about learning and using AI, why AI will create jobs, how AI can enhanā¦
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185. Business Bankruptcies Are On The Rise
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33:38As insolvency litigators, Brett and Jeff have unique insights on the business world. Many consider bankruptcy lawyers to be canaries in the coalmine. When they are busy, that may not be good for the rest of us. On this episode, they discuss what is happening in the bankruptcy world, the state of the economy, the challenges facing the business commuā¦
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184. Reflecting On Five Years of Podcasting
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20:54It is hard to believe that they have been at it this long, but Brett and Jeff have been podcasting for more than five years. They were as surprised to learn this as we were! But on this episode, they reflect on the milestone, chat about some of their favorite episodes, remember some important guests, and consider what is in store for the future of ā¦
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Morris Tabush is a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, community activist, and founder of Tabush Group, a leading provider of virtual workspaces, private clouds, and managed IT services to mid-sized professional firms. On this episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff how he learned his trade from internships and neighborhood work, walking the streets to bā¦
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From Jamaica to Center Stage: Dale The Hostās Journey in Sports, Entertainment & Leadership (Ep. 55)
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1:06:13Adam Rossen interviews Dale McLean, famously known as Dale The Host, the energetic voice behind the Miami Heat, a top-tier emcee, event producer, and championship-winning youth soccer coach. In this exciting 55th episode of Success in South Florida, Dale shares his inspiring journey of moving from Jamaica to becoming one of South Floridaās most resā¦
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Felicita Sandova is an expert on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. She is the CEO and Co-founder of SENP-X, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity training programs. On this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff a variety of topics including life transitions, avoidiā¦
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From 1890 to South Florida: Michael Lessing's Enduring Family Hospitality Legacy (Ep. 54)
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49:45In this captivating 54th episode of Success in South Florida, host Adam Rossen sits down with Michael Lessing, the driving force behind the 135-year-old Lessing's Hospitality Group. Michael shares the incredible journey of building and sustaining a multi-generational family business, offering a unique perspective on adapting through five generationā¦
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How Jeffrey Bast Is Redefining Legal Strategy, Embracing AI & Empowering Young Lawyers (Ep. 53)
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51:40In this thought-provoking 53rd episode of Success in South Florida, host Attorney Adam Rossen talks with Jeffrey Bast, a leading business litigation and bankruptcy attorney, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Bast Amron LLP. Jeffrey shares his inspiring professional journeyāfrom big law to building one of Floridaās most innovative boutique firmsāwhileā¦
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181. Learn From An Expert On Law Firm Leadership
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30:28John Remsen, Jr., is widely recognized as one of the countryās leading authorities on law firm leadership, management, marketing, and business development. On this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff. how he helps law firms, and their leaders develop and implement long-term strategic objectives. They cover a variety of topics, including how tā¦
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180. Learning From An Expert On Technology
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46:14Welcome back, Dr. Hernan Londono, a highly accomplished Information Technology executive and Cybersecurity professional with nearly 30 years of expertise. He appeared on a panel of experts on Episode 178. Now he is back to discuss his journey with Brett and Jeff. Together, they cover a variety of topics, including his early years in rural Colombia,ā¦
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Meet Jason A. Welt, a leading expert in court-ordered real estate sales. On this episode, Jason discussed with Brett and Jeff his work as a real estate agent and advisor for bankruptcies and receiverships, growing up as the child of a renowned trustee, learning from witnessing the mistakes of others, the importance of capitalizing on your connectioā¦
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178. Building An Intelligence-Driven Organizational Culture
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1:25:22In this special episode of Bast Amronās The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel āBuilding an Intelligence-Driven Organizational Cultureā from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Managing Partner Brett Amron. It included Felicita Sandoval, CEO & Co-Founder of CyberwAIseā¢, Dr. Hernan Londono, Chief Technoloā¦
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Erika Buenaventura on Building Community & Leading with Heart in South Florida (Ep. 51)
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48:07In this 51st episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Erika Buenaventura, a powerhouse relationship-builder and the Regional Director of ProVisors South Florida. Erika opens up about her incredible journeyāfrom immigrating to the U.S. at age 12 with no English, to growing the fastest-growing ProVisorā¦
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177. Innovation Through Emotional Intelligence
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49:51In this special episode of Bast Amronās The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel āInnovation Through Emotional Intelligenceā from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum. Attorney Alejandra Iglesia moderated this panel, which included Darline Llamas Llopis, VP of Finance & Retail, Miami Dolphins; D. Porpoise Evans, Office Managing Sharehoā¦
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Hillary Cassel on Overcoming Challenges & Leading with Purpose in Law & Politics (Ep. 50)
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1:15:23In this 50th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Hillary Cassel, a dynamic attorney, business owner, and Florida State Representative. Hillary shares her powerful journeyāfrom navigating law school and becoming a prosecutor to launching her own law firm and stepping into the world of politics. Hā¦
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176. Does Your Firm Have Revenue Enablers�
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31:23In this episode, Brett and Jeff chat with Jennifer Johnson, CEO and Founder of Calibrate Strategies, about the evolving role of business professionals in law firms. Jennifer shares her journey from attorney recruiting to founding her own executive search and consulting firm, emphasizing the value of Revenue Enablers⢠in optimizing law firm operatioā¦
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Alvaro Freites on Overcoming Adversity & Building a Thriving Contracting Business (Ep. 49)
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42:50In this 49th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Alvaro Freites, a seasoned entrepreneur and general contractor, who built Casa Bella Design Group from the ground up. Alvaro shares his inspiring journeyāfrom immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager and struggling through the 2008 recession to becomā¦
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175. A Prequel To Episode 160 With Bob Josefsberg
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49:38Brett and Jeff had so much fun with Robert C. Josefsberg that they decided to bring him back for another episode. This time they start back at the beginning. Bob discusses his roots, where it all began, how he ended up in law school, his time in the US attorneyās office, his numerous mentors, and why he willingly helps people. Of course, he also shā¦
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Laura Vesga on Transforming Alternative Education & Leading School Turnaround Success (Ep. 48)
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47:43In this 48th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Laura Vesga, a seasoned educator and school turnaround leader, who serves as the principal of North Gardens High School in Miami Gardens, FL. Laura has dedicated her career to helping underserved student populations succeed in alternative educatioā¦
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Nobody likes job interviews, certainly not when you are the candidate. In this episode, Brett and Jeff dig deep into the topic. From their personal experience over years of interviewing and hiring, they share a number of tips, from how to prepare to how to dress, what to say and what not to say, and generally how to show up in the best way. This epā¦
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Irene Oria is a partner at Pierson Ferdinand with over twenty years of experience in complex commercial business litigation. In this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff her path to high-stakes litigation, how her firm grew to nearly thirty offices in just over a year, the benefits and risks of having a distributed firm, making the move from ā¦
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Carlos Ferreyros on Building a Real Estate Law Firm & Mastering Property Management (Ep. 47)
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47:30In this 47th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Adam Rossen sits down with Carlos Ferreyros, a real estate attorney and founder of Ferreyros Law, PLLC, to discuss his journey in real estate law, property management, and entrepreneurship. Carlos shares his experiences from being born in Venezuela and moving to Florida at the age oā¦
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Phillip Hogan is the Founder and CEO of Signing Services of America, LLC, a nationwide notary signing service company. Phillip discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to entrepreneurship, the need to adapt to any conditions, the importance of a relentless desire to win, and how a curious nature can lead you to success in business. They also discuss ā¦
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Amanda Demanda on Building a Community-Driven Law Firm & Legal Marketing Strategies (Ep 46)
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54:10In this 46th episode of the Success in South Florida podcast, host Adam Rossen speaks with Amanda Demanda, founder of Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers. A proud Miami native, Amanda shares her journey from growing up in a Cuban immigrant family to building a law firm that centers on serving the Hispanic community. She discusses the unique needs of Spanā¦
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171. Reflections On 2024 And Whatās Coming In 2025
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30:36In this episode, Jeff and Brett reflect on 2024, lessons learned, challenges faced, what they can do better, and what better even means. They get a little introspective on this one, share some moments of vulnerability, reflect on the trajectory of the firm, and touch on what is in store in 2025 for the firm and the podcast. This episode is a great ā¦
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David Benn on Scaling a Law Firm, Overcoming Fear, & Winning in South Florida (Ep 45)
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49:23In this 45 episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Adam Rossen speaks with David Benn, co-founder of Work Injury Rights, about his remarkable journey in workers' compensation law. From overcoming the fear of uncertainty to building a successful law practice across Florida, David shares his valuable insights on law firm growth, leadersā¦
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Brett Marks is a bankruptcy and restructuring partner at Akerman LLP. In this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff his career path from a two-lawyer practice to a national law firm, his move to Miami, why he enjoys the niche bankruptcy practice, staying in the same firm for decades, the keys to building a book of business, the origin of his awā¦
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169. Cultural Alignment Drives Profitability
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25:18Bo Yancey is the founder and principal consultant of B-Y Global, which drives profitability and growth for law firms and professional services businesses. Bo discusses with Brett and Jeff how he helps firms achieve their full potential through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and cultural alignment. They discuss law firm KPIās, compensatioā¦
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Andres MuƱoz on Career Shifts, Entrepreneurship, and Winning in South Florida (Ep 44) #law
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52:45Join Adam Rossen for another captivating episode of Success in South Florida podcast featuring Andres MuƱoz, a litigation partner at Romano Law. Andres shares his remarkable journey from mechanical engineering to law, and how his career path took unexpected turns through Manhattan's prestigious law firms, the Queens County District Attorney's Officā¦
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Time is a most precious commodity. And with so many advances in technology, we still seem to have even less time available. What are we doing wrong? In this episode, Brett and Jeff discuss the importance of time management for lawyers and other professional service providers. They discuss the systems and processes they have each used for managing tā¦
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Melissa Medina is a co-founder & the CEO of eMerge Americas with a mission of helping transform South Florida into a global technology hub. Under her leadership, eMerge now attracts more than 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. In this episode, Melissa discusses her path to leadership, the start of eMerge, the idea of turning Miami into a tecā¦
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166. How To Pay For College. Learn From An Expert.
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29:17On this episode, meet Brad Baldridge, one of the nationās leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan, save, and pay for college so they can make their childrenās college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to this unique specialty, the imā¦
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165. Conversation With A Data Privacy Expert
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30:51Laura Juanes Micas is a multilingual law, regulatory, policy, and privacy specialist. She has more than twenty years of professional experience in a variety of multi-national companies, including Yahoo!, Facebook, and RBI (owner of BURGER KINGĀ®, POPEYESĀ®, TIM HORTONSĀ®, and FIREHOUSE SUBSĀ®). In this episode, Laura discusses with Jeff and Brett her pā¦
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Glen Frost on Tax Law, Growth Strategies, and Winning in South Florida (Ep 43)
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35:59In this insightful episode of the Success in South Florida podcast, Adam Rossen welcomes Glen Frost, the Founder and Managing Partner of Frost Law. Glen shares his journey from Maryland to South Florida and the growth of Frost Law into a powerhouse with over 80 employees and a unique focus on tax controversy, estate planning, and business law. Glenā¦
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Robert C. Josefsberg is widely recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Florida and something of a legend in legal circles. In this amazing episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff numerous stories and lessons from his incredible career, beginning with his early defense of rock star Jim Morrison of The Doors. He also discusses lessons from numerā¦
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