Episodios

  • Veteran doctors bring military leadership to healthcare innovation

    Veteran doctors bring military leadership to healthcare innovation
    Jan 15 2026
    Dr. Kyle Mikals and Dr. Samantha Mikals, both military veterans and board-certified physicians, have launched Jacksonville Concierge Medicine, a boutique healthcare practice focused on personalized care. Dr. Samantha Mikals credits her military experience for developing creativity and quick decision-making. “In the military, you have to be creative to get projects done, especially overseas,” she said. Dr. Kyle Mikals brings expertise in creating standardized policies from his time managing military clinics, which helps them scale their practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 m
  • Innovation Hub aims to be the go-to place for entrepreneurs

    Innovation Hub aims to be the go-to place for entrepreneurs
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode of "This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition," host Kent Justice talks with Ryan Smith, founder of First Coast Metalworks and the Jacksonville Innovation Hub. Smith, a Jacksonville entrepreneur with a background in FinTech and manufacturing, saw a gap in the local innovation ecosystem: “There’s no one place in Jacksonville you can go to get the space to work, to build, to create, to network.” That insight led to the creation of the Jacksonville Innovation Hub, a new facility designed to provide entrepreneurs with access to workspace, cutting-edge equipment, and a network of resources and investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m
  • Downtown’s growth, development and future plans for 2026

    Downtown’s growth, development and future plans for 2026
    Dec 28 2025
    Downtown Jacksonville continues strong growth as 2025 ends, says Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc., who has been leading the organization for nearly 11 years and joined the next episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.” “It’s wonderful. My kids have grown up here. The Jaguars are having an amazing year. Finally. And it’s gorgeous out, so what more could you ask?” Gordon said. Downtown Vision releases an annual State of Downtown Report measuring progress. Gordon says most metrics are up, showing continued momentum, but also highlighting how much more growth is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Franchise opportunities grow in River City

    Franchise opportunities grow in River City
    Dec 18 2025
    Franchising is emerging as a powerful option for entrepreneurs in Jacksonville and the surrounding region, providing a proven business model that helps reduce risk and accelerate success. David Montanez, vice president of franchise development for Authority Brands, shared insights on the current franchise landscape in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia during a recent episode of ⁠This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition⁠. Authority Brands represents 15 home service franchises, including well-known names like Ben Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating and Air, Mr. Sparky Electric, and Junkluggers. These brands focus on essential services that homeowners rely on year-round, from plumbing and HVAC to pet waste removal and pool maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 m
  • Chang Robotics uses faith to shape leadership approach

    Chang Robotics uses faith to shape leadership approach
    Dec 15 2025
    Jacksonville entrepreneur Matthew Chang is making waves both as CEO of Chang Robotics and as the author of the Amazon bestseller “Risk Taking is Biblical.” In a recent interview on “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition”, Chang shared how his faith shapes his approach to business and leadership, and how Jacksonville is emerging as a center for robotics and automation innovation. Chang explained that his faith-based company not only tithes profits but also encourages employees to give of themselves to other causes. “Everybody in the company is expected to serve in their community. Does it have to be a Christian service? No. You can serve soup to homeless people or build a house. But whatever it is, you need to get out there and do something,” he said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Jax Hub drives fintech innovation, global partnerships

    Jax Hub drives fintech innovation, global partnerships
    Dec 4 2025
    Jacksonville is emerging as a key player in the global fintech landscape with the launch of Jax Hub, a new corporate innovation initiative led by L Marks, a UK-based firm specializing in accelerating innovation for large organizations. Daniel Saunders, CEO of L Marks, shared in a recent interview that Jax Hub aims to bring cutting-edge financial technology solutions from around the world to Northeast Florida. The program fosters collaboration among local businesses, academic institutions, and international innovators to solve real-world challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Planet Skate revival brings family fun, jobs, hope to Northside

    Planet Skate revival brings family fun, jobs, hope to Northside
    Dec 2 2025
    Jacksonville’s Northside community is experiencing a revival of roller skating and family entertainment thanks to retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terry Harris. Harris, a lifelong skater and serial entrepreneur, ⁠recently opened Planet Skate in the former K-Mart Plaza on Lem Turner Road⁠, bringing back a beloved pastime and creating a safe, welcoming space for families. Harris grew up skating at the original Sk8 City rink on the Northside, a staple of the community for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Able Medical Group brings jobs, expanded service

    Able Medical Group brings jobs, expanded service
    Nov 20 2025
    A new primary care model launched this summer in Ponte Vedra is positioning itself as both a health-care alternative for patients and a source of jobs and services for Northeast Florida. Able Medical Group, a direct-pay primary care practice led by CEO Peter Jensen, charges a membership fee (plans begin around $300 per month) for unlimited physician access and a deeper, prevention-focused approach to care. The practice offers in‑home lab draws, advanced biomarker testing, functional movement assessments — including VO2 max testing — and pediatric house calls, services Jensen says keep more health spending and care local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m