Episodes

  • 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

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    24 mins
  • From Waste to Wins: How Lean Six Sigma Drives Impact Across Industries
    Sep 24 2025

    Lean Six Sigma has helped manufacturers cut costs and boost efficiency for decades, but its real power lies in its adaptability.

    In this episode, Dr. Tres Bishop shares how service industries like healthcare, education, and government can use these tools to solve big problems. We talk about the importance of leadership buy-in, the role of training, and how even small process changes can lead to major results.

    Recorded September 12, 2025

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    27 mins
  • What’s Next for Travel? AI, Cruises & Cost-Conscious Getaways
    Jul 31 2025

    In this episode of Matters of Business, we sit down with hospitality and tourism management director Peter Ricci to explore how the industry is adapting to economic uncertainty and rapid technological change. From AI-powered restaurant reservations to dynamic cruise pricing and the new no-tax-on-tips provision, Peter shares insights on how businesses and travelers can navigate the evolving landscape.

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    30 mins
  • Navigating Downside Risks: Is Now a Strategic Time to Invest in the Market?
    Jun 23 2025

    This week's episode features David Fang, associate professor of accounting in the College of Business. He's diving into the complexities of downside risks, stock market volatility and how to think strategically about the timing of investing.

    This episode was recorded June 5, 2025.

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    43 mins
  • Supply Chains and Risk Management in the Age of Tariffs
    May 2 2025

    This week, we are joined by Steven Carnovale, associate professor of supply chain management here in the College of Business. We're exploring the tricky world of supply chains and how firms are navigating the uncertainties with tariffs.

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    35 mins
  • Unpacking Inflation, the Economy and Tariffs
    Feb 24 2025

    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.

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    33 mins