PB + Jax

"AI is going to change not only how we work; but the way we live, what we put in our bodies, the way we're evolving modern medicine."

Paul is the Sector Leader of Professional Search for Korn Ferry. He is also someone I've looked up to since entering the recruiting space 8 years ago. He is a mentor of mine and someone who has taught me a great deal about technology and how to separate yourself in the recruiting space.

Paul is also an AI enthusiast - becoming 4x-certified and contributing to a dozen white papers while at Korn Ferry; most of which are centered on AI's effects on the recruiting industry.

If you are in the recruiting profession, there's plenty in this one for you. AI enthusiasts, same to you. If you're a Florida State fan, we welcome you with open arms. Come suffer through that 2-10 season with us.

Episode can be found, as always, atpbjax.com. Thank you, Paul, for spending the time with us.

Dedicated in Memory to Stan Westfall.

"Every single day, I realize how many relationships have brought me to where I am."

Have you ever thought of who manages what goes on billboards, benches, etc. around town? Or where business owners turn to wrap their vehicle in their branding? Maybe even the trucks that drive around town with cool LED displays around the vehicles?

That's where Heather Waisanen and Coastal Maverick come into play. Heather has spent nearly a decade helping clients - small, medium, and large - get their messaging out through the means of Out of Home (OOH) marketing.

Being Jacksonville-based, Heather partners with a variety of companies Duval County, helping them grow through effective advertising means - growing local awareness and word-of-mouth improvement.

We are grateful that Heather took the time to stop by to teach us more about the Out of Home Marketing concept, as well as the growing pains of starting and running a business from the ground up.

If you are a small business owner, there are several nuggets in here about small business ownership that are worth your time, including the value of meaningful relationship building.

For those looking to get your business some extra shine, give Heather a shout and prosper.

Full episode found at PBJax.com

Episode dedicated in memory to Evan Moring.

This is episode number one in the PB & JAX Nonprofit Series and we are thrilled to be spending it with Dr. Standralyn Terry.

Dr. Standralyn Terry is the Northeast Florida Executive Director of the Florida-Based Nonprofit, Better Together.

Better Together is a faith-focused nonprofit headquartered in Naples, FL, that has set it's sights on reducing the amount of children who enter the foster care system by partnering with churches, volunteers, and home services.

Since its inception, Better Together has helped more than 10,000 Florida children and are successfully helping parents who wish to keep their families together. They have also connected more than 38,000 job seekers to work opportunities in 24 states and Washington, DC.

Dr. Terry shares the Better Together model, how they are able to make their impact, and some success stories that have taken place under her tutelage.

This is a powerful episode and shines the light on an important need in our very real world. I hope you enjoy.

Episode dedicated in memory to David Miller.

PB + Jacksonville Episode 08 - Caleb Garrett

"60 - 70% of our (out of state) students stay in Jacksonville once they graduate" 👁️ 👁️

Caleb is a leader and philanthropist here in Jacksonville and someone who spends the bulk of his time working with various institutions in Northeast Florida to make it a better place.

Caleb is the Director of Development for the University of North Florida - Coggin College of Business. He is instrumental in helping students and their parents make key decisions regarding their personal education, while highlighting the affordability that our flagship university provides compared to other institutions.

Caleb is also on the Foundations Board at PS27 Ventures as the Chair of the Fundraising and Outreach Committee. PS27 is HQ'd right here in Jacksonville and provides a variety of resources to starts ups and early-stage companies throughout the United States. Caleb helps PS27 put on several events per year in the community that give entrepreneurs opportunities to earn capital.

Caleb also sits on the board at Youth Crisis Center, a nonprofit aimed at providing various forms of care to families and children who have been exposed to traumatic situations. YCC has won several awards for the work they've done with children in helping transform their lives.

Caleb is doing amazing things in our community, and I am excited for you all to hear the full conversation with him.

Please connect with him and follow his journey as he continues to impact those around him.

Episode dedicated in memory to Daniel Parker.

Yara Banks is a wife, mother of six and former climber of the corporate ladder. She has left Corporate America behind, and has since become a "faith-based" and "rock solid" leader, who has built multiple businesses and nonprofits.

Yara has many stories to share in her entrepreneurship journey - including the trials, tribulations, tears, and even snot bubbles.

We had an incredible time speaking with Yara, and now have a renewed sense of what leadership means.

Enjoy our conversation with Yara.

Episode dedicated to: Mark Fox.

Charlie is the Co-founder and Director of Personnel for Excellere IT Services, a Professional and Managed IT Services organization founded right here in Jacksonville, Florida.

Excellere's customers laud Charlie and team's ability to be solutions-focused, not accepting defeat as an answer to any problem. In the clip below you will see that Charlie attributes his relentlessness to solving problems and his commitment to doing the little things correctly (chopping wood) as paramount reasons for the company's reputation.

While Charlie loves the Jaguars - although keeping Trent Baalke may have dampened that a bit - that isn't the only reason he is bullish on Jacksonville. He is convinced that Northeast Florida is a premium place to thrive in business and live a good life.

Cohosting debut of Jason "JD" Dillaberry, who will be on many more episodes moving forward. It's going to be a fun 2025 at PB & Jax.

“We don’t allow the data to make the decisions, but we want to make data informed decisions.”

Nick Birdsong is the Director of Digital and Social Media for the Jacksonville Jaguars. If you follow the Jags on Facebook, Instagram, X, etc., you are following Nick and his team.

There is an hour worth of dialogue on how to break into sports employment, all the different ways the Jags use partnerships through media, and my favorite - the fact that these teams not only compete on the field but the team socials compete with the other franchises, as well.

Thank you to Nick for taking the time and to Excellere IT Services for being an amazing partner as we continue with these episodes.

Episode dedicated in memory to Mary Christine Landers.

Travis Webb is a Jacksonville original who has spent many years as a staffing executive with global companies, including some HQ'd right here in Duval County.

He is now the VP of Sales at Parqa - a company designed to help those in the recruiting space level up in their reach and revenue. Travis has spent many years on local boards, including the Jacksonville Chamber IT Counsel, providing leadership and guidance on a variety of matters.

Travis has spent five decades championing Jacksonville's potential and is a perfect person to chat with this week.

Episode dedicated in memory to Jan Smith.

Jameyel Johnson, also known as J. Dash, is a Software Architect, Tech Innovator, Keynote Speaker, and hit record maker. The man who made the viral hit "WOP" is a Jacksonville, Florida original, who believes Duval County is prime to boom.

There area number of things discussed in this episode - Jameyel's love for his hometown, what went into making a platinum selling song, and a hilarious story of J. being on-call at work while also performing at a concert.

Enjoy this fun and informative showcase.

Episode dedicated in memory to Ryan Melton.

Gregory Grant is the City of Jacksonville's Director of Small and Emerging Business who was appointed by Mayor Donna Deegan in 2023 to lead her agenda to make Jacksonville the "Small Business Capital of the Southeast."

Gregory is a Jacksonville original. He has served in the U.S. Army, built and invested in several businesses, and has formally taught entrepreneurship at many Jacksonville colleges and Universities.

As the JSEB Director, Gregory is seeking to make the program widely known in the River City and work with city government to pass legislation that works for the business owner.

I am proud to have spoken with Gregory and used our time to help give Jacksonvillians the information they need to forge and begin their business journey.

Episode dedicated in memory to Bill Thompson.