What's Happening @FAUbusiness
This is the official podcast of Florida Atlantic University's College of Business. Each episode goes behind the scenes with faculty, students, and alumni, highlighting new initiatives and offering advice for succeeding in business school and beyond. The show covers topics such as entrepreneurship, business technology, and financial education.
Episodes
Good Karma. Great Marketing - Lessons from a Nonprofit CEO
Nonprofit leadership is business leadership, just with a different bottom line. In this episode, Palm Beach County Food Bank CEO Jamie Kendall joins FAU's Eileen McBratnie Acello for an honest conversation about building teams, navigating social media, reaching people who need help but won't ask for it, and the one message she'd send to every marketing student: show up and give back
Fed Policy Takes the Stage at the College of Business
In the latest episode of What’s Happening at FAU Business, Dean Gropper teams up with economics faculty experts Will Luther and Bryan Custinger to spotlight a landmark event that’s putting the College of Business on the national economic map.They preview what’s ahead for “Fed Policy Under Pressure”, a high-profile monetary policy conference featuring the renowned Shadow Open Market Committee (SOMC
Hospitality, Purpose, and People with Matthew Linderman, President & COO of Boca West Country Club
In this episode, FAU hospitality professor JB Ward and branding strategist Larry Gulko sit down with Matthew Linderman, President, COO, and General Manager of Boca West Country Club, to explore hospitality through the lens of purpose and people. Linderman reflects on the early life experiences that shaped his service-driven leadership philosophy and shares how culture, connection, and purpose crea
AI, Creativity, and the Next Era of Marketing with Bennie F. Johnson, CEO of AMA
This episode explores how creativity drives modern marketing and how universities and industry can prepare future-ready professionals. Bennie F. Johnson, CEO of the American Marketing Association, joins Dean Dan Gropper and Dr. Abi Guha to discuss AI as a creative co-pilot, the shift toward real-time learning, and the power of community in shaping the next era of marketing.Recorded on November 4,
Signals and Suppliers: A PhD Student’s Dive into Aerospace Operations
What makes a good supplier, and how do companies know? This episode follows Mary Jo Donald, an Executive PhD student, at the beginning of her research into aerospace supply chains. She explains how signaling theory, data silos, and real-world experience are shaping her study of supplier behavior and operational efficiency.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
From Leadership to Dissertation: Why Executives Are Pursuing PhDs
In this episode, we sit down with three Executive PhD students from FAU Executive Education, Bernt Klein, Britta Kelley, and Danita DeHaney, to explore why experienced professionals choose to pursue a doctoral degree while actively leading in their industries.They share what motivated them to take on the challenge, how the program keeps them sharp and relevant, and how academic research is helping
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/podcastsSupport the showBusiness.fau.edu
The Benefits of Self-Leadership
FAU professors, Ethlyn Williams, Ph.D., and Michael Harari, Ph.D., discuss their recent study of self-leadership, a concept that allows employees to manage themselves without relying on supervisors.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Saving Small Businesses
FAU's Melanie Lorenz and Paul Owers discuss how small businesses can survive economic downturns like COVID-19.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
3Qs: The Threat of Inflation
FAU's Sofia Johan and Paul Owers discuss rising inflation and the threat it poses to consumers and economies.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Supply Chains, and Why They Break
FAU's David Menachof and Paul Owers discuss supply chains and the pandemic's effect on them, plus a new master of science in Supply Chain Management offered by the college.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Hospitality's Workforce Problem
FAU's Peter Ricci and Paul Owers discuss a revealing new survey of hospitality and tourism workers in the wake of COVID-19. Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
The Influence of Geopolitics
FAU's Steven Smith and Paul Owers discuss geopolitics and the College's new, three-day course designed to give working professionals an expertise in geopolitics, allowing them to better understand how global events affect an organization’s operations. Learn More >Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Floridians, the Economy, and the Vaccine
FAU's Monica Escaleras and Paul Owers discuss how Floridians are feeling about the nation's economic recovery, the COVID-19 vaccine, and more. Read more >Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Linked: U.S. Employment Outlook and the COVID Vaccine Rollout
Debuting our new 3Qs segment is FAU's Paul Owers (Director of Media Relations) and William Luther (Assistant Professor of Economics). They discuss the U.S. employment picture and the degree to which the COVID-19 vaccine rollout could impact it. Read more >Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
#PodNews: Tops in Entrepreneurship
FAU Business improved its standing among top programs for entrepreneurship studies, according to the latest rankings from The Princeton Review. FAU jumped two spots to #37 among undergraduate programs and came in at #41 among the first-ever rankings of the top 50 graduate programs. More >Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
FAU's Business Economics & Polling Initiative
The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
The Future of Healthcare and Public Health
On this episode, we welcome back FAU's Jennifer Attonito, Ph.D. - an instructor and researcher in the Health Administration program, which is part of the larger Management Programs department at FAU Business. During the podcast, we discuss healthcare, the future of public health, and how the current pandemic might be causing changes in both sectors. (Recorded on June 17, 2020)Support the show
"Polka Box," Video Game Software for Distance Learning, Wins the FAU Business Plan Competition
On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Adi Devendra, an FAU student whose educational video game software, Polka Box, won first prize in the 12th annual Business Plan Competition held by FAU’s College of Business and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Cybersecurity & Workflows in Organizations During COVID-19 & Beyond
Dr. Michael Crain, Director of FAU’s Center for Forensic Accounting, interviews FAU alumnus and adjunct instructor Rob Valdez who describes what advice he is giving to business and not-for-profit organization clients on how to lower their cybersecurity risks during and after the COVID-19 pandemic given remote workers and changing workflows.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Protecting Yourself from Online Fraud Scams During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Online fraud scams are occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic as many people are stressed and distracted, and awareness is the first line of defense in protecting yourself from such online scams. FAU's Michael A. Crain, DBA, CPA, Director of the FAU Center for Forensic Accounting, guest-hosts the podcast in order to share more about protecting one's self from online fraud.Support the sho
Masks for Superheroes
In the spirit of the #FAUCares campaign, this podcast features FAU senior, Alyssa Rocha. A Health Science major and Health Administration minor - Alyssa, along with neighbors and community volunteers, is helping to create and donate filtered masks for first responders and essential workers as part of a new grassroots organization called Masks for Superheroes. Learn more about this organization by
Coronavirus, Part 3: Public Health Systems
"Public Health Systems" is part 3 in our series of #PodHealth episodes about the Coronavirus. We're again joined by Dr. Jennifer Attonito, an instructor and researcher in FAU's Health Administration program, and in this third episode, we discuss public health systems and the challenges they are facing while trying to combat the Coronavirus. To recap, Dr. Attonito holds a doctor
Coronavirus, Part 2: Social Distancing
"Social Distancing" is part 2 in our series of #PodHealth episodes about the Coronavirus. We're again joined by Dr. Jennifer Attonito, an instructor and researcher in FAU's Health Administration program, and we discuss the following - how to social distance correctly, how it's different than quarantining, and why some countries might be more successful at it than others. D
An FAU-Lifeline for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries
The Hospitality and Tourism Management program, at FAU Business, is making headlines by offering a free certificate to industry workers and professionals who may be affected by the COVID-19 crisis. At this very moment, more than 9,000 people have registered from more than 80 countries, and program director - Dr. Peter Ricci - joined the podcast to tell us more about the offering. Read about the co
Coronavirus, Part 1: Flattening the Curve
"Flattening the Curve" is part 1 in a series of #PodHealth episodes dealing with the Coronavirus, and helping us with these podcasts is Dr. Jennifer Attonito, an instructor and researcher in FAU's Health Administration program, which is part of the larger Management Programs department at the FAU College of Business. Dr. Attonito holds a doctorate in Public Health and has performed
#PodNews: Poll Finds Biden with Big Lead on Sanders in Florida
With one week left before the Florida primary, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a commanding lead on U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders among Florida voters in the race for the Democratic party’s nomination for president, according to a statewide survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI). Read the press release >Support the showBusine
#PodNews: Research Explores Regulatory Ambiguity in Bitcoin Market
More than a decade after the launch of Bitcoin, regulatory ambiguity surrounding the peer-to-peer virtual currency continues to discourage entrepreneurial activity by increasing risk and the costs of compliance, according to a newly published paper by William Luther, assistant professor in the Department of Economics at FAU Business.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
How Technology and Data Analytics are Informing Service Management
Andrew Gallan, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Marketing Department at FAU’s College of Business, and director of The Center for Services Marketing & Management, shares information about the center and an upcoming panel event open to the public. The event, which is entitled "How Technology and Data Analytics are Informing Service Management," is designed to bring together studen
The Versatility of a Career in Hospitality and Tourism Management
The hospitality and tourism industry is dynamic -- offering job opportunities in resorts, casinos, theme parks, etc. And who better to discuss all things hospitality and tourism than FAU's Peter Ricci, Ed.D. -- an industry veteran, and director of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
The Marketing Department at FAU Business
An audio tour through the Marketing Department at FAU Business with Program Chair, Cheryl Burke Jarvis, Ph.D.Follow the department on Facebook by searching @FloridaAtlanticMarketing.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Entrepreneurship w/ Karrie Prehm ’02 & ‘11
A two-time FAU graduate, Karrie Prehm earned her Bachelors's in International Business in 2002 and her MBA in 2011. Karrie is the founder and CEO of Global Regulation Advisers Corporation (GRA), an asset management compliance consulting firm based in South Florida. She has devoted two decades of her career to serving as a trusted adviser to senior executives in the financial services industry
Professional Organizations and Networks w/ Erick Solms 06'
Erick Solms is a 2006 FAU Business graduate from the Management Information Systems program. Erick is an entrepreneur and runs his business called Simplitfy out of Lake Worth. Simplitfy provides professional IT services to small and medium-sized businesses. Interviewed by FAU's Kelly McCormack, the conversation highlights some of the key tips from a successful entrepreneur and how to use prof
#PodNews: FAU BEPI Index Shows Jump in Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States jumped in the third quarter of 2019 as optimism grew for the economic outlook for the U.S., according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business. Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Family Business Networking Workshop: "Innovation Through Communication"
Join the FAU Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, and its partners, on October 22, 2019, to grow your business through networking and short workshops from experts on subjects relating to communication and marketing in a family business. The event is open to all family businesses. Early tickets are only $25 per business for two guests, but space is limited! Learn more at FAUfamilyBusinessWorkshop.eve
Why Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Start New Ventures
Although female entrepreneurs are the fastest growing segment among start-up enterprises, women are still less likely than men to start new ventures. A new study by faculty at Florida Atlantic University and Eastern Michigan University explores the cultural factors that may explain why this gender gap exists and varies widely in countries around the world. FAU's Len Treviño, a co-author of th
#PodNews: FAU’s International Business Program Ranked in Top 25 by U.S. News
Florida Atlantic University College of Business’ International Business (IB) undergraduate program is ranked No. 25 in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Sharene Abouhana ’16 & ’18 & Kelly McCormack ’18: Promotions & Internal Interviews
Sharene Abouhana is a two-time graduate of FAU’s College of Business. As an undergraduate, she double majored in finance and management graduating in 2016. She returned to FAU shortly after graduation to earn her MBA. She is currently working at Slavic401k as Supervisor of New Plans. Sharene is still deeply involved with FAU as an alumna. She serves on the Dean’s Junior Advisory Board and as a men
GE's Accounting Fraud Allegations w/ FAU's Michael Crain
FAU's Michael Crain, DBA, details the recent accounting fraud allegations made against the General Electric Company (GE). Crain also mentions the FAU Forensic Accounting Program and how its curriculum would teach students to examine allegations like the ones made against GE. Follow the FAU Center for Forensic Accounting on Twitter at @FAUForensicCtr, and the FAU Forensic Accounting program at
Alan Forbes ’13 & Kelly McCormack ’18: Recruiters and the Job Search
Alan Forbes is a 2013 Florida Atlantic University, College of Business graduate and is currently a corporate recruiter for MSI Recruiting, an executive search firm. At FAU, Alan majored in marketing and was an accomplished student-athlete on the Men’s Swimming and Diving Team. Interviewed by Kelly McCormack, the conversation highlights some of the key tips of working with a recruiter in a job sear
School of Accounting w/ George Young, Ph.D.
George Young, Ph.D., is the director of the FAU School of Accounting. On the podcast, Young talks about the different programs offered by the School of Accounting as well as its affiliated student organizations. Young also touches upon the Accounting Scholars Program - the school's honors program - and the types of career opportunities that lie ahead for accounting graduates.Support the showB
The FAU Women in Executive Leadership Program
Women hold 52% of all the professional jobs in the US, yet only 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. The FAU Women in Executive Leadership (WEL) program is a strategic initiative designed to level this ratio by giving participants an opportunity to develop a competitive advantage. FAU WEL is currently accepting applications for the fall cohort, which begins August 24, 2019, and runs every 3rd Saturda
#PodNews: Senior Grad. Social / Summer 2019
The Florida Atlantic University College of Business will be hosting a celebration for business seniors graduating this Summer 2019. The Senior Grad. Social will take place on the day of commencement, Tuesday, August 6, from 10 am to 11:30 am in the Sean Stein Pavilion. To learn more, contact FAU Business at COBadvising@fau.edu.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
Business Mentor Program with Lauren Chorlog and Sharene Abouhana ’16 & ’18
Lauren Chorlog, Assistant Director of Internships and Professional Development, and Sharene Abouhana ’16 & ’18 discuss the new Business Mentor Program at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business. They share details about the program, what it is like to serve as a mentor, and how to get involved in this year’s program. To learn more about the program, please visit business.fau.edu/me
Patient Ecosystem Management w/ FAU's Andrew Gallan, Ph.D.
Engaging a wider range of resources to connect patients with organizations within their community can help transform healthcare and improve overall well-being, according to new research published in the Journal of Business Research by faculty at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business. The article, “Transforming Community Well-being Through Patients’ Lived Experiences,” introduces the co
#PodNews: FAU's Charles Yang Honored for Article Analyzing Medicare Advantage
Charles Yang, associate professor of finance and Kaye Family Research Fellow in Insurance at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business, is being honored by the Society of Actuaries for an article analyzing Medicare Advantage and Accountable Care Organizations. The article by Yang, and his co-authors from the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, provides important insight
Facebook Libra w/ FAU's William Luther, Ph.D.
William Luther, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business. Luther's expertise is in monetary economics and alternative currencies, including Bitcoin. He is also the Director of the Sound Money Project at the American Institute for Economic Research, and an Adjunct Scholar with the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary an
#PodNews: Female & Minority Entrepreneurs Left Behind in Equity Crowdfunding
A new study published in Small Business Economics: An Entrepreneurship Journal by faculty at Florida Atlantic University College of Business and the University of Bergamo in Italy suggests equity crowdfunding has boosted opportunities for younger entrepreneurs, while helping to bridge the distance between startup companies and their investors. However, female and minority entrepreneurs, typically
Business Communication Exchange w/ Instructor Jerry Durbeej, Ph.D.
Jerry Durbeej, Ph.D., an instructor from the FAU Business Communications Program, joined us to recap the program's premiere event - the Business Communication Exchange. Also known as the B.C.E., the event was established to engage with the local business community to share ideas and information, and address issues about business communication essential to student success.Support the showBusin
#PodNews: FAU's Ricci Awarded "Stewart Distinguished Professor"
Peter Ricci, Director of the FAU Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, has been named the 2019 Stewart Distinguished Professor in the College of Business. Sponsored by the Virginia and Douglas Stewart Foundation, and now in it's 15th year, the award recognizes an outstanding FAU Business professor based on five criteria: (1) extraordinary dedication to teaching, (2) impact on and involv
#PodNews: FAU’s Sport Management MBA Ranked #17 in Global Rankings
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business MBA in Sport Management program is among the top 20 postgraduate sports business programs in the world, according to the latest rankings from SportBusiness. The program was ranked #17 out of 40 graduate-level programs listed in the worldwide rankings (chosen from 80 programs that submitted applications). FAU’s program ranked third among Florida uni
#PodNews: FAU’s Executive Education Programs Break Into ‘Financial Times’ Rankings
The executive education professional development programs at FAU Business have been ranked by the Financial Times for the first time in its annual rankings of the top 80 open enrollment executive education programs in the world. FAU ranked #71 globally, #15 in the United States, #3 in the southeast, and #1 in Florida in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings. Among public universities, F
#PodNews: FAU Poll Finds Trump & Biden with Commanding Leads in Florida & in a Dead Heat in a Head-to-Head Matchup
According to a statewide survey of Florida voters by the FAU Business & Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) - U.S. President Donald Trump & former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden hold commanding leads in the race for their parties’ nominations for president in 2020, & are in a dead heat in a possible head-to-head matchup. On a separate note, the FAU BEPI poll also finds that a plural
#PodNews: @FAUbusiness & U.S. Treasury Host Financial Institution Fraud Conference
FAU's Center for Forensic Accounting & the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Inspector General will host the 3rd annual Forensic Accounting & Financial Institution Fraud Conference on May 22nd & 23rd at the FAU College of Business. Guest speakers will include members from components of government & private sector experts, & some of the topics to be covered includ
Undergraduate Research w/ FAU's Alyssa Alvarez
An FAU High senior, Alyssa Alvarez will be simultaneously earning her bachelor's degree and high school diploma this summer. Majoring in economics with a minor in business law, Alyssa is the Co-President of Phi Alpha Delta, a Pre-Law Fraternity, and a member of the FAU Undergraduate Law Journal. During the past year, Alyssa has conducted research with the FAU Business and Economics Polling In
#PodNews: Business Alumnus, Arthur C. Brooks, Inducted into FAU Alumni Hall of Fame
The FAU Alumni Association recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception, and Arthur C. Brooks, a graduate of the College of Business, was introduced as the 2019 Hall of Fame inductee. Brooks is a bestselling author, a classical musician, a social scientist, and the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.He began his care
#PodNews: Business Students Recognized at FAU's 50th Annual Honors Convocation
On April 17th, FAU hosted its 50th annual Honors Convocation, a ceremony recognizing the University’s most outstanding students and faculty. From the College of Business, awards went to the following:John Scurto... FAU Distinguished Student AwardHarrison Bryant... Student-Athlete of the YearSydney Elney... Undergraduate Researcher of the Year / College of BusinessAdeel Shahzad... University Schola
David Gorski: FAU Student, Life-Metrics App Founder, Business Plan Competition Winner
David Gorski, an FAU Honors College student, recently won first place and $10,000 in prize money at the annual FAU Business Plan Competition for his activity tracking mobile app, Life-Metrics. For more information about FAU's Business Plan Competition, visit business.fau.edu/bpc. And for more on the Wilkes Honors College and the Kenan Social Engagement Program, go to HonorsCollege.edu.Support
#PodNews: Life-Metrics Mobile App Wins FAU’s Business Plan Competition
Life-Metrics, an activity tracking mobile app, won first place and $10,000 in prize money at the annual FAU Business Plan Competition, recently hosted by FAU’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship and the College of Business.Created by Wilkes Honors College student David Gorski, the Life-Metrics app platform establishes quantitative connections between health/usage data and psychological/physical wel
#PodNews: Real Estate Connect Conference Draws Industry Stakeholders
FAU Business recently hosted its first-ever Real Estate Connect Conference, which drew industry stakeholders from around the country to discuss the outlook for various markets in the United States and across the globe. The conference is the kickoff event for establishing a recognized real estate program in the college of business. The conference’s goal is to connect with a set of engaged partners
#PodNews: FAU BEPI Index Shows Slight Drop in Hispanic Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2019 as political divisions became apparent in their economic outlook for the U.S., according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.Read the full press release and follow FAU BEPI
Information Technology & Operations Management @FAUbusiness
We are joined by Jonathan Sweet, Ph.D., from the @FAUbusiness Department of Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM). Jonathan delves into both the ITOM program and the MIS student organization, MISA, for which he is the faculty advisor.Learn more about ITOM at business.fau.edu/ITOM, and follow MISA at misafau.com as well as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Slack.Support the showBu
Hunter Greer '18, MBA in Sport Management
Hunter Greer graduated from FAU Business in 2018 with his MBA in Sport Management. He currently works as a Football Operations Assistant for FAU Football. Follow Hunter on twitter at @H_Greer.Support the showBusiness.fau.edu
#PodNews: FAU Business Launches Executive Ph.D. Program
FAU's College of Business has announced a new Executive Ph.D. in Business program, tailored to meet the needs of the southeast Florida community and provide highly educated members of the workforce a world-class education in business consulting and leadership. The three-year, research-intensive program allows individuals to focus in the following areas: accounting, economics, finance, informa
#PodNews: FAU Partners with JM Family to Offer Associates Full Tuition for Undergrad. and Grad. Degrees
Through FAU’s new Edu-Vantage Partner Program, JM Family Enterprises will offer its associates full tuition for both undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications. With this new benefit, the automotive company’s 4,300 full-time associates are eligible to enroll in FAU’s online and on-campus courses starting in the fall semester.JM Family is the first organization to join FAU’s Edu-Vantage
FAU's 2019 Business Plan Competition
We are joined by Roland Kidwell, the Director of the FAU Adams Center for Entrepreneurship. Roland is also the DeSantis Distinguished Professor & Chair of the Management Programs in the FAU College of Business. On the show, Roland talks with us about the upcoming FAU Business Plan Competition which is hosted by the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship & takes place on Friday, April 12th, 2019
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