🍷🍾🎄 Ready for a nice glass of wine? You came to the right place! Pour a glass and get cozy with us as we listen to Maria Dante share the twists and turns that led her from Rhode Island School of Design to Wine Bar business owner in Vero Beach. Maria and her husband, David, also own the Painted Frog pottery studio next door, and together have merged their love for creating warm, welcoming spaces with enjoying unique and special wine. After purchasing both businesses in 2024, Maria shares the steep learning curve that comes with buying an existing business - or two! - and building a community around what you love. Learn more about the Vero Wine Bar: https://www.verowinebar.com/🍷🍾🎄

🎄🍸It's Holiday Season in Florida, and we love it! Raise your vanilla-espresso martini high and join us in this episode of Coffee, Cocktails & Capitalism, as we sit down with Tony Schnur, founder of Elite Christmas Lighting, to talk about how he built one of South Florida’s leading holiday lighting companies from the ground up. This episode's cocktails provided by: Keaton Mank from 21st Amendment - thank you, they were delicious! 😋🙏 https://21st-distillery.com/🎅💡📈For more than 15 years, Tony and his team have transformed homes, city districts, country clubs, and golf courses across the region into dazzling displays of light and creativity — including their incredible work on the McKee Gardens Holiday Lights, one of Vero Beach’s most beloved holiday traditions. ✨Tony shares his journey as a self-made entrepreneur, the lessons he’s learned running a seasonal business at scale, and his advice for anyone looking to grow, innovate, and turn their passion into a thriving company. In this episode: ✅How Tony made the pivot from law enforcement to holiday lighting✅What it takes to light up McKee Gardens’ magical holiday experience✅How to scale a company piece by piece✅New inventions to expand the business 📍 Learn more: Elite Christmas Lighting – https://www.elitechristmaslighting.com/ McKee Botanical Gardens – https://mckeegarden.org/

From the Patio to Polo - Welcome back to Coffee Cocktails and Capitalism! In this conversation, we’re joined by Bill Brown, (and a Special Guest), a visionary restaurateur whose path in hospitality has taken him from humble beginnings to creating one of Vero Beach’s favorite fine-dining destinations: Polo Steak & Sea. Bill shares how his journey in hospitality started with The Patio, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he continues to evolve the dining experience with Polo — where every detail, from the aged steaks to the curated cocktails, is about creating connection, flavor, and community. In this conversation, we talk about:- Starting small and building something meaningful- The art (and heart) of great hospitality-What it takes to keep reinventing yourself in business-Why Polo Steak & Sea has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike🎧 Watch. Sip. Get inspired. Grab your beverage of choice and join us for a conversation that celebrates good business and even better company.💬 If you love hearing local success stories, hit subscribe and let us know your favorite part in the comments!📍 Visit Polo Steak & Sea located right on Ocean Drive in Vero Beach, Polo Steak & Sea is known for its warm, coastal-elegant vibe — where you’ll find prime steaks, fresh seafood, sushi, and handcrafted cocktails that are as beautiful as they are delicious. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, celebrate, or just treat yourself.

🏦🍸 A great conversation with Richard Giessert, a Vero Beach success story whose career in community lending has helped fuel growth for businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years. Beyond his work as a Commercial Loan Officer with Marine Bank, Richard gives an incredible amount of time back to the community. He serves on several boards, supports nonprofits, and shows up for nearly every major charity initiative, from Dancing with the Vero Stars to the Indian River Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and more. In this episode, we sit down to discuss his favorite local spots and stories, and his perspective on what makes Vero thrive, and on a lighter note, “only in Florida things”. 😄🐊

🤔🏨Have you ever wondered if you could sell your business? Does it seem beyond your reach? Have you ever wondered if maybe you should just buy a business rather than build your own? Daniel Talbott is exactly the person to help answer those questions - because he has lived them himself! ☕😊 Grab your coffee, and learn how Daniel grew up in a family bail-bonds business here in Vero, learned some hard business lessons, then went and worked as part of the high-flying start-up culture in California with the big dogs... and eventually moved his family back to Vero - and started another business!Now, he and his team at RightExit help other entrepreneurs set their businesses up for a successful sale or to purchase the best business for them. It's a fascinating journey, one we can all learn something from.

👩‍⚖️🥃🎙️In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Lulich, attorney and partner at Lulich & Attorneys, to talk about his law firm, their ethos, and how the right legal help at the right time can help protect your future—from buying your first home to planning your estate.Rooted in the values passed down by his father, Jordan shares how he and his firm serve the community with integrity, knowledge, and heart. Whether it’s real estate, wills and trusts, or major life transitions, Lulich & Attorneys is here to help you build and safeguard your legacy. Host Morgen Reynolds talks with Jordan about dealing with hard questions, to lighter moments with silly commercials and fun runs. Jordan is a great guest, friend, and community member.

🥃🎬 We’re thrilled to sit down with local filmmaker and Seminole historian Derek Boyd Hankerson for a powerful conversation about his latest film and the deeper history of Florida you won’t find in textbooks.⚔️🌴Derek shares details about his new documentary focusing on the Loxahatchee Battlefield—a pivotal site in Palm Beach County tied to the Second Seminole War. He explains why this land matters, how it shaped the course of Florida’s history, and what it can still teach us today.

Come for the drink—stay for the stories. Get a sneak peek into the people behind the new documentary on the Loxahatchee Battlefield, and hear why history still matters right now.

🍹🚛📈Anna Vallencia Tillery is more than a stunning smile and networking extroardinaire - she is a savvy, educated saleswoman who has driven herself to success through hard work and a rare level of dedication to her organization. Her creative marketing strategies, her care for her community, and her commitment to excellence should inspire us all. She's the Marketing Director of White Glove Moving and Storage for over a decade, host of her own Podcast, and runs a very popular women's networking group that meets up and down the Treasure Coast. Plus a wife and mom!Anna is always on the move, always promoting someone or something, and always ready to give back. Now, in her leisure time, she gets to move her family all over the state of Florida, where they explore rivers and lakes via boat and RV.