"St. Pete X" w/ Joe Hamilton; Lisa Speer Vickers - Realty ONE Group & Speer Dream Foundation

In this episode of the SPX, Joe Hamilton interviews Lisa Speer Vickers, daughter of the prolific entrepreneur Roy Speer. Lisa recounts her upbringing in a household driven by her father's diverse business ventures, which ranged from a utility company and real estate to oil and financial institutions. She shares her early memories of her father's entrepreneurial spirit and the dynamic between her parents that fueled their family’s success. Lisa delves into her involvement with Home Shopping Network (HSN), remembering how the business evolved from local radio sales to forging a whole new business vertical. Lisa shares her current endeavors, including the Speer Dream Foundation. She discusses the foundation's mission to support transformational projects and community initiatives, emphasizing a strategic approach to philanthropy that aims for lasting impact. Lisa also touches on her successful real estate business, Realty One Group Sunshine, and its unique commission structure designed to support agents' growth. Throughout the podcast, Lisa reflects on the lessons learned from her family's entrepreneurial journey and how those principles guide her current work with her husband Brett in both business and philanthropy.

St Pete X features business and civic leaders in St. Petersburg Florida who share their insight, expertise and love of our special city. An initiative of the St. Petersburg Group, St Pete X strives to connect and elevate the city by sharing the voices of its citizens, and to bring awareness to the opportunities offered by the great St. Petersburg renaissance. #spx #stpetex #stpetecatalyst #joehamilton #lisaspeer #tampabay #radio #radiostpete