Frank DePalma, Divisional Vice President of Bealls Inc., joins the Bealls Legacy podcast to reflect on his remarkable 39-year journey with the company. In this episode, Frank shares how he got his start at Bealls and how his role has evolved over the decades. We dive into the daily operations of corporate life, how Bealls has tackled inflation, and the leaders who left lasting impacts. Frank opens up about the company’s unique culture, its commitment to training and development, and the resilience shown during hurricane recovery efforts. As we wrap, Frank shares what’s next for him—and reveals some BIG news you won’t want to miss.

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Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introductions

01:04 Beginning at Bealls

15:07 Day to Day of Corporate

26:00 Combatting Inflation

31:15 Impactful Leaders

37:44 Why Bealls?

40:11 Bealls Culture

42:24 Training & Development

49:30 Hurricane Recovery

53:50 What’s Next?

55:21 BIG NEWS

59:38 Closing