Join us every week on From the Corner Office by the Business Observer for exclusive interviews with accomplished business leaders, where we delve into their unique experiences and insights. Gain valuable lessons from their expertise that you can apply to your own business.
Jimmy Estrada worked in health care before he founded his own fintech company, Tampa-based JELA Payments. His backstory, too, includes an interesting twist: he worked in Los Angeles in the music industry before relocation to Tampa Bay. On this episode of From the Corner office, Jimmy and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon talk about his career pivots, the essential advice he has received from a trusted mentor, the meaning behind the name of his business and more.
3 Takeaways:
(08:10) I make friends for a living
(12:25) Every leader needs patience
(17:15) Build relationships in order to create accountability
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Jimmy Estrada, owner, JELA Payments
(03:45) What is JELA Payments?
(04:30) How did you get into this business?
(06:15) Growing JELA Payments
(09:30) The Founder’s Circle
(12:25) One characteristic every leader needs
(15:10) What have you learned from mentors?
(17:05) Creating accountability without fear
(19:25) Avoiding burnout
(22:15) JELA Payments the rest of 2026
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15 Oct 2026
A Pro’s Pro with Joe Nugent
Joe Nugent founded Joe the Home Pro Inspections in 2015 after a career in hospitality. The company now serves markets from Marco Island to Punta Gorda and has licensing agreements in several states outside of Florida. On this episode, Joe and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon talk about the best leadership advice he’s ever received, how he finds opportunities in a crowded market and what’s next for his rapidly-growing company.
3 Takeaways:
(07:30) Provide relentless service
(09:30) Employees need a level of style and substance
(12:40) Most won’t, I will
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Joe Nugent, Founder, Joe The Home Pro Inspections
(04:00) What is Joe The Home Pro Inspections?
(06:15) Joe’s hospitality experience
(08:50) Hiring strategy
(10:45) Joe’s growth trajectory
(12:40) lessons from his business coach
(14:20) Must have leadership characteristics
(16:20) The importance of storytelling in leadership
(19:15) Hard to hear feedback
(20:10) What are you looking forward to the rest of 2026?
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8 Oct 2026
Find a better way with Jason Cropper
Jason Cropper has been in sales and technology for some two decades, and started his own consulting business in 2024. He specializes in helping companies find and tackle one big problem that will lead to a sustainable solution and long-term growth. On this episode of From the Corner Office he talks about holding people accountable without fear, building a high-performing team and more.
3 Takeaways:
(09:10) Misdiagnosis makes a business problems last longer
(10:45) Leadership is NOT people needing you
(13:00) Don’t just implement AI, find problems AI can solve
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Jason Cropper, Founder, Cropper Commercial Consultancy
(05:40) What is Cropper Commercial Consultancy
(06:10) Jason’s journey
(08:50) Patterns Jason saw
(11:50) AI Workforce Certification Academy
(14:50) How Jason is using AI
(18:50) Leadership principles
(22:20) Looking forward to the end of 2026
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