Sep 2, 20261h 8m
What happens when education, business, and opportunity truly connect? In this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg sit down with Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Fred Heid to talk about the...
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ElevatePolk Podcast
Hosted by Chrissanne Long, Dan Thumberg · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Elevate Polk is a podcast about the ideas, people, and partnerships shaping the future of Polk County. Hosted by Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg, the show explores entrepreneurship, small business, economic development, leadership, and the systems that help communities grow stronger from the inside out.Through honest conversations, local insight, and a practical look at both opportunities and gaps, Elevate Polk highlights what it really takes to build a thriving community where innovators, business owners, and changemakers can succeed. From emerging trends in entrepreneur-led economic development to real conversations about collaboration, growth, and problem-solving, this podcast is for anyone who cares about the future of Polk County and the people building it.
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What is ElevatePolk Podcast about?
Elevate Polk is a podcast about the ideas, people, and partnerships shaping the future of Polk County. Hosted by Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg, the show explores entrepreneurship, small business, economic development, leadership, and the systems that help communities grow stronger from the inside out.
Who hosts ElevatePolk Podcast?
ElevatePolk Podcast is hosted by Chrissanne Long, Dan Thumberg. The show has published 79 episodes to date.
What has ElevatePolk Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "ElevatePolk Podcast S3 E12 #78 | "Polk is the Land of Opportunity"" (2 September 2026, 68 minutes), "ElevatePolk Podcast S3 E12 #78 | "Central Florida Business Expo"" (23 August 2026, 46 minutes), and "ElevatePolk S3 E11 #77 | My Own Worst Enemy" (26 July 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does ElevatePolk Podcast publish?
ElevatePolk Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 79 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on ElevatePolk Podcast?
Booking probability for ElevatePolk Podcast is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. ElevatePolk Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. ElevatePolk Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch ElevatePolk Podcast?
The strongest fits for ElevatePolk Podcast are Business & Management Consulting. ElevatePolk Podcast has a business audience.
About the host
Chrissanne Long, Dan Thumberg hosts ElevatePolk Podcast, a business podcast with 79 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 23, 202646 minThe Central Florida Business Expo is more than a trade show—it’s a chance to see just how much business opportunity already exists right here in Polk County and throughout Central Florida. In this episode of ElevatePolk...
Episode #77
ElevatePolk S3 E11 #77 | My Own Worst Enemy
Jul 26, 202659 minAre you working toward progress—or quietly standing in your own way? In Episode 11 of the Elevate Polk Podcast, Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg get honest about perfectionism, analysis paralysis and the hidden cost of...
Jun 17, 202659 minAI is everywhere — but is it actually helping your business, or just creating more noise? In this episode of the Elevate Polk Podcast, Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg dive into the real-world use of AI for business...
Jun 3, 20261h 7mWhat happens when a community suddenly wakes up to a public process that has technically been available all along? In this episode of ElevatePolk, Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg unpack the conversation surrounding...
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May 28, 20261h 16mLakeland is growing, and the decisions being made today will shape what it feels like to live, work, build, and do business here for years to come. In this episode of Elevate Polk, @ChrissanneLong and Dan @thumberg sit...
Episode #73
S3 E7 #73 "Meet Omar Arroyo"
May 21, 202657 minIn this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg sit down with Omar Arroyo, a Polk County entrepreneur, construction business owner, Haines City public servant, husband, and father whose story...
Episode #72
S3 E6 #72 "Pay to Play"
May 12, 202655 minIn this episode of the ElevatePolk Podcast Dan Thumberg and Chrissanne Long dig into a difficult but important question for Polk County’s business and civic community: Are we building relationships that are truly...
Episode #71
S3 E5 #71 "The Bill Comes Due"
May 6, 20261h 19mEpisode Notes: Episode 5, “The Bill Comes Due” What does public transit have to do with economic development, workforce access, infrastructure, local government budgets, and the future of Polk County? More than most...
Episode #70
S3 E4 #70 "No Man's Land"
Apr 29, 202652 minEpisode Notes: Episode 4, “No Man’s Land” In this episode of Elevate Polk , Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg dig into the phrase “No Man’s Land” and what it reveals about Polk County’s identity, reputation, and small...
Episode #69
S3 E3 #69 From Classroom to Commerce
Apr 22, 202657 minIn this episode of the ElevatePolk Podcast , we sit down with Shauna Dykes of Junior Achievement of Polk County to explore how students are being prepared for the real world through hands-on learning, business exposure...
Episode #68
S3 E2 #68: Our Greatest Export
Apr 15, 202656 minTopics discussed in this episode: Why the phrase “Our Greatest Export” became the framing for the episode and what it suggests about local talent loss. Polk County’s Innovation Intelligence Index data, including the gap...
Apr 9, 202652 minAfter a long hiatus, ElevatePolk is back. In this relaunch episode, Chrissanne Long and Dan Thumberg pull back the curtain on how the podcast started, why it went quiet, and why now feels like the right time to bring it...
Episode #66
Helping You to Help(Her)
Oct 27, 202151 minOn this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate talk with the founder of Help(Her), Teresa O’Brien, and enjoy listening to her incredible story. Teresa is a mother of three adopted children, all the same age. She...
Episode #65
The Business of Coaching
Sep 22, 202156 minOn this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate talk with Clarke Freed about entrepreneurial growth coaching and the aspects of both having a coach and being a coach to others. Clarke, having been Chrissanne’s...
Episode #64
From Welfare to 5-Star
Sep 8, 202153 minOn this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne talks with business owners Jeanna and Mark Parker about the growth of their business as not just a mindset, but what they refer to as a "heartset". Six years after opening...
Episode #63
For the Love of Polk County
Sep 1, 202143 minOn this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and bestselling author Peter Kageyama meet for Elevate Polk’s first-ever remote podcast. 🖥 Chrissanne and Peter discuss the importance of not only acknowledging, but thanking...
Episode #62
The Secret is in the Data!
Aug 25, 202155 minIn this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate talk about looking at marketing from the angle of prioritizing data, because the facts are that numbers never lie. In marketing, one of the big components of...
Episode #61
Good Things Happen Over Coffee
Aug 18, 202153 minOn this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate talk to TJ Zimmerman from Concord Coffee about how they became one of Lakeland’s favorite local coffee shops. TJ dives into the dream behind Concord - we bet you...
Episode #60
To Scale Or Not To Scale?
Jul 28, 202148 minHello Polk County! On this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate talk about the importance of understanding when it is (or isn’t) time to scale your business. No matter how big or small your business starts, the...
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Tom Phillips
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Mark Parker
Professor Emeritus of English at James Madison University, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston
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Joe Cruz
Chief Pizza and Beer Officer, California Transportation Commission
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Eddie Crockett
Authentic You Empowerment
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