Coffee With Cagnetta

How does a world-famous wrestler from the WWE Attitude Era transition into a high-level leadership role in the office technology industry?

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with his long-time friend Chaz Warrington. Most know him as "Mosh" from the legendary tag team The Headbangers, but today Chaz is a General Manager at DEX Imaging and a successful author...

How do you take a niche manufacturing business and turn it into a vertically integrated empire that includes an airline and a legendary Bahamian yacht club?

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with David Hocher and Sarah Swainson of Hocher Holdings. We explore the 60-year legacy of Staniel Cay Yacht Club, the logistics of running Makers Air, and the innovatio...

Are you making business decisions based on gut feeling or actual data? Most small business owners are "flying blind" when it comes to their finances.

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Ken Wiesenfeld, founder of Wise Financial Consulting. Ken explains the "Fractional CFO" revolution—how small and medium-sized businesses can access high-level finan...

Is "passive income" actually a myth? Most people want the rewards of business ownership without the grit of digging up a sewer line.

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Brandon Schlichter, the creator behind the massive "Investment Joy" YouTube channel. Brandon explains why he chose "unsexy" businesses like car washes, laundromats, and vending machines to bu...

Is your bank actually a partner in your business, or just a place to hold your cash?

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Keith Costello, the CEO of Locality Bank and the current Chair of the Florida Bankers Association. Keith shares his journey of starting a de novo bank in the middle of a pandemic and explains why he’s on a mission to bring person...

What happens when a seasoned tech investor takes the "Venture Studio" model to the professional sports world? In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy sits down with Zach Hunter of Hyperspace Ventures.

Zach explains the mechanics of the Venture Studio model—where they don't just fund companies, they build them—and why South Florida has become the ultimate "hyper-growth" hub. We also dive into his ownership o...

Is small business ownership as simple as the internet makes it look? Most people treat business acquisition like flipping houses, but the reality requires grit, long-term commitment, and strict risk mitigation.

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Patrick Flood, founder of Owners in Honor. Patrick shares how his background as an Army Special Forces officer an...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Burke Purcell, founder and CEO of Loan Bud. Burke shares how his independent marketplace is streamlining the SBA process to close deals in 45 days, the new $10M limits for American manufacturers, and why the "Silver Tsunami" is creating a goldmine of opportunity for young buyers.

Whether you're a seller wanting to command ...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Eric Straus, the Manhattan franchisee and M&A legend. Eric shares the incredible history of the Straus family—from their tragic connection to the Titanic to the founding of Macy's—and dives into his own journey from investment banking to owning 10 radio stations and a $30M job board empire.

Whether you're i...

 In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Cameron Dobbs, TV host for Inside South Florida (WSFL 39). Cameron shares her incredible journey through six concussions, her medical disqualification from D1 volleyball, and how she used that "dark season" to fuel a multi-faceted media career and her own business, Play Where Your Feet Are.

We dive into the fragm...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Representative Chip LaMarca. Chip shares his journey from running his family’s construction company to chairing the Energy & Utilities Committee. We dive into the "2% vs. 98%" rule of legislation, why Broward County is a global economic powerhouse, and the secret life of the "House of Rock"—a band made up of high-...

 In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with his long-time friend Steve Pollitzer, President of Good Karma Brands and ESPN West Palm. Steve shares the "leap of faith" story of leaving Manhattan for Madison, Wisconsin, the strategy behind acquiring and scaling the Boca Raton Bowl, and why he believes relationships are the only true currency in a fragmented media wo...

In this candid conversation, Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, sits down with Sal Naro for a wide-ranging discussion on what truly defines long-term success. Rather than focusing on titles or surface-level wins, Sal shares the formative experiences—family responsibility, immigrant work ethic, and real-world pressure—that shaped his leadership philosophy long before the C-suite.

This conversation...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, host Andy Cagnetta sits down with Zameer Kassam, the visionary behind Zameer Kassam Precious Gems. Zameer shares his "Buy Then Build" journey, tracking his career path from his early days at McKinsey and MTV, through his time at HBS, to the pivotal moment he left LVMH to revolutionize the world of bespoke jewelry.

We dive deep into:
● The Pivot: How to transition from a high-status...

Jeff Watts didn't take the traditional path to the C-Suite. He was the first in his family to go to college and cut his teeth working blue-collar jobs at UPS and restaurants. Today, he leads regional banking efforts for Valley Bank, helping South Florida’s most ambitious entrepreneurs scale.

In this episode, Andy Cagnetta and Jeff discuss the shifting landscape of Florida’s economy, why "scrappiness" is a prerequ...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Rob Stevenson, COO of the Florida Panthers. As the first recipient of the Transworld Iconic Business Award, Rob shares the "insider" story of the Panthers’ rise to Stanley Cup glory, his transition from Afghanistan combat to a Yale MBA, and why he believes the secret to any successful organization is "hiring for character" ...

 In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Rita Case, President and CEO of the Rick Case Automotive Group. Rita shares the incredible "First-Mover" strategy that allowed her and her late husband Rick to scale their business across the U.S. by launching brands like Isuzu, Acura, and Hyundai before anyone else.

We dive into the mindset of a pioneer, the pow...

In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) interviews Bob Swindell, the man responsible for pitching Broward County to the world. We dive into the "Secret Sauce" of South Florida's economic explosion, why "collaboration" is the region's greatest competitive advantage, and the incredible story of how the Florida Panthers and Matthew Tkachuk became the area's biggest cheerleaders.
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In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta (CEO of Transworld Business Advisors) sits down with Keith Cobb to discuss his legendary career. Keith shares "insider" lessons from his time on the Federal Reserve Board, the strategy behind selling Alamo to AutoNation, and why he believes the secret to any successful career is building a "Relationship Army."

If you are a leader, entrepreneur, or professional looking to...