#48 Andrea Malara Ortego
Andrea is originally from upstate Utica, New York, Andrea relocated in 1997 to the Bradenton/Sarasota area and she is very proud to be a Florida resident. After graduating from Lakewood Ranch High School, Andrea attended State College of Florida – Manatee-Sarasota and earned her Associate of Science degree; to further her education, she attended the University of South Florida in Tampa. Shortly after, she began her career in Real Estate in 2016. Andrea is a Cartus Network Certified Agent for Relocation. She is a valued team member at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Atchley Properties. She currently resides in the greater Tampa area with her family, which allows her the freedom and range to work the I-75 corridor from north of Tampa to South of Sarasota, and everywhere in between. While not working or helping clients, Andrea enjoys spending time with her daughters, friends, and family. She enjoys being outside in the Florida weather, which include many outdoor activities, running, walking, or riding bikes. You can find Andrea catching up with old friends and clients over drinks or researching properties for investments.
Emerald Award 2022
Top 1% Realtor
Platinum Award 2021
Top 2% Realtor
Top 15% Top Agent Nationwide Gold
Award 2020
Top 3% Realtor
Silver Award 2019
Cartus Network Certified Agent
Relocation Specialist
Why do people make excuses? 🚩
#Excuses usually come from fear. #Fear of the work that needs to be done as well as a fear of achieving success. Our brains are programmed to stay in the status quo of the lives that we have created. It's a defense mechanism from our ancestors who lived in very difficult times and had to actually hunt, protect their families, and there was a good chance they'd die at the age of 28. Life in general was precarious back then, so our brains are programmed to essentially stay alive in a heightened awareness of adversity, which used to be life or death centuries ago, but now the brain can work against us.
And excuses are so comfortable. Is sleeping in for two more hours really that bad? Is binging on a television series on #Netflix tonight really going to put me off track for success?
The answer is yes.
👇 Continue reading...
www.RealHustle.com/own-your-day
"#Success is not just about making a #profit; it's about making a #positive impact on the world."
📍Sarasota, Florida
🎙️ Real Hustle Podcast
💻 www.RealHustle.com
In episode 42 of the Real Hustle Podcast, we talk to Cortney Wall Crawford about the Women's Sports Museum in Sarasota, Florida. Courtney shares the museum's mission to celebrate the achievements of women in sports and inspire the next generation of female athletes. Tune in to learn about the fascinating history and exhibits of this unique museum.. #WomenInSports #DreamBig #BeInspired #RealHustle
On the next episode of The Real Hustle podcast airing May 15th , we have Cait Kuentzel, founder of Fessle Media, discussing the importance of using social media for your business. Cait explains how social media can increase brand awareness, drive traffic, and boost engagement with customers. She also shares tips on creating effective social media content and building a strong online presence. Tune in to learn how social media can help take your business to the next level. #RealHustle #marketing #instagood #motivation #socialmediatips #life
#46 Cait Kuentzel - Owner/Founder of Fezzle Media
Cait Kuentzel, the founder of Fezzle Media, is a skilled marketer who specializes in providing comprehensive marketing solutions for larger companies with unique marketing needs. With six years of experience in video production and a background in sales and marketing, Cait confidently oversees all aspects of the marketing process with her exceptional team. Cait is constantly educating herself to be the best in her field and is currently pursuing her education in digital marketing at Yale School of Management.
Cait has achieved success after enduring numerous hardships and a tumultuous journey. In her teens and twenties, Cait experienced tremendous successes and heartbreaking setbacks, but she held on to her resilience and ambition throughout. She built businesses from the ground up, traveled extensively, studied video production and digital marketing and had a blast partying in nightlife hotspots like New York City and Los Angeles filming with YouTubers™.
However, her troubles began when she dropped out of high school, lost her father to brain cancer, faced bankruptcy, almost lost her son to an unknown illness, and was on the brink of divorce with her husband. Adding to her woes, Cait was in full blown addiction and was diagnosed with early liver failure and suffering with alcohol-induced seizures.
Her tenacity and resilience eventually led her to turn her life around. Remarkably, despite dropping out of high school, she is now going to Yale. After getting sober, she now runs a sobriety podcast and helps other people struggling with addiction. Sober AF with Cait
#45 Dan Henson - Realtor, Investor, and Business owner
Dan Henson is a realtor, investor, and business owner who has a passion for helping people find their potential. He has an inspiring story to share about his journey, filled with hard work, determination, and resilience.
Dan was born and raised in a military family in Virginia Beach, VA, where he learned the value of work ethic from an early age. He started working at a young age, doing odd jobs like a paper route, grocery store, and putt-putt golf. After high school, he followed the restaurant path and worked his way up, eventually becoming a corporate restaurant manager at 24. Dan's focus on mentorship and leadership was the key to his growth within the company.
In the mid to late 90's, Dan moved to Florida with Bennigan's restaurants, and eventually started working with the Gecko’s Restaurant Group, where he spent nine years and helped grow the business to three locations. During this time, he met his wonderful wife Lora, and together they have two children, Bailey and Hunter.
Dan's life took a turn when he lost his sister in a car accident, which left behind an amazing nephew, Jake. This experience gave him a new perspective on life and made him realize that he wanted to make a difference in people's lives.
Dan started his own restaurants - Findaddy’s, Smokey’s, and Foxfire golf course - but lost everything in 2007 and 2008. It was the worst time in his life, and he felt defeated. However, he found great people and opportunity in tough times when investor and friend Richard Dear brought him and his partner into the Beach Club on Siesta Key. It kept them working and allowed him to keep his head above water. Richard sold the business but requested the new owner to keep Dan and his partner on board. Chris Brown did, and they parted ways about a year later.
A great mentor, Joe Upchurch, offered Dan an opportunity as a GM with Hooters, where he worked for four years. Applebees was the next restaurant to hire him as GM, and he had another great mentor, Mike
#44 Jackie Smith - Actress, Producer, CEO of Moonless Media
Jackie Smith is an American actress, producer, casting director, and the CEO of Moonless Media. Originally from Newark, Delaware, she relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 2018 to pursue her passion for film and television. With over10 years of experience in the industry, Jackie has established herself as a versatile and talented professional.
As an actress, Jackie has appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing her range and depth as a performer. She has also worked behind the scenes as a producer and casting director, bringing her unique perspective and expertise to each project she undertakes.
In addition to her work in the industry, Jackie is also the CEO of Moonless Media, a company dedicated to producing high-quality content for film and television. Through her leadership, the company has gained a reputation for excellence and innovation, and has earned numerous awards and accolades.
With her talent, dedication, and passion for film and television, Jackie Smith is a rising star in the industry, and a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
#43 Levi and Jessica Courtney - Owners of Spartan Air & Red State Armory
Levi's Bio:
After high school I joined the Marine Corps and endeavored two tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. After being honorably discharged I started college then later found a passion in customer service and being very hands on. I graduated technical school in 2013 and by 2016 I earned my own hvac contractors license and started my own company. Soon after I began a custom closet company. I soon sold and still owner operate our hvac company. We enjoy custom, Innovative and eclectic remodels and new construction. Our team is intuitive and very creative. There is nothing we cannot do. Our standards for quality is high and our number one goal is to make our customers happy.
I also owner operate our newest company Red State armory LLC.
We run offshore machine gun charters for personal or corporate retreats. We have single day or full weekend packages.
My goals are to succeed at everything I do and what I do has not limits.
Jessica’s Bio
I graduated 2007 from Manatee High School with college credits from the medical academy program. I went to Manatee Community College for two years and realized I needed something different. 2011 I started a journey in the cosmetology field. As I trained and completed my licensing, I worked 5 years before I received another license in cosmetic tattooing. This pathway gave me many opportunities to work with many people and to perfect my skill. I was able to work in a medical office and help all different types of people my tattooing consisted of nipple reconstruction (for breast cancer patients), scar camouflage, micro blading and much more. In 2020, it was time for a new career change. Having young children and our HVAC company growing, I agreed to work with Spartan Air Solutions to use my skills of organizing and customer relations. I grew quickly into the HVAC industry and now work with the best. We have merged with some awesome people who matc
#42 Cortney Crawford - Artist
"Painting is a gift. Working with great people is my passion. Being fortunate
enough to make an impact partnering with charitable causes is my purpose."
-Cortney Wall
Cortney Wall is one of the few female sports artists in the country. Her work has
been commissioned by some of the top athletes and organizations in the sports
world, including the New York Yankees, the USTA Foundation, and the Negro
League Baseball Museum.
You’ll find her paintings in the collections of museums, corporations, prestigious
medical facilities, executives and philanthropists.
Her passion, presence and unique style of painting using sports equipment
(such as footballs, baseball bats, hockey sticks and tennis balls), have added an
unforgettable angle to numerous events and fundraisers. And, most importantly,
her artwork has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities
across the county.
#41 Braden Baugh - Country Music Singer - Cohosted by Lexi Baca
Braden Baugh is a country artist hailing from Hendersonville, Tennessee. He began writing songs at the young age of 13 and found his love for performing at open mic nights during his college years, where he also played golf. After honing his skills at open mic nights and playing at bars in Tennessee, Braden took the next step in his music career and began playing full time at Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge on Nashville's Broadway in 2016.
In addition to Tootsie's, Braden played regularly at several other well-known Nashville establishments including Kid Rock's, HonkyTonk Central, and Rippy's. His hard work and dedication paid off, as he was able to perform 5-7 shows a week at these venues for several years.
Braden's talent and passion for storytelling is evident in his music, as evidenced by the release of several successful singles over the years. His latest single, "Miss Carolina," is now available on all platforms. In recent years, Braden has also taken his talents on the road, performing shows all across the country from Kansas to Florida.
#40 Dan Kelleher (AKA Dan The Water Man) - Water Filter Warehouse
Dan Kelleher (AKA Dan The Water Man) is the leader of The H2O Heroes. He founded The H2O Heroes in 2017 after working for numerous water filtration companies since 2003. Since opening, The H2O Heroes have organized, collected and given tens of millions of dollars of emergency supplies to natural disaster victims, been featured on Bay News 9, ABC, Fox, USA Today as well as other news outlets and publications. They are one of the fastest growing water filtration companies in the country while staying dedicated to their clients, core values and teammates. With thousands of customers they continue to maintain a 5 star rating across all social media and google. Dan believes their successful due to their honest and transparent approach in a dishonest industry while also making it fun through their branding and community involvement.
Dan The Water Man
Leader of The H2O Heroes
Toll-Free: (866) H2O-HERO
Website: www.TheH2OHeroes.com
