Sarasota SpeaX

Brad Hannon & Trey Martell

The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is a hyper-local podcast that feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota tick. On the show, they will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way - completely unfiltered!

  1. FEB 2

    #133 - Adrian Tolentino, Owner of DryPro Inc.

    This week, we’re sitting down with the owner of DryPro Inc., Adrian Tolentino. We’re diving into many of the potential hazards Florida homeowners have to deal with from time to time…mainly, water damage, mold, and fire.  Adrian’s company, DryPro Inc. are the professionals you call to clean up that damage.  They’ll jump into the scenarios, the stories, and the numerous ways DryPro lends their expertise to assist those, on what may be, one of the worst days of their lives. As always, we bring the conversation back to Sarasota, getting Adrian’s thoughts on roundabouts.  Plus, we send him through the rapid fire gauntlet. You can also follow DryPro Inc. on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/drypro.fl/ You can also check them out online at: https://dryproinc.com/ *********************** The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by:   Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host   Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 ************************  Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone! All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    39 min
  2. JAN 26

    #132 - Jack Cannon, VP of Operations, John Cannon Homes

    This week, we welcome the VP of Operations of John Cannon Homes, Jack Cannon to the podcast.  John Cannon has a rich history of building custom luxury homes in the Sarasota area for almost 40 years.  We get the opportunity to learn about the backstory of the company, what it’s like to take on a more prominent role in his father’s company, and some of the builds they’ve been a part of over the years. As always, we bring the conversation back to Sarasota, getting Jack’s thoughts on roundabouts, in addition to being put through the Rapid Fire Gauntlet. You can also follow John Cannon Homes on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jcannonhomes/ You can also learn more about them online at: https://www.johncannonhomes.com/ ************************ The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by: Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com   You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host   Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 ************************  Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone! All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    45 min
  3. JAN 19

    #131 - Parker Stroop, CEO of Pillar Productions & Filmmaker

    This week, we sit down for an in-depth conversation with Parker Stroop, filmmaker and CEO of Second Watch Network and Pillar Productions.  We discuss his background in TV and Film, along with a few projects he’s in the process of completing and releasing for viewership.  One of them, Coastal Torque, features the Sarasota car scene. You can also follow Parker and his companies on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/parkertravels/ https://www.instagram.com/secondwatchnetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/pillarproductionsusa/ We also want to thank Rich Tyson, Host of Why Sarasota, for filling in as a guest host. *********************** This week, we sit down for an in-depth conversation with Parker Stroop, filmmaker and CEO of Second Watch Network and Pillar Productions.  We discuss his background in TV and Film, along with a few projects he’s in the process of completing and releasing for viewership.  One of them, Coastal Torque, features the Sarasota car scene.   You can also follow Parker and his companies on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/parkertravels/ https://www.instagram.com/secondwatchnetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/pillarproductionsusa/ We also want to thank Rich Tyson, Host of Why Sarasota, for filling in as a guest host. ********************** The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by: Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com   You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host   Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollister    ************************ Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone! All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    34 min
  4. JAN 12

    #130 - Erik Arroyo In-Studio to Discuss Maduro's Capture & Fraud In Minnesota

    It’s a new year, and Nicolas Maduro and the state of Minnesota have been in the headlines.  This week, we sit down with former Sarasota Mayor and Attorney, Erik Arroyo, to discuss some events that have been on the national stage this past week.  Specifically, we’re going to talk about the capture and indictment of Venezuelan “President” Nicolas Maduro, how the mission played out, and the powers utilized by the president.  We’re also going to touch on the fraud by the Somalian Daycare centers up in Minnesota, and the fallout for Governor Walz. We will have a bit of fun, as we send Erik through the Rapid Fire Gauntlet.  Let us know in the comments…do you want us to cover more national (and even international) issues? *********************** The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by:   Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com   You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host   Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollister    ************************ Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone! All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    45 min
  5. 12/15/2025

    #129 - Jamie Dunnam, Co-Founder of iBusiness Solutions

    This week, we sit down with Jamie Dunnam, Co-Founder of iBusiness Solutions for an in-depth conversation. We'll be touching on the key features of his business and it's ties into a total HR solutions for businesses. And as an avid water enthusiast, we also dive into some of his personal favorite activities on the water.  You'll also get Jamie's thoughts on roundabouts, and we send him through the rapid fire gauntlet. For more information on iBusiness Solutions, visit them online at: https://www.ibusinesssolutions.com  ********************** The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by:   Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com   You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host   Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollister  ************************  Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone! All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    45 min
  6. 12/08/2025

    #128 - Anish Patel, Owner of Patellini's Pizza & Founder of Loanova Funding

    This week, we sit down with local businessman and entrepreneur, Anish Patel.  We get into his start within the family business, Patellini’s Pizza, and how hard work helped maintain an establishment that has survived the changes for 30 years in downtown Sarasota.  We also jump into Anish’s work in the real estate investment world, and how that ultimately led him to found Loanova Funding, which focuses on securing lending for homebuyers and investors alike. You know we can’t finish an episode without getting our guest’s thoughts on roundabouts, and since Anish was basically raised in Sarasota, he has his own thoughts.  Finally we put him through the Rapid Fire Gauntlet. You can also follow Anish on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/agentanish/ You can also follow Patellini’s Pizza at: https://www.instagram.com/patellinis/ To check out Patellini's Pizza online: http://www.patellinis.com/ SPECIAL CODE – When ordering from Patellini’s Pizza, use Discount Code ‘SpeaX’ to get 25% off your order. ********************** The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by:   Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host   Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollister  ************************ Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone!   All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    44 min
  7. 12/01/2025

    #127 - Monique Bonanno, Owner of Bonanno's Bagels

    This week, we sit down with the owner of Bonanno’s Bagels, Monique Bonanno.  Monique shares her story of spending 15 years in the corporate world with Aramark to purchasing her own food truck to go into business for herself.  Monique also shares some of the upcoming plans for her business, including a Matcha brand. As always, we bring the conversation back to Sarasota, getting Monique’s thoughts on roundabouts, and we put her through the Rapid Fire Gauntlet. You can also follow Bonanno’s Bagels on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/bonannosbagels/ We also want to thank Rich Tyson for filling in as a guest co-host this week. ********************** The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by: Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com   You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollister  ************************ Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone! All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    39 min
  8. 11/24/2025

    #126 - Jefferson Charles, Owner of Jefferson Fit

    This week, we sit down with the owner of Jefferson Fit, Jefferson Charles.  We hear Jefferson’s story about how he moved from the Caribbean to the U.S. to initially become a pilot, but instead landed in the fitness industry.  His travels have taken him from California to Saudi Arabia, and back to the states, where he is in the process of relocating his gym to the new location at 1800 2nd Street in downtown Sarasota.  This all-inclusive gym has all the amenities for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. As always, we bring the conversation back to Sarasota, getting Jefferson’s thoughts on roundabouts, and we send him through the Rapid Fire Guantlet. You can also follow Jefferson on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jeffersonfitsrq/ You can also visit online to learn more, including how to become a member at: https://www.jeffersonfit.com/ We also welcome Joey Panek, Co-Host of Suncoast View on ABC 7 as our guest co-host.  You can catch Joey weekdays on WABC7 every weekday morning at 9am. Follow Joey on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/howboutjoey/ *********************  The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by: Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur https://www.bradhannon.com   Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ https://www.strongroofingsrq.com   You can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram Host Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon Host Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3 Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollister  ************************ Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone! All of our full videos will be posted on YouTube, so make sure to subscribe to our page! You can also follow us on our various social media platforms for clips, updates, and behind the scenes action. When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens! Follow Sarasota Speax on: Instagram Facebook Twitter (X)

    40 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
6 Ratings

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The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is a hyper-local podcast that feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota tick. On the show, they will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way - completely unfiltered!