“The Horse’s Mouth with Tom McManus” is a unique talk show offering opinions and facts that come straight from the source. No gossip, no hearsay, no agendas; just topics straight from the Horse’s Mouth! His guests include top of the line, high profile figures in sports, news, entertainment, business and leaders in the community. He will tackle the hard subjects in society over a beer and laughs. Today our host, Tom McManus spoke with Printella Bankhead, Adin Kikic, Todd Lebo, and Vince Cavin
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From Studio Three of Buzz TV, it’s The Horse’s Mouth with Tom McManus.
Tom McManus:
All right, time once again for another edition of The Horse’s Mouth at Tommy Mac’s—my bar, where everybody’s welcome to have a seat and get a chance to tell their story. Brought to you by our good friends at Foodies Care, a great organization helping people in our community, and of course the Daily News Network.
We’ve got some new guests, some returning guests. We’re going to talk security, commercial cleaning, data research, and artificial intelligence—and we’re going to wrap it all up right here at the bar. So let’s say hello to the panel.
Printella Bankhead is back with us from EBS Security. Welcome back, Printella. How are you doing?
Printella Bankhead:
Good.
Tom McManus:
How’s business going? What’s new for 2026?
Printella Bankhead:
Business is rocking and rolling. Security is always busy—there’s so much going on around us in the world today. Security is always needed.
Tom McManus:
Give us the scope again. Are we talking neighborhood security all the way to personal bodyguards?
Printella Bankhead:
Yes, personal bodyguards, neighborhood patrols, local businesses—we provide armed security officers. We do special events, real estate security, and government contracting. We’re really all over the place.
Tom McManus:
You were working with FEMA recently too, right?
Printella Bankhead:
Yes, with FEMA down in the Panhandle. Security is also very busy with schools—making sure we’re prepared for active shooter situations and lockdowns.
Tom McManus:
It’s the reality we live in. We’ve got to protect ourselves. Glad things are going well. And how about our Jags this past year?
Printella Bankhead:
Not bad. Looking forward to next year.
Tom McManus:
Thanks for being here.
Tom McManus:
All right, Adin Kikic is here from HydroWash 360. You’re my commercial cleaner out there—what are you seeing?
Adin Kikic:
Living where we do, things accumulate—pollen, mold, algae, dirt, salt, sand. You name it. There are a billion different stains, and it’s all about how you approach cleaning them.
We started the year strong—we just completed a new Emergency Operations Center for the State of Florida.
Tom McManus:
That’s huge. Congratulations.
Adin Kikic:
Thank you. It was a monster project—four days, about 258,000 square feet. Florida’s growth keeps things evolving, especially with commercial construction.
Tom McManus:
Especially here in Northeast Florida.
Adin Kikic:
Absolutely. Construction creates mess, and appearance is everything. When you pull up to a business and it’s dirty, that first impression matters.
Tom McManus:
No doubt.
Adin Kikic:
We’ve done everything from industrial plants to parking garages, cold storage units, warehouses, residential homes—and now we’re partnering with a company in Tampa. In March, we’ll be cleaning a 23-story skyscraper on Harbor Island using drone washing.
Tom McManus:
Drone washing?
Adin Kikic:
Yes. The drone carries the line, applies a soft wash, and rinses it off. It’s safer and more efficient. You’re going to see a lot more of that.
Tom McManus:
That’s wild. Is this your company?
Adin Kikic:
Yes sir—four years now. We’ve got six people on staff and three trucks on the road. We’re expanding.
Tom McManus:
That’s awesome. Great to have you on the show.
Tom McManus:
Todd LeBeau is back with us from Ascend2—six years in the making since your last visit. Tell us what’s new.
Todd LeBeau:
We’re a research firm focused on primary research through surveys. We work mainly with technology companies and help them with thought leadership—getting their name out while showing they understand their industry.
For example, with AI being such a big topic, we research how marketers are actually using AI to grow their businesses—what’s working, what’s not.
Tom McManus:
How long have you been tracking AI?
Todd LeBeau:
For several years now. It’s interesting to see how it’s matured. A lot of it comes down to data—how unified it is and how it’s used. Companies are now asking, “How does AI actually drive ROI and revenue, not just efficiency?”
Our research is agnostic—it’s not opinion, it’s data. That helps leaders make better decisions.
Tom McManus:
That’s huge. AI’s helped me tremendously with research and time management. I can only imagine what it’s doing for your clients.
Todd LeBeau:
Especially for companies with complex sales. AI can help filter leads and deliver the right information at the right time.
Tom McManus:
Great having you back.
Tom McManus:
Vince Cavin is here from Activate Labs. You’re deep in artificial intelligence—tell us about it.
Vince Cavin:
We launched Activate Labs late last year to help businesses get clarity around AI—especially for marketing. Businesses hear all these ideas about AI, but we help them combine tools and data into something practical that actually grows the business.
That includes market research, marketing strategy, execution, and even plugging in team roles so everyone knows what they’re responsible for.
Tom McManus:
And time savings too, right?
Vince Cavin:
Huge time and money savings. Plus creativity—AI can act like a coach. You can even ask it to think like great marketers such as David Ogilvy and get real strategic feedback.
Tom McManus:
I’m sold. I’m finally upgrading my subscription.
Vince Cavin:
2026 is really the year of clarity. People have experimented—now they want to know how AI truly fits into their business and their team.
Tom McManus:
Let’s wrap it up with something personal. What’s your favorite part of living here in Northeast Florida?
Vince Cavin:
Low cost of living, growing culture, and being a port city with huge upside. There’s a real startup resurgence happening here.
Todd LeBeau:
The friendliness. I’ve been here almost 18 years, and relationships form quickly—through church, neighbors, and community.
Adin Kikic:
The diversity. I’ve traveled all over, and Jacksonville’s mix of people makes it special.
Printella Bankhead:
I moved here in the late ’80s and I love it. The diversity, the unity, and the opportunities—especially working with the Chamber and the Women’s Business Center. We network, support each other, and grow together as a community.
Tom McManus:
That togetherness is what makes Jacksonville special.
Tom McManus:
Thank you all for being here. We wish you nothing but continued success. Make sure you check out their profiles, this conversation, and thousands more at DailyNewsNetwork.com.
Until next time—stay safe, be cool, and we’ll see you right here on The Horse’s Mouth. Cheers.
