Matters of Business cover art

Matters of Business

Matters of Business

By: Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
Listen for free

About this listen

In a time of rapid change, shaped by shifting market dynamics, institutional pressures, and evolving consumer preferences, this is the podcast that helps you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Each episode, we sit down with faculty experts to unpack complex topics and provide insights that empower you to navigate today’s fast-moving business and financial landscape with confidence.


© 2026 Matters of Business Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Building Smarter with Lean Six Sigma: How Executive MBA Students Transformed a Construction Startup

    Building Smarter with Lean Six Sigma: How Executive MBA Students Transformed a Construction Startup
    Feb 3 2026

    A classroom capstone turned into a published case study, and real operational change for a budding South Florida construction company.
    Florida Atlantic Executive MBA students and Dr. Tres Bishop walk through how Lean Six Sigma was used to diagnose process breakdowns, reduce cycle time, and reposition the business for more sustainable growth.
    Listen for practical lessons that translate beyond construction, offering tools that entrepreneurs and professionals can use across industries.

    Epiode Recorded January 29, 2026

    Business.fau.edu
    Show More Show Less
    47 mins
  • From Realtor to Researcher: Unpacking the Hidden Costs in Real Estate

    From Realtor to Researcher: Unpacking the Hidden Costs in Real Estate
    Nov 21 2025

    What happens when you bring deep academic research to the market's day-to-day realities for a real estate agent? This episode follows Dr. Trishanna Gifford, a real estate agent and owner of a construction company, who blended her extensive professional background with academic research in FAU's Executive Ph.D. programs.

    Recorded November 7, 2025

    Business.fau.edu
    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
  • ESG Explained: Why It Matters for Businesses and Investors

    ESG Explained: Why It Matters for Businesses and Investors
    Oct 24 2025

    We sit down with Anna Agapova, finance professor at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business, to unpack the world of ESG, Environmental, Social, and Governance. Whether you’re a business leader, investor, or simply curious about sustainable finance, this conversation will help you understand why ESG is shaping the future of business and how companies can build trust through transparency and storytelling.

    Recorded September 2025

    Business.fau.edu
    Show More Show Less
    24 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.