Yapaholics Podcast

Yapaholics Podcast
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Yapaholics is the Florida Panhandle's podcast. Every week, we sit down with the locals, business owners, and characters who make Pensacola and the Gulf Coast worth living in — and worth moving to. Whether you've called this place home your whole life or you're still researching the move, pull up a chair. This is your insider's guide to Panhandle life, told by the people who live it.

  1. Sep 4

    Moving to Pensacola? Here's What to Know About Florida Health Insurance - Yapaholics Podcast

    🌐 Moving to Pensacola, FL? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and let our local real estate team help you find your home in the 850. Most people in Pensacola are either overpaying for health insurance or on the wrong plan — and they don't even know it. And the worst part? Using a professional costs you nothing extra. Courtney Peterson from Peterson Insurance and Financial Services joins the Yapaholics Podcast to break down everything individuals, families, and small business owners in the Florida Panhandle need to know about health insurance right now. Health insurance is one of the most confusing and highest-stakes financial decisions you'll make — and getting it wrong doesn't just cost you money, it can affect your taxes, your access to doctors, and your entire family's wellbeing. Courtney explains why DIYing your health insurance is one of the biggest mistakes Pensacola residents make, what small business owners get wrong about employee benefits, how a foundational benefits package can retain your best employees for just 32 cents an hour, and why telemedicine is changing the game for working families across the Gulf Coast. We also get into what makes Pensacola such a special place to live, the local restaurant gems you haven't tried yet, and why the Wahoos stadium has quietly become one of the best things to ever happen to downtown Pensacola. In this episode you'll learn: Why you should never set up your own health insurance without a professional — and why it costs you nothing to use oneHow health insurance is now directly tied to your taxes — and what that means if you get it wrongWhat small business owners get wrong about employee benefits from day oneHow a foundational benefits program retains employees for just 32 cents per hourWhen it's time to switch from individual to group insurance for your teamWhy replacing one employee can cost your business $25,000 on averageHidden Pensacola gems: Momotaru on Nine Mile, Family Ties Good Eats & Pounders Hawaiian Grill 🍽️Courtney Peterson works with Peterson Insurance and Financial Services, helping individuals, families, and businesses in Pensacola access affordable healthcare coverage. 📞 Peterson Insurance: (850) 741-1015 🌐 Buying in the 850? Start here → yapaholicspodcast.com MB01PPKXJLSQ3EE

  2. Aug 28

    Pensacola Networking Secrets: How to Actually Build Business Relationships - Yapaholics Podcast

    🌐 Looking to move to Pensacola and plug into an incredible business community? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and let our local real estate team help you get here. Most people network wrong. They show up, hand out cards, and wonder why nothing happens. Andy Entrekin built one of the biggest weekly networking events in the Florida Panhandle by doing the exact opposite. Andy joins the Yapaholics Podcast to talk business relationships, legal protection, and what makes Pensacola's business community unlike anywhere else he's lived. Andy is the regional manager for LegalShield in the Panhandle and the founder of Vibe Pensacola, a weekly networking social that has quietly become one of the most powerful rooms for business owners across the 850. He breaks down why most people network backwards, how one good connection can unlock 200 warm referrals, why four out of five businesses fail due to cash flow problems that legal protection could have prevented, and what it really means to give before you get. We also get into his personal decision to step back from alcohol, growing up as one of nine kids in Alabama, how Jim Rohn changed his mindset while cutting grass one afternoon, and why Pensacola felt like home after just a few months of living here. In this episode you'll learn: The difference between networking and actually building relationships that pay offWhy you should collect business cards instead of giving them — and what Bob Berg taught Andy about endless referralsHow one truck accident and a lawsuit changed Andy's entire career trajectoryWhy LegalShield is like insurance for your business — and what it costs compared to an actual attorneyWhat makes Pensacola's local business community stand out from every other city Andy has lived inWhy giving value with no strings attached is the single most powerful sales strategyLocal picks: El Asador, McGuire's, Flounders & Bogey's Golf Suites 🍽️⛳Andy Entrekin is the Regional Manager for LegalShield in the Florida Panhandle and founder of Vibe Pensacola, a weekly networking social for local business owners. 📧 andy@andyentrekin.com | Text or call: (205) 451-6848 🌐 Moving to Pensacola? Start here → yapaholicspodcast.com MB01PPKXJLSQ3EE

  3. Aug 21

    Pensacola Kids Need Mentors: Big Brothers Big Sisters Has 340 on the Waitlist - Yapaholics Podcast

    🌐 Looking to move to Pensacola and be part of a community that gives back? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and connect with our local real estate team today. 🌐 To become a big or donate visit → bethebig.org ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe, like, and comment! There are 340 kids in Northwest Florida sitting on a waitlist right now waiting for one adult to show up for them. And it only takes one hour a week. Paula Shell, 29-year CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, joins the Yapaholics Podcast to talk about one of the most important conversations our community needs to have. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida serves five counties from Pensacola to Panama City and the need has never been greater. Paula breaks down exactly what happens when a big and a little are matched, why compatibility matters more than availability, how the screening process works from start to finish, and why men specifically are the most needed volunteers in the program right now. She also shares the story of a little who grew up to become a big himself — one of the most powerful full circle moments we've heard on this podcast. Whether you're a business owner, a young professional, or someone who just moved to Pensacola and wants to plug into the community, this episode will show you exactly how to make an impact. In this episode you'll learn: What the matching process actually looks like — and why it's not just first come first servedHow you can become a big with as little as one hour a week or once a monthWhy men are urgently needed — and what the Big Duo option means for busy peopleHow to donate, sponsor an event, or become a board member for Big Brothers Big SistersThe full circle story of a little who came back and became a big himselfUpcoming events: Century Ride in Santa Rosa County, Gumbo Ya Ya at Seville Quarter & the Big GalaWhy the organization's goal is to serve 1,000 children in Northwest Florida by 2030Paula Shell is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, serving the Pensacola and Florida Panhandle community for nearly 29 years. MB01PPKXJLSQ3EE

  4. Aug 14

    Pensacola Money Tips: What a Credit Union CEO Wants You to Know - Yapaholics Podcast

    🌐 Ready to buy a home in Pensacola, FL? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and let our local real estate team help you get there. Apply for membership here: https://ccufl-member.cuapplications.org/ Mortgage rates at 18%. A $37,000 house. That was normal for your parents — and a Pensacola credit union CEO just put today's market in perspective in a way that actually makes sense. Park Broom, President and CEO of Loyalty Credit Union, joins us for one of the most grounded financial conversations we've had on the Yapaholics Podcast. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer in Pensacola, a young family trying to get ahead financially, or someone relocating to the Florida Panhandle and trying to figure out where to bank, this episode gives you the real picture. Park breaks down why today's mortgage rates are actually the new normal, what young families get wrong about money early on, why you should always contribute enough to get your employer's 401K match, and what it actually means to meet members where they are — not just in banking but in life. We also get into what makes Loyalty Credit Union different from a traditional bank, how they funded an entire Habitat for Humanity house alongside six other credit unions, and why Pensacola's downtown restaurant scene is turning heads even from Tallahassee. In this episode you'll learn: Why today's mortgage rates are the new normal — and what your parents actually paidThe single most important financial move young families can make right nowWhat makes a credit union different from a traditional bank in the Florida PanhandleHow Loyalty Credit Union gave over $125,000 back to the community last yearWhy needs vs. wants is the most important financial conversation you're not havingWhat Park loves most about Pensacola's food and restaurant scene 🍽️Local picks: Restaurant Iron, Pearl & Horn, Angelina's & morePark Broom is the President and CEO of Loyalty Credit Union, serving members across Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee. Learn more at loyaltycu.org 🌐 Buying in the 850? Start here → yapaholicspodcast.com MB01PPKXJLSQ3EE

  5. Aug 7

    When to Fire a Client: Real Business Lessons from Pensacola Pros - Yapaholics Podcast

    Buying or selling in Pensacola, FL? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and let our local real estate team take care of you in the 850. Want our weekly newsletter? https://yapaholicsnewsletter.riverside.com/ Every horror story has a red flag nobody wanted to see. Three Pensacola business owners react to the wildest client disasters on the internet — and share a few of their own. JD Cobb of Imagemakers joins us for a conversation that every entrepreneur, business owner, and realtor in the Florida Panhandle needs to hear. We pulled real business horror stories from Reddit and Entrepreneur Magazine and let three local Pensacola business owners react in real time. A $1.3 million software fraud that wiped out 47 employees. A 14-year-old hacker who ended up saving the company he breached. A client who nuked a business with one-star reviews because nobody answered the phone during a two-hour movie. We break down what went wrong, what could have been done differently, and what you should be putting in your contracts right now to protect yourself. We also get into the Yapaholics Invitational Charity Golf Tournament on October 16th at Marcus Pointe, why client boundaries matter more than being available 24/7, and why having the right title company in Pensacola can be the difference between a smooth close and a six-month nightmare. In this episode you'll learn: How to vet a big ticket vendor before wiring a single dollar Why calling your insurance company with a question automatically files a claim — and how the same thing happens in other industries How a 14-year-old hacker ended up saving a company's entire security infrastructure Why setting client expectations upfront is the most important thing any business owner can do What to look for in a title company in Pensacola — and which local ones the guys trust Why being available 24/7 is actually a red flag, not a flex Details on the Yapaholics Invitational Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida ⛳ JD Cobb is the owner of Imagemakers, a local video production company in Pensacola, FL serving businesses across the Florida Panhandle. 🌐 Buying or selling in the 850? Start here → yapaholicspodcast.com

  6. Jul 24

    Pensacola Homeowners Insurance Explained by a Local Allstate Agent - Yapaholics Podcast

    🌐 Buying a home in Pensacola, FL? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and let our local real estate team guide you through every step — including the insurance side. Pensacola homeowners insurance is more complicated than most buyers realize — and one wrong move before closing could cost you thousands. Kevin O'Neal, a lifelong Pensacola resident and Allstate agent, breaks it all down so you don't get caught off guard. Whether you're buying your first home in Pensacola or relocating to the Florida Panhandle from up north, understanding homeowners insurance in Florida is one of the most important steps in the process. Kevin covers why aluminum wiring and polybutylene plumbing can make a home uninsurable, what flood zones actually mean on the FEMA map, why X zone doesn't mean you won't flood, and what's really driving homeowners insurance rates up and down across the state. He also explains why calling a 1-800 number to ask about a claim automatically creates a claim on your record — and why having a local agent in your corner changes everything. We also hit auto insurance, the 118 lines of coverage Kevin can write, UWF going Division I, affordable local sports, and the best food spots in the 850. In this episode you'll learn: Why aluminum wiring and polybutylene plumbing can make a home uninsurable in FloridaWhat X flood zone actually means — and why 33 homes in Kevin's neighborhood flooded with no coverageHow new insurance companies entering Florida are manipulating rates in year oneWhy calling Geico or Progressive with a question automatically files a claim on your recordWhat Citizens Insurance is requiring for all policies starting in 2027How a new fire station in Chumuckla just dropped insurance rates for hundreds of homeownersWhy you should do an annual insurance review every single yearLocal food picks: Prime & Beyond Wagyu, Cub's Crawfish & Pika Grill in Pace 🍖Kevin O'Neal is a lifelong Pensacola resident and Allstate insurance agent covering personal lines, commercial lines, and life insurance across the Florida Panhandle. 🌐 Buying in the 850? Start here → yapaholicspodcast.com

  7. Jul 17

    Moving to Pensacola? Here's What the Bugs & Lawn Will Do to You - Yapaholics Podcast

    🌐 Moving to Pensacola, FL? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and let our local real estate team help you find your perfect home in the 850. If you're moving to Pensacola from up north, nobody warned you about the palmetto bugs, fire ants, and Formosan termites — and that's exactly why we made this episode. Andy May from Ensec Pest & Lawn has been in the Florida pest and lawn industry for nearly 20 years and breaks down everything new and prospective Pensacola homeowners need to know before they move in. From the moment you close on a house in the Florida Panhandle, your lawn and pest situation is completely different from anything you've dealt with up north. The grass types are different, the weeds are different, and the bugs — palmetto bugs, mole crickets, chinch bugs, fire ants, mosquitoes — are on a whole different level. Andy walks us through what to expect season by season, why Mother's Day marks the beginning of termite swarm season, how to tell the difference between a fire ant mound and a pyramid ant mound, and what actually works to keep your Pensacola lawn thick, lush, and green year-round. We also get into why Southern hospitality hit different when Andy moved here from Miami in 2009 — and why he's not going anywhere. In this episode you'll learn: Why lawns that thrived up north struggle in Pensacola's climate — and how to fix itThe difference between palmetto bugs and German cockroaches (one is way worse)When termites swarm in Pensacola and why everyone panics around Mother's DayHow to identify fire ant mounds vs. pyramid ant mounds before it's too lateWhat chinch bugs, mole crickets, and no-see-ums actually do to your yardWhy only female mosquitoes bite — and how one species can fly 30 miles for a blood mealLocal food picks: Jim 'N Nick's BBQ, Hot Head Burritos & Petrella's Italian 🍖Andy May is a pest and lawn care specialist with Ensec Pest & Lawn, serving the Pensacola, FL area for nearly 20 years. 📞 Ensec Pest & Lawn — search Ensec Pensacola to get in touch 🌐 Moving to Pensacola? Start here → yapaholicspodcast.com

  8. Jul 10

    Pensacola Life: Local Creator BigTre1000 on Growth, Food & Staying Home - Yapaholics Podcast

    🌐 Thinking about moving to Pensacola, FL? Visit yapaholicspodcast.com and let our local real estate team help you find your spot in the 850. Pensacola native and viral comedian BigTre1000 is back for episode three — and this time we're getting into what it's really like to live, grow, and create content in the 850. From Nine Mile Road traffic to hidden Mexican food gems, this is the most honest Pensacola life conversation we've had yet. Tre went from three Facebook followers to nearly 500,000 in under a year by leaning into reaction content — and in this episode he breaks down exactly how that pivot happened, why Facebook's algorithm rewarded it, and what's coming next including a potential return to YouTube and live streaming. We also get real about what makes Pensacola one of the best places in the country to put down roots — the small town feel, the growth that's reshaping the city, and why people who leave almost always come back. Whether you're a local who already knows every spot we mention or someone researching what life in Pensacola actually looks like before making the move, this episode gives you the unfiltered version. In this episode you'll learn: How BigTre1000 grew from 3 to 484,000 Facebook followers in under a yearWhy the TikTok algorithm punishes inconsistency — and how to recoverWhat clip farming is and how stolen content affects creatorsWhy Pensacola's downtown is being compared to where Saint Pete was 20 years agoThe real traffic situation on Nine Mile Road and around Cordova Mall 😅Hidden local food gems: Takeo's in Cantonment, Jen's Grill, and a Mexican food truck off Ninth you need to tryWhy Pensacola keeps pulling people back no matter where they try to goBigTre1000 is a Pensacola-based social media comedian with nearly 500K followers on Facebook. Find him @BigTre1000 on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Yapaholics is the Florida Panhandle's podcast. Every week, we sit down with the locals, business owners, and characters who make Pensacola and the Gulf Coast worth living in — and worth moving to. Whether you've called this place home your whole life or you're still researching the move, pull up a chair. This is your insider's guide to Panhandle life, told by the people who live it.

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    Yapaholics Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
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