Today’s guest is Charlotte Fernee Kelly of Fernee Kelly Law with offices in Tampa and
Jacksonville Florida. She is an employment and labor law attorney who
represents both the employee or the employer – but never at the same time, of
course. We’re going to discuss the new employment landscape and what employers
need to be doing to ensure they can create an environment conducive to
recruiting and retaining the talent they need to scale and thrive.
“Just start and figure it out” is common advice—but what if that mindset leads you straight into avoidable failure? In this episode, Nicole Alicea sits down with serial entrepreneur Tony Miller to break down how to properly evaluate a business idea before you invest time, money, and energy. Drawing from experience across multiple ventures—including a distillery, tech startup, agency, and a multi-million-dollar surf park—Tony shares a practical framework for pressure testing ideas and identifying risks early. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to determine if there’s a real market for your idea • The biggest risks entrepreneurs overlook (and how to spot them) • Why “just start” can be dangerous without proper evaluation • How to assess competition, technology, and execution risk • The role of partners, funding, and team in long-term success Tony also shares real-world lessons from ventures that worked—and ones that didn’t—giving you a clearer lens on what it
In this episode of Create Brand NV, Nicole Alicea sits down with Dr. Jerry Copeland, a pediatric dentist based out of Tampa, FL, to discuss the essential elements of running a successful pediatric dentistry practice. Dr. Copeland shares his experience purchasing an existing practice and integrating into the existing team while creating a new positive culture. We delve into the challenges Dr. Copeland faced and the innovative solutions he implemented to create a delightful patient and parent experience. From hiring best practices to marketing strategies, we explore the key components required to build and grow a thriving pediatric dentistry practice. Whether you’re a practicing dentist, business owner, or simply curious about what it takes to run a successful healthcare practice, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips you won’t want to miss!
