
As Florida strengthens its position as a hub for innovation and business growth, our state continues to attract people and companies from around the world. This activity is changing the face of Florida’s key sectors and solidifying our state’s standing as one of the nation’s top-performing markets.
Each year, Florida Trend magazine celebrates 500 visionaries behind this transformation in the Florida 500. This collection of the state’s most influential business leaders includes change-makers in a range of industries, including real estate, law, finance & banking, hospitality, art & culture, and philanthropy.
The ‘Most Influential Business Leaders’ of 2024, a reflect our firm’s diversity in practice and reach across the state. — Read on to learn about several Schwartz Media Strategies clients who are shaping Florida’s future.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED
“It’s vital to find moments of levity and humor. Don’t take yourself too seriously in life or business. Find time to laugh with your friends, family and team.”

ON MENTORSHIP
“My greatest mentors have been and continue to be the women, youth and children we shelter at Lotus House and the dedicated team of alumni of our program who give back so selflessly to those who follow in their footsteps.”

Albert E. Dotson Jr.
Bilzin Sumberg
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
“Our state has proven to be resilient and robust over time. That strength has been a key factor in driving investment, tourism, and population and business growth.”

Jorge Gonzalez
City National Bank of Florida
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
“Mindset is what separates the best from the rest.”

Philippe Houdard
Pipeline Workspaces
ON MENTORSHIP
“My extended family in France all worked in farming, and none had careers remotely related to what I do today, but they remain the largest influence on my daily life.”

Arnaud Karsenti
13th Floor Investments
MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA
“How you do anything is how you do everything.”

Alan Kluger
Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine P.L.
IF I WERE GOVERNOR
“I would substantially increase the funds available for education and school activities. We have such a great opportunity to teach, mold and set examples.”

WHAT I’VE LEARNED
“The true character of an individual reveals itself when that person is in a difficult situation.”

Nitin Motwani
Miami Worldcenter
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
“Surround yourself with people who are rooting for you and want to see you succeed.”

MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA
“Work hard, be honest, and treat people well and the rest will follow.”

Peter Prieto
Podhurst Orseck, P.A.
ON MENTORSHIP
“My parents have been my most influential mentors. While neither of them received much of a formal education, they taught me the importance of an education and of hard work.”

Leslie Miller Saiontz
Achieve Miami
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
“Integrity should drive decision-making. Never compromise your belief system.”

Tadd Schwartz
Schwartz Media Strategies
ON MENTORSHIP
“Phyllis Apple, a public relations icon in Florida, was my first boss and instilled in me the core values which lead our company today: strong work ethic; accountability; service; and trust.”

WHAT I’M READING
“Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, The Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History”
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