The Mindset Podcast

THE HONORABLE ROBERT T. WATSON HAS HAD THE PRIVILEGE AND HONOR TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS A JUDGE FOR OVER THREE YEARS.  JUDGE WATSON WAS APPOINTED TO THE CIRCUIT COURT BY GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS ON DECEMBER 16, 2019, WHERE HE HAS PRESIDED OVER FELONY CRIMINAL MATTERS – INCLUDING DRUG TRAFFICKING, BURGLARY, GRAND THEFT, BATTERY, CHILD ABUSE, FRAUD, AND HOMICIDE CASES.

JUDGE WATSON PREVIOUSLY SERVED FOR NEARLY A YEAR IN COUNTY COURT, AFTER BEING APPOINTED  BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ON JANUARY 7, 2019. JUDGE WATSON SAT AT THE CORAL GABLES COURTHOUSE, HANDLING INSURANCE CASES, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTES, DEBTOR-CREDITOR MATTERS, AND SMALL CLAIMS CASES AND PRESIDING OVER 20 JURY AND BENCH TRIALS.

The first question we get; who's Dave?  Dave is our founder, Joshua Rittenour.  He acquired the nickname in high school and has since used it as a business alias.

Dave attended the University of Florida and graduated in 2017 with an Economics degree.  He was operating Dave's while in school and continued it into his full-time career.  Dave has over a decade worth of buying and selling experience, formally incorporating his business in 2018.

As an alumnus of the University of Florida, this is Dave's passion.  He has been hunting and curating Gators gear from before he was a student until now.  With a collection dating back to the 1930's, and an emphasis on the 80's and 90's, there's bound to be something for everyone.

These are all original vintage pieces that show their quality and individuality, something you won't find in a retail store.  Far from todays mass produced, cheap imported products, many of the items you'll find here are produced in the United States and through techniques that create the only one of its kind.

All of the products you'll find on his website have been hand picked and sourced by Dave, coming from all different parts of the world.  Every item is cleaned and properly prepared for its second life.  So take a look, and see what freshly used treasure you'll find!

Grant is the publisher of Miami’s Community Newspapers.  Grant was born and raised in Miami, Florida for the past 54 years. During his volunteer time he has been the President of Howard Palmetto Baseball & Softball and the Greater Miami Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. He is on the Board of the Miami-Dade County Parks Foundation, is a trustee of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Chamber South and the Aventura Marketing Council. He is also the co-founder of the Pinecrest Business Association, Palmetto Bay Business Association and the Cutler Bay Business Association. Grant presently coaches two baseball teams.

Gus Cabrera is the managing director for Marin and Sons, Inc., where he is responsible for day-to-day operations on both the campaign and consulting service offerings.

Prior to working at Marin and Sons, Cabrera worked at MasTec, Inc., a national infrastructure construction company serving the energy, water/sewer, communications and government sectors. He held several positions in his 18 years with the firm, including division vice president, as well as corporate vice president of business development.

In 2019, Gus was elected President-Elect of the Latin Builders Association, one of the largest Hispanic construction associations in the United States. He is also a committee member of the Miami Dade County Public School Board’s Planning and Construction Committee, and previously served on the board of directors of Hispanic Unity of Florida, a non-profit group dedicated to assisting Spanish-speaking immigrants and refugees in Broward County.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida International University. Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, he arrived in Miami in 1979 at the age of 10, and currently resides in Miami with his family.

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What's up Mindset Fam and Happy New Year! On today's episode we have our good friend Andre Dunand on the Pod! He is the founder of Stay Tranquilo! A brand that focus' on representing the “stress free” lifestyle. The life you live when you are at peace. When you are 'Tranquilo' the worries seem to drift away, drift as if they never seemed to exist. See, the thing is, we all have our own problems. Dealing and managing with those problems may not be easy and that is what Stay Tranquilo is for.

Juan Carlos “JC” Bermudez is the founding Mayor of the City of Doral and served in that capacity for the first 9 1/2 years of the city’s existence. He was re-elected as Mayor of Doral in 2016. He is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the United States Conference of Mayors, as well as the Vice Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Transportation Planning Organization.

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Co-Founder & CEO of ThroughYOU, Inc., a nonprofit on a mission to create equal access to quality education & clean water around the world. ThroughYOU currently build schools & water systems across Africa, Asia & Central America.

Chris is also the Founder & CEO of Quantum Talent Group, a VC Search firm specializing in building full stack Executive, Engineering & GTM teams for VC-Backed SaaS & Crypto Startups.

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Luis Andre Gazitua is a Miami-based attorney and lobbyist specializing in procurement in Miami-Dade County, the municipalities of the greater Miami area, and Miami-Dade Public Schools. He represents clients from pre-bid through bid protest, award, and project implementation stages. Gazitua represents clients in all industries, including technology, infrastructure, and transportation.

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President Cruz is a strategic higher education leader who is focused on increasing educational opportunities, enhancing the student experience, and bolstering student success. Dr. Cruz uses a students 1st philosophy to create meaningful change. He is proud to serve the MDC Hialeah Campus - The Engine of Progress.

Jonathan Vega  is a savvy young agent and his deep passion is evident in all the work he does to help his clients, which is what makes him different from the rest. Being born and raised in Pinecrest and attending the public schools in the area, Jonathan is assisting clients right in his backyard.With Jonathan's determination and willingness to work hard, he quickly entered into the luxury market and has closed properties in Pinecrest, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and more.

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