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Welcome to Florida State University's official entrepreneurship and innovation podcast, The InNOLEvation® Mindset! Hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. This podcast features audio and video versions of our podcast, which highlights student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators from FSU.
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Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, hosted by Mark McNees and powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, we welcome Gerry Gonzalez, the founder and CEO of Coal Plunge Community. Gerry, a former student and president of the FSU Beach Volleyball Club, shares his journey into the world of cold plunging. He discusses the numerous physical and mental benefits, the social aspects of cold plunges, and how he turned it into a thriving business. Gerry delves into the challenges and successes of organizing cold plunge events, the financial logistics, and his future plans for expanding the business. Whether you're curious about cold plunges or looking for entrepreneurial inspiration, this episode has it all!
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:50 What is Cold Plunge?
01:29 Personal Benefits of Cold Plunging
03:00 Gerry's First Cold Plunge Experience
05:28 Building a Cold Plunge Community
08:24 Launching the Cold Plunge Business
10:45 First Major Event and Financial Model
19:36 The Buzz Around Peak Pulse Run Club
20:27 Planning the Next Event
21:06 Logistics and Collaborations
22:04 Challenges with Ice and Equipment
23:34 Future Plans and Graduation
24:12 Scaling and Business Ideas
34:43 Reflections and Advice
37:02 Conclusion and Podcast Outro
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