Podcasts about SunRail

Would you be able to describe what a semiconductor is?A lot of us probably can't, but they're essential to modern life as we know it. Today, we're headed to NeoCity and the Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine to talk with CEO Tawny Olore. This Regional Innovation Engine, funded by the US National Science Foundation, is taking on the major project of developing an ecosystem for producing semiconductors in central Florida that can be translated to other regions.In our conversation, Tawny explains what semiconductors are, how they impact all of our lives, and why building semiconductor ecosystems isn't just a matter of economics, but one of national security. Tawny Olore serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the NSF Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine, where she is responsible for developing a semiconductor ecosystem in Central Florida that can translate to other regions in the United States. Prior to her role, Tawny served as Osceola County's Deputy County Manager, responsible for the oversight and management of the Transportation and Transit, Public Works, Real Estate and Right of Way, and Information Technology departments. She has also served as Program Manager for the FDOT Rail Transit program for District Five, specifically managing all aspects of SunRail, Central Florida's Commuter Rail project – a 61-mile system with 12 stations traversing through a multiple of jurisdictions including four counties and 11 cities.Listen to the full episode to hear:How advanced packaging of semiconductors drives innovation in everything from healthcare to home electronicsHow the Semiconductor Innovation Engine will bring high-wage jobs to an area historically driven by tourismHow the supply chain issues of the pandemic highlighted the need to bring semiconductor production to the US The key partners across research, education, and economic development that have joined the engineHow research and development in partnership with the engine will drive innovation in other sectors like supercomputing and data centersHow the engine will measure their success in the region from creating jobs to cutting commute times Learn more about Tawny Olore, P.E.:Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation EngineConnect on LinkedInLearn more about Anika Horn:Social VenturersSign up for Impact CuratorInstagram: @socialventurersResources:Brookings MetroOsceola County Commission to Work with South Korean Firm to Bring Hundreds More Jobs to NeoCityPlug and Play NeoCity | Corporate InnovationELSPESThe Builder PlatformChip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, Chris Miller 

Jennifer Wakefield, APR, is the President and Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP). In her role, she is responsible for collaborating with public and private sector stakeholders to set and drive the organizational vision.She assumed her current role in February 2021 after joining the organization in 2017. During her time as President and CEO, she created a new strategic framework for the organization, doubled the size of the Board, added new investors and increased the private sector budget over 70 percent in the last 3 years. Prior to GRP, Jennifer served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Orlando's regional economic development organization for 11 years. She worked on numerous transformational projects including the Amway Center, Citrus Bowl, Lake Nona Medical City, SunRail, and the merger of two Orlando-area economic development groups.In her 20+ year career, she has garnered extensive experience in strategic planning, marketing and communications, operations and management and is a recognized thought leader in developing marketing strategies for economic development. Jennifer also has experience in the transportation, utility and financial services industries.

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak, at their Washington, DC headquarters. They discuss Amtrak's record ridership of 32.8 million passengers in the past year, recent capital investments totaling $4.5 billion, and the introduction of new Acela trains. Gardner shares insights into Amtrak's strategy to double ridership by 2040, high-speed rail initiatives, and the unique structure of Amtrak as a federally-owned yet commercially-operated entity. Key projects such as the Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore and the upcoming Gulf Coast service are also highlighted, along with Amtrak's approach to modernizing and expanding its network. The episode concludes with a look into the future of rail travel and the importance of strategic partnerships. 00:00 Welcome to Transit Unplugged 00:05 Introduction to today's episode from host Paul Comfort 01:24 Interview with Stephen Gardner 01:34 Stephen Gardner's Background and Role at Amtrak 03:03 Understanding Amtrak's Unique Structure 07:42 Amtrak's Business Model and Operations 13:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Rail Expansion 23:02 High-Speed Rail and Future Projects 27:18 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNext week on Transit Unplugged, Paul chats with Mikel Oglesby, General Manager of SunTran, SunRail, and SunLink, in Tucson, AZ. Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.com Host: Paul Comfort Producer: Paul Comfort Writer: Cyndi RaskinExecutive Producer: Julie Gates Special thanks to: Brand design: Tina Olagundoye Social Media: Tatyana Mechkarova Transit Unplugged Newsletter & Media Support: Cyndi Raskin Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

Brightline's success in Florida not only enhances travel between Miami and Orlando but also spurs potential advancements in the state's public transit system. As the Sunshine Corridor expansion plans unfold, the discussion uncovers how private initiatives can effectively stimulate public investments and reshape commuting in the region.• Overview of Brightline's operational success and ridership growth • The positive impact of Brightline on public transit perceptions in Florida • The current state and planned expansions of Orlando's SunRail system • Insights on funding structures for future transit projects • Exploration of public-private partnerships and their role in transportation developmentSend us a textSupport the show

This week on NewsNight, a conversation with outgoing Orlando International Airport CEO, Kevin Thibault, about major upgrades to support a continued increase in passenger numbers, the search for his replacement, and the future of transit connectivity in the Central Florida. Plus, the panel discusses next steps for Sunrail as local governments take over control of the commuter service from the state.

Glenn talks with Congressman Darren Soto during LendingCon about the significant infrastructure investments in Central Florida and its impact on the economy and tourism industry. Episode Highlights: Infrastructure Investment: Insight into the $3.5 billion expansion of I-4, aimed at alleviating the worst traffic in the nation and boosting Central Florida's growth. Airport Expansion: $300 million investment in Orlando International Airport to enhance travel for both tourists and locals, strengthening the business lifeline of the region. Public-Private Partnerships: The successful collaboration between public and private sectors, like the Brightline expansion, which connects Miami to Orlando and will soon extend to Tampa. SunRail and Intercity Travel: How expanding rail services is improving employee commutes and supporting the hospitality industry by making transportation more efficient and affordable. Economic Outlook: Discussion on Central Florida's steady growth in tourism and the potential for interest rate reductions as inflation drops below 3%, offering better access to capital for businesses. Discover how strategic infrastructure investments are shaping the future of Central Florida and driving economic prosperity. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the link between infrastructure and economic health! #Infrastructure #CentralFloridaGrowth #BrightlineExpansion #PublicPrivatePartnerships #HospitalityIndustry #EconomicOutlook #Tourism #OrlandoAirport #Podcast

Trump held a press conference yesterday, Disney staff has to rescue a lady that falls into the water in Pirates of the Caribbean, Kamala speaks on Tim Walz ditching his duties of service, more stories from the Paris Olympics, pilots on one airline are demanding tips, SunRail has a new location, and the Friday TOP 5...

Olympic opening ceremony drama, JD Vance clarifies his "crazy cat lady" statement, TikTok has guys chewing gum to improve their jawlines, Trump is going back to Butler to do another speech, Hezbollah attacks Israel, another SunRail stop is being added to the middle of nowhere, Kamala has narrowed down her VP picks, and a mom finds something bizarre in her daughters fast food...

Wednesday – A new law allows licensed professionals to work in other states. Jim learns that BDSM is on the rise. Rauce gives us a baby update. Pet Alliance with Kathy, Rodney and Jacob the Frenchie in for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on O.C. S.O.E. Gilzean hiring his buddy in a no-bid contract, plus how to pay for SunRail moving forward. Plus, WOKE News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on O.C. S.O.E. Gilzean hiring his buddy in a no-bid contract, plus how to pay for SunRail moving forward.

For Episode 386, Jon and Brendan head to the replica Juice Stand in the heart of The Packing District for a quick morning coffee. This week's topics include the living wage you need to make to live comfortably in Orlando, Maitland wanting to shut down its SunRail station, UP Orlando needs your help, and the governor is fast-tracking I-4 ultimate. This week's episode was sponsored by Credo Conduit, Enzian Theater, and JustCallMoe.com. Tune in to Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 FM every Friday at 8 p.m. or catch the podcast to stay in touch with all of the latest headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

Our tax dollars will be funding the SunRail system and It's reported that SunRail is losing tons of money due to lack of frequent riders.

Monday – We review our holidays. Jack rode Sunrail for the first time. Can eyebrows tell if you are a narcissist? Jim's experience at TSO. We review the Christmas episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for WYDTN. Rauce Thoughts with our 2024 predictions. Plus, WOKE News, Trivia & Last Call.

A sheriff's office has swapped out its department's firearms after a gun accidentally discharged, FDOT seeks the public's opinion on a possible expansion of SunRail and Florida is getting another taste of winter this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Episode 342, the Ben Laube Homes boys are back and Jon and Brendan take them to the newly opened Primrose Lanes in the Milk District to eat that $15 hot dog everyone is talking about. This week's episode was sponsored by Ben Laube Homes, Enzian Theater, Credo Conduit, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the Native American blessing allegedly protecting Tampa from hurricanes, Brightline delays and SunRail expansion, defaced murals and big mural commissions. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

SunRail is celebrating the start of construction for a new station in DeLand — one officials hope will help connect more of Volusia County to the rail system.

A perv in Volusia County goes to court, Target holds an emergency meeting, DeSantis is said to announce his presidential run tonight, a groom blasts his bride for cheating, why brain storming meetings should never happen, and SunRail is building a new station in Deland...

MONDAY HR 1 Boss Ryan having to deal with employees power tripping. Binging-watching SunRail and trains in Florida.

01/12/23 - In this episode, Craig and Ryno recap their 2022 at Universal Orlando briefly before diving into what's to come in 2023 including Villain-Con Minion Blast, Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Mardi Gras as well as Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Plus, they discuss Universal's role in bringing a SunRail station to the convention center area which will be perfect for Epic Universe! Get a FREE No-Obligation Quote on a Universal vacation from Dreams Unlimited Travel today!

Comcast Universal has filed plans to bring the Sunrail from the Orlando International Airport to the Convention Center and Epic Universe. This is a HUGE win for Universal, the Convention Center, and our tourism areas in general. Also, with many bloggers stating the Lake Nona Disney campus is dead on arrival, new permitting states otherwise. We're also uncovering some of the more unique attractions you've never thought of. I'll give an update to our housing market and answer your questions on all things real estate, theme parks, and living here in the great city of Orlando!

01/06/23 - In this episode, Craig and Ryno recap their 2022 at Universal Orlando briefly before diving into what's to come in 2023 including Villain-Con Minion Blast, Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Mardi Gras as well as Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. Plus, they discuss Universal's role in bringing a SunRail station to the convention center area which will be perfect for Epic Universe! Get a FREE No-Obligation Quote on a Universal vacation from Dreams Unlimited Travel today!

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys talk about the upcoming preview of Super Nintendo Land in Hollywood, news that Universal Studios is joining forces with SunRail for Epic Universe and more. Then they speculate what could happen with Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, the return of the Figment popcorn bucket and the tribute store is moving from New York to Hollywood.

Election results so far, Someone in California wakes up a Billionaire, What to expect from Tropical Storm Nicole, Sunny Hostin still holds the crown for biggest D-bag, A Bouncer tells us how to spot a fake ID, Sunrail is down again, and people are mad at Netflix.

For the 286th episode, Jon and Brendan popped over to Deadwords Brewing on OBT, after enjoying a special screening of Brendan's new television show, "Restaurants on the Radar" on Very Local. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and the DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the future of SunRail, security checkpoints in downtown Orlando, donut design competitions, the closing of Lizzy McCormick's, and a new concept by a Top Chef winner. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on Real Radio 104.1 FM or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

The City of Orlando unveils its roadmap to increasing electric vehicle use this decade, including transitioning its fleet vehicles and expanding access to charging stations. Meanwhile, the plans for SunRail and Brightline expansions converge as stakeholders seek federal funding. Plus, issues facing Florida real estate, including a crisis in the home insurance market.

For the 260th episode, Brendan O'Connor and Jon Busdeker head to the grand opening of the new Ava MediterrAegean in the former Luma on Park space on Park Avenue and Moe DeWitt, the official lawyer for the show, comes along too. This week's episode was sponsored by Enzian Theater, Orange County Library System, and DeWitt Law Firm. Topics include the new Cadbury frog, what our State Bird should be, who should take over SunRail when FDOT gives it up, Nazis, a historic midwife, and people who hate pantsuits. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

In this Episode Scott has more neighborhood shenanigans including a drunken ornament hunt. Mary shares more stories from the Sunrail. Chris brings us another exciting top 10 Christmas List, and much more! Connect with us, join our patreon, check out our sweet merch (including our Christmas design) www.nonewfriendspodcast.com. #Thepolarexpress, #ornamenthunt, #Christmasvacation, #midgeure --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-maffei6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-maffei6/support

Check out our FREE workshop to see if flipping high profit items would be a good fit for you: https://courses.fleamarketflipper.com/flipper-university-workshop-webinarTRANSCRIPT:Rob: All right today, Jack, we're so happy that you're jumping on here to give us some great information about your reselling business. So Jack, welcome to the podcast. Please give us a little bit of information on your background, and kind of where you're at in your reselling business right now. Jack: I can do that, Rob. Welcome, everybody. Let's go back a ways. Very early in, in my life and career, I was a dairy farmer. Okay, [00:01:00] that's getting up and milking cows, feeding animals, doing hay. That, that whole bit, I did it through high school, did it through college, did it after college for full-time for a while. It was family. It was my single uncle.And that really is the compass that set my direction in life. I knew, at college, if this man could get up at five o'clock and milk cows, I could get up and study and be a better person. So, it's made my compass throughout life. College was environmental studies. After college working on the farm, I was also a regional writer and conservation periodical.And over the years, it morphed into me starting up working in the horticulture industry, getting away from animal husbandry into horticulture. And that's what I've done for the last 30 years. I started a national employment newspaper for horticulture employment back in the [00:02:00] mid nineties called Farrell's Jobs In Horticulture. I sold it in the late, late nineties and in 2000, my largest advertiser asked me to come to Florida. They were executive recruiters for the horticulture industry. So in 2000 we left Pennsylvania moved to Florida, and work with a Sanford company called Floor Search, retiring the very last day of 2018.And I'm married to my life partner and partner in the flipping business, Joan, and I cannot say enough about how genuine a person Joan is. We have two daughters, Jacqueline and Gina and two son-in-laws, Joe and Mark, and now we have three granddaughters. Abigail is three, Ellis two, and little Weston's 10 months, but he'll turn one in January. So we'll have a 3, 2, 1, and maybe it's done. We don't know yet. [00:03:00] So that's a little bit about me and a little about, about the family. Rob: I love it. I love it. And the cool thing about this is your story is totally different than our story I've been flipping for over 20 years. Now, you don't have any experience in the flipping industry. So how did you go to that next level? What caused you, a little over a year ago, what caused you to, to jump into the flipping industry? Jack: Well, it's partially right and let me add some, some depth to it. Flipper University, yes. We're alumni 12 months, now. How do you like that term? Alumni?But I would look back over the years. We've flipped various items. I'm the only person I can think of that I've had two open houses and I've sold two homes by having open houses. And I just have the feeling if you can make things look good and of course need to be good that somebody will buy it.So we did that, Joan [00:04:00] and I rehabbed three mobile homes, two single-wides and a double-wide. So we sold those. We also have flipped five RVs. We had three class B units, the van type RVs and two travel trailers that we've used and sold. And I guess lastly, I've had six maxi motor scooters, Suzukis, Hondas, and have sold those. So we have flipped things.But never with the continuity, the uniformity that you all have put together in the Flipper University. And I heard about it and I called Joan, and I was traveling said, Hey, you know, we need to listen to, to this and, and track it out. And we did, and firm believers that education is cheap compared to ignorance. So we got the education. Rob: Awesome. So you do have some history [00:05:00] and it's actually larger stuff, houses, RVs, motorcycles, and stuff like that. That is you have some experience on the flipping realm. Melissa: And I know Joan's very thrifty too. Like she likes to save money so that the two of you together are good, are an awesome pair.Rob: Exactly. That's really, that's really, really cool. So. Cool. Good, good. So now we have a little bit of background. Melissa: And so right now, are you flipping part-time or full-time? Jack: Right now we are flipping full-time. However, once the school year started, we are taking care of our infant grandson. So we're trying to figure that one out, and we've come up with a strategy. I would work mornings, Joan would take over and work the afternoon. So she would have Weston during the morning, I have him in the afternoon, and for the most part it works, but it sure slows down momentum. Now I'm not saying it begrudgingly, family comes first and we're glad to have the little guy in our life. He also brings some possible [00:06:00] germs with him because Joan has been ill, I've been ill, Joan's ill again. So it's just one of those things where it could be related. It could not be, but we're working through it. Rob: That's it. That's awesome. And I want to definitely point out one key point you said: family comes first. Melissa and I are strong believers everything that we do in this business is so we can spend time with each other and with our kids. So that is one of the main reasons why we flip, so kudos to you. Yeah. You guys, you have our schedule, you could take it the wrong way and say, oh man, I don't want to take care of my grandkids, but I applaud you. That is amazing that that is your outlook on it. And I agree a hundred percent. That's why we do what we do as well. Melissa: It gives you the flexibility to be able to make those choices, which is pretty cool. Rob: Absolutely. Absolutely. Jack: Yeah, I said to Joan last evening if I had some type of job or part-time job, I don't have the flexibility that this provides. And here we are, we can take care of, we can help our daughter and son-in-law, taking care of the little one. Supposedly beginning of [00:07:00] the January, he'll be old enough to go into a daycare where his sister now attends. So that should be, should be happening early January. Rob: Awesome. Awesome. Melissa: Give it a little more time.Rob: Cool. Melissa: So what right now, where are you selling? What platform is your platform of choice to sell on? Jack: Yeah, I think, eBay is definitely our, our platform of choice. Normally we can achieve higher profit margins with the items that we sell and, you know, either palletize package, the items for boxing, FedEx, or YRC shipments. The item's out the door. It's pretty much handled on our timeline with our ability to be flexible. We do sell things locally. Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist, and you're coordinating schedules. You're, you know, you have scammers, you have low ballers, you have no shows. You, you have a lot [00:08:00] of things. You meet a lot of nice people, I'm not bashing it, but you have to be a little more diligent and, less flexible. And I know that, Joan recently got us set up on Amazon, so we'll be on Amazon. We were approached by a gentleman that we know that manufacturers automotive detailing products, and he talked to us about selling those on eBay and Amazon, so we're in the process. Not sure if that'll come together, but that's a possibility. But eBay is our go-to thing with items that justify being on eBay. Rob: I love it. I love it. And you're not limiting it to eBay, so you're actually looking other avenues. And if they come through, they do, if they don't, they don't. But that's, that's us as well.We love eBay. We use eBay for probably 90% of our sales, so, but don't ever close your mind. There could be something out there and when you close your mind, that's when you miss it. So you have to be able to look at those other avenues, look at other, other opportunities that that approach [00:09:00] you, or that come into your, your path that you're able to take advantage of. So that's awesome for sure. Melissa: And so what are some of your favorite items that you guys sell? Like what are, what are some of the things that you like to sell? Jack: I would say that our categories right now, Melissa, would be automotive, exercise equipment, restaurant equipment, recreation. And I'm wanting to know if I could possibly interest any of the listeners into a rotisserie.Now the rotisserie I'm talking about, it's not for pigs, it's not for chickens. This thing is a massive thing that you put up like a pickup truck on or a car on, and you can rotate it around to work on it. We had a, a neighbor in our warehouse development that moved recently, and he was not going to take a lot of items that didn't apply to his business. His business model had morphed about 10 years ago and he had a lot of stuff that he inventoried. So [00:10:00] I don't how many pallets of stuff he brought to us, maybe 8, maybe 10. It's a lot. So we're working through that now, but one of them is this giant quote, unquote rotisserie is what you call it.Rob, you may have seen, seen a rotisserie before, but, it's a big old thing that hopefully we'll make some decent money on it. And likewise, we've sold some other things that he's brought already, but we're working through that, you know, have a food warmer, it's really nice. You've been to a buffet meal where the you're sitting there and these servers bringing a full plated meal and take the lid off and put it in front of you, well I have one of those that we cleaned up and looking good.It's listed on eBay. I even have a two-wheel golf cart. Don't know if you've ever heard of a two-wheel golf cart, but there is such an animal. It's essentially a scooter that the manufacturer puts up place where you put your golf bag on the back and all the other accoutrements you'd [00:11:00] find in a four-wheel golf cart.So those are some of the things we chose the scale up early on to bigger items. Find that there's more profitability trying to find if there's demand on eBay. And so, you know, I've sold a Bowflex to a gentlemen in Colorado and there's plenty of Bowflexes out there, but man, that time it took to tear it apart and wrap it and palletize it and then ship it.I haven't tackled another one of those again. So some things we make mistakes on too. I have a Baskin and Robbins ice cream cooler, big, old thing that you would walk up to any Baskin and Robbins counter and be looking through the glass at the various ice creams inside. I was giving it a good cleaning. I think I messed up the little thermostat on it. It's a little controller, tell it when to turn on and when not to. No big deal, $75 plug a new one in. Well found out [00:12:00] that they don't log, they no longer, make this particular controller, so I've been struggling to find used or even a new one. So things that, that happened, some things go sideways, but most things don't, and that's the, the point I want to make, not everything's going to be peaches and cream.Rob: 100%. We would agree with that. Yeah, but you're learning from it. So you're learning you're from your mistakes and you're learning from the process that you're going through, which is awesome. You always want to be learning in this business. And you have to have the outlook on it. Okay, what can I learn from this situation rather than getting bitter at it and being like, okay, that's it. I had a bad experience. I'm I'm not flipping anymore. Right. You know, I'm not reselling anymore because of this bad experience. So yeah. That's an awesome mindset. I applaud you on that as well. Because that is how you become successful. You have to be able to take the good with the bad and realize, okay, what can I learn from this situation, which is totally awesome. For sure. Melissa: So what would you say was one of your most memorable flips or biggest flips that you've had? Jack: Well, it's somewhat [00:13:00] of a circuitous story, but I'll try to hit it straight on. We purchased seats out of a 15-passenger Ford transit van. This person contacted us because we'd purchased Mercedes seats from a conversion van company.So anyway, there was a connection there. So we bought his seats and he came, I took them out. We bought the hardware, everything associated with it. He's a lawyer he's going to travel the U.S. converting it into a mobile office, and I hope he's out there having a big old time. He should be. And so we advertise the seats on eBay, advertise locally, get local call when we were traveling the, the SunRail for, to celebrate Joan's birthday in Winter Park, which to everybody listening to it, it's a local commuter train in the Orlando area.And anyway, this lady said her husband wanted to buy a particular seat, so [00:14:00] son came to pick up the seat a few days later. Showed the son, you know, we have more seats. We had hardware and the son comes back, well, he said he may, his father may be interested in the hardware. So I follow up a week later and they got back to me and said, yeah, we are interested in the hardware to hold the seats to the floor of our van.So they picked that up. And a couple of weeks later, the son calls and says, hey, we have some things we'd like for you to look at. Could you come over in a, not too far away, 15 miles away. So we drive over, didn't ask what they were and we walk into one room and there's this tall, it's called a turbo air. It's something you would see, like in a row, in a airport where you walk by, reach in and grab a sandwich or fruit. There's no doors to open. It's an open air thing, gleaming brand new, never used. It turns out they'd been in the restaurant business for a long time, [00:15:00] eateries all over the United States, food service. And for whatever reason, this one never got implemented.Of course, they wanted a decent dollar for it and they sell for $5,500 well, they sell for about $7,000 new, can resell a new one for $5,500. We ended up buying it for $3,500, a little more than we surely would like to but we, they had a lot of other things. We offered pennies on the dollar, and got those. The keystone thing was getting this cooler off their hands, which they wanted, but we got the other stuff cheap and we've been selling it.Next phase. We have it on eBay. The cooler sells in a couple of weeks to a gentleman in Brooklyn. I think he's English was his second language. Got it shipped. It was a challenge to lift this heavy thing around and call it, ties it, but that all got accomplished. It got shipped up there by YRC freight. Fine. Let the man know that it's sitting there on the terminal and [00:16:00] in Brooklyn and he's and I said he can go get it now. He's coming back to me in his broken English corresponding. How do you mean? I said well you need to pick it up and he didn't get upset. I gave him options and how I could get it, rent a truck, know somebody who has a truck anyway, he picked it up. He got it unwrapped at his place uncrated. And then he's coming back to us saying, I'd like to buy another one, just like it. And of course, in the flipping business you usually don't have another one just like, but the point is, if you're doing right by people and getting them the right things at a good price, you know, you'll have people, very happy with you and that's what builds your business.Melissa: Yeah, Rob: So many great nuggets in that story, for sure. So, I mean, you could dissect that yet. You created a contact by selling something to somebody, which is amazing. We always Melissa: Now you know somebody who wants one. Rob: That's right. We [00:17:00] always love making contacts. And at the same time, once you sold this one, you made another contact of a gentleman who wants more when you come across them if you can come across them. Yes, so many great nuggets in that story. Absolutely love it, Jack. That is the key to this business is, is making your customers happy, and creating those contacts and creating that more of a, what would you call it like, relationships with, you know, just other people that you can, and you have that relationship with that you can talk to, and sell other stuff too, or buy other stuff from, so, yeah, that's awesome. That is a huge point in this business for sure. Melissa: That's helped our business a lot. It's fun to create those contexts and it doesn't come naturally at first, but then if you're just nice to people, you, it's amazing what a friend of a friend wants to give you. It's kinda crazy. So I know, you jumped in, you guys jumped in feet first, like ready, like hit the ground running didn't even like stop to breathe, like you were going for it. So the first three months you guys hit about $6,800, I think it was in sales your first three months. Since then, what has been your [00:18:00] biggest month? Do you know? On eBay? Jack: I know about two months ago before we started taking care of Weston and I looked and Joan might know, but we were on a 90-day average at $36 or $39 thousand. Rob: Wow.Melissa: That's awesome. Jack: I know it's come down. I have it. That's I think it was 36, maybe it was 39, but that was back two months ago.Melissa: You posted it in the group. I can't remember what it was either, but I knew it was up there. So that's a that's awesome. 90 days time. Rob: That's amazing, not 3,900, not $3,500, $35,000, $39,000. Jack is moving some inventory. Melissa: In three months time. Rob: In three months time, which is awesome. That is amazing. And again, he's only been doing this for the last 12 months, and he's really learning a lot as you guys can hear from his stories. He's learning a lot, he's taking all this in and it's amazing to see his progression. So that is awesome. Melissa: So what would [00:19:00] be three things that you've maybe would attribute to the success of your business?Jack: I think one thing is division of duties and, you know, Joan does administration side of the business, the listings, and bill like, you know, paying bills, sourcing product. She's good at that. I focus on operations so I refurbish and clean, I photograph, I do the boxing and the shipping. So trying to stay off, trying to stay out of each other's hair as much as possible. Small businesses, it's impossible, but as much as possible. And I think the work ethic, you know, bring that full circle. Farming, those 5:00 AM milkings, it's just, as I said, it's been a compass, my approach to work and you've met Joan, but most of you haven't. Joan is a dedicated person to anything and everyone, family, friends, community, and this business. So she's this extremely [00:20:00] dedicated, course she's dedicated to me, which I'm not sure sometimes she gets the best end of the stick, but she's just a great, great person to be in with. And we have fun. And I guess the third thing is exceeding the expectations of customers.I sold something just short story sold an LG Sidekick. If anybody knows what that is, because five months ago, I didn't, but it's a, it's a little pedestal washing machine that fits under a standard size LG washing machine. So if you have a small load of whites or something, you can be pushing up through while your big machine on top is running it.So it takes the place of a pedestal that a lot of machines are on. One evening a lady inquired from Mississippi about it, and we were on it. And within an hour it was sold to her, and by the time I got done out at the warehouse at say nine o'clock that night, she had the [00:21:00] pro number so she could track it through YRC.And she's saying all these accolades, "Nobody's ever done this with me on eBay. And this is so wonderful. You guys are such great." And at one point I said, "You're gonna have to stop saying this Trish, because you're gonna make me blush," all laughing, but you know, that's our approach. Try to exceed expectations, try to have things clean and look good. It goes back to the flipping those houses years ago. You know, just make it real. Melissa: Yeah. Rob: I love it. Those are a great three tips. Jack, thank you so much for those business duties and in Jack's case, he is working with his wife. They both are retired and they're doing this full time. So they're able to delegate who does what and try to stay out of each other's hair, which is awesome, and then ethics. Work ethics is huge. Guys, this is not a get rich quick. All you resellers know this, you know that it takes work at this. You just, hopefully you'll love it. I love sourcing items. That's what I'm really good at.[00:22:00] So hopefully you guys, you guys understand that. And then the third one is definitely, and that's a big one that Melissa and I always say is under promise and over deliver. You want your customers to be happy. If they're happy, they come back to you. They give you other contacts, they give you other stuff. So that is the biggest thing is you want to make sure that item is meeting or exceeding the expectations that your buyers have. So, Jack amazing, amazing tips. We love them. Thank you so much for jumping on here. Do we have any more questions? Melissa: Just some fun questions. Like, so just to get to know Jack a little bit. So what is one of your hobbies besides flipping or is flipping your hobby really, at that pace? Jack: I created an edible landscape at the house we lived in, so I had this bonanza of oranges, grapefruit kumquats, limes, pecans, mulberries, figs, blueberries. And then we sold our home and moved into a condominium. So I pivoted and, you know, [00:23:00] hiking, kayaking, bicycling, things that I had done, but I do more of now.And Joan loves fishing. She's just passionate, always has been. I don't have her passion though. I fished a lot. I don't have her passion for that. And the things I mentioned, she enjoys doing this well. So we're, you know, really a well-matched team in the harness. We really enjoy doing a lot of the same things.Rob: That's awesome. Melissa: We talk about that a lot, because it is important to do stuff, even if maybe your fishing's not your thing, but you enjoy doing it with her. So like, that's the same thing that we like to do stuff with each other. Like, I don't really love the water, surprise, because we're on the water almost every week on the lake, but I like to go out there with you. And the same thing with running, he hated running, but he likes to do it with me. So now it's, we've learned. Now we like it. Now we really like each other, what we do.Rob: It helps to grow each other together. So, yeah. That's awesome that you in general like that, so, [00:24:00] yeah, that's, that's really cool.Jack: We have a tandem kayak and it's pedal driven and it only has one pedal drive. So I sit in the back and I pedal this sucker and she's up front and she's casting and doing, doing her thing. And it's funny, we were in the think was the Dead River over near Leesburg, and these boats were going by and, you know, pontoon boats full of people and they were laughing, making fun of her, "She's not doing anything up there and he's doing all the work back there." So, but you know, it, it works. I I'm getting exercise and she's having fun. Rob: That's awesome. I love it. Melissa: Last fun question. So your favorite vacation destination, I think you guys like to travel, don't you and then this whole craziness hit, but you, before that you liked to travel, I think. Jack: Yeah, we, we love traveling, I would say if it's a destination, Key West is pretty cool. Pretty cool place to go [00:25:00] to. I guess our point of view is there's so many places to explore that we're not one of those couples that would go to the same place year after year standing reservation. We're going to be going somewhere different. You know, we had a chance to, to go to Paris with our daughter and son-in-law, and they had a two-month-old at the time. That was a couple of years ago, right before COVID hit. So we're going to West Virginia this weekend. Friends are celebrating an anniversary up there. And so we're going to hop on a plane and do that thing, but we're talking about that yesterday. Once we get around the corner of this year, do a little bit more traveling. Melissa: And always a stop in at the thrift stores and stuff nearby right? Jack: There's always something to look forward to. Rob: We totally agree. We love traveling and sourcing while we're on the road. It's fun. It's a, it's a good time. And we're like you as well. We, we don't like any specific destination, but it's fun to see new things. We have so many [00:26:00] things to be able to see. So we're always trying to find new things and do that. Awesome. Well, Jack. Jack: I was living vicariously through you two last summer, when you were on your marathon trip, it was great. Rob: It was a blast. Yeah. Thank you, so well, cool. Well Jack, thank you so much for your time. Thank you so much for your value bombs that you've been dropping through this interview. We're so thankful for you, thankful to watch your growth and help you along the way as well. So, like I said, we, we, we greatly appreciate your time that you've taken to come on this interview with us and, and give some great, great value bombs for, for the audience. Melissa: Yes, thank you so much. Jack: Hats off to you and Melissa, keep up the great work. We're listening. Rob: Thanks, Jack. Have a great day, guys. See ya! 

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In this Episode we discuss major adulting fails.  Mary has more stories from the Sunrail, including an unwelcome neighbor and the trip of the year.  Chris is now a Scumbag Reseller and has stories from Walmart!  Please connect with us all of our links are here: https://linktr.ee/nonewfriendspodcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-maffei6/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-maffei6/support

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, February 4th includes a man suspected of homicide at a gentlemen’s club, Florida’s coronavirus vaccine supply is going up, and a state agency will continue to operate SunRail and cover costly improvements.

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 31, 2020. Weekend Weather: Hurricane Isaias prompts hurricane watch for parts of Florida east coast (:43) Record high numbers of COVID-19 deaths won’t end soon, experts say (2:14) SunRail challenges mount with pandemic, refurbished I-4, telecommuting and low gas prices (9:42) A sweet, local collaboration for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (15:03) Pre-order/pickup only: Chef Denni Cha’s new Itamae Densho may have nailed the pandemic niche (17:01)

Executive order allows recently retired first responders’ return to workforce President Trump extends coronavirus shutdown until April 30 DeSantis orders screening of New York area drivers coming to Florida on I-95 SeaWorld furloughs 90% of staff, Disney remains closed Central Florida public schools start online lessons Lynx and SunRail modify schedules to prevent spread of coronavirus 

Joshua and Jeanette Johnson are the founders of Wall Crawl, a photo studio concept in downtown Orlando. Joshua is a lifelong entrepreneur whose past projects include work on Sunrail, Rethink Homelessness, the National Entrepreneur Center, Instagram accounts @lakeeola and @orlandokingcobra, and professor of Entrepreneurial Marketing at UCF. Jeanette is the founder of J’s Everyday Fashion […]

Our 114th episode was recorded at Eola General, an awesome new community general store in historic Lake Eola Heights. The Bus is still in Europe this week so Scottie Campbell is back to fill fill in for his giant clown shoes. This week's topics include a SunRail collision map, the Florida Film Festival, and why it's not a good idea to swim in Lake Eola. Tune in to Bungalower and the Bus every week on 104.1 Real Radio or our podcast to learn all about the top headlines, new restaurants, and best-bet events to attend this week.

On this edition of Good Morning Orlando Bud, Yaffee, and Melissa talk about the latest news! Are they Democrats headed for disaster because they've become too radical?! AND Fiscal conservatives rebel against CPAC! ALSO Tax hikes coming in Central Florida. Thank Lynx and Sunrail! PLUS If legalizing pot gets on Florida's 2020 ballot....what happens? BONUS! How Robert Kraft beats the rap!

As the US shivers through the polar vortex, let's talk about prep for next week's cross Florida bike tour! Details on the route, the gear, the flying, the meetup in Orlando and much more. Warm up to the first Pedalshift tour of 2019! Housekeeping XFL Tour: I'll be rolling my own route across central Florida from Tampa on the gulf coast to Cocoa Beach on the east. Preview episode drops in two weeks! Podcast sponsor slots are available starting in the new year... check out pedalshift.net/sponsor for more info. Meetups & Live Shows XFL Orlando meetup Saturday 2/9, time TBA - pedalshift.net/orlando. Pedalshift LIVE Friday February 22 at 9pm ET! It will be the wrap up show for the XFL tour... takeways and a whole lot more. We'll do another AMA session too, so send me your bike touring or non-bike touring questions to pedalshift@pedalshift.net or come and ask in the chat box the night of.   Five Stars followup Andy from Orange still listens!   Hi Tim, thanks for the shoutout in the latest episode, I am indeed still listening. Here are som pics from a recent tour of the New South Wales mid coast in Australia. Keep up the good work. Andrew Andyfromorange   Great American Rail-Trail 4000 miles car free? The Great American Rail Trail is a project that would link up existing trails into a network that stretches from DC to Seattle. Super behind this... imagine riding across country on a traffic-free route??   https://www.railstotrails.org/great-american-rail-trail/   This is such a big deal, we're skipping a best-of this month and I'm scheduled to have an interview with Kevin Mills, the Senior VP of Policy at RTC. That will drop next week while I'm on tour!   The Journal: Preparing the Cross-Florida Bike Tour Florida has the “bones” to be a superior bike touring state and I’m taking advantage of as many of them as I can.   Drivers on secondary roads are reportedly used to bikes. The state has a good site remarking traffic volumes and my route adjustments track either roads with bike infrastructure or low traffic roads that are long and straight where there aren’t shoulders to speak of.   Shout to Greg from MI (yes one of the “Michigan guys” I met on the Katy in 18) for his thoughts on things and the DOT map!   https://tdaappsprod.dot.state.fl.us/fto/ gives you daily traffic usage for Florida roads to help with planning.   Robert in Titusville asks... Why did I not choose the Coast to Coast trail?  Simple answer is once I decided not to make this a camping trip, the best route kept me closer to larger towns in order to get better lodging options. The C2C route is excellent, but it swings well north of Tampa and routes through a lot of rural Florida before winding its way to Orlando. My best guess is if I do another winter tour in FL, this will be my route, but with camping.  Sidebar... I'm unreasonably weirded out by FL wildlife, even though I've camped in South FL before and there was no issue.     Tampa to Lakeland: Day 1 Lyft from airport Cypress Point Park to Lakeland, FL 40 miles   Storyline: Tampa is a bit of a maze of bike lanes and sidewalks, but getting out is ok.    Lakeland to Kissimmee: Day 2 52 miles   Storyline: excellent infrastructure of lanes and trail, then a very rural road (no shoulder) that works well until toward the very end. Transit FF is there to bypass a truly shitty stretch, but a grass walk of less than a mile gets to a sidewalk if the train timing is off.   Highlight: riding a portion of the Van Fleet trail (paved 29 miles - I'm riding about 6)   Google maps is ok but also have a more refined RWGPS for the last 6 or so miles. For GMaps use 1st option through Polk City - lanes and bike trails! Water and food up in Polk City... not much else for 20+ miles and really til Kissimmee In Poinciana, option to take Sunrail to Kissimmee if timing is...

In this installment of Easy Mode the boys announce their up-coming roommate status, Sunrail carnage, Mario Party, Spider-Man: Far From Home. the Kardashians, the recent Red Dead controversy, and sitting while you pee. Enjoy this Royal Rumble of irreverent life questions.

On this edition of Good Morning Orlando Bud, Deb, and Yaffee talk about the latest news! President Trump takes a victory lap as the annual GDP grew 4.1% in the last quarter. Does Trump deserve some of the credit? AND President Trump threatens a government shutdown over funding for the Wall. ALSO Budman's Liberal Alert! Revising and erasing history of the Trayvon Martin death! PLUS Why we all need to root for the success of the SunRail expansion! BONUS! Bud takes calls on ANY TOPIC for Open Mind Monday!

We talk about what’s been going on in the beginning of our summer… from a recap on the Dua Lipa concert at House of Blues, to family vacations at Anna Maria Island and Walt Disney World - and we close with some news about the Central Florida SunRail! Get the scoop on the Dua Lipa concert at House of Blues - we had a great time and got friendly with the bouncer! (1:30) Brian's family stayed on Anna Maria Island for a long weekend. Listen in for his opinion of the island including in The Sandbar Restaurant, The Beach House Restaurant, The Donut Experiment and mimosa smoothies at Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store. (6:15) Stephanie reports on her family's recent visit to Orlando. Get the details on an "elevated" pedicure experience at Dr. Phillips' MC Spa Nailbar & Massage. (18:15) Finally we highlight the upcoming additions to SunRail and how we wish there were weekend hours on SunRail! (27:35) Please follow us on Instagram @orlandooutofcontext and visit us at OrlandoOutofContext.com

Orlando Sentinel columnist & Jim Philips discuss banning books, the Eatonville police officer who was fired, the future of SunRail, John Morgan's future and the best movie of the year.

On today's edition of Good Morning Orlando Bud, Deb, and Yaffee update the hottest topics in politics and the news!President Trump blames Obama and politics for the leaks that seem to be plaguing his administration. Trump is also going to make his first address to a joint session of Congress where he will speak about optimism. AND SpaceX announces the will be sending a couple of private citizens to the moon!ALSO Senator Marco Rubio says he will not have any town halls because it will just be disrupted by organized protesters. PLUS Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer suggests that it would be cheaper to make Sunrail free to ride.

In episode 195, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn review Train to Busan. The Netflix Instant Pick of the Week is High Rise. Billy D reviews Luke Cage. Dr. Drew gives his two cents on the worth of having an enemy. The Crespodisco features a song from the soundtrack for The Social Network and one from... The post #195 – Sunrail to Sanford appeared first on Cinema Crespodiso.

Special Guest Beth Dillaha, Former Winter Park, FL Commissioner Monday 27 June 4pm Eastern will discuss "Florida's SunRail Is Big Government Spending That We Can't Afford and If It Passes in Florida, This Boondoggle Will Be Coming To A City Near You"