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Episode 22 – Dave Markarian: an Attorney’s Path to Success in South Florida

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The legal field is a challenging yet exceptionally rewarding profession. Veteran South Florida attorney Dave Markarian, managing partner at The Markarian Group, has seen it all and has many insights about the field, the growth of Palm Beach County, and more.  

In this episode, Dave joins Cary Stamp to discuss the journey from law school graduation to managing a thriving firm of his own, as well as career stops along the way. He dives into key decisions that led to success, provides useful advice picked up from mentors, and discusses the challenges he overcame—all with the backdrop of the remarkable evolution of South Florida.

You’ll learn: 

  • The type of opportunities that Dave yearned for in his early career days
  • How to find successful people who have valuable knowledge to share
  • Why Dave believes strongly in having young talent on your team
  • The importance of active civic and community engagement outside of work
  • And much more!

Tune in now as Dave Markarian shares life-changing experiences and the principles that guided him through a successful legal career.

Resources: Cary Stamp & Co. | Cary Stamp | Dave Markarian on LinkedIn | The Markarian Group | Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce | CareerSource Palm Beach County | Habitat for Humanity of Florida | The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko | How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie | Getting Things Done by David Allen | Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart–Until You’re 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley

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Episode 21 – Tom Balling: The Business of Concierge-Level Irrigation & Landscaping in South Florida

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Serving both Martin and Palm Beach counties, TCI Rood has established a reputation for excellence in the related fields of irrigation and landscaping, big businesses in South Florida. 

In this episode, Cary Stamp is joined by guest Tom Balling, president and managing partner at TCI Rood. Tom discusses how he managed to merge two significant companies to form a thriving larger entity, and shares his experiences and views on other entrepreneurial ventures that are part of South Florida’s boom. 

You’ll learn: 

  • How Tom overcame the challenges of integrating two separate businesses
  • The keys to building a lasting business partnership
  • Tips for establishing a solid leadership team in your organization
  • How TCI Rood focuses its efforts on giving back to the community
  • And more!

Tune in now as Tom Balling shares his expert insights on building a thriving business.

Resources: Cary Stamp & Co. | Cary Stamp | Tom Balling | Treasure Coast Irrigation / Rood Landscape | Quantum House | Hobe Sound Community Chest | The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell | The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick Lencioni | The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni | Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

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Episode 20 – Raymond Taylor: Building a Leading Refrigeration Business From Scratch

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Launching a business comes with multiple challenges and often requires considerable capital investment. Raymond Taylor says, don’t let that hold you back.

In this episode, Cary Stamp is joined by Raymond Taylor, founder of Excell Refrigeration. His life’s work has been building a business empire that now employs nearly 200 people, after starting with a small loan from his father. Raymond shares the major challenges faced during his early professional years, how he manages adversity, and the strategies used to grow his business.

You’ll learn: 

  • Why Raymond describes himself as a “hands worker” – and how it has helped his business
  • The importance of using a formal training process for new hires
  • Approaches that helped Raymond improve his company’s marketing
  • How to build lasting relationships with customers as well as employees
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how Raymond built a thriving Palm Beach County business over the decades.

Resources: Cary Stamp & Co. | Cary Stamp | Raymond Taylor | Excell Refrigeration | Vistage | Palm Beach Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. | Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Professional Alliance

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Episode 19 – Peter Weisz: Why You Should Record Your Life Story

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Is it enough to transfer a lifetime of wealth to future generations of a family—or is it equally important for elders to pass on the history and core values of a family? 

In this episode, Cary Stamp is joined by Peter Weisz, founder of Peter Weisz Publishing. Peter has written nearly two dozen biographies, helping people document their life stories in a manner that shines as a lasting legacy. Peter explains why people decide to tell their life stories, and how it helps pass family values and history to future generations.

You’ll learn: 

  • How technology has made it surprisingly easy to write, publish, and distribute a book
  • Why a memoir is much more than just a litany of accomplishments
  • Three solid reasons to place values over valuables
  • How to use other tools to record your story
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn how to tell the story of your life in your own words.

Resources: Cary Stamp & Co. | Cary Stamp | Peter Weisz | Peter Weisz Publishing | High Octane: a Rearview Mirror Retrospective by Jim McCormick and Peter Weisz

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