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Brian Framson

PresidentCitrus America Inc

Orlando, FL

Skills

Profit Improvement
Business Strategy
Fresh Juice

About

Juicing guy for more than a decade. 20 years of international business experience working for large blue chip publicly traded companies prior to becoming an juicing entrepreneur.

Published content

15 Leaders Share Industry Innovations and Events They Can't Wait to Experience

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Business leaders across sectors are excited about these upcoming technology trends, industry shifts and networking events in 2025 and beyond. Many industries are sitting at a crossroads right now, where artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, social change and culture are converging in ways that promise to redefine entire fields. From tech-fueled transformations to cultural shifts and long-awaited events, industry leaders are looking ahead to these changes with optimism and energy.  Below, members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the innovations and upcoming moments that have them most excited, and why they believe these developments will spark lasting impact.

11 Ways Companies Can Embrace Adaptability in a Changing World

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Those companies unwilling to change may find it difficult to keep up with evolving customer needs. The only true constant in the culture space is change. With fast-moving trends, quickly shifting consumer behaviors and often unexpected global events, the culture space can be difficult to navigate if you’re not willing to roll with the punches. The ability to pivot, rethink their strategy and embrace change often separates thriving companies from those that fall behind. If businesses want to succeed in this industry, they’ll need to make adaptability an important part of their strategy and company culture. To help, 11 business leaders from Rolling Stone Culture Council describe the importance of adaptability in their own companies and offer up their best tips for successfully implementing it into your own organization.

14 Business Leaders Share the Early Career Advice That Still Guides Them Today

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Many of today's most successful leaders got to where they are thanks to words of wisdom they received early in their career journeys. The lessons we carry from early in our careers often shape how we lead, create and collaborate in the present. Whether it was advice about trusting your instincts, staying true to your voice or learning from failure, the right words at the right time can echo for decades. Below, members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the formative advice they received early on and how it continues to influence their work and perspectives today. Read on for their inspiring insights that you can take into your own professional journey.

11 Traits Leaders Will Need to Succeed in Today's Market

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Business may be changing, but certain leadership traits are timeless. At a time of economic uncertainty, social media and a tug-of-war between at-home and in-office work, running a business means taking on entirely new challenges current business leaders may not have ever experienced. To succeed, leaders will need to develop new skill sets and cultivate or improve certain traits that will allow them to confidently lead now and as the business landscape continues to change.  Here, the business leaders of Rolling Stone Culture Council discuss 11 of those traits, sharing why they believe all leaders need to cultivate them in order to succeed in today’s market.

10 Bad Practices That Could Be Derailing Your Customer Service Efforts

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Don’t let these blunders ruin your customer relationships. Poor customer service can have a big effect on a business’s ability to succeed. And while a smile and a helpful attitude can go a long way toward creating a positive experience for a customer, they aren’t the only aspects of customer service that need to be focused on. Whether it’s slow response times or even relying too heavily on customer self-help tools, there may be some practices you don’t even realize are hurting your relationships with your customers.  Pinpointing your company’s bad practices is essential if you want to improve your customer service efforts and, as a result, the overall happiness of your customers. To get started, consider this list of bad practices that could be derailing your company's customer service efforts, courtesy of Rolling Stone Culture Council business leaders.

Eight Ways to Balance Business Innovation With Financial Stability

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Experimenting with a new product or service shouldn’t come at the expense of your core business. It can be said that all businesses are in the business of making money. Regardless of what product they sell or what service they provide, all businesses need to make money in order to survive and, hopefully, thrive. But there’s another component businesses need in order to thrive, at least in the long term: innovation. If businesses don’t innovate or improve upon their current offerings, they may not ever grow or reach their true potential. However, innovation can be risky, as not all ideas will be profitable or accepted by customers. To find that balance between making money in order to survive and making room for innovation, business leaders should consider the following eight tips from the experts of Rolling Stone Culture Council. Here, they discuss the key to balancing innovation with the financial need to stick with what works, ensuring business leaders can still pay the bills.

Company details

Citrus America Inc

Company bio

Citrus America, Inc. helps North American companies earn Healthy Profits from Commercial Juicing. We target in-store, on-location, on-demand juicing solutions for the freshest possible juice experience. Grocery stores, hotels, bars, restaurants, clubs, fitness centers, universities, health facilities are all locations where fresh juice is in demand. Once you start drinking fresh orange juice... wow... you'll see. Drink margaritas and other cocktails with fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, or even fresh tangerines and you've changed your perspective on what a high-end cocktail is all about.

Industry

Food & Beverage

Area of focus

Food and Beverage
Fresh Juice
Profit Improvement

Company size

2 - 10