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S2 E32 | The Mental Game of Boxing: Stevie Morgan’s Path to Championship

The path to boxing greatness requires a level of sacrifice most people can’t comprehend. Lightweight fighter Stevie Morgan (15-2, 13 KOs) pulls no punches discussing what it really takes to succeed in professional boxing’s unforgiving world.

Born and raised in Tampa, Morgan’s athletic journey began with track and basketball before transitioning to boxing after wandering into a gym and being inspired by a young female fighter. Despite starting at the relatively late age of 28, her natural competitive fire quickly propelled her through the amateur ranks to become #3 in the country before turning professional.

Coach Moniette, her trainer and manager, doesn’t sugarcoat the brutal realities of boxing. He made Morgan study for a full year before her second amateur fight, ensuring she understood the sport’s dangers—including the approximately 13 fighters who die annually in the ring. This sobering perspective shapes their approach: “You’re not just training to win; you’re training to kill… and be willing to die.”

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S2 E31 | Rob Goetz’s Torpedo Bats and Tush Pushes: Sports Talk with a Florida Business Owner

From battling addiction to five different substances to building a thriving flooring business with nearly 200 five-star Google reviews, Rob Goetz’s journey embodies resilience, faith, and entrepreneurial spirit.

As the owner of Paradise Flooring in Palm Harbor, Florida, Rob shares how hitting rock bottom became the foundation for both personal and professional transformation. After getting sober nearly twelve years ago, he built a company culture around reliability and quality—his core team of four employees are all sober, creating consistency in an industry often plagued by unreliability.

The conversation delves into Florida’s recovery from recent devastating hurricanes, where seven months later, many coastal residents still live in campers outside their damaged homes. Rob offers a firsthand perspective on the construction challenges and insurance complications affecting homeowners, including the FEMA 50-50 rule that’s forcing difficult rebuilding decisions.

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S2 E30 | Healing Meets Momentum: Crystian Martinez’s Journey

What happens when life suddenly changes your entire trajectory? Crystian Martinez knows this reality intimately. On his birthday episode, Crystian shares the harrowing story of fracturing his back in three places in 2020, resulting in partial paralysis of his right foot and ending his cherished firefighting career.

Rather than surrendering to despair, Crystian transformed this devastating setback into purpose by founding Inertia Medical Center, a holistic rehabilitation clinic specializing in helping accident victims. His philosophy—”where healing meets momentum”—emerged directly from his own struggle to adapt and thrive with physical limitations.

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Got burning questions about business, entrepreneurship, or anything in between? We want to hear from you! Send us your queries, and hosts Manny and Sean Febre will answer them on an upcoming episode of Happy Hour Holidaze. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert insights while having a great time. Simply drop us a message with your questions, and let’s dive into the world of business together!

BE2 | The Genesis of Febre Frameworks Meet the Hosts Sean and Manny Febre

Introduction

When it comes to starting a business, the journey is often just as compelling as the destination. This couldn’t be truer for the men behind Febre Frameworks, Sean and Manny Febre. In a special bonus episode of the Happy Hour Holidaze podcast, we pull back the curtain to reveal the inner workings and origin story of Febre Frameworks, led by your favorite hosts and entrepreneurial brothers, Sean and Manny.

The Birth of Febre Frameworks: Sean’s Early Journey

Most great ventures start with an “aha” moment, and Febre Frameworks is no exception. Sean Febre takes listeners back to the beginning when he was engrossed in the world of civil engineering but found a creative outlet in making motivational videos. Soon after, he discovered a passion for photography—initially capturing the Tampa skyline and then venturing into the lucrative but demanding domain of real estate photography. It was a pivotal moment that laid the first bricks of what would soon become Febre Frameworks.

Manny Joins the Febre Frameworks Adventure

When the demands of real estate photography ballooned to an unsustainable eight shoots a day, Sean realized it was time for reinforcements. This led him to invite his brother Manny to leave Orlando and join him in Tampa. Their initial, modest living arrangements—a 1/1 apartment—quickly evolved into a 2/2 setup, reflective of the rapid growth Febre Frameworks was experiencing.

Febre Frameworks: A Business Evolution

The episode delves deep into one of the most transformative phases for Febre Frameworks: the transition from working “in” the business to working “on” it. The brothers discuss the strategies, sacrifices, and successes of this pivotal shift, shedding light on the nuts and bolts of scaling a business without losing its soul.

Leadership Transition: The Growth of Febre Frameworks Under Manny

In an emotional and insightful segment, Sean discusses his decision to step back and hand over the operational reins to Manny. Under his leadership, Febre Frameworks achieved an impressive 20% year-over-year growth, and we get an exclusive look into how this transition unfolded and the strategies employed to maintain this growth trajectory.

Why You Can’t Miss This Episode If You’re Interested in Febre Frameworks

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or just a fan of compelling life stories, this episode is a treasure trove of insights. Not only does it offer a detailed backstory of Febre Frameworks, but it also provides actionable business lessons extracted directly from the Febre Frameworks playbook.

The Takeaway: Febre Frameworks as an Entrepreneurial Blueprint

The story of Febre Frameworks isn’t just a tale of two brothers; it’s a lesson in entrepreneurship, leadership, and the power of teamwork. The episode serves as a vivid case study, detailing the ups, downs, pivots, and triumphs that make up the world of business.

Conclusion: Don’t Miss the Febre Frameworks Story

Get your cocktails ready and mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 29, 2023. This bonus episode of Happy Hour Holidaze promises to be a fascinating look into the world of Febre Frameworks, blending humor, inspiration, and invaluable business lessons.

Subscribe to Happy Hour Holidaze to make sure you don’t miss this and future episodes. Your journey through the dynamic world of business—made more relatable and enriching through the lens of Febre Frameworks—awaits!

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