The Florida Forge

The Florida Forge is the podcast spotlighting Florida entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who are building legacy-driven companies.We dive into real stories of growth, grit, and generational impact, highlighting what it takes to lead with purpose and build a lasting business in the Sunshine State.

The Florida Forge is a business podcast hosted by Gavin Elliot, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gavin Elliot hosts The Florida Forge, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  From Immigrant at 18 to Doctor and Successful Entrepreneur with Dr. Ty Richardson

  Feb 4, 20261h 9mS0

  <p>Dr. Ty Richardson joins us to talk about finding success on a winding path of ups and downs as an immigrant to the US. His path to success was forged doing things that fit HIS vision, not the vision or advice of the society around him.</p> <p>From growing up as a child of entrepreneurs to rapid advancement in the corporate world, to a doctorate and various entrepreneurial ventures, to being a mayor-appointed commissioner locally, Dr. Richardson's journey has been unique and he brings an incredible wealth of positivity and wisdom to our episode.</p> <p>Unpack the...

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  What It Really Takes To Achieve "Overnight Success" with Dr. Gil Vega

  Dec 17, 202559 minS0

  <p>Dr. Gil Vega put his intense focus to work for YEARS, only to change courses, go to medical school, and become a doctor.</p> <p>He finally got the job he wanted, with great benefits, no call, weekends off...DREAM job for a doctor.</p> <p>But then he got the itch.</p> <p>After years of grinding...is this what I really want?</p> <p>So he did something crazy, and left to start his own clinic.</p> <p>In this conversation, Dr. Gil and Gavin talk about discipline, work ethic, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to succeed.<...

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  From False Start To Successful AC Business with Josh Roberts

  Dec 3, 202546 minS0

  <p>Josh Roberts started a business that he initially thought failed.</p> <p>He launched it, realized people wouldn't come just because you exist, and went back to get a job.</p> <p>Then a big life change gave him the push he needed to prove himself, and this time he never looked back.</p> <p>Now he owns a successful AC business in Florida, but it wasn't an easy path to get there.</p> <p>In this conversation, we talk about the pitfalls, the trials, and the legacy Josh wants to leave behind as he forges his own path...

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  From Broken Neck and Losing 8 Figures to Top 10 Disruptor ft. John Baxter

  Nov 19, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>John Baxter broke his neck. Then healed it on his own...without surgery.</p> <p>He lost tens of millions of dollars in his 30s. Then decided to respond with goodness anyway.</p> <p>John is a true Renaissance Man, and we're blessed to have him on the podcast today.</p> <p>He's a patent-holding inventor, natural health enthusiast, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author.</p> <p>In this episode we dive into his background, what drives him to keep building and be successful and push further into the frontiers of technology to benefit humanity, his most crushing business story, his...

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  Building A Swimming Business, Raising 9 Kids, and Focusing On What Matters with Donna Lewis

  Nov 5, 20251 hourS0

  <p>Donna Lewis is a mother of 9, grandmother of 1, and owns Guppies 2 Groupers, a business dedicated to ending accidental child drownings.</p> <p>We talk about her business, life, and faith journey, from wanting to be a fighter pilot, to becoming a mother, to being able to teach kids to navigate water safely (even when they're as young as 1!).</p> <p>In This Episode:</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>0:44 Guppies2Groupers</p> <p>5:10 Why focus on teaching water safety</p> <p>12:38 Donna's teaching background</p> <p>14:54 The ability to parent is being eroded</p> <p>18:33 Mother at 17</p> <p>22:51 Pompano...

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