Matters of Business

Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
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Matters of Business is the podcast where academic research meets the real world of business.Brought to you by the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University, each episode we sit down with FAU faculty, researchers, and industry leaders to go deeper than the headlines.Whether we're unpacking consumer behavior, supply chains, economic trends, or what it means to pursue an executive education, this is your guide to navigating today's fast-moving business landscape, right here in South Florida.

Episodes

  1. Building Smarter with Lean Six Sigma: How Executive MBA Students Transformed a Construction Startup

    FEB 3

    Building Smarter with Lean Six Sigma: How Executive MBA Students Transformed a Construction Startup

    A classroom capstone turned into a published case study, and real operational change for a budding South Florida construction company. Florida Atlantic Executive MBA students and Dr. Tres Bishop walk through how Lean Six Sigma was used to diagnose process breakdowns, reduce cycle time, and reposition the business for more sustainable growth. Listen for practical lessons that translate beyond construction, offering tools that entrepreneurs and professionals can use across industries. Epiode Recorded January 29, 2026 Business.fau.edu

    47 min
  2. From Realtor to Researcher: Unpacking the Hidden Costs in Real Estate

    11/21/2025

    From Realtor to Researcher: Unpacking the Hidden Costs in Real Estate

    What happens when you bring deep academic research to the market's day-to-day realities for a real estate agent? This episode follows Dr. Trishanna Gifford, a real estate agent and owner of a construction company, who blended her extensive professional background with academic research in FAU's Executive Ph.D. programs. Recorded November 7, 2025 Business.fau.edu

    22 min
  3. ESG Explained: Why It Matters for Businesses and Investors

    10/24/2025

    ESG Explained: Why It Matters for Businesses and Investors

    We sit down with Anna Agapova, finance professor at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business, to unpack the world of ESG, Environmental, Social, and Governance.  Whether you’re a business leader, investor, or simply curious about sustainable finance, this conversation will help you understand why ESG is shaping the future of business and how companies can build trust through transparency and storytelling.  Recorded September 2025 Business.fau.edu

    24 min
  4. From Waste to Wins: How Lean Six Sigma Drives Impact Across Industries

    09/24/2025

    From Waste to Wins: How Lean Six Sigma Drives Impact Across Industries

    Lean Six Sigma has helped manufacturers cut costs and boost efficiency for decades, but its real power lies in its adaptability.  In this episode, Dr. Tres Bishop shares how service industries like healthcare, education, and government can use these tools to solve big problems. We talk about the importance of leadership buy-in, the role of training, and how even small process changes can lead to major results.  Recorded September 12, 2025 https://business.fau.edu/newsroom/podcasts/matters-of-business/ Business.fau.edu

    27 min
  5. What’s Next for Travel? AI, Cruises & Cost-Conscious Getaways

    07/31/2025

    What’s Next for Travel? AI, Cruises & Cost-Conscious Getaways

    In this episode of Matters of Business, we sit down with hospitality and tourism management director Peter Ricci to explore how the industry is adapting to economic uncertainty and rapid technological change. From AI-powered restaurant reservations to dynamic cruise pricing and the new no-tax-on-tips provision, Peter shares insights on how businesses and travelers can navigate the evolving landscape. https://business.fau.edu/podcasts Business.fau.edu

    30 min
  6. Navigating Downside Risks: Is Now a Strategic Time to Invest in the Market?

    06/23/2025

    Navigating Downside Risks: Is Now a Strategic Time to Invest in the Market?

    This week's episode features David Fang, associate professor of accounting in the College of Business. He's diving into the complexities of downside risks, stock market volatility and how to think strategically about the timing of investing.  This episode was recorded June 5, 2025. https://business.fau.edu/podcasts Business.fau.edu

    43 min
  7. Supply Chains and Risk Management in the Age of Tariffs

    05/02/2025

    Supply Chains and Risk Management in the Age of Tariffs

    This week, we are joined by Steven Carnovale, associate professor of supply chain management here in the College of Business. We're exploring the tricky world of supply chains and how firms are navigating the uncertainties with tariffs.  https://business.fau.edu/podcasts Business.fau.edu

    35 min
  8. Unpacking Inflation, the Economy and Tariffs

    02/24/2025

    Unpacking Inflation, the Economy and Tariffs

    FAU’s William J. Luther and Amber Bonefont sit down to discuss the current state of inflation, how tariffs might affect the economy and the job market. business.fau.edu/podcasts Business.fau.edu

    33 min
  • 8 Episodes

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Matters of Business is the podcast where academic research meets the real world of business.Brought to you by the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University, each episode we sit down with FAU faculty, researchers, and industry leaders to go deeper than the headlines.Whether we're unpacking consumer behavior, supply chains, economic trends, or what it means to pursue an executive education, this is your guide to navigating today's fast-moving business landscape, right here in South Florida.

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  • Creator
    Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Matters of Business
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