More Than BNI Dr. Ivan Misner, BNI.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 653 Dr. Ivan Misner Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985 the organization now has over 10,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Each year, BNI passes millions of referrals resulting in billions of dollars’ worth of business for its members. Dr. Misner’s Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California. He is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 26 books including one of his latest books – Who’s in Your Room? He is also a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has been a university professor as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of La Verne. Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by both Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world. He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, the BBC, and The Today Show on NBC. Among his many awards, he has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Red Cross and has been the recipient of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award. He is proud that he and his late wife, Elisabeth, are the Co-Founders of the BNI Charitable Foundation. They also reached “empty nester” status after happily raising their three children. Oh, and in his spare time!!! he is also an amateur magician and a black belt in karate.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Ivan Misner about setting healthy boundaries in your personal life and business life. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why it’s important to be selective about the people you let in your life. ●    How people in your life will leave fingerprints on your brain that will last long after they leave. ●    How there are polite ways to set boundaries and get people out of your life. ●    Why giving attention to bad behavior just exacerbates it and how you should ignore it. ●    How you should fire clients who are impossibly difficult.   Connect with Ivan: Guest Contact Info Twitter @IvanMisner Instagram Facebook facebook.com/IvanMisner.BNIFounder LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ivanmisner Links Mentioned: bni.com Ivanmisner.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

652: Marketing Trends for 2021 , Ryan Cote, Ballantine   Marketing Trends for 2021 Ryan Cote, Ballantine   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 652 Ryan Cote Ryan Cote is the Director of Digital Services and Partner at Ballantine, a third-generation, family-owned direct mail and digital marketing company based out of Fairfield, NJ. Ballantine has been serving small-business clients since 1966, when it was founded by Ryan’s great-uncle. Ryan has been with his family’s agency since 2003, and today he manages the growing digital marketing division.   From lead generation to marketing strategy for small businesses, Ryan and his company rise above the get-featured-quick schemes so often attributed to digital marketing. He loves to geek out on technical marketing talk as well as work with real-world business owners about growing their book of business in today’s online world.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ryan Cote about marketing trends for 2021. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why manufacturers need help creating a lead generation tool for their business. ●    How business websites need to be more than online brochure, they need a call to action. ●    How COVID-19 forced many manufacturers to turn their website into an ecommerce site. ●    Why businesses should use social media to promote the content they create. ●    How making small and steady improvements every day leads to a lot of progress.   Connect with Ryan: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ballantinecorp @morningupgrade Instagram @ballantinecorp Facebook facebook.com/ballantinecorp facebook.com/morningupgrade LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-ballantine-corporation Links Mentioned: ballantine.com Morningupgrade.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

651: Lessons Learned from Scaling 10x in 3 Years , Brian Covey, LoanDepot Lessons Learned from Scaling 10x in 3 Years Brian Covey, loanDepot – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 651 Brian Covey Brian Covey is one of the Southeast’s top mortgage professionals. As the Vice President of Regional Production for TN, AL, MS and LA Sales Teams, Brian’s days are spent coaching, mentoring, and training Loan Originators in order to consistently achieve their personal, professional, and financial objectives, as well as the needs of their clients.  Leading the region with industry expertise and a passion for growth, Brian has maintained and expanded the founding Nashville team and introduced loanDepot into new markets from Memphis to Birmingham all the way down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With a background in coaching and recruiting, Brian constantly challenges his team to strive for more and helps each assistant, consultant, and manager reach their full potential. Whether it’s assisting managers with their pipeline or assisting consultants with their files, Brian believes in giving each team member and home buyer an exceptional experience.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Covey about lessons learned from scaling 10x in 3 years. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How having a growth mindset allows businesses to grow rapidly. ●    Why adaptability and recognizing opportunities is important for business owners. ●    Why being a good leader means knowing what your team members want. ●    How coached leaders who are intentional about their growth over perform. ●    Why people should never be afraid to ask for opportunities.   Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Instagram @thebriancovey Facebook facebook.com/brian.covey.1422 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brian-covey Links Mentioned: briancovey.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growth in Challenging Times Brian Johnson, Main & Johnson   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 650 Brian Johnson Brian Johnson is the Founder and Owner of Main & Johnson, a Charlotte, North Carolina, based Business Consulting & Coaching company, aimed at seeing small to medium-sized businesses thrive, not just survive. Main & Johnson partners with business owners to bridge the gap between what success they have had and the success they seek. Brian and his team specialize in driving accountability, long-term growth, and accelerated results with an outside perspective to blend with business owners’ knowledge and experience.   Brian has a strong background in building multimillion-dollar business units within Fortune-500 companies. His background includes creating commercial strategies, which incorporates segmentation of markets for several regions, P&L management, and organizational design. Brian is a persuasive and adaptable top-performer who is skilled in establishing, managing, and mentoring key executives and business owners as well as individual contributors in a business. He has a passion for changing the cultural fabric of people leadership, marketing, and sales in companies by empowering teams to exceed goals. Whether a business leader is trying to break through a plateau, scale-up, or plan for an exit, Brian is the strategy ninja for the job.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Johnson about growth during challenging times. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How many people have great ideas who need help driving future success. ●    Why business owners need everything in order to have a successful launch. ●    How most business owners have their 10th year figured out, not their first year. ●    Why businesses can’t get the bottom line they need without a good top line. ●    How raising prices allows business owners to find their true price buyers.   Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/MainandJohnson LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brianjohnson28120 Links Mentioned: businessconsultingharlotte.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

649: Synaptic Alchemy , Steven Cardinale, SynapticAlchemy.com Synaptic Alchemy Steven Cardinale, SynapticAlchemy.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 649 Steven Cardinale Business has always fascinated Steven Cardinale. Having to make decisions under uncertainty with limited data piqued his curiosity. Being involved in entrepreneurial ventures, startups, large Fortune 500 product development teams and C-Suite strategy sessions has given Steven the perspective to combine different thought processes to move ideas forward. Studying Economics at UCLA to earning an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, to working with some of the largest organizations around, such as Eli Lily, Janus Funds, IBM, PwC, and the J. Paul Getty Museum, to founding, operating, and successfully navigating the M&A exit process for his own SaaS company has given Steven insights from every angle of the success and innovation spectrum. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Steven Cardinale about his book, Synaptic Alchemy. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How there are three separate segments to owning a company and what they are. ● How owning a business is never about you, it’s about pleasing the customers. ● Why entrepreneurs need to understand themselves to start and grow a company. ● How creating something requires business owners to destroy something first. ● Why entrepreneurs have to know how they express themselves to the world. Connect with Steven: Guest Contact Info Twitter @scardinale Instagram @synapticalchemy Facebook facebook.com/synapticalchemy LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/stevencardinale Links Mentioned: synapticalchemy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

648: The Home Talent Group, Tom Gribby, The Home Talent Group   The Home Talent Group Tom Gribby, The Home Talent Group   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 648 Tom Gribby Tom Gribby is a Talent Agent and former actor. He appeared as an actor in features such as Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Aaja Nachle & London Dreams. Tom founded The Home Talent Group, a London based Talent Agency, successfully representing musical theatre performers and actors in all areas of the industry: Theatre, Television, Film, Commercials and Dance, where he continues as Head Agent.   He made his producing debut in February 2020 with the UK Premiere of The Pirate Queen by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg: a one night charity concert at the London Coliseum in aid of Leukaemia UK, starring Rachel Tucker and Hannah Waddingham, Jai McDowall, Matt Pagan, Earl Carpenter, Daniel Boys and an ensemble and choir cast of over 60 performers.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tom Gribby about The Home Talent Group. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How people working in theater were really affected by the pandemic. ●    Why the pandemic actually helped voice over talent flourish. ●    How moving business online has made The Home Talent Group more accessible. ●    Why it’s important for people working in this industry to be themselves. ●    How people need to highlight the diamonds in their CVs and résumés.   Connect with Tom: Guest Contact Info Twitter @hometalentgroup Instagram @hometalentgroup Facebook facebook.com/HOMETalentGroup Links Mentioned: hometalentgroup.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

647: Founding Comedy Central , Art Bell, ArtBellWriter.com   Founding Comedy Central Art Bell, ArtBellWriter.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 647 Art Bell Upon graduating college, Art Bell got a job at CBS, then HBO, where he started the Comedy Channel that became Comedy Central. After that he was President of Court TV, then worked for a while as a consultant to a bunch of television companies. His most interesting and least successful project was commercializing 3D television. After Art left the TV business, he took some writing courses and found he loved writing. Constant Comedy is his first book, not counting a humor book he wrote with a couple other guys while at Comedy Central. Art hopes to write some more books.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Art Bell about founding Comedy Central. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How Comedy Central wasn’t born fully formed or immediately successful. ●    Why people should talk about their ideas to co-workers, friends, and family. ●    How it’s really important to have a lot of passion about your idea. ●    Why elevator pitches might not be the best way to showcase your ideas. ●    How business owners need to be prepared to fail and to lead.   Connect with Art: Guest Contact Info Instagram @artbellauthor Facebook facebook.com/artbellauthor LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/artbell Links Mentioned: artbellwriter.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rule of 26 Michael Buzinski, Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 646 Michael Buzinski Michael “Buzz” Buzinski is a life-long entrepreneur, a digital marketing thought leader, an author, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing. He has worked with over 750 service-based businesses and helped them make their digital marketing S.I.M.P.L.E. (Streamline, Identify, Market Research, Plan, Launch, and Evaluate). Using the Rule of 26, Michael can double any website’s revenue.   Michael’s sole mission is to help entrepreneurs avoid the time drain and frustration of managing profitable digital marketing campaigns. Michael and the team at Buzzworthy work exclusively on the integrated marketing needs of privately-owned businesses. Their service offerings are focused on increasing their clients’ digital presence, and they are dedicated to the bottom line while creating the highest return on investment and giving business owners the freedom to focus on their business. Buzzworthy has been nationally recognized by the American Marketing Association for its innovative approach to digital marketing for small to medium-sized businesses.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michael Buzinski about the Rule of 26. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How small to medium sized businesses are the backbone of the American economy. ●    How many new businesses forget to put together a marketing budget for their business plan. ●    Why people underestimate their brand and think they don’t have the influence they do. ●    How many people forget how expensive it is to grow a business and aren’t charging enough for their services. ●    How people with an exit strategy think they will get a lot of money for their business when they might not.   Connect with Michael: Guest Contact Info Instagram @buzzworthymarketing LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/urbuzzworthy Links Mentioned: buzzworthy.biz   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

645: Ironman Mindset for Business, Robert Clinkenbeard, The Radix Group   Ironman Mindset for Business Robert Clinkenbeard, The Radix Group   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 645 Robert Clinkenbeard Robert Clinkenbeard is the CEO of The Radix Group which has offices in Greenville, Phoenix and the UK. He is an entrepreneur, an author, senior leader in the Entrepreneur’s Organization and a four-time Ironman. The Radix Group will transform performance by surrounding you with experts to build structure, accountability, and consistent execution. He’s serviced on multiple boards of directors and is currently on the Eastern Regional Board of Directors of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) as an Area Director. In his first book, Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs, Robert takes about the firming up your vision, your mindset needed to work through challenges to achieve your goal, and the importance of surrounding yourself with coaches or mentors.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Robert Clinkenbeard about his book, Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the Ironman Mindset helps entrepreneurs find success in business. ●    Why it’s important to have the right team surrounding you in your business. ●    How making incremental steps forward will eventually get you to your goal. ●    How podcasts are a great way to get experts to share their stories to help others. ●    How the Ironman Mindset is about running a marathon, not a sprint.   Connect with Robert: Guest Contact Info Twitter @theradixgroup Facebook facebook.com/theradixgroup LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/theradixgroupllc Links Mentioned: theradixgroupllc.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

644: How to DisneyFi Your Business , Vance Morris, DeliverServiceNow.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 644 Vance Morris Vance Morris spent 10 years working for the mouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He was on the opening team of the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, a Night Club Manager at Pleasure Island, Service Trainer aboard the Empress Lilly and on the revitalization team of the Contemporary Resort. At the Contemporary, Vance got his crowning achievement, designing, opening and operating Chef Mickey’s, Disney’s flagship Character Dining experience.   After leaving Disney (yes, people do leave), he utilized his skills to rescue or improve many of America’s companies and government agencies. His clients include Legal Seafoods, NASA, Rain Forest Cafe, Compass Group and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.   Tiring of corporate life (and 2 layoffs), Vance opened his own bricks and mortar business in 2007. After meteoric growth of his service business, other entrepreneurs began to seek him out for advice and council.   Vance has shared the stage with Dan Kennedy, Steve Spurrier, Lou Ferrigno, Joe Theismann, Lee Cockerell, Dave Dee, Penn Jillette and many of the world’s premier entrepreneurs.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Vance Morris about how to DisneyFi your business. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How there are 7 key ways people can DisneyFi their business. ●    Why a small brick and mortar business should want to DisneyFi. ●    How you don’t want to copy Disney, but instead adapt what they are doing to your industry. ●    How DisneyFi means to create amazing experiences out of the mundane. ●    Why the experience that you provide is what separates you from your competition.   Connect with Vance: Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: deliverservicenow.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teaching Kids STEM at Home Oscar Pedroso, Thimble.io   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 643 Oscar Pedroso Oscar Pedroso is founder/CEO of Thimble - an education tech business based in Buffalo, NY that prepares kids for 21st century careers in robotics, coding, machine learning, and other STEM disciplines. His team is working with over 250 schools in all 50 states and 30 countries and has a plan to reach 3 million students by 2024. Prior to founding Thimble, Oscar worked as a K-12 educator and college admission officer - recruiting high school students for admission into top universities. In his roles, he worked closely with underrepresented students - inspiring them to pursue STEM majors and careers - even if STEM wasn't their first choice.    Oscar is a first generation high school and college graduate, and entrepreneur. His family hails from Honduras. In his free time, Oscar enjoys swimming, making wine, mentoring newbie founders, and becoming a better cook in the kitchen.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Oscar Pedroso about teaching kids STEM at home. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why STEM learning should be for everyone, not just the “nerds.” ●    How Thimble was created because people wanted to build robots and drones but didn’t have a starting point. ●    How Thimble has two programs, one for parents and one for schools and how they operate.   Connect with Oscar: Guest Contact Info Twitter @Thimbleio Instagram @official_thimbleio Facebook facebook.com/thimbleio Links Mentioned: thimble.io   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotional Healing Alicia Blagrove, EmotionalHealingBlog.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 642 Alicia Blagrove Alicia Blagrove is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. She has dedicated more than ten years and 3,500 hours to her own emotional healing, empowerment, and personal development.   During this time, Alicia learned many methods that work and many methods that don’t work. She now has tools and methods that do work quickly and successfully. She is able to help women achieve results in less time and with less effort.   Alicia went from being broke, unhappy, and insecure to being financially stable, happier, and self-confident. It is her mission to help other women move from pain to power, so they can live the life they truly desire.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Alicia Blagrove about emotional healing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How women can struggle as entrepreneurs by holding onto negative beliefs. ●    Why letting go of things in the unconscious can make your physiology change. ●    How letting go of pain from past experiences can help entrepreneurs grow. ●    Why a lot of people struggle with limiting beliefs and how to get over them. ●    How most people don’t pay attention to the ways that they speak to themselves.   Connect with Alicia: Guest Contact Info Twitter @HealingYourPain Instagram @aliciablagrove Facebook facebook.com/FemmeEmpowermentCoach LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/aliciablagrove Links Mentioned: emotionalhealingblog.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

641: Reinventing Sugar , Thom King, Steviva Brands Inc   Reinventing Sugar Thom King, Steviva Brands Inc.   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 641 Thom King Thom King is an Entrepreneur, Author and self-described 'bio-hacker.' He has made it his life’s work to study food science and use his knowledge to help people. Thom is the founder and CEO of Steviva Brands Inc., one of the largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of natural sweeteners. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Thom King about reinventing sugar. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How taking big risks can lead to big rewards for business owners. ●    How there are chocolate chips that are sweetened with Steviva, not sugar. ●    How Steviva plans to create more products that aren’t sweetened with sugar. ●    Why businesses owners need to have a well-defined exit strategy. ●    Why entrepreneurs might not make the best CEOs.   Connect with Thom: Guest Contact Info Twitter @steviva Instagram @stevivabrands Facebook facebook.com/steviva Links Mentioned: steviva.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

640: Kindness Gets Stories Sold , Jennifer Jordan-Pellerin, Film Forward   Kindness Gets Stories Sold Jennifer Jordan-Pellerin, Film Forward   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 640 Jennifer Jordan Pellerin Jennifer Jordan-Pellerin loves the power of a great film. A film can inspire one to greatness, it can further one’s compassion, knowledge, and personal power. And, it all begins with a wonderful story. To Jen, combining the use of storytelling and expression on film is one of the most powerful tools in solving the issues that our global community faces.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jennifer Jordan-Pellerin about using kindness to sell stories. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How Film Forward services the underdogs of film like independent film makers. ●    How Film Forward helps film makers do things on their own terms without a studio. ●    Why people who want to work in the entertainment industry shouldn’t give up. ●    Why people who believe in their idea and project shouldn’t take no for an answer. ●    How doors will open for people who are genuine and have integrity.     Connect with Jennifer: Guest Contact Info Instagram @filmfowardllc Links Mentioned: filmforwardllc.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

639: Solving the Marriage Problem , Tim Kellis, HappyRelationships.com   Solving the Marriage Problem Tim Kellis, HappyRelationships.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 639 Tim Kellis Renowned Wall Street analyst Tim Kellis takes on what could be considered society’s biggest problem today, divorce. The journey that led to him tackling such a significant issue was both personal and professional. After a successful career that eventually landed him on Wall Street Tim met what he thought was the girl of his dreams, only to see that relationship end with bitterness and anger. The journey included work with a marital therapist, and after he discovered the therapist wasn’t really helping decided to tackle the issue himself. He is here to teach couples how to create a lifelong marriage.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tim Kellis about solving the marriage problem. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the solution to the marriage problem is making sure there is equality. ●    Why control is one of the biggest issues found in failed marriages. ●    How a specific mental process leads people into having arguments. ●    Why people need to connect the dots between their fear and anger. ●    How equality comes from communication and appreciating your partners skills.   Connect with Tim: Guest Contact Info Twitter @timkellis Links Mentioned: happyrelationship.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

638: What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs, Prince, and Paul McCartney About Innovation   What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs, Prince, and Paul McCartney About Innovation Kelli Richards, KelliRichards.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 638 Kelli Richards Kelli Richards is recognized as a leader and a trailblazer in the world of digital media where Silicon Valley meets Hollywood. She was a long-time Apple exec in charge of music and entertainment and has worked with tech & media execs, celebs, musicians, innovators and entrepreneurs fostering new ways to re-imagine content creation, monetization and distribution to delight consumers. In a nutshell, suffice it to say that she works on cool things with cool people.   She’s also been certified as a coach and has served as a trusted advisor to these same individuals as they’ve approached their “what’s next” crossroads. In this context, she has supported them holistically across both their professional and personal lives to re-invent and pivot such that their lives are more fulfilling and more focused on what really matters to them. She thrives in working with purpose-driven, creative, innovative and forward-thinking women who want more meaning from their work and their lives as they fine-tune their legacies.   Kelli is known as a thought leader as host of her own podcast, has published several books and scores of articles in leading publications, and is frequently sought after as a guest contributor for select podcasts and events. She holds an MBA, two coaching certifications (focused on integrative coaching), & has been honored as a “Top 100 Woman of Influence” by Silicon Valley Business Journal.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kelli Richards about lessons learned from working with Steve Jobs, Prince, and Paul McCartney. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why having a mentor is incredibly important for people trying to find success. ●    How working on the cutting edge allows people to be opportunistic. ●    Why people need to foster and cultivate their relationships with their mentors. ●    How Hollywood and Silicone Valley have converged over the last 20 years. ●    Why companies are going to see a pushback from people who don’t want to pay for every app separately.   Connect with Kelli: Guest Contact Info Twitter @kellirichards Instagram @kellirichards Facebook facebook.com/allaccessgroup LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kellirichards Links Mentioned: kellirichards.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

637: The Money Advantage ,Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner, The Money Advantage   The Money Advantage Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner, The Money Advantage   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 637 Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner Rachel Marshall is the Co-Founder, Chief Financial Educator, and Content Strategist of The Money Advantage. She is known for making money simple, fun, and doable. She’s currently writing a book about her near-death experience and how it became the springboard for her family’s multi-generational legacy of more than money.   Bruce Wehner is the Lead Advisor of The Money Advantage, where he designs and communicates the individualized solutions that help their clients increase cash flow and financial control. Bruce leans on his experience as an educator and varsity head coach, lifelong entrepreneur, and real estate investor. He is a Nelson Nash Institute Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioner who has been practicing Infinite Banking since his parents started his first policy when he was a young child. Bruce and Rachel are the co-hosts of The Money Advantage podcast, the popular business and personal finance show. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner about their podcast, The Money Advantage. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why the traditional Wall Street model is broken. ●    How it’s important for people to have streams of revenue coming from multiple sources. ●    Why investors are making mistakes within the broken Wall Street model. ●    How investors don’t have control over how much money they make from retirement. ●    How the intentions of a 401k was originally only meant to supplement pensions.   Connect with Rachel and Bruce: Guest Contact Info Twitter @Money_Advantage Instagram @themoneyadvantabe Facebook facebook.com/TheMoneyAdvantage LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/rachelmarshall linkedin.com/company/themoneyadvantage Links Mentioned: themoneyadvantage.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Perfect Fit Ghost Writer Danielle Perlin-Good, danielleperlingood.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 636 Danielle Perlin-Good Danielle Perlin-Good is a prominent ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor. She works with emerging C-suite leaders to unleash their memoirs, self-help, and personal growth non-fiction books so they can share their powerful legacies and transform lives. Maneuvering cumbersome—and sometimes traumatic—stories into beautiful, error-free non-fiction books full of sensory details, profound dialogue, and heartwarming characters is her absolute favorite part of being a ghostwriter.  Since 2008, Danielle has written and edited hundreds of articles, books, social media content, e-newsletters, and more. She went from working overnight shifts at the Tribune Company to corporate digital marketing gigs, one of which was at Albert Whitman & Co., an esteemed children's publishing house. Danielle uses mindset techniques, exceptional editing skills, and quantum healing modalities to ensure her clients develop a beautifully crafted and publishable book that they will forever cherish. In her free time, Danielle enjoys swimming, practicing yoga, being outside, and spending time with her husband and their son.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Danielle Perlin-Good about finding your perfect-fit ghost writer. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How having the right mindset is one of the four pillars of success. ●    Why our mindset needs to be aligned with our goals to achieve them. ●    How everyone has limiting beliefs because of experiences from their past. ●    Why our unique perspectives should be captured in a book. ●    How writing a book gives people more credibility in their field.   Connect with Danielle: Guest Contact Info Instagram @danielle.perlin.good LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/danielleperlingood Links Mentioned: danielleperlingood.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

635: Growing Your Business by Growing Yourself, Emily Vavra, ItsEmily Method   Growing Your Business by Growing Yourself Emily Vavra, ItsEmily Method   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 635 Emily Vavra Emily Vavra is a worldwide keynote speaker and purposeful entrepreneur whose calling is guiding other purposeful entrepreneurs in achieving their prestige, grace, and zone of genius. She is a top Network Marketing Professional who to this day built a 9-figure organization from the ground up that includes over 145,000 individuals. She is also an internationally recognized entrepreneur who packs arenas and events with thousands of people, speaking on strategic business coaching, breaking through people’s plateaued mindsets, sharing inspirational stories, and more. Her ability to connect with audiences on various topics, from simple tips on being prestigious in your profession, to more profound self-worth issues, is primarily due to her authenticity growing up in a small town with a single mom.    Emily has been featured in FORBES, Good Morning America, Fox News, ABC, Life+Style Magazine, and MORE! She is honored to share stages with some great names such as Tony Robbins, Eric Worre, Lisa Nichols, Lou Holtz, Brendon Burchard, and many more. Now, after a decade of entrepreneurship, Emily has created her flagship coaching program, ItsEmily Method, which fast-tracks all her skills, wisdom, and results-driven strategies to the purposeful entrepreneurs who want more in their life. She created it for those who want to uplevel their current business goals and be seen as power players in their respective industries regardless if you’re just starting or have been in your profession for decades.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Emily Vavra about growing your business by growing yourself. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why it’s important for people to follow the lead of their mentor. ●    How people have to be willing to do the hard work to achieve success. ●    How direct marketing can give people an extra direct income. ●    Why people need a foundation to have a successful life and business. ●    How many people in direct marketing feel overwhelmed because of social media.   Connect with Emily: Guest Contact Info Instagram @itsemily Facebook facebook.com/emilyvavra Links Mentioned: itsemilymethod.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kazlow Method for High Achievers Dr. Fern Kazlow, Integrative Therapy   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 634 Dr. Fern Kazlow Dr. Fern Kazlow spearheaded integrative approaches to mind-body healing, peak performance, and business. She founded Integrative Therapy, one of the first holistic centers globally, based in New York City. For over 35 years, she’s been researching and advancing her breakthrough approach, helping high performer CEO’s and entrepreneurs to shatter limitations and create a life – and business – of purpose and freedom. Dr. Fern Kazlow focuses on peak performance and the psychology of the top 1% — what gets you there, gets you stuck and gets you beyond it. She’s identified the Resistance Paradox™ that gets you to high levels of success — and then gets you stuck, stressed, or holds you back from achieving even more. Dr Kazlow’s methodology teaches you to master the Hidden Power Drivers that impact your success and the quality of every aspect of your life life. Dr. Kazlow is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, speaker, author, business/marketing strategist and mentor to high performers. She received her doctorate from Columbia University, Teachers College and has done extensive post-graduate studies. Dr. Kazlow has spent over 100,000 hours researching, teaching, training, mentoring, consulting, and providing psychotherapy. She’s the #1 authority in Peak Performance Resistance. Since the 1980’s, Dr. Kazlow has been interviewed and featured in the major media including WABC. The New York Times, WNBC, and New York Magazine among others. Dozens of her articles have been published and she is an author of a book on Adoption Law. She is currently interviewing 100 top achiever entrepreneurs and experts for her upcoming book — The Resistance Paradox™: Mastering the Hidden Power Drivers of Peak Performance.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Fern Kazlow about the Kazlow Method for high achievers. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How joining psychology and marketing helps businesses reach peak performance. ●    How high achievers use obstacles and challenges to their advantage. ●    How peak performers act in a way that gets them to a certain point but then they stop. ●    Why people try to make something that is good in a way that is ineffective. ●    Why business owners need to shape their mind, their energy field, their body and their business.   Connect with Dr. Fern Kazlow: Guest Contact Info Twitter @drfernkazlow Facebook facebook.com/DrKazlow LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/drfernkazlow Links Mentioned: drkazlow.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Business Coaching? Gary Henson, BusinessCoach.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 633 Gary Henson Gary Henson is the President and Founder of the international company, BusinessCoach.com. He is a pioneer in the Business Coaching industry and over the last 30 years has trained over 7,000 Business Coaches and coached over 500 companies, helping top executives stay focused, work less hours, and dramatically increase their bottom line.    He is also a passionate philanthropist and has sat on the board of several organizations such as Together America, Top 20 Thought Leaders of Sacramento, Megamorphosis Magazine, and the Sacramento Fellowship of Marketplace Christians. Above all of his success, Gary feels his greatest accomplishments in life are his relationship with his wife Jenene, his 5 adult daughters and their families.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Gary Henson about the importance of business coaching. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why most people don’t understand what business coaching actually is. ●    How business coaching is based on a foundation of transformation. ●    Why people need to have more than the entrepreneurial spirit to be successful. ●    How entrepreneurs need to understand the basics of business like having a plan. ●    Why business owners need a way to define their business’s culture.   Connect with Gary: Guest Contact Info Twitter @CoachGaryHenson Instagram @thebusiness.coach Facebook facebook.com/BusinessCoachDotCom LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/garyhenson Links Mentioned: BusinessCoach.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  632: Scaling Up , Verne Harnish, Entrepreneurs’ Organization   Scaling Up Verne Harnish, Entrepreneurs’ Organization   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 632 Verne Harnish is founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), with over 14,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO’s premiere CEO program, the “Birthing of Giants” held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today. He is the Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 190 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past three decades helping companies scaleup.  He’s the author of the bestseller Mastering the Rockefeller Habits which is translated into 9 languages; and along with the editors of Fortune, authored The Greatest Business Decisions of All Times," for which Jim Collins wrote the foreword. His latest book Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) has been translated into 19 languages and has won eight major international book awards including the prestigious International Book Award for Best General Business book.    Verne also chairs the annual ScaleUp Summits and serves on several boards including vice chair of The Riordan Clinic; co-founder and chair of Geoversity; and board member of the social venture Million Dollar Women. A private investor in many scaleups, Verne enjoys piano, tennis, and magic as a card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Verne Harnish about his book, Scaling Up. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How businesses have three stages: mice, gazelles, and elephants. ●    Why it’s difficult to scale a business without a team. ●    How the mid-market is tough to reach but they are the first responders. ●    How the four areas that are important are people, strategy, execution, and cash. ●    Why market time is so important because it either makes you look stupid or smart.   Connect with Verne: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ScaleUpWithGI @ScalingUp Instagram @verne.harnish Facebook facebook.com/GrowthInstitue LinkedIn linkedin.com/school/growth-institute Links Mentioned: scaleupu.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overcoming Adversity Chris Ruden, ChrisRuden.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 631 Chris Ruden Chris Ruden, as seen on The Rock’s TV Show Titan Games, is an amputee keynote speaker, published author, disabled pro athlete, and adaptive model who uses his disability and disease as a way to inspire people to turn adversity into advantage. Chris speaks on overcoming adversity, diversity, and inclusion especially in the disability space, helping people see their world without limits.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Chris Ruden about overcoming adversity. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How pain can be an extremely important factor in creating change. ●    Why it’s important to deal with your thoughts instead of demonizing them. ●    How being disabled doesn’t limit what people can accomplish. ●    Why failing can help people grow and eventually succeed. ●    How people get trapped because they get comfortable with the pain they know.   Connect with Chris: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ChrisRuden Facebook facebook.com/ChrisRudenOfficial LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/chrisruden Links Mentioned: ChrisRuden.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Birthing an Industry Udo Erasmus, Udo’s Choice   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 63 Udo Erasmus Udo Erasmus is the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line, which can be found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion-dollar industry. However, Udo walked a difficult path to become the man he is today. Being a child of war, Udo’s life began with intense struggle. As an adult, he got pesticide poisoning in 1980, leaving doctors at a loss regarding treatment. Deciding to take his health into his own hands, Udo began researching, and his discoveries led him to a passion for finding the answers to life’s big questions which would hopefully one day bring him and the world peace. Today, Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including the best-selling Fats That Heal and Fats That Kill, which has sold over 250,000 copies. He teaches at events hosed by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, has keynoted an international brain health conference, and has traveled to over 30 countries to conduct thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and staff trainings impacting more than 25,000,000 live with his massage oils, health, peace, genetics, biology, and nutrition, including a master’s degree in counseling psychology.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Udo Erasmus about his book, Fats that Heal Fats that Kill. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why fats are the most sensitive nutrients that need the most care in our bodies. ●    How 99% of the population doesn’t have enough omega three oils in their diet. ●    Why having a clear picture of what you want makes it easier to start a business. ●    How oxygen, light, and heat, damage omega three oils and omega six oils. ●    How having a product that gets results can lead to big name endorsements.   Connect with Udo: Guest Contact Info Instagram @udoerasmus Facebook facebook.com/theudoerasmus Links Mentioned: Udoerasmus.com Theudo.com Udoerasmus.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money Ripples Chris Miles, Money Ripples   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 629 Chris Miles Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them TODAY! He’s an author, podcast host of the Chris Miles Money Show, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneur on Fire, Bigger Pockets, and has a proven reputation with his company, Money Ripples, getting his clients fast, financial results. In fact, his personal clients have increased their cash flow by over $250 Million in the last 11 years!   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Chris Miles about financial security through cashflow. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How traditional financial planning doesn’t give people cashflow or security. ●    Why having a low risk steady form of income keeps your cashflow safe. ●    How it’s important for people to track their money coming in and going out. ●    How debt isn’t as restrictive as people think and has little to do with interest rates. ●    How financial freedom comes from cashflow – the more you have the better you feel.   Connect with Chris: Guest Contact Info Twitter @chriscmiles Facebook facebook.com/moneyripples LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/chriscmiles Links Mentioned: moneyripples.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weekly World News Greg D’Alessandro, Weekly World News   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 628 Greg D’Alessandro In 2019, Greg took the helm of Weekly World News, a media company that was founded in 1979. The brand has over 100,000 stories and 300+ characters in their library. Bat Boy is the most iconic Weekly World News character. Prior to that Greg served as a Senior Editor for Weekly World News and has written over 5,000 stories for the publication (in print and online). He is currently relaunching the brand online, on social media and back into print later this year. He is also developing projects for TV (The Frank Lake Report), two films (Zombie Wedding and Manigator), which he has written based on Weekly World News characters. He is overseeing a documentary on the history of Weekly World News and the company is launching a podcast set to launch in May of 2021.   Greg is prolific writer, producer, director and musician. He served as the head writer and co-executive producer of Zodiac Island, a popular Chinese children’s show (produced in Beijing, Hong Kong and L.A.), which aired in syndication in the U.S. He also served as executive producer and director of Club 11, an educational show about sports and soccer, which also aired in syndication in the U.S. He served as an executive producer of B In Tune Productions – a company providing educational programming to children (to the age of 18). He has written material for Sesame Street and for Nickelodeon shows including: All That, Kablam, Pete and Pete and Action League Now!   He is a member of the Writers Guild of America, who has optioned or sold projects to Mandalay Pictures, Parkchester Pictures, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Horizon, Sony Pictures. Greg wrote a short film, Ceiling, which won the National Philippine Film Competition and is now in production with Holy Cow Animation in Manila. He was a script consultant/doctor for over ten years. He recently wrote a TV pilot with Adam Eget (manager of The Comedy Store in LA) and adapted for film the book “Turbulence” (Annette Herfkens).   Greg is also a music producer/musician and his songs have been featured on the hit Freeform show Pretty Little Liars, as well as on independent radio stations across the country. He wrote over 75 children’s songs for Zodiac Island. He also released a song One World, One Dream, which became an unofficial theme song for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The song helped raise money for earthquake victims in Sichuan. He earned dual MFA’s in Screenwriting from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and UCLA’s School of Film Television and Theatre. He has taught Screenwriting, Comedy and Public Speaking in California, New York and New Jersey.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Greg D’Alessandro about relaunching Weekly World News. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the Weekly World News is a place where people can go that isn’t political. ●    How the Weekly World News used to cover crazy true events and now creates news for entertainment. ●    Why people are gravitating to overt fake news outlets for entertainment. ●    How the Weekly World News needed to adapt their content to the changing times. ●    Why it’s important to be open to new technologies and new forms of social media.   Connect with Greg: Guest Contact Info Twitter @weeklyworldnews Instagram @weeklyworldnewsofficial Facebook facebook.com/weeklyworldnews Links Mentioned: weeklyworldwidenews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

627: Leaders Under Fire, Jeff Chatterton, Checkmate Public Affairs   Leaders Under Fire, Jeff Chatterton, Checkmate Public Affairs   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 627 Jeff Chatterton Jeff Chatterton is CEO of Checkmate Public Affairs and provides strategic counsel and advice to business leaders. He and Conway Fraser are two of the world’s leading crisis communicators who have helped clients in various industries across six continents survive corporate crises. Former award-winning journalists, Jeff and Conway are co-authors of the international best-selling book Leaders Under Fire: The CEO’s Survival Guide to Navigating Corporate Crisis.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jeff Chatterton about his book, Leaders Under Fire. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the crisis doesn’t matter, it’s how the company responds to the crisis. ●    Why business owners must be able to communicate why a product was recalled. ●    How crises are events that business owners don’t see coming. ●    How a crisis can turn into an opportunity and work out for the better. ●    Why it’s important for companies to lead with empathy and authenticity during a crisis.   Connect with Jeff: Guest Contact Info Twitter @jchatterton LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jeffchatterton Links Mentioned: leadersunderfire.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

626: My Life Suckers, Deva Dalporto, MyLifeSuckers.com   My Life Suckers Deva Dalporto, MyLifeSuckers.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 626 Deva Dalporto Deva Dalporto is known for her funny viral videos about motherhood and her music parodies for which NBC dubbed her the “Weird Al of YouTube Moms.” Her videos have garnered more than 450 million views and have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, People, HuffPost, Parents.com, Redbook, Good Housekeeping and many more. Deva has also collaborated with dozens of top brands including Clorox, General Mills, JC Penney, Unilever, Clinique, Twizzlers, Chef Boyardee and many others. Deva was one of the first women to create humorous viral videos about motherhood, and her work sparked an entire category of “mom video” creators and influencers, shaping the new real, raw, irreverent mom content prevalent today.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Deva Dalporto about creating viral videos about being a mom. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How it’s important to be consistent with your creative content on social media. ●    Why mommy influencers came to be popular on social media. ●    How social media influencers make the most money by securing brand deals. ●    Why parody videos can now split ad revenue with the artists they parody. ●    How there is room for everyone to be successful in this space.   Connect with Deva: Guest Contact Info Twitter @mylifesuckers Instagram @mylifesuckers Facebook facebook.com/MyLifeSuckers Links Mentioned:   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

625: Financial Flossing, Ross Brannon, RossBrannon.com     Financial Flossing Ross Brannon, RossBrannon.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 625 Ross Brannon Ross Brannon is a trusted financial advisor who helps secure the future of dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, and more. Through interviews with dental industry experts, CPAs, lawyers, and other professionals, he offers keen insight on how to achieve financial health and improve our life.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ross Brannon about his podcast, Financial Flossing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How there are riches in niches in every industry. ●    How small businesses have a lot of moving parts that owners need help with. ●    Why it’s so important for those in the dental industry to have good liability insurance. ●    How business owners need to make sure their assets are owned by the right legal structure. ●    Why businesses need to have a CPA who looks into the future and outside the box.   Connect with Ross: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/RossBrannonFA LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/rossbrannon Links Mentioned: rossbrannon.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crushing It on Clubhouse Pete Cohen,   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 624 Pete Cohen Pete Cohen is a coach, speaker, author and podcaster. Pete believes in living a life by design. As a motivational speaker and business coach who specialize in human behavior, Pete has worked with world class athletes and peak performers including Sally Gunnell, Ellen MacArthur, Ronnie O’Sullivan and The Arsenal Football Team.   Pete is author of 19 books including his latest book Inspirators - Leading the Way in Leadership. Pete is host of Mi365 podcast where he inspires others to live life by design.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Pete Cohen about crushing it on Clubhouse. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why putting too much pressure on yourself can be a big mistake. ●    How people won’t change until their perspective changes. ●    How Clubhouse is a great way to engage with people in real time. ●    Why Clubhouse is something that the world really needed right now. ●    How Clubhouse can provide access to hard to reach celebrities.   Connect with Pete: Guest Contact Info Twitter @petecohen_ Instagram @petecohen_ Facebook facebook.com/mi365.me LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/petecohenbusinessspeaker Links Mentioned: mi365.me   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Confident Retirement Kris Flammang, LPF Advisors   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 623 Kris Flammang Kris Flammang fell into his life’s work after moving to Florida from his home state of Nebraska in the late 90s. He is the co-founder of LPF Advisors headquartered in Sarasota Florida.    LPF Advisors was founded on the ideal of offering conflict-free advice to people who desire a client experience they deserve. They treat clients as people instead of accounts, speak in plain English and give advice closely aligned with client’s values. LPF Advisors wants every person that works with them to know their well-being and best interest is of paramount importance.    He holds several designations that cover retirement, behavioral investment considerations and fiduciary advice standards. Kris has contributed to a book on personal finance and hosts a weekly show called “The Confident Retirement” podcast. He gives educational workshops on various financial topics and has been a guest panelist for several trade shows and conferences.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kris Flammang about retiring confidently. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How people need help from financial advisors when it comes to retirement. ●    How financial advisors help people understand how they are going to be okay and make decisions during uncertain times. ●    Why it’s important for people to know their five guiding values to make retirement decisions. ●    Why people need to have their personal economy in place, so they are safe during an economic downturn.   Connect with Kris: Guest Contact Info Twitter @kflammang LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/Kristopher-flammang-lpfadv Links Mentioned: lpfadvisors.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

622: Going Viral on LinkedIn Shay Rowbottom, Shay Rowbottom Marketing   Going Viral on LinkedIn Shay Rowbottom, Shay Rowbottom Marketing   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 622 Shay Rowbottom Shay Rowbottom is a LinkedIn influencer and digital marketing entrepreneur, specializing in creating social media video content to attract attention and bring more eyeballs to your business. She founded a video marketing agency, specializing in helping business owners attract their target market and close more deals through the use of organic video content, specifically on the LinkedIn platform.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Shay Rowbottom about going viral on LinkedIn. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How people can generate revenue and grow their income organically using LinkedIn. ●    How many marketers don’t understand that their videos are optimized for TV, not social media. ●    Why business owners become more relatable when they are on video. ●    How people do business with people, not with businesses. ●    Why being personable and having emotions is actually good for business.   Connect with Shay: Guest Contact Info Instagram @shayrowbottom Facebook facebook.com/ShayRowbottom LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/shayrowbottommarketing Links Mentioned: shayrowbottom.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

621: Get What You Want in Your IT Budget, Mike Stough, Zeriva   Get What You Want in Your IT Budget Mike Stough, Zeriva   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 621 Mike Stough Mike Stough has a BS in Engineering from the University of Alabama and an MS in Technology Management from Southern Polytechnic State University and has been in the engineering and management of Technology, as well as Technology investing, for 30 years. His focus is on helping IT departments get what they want in their IT Budget by transforming themselves from a Cost Center to a Contribution Center. He also helps them better utilize their resources so that they have more money in their budget to give bonuses, raises, and hire more staff if needed.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Mike Stough about getting what you want out of your IT budget. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How businesses can make and save money by getting their IT strategy right. ●    Why people have to go out and discover success on their own. ●    How businesses need technology not only to run on a daily basis but also to enable new customers and new revenue sources. ●    Why the IT department is a business’s greatest untapped source for ideas. ●    How the people who advance in their careers understand both the business side and the tech side.   Connect with Mike: Guest Contact Info Twitter @zeriva1 Facebook facebook.com/zeriva1 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/michael-stough linkedin.com/company/zeriva Links Mentioned: zeriva.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crushing it with Facebook Mini Groups Caleb O’Dowd, ROI Tips   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 620 Caleb O’Dowd Caleb O’Dowd go this start in marketing by living with the late advertising genius, Gary Halbert, in his home on Miami Beach for three years. In one issue of Gary’s famous newsletter, he referred to Caleb as, “one of the 10 best copy writers in the world.” Since his time with Gary, Caleb has gone onto generate over $140,000,000 in sales for the companies he has owned and operated. He’s earned a reputation in the marketing world for dominating marketing channels, taking over competitive niches, and obliterating previous results records.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Caleb O’Dowd about crushing it with Facebook mini groups. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How people have to study their top competitors to stay on the cutting edge. ●    Why people should consistently look at winning and effective advertising. ●    How studying effective marketing helps people create successful marketing campaigns. ●    Why it’s important to reverse engineer sales funnels created by smart marketers. ●    How you will never be short of bright concepts if you constantly fill your mind with tremendous ideas   Connect with Caleb: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/RoiTipsPage LinkedIn linkedin.com/caleb-o-dowd-b2b98717b Links Mentioned: roitips.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

619: LIFEAIDE Aaron Hinde   LIFEAIDE Aaron Hinde, LIFEAIDE   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 619 Aaron Hinde In 2011, Dr. Aaron Hinde left his lucrative sports chiropractic practice to push the chips “all in” with business partner and fellow Santa Cruz native Orion Melehan to enter an industry with a failure rate of 99%, the beverage industry. With zero beverage experience and high hopes of creating the next billion-dollar beverage brand, he moved his family off the grid. With two kids he downsized his life to live in a 400 sq. foot home with no power and no income.    Obsessed with producing high quality, efficacious, and niche functional lifestyle drinks to replace the high sugar, high caffeine and artificially laden energy and “sports” drinks, LIFEAID garnered tremendous traction with CrossFitters and Spartan Racers concerned about clean recovery with their FITAID sku. Today, the entire LIFEAID line of FITAID, FOCUSAID, PARTYAID, LIFEAID Turmeric, IMMUNITYAID, LIFEAID Hemp, GOLFERAID, and powder sticks continue to dominate niche markets as well as garnering significant traction in conventional channels such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Safeway, Kroger, Walmart, CVS, HEB, Vitamin Shoppe and GNC among many others. LIFEAID products are currently sold in tens of thousands of accounts, have 550,000+ active engaged followers on social media, and was ranked in the Inc 500 fastest growing companies in the US three years in a row.    Aaron obtained his BA in Economics from Saint Vincent College with a minor in international business and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He practiced in Santa Cruz, CA for 10 years. In 2008, Aaron was elected to serve as a trustee on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education. He was re-elected in 2010. He has since sold his practice and given up politics to focus on making LIFEAID a household name.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Aaron Hinde about LIFEAID. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How good positioning in your marketplace can lead to product distribution in conventional channels. ●    Why it’s important to hire people who are the right cultural fit and will represent your brand well. ●    How LIFEAID is a beverage that tastes good and keeps you hydrated. ●    How LIFEAID has different beverages to help different needs of your body. ●    Why challenges should be looked at as opportunities to become a better entrepreneur.   Connect with Aaron: Guest Contact Info Twitter @DrinkLIFEAID Instagram @lifeaid Facebook facebook.com/DrinkLIFEAID Links Mentioned: lifeaidbevco.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reinventing CRM Richard Brock, Sales Talk   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 618 Richard Brock As a tech-savvy entrepreneurial software CEO Richard Brock spent 30 years building successful companies focused on industry-changing CRM Solutions, Marketing Automation Solutions, and patent-pending Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications. He is a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science from Spring Hill College. In 1993, Richard’s first company Brock Control Systems was the first CRM company to complete an IPO, and in 2002 they were recognized as the Best Performing Stock in the US by CBS Marketwatch.com. After this successful IPO they renamed the company Firstwave Technologies, becoming the leading provider (15% worldwide market share) of web-based Customer Relationship Management applications. Richard’s vision was achieved when Firstwave established an international presence and served over 20,000 users in over 20 countries. Richard took the best attributes of my earliest companies to my newest company, SalesTalk Technologies. He created SalesTalk to be a game-changing Sales Enablement Solution to increase sales performance through AI-Guided Relevancy. SalesTalk is a CRM plugin that creates AI Sales Call Blueprints to ensure sales reps are immediately and sustainably relevant to their prospects throughout the sales cycle.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Richard Brock about reinventing CRM. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How sales and CRM software show the importance of perceived value. ●    Why it’s important to be relevant while showing the value of your services. ●    How businesses have to evolve to stay relevant in a saturated marketplace. ●    Why making cold calls is a huge waste of time for salespeople. ●    How CRM is a record system, not a system that provides revenue.   Connect with Richard: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/salestalktech LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/Richard-brock-30a84 Links Mentioned: salesrelevance.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power and Pleasure Shana James   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 617 Shana James Shana James coaches men to have more successful, healthier and more passionate lives – from career, to love and sex to parenting and leaving a legacy they are proud of For 20 years she has helped thousands of men lead more effectively, find and reignite love and become inspired, specializing in the overlap between sales and sex. She is the host of the popular Man Alive podcast and her TEDx talk, What 1,000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women, has been viewed by thousands.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Shana James about power and pleasure. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How men need to stop thinking that everyone works like them when they are trying to communicate. ●    Why men need to be curious and ask questions instead of thinking they know everything. ●    How there are a lot of gendered ideas about how people should act masculinely in business. ●    Why these gendered ideas lead to a lot of cultural conditioning and shame for people. ●    How many men need to find their own clarity to see when they have been disempowered and act like a victim.   Connect with Shana: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/truesuccessformen LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/shana-james3004065 Links Mentioned: shanajamescoaching.com/3ways   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

616: Trifecta: Secrets to a Nine Figure Business Greg Connolly, Trifecta   Trifecta: Secrets to a Nine Figure Business Greg Connolly, Trifecta   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 616 Greg Connolly Greg Connolly is a veteran entrepreneur with five startups and 18 years of experience including two successful acquisitions. With almost 20 years in the health and software industries, Greg has observed the entire business landscape evolve from the inception of the internet, to the growth of eCommerce, and now the dominance of inbound marketing. In his current role as CEO of Trifecta, he has built it into one of the fastest-growing U.S. startups and established partnerships with premiere global sports leagues and organizations including the UFC, PGA TOUR, Team USA Weightlifting, The CrossFit Games and Mr. Olympia.    Since founding Trifecta in 2015, Greg has scaled it from non-existent to the number one organic meal delivery company in America now having a nine-figure run rate. Simultaneously, Trifecta has helped over 200,000 people cure their diabetes, chronic diseases and get in the best shape of their lives. In 2020, Greg was named “Most Admired CEO” by the Sacramento Business Journal.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Greg Connolly about secrets to a creating a nine-figure business. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How entrepreneurs need a fully fleshed out marketing funnel to get brand visibility. ●    Why entrepreneurs must be selling on the internet to be in the sales game. ●    How it’s important to rapidly get the word out on social media to build success. ●    How Trifecta has been able to help people become healthier through direct action. ●    Why it’s important to both care about your employees and to be candid with them.   Connect with Greg: Guest Contact Info Twitter @TrifectaSystem Instagram @trifecta Facebook facebook.com/trifectameals Links Mentioned: trifectanutrition.com xgRoE1QqV9lllFfA5r0Nw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

615: Be Known Daniel Pope, Be Known     Be Known Daniel Pope, Be Known   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 615 Daniel Pope Daniel Pope is a passionate storyteller, successful business owner, and self-acclaimed “chef” from Memphis, TN. Over the past four years, he has skyrocketed sales for dozens of incredible online business owners by managing their online marketing systems. Although Daniel has made his clients millions in online revenue, he’s come to realize there’s something bigger at play – IMPACT. His mission is to impact the lives of one million people over the next few years. His motive behind this?… “Doing so will fuel my drive to see others given a chance to succeed and flourish.” It’s not just Daniel who is devoted to this “impact” movement. It’s a mission his clients buy into when they work with his company, along with his incredible worldwide team. They have improved thousands of lives from the work they perform for clients. And they’re just getting started!   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Daniel Pope about skyrocketing sales through online marketing systems. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the mission of Be Known is to help a million people in the next year. ●    How there are 3 parts to a successful online business: attention, system, and follow-up. ●    Why entrepreneurs need to figure out who their ideal customers are. ●    How entrepreneurs need to know what social media their customers are using. ●    Why people need a validated offer to be a successful online business.   Connect with Daniel: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/thedanielpope Links Mentioned: beknowntoday.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

614: Mommy Income Kristin Ostrander, MommyIncome.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 614 Kristin Ostrander Kristin Ostrander is an eCommerce expert, teacher, author and podcaster. She founded mommyincome.com and hosts The Amazon Files weekly podcast, where she helps others start and grow businesses online. Her grit, hard work, and business savvy have changed her life in ways she never thought possible. From the emotional low of foreclosure to scaling a seven-figure business, she is now determined to make an impact in the lives of others by sharing what she has learned along the way. Her Wholesale Bundle System™ has helped thousands of students turn their Amazon dreams into reality.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kristin Ostrander about her Wholesale Bundle System. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How wholesale bundles bring speed, variety, and convenience to the customer. ●    Why people should reduce the number of touchpoints their business must make. ●    How looking at people’s online search patterns informs what to bundle together. ●    Why public Amazon data is a great way to see which items should be combined. ●    How the Wholesale Bundle System has a 12 step process to drive traffic to your Amazon page.   Connect with Kristin: Guest Contact Info Twitter @mommyincome Instagram @mommyincome Facebook facebook.com/mommyincome Links Mentioned: Mommyincome.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

613: Current Trends Farhana Rahman   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 613 Farhana Rahman Farhana Rahman has represented tech startups for over 10 years as a PR and digital marketing professional. She's passionate about individuals, companies and trends that are well on their way towards disrupting industries and offers approachable actionable insights on how to stay ahead of the curve.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Farhana Rahman about writing on current trends in different industries. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How so many industries require writers to create marketing content. ●    Why it’s important to provide actionable insights for people to make connections. ●    How writers have to immerse themselves in the industry they write for. ●    How podcasts allow anyone to share their story with an audience. ●    How podcasts are very accessible for all people in all walks of life.   Connect with Farhana: Guest Contact Info Twitter @farhanarahman Instagram @farhanarahman Facebook facebook.com/fsrahman   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Own Your Future Dean Graziosi, Knowledge Business Blueprint   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 612 Dean Graziosi Dean Graziosi is a multiple New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. He has started or has been involved in 13+ companies that have changed lives all around the world.  For over 20 years Dean has been dedicated to delivering self-education to those seeking transformation and success outside the normal path of traditional education. Recently, he and Tony Robbins launched the Knowledge Business Blueprint, with the goal of making self-education viable for millions. It began with the largest online training in history with over 200k people live and has since become a movement.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dean Graziosi about owning your future.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the fastest way to get to where you want to be is to learn from someone who has already been there. ●    Why paying someone for their expertise advice can help entrepreneurs make smart decisions. ●    How normal people have knowledge they can share to find their ideal clients. ●    How the Knowledge Business Blueprint has experts for many different niches for people to learn from. ●    How people can take their phone, film what they have discovered, and people will pay for that knowledge.   Connect with Dean: Guest Contact Info Twitter @deangraziosi Instagram @deangraziosi Facebook facebook.com/deadgraziosipage LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/deangraziosiinc Links Mentioned: ownit62.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ’s Mean Business Amani Roberts, AmaniExperience.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 611 Amani Roberts Amani Roberts is a Washington DC born and bred DJ who has been in California since 2007. A student of music since learning the saxophone at a very young age, Amani's musical knowledge spans numerous decades and crosses multiple genres. In April of 2008, Amani started an online radio show called Mirth Nadir. The focus of the show was listener dedications and interviewing indie and mainstream artists such as Melanie Fiona, Raheem Devaughn, Charlene Lite and Donnell Jones. The successful creation of this show further cemented Amani’s decision to DJ at a variety of events and venues throughout the world. Amani has successfully partnered with the international brand Clif Bar on numerous marathons and bicycle races across the west coast of United States. In June of 2013, Amani graduated from the internationally renowned Scratch Academy DJ school. This intense year-long program (which is the equivalent to DJ College) has elevated the skill set of Amani in an immense way. In April of 2015, Amani graduated a second time from Scratch Academy DJ School. The focus of his studies this second time was Music Production. Amani currently has residencies on various nights in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Venice, Hermosa Beach and Culver City. Amani mixes classic Old School, Hip Hop and House with all of the latest top-40 hits and ensures that the crowd is moving at all times. His Jazz upbringing has proven invaluable as the historical knowledge allows him to find the right vibe for any party. A few of Amani’s favorite artists include Stevie Wonder, Eric B & Rakim, Meshell Ndegeocello, Mariah Carey and Teena Marie. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Amani Roberts about his new book, DJ’s Mean Business. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● Why entrepreneurs shouldn’t be afraid to follow their dreams. ● How there are 7 common issues businesses need to trouble shoot for. ● Why it’s important for business owners to remain calm during the hard times. ● How business owners need to locate the source of the problem and fix it. ● Why it’s vital for business owners to be able to say no when it’s necessary. Connect with Amani: Guest Contact Info Twitter @amaniexperience Instagram @amaniexperience Facebook facebook.com/amaniexperience Links Mentioned: amaniexperience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eventful Entrepreneur Roger Woodall, Bournemouth 7s Festival   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 610 Roger Woodall Roger Woodall is the Founder & CEO of Bournemouth 7s Festival, known as the ‘Sporting Glastonbury’, hosting 30,000 people and 400 teams every May Bank Holiday since 2008. He has created over 1,500 experiential events, 12 successful B7s festivals and is passionate about entrepreneurship, live events, and brand building.  In 2020 Roger launched the Eventful Entrepreneur Podcast which allows him to speak to fascinating people from all walks of life. The success of this podcast has opened even more doors, resulting in being asked to co-host the Harry Redknapp Show Podcast with the man himself. They have spoken to huge stars such as Piers Morgan, Rod Stewart, Frank Lampard, Eddie Hearn and many more. This year, Roger is also launching the Events Course, which is going to be a game-changer for anyone wanting to break into the most exciting industry in the world.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Roger Woodall about his podcast, the Eventful Entrepreneur. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How entrepreneurs need to find opportunities and seize them. ●    How COVID-19 affected the event industry worldwide. ●    How the Eventful Entrepreneur went viral in the UK. ●    How entrepreneurs can see opportunities when times are hard.   Connect with Roger: Guest Contact Info Twitter @DodgeWoodall LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/dodgewoodall   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Estate Marketing Jeffrey Brogger, STEEZY.Digital   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 609 Jeffrey Brogger In 2017 Jeffrey Brogger founded STEEZY.Digital because he noticed many top 1% real estate professionals were struggling with the digital stuff. Jeff recognized that if he could design a system that would make these brokers look better online, then they would generate massive ROI because they were already so good in-person and on the phone. Today, STEEZY.Digital has worked with top 1% teams all over the nation, offering custom branding and digital marketing services to take them to next level. If you are interested in learning more, then we offer our first consulting session absolutely free! Click below to see what times are available in your market for a free strategy session!   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jeffrey Brogger about real estate marketing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How marketing is supposed to do things sales reps don’t want to get more sales. ●    How real estate transactions are some of the biggest transactions people make. ●    Why good marketing practices can be transferred to different markets. ●    How spending money on a trackable digital presence will bring back a great ROI. ●    How the biggest problem in real estate is not lead generation, but follow-up.   Connect with Jeffrey: Guest Contact Info Twitter @JeffBrogger Facebook facebook.com/steezy.digital LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/Jeffrey-brogger Links Mentioned:   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

608: Crossing the Billion Dollar Mark on Amazon     Crossing the Billion Dollar Mark on Amazon Shaahin Cheyene, Accelerate Intelligence   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 608 Shaahin Cheyene   Shaahin Cheyene is the founder of the brain nutrition startup Accelerate Intelligence (AI). He is also an award-winning business mogul, author, filmmaker, and inventor of Herbal Ecstasy, the nootropic that sparked the (100% legal) Smart Drug Movement. His serial entrepreneurial career has spanned more than 30 years, earning over $350 Million. Shaahin’s Amazon products have outpaced Fortune 500 companies’ sales on the platform, selling millions of units worldwide. Many of these multimillion-dollar companies noticed, which led him to become one of the world’s most sought-after Amazon experts. Shaahin’s Amazon sales approach for start-ups and Fortune 500’s is the same approach he uses to accelerate his own success: a mix of proprietary software, Amazon promotions, copywriting, Amazon ads and social proof. He excels in a variety of niche verticals and have grown brand success for Dr. Breus, Elissa Fisher Harris, Vitagene, KOR Water and many others. In addition to Amazon consulting, Shaahin gives talks on Amazon, Amazon branding, guerilla PR and product development.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Shaahin Cheyene about crossing the billion-dollar mark on Amazon.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How it’s not about the product, it’s about the distribution of the product. ●    Why not having to pay, pack, and ship, made it easier for people to make money. ●    How Amazon became the great equalizer by allowing small sellers to compete with publicly held companies. ●    Why speaking the language of the consumer they can beat out big brands. ●    How people need guidance and mentorship to be successful on Amazon.   Connect with Shaahin: Guest Contact Info Twitter @shaahincheyene Instagram @shaahincheyene Facebook facebook.com/shaahincheyene Links Mentioned: Shaahincheyene.com Email [email protected] for a free mastery course!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Win at Work, Succeed at Life Michael Hyatt, Michael Hyatt & Co.   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 607 Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt is the founder and chairman of Michael Hyatt & Co., which helps leaders get the focus they need to win at work and succeed at life. Formerly chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Michael is also the creator of the Full Focus Planner and a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of several books, including Free to Focus, Your Best Year Ever, Living Forward, and Platform. His work has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Businessweek, Entrepreneur, and other publications. Michael has been married to his wife, Gail, for more than forty years. They have five daughters, three sons-in-law, and nine grandchildren. They live just outside Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more at MichaelHyatt.com.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michael Hyatt about winning at work and succeeding at life. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why having a work and life balance is incredibly important for everyone. ●    How people need to define their wins in advance to achieve them. ●    How the new book focuses on five principles to free people from the ‘cult of overwork. ●    Why people can accomplish more when they work fewer hours. ●    How there are benefits to moving to a 6 hour work day.   Connect with Michael: Guest Contact Info Twitter @michaelhyatt Instagram @michaelhyatt Facebook facebook.com/michaelhyatt Links Mentioned: michaelhyatt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

606: Building a White Label Agency Ken Knorr, That! Company   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 606 Ken Knorr Ken Knorr is the CEO of That! Company, an Inc 500 business. At our Agency, we have one mission: to ensure that the client is happy. A happy client is a busy client. Nothing else matters. It just so happens it takes a lot of energy, dedication, confidence and leadership to develop creative, effective advertising campaigns with measurable results.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ken Knorr about building a white label agency. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How business owners shouldn’t be afraid to pivot in order to grow their business. ●    What the difference between white label and private label companies are. ●    How using a white label service allows businesses to expand their offering without hiring more employees. ●    How That! Company is a white label service that will talk to your clients for you. ●    How That! Company will meet with your prospects and help you close a deal.   Connect with Ken: Guest Contact Info Twitter @kenknorr @thatcompanycom Instagram @thatcompanycom Facebook facebook.com/thatcompanycom LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/kknorr Links Mentioned: thatcompany.com/podcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices