The Gold Coast Podcast

Eric Winegard

Hosted by Eric Winegard, this show dives deep into the stories behind South Florida’s most driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders. Each episode uncovers the real challenges, lessons, and victories that define the Gold Coast business landscape. Whether you’re a startup founder, established CEO, or simply passionate about growth, you’ll gain valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration from those shaping the region’s economy and culture.

  1. 11h ago

    Why This HVAC Owner Refuses to Sell Like Everyone Else | Boston McCullock

    Boston McCullock didn’t want to build another HVAC company obsessed with upsells. In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with the Owner of Salt Air Climate Care to talk about building a local service business around trust, accessibility, and actually taking care of people. Boston shares how he and his wife started Salt Air Climate Care from the ground up, why he still prefers being in the field instead of sitting behind a desk, and why customers can reach him personally when something goes wrong. He also explains why homeowners should think about more than price when choosing someone they’re allowing into their home. They also discuss building a recognizable brand from day one, word-of-mouth growth, the “wolf climbing the hill” mentality, and how one of Salt Air’s first TikToks unexpectedly took off toward one million views. Guest:  Boston McCullock Owner of Salt Air Climate Care Hosted by:  Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Subscribe to the Gold Coast Podcast for more conversations with South Florida entrepreneurs and business owners building companies differently! Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

  2. 2d ago

    He Fought the Best in the UFC, Now He’s Fighting at Fenway | Charles Rosa

    Charles Rosa has fought some of the best fighters in the world. Now he’s taking the gloves off. In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Charles “Boston Strong” Rosa, UFC veteran and professional fighter, ahead of his bare-knuckle boxing fight at Fenway Park on August 29. Charles breaks down the jump from MMA to bare-knuckle boxing, why wrestling and clinch fighting matter more than people realize, and what actually separates elite fighters when everyone at the highest level is dangerous. He also takes Eric behind the scenes of his UFC career, from taking his debut on only five days’ notice and cutting roughly 30 pounds, to earning a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus and competing around the world. Charles shares how he first discovered MMA after moving to Florida, the unforgettable moment Kimbo Slice gave him his first pair of boxing gloves, what he learned from training around some of the greatest fighters in the sport, and why he believes nobody, not even the most dominant champions, is truly unbeatable. They also talk UFC fighter pay, Dana White, Jon Jones, fighting IQ, family, fatherhood, and Charles’ younger brother’s own rise through professional MMA. Guest:  Charles Rosa American Mixed Martial Artist Hosted by:  Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Subscribe to the Gold Coast Podcast for more conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, and people performing at the highest level. Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

  3. 3d ago

    The Marketing Strategy That Keeps His Phone Ringing | Austin Doherty

    Austin Doherty built Palm Beach Premier Remodeling from a one-man handyman operation into a full-service remodeling company with a showroom, design center, and custom cabinet shop. But the way he built it might be even more interesting than the business itself. In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Austin to talk about entrepreneurship, construction, marketing, investing, and designing a business that gives you a life instead of taking it over. Austin shares how he started with a van and newspaper ads, why he has consistently invested in SEO for nearly a decade, how reputation became one of his strongest sales tools, and why he believes contractors who want to grow have to invest in visibility. He also opens up about his journey to sobriety and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches business, money, and family today. They also discuss: Why word of mouth alone can limit growth Building a premium remodeling brand Investing in real estate instead of chasing status Why Austin keeps his life intentionally simple What separates great contractors from average ones Guest:  Austin Doherty Owner of Palm Beach Premier Remodeling INC Hosted by:  Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Subscribe to the Gold Coast Podcast for more conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners building something real. Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

  4. 3d ago

    The Worst Thing That Could Happen? She’d Start Again | Stephanie Bulgar

    Stephanie Bulgar had already built the career most people would be afraid to leave. She was a VP. She had employees working under her. She had spent approximately 20 years in sales. But she was bored.  And eventually she realized something: A comfortable career is not necessarily a fulfilling life. In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Stephanie Bulgar, Owner/Operator of Gotcha Covered, for an honest conversation about starting over, building a business alone, old-school sales, faith, motherhood, and what entrepreneurship actually looks like when there is nobody else to pass the work to. Stephanie currently describes herself as a “one-woman show.” Sales appointments? Stephanie. Client follow-up? Stephanie. Ordering? Stephanie. Scheduling? Stephanie. Project management? Stephanie. Networking? Stephanie. Growing the company? Also Stephanie. Her business specializes in custom window treatments, drapery, shades, shutters, upholstery and other fabric-based design solutions, often working with interior designers, custom home builders and homeowners throughout Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach. But the most interesting part of Stephanie’s business might be how she gets clients. She walks in. No complicated funnel. No perfectly crafted cold email. No hiding behind a screen. She introduces herself, puts a face to the name, and starts a conversation. Stephanie has been in sales for roughly two decades and believes face-to-face interaction still works because fewer people are willing to do it anymore. As she explains, not everyone is going to say yes. But for every person who does not want to talk, eventually someone will. Eric and Stephanie unpack why this old-school approach may actually stand out more in a world dominated by automated emails, AI outreach, and social media. They also discuss another side of entrepreneurship that does not get talked about enough: Loneliness. Stephanie spent years working in corporate environments before becoming a business owner. Now, without a large team around her, she describes the feeling of sometimes operating like an island—and why mentors, communities, and other entrepreneurs can become invaluable when you are trying to solve problems nobody prepared you for. The conversation also becomes personal. Stephanie shares that she raised her children as a single mother and at one point relied on assistance to help pay bills while she worked to build her career. Years later, she had achieved professional success. But she still wanted something different. Becoming a grandmother helped put time into perspective. Stephanie realized she was not going to be here forever, and she had to ask herself whether she was actually living the life she wanted. So she took the risk. And her philosophy became simple: What is the worst thing that happens? The business does not work. She gets another job. She figures it out. Because she had already figured out harder things before. Guest:  Stephanie Bulgar Owner/Operator of Gotcha Covered Hosted By:  Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

  5. Aug 8

    He Built a 150-Person Company in 4 Years, Now He’s Building With His Son | Mike & Chris Kalian

    Chris Kalian did not become disciplined because he read the right business book. He became disciplined because his family needed him. In his early twenties, Chris was working in corporate America when his younger brother was diagnosed with lymphoma. His parents were already struggling to keep their small print shop alive, and his father could not emotionally handle spending long periods beside his son in the hospital. So Chris stepped in. He left corporate, worked inside the family business during the day and slept at the hospital beside his brother at night. That season changed him. It turned a natural dreamer into someone who believed the job had to get done, regardless of the pressure, exhaustion, or odds against him. In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Chris Kalian, President of Kali Group, and his son Mike Kalian, Associate at Kali Group, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, family responsibility, real estate, faith, and carrying a legacy forward. Chris explains how he helped stabilize his family’s print shop before launching a legal-services company on the floor above it. The company started with two copy machines. Within approximately four years, it had grown into a 150-employee operation with locations in New York, Westchester and Connecticut, operating 24 hours a day and serving major law firms. Chris and his partners eventually sold the company to private equity, allowing multiple members of the family and leadership team to become millionaires. But selling the business created a new question: What happens when the goal you spent your entire life chasing is finally achieved? Chris went on to buy, grow, and sell companies across multiple industries before eventually shifting his focus into real estate. Today, Kali Group Real Estate Solutions buys, develops, renovates, manages and sells residential and commercial properties across Florida, New York and Connecticut. The company looks for distressed or underutilized properties where disciplined execution can unlock additional value. The conversation also explores what it means for Mike to enter the family business. Mike grew up with opportunities his father never had. He openly discusses the pressure of beginning further ahead, losing his identity after stepping away from competitive athletics, and redefining his purpose as a young professional. Instead of treating the family company as an easy option, Mike wants to build his own reputation within it. He is currently helping lead Kali Group’s renovation division, managing residential projects, working with subcontractors, and developing the operational experience required to eventually take on larger construction and development opportunities. This is a conversation about building wealth, but it is also about building people. Guests:  Chris Kalian & Mike Kalian Kali Group Real Estate Solutions Host:  Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Thanks for watching the Gold Coast Podcast. Tune in for next time! Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

  6. Aug 7

    Why Americans Are Flying to Mexico for Dental Work | Frank Navarro & Aida Osuna Moran

    What happens when two husband-and-wife business teams sit down to talk about marriage, leadership, ambition, and rebuilding someone’s smile for potentially 50–70% less than many U.S. options? For this special episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard is joined by his wife and Rare Blue Moon Marketing COO, Alexis Winegard, as they sit down with Frank Navarro and Aida Osuna Moran, co-founders of Supreme Dental Clinic. This is not just a conversation about teeth. It is about what it takes to build a business with your spouse, hold your team to a higher standard, and keep pushing when nobody expects you to succeed. Frank and Aida started building Supreme Dental Clinic when they were barely into their twenties. Nearly 18 years later, they have created an internationally accredited clinic, an in-house dental lab, and an advanced education facility designed to bring leading dental experts from around the world directly to Mexico. They also challenge one of the biggest assumptions in healthcare: Does paying more automatically mean you are receiving better treatment? Supreme Dental Clinic treats patients who travel from across the United States for crowns, veneers, implants, and complete smile transformations. Many extensive cases can be completed within approximately five days because the clinic keeps its specialists, technology, and dental lab under one roof. Frank explains why their mission is not to be the cheapest option. It is to provide a better value. That means premium materials, advanced digital scans, customized treatment planning, in-house specialists, and a team that controls every step of the patient experience. Eric also shares his own experience receiving dental work over eight appointments and several months. Frank breaks down how Supreme Dental Clinic approaches the same type of transformation differently, and why communication between the dentist, specialist, and lab can completely change the outcome. The conversation gets even more personal as Eric, Alexis, Frank and Aida compare their relationships as married couples running businesses together. They discuss the visionary and operator dynamic, trusting your spouse’s instincts, handling conflict and maintaining ambition without allowing the business to destroy the relationship. Frank and Aida’s message is simple: You may be searching for a lower price, but you should never have to accept lower standards. Guests:  Frank Navarro & Aida Osuna Moran Co-Founders at Supreme Dental Clinic Hosted by:  Eric Winegard & Alexis Winegard CEO and COO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Search Supreme Dental Clinic on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to learn more about their work and patient transformations! Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

  7. Aug 6

    They Laughed at His Product, Now He Bids $60M a Year | David Guzman

    David Guzman was once laughed out of contractors’ offices for trying to sell synthetic architectural products. Builders told him they had used wood for decades and had no interest in putting “plastic” on luxury homes. David continued anyway. Today, HB Elements Inc. creates synthetic architectural details designed to look like wood without the rot, insects and constant maintenance. Its products include columns, pergolas, shutters, ceiling systems and other exterior details used on luxury homes, condominiums and resorts. In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with David Guzman, President of HB Elements Inc., to discuss innovation, culture, family, addiction, leadership and nearly 30 years of entrepreneurship. David explains how HB Elements developed approximately 15 product lines and secured six patents while building a highly specialized position within the construction industry. The company now bids approximately 150 new projects each month and roughly $50–$60 million in work annually. But David’s definition of success has changed. During his early years, he chased money, possessions and recognition. In his thirties, meeting his wife and becoming a stepfather shifted his priorities. He began focusing on family, employees, quality, innovation and creating meaningful outcomes. That change also transformed his company. David discusses why HB Elements hires for culture, why work ethic cannot always be taught and why his greatest fear in business is not losing money, it is letting down the team that believes in his vision. He also shares his experience overcoming an opioid addiction, the role his brothers played during his darkest period and why he believes failure has repeatedly created his biggest victories. Guest: David Guzman President of HB Elements Inc. Hosted by:  Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Follow HB Elements on Instagram and learn more at HBElementsInc.com. Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

  8. Aug 4

    Nobody Cares About Your Story, Until You Do This | Benny Salas

    A powerful story can inspire people, but does it actually empower them? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Benny Salas, President and CEO of That Coaching Guy, Inc., executive coach, professional speaker, TEDx speaker, and leadership consultant. Benny explains why storytelling and messaging are not the same thing. A speaker can tell an emotional story and still leave the audience without a clear takeaway. The strongest communicators help people see themselves differently, remember the message, and understand what to do next. As Benny puts it, inspiration makes people excited about your story. Empowerment makes them excited about their own. They discuss how to structure a message, eliminate unnecessary words, communicate without relying on cue cards, and transition naturally from one idea to the next. Benny also explains why speakers should focus on recall rather than memorization, and why every major talking point should be strong enough to stand on its own. The conversation expands into artificial intelligence, personal branding, masculine leadership, emotional safety, fatherhood, purpose and legacy. Benny shares why he believes public speaking will become even more valuable as AI-generated content becomes more common. Technology may be able to imitate someone’s voice, but it cannot fully reproduce their experience, intuition, energy and ability to read a room. Guest: Benny Salas President and CEO of That Coaching Guy, Inc. Hosted by:  Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing Learn more about Benny at BennySalas.com and follow him on social media at @CoachBennySalas. Subscribe to the Gold Coast Podcast for conversations with entrepreneurs, coaches, founders, executives, and community leaders. Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

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Hosted by Eric Winegard, this show dives deep into the stories behind South Florida’s most driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders. Each episode uncovers the real challenges, lessons, and victories that define the Gold Coast business landscape. Whether you’re a startup founder, established CEO, or simply passionate about growth, you’ll gain valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration from those shaping the region’s economy and culture.

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  • Creator
    Eric Winegard
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Gold Coast Podcast
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