Building Pensacola

About Building Pensacola

Building Pensacola highlights the businesses, innovators, and community leaders shaping the future of our city. From entrepreneurs to local changemakers, each episode dives into the stories, strategies, and passions driving Pensacola forward. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or just curious about what makes this Gulf Coast gem thrive, this podcast is your inside look at the people building a better Pensacola.

Publisher

Push Record Studios, LLC

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2025

Latest episode

19 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Not Every VC Wants a Piece of Your Startup!

   Ever wondered about venture capital? This discussion breaks down the world of startup funding, comparing it to a less dramatic "Shark Tank" experience. We explore investing in early-stage private companies, explaining the inherent risks and potential for significant growth in entrepreneurship. Learn about the private market and how investment drives new businesses.Check out Gain Venture Capital: https://gaincapital.vc/Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:09:32 - The Drive to Start a Venture Capital Firm00:26:15 - The Decision to Take Venture Capital00:43:54 - Impact of Cultural Exposure on Venture Capitalism01:04:03 - Future Vision for Pensacola and Venture Capital

2. 

   30 Sept 2025

   The Secret to Getting Everyone Talking About Your Business

   Jeff Rogers, founder of Buzz Marketing, discusses strategies for entrepreneurs to grow their business through word-of-mouth marketing, crisis communication, and community involvement in this interview.

3. 

   26 Jun 2025

   The AI That Helps People Before Disaster Strikes!

   Jakob Carmichael of RescAlert discusses how his AI-driven platform and Overwatch app are transforming emergency response by providing real-time alerts and data to first responders, improving public safety in this interview.

4. 

   29 May 2025

   Stop Chasing Profit, Start Serving People – Donnie Peterson’s Rule for Success

   Entrepreneur Donnie Peterson discusses servant leadership and building ecosystems that develop people with host Zach Dykes, emphasizing intentional influence and authentic care in this interview.

5. 

   28 Mar 2025

   From Classroom to Closing Deals: Ashley Murray’s Unconventional Real Estate Journey

   Buying or selling a home in Pensacola? Wondering what it takes to succeed in real estate or avoid costly mistakes? Realtor Ashley Murray breaks it all down with real stories, tips, and local insight. In this episode, Ashley shares her journey from teaching to real estate, how being on a team fast-tracked her success, and why education plays a key role in helping buyers and sellers feel confident. We talk about building a strong network, prepping a home to sell, common pitfalls for first-time buyers, and what makes the Pensacola market unique. Whether you’re a new agent, a curious buyer, or someone looking to sell, this conversation offers practical steps, honest advice, and a better understanding of what it takes to thrive in real estate.Want to work with Ashley? https://www.levinrinkerealty.com/agent-bio/ashleym

6. 

   14 Mar 2025

   How a LinkedIn Message Landed Me a Life-Changing Job

   Blake Jones was slinging drinks one day and booking high-profile photo gigs the next—all because of a random LinkedIn message. Wild, right? In this episode, he breaks down how a simple profile update put him on the radar of a global brand, why networking is the cheat code to success, and the brutal lessons he learned about running a business. If you’re a freelancer, creative, or entrepreneur trying to level up and land bigger clients, you need to hear this.

7. 

   14 Feb 2025

   How Makers Cafe Became Pensacola’s Must-Visit Coffee Spot

   Pensacola business owners, entrepreneurs, and coffee lovers—this episode is for you. We dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Caleb, the founder of Makers Cafe, a thriving coffee shop in downtown Pensacola. Learn how he transitioned from photography and videography into building a beloved community hub, how branding set them apart, and what it takes to manage a growing team. We also discuss business challenges, the importance of relationships, and why customer experience is everything. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling your business, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, branding, and resilience. Subscribe for more stories of local business success!

8. 

   13 Feb 2025

   What is Building Pensacola?

   Welcome to Building Pensacola, Episode 0! Join me, Zach Dykes, and my co-host Nic Wilson as we kick off a brand-new podcast dedicated to highlighting the business leaders, community builders, and change-makers shaping Pensacola. In this episode, we’re laying out our mission—digging into real conversations with local success stories to uncover the lessons, struggles, and wins that can help you fast-track your own journey.Building Pensacola isn’t just another podcast. It’s a space for growth, innovation, and community, where we bring you stories that matter. You can find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, and LinkedIn—and we want to hear from you! Drop your feedback, suggest guests, and be part of the conversation. Our first guest? Caleb Pierce, owner of Maker’s Café & Espresso Bar on Palafox. Get ready—this is going to be good. Building Pensacola, episode zero, business leaders, community leaders, change makers, Pensacola community, interview, information, Zach Dykes, Nic Wilson, co founders, Push Record Studios, conversations, business owners, Pensacola area, success, knowledge, learning, standing on the shoulders of giants, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, LinkedIn, leave a review, comments, suggest guests, improve the show, Building Pensacola, grow, Caleb Pierce, Maker’s Cafe, Espresso, Palafox.

Who has been a guest on Building Pensacola

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeff Rogers
• Jakob Carmichael
• Donnie Peterson

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

10,711

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32