Success in South Florida with Adam Rossen

In this captivating 54th episode of Success in South Florida, host Adam Rossen sits down with Michael Lessing, the driving force behind the 135-year-old Lessing's Hospitality Group. Michael shares the incredible journey of building and sustaining a multi-generational family business, offering a unique perspective on adapting through five generations and successfully expanding from New York to the dynamic South Florida hospital...

In this thought-provoking 53rd episode of Success in South Florida, host Attorney Adam Rossen talks with Jeffrey Bast, a leading business litigation and bankruptcy attorney, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Bast Amron LLP. Jeffrey shares his inspiring professional journey—from big law to building one of Florida’s most innovative boutique firms—while offering a fresh perspective on leadership, legal tech, and the future of law.

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In this inspiring 52nd episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Dr. Rachel Docekal, a seasoned leader in the fields of philanthropy, addiction recovery, and community development. Dr. Docekal shares her remarkable journey. From leading the nation's most extensive continuum of behavioral health services to pioneering innovative programs for veterans, pregnant women, and families,...

In this 51st episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Erika Buenaventura, a powerhouse relationship-builder and the Regional Director of ProVisors South Florida. Erika opens up about her incredible journey—from immigrating to the U.S. at age 12 with no English, to growing the fastest-growing ProVisors region in the country with over 440 members in just three years.

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In this 50th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Hillary Cassel, a dynamic attorney, business owner, and Florida State Representative. Hillary shares her powerful journey—from navigating law school and becoming a prosecutor to launching her own law firm and stepping into the world of politics.

Hillary’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and personal growth. She opens up abo...

In this 49th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Alvaro Freites, a seasoned entrepreneur and general contractor, who built Casa Bella Design Group from the ground up. Alvaro shares his inspiring journey—from immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager and struggling through the 2008 recession to becoming a leader in South Florida’s home renovation industry.

Alvaro’s story is one of res...

In this 48th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Laura Vesga, a seasoned educator and school turnaround leader, who serves as the principal of North Gardens High School in Miami Gardens, FL.
Laura has dedicated her career to helping underserved student populations succeed in alternative educational settings. She brings a student-centered approach to North Gardens High, leadi...

In this 47th episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Adam Rossen sits down with Carlos Ferreyros, a real estate attorney and founder of Ferreyros Law, PLLC, to discuss his journey in real estate law, property management, and entrepreneurship.

Carlos shares his experiences from being born in Venezuela and moving to Florida at the age of seven. He reflects on how his early exposure to different legal systems an...

In this 46th episode of the Success in South Florida podcast, host Adam Rossen speaks with Amanda Demanda, founder of Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers. A proud Miami native, Amanda shares her journey from growing up in a Cuban immigrant family to building a law firm that centers on serving the Hispanic community. She discusses the unique needs of Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring they receive culturally sensitive representation while...

In this 45 episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Adam Rossen speaks with David Benn, co-founder of Work Injury Rights, about his remarkable journey in workers' compensation law. From overcoming the fear of uncertainty to building a successful law practice across Florida, David shares his valuable insights on law firm growth, leadership, and strategic investments.

David provides valuable insights on law firm grow...

Join Adam Rossen for another captivating episode of Success in South Florida podcast featuring Andres Muñoz, a litigation partner at Romano Law. Andres shares his remarkable journey from mechanical engineering to law, and how his career path took unexpected turns through Manhattan's prestigious law firms, the Queens County District Attorney's Office, and eventually to South Florida.

In this candid conversation, A...

In this insightful episode of the Success in South Florida podcast, Adam Rossen welcomes Glen Frost, the Founder and Managing Partner of Frost Law. Glen shares his journey from Maryland to South Florida and the growth of Frost Law into a powerhouse with over 80 employees and a unique focus on tax controversy, estate planning, and business law. Glen discusses the firm’s robust pandemic response, providing essential guidance on progr...

In this 42nd episode of the Success in South Florida podcast, Adam Rossen sits down with Wayne Baxter from One Capital Management. Wayne shares his incredible journey from Canada to the United States and his role as a senior executive manager. With a focus on building relationships and community, Wayne discusses his experiences with the professional networking group Provisor and highlights the complexities of cross-border wealth ma...

In this exciting 41st episode of the Success in South Florida podcast, Adam Rossen talks with Kerri Paizzi, a dynamic and fearless entrepreneur who is always up for trying new things. As the owner of several companies, including Monarch Marketing and Monarch Music, and the leader of the Flavor Palm Beach initiative, Kerri’s passion for food and community is undeniable. They share a fun and casual conversation, exploring Kerri'...

In Episode 40 of the Success in South Florida Podcast, hosted by Adam Rossen and sponsored by the Rossen Law Firm, Adam interviews Seth Levit, the executive director of the Jason Taylor Foundation. Seth’s remarkable career spans roles with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Dolphins, culminating in his leadership in the Jason Taylor Foundation, offering invaluable insights and inspiration.

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In Episode 39 of the Success in South Florida Podcast, hosted by Adam Rossen and sponsored by the Rossen Law Firm, Adam interviews André L. Williams, a prominent real estate attorney based in Miami and Orlando. With a distinguished career that began in 1993, André's journey from his early days in the field to his current roles is inspiring and informative.
Episode Highlights:

- André reflects on his early career a...

In Episode 38 of the Success in South Florida Podcast, hosted by Adam Rossen and sponsored by the Rossen Law Firm, Adam sits down with Richard Casey, a founding attorney of Robinson & Casey, a prominent Boca Raton law firm that serves all of South Florida. Richard's journey from his entrepreneurial roots in Rhode Island to establishing a successful legal practice is inspiring and impactful.

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In Episode 37 of the Success in South Florida Podcast, hosted by Adam Rossen and sponsored by the Rossen Law Firm, Adam sits down with Danny "Elf" Elfenbein, a former college roommate who has been vastly successful since age 22. Danny’s impressive career trajectory, from marketing the Miami Marathon to creating impactful telehealth solutions at Baptist Health, is nothing short of inspiring.

Join Adam as Danny sha...

In Episode 36 of the Success in South Florida Podcast, hosted by Adam Rossen and sponsored by Rossen Law Firm, dive into an inspiring conversation with Aaron Menitoff and Rachel Solomon, the dynamic founders of Boarderie. Discover how they turned a catering company crisis during the pandemic into a thriving business that has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things, Shark Tank, and the Guinness Book of World Records.

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