603: Replacing Tobacco and Saving Lives John Friess, Metolius Hemp Company   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 603 John Friess John Friess is focused on founding and building the marketability, viability and exit ability of idea and emerging stage startups. His career in this realm began in 1999 when he was a Marketing Manager on behalf of the VC backed kozmo.com, the $250M backed startup delivered convenience goods to your door in an hour. This role helped shape his thoughts on funding, brand and startup best practices. Most recently in 2020, John joined on, Co-Founded and is the President of Metolius Hemp Company, a completely vertically integrated industrial hemp medicine (CBD, CBG, etc.) and consumer product company. The company was launched out of an organic industrial hemp farming company and was co-founded by family and friends who managed the hemp farms. As a company and brand Metolius believes ‘Medicine Is The Mission’ and the company develops, manufacturers and delivers first to market industrial hemp products to consumers to either ‘Reduce Or Replace Tobacco’. The company accomplishes this through launching the world’s first set of Canna Clubs, which deliver industrial hemp tobacco replacement products direct to consumers at the same price they were spending previously. The company ships to 46 of the 50 United States and has products within its line to replace cigars, cigarettes, dips and pipe tobacco. John previously also served on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, which provides resources and support to entrepreneurs throughout the state, and Incight, which provides education, scholarships, career support and empowerment to individuals with disabilities. He has also been angel investing in startups sine 2001, with ownership in 17 startups to date, and has sat as an advisor to a series of Starve Ups and non-membership startup companies since 2000. A graduate of the University of Oregon, John received a B.A. in Business Administration.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with John Friess about replacing tobacco and saving lives with hemp. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How organic CBD and CBG are used in Metolius Hemp products. ●    How Metolius Hemp provides a clean hit with 0 carcinogens or additions. ●    How Metolius Hemp will match the price that you spend on tobacco every month. ●    How cannabinoids work and why they are good for people. ●    How CBD does not get people high but still has all the health benefits of cannabinoids.   Connect with John: Guest Contact Info Instagram @metoliushemp Facebook facebook.com/MetoliusHemp Links Mentioned: Metolius.Market   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

602: Common Path to Uncommon Success John Lee Dumas, Entrepreneurs on Fire   Common Path to Uncommon Success John Lee Dumas, Entrepreneurs on Fire   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 602 John Lee Dumas John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring entrepreneurs to help YOU along your entrepreneurial journey! If you’re tired of spending 90% of your day doing things you don’t enjoy and only 10% doing things you love, then you’re in the right place. JLD goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you’ve always dreamed of.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with John Lee Dumas about his book, Common Path to Uncommon Success. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why some people think the path to success is hidden or complicated. ●    How successful people became prosperous by making the same moves. ●    Why people must have the right mindset to become entrepreneurs. ●    How it’s important for entrepreneurs to hire the right people for help. ●    Why your right mentor is someone who is currently where you want to be.   Connect with JLD: Guest Contact Info Twitter @johnleedumas Instagram @johnleedumas Facebook facebook.com/johnleedumas1 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/eofire Links Mentioned:   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

601: Prepared Marketing David Baer, ThePreparedGroup.com Prepared Marketing David Baer, ThePreparedGroup.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 601 David Baer David Baer is a veteran direct response marketer who started his career selling classical music subscriptions online at the dawn of email marketing. Since then, his copy and strategic guidance have earned his employers and clients millions in sales. Through his consulting work, David has served clients in industries ranging from Theater & Opera to Wine to Health & Wellness to Professional Services. David, along with his partner Ken Cook, run the marketing strategy firm, The Prepared Group, and they are the co-authors of “Systematic Advisor Marketing: How Financial Advisors Can Strategically Attract, Convert, & Retain More Clients." Bottom of Form Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with David Baer about prepared marketing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the system businesses use buy and sell marketing is broken. ●    Why businesses need to be informed about their marketing options. ●    How businesses must work on their backend to accommodate more sales. ●    Why businesses need consulting for their marketing strategy. ●    How introducing practical direct response marketing to a different arena makes it feel new. Connect with David: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/thedavidbaer Links Mentioned: breakthroughadvertisingbook.com thepreparedgroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

600: Infinite Income Tanner Chidester, FitWarrior.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 600 Tanner Chidester Tanner Chidester is an American fitness coach, entrepreneur, and former fashion model. A NESTA certified trainer, he is the founder of Texas-based FitWarrior.com and FitnessCEOs.com. In 2018, aged 26, he founded Fit Warrior (FitWarrior.com), a Houston, Texas-based health and fitness training firm. With the help of social media and word-of-mouth, the business shot up rapidly and by the summer of 2019, he had over 30 employees. The success of Fit Warrior led him to found his third company, Elite CEOs (FitnessCEOs.com,) a business that teaches other fitness industry entrepreneurs how to build and scale their ventures. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tanner Chidester about his book, Infinite Income. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How it can take years of perseverance to become successful as an entrepreneur. ●    Why it’s so important to know what to say and how to say in when making a sale. ●    How it’s more difficult to make money off of fitness because it’s a low-ticket offer. ●    Why running ads through Facebook messenger allows people to objection handle and make sales. ●    How Infinite Income provides tactical teachers entrepreneurs can use to succeed. Connect with Tanner: Guest Contact Info Twitter @Tanner_Fitness Instagram @tanner.chidester Facebook facebook.com/tannerchidesterfitness LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/tannerchidester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 599 Kelly Alexander Kelly Alexander is the founder of Great American Tax Remedy, which empowers American taxpayers like you to liberate themselves from federal and state income taxes through powerful, little known banking laws that anyone legally working in the private sector-United States, can leverage. Wanting to understand and become a more empowered citizen, Kelly embarked on a quest that, after a decade of research and some painful dealings with the IRS, led her to uncovering secrets of the tax system and banking laws. What she unexpectedly discovered was a legitimate way to opt out of today’s usurious and misleading tax system. Sharing those discoveries and empowering others to apply them correctly is now her life’s calling. Kelly is the author of a soon to be released upcoming book  From Fear To Freedom–Liberation From The U.S. Income-Tax System and has helped small business owners, W-2 wage earners, doctors, investors etc. cut their taxes by tens of thousands of dollars — legally — without complicated strategies, or scrounging for new deductions, while at the same time lowering the US national debt. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kelly Alexander about the Great American Tax Remedy. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How we aren’t taught that our tax system and banking system are interwoven. ●    How federal reserve notes are not subject to the income tax. ●    How federal reserve notes can be redeemed at the federal reserve in lawful money. ●    How people can get federal reserve notes by saying it’s their preferred payment method. ●    How to deposit your money into your bank account as a federal reserve notes. Connect with Kelly: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/Great-American-Tax-Remedy-10238271579464 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kelly-a-aa641aa Links Mentioned: mytaxremedy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

598: Growing Your Agency David Duford, DavidDuford.com Growing Your Agency David Duford, DavidDuford.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 598 David Duford David Duford owns DavidDuford.com, a virtual insurance agency helping new and experienced agents nationally become top producers. He is the author of 3 best-selling insurance sales and marketing books, including “The Official Guide To Selling Insurance For New Agents”, “The Official Guide To Selling Final Expense Insurance,” and “Interviews With Top Producing Insurance Agents.” David is also a YouTube Influencer in insurance sales with over 19,000 subscribers and more than 2 million total views. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with David Duford about growing your agency. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How insurance sales seem complex but are actually very simple. ●    Why failure can be a beneficial experience for entrepreneurs. ●    Why developing an influence on YouTube can build trust in the insurance industry. ●    How putting out a piece of content a day makes you dominate the search results. ●    Why writing a book gives you authority in your marketplace. Connect with David: Guest Contact Info Twitter @david_duford Instagram @david_duford Facebook facebook.com/DavidDufordMentor LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/david-duford-19952357 Links Mentioned: DavidDuford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer “JJ” Justice, The Justice Dept – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 597 Jennifer “JJ” Justice Jennifer “JJ” Justice is an entertainment and live-experience executive known for her expertise in building artists’ careers and business portfolios by marrying art with commerce. From the beginning of her career, JJ as she is known, has championed gender equality and diversity in the workplace. As general counsel and EVP at Roc Nation, she helped structure the vision and growth of Roc Nation. She served as Jay-Z’s personal entertainment attorney for a total of 17 years as well as Beyonce’s personal attorney for one year while at Roc Nation. In 2019, JJ founded The Justice Dept. – a management, strategy and legal firm that works with female (and woke male) entrepreneurs, executives, talent, brands and creatives to build and maximize their value focusing in the areas of tech, consumer product, finance, media, entertainment and fashion. JJ has been named a “Game Changer” by Goop, by InStyle as one of the 50 Badass Women Changing the World in 2020, and on Billboard's Women in Power list three times. She has been featured on the TODAY Show and is a regular contributor on NBC News. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jessica “JJ” Justice about her legal firm, The Justice Dept. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How building someone else’s brand requires people to build their own brand first. ●    How women don’t have the same access to business advice that men do. ●    Why giving more power to women will make this world a better place. ●    How businesses should make money while the owners are sleeping. ●    How the Justice Dept. is giving women confidence and choices. Connect with JJ: Guest Contact Info Instagram @thejustice.dept Links Mentioned: thejusticedept.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

596: Brilliant Health Dr. Paul Scheele, Learning Strategies Brilliant Health Dr. Paul Scheele, Learning Strategies – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 596 Dr. Paul Scheele Dr. Paul R. Scheele, co-founder of Learning Strategies, guides people to achieve extraordinary results in relationships, work, money and health. Paul is an expert on learning how to learn to tap the other 90% of your mind. He believes everyone has an inner genius just waiting to be awakened. Paul shows you how to access your full potential using powerful learning strategies. His unique combination of expertise includes degrees in Biology and Learning and Human Development plus a rich background in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), accelerated learning, preconscious processing, and universal energy. His programs provide the rare experience of tapping the vast innate potential of the mind to attain more success in life. Sharing how to activate these rich resources within the mind and connecting this natural power with spiritual wisdom is Paul's passion. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Paul Scheele about his new program, Brilliant Health. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the pandemic has shown us that health is imperative for all people. ●    Why the absence of illness is not a good indicator of high-level wellness. ●    How the Brilliant Health program will allow people to reach high-level wellness. ●    How Brilliant Health will help people find their powers within themselves. ●    Why it’s important for people to take control of their health to live happier lives. Connect with Paul: Guest Contact Info Twitter @PaulScheele Facebook facebook.com/ScheeleLearningSystems LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/paulscheelephd Links Mentioned: scheelelearning.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

595: Guarding Your Intellectual Property John Cronin, ipCG Guarding Your Intellectual Property John Cronin, ipCG – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 595 John Cronin John Cronin has worked with over 1,200 companies and approximately 15% of the Fortune 500, hundreds of mid-size companies and hundreds of startups and governmental laboratories. Over the years, he has become a respected thought leader among executives who wish to align business issues with IP and translate strategies into actionable financial results. John has inspired and trained thousands of engineers and scientists in the best practices of “how to invent.”   Prior to forming ipCG, John spent over 17 years at IBM and became its top inventor with over 100 patents and 150 patent publications. He created and ran the IBM Patent Factory, which was essential in helping IBM become number one in US patents and lead the team that contributed to the startup and success of IBM’s licensing program. John is also on the Board of Directors of HopTo and Imageware. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with John Cronin about guarding your intellectual property. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How clients need strategy work and data to organize their strategies. ●    Why being tech agonistic has allowed ipCG to have a big market. ●    How not knowing what a patent is creates a lot of wasted intellectual property. ●    Why businesses need to have a patent portfolio to keep track of their ideas. ●    How companies need to build in counter-assertion patents to begin with. Connect with John: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ipcapital_group Facebook facebook.com/ipCapital-Group-3171876217505151 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/ipcapital-group Links Mentioned: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

594: Doctor Venus Dr. Venus Ramos – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 594 Dr. Venus Ramos As a rehabilitation physician, Dr. Venus Ramos has committed herself to the promotion of health and fitness not only to her patients, but to the community at large as well. Her training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation allows her to help deconditioned patients optimize their functional independence. Being a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, her experience also includes work as a personal trainer, a senior citizen fitness educator, and a volunteer trainer for Special Olympics track athletes. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Venus Ramos about being a celebrity doctor. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How entrepreneurs must search for the right opportunities and pitch themselves. ●    Why providing services online allows doctors to leverage their time better. ●    How online group training programs allow doctors to reach a wider audience. ●    Why people should use the power of other’s audiences to get their word out. ●    How it’s not your fault that fitness and weight loss programs don’t work. Connect with Dr. Venus: Guest Contact Info Twitter @DocVenus Instagram @docvenus Facebook facebook.com/VenusRamosMD LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/doctorvenus Links Mentioned: doctorvenus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

593: Living Every Minute Dr. Tim Reynolds, Dr. Tim Internaional Inc. Living Every Minute Dr. Tim Reynolds, Dr. Tim Internaional Inc. – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 593 Dr. Tim Reynolds Dr. Tim Reynolds is living a spectacular life – including traveling to 63 countries; piloting planes coast to coast, climbing Kilimanjaro, sailing the Nile in Egypt, achieving a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and serving as a scuba rescue diver. He is the author of the international bestseller Living Every Minute and is founder of Dr. Tim International, Inc. where he helps others create spectacular lives. He began his spectacular climb as the first in his family to graduate high school. He went on to shine bright in the military as a Green Beret, Battalion medic and Special Forces Battalion Surgeon, serving enlisted and as an officer for 17 years. He then graduated with honors from college and as Summa Cum Laude with his MD from the University of Utah. He is board-certified in emergency medicine, has served in numerous medical positions and is medical director of HealthCARE Express. He is founder of several companies in the healthcare field and in the areas of real estate and fitness. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Tim Reynolds about Living Every Minute. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How Living Every Minute has seven pillars you can use to improve your life. ●    Why your hard work doesn’t do you any good if you don’t lead a spectacular life. ●    How it’s a myth that all billionaires are living happy and fulfilled lives. ●    How Living Every Minute focuses on integrating having a successful business while living a good life. ●    How the book Every Living Minute is full of stories and actionable items. Connect with Dr. Tim: Guest Contact Info Twitter @LivingEveryMin Instagram Facebook facebook.com/DrTimMD LinkedIn Linkedin.com/company/livingeverminute Links Mentioned: livingeveryminute.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

592: Reinventing the Event Industry Liz Lathan and Nicole Osibodu, Haute Dokimazo Reinventing the Event Industry Liz Lathan and Nicole Osibodu, Haute Dokimazo – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 592 Liz Lathan and Nicole Osibodu Nicole’s zeal for genuine human-to-human connection, building strong communities and brand partnerships is the heart and soul of Haute Dokimazo. Her fearless pursuit of meaningful business relationships that can be a change for good is one of the reasons she was voted one of Smart Meetings’ Event Planners of the Year in 2019. Marketing strategist, corporate event and experiential marketer Liz Lathan has devoted her career to engaging people face-to-face (and virtually) for collaboration, ideation and experimentation. She is obsessed with applying modern marketing principles to a segment of the marketing industry that has historically been an afterthought — live events. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Liz Lathan and Nicole Osibodu about reinventing the event industry. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How you can create profitable relationships through genuine connections. ●    Why some of the best conversations you have at events happen in the hallway. ●    How going digital has allowed Haute Dokimazo to grow its business. ●    Why the mission of Haute Dokimazo is to have more people leading more conversations. ●    How Haute Dokimazo virtual events are for both introverts and extroverts. Connect with Liz and Nicole: Guest Contact Info Twitter @HauteDokimazo Instagram @hautedokimazo Facebook HauteDokimazo LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/hautedokimazo Links Mentioned: hautedokimazo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upgrading Your Production Brian Kelly, Reach Your Peak – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 591 Brian Kelly The Founder, Brian Kelly (aka “The Automation Master”) has a wealth of proven experience in the areas of business automation, professional speaking, advanced mindset techniques, and marketing prowess. He believes in collaboration over competition. Those who become clients of Reach Your Peak LLC aren’t just clients, they become family. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Kelly about upgrading your production. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How a high-quality live show can be an amazing lead magnet for your business. ●    Why automation makes your life easier when producing any kind of show. ●    How you should utilize every platform you can to stream your live show. ●    Why you should create a show that contains parts that can be re-purposed. ●    How you can use StreamYard to live stream your media content. Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Twitter @BrianCarlKelly Facebook facebook.com/briancarlkelly LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/briancarlkelly Links Mentioned: brianckelly.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

590: Publish. Promote. Profit. Expanded Rob Kosberg, Best Seller Publishing Publish. Promote. Profit. Expanded Rob Kosberg, Best Seller Publishing – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 590 Rob Kosberg Rob Kosberg is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, and the founder of Best Seller Publishing. He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine as well as hundreds of other shows, podcasts, magazines and articles.   Rob’s Publish. Promote. Profit. book and system have been used by tens of thousands of authors in dozens of countries. Simply put, Rob helps entrepreneurs become the go-to authority in their market by writing, launching and profiting with a best-selling book. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Rob Kosberg about his proven method: Publish. Promote. Profit. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How a best-selling can help someone turn into a thought leader in their field. ●    Why books give the appearance that people are experts in their space. ●    How people can use books as the front end of their marketing campaign. ●    Why people shouldn’t underestimate the power of having their own book. ●    How books can help businesses pivot to be more profitable during the pandemic. Connect with Rob: Guest Contact Info Twitter @BSPbooks Instagram @bspbooks Facebook facebook.com/bestsellerpub Links Mentioned: bestsellerpublishing.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

589: Superpower, Super You Dr. Paul Scheele, Learning Strategies Superpower, Super You Dr. Paul Scheele, Learning Strategies – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 589 Dr. Paul Scheele Dr. Paul R. Scheele, co-founder of Learning Strategies, guides people to achieve extraordinary results in relationships, work, money and health. Paul is an expert on learning how to learn to tap the other 90% of your mind. He believes everyone has an inner genius just waiting to be awakened. Paul shows you how to access your full potential using powerful learning strategies. His unique combination of expertise includes degrees in Biology and Learning and Human Development plus a rich background in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), accelerated learning, preconscious processing, and universal energy. His programs provide the rare experience of tapping the vast innate potential of the mind to attain more success in life. Sharing how to activate these rich resources within the mind and connecting this natural power with spiritual wisdom is Paul's passion. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Paul Scheele about using your superpowers to make a super you. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How there is phenomenal power in hypnosis that is life enhancing or self sabotaging. ●    How entrepreneurs back away from possibilities because they think they don’t have the resources. ●    Why it’s important to pause and drop into a place of higher resourcefulness. ●    Why entrepreneurs need to lean into the success they are asking for. ●    How entrepreneurs have to be open and opportunistic to be successful. Connect with Paul: Guest Contact Info Twitter @PaulScheele Instagram @prscheele Facebook facebook.com/ScheeleLearningSystems LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/paulscheelephd Links Mentioned: learningstategies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

588: Leading in Uncertain Times Cara Macklin, Caram – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 588 Cara Macklin Cara Macklin is a creative thinking entrepreneur and business success coach. She grew up in her family business and opened her first business at 15. She spent 15 years as director of a multi-award-winning healthcare and hospitality group, growing from 200 employees to over 600 during this time. She gained in-depth experience of the highs and lows, the growing pains and the successes that come with scaling a business in a tough industry. Cara’s passion is constantly growing businesses through a creative culture and methodology to develop the best people who are inspired to deliver growth. Through her experience and understanding my unique purpose, she envisioned a new model of elderly healthcare creating NI’s first lifestyle care home, ‘Milesian Manor.’ Having also worked in Marks and Spencer’s Food Trend Studio in London, Cara’s passion has always been how to think creatively and do things differently to grow and succeed. In today’s world of uncertainty, speed of change, complexities and volatility, Cara believes the ability to think creatively, adapt quickly and be flexible are crucial. As a professional coach and business mentor Cara runs her company, Caram, where she combines her entrepreneurial experience with coaching. She developed her unique creative methodology, helping leaders and businesses strengthen their creative ability, think differently and achieve powerful change. She has been recognized for her work, being named an IoD finalist for Director of Innovation, NI Top 40 under 40, Women in Business Young Businesswoman of the Year and Women in Business Outstanding Innovation.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Cara Macklin about leading in uncertain times. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How businesses need to build a culture and ideation of creative thinking. ●    Why it’s important to be able to lead a team in a new-age non-traditional way. ●    How the entrepreneurs who are going to be the most successful have a growth mindset. ●    Why people get the best ideas when they ask the right questions of their team. ●    How great leadership leads to greater successes. Connect with Cara: Guest Contact Info Instagram @macklincara Facebook facebook.com/cara.macklin.79 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/caramacklin Links Mentioned: https://www.caram.org.uk/sharkpreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

587: CapitalCon Brad Blazar, The Art of Beliefology CapitalCon Brad Blazar, The Art of Beliefology – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 587 Brad Blazar Brad Blazar is effective sales leader who over a decade ago set out on a mission to compile stories from his prior business experience as founder & CEO of a small oil company and the encounters from meetings and speaking events with some of the worlds best leaders in sports, business, and politics. He is the founder The Art of Beliefology - believing that you have the power to change your beliefs and your future. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brad Blazar about the event CapitalCon. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How CapitalCon will address the problems entrepreneurs face when attracting capital. ●    How CapitalCon will have some high caliber presenters that entrepreneurs can learn a lot from. ●    How CapitalCon will teach entrepreneurs how to be smart with their money. ●    How CapitalCon will help entrepreneurs create credible pitches that make sense. ●    How CapitalCon will teach entrepeneurs how to bring their pitch to a successful closure. Connect with Brad: Guest Contact Info Twitter @blazar_brad Instagram @bradblazar Facebook facebook.com/brad.blazar Links Mentioned: bradblazar.com/capitalcon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

586: StandOut Authority Joshua B. Lee, StandOut Authority – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 586 Joshua B. Lee Joshua B. Lee is an entrepreneur, business owner, author, coach, marketer and a very blessed husband and father. People call him “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” and he’s proud of that nickname. In 2003 he built his career in online marketing with clients like MySpace and Google with advertising spends of over half a billion dollars, which generated over 35 trillion online impressions for these companies. He’s been lucky enough to build 16 companies in his career from online marketing to coaching to web design and more. His real passion is creating lasting, meaningful and most importantly authentic HUMAN relationships. He’ll show you how to do exactly that using LinkedIn, a business-centric professional platform. He created StandOut Authority so he can work with entrepreneurs like you to help you humanize your professional or company brand on LinkedIn using authentic, inspirational engagement with your clients or audience. Joshua genuinely believes there is NO B2B or B2C just H2H – human to human connections, and he wants to show you how to do exactly that! Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Joshua B. Lee about StandOut Authority. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the best way to connect with people is through personal engagement. ●    Why there is a huge difference between traffic and true engagement. ●    How businesses need to create true engagement and connect instead of sell. ●    How LinkedIn doesn’t want businesses and people to use automation. ●    Why trust is so important between businesses and their clientele. Connect with Joshua: Guest Contact Info Twitter @thejoshuablee Instagram @thejoshuabelee Facebook facebook.com/thejoshuablee LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joshuablee Links Mentioned: joshuablee.com Standoutauthority.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

585: Cosmic Entrepreneurship Yanik Silver, Maverick 1000 – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 585 Yanik Silver Yanik Silver has been called a Cosmic Catalyst, a Maverick Mischief-maker and a Galactic Goofball. He redefines how business is played in the 21st century at the intersection of evolutionary growth, impact and fun. Yanik is the creator of the Cosmic Journal, author of Evolved Enterprise and the founder of Maverick1000, a global collective of visionary entrepreneurs making a serious difference in the world, without taking themselves too seriously. In fact, it’s not unusual to find him dressed as a lemur, a showgirl or even in matching mermaid tails with Sir Richard Branson.   Yanik believes we all have our own “Cosmic Alarm Clock” that goes off at exactly the right time to fulfill our destiny of greatness. It starts as a whisper, a small voice that gets louder and louder until you either answer it or hit snooze. He has spent his life exploring that connection of head, heart and highest purpose….with his colored pens in hand. It might have all started when he snuck out at the age of 5 to buy markers—only to catch the wrong bus home and end up at the police station. (Undaunted, his love of doodling and exploring still continue to this day!) Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Yanik Silver about cosmic entrepreneurship. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why entrepreneurs need a real why and a real reason to start their business. ●    How one entrepreneur can change an industry, but 1000 entrepreneurs can change the world. ●    Why entrepreneurs need to evolve and listen to their cosmic alarm clocks as they grow. ●    How taking the next step for entrepreneurs requires inner knowledge and trusting themselves. ●    Why people should incorporate the things that they love into their business. Connect with Yanik: Guest Contact Info Twitter @yaniksilver Instagram @yaniksilver Facebook facebook.com/YanikSilverFans LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/yaniksilver Links Mentioned: cosmicjournal.com evolvedenterprise.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

584: Predictable Success Les Mckeown Predictable Success Les Mckeown – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 584 Les Mckeown When it comes to business growth, Les McKeown has ‘been there, done that’. After starting more than 40 companies in his own right, Les became the co-founder of an incubation consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of literally hundreds of organizations worldwide, with at its peak 13 offices in 7 countries worldwide. Now Les advises CEOs and senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth, speaks to Fortune 500 companies about his breakthrough strategies, is one of Inc.’s top contributing authors. He is also the author of three books on growth leadership, one a Wall St Journal and USA Today bestseller, and a much-in-demand public speaker. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Les Mckeown about his book, Predictable Success. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why business owners need a strong sense of self-awareness. ●    How there are repeating patterns that occur that people can learn from. ●    Why leaders have to shift their leadership style in each phase of growth. ●    How switching the leadership style can be difficult for some people. ●    Why businesses need to recognize that systems and process are fundamental to growth. Connect with Les: Guest Contact Info Twitter @lesmckeown @PredSuccess Instagram @predictablesuccess Facebook facebook.com/predictablesuccess LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lesmckeown Links Mentioned: predictablesuccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

583: SuperWorld Hrish Lotlikar SuperWorld – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 583 Hrish Lotlikar Hrish Lotlikar is a Co-founder and CEO at SuperWorld, the Virtual World in Augmented Reality mapped onto the real world. Previously, he co-founded Rogue Initiative Studios, a Hollywood film, TV, gaming, and immersive entertainment studio. He was also the founding Managing Partner of Eastlabs, an early-stage VC fund based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Previously, Hrish was a Senior Business Developer and Global Evangelist at Toptal (backed by Andreessen Horowitz, the Rockefellers & the co-founders of Facebook and Zynga), a venture capital investor at Spencer Trask Ventures, and an investment banker at both UBS Investment Bank and HSBCSecurities, where he specialized in public finance, corporate finance and M&A. He also was an Associate in the Global Business Development Group at management consulting firm Hewitt Associates. Hrish was born in India and grew up in the United States. He also has spent many years living around the world in Europe, Asia and South America. He has a close connection to the people and cultures in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Spain, France, Vietnam, China, Colombia, Bali and Thailand. Hrish holds a BA in Political Science from Rice University and both an MBA and MPH from University of Illinois at Chicago. In his free time, he enjoys working out, fashion photography and traveling the world. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Hrish Lotlikar about SuperWorld. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How people can share their personalized real world in AR with SuperWorld. ●    How people and businesses can place easter eggs in the infinite worlds. ●    How people can buy blocks in SuperWorld and a share the commerce that happens there. ●    How people will eventually be able to create digital assets and sell them in SuperWorld. ●    How virtual worlds allow for a lot of monetization potential through many different avenues. Connect with Hrish: Guest Contact Info Twitter @hrishlotlikar @superworldapp Instagram @hrishlotlikar @superworldapp Facebook facebook.com/superworldapp LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/hrishlotlikar linkedin.com/company/superworldapp Links mentioned: Superworldapp.com therogueinitative.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

582: DropFunnels Jordan Mederich, DropFunnels DropFunnels Jordan Mederich, DropFunnels – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 582 Jordan Mederich Jordan “Jordo” Mederich is the founder of one of the fastest growing marketing platforms online, DropFunnels. Garnering attention from top entrepreneurs and marketers online, DropFunnels is the world’s first and only tech-free platform to easily build your entire website, blog, sales funnels, SEO-powered blog, courses, and more. Built on the world’s most powerful and fast infrastructure, Wordpress. Jordan is passionate about innovative and disruptive advertising tools and strategies, building company cultures, and investing and innovating on the future of marketing. Heal ways brings humor, insight, and tremendous value to every interview and speaking opportunity. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jordan Mederich about the tech-free online marketing platform, DropFunnels. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How DropFunnels allows people to build sales funnels on Wordpress in a day. ●    Why DropFunnels integration with Wordpress brings in built in SEO capability. ●    How DropFunnels is reinventing Wordpress by making their code available to anyone. ●    Why it’s important to have a high google ranking that you gained organically. ●    How hungry beginners can succeed by using DropFunnels. Connect with Jordan: Guest Contact Info Twitter Instagram @dropfunnels Facebook facebook.com/dropfunnels LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jordanmederich Links Mentioned: dropfunnels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

581: Voices David Ciccarelli, Voices.com Voices David Ciccarelli, Voices.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 581 David Ciccarelli David Ciccarelli is the CEO and founder of Voices, the online marketplace that connects businesspeople with professional voice over talent. The unique blending of his audio-engineering background with self-taught business savvy and website development afforded David the creative freedom to pursue his passion for innovation during the first dot com boom, the result of which catapulted him onto the scene as a pioneer in his field in the early 2000s. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with David Ciccarelli about his online marketplace of voiceover talent, Voices. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How there is a demand for professional and aspiring voice talent. ●    Why a simple domain name can lead to a lot of organic traffic. ●    How trends are always changing for voice over artists. ●    Why people should pick one or two forms of marketing and master them. ●    How voice over artists were impacted by the pandemic. Connect with David: Guest Contact Info Twitter @voices Instagram Facebook @voices facebook.com/voices LinkedIn linkedkn.com/company/voices-com Links Mentioned: voices.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

580: Law of Attraction Andrew Kap – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 580 Andrew Kap Andrew Kap holds one goal above all others through his various projects: Genuine and Sustainable Impact. His latest offering, The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read offers readers a never-before-seen understanding of the topic — that no other “Law of Attraction” book has ever been able to do — by going the extra mile of finally addressing WHY people who get excited about trying it still can’t manage to get in the habit of using these methods for just five minutes a day.  The book has enjoyed continued success, including hundreds of 5-star rave reviews, #1 Best Seller status in multiple categories on Amazon, and a growing YouTube channel devoted to it. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Andrew Kap about his book, The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why action needs to be inspired for it to be effective. ●    How entrepreneurs are good at getting in their own way. ●    Why engaging in gratitude brings about inspirational ideas. ●    How entrepreneurs shouldn’t force themselves do things they don’t want to. ●    Why the ego doesn’t want people to risk giving up their status quo. Connect with Andrew: Links Mentioned: lastlawofattractionbook.com youtube.com/andrewkap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

579: Pure Portfolios Nikolaas Schuurmans Pure Portfolios Nikolaas Schuurmans, Pure Portfolios – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 579 Nikolaas Schuurmans Nikolaas Schuurmans founded Pure Portfolios with a vision to create a new client centric experience. He believes in raising the standards professional conduct within financial services. Nik shares his passion for investor rights, higher ethical standards, and financial markets through his weekly blog. Nik has been quoted in Investor’s Business Daily, Portland Business Joural, WSJ, ETF.com, and Finacial Advisor Magazine. He most recently held the position of Portfolio Manager at U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Nik earned a B.A. in Finance from Washington State University and earned the right to use the CFA designation. Nik has served as an adjunct finance professor at Washing State University Vancouver campus. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Nikolaas Schuurmans about financial advisors using a client centric experience. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● Why more transparency and less cost are good for the investor. ● How many investors need to look internally and optimize what they can control. ● Why taking an upside fee for outstanding performance could incentive excessive risk taking. ● How fee tiers make advisors manage their assets much better. ● Why negative market outliers are not an outlier in investment management businesses. Connect with Nik: Guest Contact Info Twitter @pureportfolios Facebook facebook.com/betterinvestoroutcomes Links Mentioned: pureportfolios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

578: The Book Mentor Karen Williams, The Book Mentor Karen Williams, – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 578 Karen Williams Karen Williams is one of the leading Book Mentors in the UK. She works with business experts who want to stand out from the crowd and write a non-fiction book that helps them to grow their business. The bestselling author of six books and two planners herself, she knows the difference a book can make to your business when done well. She has worked with hundreds of coaches, consultants and other business experts who have a story to tell or a message to share, taking them from idea to final manuscript. Many of which have become Amazon bestsellers, book award finalists, and successful business building tools. She regularly features on podcasts and interviews and has been a speaker for Athena, Women’s Business Clubs, the Alliance of Independent Authors, and is a TEDx speaker. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Karen Williams about being one of the leading book mentors in the UK. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How it is easier to interview for a book than it is to write a full book. ●    Why people need to solidify what they are writing about before getting started. ●    How books are a great resource to use as a business building tool. ●    Why people need to market their book from day one, not after it’s launched. ●    How there are so many different ways for people to get their book published. Connect with Karen: Guest Contact Info Twitter @librotas Instagram @karenwilliamslibrotas Facebook facebook.com/librotas LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/karenwilliamslibrotas Links Mentioned: librotas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

577: The Jordan Harbinger Show Jordan Harbinger, The Jordan Harbinger Show Jordan Harbinger, – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 577 Jordan Harbinger Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018.” Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jordan Harbinger about his podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why networking is important to bring in more business by doing less work. ●    How knowing the principles of psychology can make people better at sales. ●    Why people want to create podcast content that sticks so it can grow organically. ●    Why people shouldn’t create a bunch of content quickly and just release it. ●    How conversion is a slow process when it comes to podcasting. Connect with Jordan: Guest Contact Info Twitter @jordanharbinger Instagram @jordanharbinger Facebook facebook.com/thejordanharbingershow LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jordanharbinger Links Mentioned: jordanharbinger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

576: Vetted Virtual Assistants Ujwal Velagapudi, hiByron.com Vetted Virtual Assistants Ujwal Velagapudi, hiByron.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 576 Ujwal Velagapudi Ujwal Velagapudi is a serial entrepreneur and investor, having bought and sold numerous businesses across multiple industries, ranging from a sports bar to a SaaS platform. His professional career started in supply chain management, working in aerospace and automotive industries, prior to leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full time. He is seeking opportunities to acquire, invest, partner, and consult! Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ujwal Velagapudi about vetted virtual assistants. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How virtual assistants do their best work when vetted for the right position. ●    Why it’s important to know the culture and the regulations in a company’s region. ●    How sitting on your laurels inhibits future growth for your company. ●    Why business owners should keep learning so they can grow their company. Connect with Ujwal: Guest Contact Info Twitter @UjwalVelagapudi Instagram @TheGlobalUJ Links Mentioned: hibyron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

575: Brand Creativity Antonio Buchanan, Antonio & Paris Brand Creativity Antonio Buchanan, Antonio & Paris – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 575 Antonio Buchanan Antonio Patric Buchanan has spent his career influencing some of the world’s top brands. His career took off at Y&R Worldwide, where he quickly became a vice president of Strategic Planning, working on American Express, Citigroup, Verizon, Evian, Disney and Club Med. He then served as senior partner and head of strategy and planning on Ogilvy Worldwide’s American Express and IBM global business, with assignments in Mexico City, London, Singapore, Brazil and Sao Paolo. After heading FCB’s Global Integrated Strategy Division for clients like Lucent, Levi Strauss, 3Com, MTV, and overseeing a $370 million revenue growth, his entrepreneurial gene took control. In 1998, Antonio and his partner Paris formed bang!zoom, a global research and strategy consultancy with offices in San Francisco Chicago and London. Their firm oversaw research initiatives for 3Com, Lucent, BBC, Avaya, American Express, and others before selling the company to MDC Partners (a Toronto-based communications holding company). Finally, in 2003, Antonio & Paris was born. The global brand innovation and design firm operating has offices in San Francisco, Paris, London and Mexico City along with virtual staff around the globe. A&P has received tremendous praise for the creation of innovative tools, non-orthodox qualitative and quantitative insight breakthroughs, creative work and comprehensive brand initiatives. The firm’s clients include AT&T, MINI USA, Levi Strauss, Rubbermaid, Discover Card, Bausch & Lomb, State Farm, Paramount Pictures, Barco, Mayo Clinic, Tenet Health Care and Evolve Biosystems to name a few. Antonio has been named one of the top creative thinkers by AdAge, named on the top innovative thinkers list for Wallpaper Magazine and one of the top 100 executives on Black Enterprise’s BE 100 list. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Antonio Buchanan about brand creativity. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● Why it’s important to have a foothold in the regions your company operates in. ● How regular team communication is important for company growth. ● Why it’s important to use emotional drivers when trying to sell a product. ● How inspiration to build a brand can come from all over the world. ● Why mindsets drive people to make purchases and should be advertised to. Connect with Antonio: Guest Contact Info Twitter @antonioandparis Instagram @antonioandparis Facebook facebook.com/AntonioAndParis LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/antonioandparis Links Mentioned: antonioandparis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

574: Podcasting You Trevor Oldham, Podcasting You – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 574 Trevor Oldham Trevor Oldham is the founder of Podcasting You, a podcast booking agency that helps people to grow their influence and income through podcast guesting. Because of his success with Podcasting You, Trevor was able to pay off $91,795.10 in student loans in one year.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Trevor Oldham about his podcast booking agency, Podcasting You. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How podcasting has really exploded over the last couple of years. ●    Why being on podcasts helps people build their credibility. ●    How podcasting can be used as a great tool for networking. ●    Why podcasts can help raise business website’s SEO. Connect with Trevor: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/trevorljoldham Links Mentioned: podcastingyou.com/sharkpreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

573: Purpose Driven Plate Bryan Charles, Ketoned Bodies Purpose Driven Plate Bryan Charles, Ketoned Bodies – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 573 Bryan Charles Bryan Charles is the founder of Ketoned Bodies, the nation’s first Keto Meal Delivery Company and the only Regenerative Agricultural Meal Delivery Company in the country. Born in West Texas, Bryan first got into nutrition when his mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Ever the believer that food can cure all disease, Bryan started Ketoned Bodies when he was living away from his mother and wanted to make it easier for her to follow a ketogenic diet. His quest for the optimal diet has taken him down the road of working on a Master’s in Applied Clinical Nutrition and working towards being a Savory Institute Accredited Field Professional. His journey has led him to one defining belief: only food grown in a manner that regenerates the planet will regenerate humanity. In accordance with this belief, Bryan believes that having a relationship with a Regenerative Agricultural farmer or rancher is more effective and helpful than having a relationship with a doctor or pharmacist. His drive-in life currently is being part of developing a food system that is completely independent and free of industrial inputs and completely separate from industrial distribution channels also. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bryan Charles about his podcast, The Purpose Driven Plate. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the cause and the solution to most health problems is food. ●    Why industrial supply chains, even if they are labeled organic, are a gimmick. ●    How regenerative agriculture allows people to make the healthiest meals. ●    Why what is the healthiest for the planet is also the healthiest for humanity. ●    How there is a semiotic relationship between people and the environment. Connect with Bryan: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ketonedbodies Instagram @ketonedbodies Facebook Facebook.com/ketonedbodies Links Mentioned: ketonedbodies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

572: Netflix for Feelings Scott Donnell, Hapbee – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 572 Scott Donnell Scott Donnell is a serial entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to both physical and mental health. He is the Founder of Apex Leadership Company, a fitness and fundraising program for schools. Apex has raised $75 million for schools, and now has 115 franchises and 3 million customers. More recently, Scott has joined the biotech world as the CEO of Hapbee. Hapbee specializes in ultra-low frequencies, and with its patented technology it can record small magnetic fields from chemical solutions. With the use of a wearable device, Hapbee can deliver dozens of safe, comfortable feelings to your body at the click of a button. You can feel alert, calm. Relaxed, sleepy, or focused. Hapbee products will the market in March and it has the potential to be what Dan Sullivan calls “the next consumer generated revolution.” In his work, Scott has partner or collaborated with many other world-class experts in the frequency and energy space. He is here to share some incredible secrets about the world of frequencies and how it will change the way you see the world, your body, and the future. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Scott Donnell about the Netflix for Feelings, Hapbee. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How Hapbee allows people to choose what feeling they want to experience. ● How Hapbee gives people the same effects as ingesting medicine. ● How long it takes for the effects from Hapbee to kick in. ● How Hapbee is a great way for people to relieve stress. ● How Hapbee plans on having an entire library of states to choose from. Connect with Scott: Guest Contact Info Twitter @BeHapbee Instagram @gethapbee Facebook facebook.com/BeHapbee Links Mentioned: hapbee.com/shark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

571: Brand Clarity Suzanne Tulien – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 571 Suzanne Tulien Suzanne Tuline has passionately serving clients by guiding them through a powerful strategic internal brand definition strategy, infusing it into the business and helping my clients truly walk their talk for the past 28 years. Speaking and training is in her DNA! Suzanne started her career working with a dynamic marketing and training firm. She helped design and facilitate marketing training workshops across the U.S. Then, as creative project manager for a global consulting firm, she dove into managing the internal brand acquisitions of 13 firms and the acculturation processes to be merged under one corporate entity. Suzanne authored The 6 Myths of Small Business Branding e-book, and co-authored BRAND DNA; Uncover Your Organization’s Genetic Code for Competitive Advantage, as well as a plethora of brand articles published on BrandChannel.com, eHotelier, Go-To-Market Strategies, Innova, and others. Her new book is titled Personal Brand Clarity; Identify, Define & Align to What You Want to Be Known For. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Suzanne Tulien about building brand clarity. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How a business’s logo represents the brand, it is not the brand itself. ●    Why entrepreneurs need to know their brand to know what they’re marketing. ●    How solopreneurs need to become the core brand of their business. ●    How the key is making a brand that is seamless across all platforms. ●    Why business owners need to make a promise and then follow through on it. Connect with Suzanne: Guest Contact Info Twitter @SuzTulien Facebook facebook.com/brandascension LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/suzannetulien Links Mentioned: brandascension.com personalbrandpresence.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

570: Sapphire Studios Anish Dalal, Sapphire Apps – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 570 Anish Dalal Anish Dalal is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Sapphire Apps, a 7-figure app development and growth agency responsible for more than 15M downloads in the iOS and Google Play Stores. He has created over 500 apps for clients like Lindsay Lohan, Bart Baker, Alesso, and others. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Anish Dalal about helping companies develop and grow apps. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How to use ASO to make your app appear higher up on the app list. ●    Why people shouldn’t tell stories in their Facebook or Instagram ads. ●    How it’s important to push a volume of different kinds of content. ●    Why companies need to be data driven to see what is working for them. Connect with Anish: Guest Contact Info Instagram @itsanishd LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/anish-dalal-1b503472 Links Mentioned: sapphireapps.com sapphirestudios.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

569: Beyond the Chaos Susan Fennema, Beyond the Chaos – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 569 Susan Fennema Susan Fennema is the Chaos Eradicating Officer (CEO) of Beyond the Chaos, a consultancy helping small business owners to simplify their operations and manage their projects so they can grow their businesses and get their lives back. With 30+ years of operations/project management experience in professional service industries, Susan is on a mission to improve American society exponentially. When not making multi-course dinners, she enjoys Texas A&M football games and Blackhawks hockey. She lives and works from her home in McKinney, Texas, with her husband, dog, and cat. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Susan Fennema about controlling chaos in small businesses. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the first step to getting rid of chaos is to delegate your least favorite task. ●    Why people need to have good project management for a successful workflow. ●    How there are tools and applications online to help with project management. ●    Why making a plan will help business owners get their desired outcome. ●    How you know you’ve made it professionally when you set the tone for your business. Connect with Susan: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/susanfennema Links Mentioned: beyondthechaos.biz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

568: Retention Point Robert Skrob, RobertSkrob.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 568 Robert Skrob Robert Skrob is recognized as one of the best member retention specialists in the world, he’s spoken and delivered workshops in five continents. His experience is unique in that it bridges the world of nonprofit associations and causes as well as for-profit membership and subscription companies. For the first 10 years of his career, Robert consulted with more than 47 associations, creating marketing campaigns for membership, conferences, sponsorships and events for dozens of different industries. In the years since, he has worked with subscription businesses including publishers, digital access, extended warranty, SAAS, coaching businesses, subscription boxes and associations that range from start-up to $1.5 billion publishers. Robert’s profound understanding of the member experience enables him to encourage member engagement and build relationships with members that last for years. In a world where obscene churn rates are all too common and even accepted, Mr. Skrob is able to transform customer relationships he calls “one night stands” into long-term memberships. Robert lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Kory. They have two adult children. Robert and Kory can be found participating in or training for triathlons. They are both active in their community. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Robert Skrob about his new book Detox, Declutter, Dominate. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How companies need to focus on current subscribers to be successful. ●    Why businesses need to get clients more excited after they make a purchase. ●    How businesses should create a cash flow forecast based on their own numbers. ●    Why getting the business to a million dollars will look different than getting it to five million dollars.  ●    How more new customers just increases the rate of customers quitting. Connect with Robert: Guest Contact Info Twitter @RobertSkrob Facebook facebook.com/membershipservices LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/robertskrob Links Mentioned: robertskrob.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

567: Exit Rich Michelle Seiler Tucker, – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 567 Michelle Seiler Tucker Michelle Seiler Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. She holds a M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary) title and as a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry, she has a wealth of experience regarding buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses. Her and her firm have sold over a thousand businesses in almost every vertical and have a remarkable track record of success. In addition to being featured in INC, Forbes, and USA Magazine, Michelle is a Keynote Speaker and makes regular radio and TV appearances on Fox Business News and CNBC. She has spoken alongside many prominent speakers: Eric Trump, Kathy Ireland, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Donna Karen, Stedman Graham, Randi Zuckerberg, Steve Wozniak, and more. She is the Best-Selling Author of the book “Sell Your Business for more than It’s Worth” and has a new book coming out called “Exit Rich®.” Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michelle Seiler Tucker about successfully selling businesses. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How 90% of buyers are first time buyers and slow to pull the trigger on decisions. ● Why 8 out of 10 businesses won’t sell because they don’t have a plan. ● How business owners don’t think about selling their businesses until forced to. ● Why business owners must design their exit when creating the business. ● How many established businesses are currently going out of business. Connect with Michelle: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MSeilerTucker Instagram @michelleseilertucker Facebook facebook.com/michelletuckerinternational LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/michelleseiler Links Mentioned: seilertucker.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

566: The Breakdown Robbie Simpson – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 566 Robbie Simpson Robbie Simpson is the host of The Breakdown with Robbie, a popular industry podcast featuring conversations with television and theater’s top directors, casting directors, agents, managers, producers, writers, and high-profile actors. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Robbie Simpson about his podcast The Breakdown. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How many actors need their MFA to succeed in theater. ●    Why show business slowed down due to COVID-19. ●    How actors do their best work when responding to other actors. ●    Why being a reader is a great networking opportunity. ●    How networking in theater can feel gratuitous and self-serving. Connect with Robbie: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MrRobbieSimpson Instagram @mrrobbiesimpson Facebook facebook.com/MrRobbieSimpson LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/robbie-simpson-74954959 Links Mentioned: robbiesimpsonactor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

565: Real Annuity Leads Yehuda Plotzker, Sleek Marketing – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 565 Yehuda Plotzker Yehuda Plotzker is the CEO of Sleek Marking. He helps advisers write more annuities without having to pay per lead or a monthly marketing fee by using a performance model. That means his clients don’t pay until they make money. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Yehuda Plotzker about real annuity leads. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How marketers need to get results for their clients to remain clients. ●    Why marketers can make more money earning a percentage of each sale. ●    How it’s important to give your clients a return on their investment. ●    How annuities require a longer process but are more profitable. Connect with Yehuda: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/yehuda.plotzker LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ypsleekmarketinginc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

564: The Kickstarter for Investing Chuck Pettid, Republic.co – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 564 Chuck Pettid Chuck Pettid is the CEO of Republic Crowdfunding Portal, a leading investment crowdfunding site, President of Fig and co-producer of the international television show Meet the Drapers. He is also GP of micro VC fund RainmakeMe, sat on the boards of Ruby Love (aka PantyProp), RidersShare, CrowdSmart and is an active mentor at 500 Startups and MassChallenge. Chuck has an MBA from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a BS from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Chuck Pettid about the Kickstarter for investing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why people make investments in the early phase of product development. ●    How the regulations are changing, which will ultimately benefit investors.  ●    How the vast majority of investors are sophisticated and looking for an ROI. ●    Why companies need to be a viable investment opportunity for crowd funding. ●    How people will be able to test their crowd funding on March 15th legally. Connect with Chuck: Guest Contact Info Twitter @joinrepublic Instagram @joinrepublic Facebook facebook.com/joinrepublic LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/republic.co Links Mentioned: republic.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

563: Save 50% on Your Taxes Matt Carrier, – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 563 Matt Carrier Matt Carrier is a managing director for Redwood Tax Specialists and an expert at creating tax obligation resolutions for high-net-worth business owners. Powered by his 26 years in tax preparation and accounting, and his 12 years in financial planning for businesses and individuals, his purpose is to find the right solutions for now and the future. Along with the rest of the Redwood Tax Specialists staff, Matt helps executives and entrepreneurs keep more of their money in the bank come tax season. Matt was able to begin and advance his career working with his family CPA Firm. He then stepped out on his own to create a new company, Carrier Financial & Insurance Services. The experience of starting a new company has shown him the value of entrepreneurship, and he can see the importance of being able to maintain the present and future of a business. Today, Matt utilizes all the skills, tips, and tricks he’s gathered throughout his career to keep offering staggering results for Redwood Tax Specialists clients. You can count on Matt to provide advocacy and results for business owners looking to maximize their bottom-line net profit. Matt has worked hard to gain strategic partnerships with some of the top CPA firms and top Financial Advisors in the country. Today, Matt and his team of CPAs have saved wall street companies and small business owners over 1 billion dollars in taxes. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Matt Carrier about saving 50% on your taxes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How a holistic approach for individual and business taxes saves people money. Why busines owners need a more in-depth retirement plan to fit their needs. How changing an entity type can open up strategies to save people money. Connect with Matt: Guest Contact Info Twitter @redwoodtax Instagram @redwoodtax Facebook facebook.com/redwoodtaxspecialists LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/matthewkcarrier Links Mentioned: lowertaxnow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

562: The Capacity Architect Scott Ritzheimer, Eight Figure Focus – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 562 Scott Ritzheimer Scott Ritzheimer is the Capacity Architect. Having helped launch over 15,000 businesses and nonprofits, including his own $10 million business, which he built, ran, and sold before turning 35, he knows all too well the challenges that founders face even as they achieve incredible success. He now travels across the country to speaking to and consulting with founders, CEOs, and their teams to help them not only grow but scale their businesses and do it all without the hustle. He is the mastermind behind the Eight Figure Focus blog and YouTube channel and a rising star in the business community. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Scott Rizheimer about growing and scaling businesses. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How succeeding actually creates new problems that are more difficult. ●    Why surviving and succeeding start to separate as businesses grow. ●    How only trying to survive makes businesses owners miss the big picture. ●    Why businesses need high quality team decision making to grow the business. Connect with Scott: Guest Contact Info Instagram @sritzheimer @eighfigurefocus Facebook facebook.com/scottritzheimer.official Facebook.com/eightfigurefocus Links Mentioned: capacityarchitect.com/shark eightfigurefocus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

561: Wealth DynamX Jerry Fetta, Wealth DynamX – The Sharkpreneur podcast with and Seth Greene Episode 561 Jerry Fetta Jerry Fetta helps people un-confuse their money, so that they don't lose their money, so that they can use their money to build wealth NOW! As the Founder and CEO of Wealth DynamX, a Wealth Creation Firm that helps clients across the U.S. build wealth, Jerry has a passion for providing financial education for families that causes them to build wealth and navigate their economic futures with certainty. Jerry is married to his wife and business partner, Lexy, and together they have taken Wealth DynamX from nothing to a multi-million-dollar company over the last 4 years! Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jerry Fetta about building Wealth DynamX into a multi-million-dollar company. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How it’s important to commit to understanding your product and sales. ●    Why people need to understand money to be able to build wealth. ●    How the stock market can be controlled and manipulated by investors. ●    How people can make money and pay off their debt at the same time. ●    Why using a life insurance policy can help people pay off their debt. Connect with Jerry: Guest Contact Info Twitter @jerryfetta Instagram @jerryfetta Facebook facebook.com/WealthDynamX Links Mentioned: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

559: Pinot Rocks Michael Browne, CIRQ – The Sharkpreneur podcast with and Seth Greene Episode 559 Michael Browne The complexities that describe Michael Browne’s wines describe his life experiences, too. With a tumultuous childhood and an adolescence filled with feelings of isolation, Michael joined the circus when he was twelve. By eighteen, he was a featured performer, fire-eater, unicyclist, high-wire walker, and trapeze artist. But it was during his work in the restaurant industry years later when Michael realized the simple beauty—and potential—of family and friends enjoying the perfect bottle of wine together. Michael co-founded his first California winery, Kosta Browne, in 1997 with a few hundred dollars and the goal of helping people create meaningful moments with one another. In Pinot Rocks, Michael shares his journey and offers insight and inspiration for those who believe in the American dream and choose to never stop pursuing it. No matter the goals you set for yourself, this book will motivate you to follow your passions and turn your dreams into reality. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michael Browne about his new book Pinot Rocks. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How a good bottle of wine leads to good story telling and conversation. ●    Why it’s important to have perseverance and to go for to be successful. ●    How people can’t be discouraged by setbacks and should keep going. ●    Why writing a book sets business owners apart in their marketplace. Connect with Michael Browne: Guest Contact Info Instagram @brownefamilyvineyards Facebook facebook.com/brownefamilyvineyards Links Mentioned: cirq.com chevwines.com brownfamilywines.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

558: The Lean Entrepreneur Brant Cooper, Moves the Needle – The Sharkpreneur podcast with and Seth Greene Episode 558 Brant Cooper Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and CEO of Moves the Needle. With over two decades of expertise helping companies bring innovative products to market, he blends agile, design thinking, and lean methodologies to ignite entrepreneurial action within large organizations. Brant has a unique take on disrupting our current way of thinking in order to be closer to customers, move faster, and act bolder. He has experienced monumental milestones such as IPO, acquisition, rapid growth, and crushing failure. He serves as a global keynote speaker, mentor to entrepreneurs, and trusted advisor to corporate executives. His mission is to teach leaders how to find personal and economic growth through creating new value for fellow humans. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brant Cooper about his book, The Lean Entrepreneur. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the most successful startups act differently than big companies. ●    Why business owners need to understand their customers deeply. ●    How people need to balance execution and entrepreneurial techniques. ●    Why businesses should talk to customers to know what they actually want. ●    How selling a product to a customer ask them to change their behavior. Connect with Brant: Guest Contact Info Twitter @brantcooper Facebook facebook.com/brantcooperofficial LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brantcooper Links Mentioned: brantcooper.com movestheneedle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

557: View from the Top Aaron Walker, View from the Top – The Sharkpreneur podcast with and Seth Greene Episode 557 Aaron Walker Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 40 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. For more than two decades and counting, Aaron has taken classes from and has been coached personally by his friend, financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Spiritual mentors David Landrith and Bob Warren have impacted his spiritual life beyond measure. Two other disciplined mastermind groups, 48 Days led by friend Dan Miller and The Torch have played a role in his understanding of how to live a significant and successful life. Aaron incorporates education and learning opportunities into his daily routine, remaining informed of the latest tools and trends available. It only took a few years as a partner with David Patton Construction LLC for Aaron to help take the business from doing one to two projects per year to a multi-million dollar company, voted number one builder for three consecutive years by Nashville's House & Home & Garden Magazine's People's Choice Awards. He sold his retail business to Cash America USA, a Fortune 500 company. In addition to being the owner of eight lucrative businesses, Aaron participates in civic endeavors. Through his participation in personal accountability groups, Aaron mentors individuals weekly now and has for over five years. The Eagles Group, a collection of Nashville's most respected leaders met weekly for over a decade. At his local church, Aaron is an active member, team leader, Deacon, and teacher. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Aaron Walker about finding success with significance. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How isolation is the enemy to excellence, so it’s good to be part of a community. ●    Why almost all business owners are qualified to run a mastermind conversation. ●    How many small businesses fail because of lack of clarity and too much isolation. ●    Why it’s important to be in a mastermind group with people you don’t know. ●    How people need to be careful managing their work and life balance. Connect with Aaron: Guest Contact Info Twitter @VFTCoach Instagram @isi_mastermind Facebook facebook.com/AaronWalkerVFTT LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/aaronwalkerviewfromthetop Links Mentioned: viewfromthetop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

556: The Practice Acceleration Method Tristan Bond, The Practice Acceleration Method – The Sharkpreneur podcast with and Seth Greene Episode 556 Tristan Bond Tristan Bond has a background in Physiotherapy and runs a business coaching company that helps healthcare business owners find success through his Practice Acceleration Method, a step-by-step process for marketing, management and business systems that will help you double your profits while building a practice that doesn’t depend solely on you. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tristan Bond about the Practice Acceleration Method. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How the Practice Acceleration Method uses a clinical reasoning approach. ●    Why businesses need control over marketing systems to get and convert leads. ●    How businesses are having a hard time converting their leads into sales. ●    Why business owners need to have a clarity of expectations for their team. ●    How clinicians must transition into an owner mindset for their business. ●    Why people can’t change the method if they want to have the right outcome. Connect with Tristan: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/practiceacceleration Links Mentioned: thepracticeaccelerationmethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

555: Disrupting Healthcare Maceo Jourdan, Canexxia – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 555 Maceo Jourdan Maceo Jourdan is a serial entrepreneur with two decades of building businesses by creating great products and great marketing. His experience spans a wildly eclectic mix of practical real-world experience from the US Army to the cut-throat world of electronic trading. An early pioneer in computerized trading, Maceo built one of the earliest high-frequency trading systems for the S&P 500. When "pay per click" marketing platforms burst on the scene he translated his work into massively successful automated systems for Google and, later, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.  Maceo's expertise fits a wide rangeof audience interests from predicting future trends, growing and scaling businesses, how to get your company acquired and not get taken to the cleaners, marketing for the solo entrepreneur or the $100 million+ Goliath, to how to work from home and working at home with small kids and teens (at the same time). Maceo is a seasoned presenter and early pioneer in online video - shooting, editing, and producing a finished 30-60-minute video every day for nearly 4 years. He's coached and taught individuals and groups for over 30 years and has a knack for making complicated things simple by giving your listeners stories they will love, cherish and share. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Maceo Jourdan about disrupting healthcare. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: How people are viewed in relationship to money in our healthcare system. Why people should build their businesses around others’ needs. How it’s important for people to fall in love with what they do first. How in 2030 61-million baby boomers are going to need full or part time care. Why home healthcare will be the solution for many baby boomers. Connect with Maceo: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MaceoJourdan Instagram @maceowho Facebook facebook.com/public/Maceo-Jourdan LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/getsocialroi Links Mentioned: canaxxia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices