Spotlight on Good People by Robert of Philadelphia

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In this episode of Spotlight on Good People, we sit down with a woman whose life is the very definition of showing up for those who need it most — Linda Goldfield, CEO of Youth Haven in Naples, Florida.

Youth Haven isn’t just a shelter — it’s a lifeline for children and teens in our community who have been displaced by abuse, neglect, or homelessness. And at the center of that mission is Linda — a leader who ...

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As the General Manager of Ferrari of Naples, Helder brings over 20 years of experience in the luxury automotive industry to Southwest Florida. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled customer service and driving business growth, Helder's passion for offering a bespoke customer experience enables him to lead his team with a focus on excellence. Helder is a big believer in the Law of Attraction and enjoys reading self...

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A native of Montreal, Paul Arsenault grew up in Hingham, MA, where his love for the sea and travel emerged. After graduating from the Art Institute of Boston in 1973, he began a six-month stint as a deckhand on a research vessel. He signed off in Florida in 1974 and began his professional painting career. With Naples as his base, he has embarked on painting trips to the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia, the ...

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Lara is the hype queen and nutrition guru at Real Fitness Naples. Originally a vegetarian marathon runner, Lara found CrossFit when she decided it was time for a new way to test her fitness. 10 years later she's a meat-eating CrossFit addict and feels stronger and faster than ever!  Lara's favorite workouts are DT & Hotshots 19, and she loves embracing her patriotism and working out to Lenny Kravitz&apos...

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Faith Schwalback is a dynamic and passionate individual, holding the roles of founder and board member at both Beverly's Angels and her eponymous company, Faith Schwalback. As a successful mastermind mentor and coach, she positively transforms lives on a daily basis. Faith's influence extends far beyond her immediate community, garnering recognition not only from local news but also on a national level. Lest...

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In this heartwarming and insightful conversation, Stefan Contorno shares his practical philosophy on living a blissful and optimistic life—from creating a “Bliss List” to staying grounded during uncertain times.

💡 Learn how Stefan moved his family during the Great Recession, built a flourishing career from scratch in Florida, and how he teaches others to find confidence in their finances and in themselves.

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In this heartfelt kickoff to The Spotlight on Good People podcast, Rob and Alexi of ROP Salons share a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about legacy, self-worth, family, and transformation. 🌟

From embracing the third-generation legacy of their family-owned salon to diving into stories of personal growth, therapy, and professional reinvention, this episode is a rich blend of vulnerability, laughter,...

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How much our Self Esteem is affected by our hair. Do people just go through and work for money or is there a sense of purpose? The quest to be different so we can interrupt the ordinary and impact humanity every single day 

Family Business Father Daughter Chat on Hiring, Self Esteem, Italian Goodbyes

Oh and by the way we are always looking for great people to join our team.
Wherever you are in t...

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Does a hair stylist need to sell more to make more in our Salons?
How are Salon RE-dos handled
What about Salon refunds

News  and Support for Salons
An industry with one of the highest failure rates. Here we share the latest challenges, struggles and some solutions
  4 decades in the Beauty Business. A family business.  We have a team of 60 at 3 locations (more than that if you count our rem...

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00:00 Intro and what's in this episode
01:42 Epic Diet fail
05:07 Tesla Autopilot lies
06:25 Salons are failing update and feedback
31:30 Why is competition good?
38:42 I only want to work with people I love to work with
55:25 Queens Gambit- Learning Chess with poppe
58:58 Fyodor Dostoevsky Crime and Punishment


Millennials Want to Live Outside the 9-to-5
Millennia...

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Help us find the GOOD people. The ones making a difference in the everyday little things. Displaying any form of kindness, Love and generosity. Who made your day? Was it someone who waited on you at a restaurant or your neighbor who took in your trashcan or was it your significant other? We want to know! We're accentuating the good in humanity by giving them a full salon makeover to say THANK YOU. Please let us k...

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This it the anniversary week of the beginning of it all.
The state of the salon industry We are watching the collapse of the beauty industry. Between February and April 2020, the number of jobs at employment-based salons dropped by 84%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only 93,000 people were on payroll at employment-based salons in April — down from 569,000 in February. This represents the f...

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How are redo's handled in Salons? Having a discussion about a controversial topic
Does that end up leading to a bad online review?
Spending $10,000 on air conditioning in winter and not getting to keep our investments. The costs of owning a business and leasing space in Florida
As you know Texas has taken away the mask requirement so how are salons handling this?
Like every other event during CO...

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 surrounding yourself with the best so you can be your best. Gaining weight and losing weight. 10 years since the passing of Aubrey. Why do some people make you feel so bad while others make you feel so good? Realizing that everything we consume will either heal us or poison us. Who are we nourishing ourselves with?

Essential Food
Nothing can survive without food. Everything we consume acts either to heal...

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03:26 85 HOMES A DAY SOLD IN NAPLES- INVENTORY LOW 40% AT OR ABOVE ASKING
26:01 IS IT SAFE TO GO TO SALONS
32:28 SEED TO TABLE NATIONAL NEWS LAWSUIT
34:31 RUSH LIMBAUGH & ROBERT GROWING UP ITALIAN IN PHILLY
35:39 ROBERT GETTING KICKED OUT OF SCHOOL
40:35 TEXAS WINTER- MOVE TO FLORIDA OR TEXAS
44:26 COMMENT FOR GOODIES

Living in Florida during the pandemic

 We talk abo...