Junior Achievement of South Florida Recipe for Success

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes Adam August, Co-Founder of Batch, The Cookie Company. Adam leaders Batch in the day-to-day operations and executes the long-term vision of being a nationally recognized brand.   

In 2015, after working in sales for the Miami Dolphins and running the operations for a startup fitness company, a chance encounter with Charles Schwab Jr. on a ski trip in Chile, led Adam to move to Appleton, Wisconsin to resurrect Scolding Locks. A 100-year-old bobby pin manufacturing company that was on the verge of closing its doors and putting 13 employees out of job.   Having no experience in manufacturing, Adam had to figure it out, and figure it out fast. 

In just 10 months, he managed to double the customer base, reduce the company debt in half, change the manufacturing process to reduce the amount of inventory, repair fractured relationships with key vendors, and save the jobs of 13 employees.  One Wisconsin winter was enough for Adam, so he decided to move back home to the Bay Area and break into the startup world. He landed a job with one of the hottest cybersecurity startups, HackerOne. There, he quickly became the top producing sales development rep because of his creative and persistent approach.   

Adam’s success caught the eye of GrowthX, a Venture Capital firm specializing in investing in seed stage startups. They recruited Adam to join one of their portfolio companies, Aptology, as the first sales rep.  Unconventional is one way to describe Adam’s career path. However, it has taught him that he thrives in unfamiliar situations. His ability to adapt, overcome obstacles, and maintain a level of self-belief is what has led him to be successful at each stage of his career.   

Visit Batch's website at https://www.batchcookieco.com/.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors and past member of the JA Board of Directors. Transworld Business Advisors, LLC is a worldwide franchise leader in business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development. We have many offices throughout the USA helping entrepreneurs realize the American Dream through business brokerage, franchising, and franchising development. For more information, visit https://www.tworld.com/.

Andy came down to Florida in 1995. While looking to buy a business, he encountered a company named Transworld Business Brokers. He continued his search for a business, but was offered a position at Transworld as an agent. He joined the company and quickly became one of South Florida’s top performers. Now over thirty-eight years old, Transworld Business Advisors is the number one business brokerage and an international Franchisor through a partnership with United Franchise Group. They have currently over 400 business brokers in the organization and have over 3,000 businesses for sale. They also have 120+ franchisees in the US and several internationally. Andy is a recognized speaker and trainer in the subject of business sales, valuation and negotiations. He has taught his self-authored negotiations class to associations, construction companies, media sales teams, government agencies, high school & university students.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes Maureen Canada, President of Lighthouse Point Marina and Owner Operators of Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe.   For more information about Lighthouse Point Marina, visit http://lhpmarina.com/.  For Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, visit http://www.nautidawg.com/.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes John Duran, Founder and Owner of Gecko ParX. John has more than 24 years of experience in multiple management areas. His passion is working to bring start-up in the family entertainment businesses to market by focusing on definition of market, strategy, and product and then team building and execution.  He has broad operating experience across product management, marketing, sales, business development, strategic planning, and operations management including P&L management for $10M+ businesses. Diverse industry experience in family entertainment attractions, music festivals, concerts, media, e-commerce, logistics, social networking, marketing, and promotions.  For more information about Gecko ParX, visit http://geckoparx.com/.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes James Donnelly, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Castle Group, the premier choice for community management. He is also a CPA, angel investor, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes Sheryl Clark, President and CEO of Boston Proper. Boston Proper is a omni-channel specialty retailer of distinctive Women's apparel, designed for today's independent, confident and active women. The product assortment includes casual sportswear and dresses, active-wear, travel separates, swimwear and outerwear along with coordinating accessories and footwear with a focus on quality, style and age-appropriate fit. Sheryl is responsible for the vision, growth and direction of the brand, oversees all aspects of P&L, business operations and directs merchandising, design, marketing and creative direction for Boston Proper.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking!This episode welcomes Abdol Moabery, the founder, President and CEO of GA Telesis, a leader in integrated aviation services with operations worldwide. Founded in 2002 by Mr. Moabery, GA Telesis has quickly grown to one of the largest firms in its sector, amassing vertically integrated global aviation services businesses including engine, component and structural maintenance and engineering, replacement parts distribution and supply-chain management, aircraft and engine leasing, and investment management.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes Michael Ralby, Principal of On the Money, Inc. Michael is an entrepreneur, innovator, money coach, consultant and connector.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This episode welcomes Jarett Levan, President of BBX Capital Corporation. 

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe for Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful - personally and professionally.

Let's Get Cooking! This show welcomes Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President & CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County. In her role, she works hard to dramatically transform young lives through a focus on supporting proven programs delivered by more than 100 “provider” agencies that achieve measureable outcomes, while ensuring transparency and accountability for the CSC.  Her leadership and advocacy on behalf of the children of Broward County has made a real difference for all Broward residents, and especially for Broward’s children.

Recipe For Success is filmed live every Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Huizenga Catering Kitchen at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. It is hosted by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. The show appears live on video on Facebook and Instagram. The audio is posted two days later on JA’s YouTube Channel and various podcast sites.