Vero Beach Podcast - Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™

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Welcome to the Vero Beach Podcast—where we share the stories behind the businesses, makers, and dreamers shaping our community. Each week, we’ll sit down with local business owners and community leaders to hear their journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From family-owned shops to bold startups, you’ll get to “meet your neighbors” and discover what makes Vero Beach such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Because when we know the stories, it changes how we shop, connect and care for our community, Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™ Subscribe now and be part of the story.

  1. SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 3: Why Vero Beach Works

    APR 24

    SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 3: Why Vero Beach Works

    Send us Fan Mail Vero Beach isn’t just a pretty shoreline, it’s a place where the details matter: the bridges, the beaches, the way the town resists becoming a wall of high rises. We sit down with Christi and Brad from Spenga to talk about what they genuinely love about Vero Beach, Florida, and why it still feels like a “hidden spot” even as it grows. From Riverside Park to the local theater scene and independent shops, the conversation paints a clear picture of what makes life here feel grounded and personal.  We also get into the social heartbeat of the area, especially the sports culture. Vero Beach High School football comes up as a true Friday Night Lights experience that brings families together and turns strangers into neighbors. If you’ve ever moved to a new town and wondered how people actually connect, you’ll hear how shared events, coaching, and showing up consistently can turn a community into a home.  Then we go practical with healthy eating in Vero Beach, swapping recommendations for spots like Chelsea’s, La Tabla, 14th Street Coffee House, Citron Bistro, and Palato’s, plus a nod to local favorites when you’re balancing “treat yourself” with moderation. We close with what matters most: how a fitness studio can become a community within the community through charity drives, support for CareNet, and a commitment to running a business with excellence and heart. If you enjoy local business stories, community building, and Vero Beach lifestyle tips, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the show. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    13 min
  2. SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 2: The 20/20/20 Workout

    APR 22

    SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 2: The 20/20/20 Workout

    Send us Fan Mail Spin. Strength. Yoga. Three words that can sound intimidating until you hear how this studio designs the hour to meet you where you are. We’re back with Christi and Brad from SPENGA in Vero Beach to unpack what the 20/20/20 format really feels like from the inside, from the two-minute transitions to the way the class flows from high energy into a surprisingly calm finish. We dig into the details that make group fitness more personal: app-connected bikes, simple performance data you can actually use, and heart rate zones that turn the ride into “you versus you” instead of a competition. If you’ve ever thought spin is only for already-fit people, or you’ve avoided strength training because you don’t know where to start, you’ll hear how coaches offer real modifications, how each person has their own strength station, and how the workout stays scalable for beginners and advanced members alike. Then we go behind the scenes on what most people don’t think about until it’s missing: culture and cleanliness. Christi and Brad explain how they build a positive, veteran coaching team, why the studio’s deep-clean schedule is so intense, and how being a franchise can still mean being truly local and community-driven. Brad also shares the personal, faith-filled story that brought him from member to general manager. If this conversation shifts how you think about spin, strength training, or yoga recovery, subscribe, share the episode with a friend in Vero Beach, and leave us a review so more people can find it. What’s the one part of the 20-20-20 hour you’d try first? Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    29 min
  3. SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 1: From Christi's Fitness to Spenga in Vero Beach

    APR 20

    SPENGA Vero Beach - Part 1: From Christi's Fitness to Spenga in Vero Beach

    Send us Fan Mail A lot of business success stories skip the messy parts. We didn’t. Sitting inside SPENGA in Vero Beach, we talk with owner Christi Wade and general manager Brad Bacon about what it really takes to build a fitness business that lasts when money is tight, decisions are heavy, and life throws the kind of curveballs you never planned for. Christi takes us back to Miami, to a childhood shaped by swimming and gymnastics, and to a career built on exercise science, training, and club operations. That foundation eventually turned into Christie’s Fitness, launched in 1997 after industry shifts pushed her family to rethink the future. We dig into the reality of being undercapitalized, the pressure that comes with expansion, and the mindset that kept them moving forward when quitting would have been easier. If you care about entrepreneurship, small business leadership, and the behind-the-scenes of gym ownership, you’ll hear a lot that rings true. Then we get to Spenga. After selling Christi’s Fitness in 2018, Christi didn’t expect to jump back into ownership, but one visit to the Spenga concept changed everything. We talk about why the studio model felt efficient and modern, what it took to bring it to the Treasure Coast, and why community still matters as much as programming. We also share a more personal side of the story, including faith through hardship and the legacy behind the book Together. If you like what you hear, subscribe, share this with a friend in Vero Beach, and leave us a review so more locals can find your favorite local podcast. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    20 min
  4. Riley Black Studios - Part 2: What Happens When A Small Town Supports You Back

    APR 10

    Riley Black Studios - Part 2: What Happens When A Small Town Supports You Back

    Send us Fan Mail Your business might run on word of mouth, but your next customer is still going to look you up. We sat down in Sebastian at Riley Black Studios with John and Crystal to talk about what’s changing across the Treasure Coast creative community and why the “referral” now ends on social media. When someone hears your name, they want to see recent work, get a feel for your values, and decide whether your brand is real or just noise. John and Crystal share how they think about content creation for small businesses in Sebastian and Vero Beach, including a refreshingly practical approach to budget. Instead of pushing huge packages, they ask what you’re trying to accomplish and what you can realistically do with the time and money you have, even if that’s only $100 to start. We dig into smart ways to split the work, like recording what you can and outsourcing the editing, so content stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like momentum. We also challenge the label of “creative.” If you take pride in your craft, whether you’re a roofer, baker, realtor, plumber, tile setter, or accountant, you’re already creating something worth showing. And if you’re thinking about podcast production as a marketing tool, we keep it honest: you cannot fake passion, and listeners can feel it when the voice behind the brand is just a “face.” If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a local business owner, and leave a review so more Treasure Coast neighbors can find the show. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    18 min
  5. Riley Black Studios - Part 1: A Niche Podcast Can Grow A Business Without Going Viral

    APR 9

    Riley Black Studios - Part 1: A Niche Podcast Can Grow A Business Without Going Viral

    Send us Fan Mail What if the problem isn’t that nobody wants your podcast, but that you’re measuring it the wrong way? We sit down with John and Crystal from Riley Black Studios to unpack how they went from recording a laser engraving podcast on their couch to building a long-running show with tens of thousands of total downloads and eventually opening a rentable podcast studio and content creation space in Sebastian near Vero Beach, Florida. We talk honestly about podcast downloads, niche audiences, and why “only 25 listeners” can be a massive win when you picture 25 real people choosing to spend time with your ideas. John shares what he learned after 20+ years in video production and news, and Crystal explains how she shifted from a corporate accounting role into creative entrepreneurship, then discovered that podcasting didn’t feel like work the way everything else did. Along the way, we dig into consistent podcasting schedules that actually last, the “know, like, and trust” value for small business marketing, and how a simple audio show can generate a month of content for social media. We also get into the real-life side of running multiple businesses as a married team: dividing roles by strengths, communicating better than “same here, period,” and finding ways to press pause so life doesn’t disappear into emails and edits. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, growing a local brand, or using a podcast studio to make content creation easier, this conversation will give you a grounded blueprint. Subscribe for more local stories, share this with a friend who’s stuck in comparison mode, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the Vero Beach Podcast. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    22 min
  6. Vero Tackle & Watersports - Part 3: Vero Beach Partnerships That Win

    MAR 20

    Vero Tackle & Watersports - Part 3: Vero Beach Partnerships That Win

    Send us Fan Mail A quiet electric boat slides through the Indian River Lagoon, dolphins surface close enough that you can hear them breathe, and your night ends with a reserved table waiting behind Sweet Desires. That is not a gimmick. It is what happens when Vero Beach small businesses build experiences together instead of competing in silos. We sit down with Chris from Vero Tackle and Watersports to talk about the partnerships powering some of the most memorable things to do in Vero Beach, from cocktail-style cruising to seamless add-ons like 21st AD drink delivery right to the boat. Chris shares how these collaborations actually start in real life: showing up to Chamber of Commerce events, meeting people, following through, and designing offers that feel easy for locals and visitors. We also unpack a surprising truth about coastal tourism: in Vero Beach, weather flips demand, with winter visitors and summer locals shaping how you plan operations and marketing. Then the conversation turns personal and ambitious. Chris tells the behind-the-scenes story of joining Dancing with the Stars for the Healthy Start Coalition, pushing past discomfort, and leaning into the fun with a Greatest Showman tango and award-winning costume. He also lays out a future vision for Open Air Recreation, a Florida-first outdoor retail destination with paddleboards, kayaks, fishing gear, beach cruisers, and a pizza spot that pulls the whole community together. Subscribe for more Vero Beach stories, share this with a friend planning a trip, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    15 min
  7. Vero Tackle & Watersports - Part 2: How Do You Make More Beach

    MAR 18

    Vero Tackle & Watersports - Part 2: How Do You Make More Beach

    Send us Fan Mail The ocean views are the easy part. The hard part is running a water sports business when the tide decides you only get half a beach and a full hotel still wants 100 chairs set up on time. We sit down with Chris from the Vero Tackle and Water Sports in Vero Beach to talk about the real, behind-the-scenes work of making vacations feel effortless, even when nature and logistics are doing their best to break the schedule. We get practical about what “day to day” actually means: waking up with an agenda, then becoming the main problem solver for customers and staff. Chris shares how weather drives everything from comfort planning to staffing math, what happens when a rental boat returns late with another reservation waiting, and why clear communication can save an experience you can’t fully control. If you’ve ever wondered why some boat rentals and beach services feel smooth while others feel chaotic, this is the mindset difference. Then we shift to the fun stuff on the Indian River Lagoon: the locally crafted tiki boat built for private trips, kayak and paddleboard routes near Riverside and Round Island, and the wildlife people come for dolphins, manatees, eagle rays, even the blink-and-you-miss-it moments like sea turtles or spinner sharks. We also talk paddle boarding lessons, why beginners often struggle without instruction, and the long-term business philosophy of teaching people so well they eventually buy their own gear and bring their friends along. If you enjoy Vero Beach travel, lagoon fishing charters, kayak tours, boat rentals, and Florida ecotourism stories, hit subscribe, share this with a friend planning a beach trip, and leave a review with your favorite on-the-water moment. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    17 min
  8. Vero Tackle & Watersports - Part 1: Anything To Avoid Wearing Shoes

    MAR 16

    Vero Tackle & Watersports - Part 1: Anything To Avoid Wearing Shoes

    Send us Fan Mail You can learn a lot about a place by how people use the water and in Vero Beach, the lagoon is where stories, business, and community all collide. We sit down with Chris Woodruff from Vero Tackle and Watersports to dig into what makes the Indian River Lagoon so addictive, from easy boat days to full-on exploration you can’t get from the road. If you’ve ever wondered why locals talk about “getting out on the water” like it’s therapy, Chris puts real words to that feeling.  Chris grew up in San Diego with surfing and sailing in his blood, but Florida won him over with year-round flip-flop weather and a wider mix of water activities. We break down what sandbar hopping actually is, why it feels like Florida’s version of tailgating, and how a simple boat rental can turn into discovering hidden islands, trails, and picnic spots. We also get into the practical side of Vero Beach boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing charters, and what makes this area such a strong base for outdoor adventure.  On the business side, Chris shares the pivot from being a BMW service advisor to building a water sports company one smart step at a time, including buying the tackle shop and marina in 2018 and creating a better guest experience by connecting rentals, tours, and charters. We also talk local history, seasonality in Florida tourism, and a can’t-miss tradition: the Fourth of July Paddle To The Wreck near an 1894 steamship wreck just offshore. If you’re into Vero Beach travel, Indian River County hidden gems, or real-world entrepreneurship lessons, there’s a lot here to take with you.  Subscribe for more local stories, share this with a friend who needs a boat day, and leave a review so more people can find the Vero Beach Podcast. Presented by Killer Bee Marketing Helping local businesses in Vero Beach connect with their neighbors. Support the show Support The Show Keep It Local. Keep It Going Be sure to connect with us on Instagram at @myverobeachdotcom

    22 min
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Welcome to the Vero Beach Podcast—where we share the stories behind the businesses, makers, and dreamers shaping our community. Each week, we’ll sit down with local business owners and community leaders to hear their journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From family-owned shops to bold startups, you’ll get to “meet your neighbors” and discover what makes Vero Beach such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Because when we know the stories, it changes how we shop, connect and care for our community, Meet Your Neighbors. Support Local. ™ Subscribe now and be part of the story.

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