Jackie McIntosh is the EVP, Market President for Cogent Bank in Pinellas County. In this episode we discuss how Blockchain and other new technology platforms are transforming banking as well as her thoughts on the local economy and why the Tampa Bay area has a bright future ahead.   

Jake Kurtz is Founder and CEO of Brick Media Group and Business in Tampa, a modern, digital-first news source covering the Tampa Bay business community. Jake's social media agency helps SMBs stay relevant in a fast-moving digital world. In this episode, Jake shares his journey from corporate digital marketer to agency founder and entrepreneur. He talks about what's working now in social media and how he built his business from a part-time side hustle into a rapidly growing firm with a steady stream of inbound customer interest and impressive client retention.    

Jay Mulligan is a sales manager for Beasley Media Group Tampa. He leads a team of account executives who work with hundreds of local businesses to attract new customers and drive sales. Jay shares his unique approach to team leadership and the secrets to running advertising campaigns that generate positive ROI.