35 episodes

While I'm fortunate to be hired to coach business leaders all over the world, I made the decision a few years ago to move my own company and my life to Bonita Springs, Florida.

What I’ve discovered is that while Bonita means beautiful, it also means business. This is no longer just a sleepy little retirement or vacation region—great accomplishments are happening all around us. I’ve been lucky enough to meet and work with some amazing professionals locally here, and I wanted to bring some of their stories to you.

So, over the course of this local podcast, I’ll introduce you to business professionals making a difference right here, right now, in our Southwest Florida town. For more, visit us at BonitaBusinessPodcast.com.

Bonita Business Podcast with Coach Darcy Darcy Eikenberg, PCC

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

While I'm fortunate to be hired to coach business leaders all over the world, I made the decision a few years ago to move my own company and my life to Bonita Springs, Florida.

What I’ve discovered is that while Bonita means beautiful, it also means business. This is no longer just a sleepy little retirement or vacation region—great accomplishments are happening all around us. I’ve been lucky enough to meet and work with some amazing professionals locally here, and I wanted to bring some of their stories to you.

So, over the course of this local podcast, I’ll introduce you to business professionals making a difference right here, right now, in our Southwest Florida town. For more, visit us at BonitaBusinessPodcast.com.

    Our Season Three Wrap Up

    Our Season Three Wrap Up

    It's been an unusual end to our third season as we all adapt to worldwide changes due to the pandemic. So as we wrap up this season, I checked in with a few of our past guests to get an update on what’s been happening with their business here in Bonita.
    In this episode, you'll hear April 2020 updates from:
    Shelley Anderson, Blush Salon
    Adam Botana, Bay Water Boat Club
    Debi Brandle, Bonita Boarding Kennel & Pet Camp, and
    Fred Fung, Bonita Bay Club
    So as we wrap up season three, let me say thank you. Thank you of course to our amazing sponsor, Spotlight News magazine, your local news that shines a light on the people of Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero. Spotlight hasn’t missed a beat through all of the chaos, and continues to land in our mailboxes with its’ gorgeous covers and interesting coverage of local people. Please join me in supporting the businesses who advertise in its pages—it matters.
    Also, of course, a big thank you to you, our listener. You may be someone who’s lost your job, or is now on an uncertain furlough, or have taken a pay cut in order to preserve other jobs. Or, you may be one of our retired residents, your activity in our community cut back and the isolation setting in. No matter who you are, we see you, and you’re not alone. When you need someone to talk to, or if you need more specific help, don’t hesitate to start with me. I’m at Darcy@RedCapeRevolution.com and if I can’t get you what you need, I’m honored to know enough people in our community who can.
    Also, if it’s useful, I’ve developed an audio series you can get each day in your inbox, designed to give you a quick boost of encouragement for your business and career. It’s free for you when you sign up at RedCapeCareer.com.

    • 10 min
    Bonus: Pivoting in the Pandemic with Alex Allen of Two39 Group

    Bonus: Pivoting in the Pandemic with Alex Allen of Two39 Group

    As we came closer to the end of this third season of our local podcast, the world changed--fast. In this bonus episode, I catch up on the changes with tech leader Alex Allen of Two39 Group, co-owner of the year-old Bonita co-working space Two39 Work. 
    Alex and I talked not only about disruption to his business due to the worldwide virus pandemic, but we looked at how this new world will likely change the tech community in Southwest Florida and as well as other companies relying on local technology talent.
    Thanks again to our sponsor, Spotlight News Magazine, local news that shines a light on the people of Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero. Read the Spotlight at swspotlight.com.
    Now, let’s listen to this bonus conversation with Alex Allen of Two39 Group.

    • 31 min
    Work & Our Water with Adam Botana of Bay Water Boat Club

    Work & Our Water with Adam Botana of Bay Water Boat Club

    My next guest tells me that One good day on the water is worth a thousand words. Well, if you’re listening to this episode right when it comes out in April 2020, you know that we’re all ready for one and hopefully many more good days soon, when the threat of the coronavirus is vanquished for good. When that will be? We don’t know. But it will happen—I know it.
    This conversation with my guest Adam Botana was recorded prior to this stunning shift in our lifestyles and economy here in Southwest Florida, and of course our state’s stay-at-home orders are impacting his family’s company, Bay Water Boat Club, as they are yours, mine and so many others.
    Adam’s also running for Florida state representative, which at present is still scheduled for a primary election in August. In this conversation, we talk about the other crisis that drove him into the campaign—that red tide/blue green algae nightmare of a few years ago. Remember them? They seem tame right now, but they were devastating to so many businesses in our area. But  I’m remembering how those businesses bounced back, and it gives me a dose of hope right now.
    I also get hope and great local info when I read the work of our sponsor, Spotlight News Magazine, local news that shines a light on the people of Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero. Read the Spotlight at swspotlight.com.
    Also, since you might need some new books to listen to right now, remember our friends at Audible, who’ll will give you a free audiobook when you sign up for a new 30-day trial membership. Just go to AudibleTrial.com/CoachDarcy, and you’ll get started today.
    Enjoy the interview and come over to Bonita Business Podcast for more!

    • 44 min
    Connecting the Tech Community with Alex Allen of Two39 Work

    Connecting the Tech Community with Alex Allen of Two39 Work

    One of the reasons I started this podcast is to tell the story about how our area was becoming more than just a gorgeous vacation or retirement community. I had started to see how many interesting and different businesses were thriving here, and I wanted to go behind the scenes to tell more of those stories.
    My next guest and I share this goal of wanting to spread the word about the tech and entrepreneurial opportunities in Southwest Florida--and don't let the current economic environment fool you--there WILL be opportunities. He’s Alex Allen, who’s the co-founder of the Two39 Group, a tech startup hub that owns Two39 Work, a co-working and connection space for tech companies and entrepreneurs.
    At the time of this interview, the coworking space just celebrated its first year, home to several tech professionals and entire entrepreneurial companies. As you’ll hear, Alex has an entrepreneur’s passion with a heart for our local community—after all, the company’s called 2-3-9—ring a bell? But beyond the coworking space, he’s focused on creating opportunities to connect, engage support and even fund the sometimes hidden tech talent we have here in Southwest Florida –and there’s a lot more of that than you might think.
    I know you’ll enjoy my interview with Alex. But first, would you help me thank our sponsor,  the Spotlight News Magazine. It’s local news that shines a light on the people of Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero. Read the Spotlight at swspotlight.com.
    Also, we’re grateful for the support of Audible, which offers our listeners a free audiobook when you sign up for a new 30-day trial membership. Just go to AudibleTrial.com/CoachDarcy, and you’ll get started today.

    • 46 min
    Part 2: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire

    Part 2: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire

    My guest Greg DeWitt became Bonita Springs' fire chief in January 2020, but brings years of Bonita history as well as a vision for Bonita's future. 
    In this second part of my two-part interview, we talk more about the future of Bonita Fire and the city itself, balancing all the needs our growth entails. 
    If you haven't listened to the first interview yet, do that soon--in that episode, Chief DeWitt shares more about the current state of Bonita Fire
    Thanks to our sponsor, the Spotlight News Magazine: local news that shines a light on the people of Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero. Read the Spotlight at swspotlight.com.
    Also, we’re grateful for the support of Audible, which offers our listeners a free audiobook when you sign up for a new 30-day trial membership. Just go to AudibleTrial.com/CoachDarcy, and you’ll get started today.
    Be sure to visit BonitaBusinessPodcast.com for all our episodes, plus show notes.
    Now, let’s listen to the second part of my conversation with Chief Greg Dewitt of Bonita Fire.

    • 32 min
    Part 1: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire

    Part 1: Planning for the Future with Chief Greg DeWitt of Bonita Fire

    When you think of local businesses, you’re probably not thinking about one very big, very important local business. In fact, this business had a budget last year of $38 million, and if you pay taxes in Bonita, about 70% of that was funded by you and me.
    I’m talking about the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue district, and today’s guest is Greg DeWitt, who became the CEO—better known as the fire chief—in January of 2020.
    We dive into the business of the department, and surprisingly, it’s more than just putting out fires. As you might expect, it’s a capital-intensive business, with a lot of physical properties to maintain—not just the trucks we think of, but firehouses themselves and all the speciality equipment that goes on a rig, and even a boat—which makes sense for our water-centric community, right?
    But you might not expect that Bonita Fire is debt free, with careful planning ahead to be able to buy properties or replace equipment to support our town’s growth.
    As a new chief but with a lot of history, we had a lot to talk about. So I’ve broken this interview into two separate episodes.
    At a high level, in this, the first part, we talk about the past and the present of the fire department; in the second, we talk more about the future. That episode will be released next, so watch for it! Better yet, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and that way you’ll never miss an episode.
    I know you’ll enjoy my interview with Chief DeWitt. But first, would you help me thank our sponsor,  the Spotlight News Magazine. It’s local news that shines a light on the people of Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero. Read the Spotlight at swspotlight.com.
    Also, we’re grateful for the support of Audible, which offers our listeners a free audiobook when you sign up for a new 30-day trial membership. Just go to AudibleTrial.com/CoachDarcy, and you’ll get started today.

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

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12 Ratings

12 Ratings

AnnStap ,

Inciteful & Interesring

Great way to keep up with Bonita Springs plus trends in business and talent!

I love Bonita ,

Behind-the-scenes peek of a fast-growing Florida city

Who knew there was so much going on in what seems like a small town? I guess we’re not so small after all. Thanks Coach Darcy!

Mortgage Marketing Millenial ,

Coach Darcy’s local and legit

Great to hear a local podcast that goes deep in discovering local businesses and their role in community growth.

Darcy has a way with words and I look forward to learning more about her coaching/ leadership program.

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