Bringing Integrity to Personal Injury Law Karl Truman, Karl Truman Law Office   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 752 Karl Truman Injury attorney Karl Truman began his military career when he enlisted in 1981. He then enrolled in Army ROTC at the University of Kentucky, where he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1983. He worked his way through the ranks, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2009 after 28 years of service.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Karl Truman about bringing integrity to personal injury law. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How a personal injury attorney holds the wrong-does accountable. - How to differentiate yourself as a good personal injury attorney. - Why it’s important to know your community and to give back to it. - How personal injury lawyers should treat everyone with dignity and respect. - How the legal process shouldn’t be a kept secret from the average person.   Connect with Karl: Guest Contact Info Twitter @KarlTrumanLaw Instagram @karltruman.law Facebook facebook.com/KarlTrumanLaw LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/karl-truman-law-office Links Mentioned: trumanlaw.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generating Millions for Martial Arts Cris Rodriguez, Grow Pro Agency   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 751 Cris Rodriguez With over a decade of Digital Marketing Experience, Cris Rodriguez is a 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt, 3rd Degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, & Martial Arts School Owner. She knows firsthand the importance of having a steady stream of leads. She launched Grow Pro Agency to help fellow School Owners dominate their market online so they can drive more Traffic, develop a Tribe of loyal followers, and ultimately THRIVE!   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Cris Rodriguez about generating millions for martial arts. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How there can be moments in your life that forever change the trajectory of it. - Why it’s important to be able to differentiate your business in a saturated industry. - What it’s like to be a successful woman in a male dominated field. - How business owners shouldn’t wear every hat and need a team to help them grow their business. - Why business owners need to invest business earnings into marketing.   Connect with Cris: Guest Contact Info Instagram @growproagency Facebook facebook.com/growproagency Links Mentioned: growproagency.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporate Crime Fighter John Uustal, Kelley | Uustal   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 750 John Uustal John Uustal is a founding partner of the Kelley | Uustal law firm in Fort Lauderdale. Uustal leads a team of fourteen elite trial lawyers, who have won some of the largest verdicts in the country. He limits his own practice to a small number of “cases that can’t be won for families that can’t afford to lose.” He has taken on some of the most complex and difficult legal cases of our time. His successes have resulted in safer fuel tanks, safer seatbelts, safer medical care, and safer equipment for firefighters.   That success has earned him some powerful enemies. A car company promised to bankrupt him, he was attacked and maligned by Big Tobacco, and he was threatened in Argentina after antagonizing government officials who had been complicit in Argentina’s dirty war. He has won every case he has tried against tobacco companies. He has won every one of his cases involving keyless ignition defects. He has been named Product Liability Lawyer of the Year by America’s Best Lawyers, awarded the Most Effective Lawyer for Product Liability by the Daily Business Review, and has been interviewed and chronicled by national newspapers and television news programs.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with John Uustal about fighting corporate crime. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How fighting for the little guy can give people meaning in their work. - How we need lawyers to fight large corporations who will do anything to make money. - How people don’t realize how much control large corporations have on their day-to-day life. - Why you have to be ready to go to war when battling large corporations in court. - Why it’s more difficult to make corporations fix their mistakes than ever before.   Connect with John: Guest Contact Info Twitter @johnuustal Instagram Facebook facebook.com/JohnUustalTrialLawyer LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/johnuustal Links Mentioned: johnuustal.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-1933 Gold Wealth Insurance Ryan Long, National Gold Consultants   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 749 Ryan Long Ryan Long, President of National Gold Consultants (NGC), has been in the investment industry for 16 years, carrying on a family legacy. His company, NGC works exclusively with over 1200 financial and insurance advisors throughout the country. Ryan directly assists advisors in achieving wealth insurance for their clients by utilizing physical gold and silver the right way. NGC is one of the only licensed, regulated, and bonded wholesale companies in the country offering investments through precious metal.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ryan Long about pre-1933 gold wealth insurance. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How pre-1933 gold and silver are considered currency, not commodity. - How turning your money into gold and silver is a private exchange. - Why BITCOIN is fool’s gold and gold and silver are real currency and money. - How the values of gold and crypto currency are just going to conintue to rise. - Why you want to get away from paper dollar bills and turn to gold and silver.   Connect with Ryan: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/nationalgoldconsultants Links Mentioned: nationalgoldconsultants.com goldandsilveradvisors.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Trevor Schmidt, Hutch Law   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 748 Trevor Schmidt Trevor Schmidt has extensive experience in matters associated with intellectual property prosecution, licensing, enforcement and strategic counseling. He effectively works with companies to monetize and protect their IP through licensing, development, reseller agreements and associated contracts. Having managed domestic and international trademark portfolios for Fortune 500 companies, he has considerable experience in all stages of the life of a trademark, such as selection and clearance, application preparation, prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, foreign filings, opposition and cancellation matters, preparing and responding to cease and desist letters, domain name registration and protection strategies and UDRP complaints. Trevor routinely provides counsel on the intellectual property issues associated with major transactions and advises clients on maximizing their intellectual property assets through enforcement and licensing strategies. Trevor also is a registered patent attorney with a technical background in physics. He has drafted and prosecuted a number of mechanical-, business method- and software-related patent applications. And for fun, Trevor is the host of our Founder Shares podcast where we share stories of what it's like to be just crazy enough to meet the challenges of entrepreneurship.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Trevor Schmidt about protecting your intellectual property. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How intellectual property are the creative things that people need to protect. - Why companies need to know what to protect and how to protect it. - How you need to get a patent protection when you’ve invented something. - Why businesses need to make sure that they own everything they need to. - How people don’t want to have tough conversations when things are going well.   Connect with Trevor: Guest Contact Info Instagram @hutchlaw LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/Hutchinson-pllc Links Mentioned: hutchlaw.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Easy Button for Affiliate Programs Arlen Robinson, OSI Affiliate Software   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 747 Arlen Robinson Arlen Robinson is a seasoned business owner and co-founder of OSI Affiliate Software which gives businesses the opportunity to set up and manage their own affiliate and customer referral programs.  With over 20 years of experience managing and running various aspects of the company, Arlen has a wealth of information that he shares with business owners and marketers on a daily basis. His current responsibilities involve leading all business development activities for the company as well as hosting the weekly podcast known as the Ecommerce Marketing Podcast in which he interviews various marketing experts about successful ecommerce marketing strategies.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Arlen Robinson about the easy button for affiliate programs. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How pivoting a business can lead it down a more profitable road. - How taking a risk can lead to a big payoff in the end. - How affiliate programs and referral programs are different and what those differences are. - How the OSI Affiliate Software can create your affiliate or referral program. - How OSI Affiliate Software can work with any kind and any size of business.   Connect with Arlen: Guest Contact Info Twitter @askarlen Instagram @arlenyohance Facebook facebook.com/arlen.robinson.7 LinkedIn linkedkin.com/in/arlenrobinson Links Mentioned: arlenrobinson.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s Your Business Exit Strategy? Laurie Barkman, SmallDotBig   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 746 Laurie Barkman 80% of business owners want to stop working in their business in the next 5-10 years, but most have not planned for that transition. Many need to improve the business first. Laurie Barkman is a "business transition sherpa." With her firm, SmallDotBig, she advises owners on having more valuable, sellable businesses. And as a Partner with Stony Hill Advisors, a mergers and acquisitions firm, she guides them through the complex process of letting it go. Laurie is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company with an exit to a Fortune 50 company. With more than 25 years of C-Suite and award-winning marketing expertise, she provides actionable perspectives to drive sustainable value. Engaging audiences across the US, Laurie is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, leads executive workshops with Vistage, and hosts a weekly podcast called Succession Stories. Laurie earned her MBA from Carnegie Mellon and BS from Cornell University, and is a Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor (CM&AA). She lives in Pittsburgh PA with her family.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Laurie Barkman about business exit strategies. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How most business owners don’t have a plan for their exit strategy. - How only 20% of business owners have a written plan for their exit strategy. - Why business owners need a strategy to build value in their business. - Why business owners stand in the way of letting their business succeed. - How people need human capital and structural capital to run a business.   Connect with Laurie: Guest Contact Info Twitter @lauriebarkman Facebook facebook.com/SmallDotBig LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/smalldotbig linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman Links Mentioned: smalldotbig.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creative Business Breakthroughs Gail Doby, Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 745 Gail Doby Gail Doby is co-founder of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting, a firm that has helped designers, architects, and other creatives increase their profitability by up to as much as 4,000+ percent. As the firm’s Chief Vision Officer, she is obsessed with sharing innovative ways to overcome the business roadblocks, challenges, and detours creative entrepreneurs face when trying to do it on their own. (She also works as a strategist, brand builder, interviewer, marketer, human resource advisor, and sometimes therapist.) No matter which hat she is wearing, her goal is simple—to empower design-industry clients to differentiate themselves, drive measurable results, achieve business projections, and create personal satisfaction through game-changing strategies and business practices.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Gail Doby about creative business breakthroughs. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why people need to get their mind in the right place and believe in themselves. - How people’s creative work is valuable, and they should be paid well for it. - Why people should be able to talk about money openly with others. - How having a three-year financial plan makes your goals seem doable. - Why many artists don’t think they can earn money creating their art.   Connect with Gail: Guest Contact Info Instagram @gail.doby Facebook facebook.com/gail.doby LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/gaildoby Links Mentioned: gaildoby.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unsecured Business Capital Ari Page, Fund&Grow   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 744 Ari Page In 2009, Ari Page took over as CEO of Fund&Grow. Ari is a business credit specialist with a passion for people, a penchant for new ideas and an ability to implement them. Ari's background has enabled him to use the power of the group to leverage individual competencies in order to better benefit the clients and grow a stronger, more cohesive company. One of Ari's core competencies is creating powerful new strategies to circumvent the many roadblocks that so many businesses face in an economy where banks are hesitant to lend to the average American business. In the competitive financial services industry, Ari and his team have excelled at delivering an incredibly powerful business-credit-building program that far exceeds the typical service and reputation of the industry.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ari Page about unsecured business capital. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How business owners want to use unsecured credit so they can keep their cashflow. - How Fund&Grow can help with your credit score so your business can get funding. - Why it’s a mistake to go after expensive funding even if it’s the easiest to get. - Why the goal is to get business owners to get corporate funding for their business. - How you can add unsecured credit to your arsenal even if you already have funding.   Connect with Ari: Guest Contact Info Twitter @fundandgrow Instagram @fundandgrow Facebook facebook.com/FundAndGrow LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/fund&grow Links Mentioned: fundandgrow.com https://www.fundandgrow.com/sharkpreneurpodcastwebinar/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Your Banker is Costing You Money Mark Willis, Not Your Average Financial Podcast   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 743 Mark Willis After graduating with six figures of student loan debt and discovering a way to turn his debt into real wealth as he watched everybody lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008, Mark Willis knew that he needed to find a more predictable way to meet his financial objectives and those of his clients. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a three-time #1 Best Selling Author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with proven, tax-efficient financial solutions. He specializes in building custom-tailored financial strategies that are unknown to typical stock-jockeys, attorneys, or other financial gurus. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you will not outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their own source of financing, and to create tax-free income in retirement.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Mark Willis about why your banker is costing you money. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How banking is the biggest leverage point to build real wealth for the average American. - Why controlling the banking process in your life automatically makes you a winner. - How banking has been part of human civilization for five thousand years. - Why your money needs to be in an environment that you have control over. - How every time you pay cash for something you lose the opportunity to grow that money.   Connect with Mark: Guest Contact Info Twitter @LakeGrowth Instagram @notyouraveragefinancial Facebook LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/marklakegrowth Links Mentioned: notyouraveragefinancialpodcast.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insights into the Modern General Counsel Role Charles Goddard   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 742 Charles Goddard Charles “Charlie" Goddard is a seasoned attorney with a depth of experience as a General Counsel in the healthcare sector, and a background in an Am Law 100 law firm setting. In the constantly evolving healthcare arena, where technology is swiftly changing the way healthcare is consumed, delivered and paid for, Charlie understands that what makes an organization thrive is the passion that drives it. While he focuses on healthcare law, he specializes in bringing people together and finding solutions where none seem to exist, particularly in complex transactions, business operations and regulatory compliance. Beyond his legal experience, his past experience as a professional musician adds a creative approach to solving difficult issues.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Charles Goddard about insights into the modern general counsel role. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How general counselors should be able to mitigate and respond to a variety of risks. - Why general counselors need to be able to anticipate vulnerabilities in your company. - How it can be difficult to understand the personalities of people running a business. - Why helping people can be the most rewarding part of what you do. - How general counselors should be looking at all of the business’ transactions.   Connect with Charles: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/charlieg81   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Balancing Criminal and Family Law Leland Baldwin, Leland Toman Baldwin Law   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 741 Leland Baldwin Leland Baldwin attended Sophie Newcomb of Tulane University and the University of Florida College of Law. After graduating she took a job as a lawyer at a big law firm in Tampa, Florida. After she left, she became a State Attorney and tried over 150 jury trials including many murders and serial sex offenders. Now she focuses on family and criminal law.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Leland Baldwin about balancing criminal and family law. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How criminal and family law can overlap with each other in certain cases. - Why treating people with respect can lead to excellent word of mouth referrals. - How you need to feel like a priority when hiring a criminal or family lawyer. - Why you want a lawyer who will really fight for you and for what is best. - How lawyers shouldn’t be afraid to hire their clients if the clients aren’t a fit.   Connect with Leland: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/leland-baldwin-46a07128   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

740: Partnering with Clients Eric Berman, Brandetize   Partnering with Clients Eric Berman, Brandetize   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 740 Eric Berman Eric Berman is currently founder/CEO of Brandetize, a full service, performance-based marketing agency that partners with esteemed thought leaders such as Brian Tracy, Jack Canfield, Phil Town, as well as consumer brands such as HeartMath, Aptera, Terasana, Davi Skin, Longbow and more.  Additionally, Eric has consulted for venture capitalists and successful companies at all levels including Club Med, Vessel Health, Fenix Space, PeakLogic, TakeLessons.com and more.   Lastly, Eric was one of the co-founders of CollegeClub.com, Inc., the largest and most visited college site in on the Internet in the year 2000 (“the first Facebook”), where from September 1993 until June 2000, Mr. Berman helped the company raise $75 million, oversaw several acquisitions and helped managed the growth of employees from 3 to 400. Berman had served in a variety of positions there including Chief Operating Officer, VP Corporate Development, VP Business Development and Director of Sales.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Eric Berman about partnering with clients. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why schools should teach understanding time management and goal setting. - How having a mentor can help set you on your entrepreneurial journey. - Why reflecting on if clients did or didn’t work out can help you pivot your business in the right direction. - How entrepreneurs need to be working on their business not in it. - How partnering with your clients is a creative way to run business and earn more money.   Connect with Eric: Guest Contact Info Instagram @brandetize LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/brandetize Links Mentioned: brandetize.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

739: Do You Have the Right Contracts for Your Business? Matthew Fornaro, FornaroLegal.com   Do You Have the Right Contracts for Your Business? Matthew Fornaro, FornaroLegal.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 739 Matthew Fornaro   Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney in Florida, serving Coral Springs, Parkland, and Broward County since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was an attorney with Shutts & Bowen, LLP, and Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes.  Matthew, a member of the Florida bar, also practices intellectual property law, homeowner and condominium association representation, and the drafting and revision of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. Matthew is also a graduate and instructor of the Kaufman Foundation’s FastTrac NewVenture Program, presented by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the City of Hollywood, as well as a graduate of the Florida State University College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Matthew Fornaro about having the right contracts for your business.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How many businesses don’t have contracts when they need to have a written contract. - How the businesses who do have contracts often don’t have the correct ones in place. - Why it’s vital for businesses to have their attorney go over their business documents. - How business attorneys need to stay proactive, so they don’t have to act reactively. - Why having the right documents in place can set you and your business up for the future.   Connect with Matthew:   Guest Contact Info Twitter @FornaroLegal Facebook Facebook.co/fornarolegal Links Mentioned: fornarolegal.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a Small Business Ja’Mes Johnson     – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 738 Ja’Mes Johnson Ja’Mes Johnson is a well-balanced and diverse Marketing Consultant with twelve years of experience working alongside executive and academic teams of small, mid, and large companies. Ja’Mes specializes in consumer-packaged goods, marketing research, and integrated marketing communication implementation and is responsible and acknowledged for his efforts to advance minority business development in the Southern region of the United States.   Ja’Mes is a powerful force in the business world and uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Ja’Mes is inspired daily by his wife and their three kids. Ja’Mes likes to fish, cook, play chess, collect sports memorabilia, and play video games with his kids in his free time. He realized that he has been selling for over 25 years, and he only is 32 years old. His journey started 25 years ago in a small town at a church on a church bench. Selling at an early age sparked his interest in the business. He will not mention the countless certifications, degrees, or million-dollar corporate expansion teams he has been on. He is currently a successful marketing consultant and runs a successful consumer packaged goods business. He is also a successful graphic designer.   He has over 25 years of sales and customer service experience. He has a passion for helping women, young men, and college graduates overcome adversity in the world of business. He is currently working on Ph.D. because he loves teaching and being precise; he loves teaching people how to create knowledge.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ja’Mes Johnson about starting a small business. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why business owners might need to reach out for help when starting their business. - How you need to have a plan that includes the basics before you start a new business. - How customer service agents want to make sure their service is consistent. - How key performance indicators help employers evaluate their employees accurately. - How reading is a great way to search and discover information that may affect your business.   Connect with Ja’Mes: Guest Contact Info Instagram @jayjayjohnsonofficial LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ja-mes-johnson-mba-mkt-650b096a   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Estate Without the Tenants, Toilets, and Trash Logan Freeman, FTW Investments   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 737 Logan Freeman Logan Freeman began LiveFree Investments in early 2018 after the corporate world had let him down one too many times. Real estate has always been his passion and got kicked into full gear after completing his first live-in flip in 2013. Today, with over 80 successful real estate transaction and $13 million completed for investors annually, he has created a proven track record to provide his investment clients the confidence and security they desire. Logan feels there are two things that set him apart from other investor agents; his never-ending hustle and is proactive communication. He is continually investing into himself so he can provide great value to his investors; making sure to pivot and listening to what the market is providing. A driving philosophy is, “What got you here, won’t get you there.”   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Logan Freeman about real estate without the tenants, toilets, and trash. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How it can be exhausting to own and operate real estate by yourself. - Why self-sourcing is the name of the game right now. - How commercial real estate is going to hold up post-pandemic. - Why you have to be able to create a margin of safety when brokering deals. - How it’s important for you and your team to bring different qualities to the table.   Connect with Logan: Guest Contact Info Twitter @FtwInvestments Instagram @ftwinvestments Facebook facebook.com/ftwinvestments LinkedIn Linkedin.com/company/ftw-investments linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments Links Mentioned: ftwinvestmentsllc.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lessons Learned from Divorce and Family Law , Cody Emerson, Emerson & Valentine   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 736 Cody Emerson Cody Emerson focuses largely on family law, but also practices real estate law, landlord/tenant law, wills, trusts, and estates, and DUI defense. He graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in real estate and another in finance. He then attended Florida State University’s College of Law. While in school, Cody volunteered with the FSU Public Interest Law Center, representing indigent clients going through the family law system. He also clerked for Quinnell Elder Law Firm in Pensacola and a foreclosure defense firm while in Tallahassee. Since moving into private practice, Cody has broadened his work to all areas of family law, real estate law, wills, trusts, and estates, and DUI defense.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Cody Emerson about lessons learned from divorce and family law. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why it’s important for kids to spend time with both parents during a divorce. - How many people get divorced because of finances and poor communication. - How divorce can be a smooth process if clients listen to their divorce attorney. - Why word of mouth referrals and good online reviews are important for any law firm. - How treating your clients with respect will help you gain new clients.   Connect with Cody: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/stpetersburgdivorceattorney Links Mentioned: emersonvalentine.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mailbox Money Vanessa Ferguson, Ferguson Legal   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 735 Vanessa Ferguson Vanessa Ferguson obtained her Associate degree and her bachelor’s degree in criminology, with a concentration in Legal Studies, from the University of South Florida St Petersburg. Ms. Ferguson attended the University of Dayton School of Law and graduated in two and a half years with a certification for her Intellectual Property concentration. While attending law school, Ms. Ferguson pursued extensive studies in Intellectual Property, the Internet of Things and privacy issues related to both subjects. Ms. Ferguson also interned at the University of Dayton’s Office of Legal Affairs where she learned first-hand how to address various potential liability issues of a company proactively. Before starting Ferguson Legal, PLLC, Ms. Ferguson worked at a national Employment law firm. In February 2019, Ms. Ferguson became a Certified Information Privacy Technologist, a certification that demonstrates her understanding of privacy and data protection practices in the development, engineering, deployment, and auditing of IT products and services. Ms. Ferguson is a personable and hard-working attorney, dedicated to addressing the precise and unique needs of all her clients.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Vanessa Ferguson about mailbox money. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How licensing your product allows you to earn passive revenue from your idea or product. - Why intellectual property is much more than patenting or registering your product. - How business attorneys can help you start to manage and protect your business. - Why it’s important for business owners to have the right contacts to help with their business. - How busines owners need both a business model and a good idea for success.   Connect with Vanessa: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/vnessaferguson Links Mentioned: ferguson-legal.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Relationships in the Personal Injury Space Micah Gorostiza, Moet Law   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 734 Micah Gorostiza   Micah Gorostiza is an expert in building partnerships for Personal Injury Law firms in California and helping them provide better service for their plaintiffs.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Micah Gorostiza about building relationships in the personal injury space.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why having good communication skills can help you with your business. - How it’s important to talk to your referral partners every day. - Why you should visit potential referral partners before calling or sending an email. - How trusting the attorneys is an important part of picking a personal injury lawyer. - How building relationships is like planting a lemon tree, they take time grow and nurture.   Connect with Micah: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/micah-gorostiza-257407179 Links Mentioned: moetlaw.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1nspiring™ Bart Jenezon, 1nspiring   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 733 Bart Jenezon Bart Jenezon is the chief evangelist and founder of 1nspiring. Our purpose is to inspire entrepreneurs in action, business & creation. Bart offers his experiences and the #1nspiring method to “just” do it.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bart Jenezon about his book, #1nspiring™. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How all types of businesses need help finding their inspiration. - Why you should periodically go through your business plan to make sure you are positioned correctly. - How entrepreneurs need to realize their most limited resource is their time. - Why entrepreneurs should have a good overview of their business in addition to clarity. - ow How something can be learned from each stage of entrepreneurship.   Connect with Bart: Guest Contact Info Twitter @1nspiring Instagram @1nspiring.co Facebook facebook.com/1nspiring Links Mentioned: 1spiring.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Green Leads Michael Farrell, Green Leads   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 732 Michael Farrell Mike Farrell is the CEO of Green Leads, a company that provides their B2B Technology clients, from startup to enterprise, with meetings, lead generation, and content syndication. Mike has an incredible track record of building companies and growing pipelines and ultimately revenue. He has extensive experience selling into B2B and public sector markets, building sales development organizations as well as developing channel partnerships.   Mike has 30+ years of sales, marketing and business leadership experience. He led the growth of By Appointment Only (BAO) for 15 years as Chief Operating Officer. His style of positive leadership helped BAO establish the pay-forperformance appointment setting category, helping to scale technology and SaaS businesses across North America. Prior to BAO, Mike was SVP of Sales at PC Connection (NASDAQ: CNXN), where he led the transformation to a B2B sales model, doubling revenue to $1.4B in his tenure. At CompuCom Systems (now a wholly owned subsidiary of Office Depot) Mike was VP of Sales of Public Sector after its acquisition of CIC System where he was VP of Sales, Marketing & Professional Services for the national IT solutions provider. Earlier in his career he held numerous sales leadership positions at CIC and Copley Systems where he was the integration specialist folding in the acquisitions of two firms to create the national footprint.He holds a BS in Business Administration from Merrimack College.   He is a member of AA-ISP, past President of the Hopkinton HS Athletic Booster Association, and is on the Board of Bright Spirits Children’s Foundation. He and his wife of 30+ years, Kathleen, live in Massachusetts and have four adult children.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Mike Farrell about his company, Green Leads. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Green Leads is a B2B lead and appointment generation company. - Why need good content to bring in and generate new leads. - How opt-in leads are a big deal due to data privacy concerns. - How Green Leads can help your business reach a new audience. - Why big companies choose to hire Green Leads as one of their many vendors.   Connect with Michael: Guest Contact Info Twitter @greenleads Facebook facebook.com/greenleads LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/michaelfarrell24 Links Mentioned: GreenLeads.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climbing Mt. Everst Mark Pattison, MarkPattisonNFL.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 731 Mark Pattison In every facet of his life, Mark Pattison scales personal and professional summits. Mark Pattison is a former NFL Player, philanthropist, podcaster and successful entrepreneur and currently an executive at Sports Illustrated and now has climbed all Seven Summits having completed this feat by scaling the death-defying Mt. Everest in the Spring of 2021.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Mark Pattison about climbing Mt. Everest. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How it’s important to set goals and sticking with your commitments in life. - Why preparing yourself in advance can help you overcome intense obstacles. - How high elevations really do make it much more difficult to breathe. - How you have to really push yourself with each step you take when climbing Everest. - How making a podcast can help you meet you might not otherwise meet.   Connect with Mark: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MarkPattisonNFL Instagram @markpattisonnfl Facebook facebook.com/NFL2SevenSummits LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/markpattison Links Mentioned: markpattisonnfl.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFT Art for Charity Michelle Phillips and Jordan French, ViciNFT.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Seth Greene Episode 730 Michelle Phillips and Jordan French. Michelle Phillips is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and former model. She rose to fame as a vocalist in the musical quartet the Mamas and the Papas in the mid-1960s. She later established a successful career as an actress in film and television in the 1970s. Phillips is the last surviving original member of the Mamas and the Papas. Recently, Michelle drew an NFT and 10 of them sold for $10,000 each making $100,000, $25,000 of which was donated to a charity for children called The Painted Turtle. The company that created the NFT and auctioned it is ViciNFT.com. Jordan French is a partner at ViciNFT, the leading NFT engineering firm for public brands. An investor in 40+ early stage startups, he is also an award-winning journalist and the Executive Editor at Grit Daily News. Following work as an engineer and a two-year stint as an enforcement attorney at the Federal Energy, French grew his first company, (as CEO and COO) to Fast 50 and Inc. 500 rankings and his first exit/buy out. At BeeHex, his third company, French 3D printed food -- including pizza you eat -- for astronauts. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michelle Phillips and Jordan French about NFT art for charity. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How almost any kind of digital asset can be an NFT. - Why many celebrities get into the NFT space to send money to charities. - How the NFT process works and how you can generate money from it. - Why creating urgency around selling NFTs helps you auction them off. - How NFTs are digital assets and can be resold.   Connect with Michelle and Jordan: Guest Contact Info Twitter @NftVici Instagram @vicinft Facebook facebook.com/ViciNFT LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/vicinft Links Mentioned: vicinft.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Differentiation in Personal Injury, Ryan Reed, Reed & Reed   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 729 Ryan Reed Ryan Reed partnered with his father, Paul Reed, and created the Reed & Reed firm as father and son. It was the duo’s plan, formulated during Ryan’s freshman year in college, to open a personal injury law firm together. Seven years after that decision was made, Reed & Reed opened like clockwork in Brandon, FL, in October of 2013. Ryan is a member of the Jesuit Bar Association, Florida Justice Association, and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. He is married to Jacquelyn Reed. It truly is a family firm. The trio (Paul, Ryan, and Jacquelyn) fight side-by-side, day after day, year after year, for their clients 24-7. Ryan solely practices personal injury law, specifically handling cases involving motor-vehicle liability, premises liability and medical malpractice, among others. Ryan has litigated and tried hundreds of cases since the start of his career in several counties throughout Florida. Ryan is active in the community and sponsors several charities and charity events throughout the year. Ryan believes in being a part of the community and tries to become involved in as many charitable and community events as possible every year. He is a self-proclaimed “yes” man.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ryan Reed about differentiation in personal injury. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why people shouldn’t talk to insurance companies before hiring a lawyer. - How you should never give a recorded statement to the at-fault insurance company. - Why doing a great job for your clients leads to great word of mouth referrals. - Why most people don’t want to go see a personal injury lawyer at first. - How using your social life for networking can really benefit your business.   Connect with Ryan: Guest Contact Info Instagram @reednreed Facebook Facebook.com/reedandreed Links Mentioned: needreed.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV Broadcast Quality Live Streaming Howard Zales, Viridity Entertainment Services   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 728 Howard Zales Emmy Award winning Camera Operator who turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors, Howard Zales created HJZ Productions, Inc in 2000 to address the need for professional level sports crewing/staffing in the New York market.   Under his leadership, HJZ Productions grew to a multi-million nationwide provider of top talent in the broadcasting field. In 2019, Howie and his team founded Viridity Entertainment Services, Inc. (VES) which initially focused on staffing in non-union markets. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, they quickly pivoted to offering best in class, broadcast quality livestreams of professional sports shows and interviews, corporate interviews and meetings, and religious services.   In addition, Howie took his love of the television production business and created The TV Sports Course, a hands-on training boot camp for the next generation of television crew professionals. Howie is a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh’s Mass Communication program. Howie is a big believer in that overall wellness, including healthy eating and exercising, are key to both personal and professional success. He lives in New York with his family.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Howard Zales about TV broadcasting quality live streaming. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Viridity controls everything remotely and produces all of the feeds at once. - How Viridity produces high quality events while their customers stay at home. - How Viridity takes you through a step by step process so you can easily create content. - How Viridity’s equipment is scalable to whatever the costumers’ needs are. - How not knowing your equipment is one of the biggest mistakes businesses make when making a live stream video.   Connect with Howard: Guest Contact Info Instagram @howiezales Facebook facebook.com/veslivestreams LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/howardzales Links Mentioned: viridityentertainment.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using Hydrogen to Save Lives Paul Barattiero, Synergy Science   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 727 Paul Barattiero Paul Barattiero is the Founder and CEO of Synergy Science™. Paul has been a pioneer and leader in the hydrogen water industry for 15 years. He has labored to bring to market cutting-edge, science-based, natural-healing technologies to facilitate detoxification, gut recovery, and reduced oxidative stress and inflammation as well as protection from EMF radiation. You can find him featured in numerous shows and documentaries and has co-authored several books. He lives with his family in the mountains of Utah.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Paul Barattiero about using hydrogen to save lives. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How changing the PH of water doesn’t have any medical effect on the body but hydrogen gas does. - Why most people don’t have the ability to produce hydrogen in their bodies. - How oxidative stress leads to inflammation and causes every disease. - Why hydrogen gas can help with your gut function and bacteria in the gut. - How hydrogen is a selective antioxidant and why that is important.   Connect with Paul: Guest Contact Info Twitter @SyngergyScience1 Instagram @synergyscience Facebook facebook.com/SyngergyScience LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/synergy-science Links Mentioned: synergyscience.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Velocity Mindset Ron Karr, ronkarr.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 726 Ron Karr Ron Karr has worked with leaders on six continents to eliminate risk, gain buy-in and achieve better results faster with the Velocity Mindset®. His presentations and advisory services have generated over a billion dollars in incremental revenues for his clients. Ron is the author of five books including his latest, The Velocity Mindset® and the bestselling Lead, Sell or Get Out of the Way. Ron facilitates the Chief Revenue Officer Mastermind Group made up of CEO's and VP's building high-performance sales cultures.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ron Karr about his new book, The Velocity Mindset.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How velocity isn’t about just speed, it’s about speed and direction. - Why business owners need to begin with the end in mind first. - How people should act like leaders instead of victims of circumstance. - Why you should have a board meeting with yourself and what that means. - How the actions you take should yield the reactions you want, if they don’t, change your actions.   Connect with Ron: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ronkarr Instagram @ronkarr Facebook facebook.com/ronkarr1 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ronkarr Links Mentioned:   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immense Tenderness IVA, IVAVoice.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 725 IVA IVA's vocal prowess and phenomenal range have garnered her international recognition. She possesses an uncanny ability to switch seamlessly from pop-style vocals into full operatic singing within the same song. IVA is universally applauded as a rare crossover singer, songwriter, and vocal coach with an extraordinary career of 15 years. As a pioneer in a male-dominated music industry, IVA embodies women's empowerment, inspiring and training many promising young female artists.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with IVA about her hit song, Immense Tenderness. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How it can be challenging to find the right people to work with. ●    Why it’s important to walk away from opportunities that aren’t right for you and do what you love. ●    How it takes time to be able to bare your soul as an artist and musician. ●    How there is a way to access your feelings and put them into your art. ●    Why cultivating an alter ego can be an excellent way to express your feelings.   Connect with IVA: Guest Contact Info Twitter Instagram @iva_voice Facebook facebook.com/IVAVoice LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/emilytepe Links Mentioned: IVAVoice.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Healing Leads to Publishing Jessi Beyer, Aspiring Author Incubator   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 724 Jessi Beyer Jessi Beyer is an award-nominated international speaker, #1 best-selling author of How To Heal, and the founder of the Aspiring Author Incubator and the Book Writing Blueprint, through which she helps entrepreneurs and aspiring authors take their book from idea to published in less than five hours a week so they can get it into the hands of their perfect readers. Named a 2020 “Young Entrepreneur to Watch” by IdeaMensch, she has been featured in over 160 media outlets, including Thrive Global, Refinery29, and Elite Daily, and has spoken to thousands of people around the world through groups like Penn State University, Leadercast NOW, and the Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma’s international summit. Outside of her professional life, Jessi is a K9 search and rescue handler with her dog, Phoebe.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jessi Beyer about how healing leads to publishing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How there are many different journeys people can take to help them heal. ●    Why writing a book can dramatically help your business and impact grow. ●    How many people have a hard time writing their own manuscript. ●    Why it’s important to be great at one thing and scale it before branching off. ●    How speaking openly about mental health helps break down the stigma surrounding mental health.   Connect with Jessi: Guest Contact Info Instagram @jessibeyerinternational Facebook facebook.com/jessibeyerinternational LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jessibeyer Links Mentioned: jessibeyerinternational.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scaling Trust Adam O’Leary, TrustScout   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 723 Adam O’Leary Adam O'Leary is the co-founder of TrustScout, a video testimonial capture tool originally developed for agency white-label, eCommerce, and SMBs. Adam started out with over $30k in debt as a real estate agent who began using Facebook ads to generate leads. After paying off his debt, he quit his job in real estate and started searching for people making $1M+ a year online to learn from them.   Eventually, his skills and expertise led him to launch an agency with his co-founder, Dan. They grew quickly using an internal video testimonial tool as a "foot-in-the-door" offer for building client trust before moving to 4 and 5 figure retainers. Realizing the broader appeal of the tool, they pivoted focus and TrustScout was born! To test their new tool, Adam recruited 3 brand new agency owners wannabes to launch their business using only TrustScout...No referrals, no websites, just sales + video. Within 24 hours, all 3 had landed their first clients. TrustScout's mission is to create a simple way for agencies to collect video testimonials for businesses everywhere.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Adam O’Leary about scaling trust. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why it’s important for business to have good testimonials to gain social proof. ●    How TrustScout allows businesses to get video testimonials in 24 to 48 hours. ●    Why business don’t want to get cookie cutter reviews and testimonials. ●    How using guidance questions provides a framework that works for testimonials. ●    How TrustScout lets you see the video testimonials before posting to your website.   Connect with Adam: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/GetTrustScout Links Mentioned: trustscout.io   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Posh Notions to Making a Positive Coaching Difference Bonnie Hewitt, Posh Notions   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 722 Bonnie Hewitt Bonnie Hewitt, the founder of Posh Notions, an upcycling business based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bonnie Hewitt about making a difference through positive coaching. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How trying something new can lead to a successful business. ●    Why you want to work with something that energizes you, not depletes you. ●    How pivoting your business for your clients allows for continued success. ●    Why people need to be consistent when starting a new business. ●    How people need to have patience for themselves and give themselves grace.   Connect with Bonnie: Guest Contact Info Twitter @PoshNotions Instagram @poshnotions Facebook facebook.com/poshnotions LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/bonnie-hewitt-796a4520b Links Mentioned: poshnotions.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Long Distance Leader , Kevin Eikenberry, The Kevin Eikenberry Group   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 721 Kevin Eikenberry Kevin Eikenberry is a world renowned leadership expert, a two-time bestselling author, speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, leader, learner, husband and father (not necessarily in that order). Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, a leadership and learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. Kevin’s specialties include leadership, teams and teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, organizational learning and more.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kevin Eikenberry about being a long-distance leader. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How remote work was growing at 30% a year before COVID-19 hit. ●    Why many people want to continue to work from their homes. ●    How working remotely is the biggest change to the workplace since the PC. ●    Why businesses will need to continue to offer remote working to get employees. ●    How more hybrid and flexible forms of work will allow for greater productivity.   Connect with Kevin: Guest Contact Info Twitter @KevinEikenberry Instagram @kevineikenberry Facebook facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-kevin-eikenberry-group Links Mentioned: kevineikenberry.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast Growth Principles Tim Cakir, SquadOne.io   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 720 Tim Cakir Tim Cakir is the founder of SquadOne.io. He is half French, half Turkish and lives in Barcelona. He's a growth consultant, professor and entrepreneur. He loves discussing startups, personal growth, tech and SaaS.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tim Cakir about fast growth principles. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why you want your sales and marketing to be looking at the same metrics. ●    How basing commission off of different goals can rile up your employees. ●    Why you and your team should be more data informed instead of data driven. ●    Why it’s important to document every single one of your ideas.   Connect with Tim: Guest Contact Info Twitter @CakirTim Facebook facebook.com/TimBCN LinkedIn es.linkedin.com/in/timycakir Links Mentioned: timcakir.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting Your Business Paul Ferreira, The Lexwerx Law Firm   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 719 Paul Ferreira Paul Ferreira believes that the key to harnessing the exceptional talents of our military veterans in the corporate world is a combination of business guidance, legal counsel, and entrepreneurial innovation. He is an accomplished military, legal, and financial officer who operates at the nexus of military strategy, corporate governance, and entrepreneurship to affect lasting worldwide change.   Growing up in the Ironbound—a tight-knit working-class Portuguese neighborhood in Newark, NJ—he learned firsthand the importance of a strong work ethic and loyalty to the community. These convictions still drive him to enhance the world around him while working to create opportunities for his military community.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Paul Ferreira about protecting your business. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How becoming a CPA can help lawyers with financial fraud investigations. ●    Why entrepreneurs need an estate plan in place when running a business. ●    How having no succession plan for a business can leave people in vulnerable situations. ●    Why people don’t update their estate planning as much as they should. ●    How organic networking can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.   Connect with Paul: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/LexwerxLawFirmLLC LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-lexwerx-law-firm-llc Links Mentioned: lexwerx.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orange Tree Christian Preschool , Leslie Lucy, Orange Tree Christian Preschool   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 718 Leslie Lucy Born and raised in Southern California, Leslie Lucy’s gift of childcare emerged at a very young age. Leslie did not start out as a preschool owner. In fact, she worked in the medical field as a surgical assistant until the age of 35, when she heard a sermon by Bruce Wilkinson that changed the course of her life. The book “The Dream Giver” explains why we have a dream and how God wants us to follow that dream to fulfill His purpose in our lives.   While raising three children, Leslie realized that her passion was to be in childcare. When she realized her true calling, “to change the way we do preschool,” she went to Saddleback College to get her education in Early Childhood Development.  In 2003, Leslie was led to launch a pilot program at Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, where the Orange Tree Teaching system was put together. In 2006, Leslie launched the first Orange Tree Christian Preschool in Lake Forest. In 2011, Orange Tree opened its second location in Newport Beach and is currently extending its third branch in Costa Mesa, slated to open in September 2021.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Leslie Lucy about Orange Tree Christian Preschool. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why Orange Tree Christian Preschool was founded and how that happened. ●    How people should look at what they are good at when discovering their dreams. ●    Why people need to know when their children should hit certain milestones. ●    How children need great teachers who are teaching the right lessons. ●    How there is a simple way to ensure that every child’s developmental needs are met.   Connect with Leslie: Guest Contact Info Instagram @orangetreechristian Facebook facebook.com/lplucy Links Mentioned: orangetreechristianpreschool.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female Financial Literacy Lisa Chastain, LisaChastain.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 717 Lisa Chastain As the #1 Best Selling Author of Girl, Get Your $hit Together, and for over 20 years, Lisa Chastain has been coaching, mentoring and advising millennials. From an advisor in higher education to Financial Advisor and as a seasoned life coach, she has learned what it takes to make dreams become reality. Today, as a money coach, she works with women to take control of their finances so that they can be their best in every aspect of their lives.   Throughout her 30's, Lisa struggled with money, her marriage and across the board in life. From being at the top of her game in 2011 to blowing through her life savings to start her own business (and failing!), Lisa knows firsthand what financial struggle feels like. After losing everything and going through a divorce in 2017, Lisa has rebuilt her life and business to mentor women to make money simple so that they can stop stressing, and get to living joyful, heart centered and worthy lives.    Lisa has been featured on CNBC, in Fortune, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Business, Cosmopolitan, and O-The Oprah Magazine, and is on a mission to help women everywhere raise their collective worth so that the world can be a healthier, safer and more loving place to be.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Lisa Chastain about female financial literacy. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How people have financial issues because they don’t talk about money at all. ●    Why 70% of people don’t work with financial professionals. ●    How to make women feel more comfortable reaching out to financial professionals. ●    Why writing a book can be one of the best ways to get your message out there. ●    How people have to redefine their relationships with money as they earn more.   Connect with Lisa: Guest Contact Info Twitter @Lisa_Chastain4 Instagram @lisa_chastain4 Facebook facebook.com/lisachastain4 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lisachastain Links Mentioned: lisachastain.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

716: Turning Complicated Concepts into Visual Brands Randy Herbertson, The Visual Brand   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 716 Randy Herbertson Randy Herbertson is a recognized brand strategist, conceptor and creative director with over twenty years of marketing and innovation experience in the client, agency and media worlds, from entrepreneurial to corporate environments.   Randy has worked in the WPP and Omnicom agency networks, Conde Nast Publications, Allied Domecq and E&J Gallo. He also spent several years in the digital start up world in during the height of the dotcom boom.   Most recently, Randy has worked in the boutique agency world, owning and operating two firms, including The Visual Brand, founded in 2013. He has a strong expertise in social media, digital innovation, packaging, industrial and environmental design.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Randy Herbertson about turning complicated concepts into visual brands. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why referrals are one of the best ways to gain new business. ●    How motion is its own language that communicates a complicated idea in an accessible way. ●    How motion iconography creates a visual shorthand and communicates a lot of information. ●    Why iconography and motion are more powerful than seeing something in print. ●    Why it’s important to be able to adapt in your business and learn from challenges.   Connect with Randy: Guest Contact Info Twitter @TheVisualBrand Links Mentioned: thevisualbrand.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Art of Feminine Negotiation , Cindy Watson, Watson Labour Law   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 715 Cindy Watson Cindy Watson is the founder and managing partner of Watson Labour Law. A graduate of the prestigious Osgoode Hall, Cindy is an experienced and respected attorney, and for the past 30 years has specialized in social justice. Cindy is a sought-after trainer and speaker in the corporate arena, helping to build bridges between men and women in order to aid in productivity, communication and heal gender bias. Dedicated to breaking down barriers, securing pay equity and to ending discrimination: Cindy has a proven track record empowering, advocating, and motivating people to become the best version of themselves. She is an international speaker, award-winning author and consultant, known for her passion, commitment and ability to inspire.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Cindy Watson about her book, The Art of Feminine Negotiation. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How all people have masculine and feminine traits inside of them. ●    How embracing only masculine techniques has created an out of balance world. ●    Why we feminine traits aren’t a liability and shouldn’t be pushed to the side. ●    How changing people’s mindset going into negotiation helps find more solutions. ●    Why the masculine win-lose mindset isn’t beneficial for business negotiation.   Connect with Cindy: Guest Contact Info Twitter @WomenOnPurpose1 Instagram @womenonpuposecoaching Facebook facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity Links Mentioned: womenonpurpose.ca   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday is the New Friday Joe Sanok, PracticeOfThePractice.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 714 Joe Sanok In 2012 Joe Sanok launched Practice of the Practice to blog about what he was learning about business, marketing, and private practice. Since then, his income has gone up over 2,000%. In the beginning, he was making around $1000 per month. In 2015, he grossed over $200k! In 2019, Joe sold his private practice. He is a keynote and TEDx speaker, business consultant, and podcaster. He has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. With interviews with Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, and Lewis Howes. Joe is also a writer for PsychCentral, and has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, GOOD Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Entrepreneur on Fire, and Yahoo News. He is the author of five books and have been named a top Therapist Resource for his podcast, blogging, and consultant services. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Joe Sanok about how Thursday is the new Friday. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How people who are working fewer hours are actually getting more done. ● Why starting a podcast can help you learn and become an expert in an area. ● How podcasting gives you access to realty talented people and their smart ideas. ● Why having less time allows people to accomplish what is important and outsource or get rid of the rest. ● How the four-day work week can be more beneficial than a five-day work week. Connect with Joe: Guest Contact Info Twitter @JoeSanok Instagram @practiceofthepractice Facebook facebook.com/josephsanok Links Mentioned: practiceofthepractice.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Millionaire’s Lawyer JP McAvoy, Conduct Law   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 713 JP McAvoy JP McAvoy practices corporate and commercial law. He assists his clients with a wide range of transactions including financings and acquisitions, re-organizations, and corporate entity structuring matters. He acts for clients buying and selling businesses and represents a diverse range of corporations in Canada, the United States, and Eastern Asia. JP also teaches Corporate Law at Algonquin College and works with financial, insurance, and accounting advisers to provide tax, trust and estate planning advice to entrepreneurial clients and professionals. Prior to commencing private practice, JP was a founding employee of Silicon Valley start-up Zip2, which was sold to Compaq and later merged with Alta Vista. He is a Contributing writer for the New Economy Watch, founding member of the Ottawa Junior Chamber of Commerce, and a Business Legal Consultant with CPLS.PA (www.cplspa.com).   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with JP McAvoy about being The Millionaire’s Lawyer. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How corporate and commercial law help businesses bring their idea to fruition and commercialize it. ●    Why it’s important for businesses to have plan in place with the end goal in sight. ●    How business owners need to have protection from liability from day one. ●    Why business owners need to take a step back to make sure they are prepared. ●    How business owners need to talk to their lawyer’s in the beginning stages of planning.   Connect with JP: Guest Contact Info Twitter @jp_mcavoy Instagram @jp_mcavoy Facebook Facebook.com/TheMillionariesLawyer LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/Jeffrey-jp-mcavoy Links Mentioned: jpmcavoy.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inside Track Peter Sage, PeterSage.com     – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 712 Peter Sage Peter Sage is the world renowned international & serial entrepreneur, author, philosopher and teacher. His unique way of looking at and relating to life has inspired tens of thousands of people worldwide to Reinvent themselves.    Whether by improving or turning around a business or developing a new and empowering psychology through practical yet profound shifts in awareness, Peter hopes his insights and teachings can offer something of value to those who seek it.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Peter Sage about his book, The Inside Track. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How life requires you to step outside of your comfort zone to succeed. ●    Why people must overcome adversity instead of feeling sorry for themselves. ●    How you can’t change what happened to you, but you can decide how to move forward. ●    Why people need to ask more questions so they can direct the focus. ●    How the ability to handle uncertainty is what defines us.   Connect with Peter: Guest Contact Info Instagram @petersage007 Facebook facebook.com/PeterSageFan007 Links Mentioned: getpetesbook.com/shark   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reinventing Virtual Events Ike Singh Kehal, Social27   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 711 Ike Singh Kehal Ike Kehal is the CEO of Social27, a virtual event platform that has been helping businesses connect digitally throughout the pandemic and beyond. Ike started his professional career at Microsoft where he focused on partner programs and marketing. He went on to co-found and/or run four successful organizations, eventually starting Social27. Social27 has been through many phases but has recently experienced explosive growth, increasing revenues by over 1400% over the past four quarters. This is thanks to its innovative virtual and hybrid event platform.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ike Singh Kehal about reinventing virtual events. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How Social27 holds virtual and hybrid events for its clients. ●    How Social27 allows for prescriptive and personalized experiences.  ●    Why you should use Social27 instead of one of the other virtual event platforms. ●    Why events shouldn’t simply generate emails.  ●    How you should harness the collective intelligence of the people at your events.   Connect with Ike: Guest Contact Info Twitter @social27events Instagram @social27 Facebook facebook.com/Social27 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/social27 Links Mentioned: social27.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Different Approach to Estate Planning Michelangelo Mortellaro, Mortellaro Law   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 710 Michelangelo Mortellaro Michelangelo Mortellaro received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix in 2003. He received his Juris Doctor from Florida International University and graduated with honors in 2006. Mr. Mortellaro’s practice areas include: Estate Planning, Probate, Medicaid Asset Protection, and VA Benefits. Mortellaro Law helps families with their estate planning, probate, and elder law legal needs.   Michelangelo services clients in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and throughout the adjoining counties. With 14 years of experience in elder law, Michelangelo devotes his time and resources to educate the community and his clients on elder law affairs and estate planning.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michelangelo Mortellaro about a different approach to estate planning. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How there is an entire area of transactional law that doesn’t require litigation. ●    How over 85% of people don’t have an estate plan in place. ●    Why it’s important to make sure you have an estate plan in place. ●    Why people shouldn’t put off their estate planning. ●    How trust and estate planning are for everyone, not just the rich.   Connect with Michelangelo: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MortellaroLaw Facebook facebook.com/mortellarolaw LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/mortellarolaw Links Mentioned: mortellarolaw.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Contracts Andrea Wheeler, Wheeler Legal   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 709 Andrea Wheeler Andrea Wheeler grew up in Miami, Florida. Andrea received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University and then worked in Finance at a large technology company on the Space Coast before obtaining her law degree from Stetson University, College of Law.   Before Andrea started her own law firm, she worked for in house legal departments and for a boutique law firm focusing on commercial litigation where she handled a variety of business disputes. ​ Andrea's litigation experience taught her what agreements need to contain to stand up to a legal challenge and ways to protect her clients' rights. Her business background has been essential in applying legal advice to business matters.    As a small business owner herself, Andrea is passionate about helping others grow their businesses while reducing risk and mitigating potential legal issues. Andrea formed her own firm to be able to provide personalized service to her clients.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Andrea Wheeler about business contracts. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●     How many business owners make the mistake of not having contracts in place. ●     Why business owners shouldn’t use online services to piece together a contract. ●     How different businesses will need different contracts in place for protection. ●     Why shaking a hand to make a business deal isn’t a safe practice for businesses. ●     How not having a contract in place could lead to stressful litigation and even the closure of the business.   Connect with Andrea: Guest Contact Info Instagram @wheelerlegal Facebook facebook.com/wheelerlegal LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/andrea-wheeler-ba704023 Links Mentioned: wheeler-legal.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Market Your Business to Investors and Your Target Market Davina Federgreen, Federgreen Consulting – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 708 Davina Federgreen Davina Federgreen is a driven business professional that specializes in unique and luxury products to high-net-worth, corporate clientele, sports athletes and celebrity clientele including private aircraft, exotic cars, private fine art collections, luxury items and services, exclusive club memberships, event access and bespoke one-of-a-kind experiences. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Davina Federgreen about how to market your business to investors and your target market. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How startups and Fortune 500 companies need a good roadmap to follow. ● Why it’s almost impossible to rank number one on a Google search. ● How your budget and forecast need to be in place when you’re raising capital. ● Why business plans and pitch decks need to be engaging and tell a story. ● How there is always potential to grow in your life and in your business. Connect with Davina: Guest Contact Info Twitter @VipBizConsult Instagram @federgreenconsulting Facebook facebook.com/FedergreenConsulting LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/11470136 Links Mentioned: federgreenconsulting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jeans Millionaire TJ Rohleder, TJRohleder.com   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 707 TJ Rohleder TJ Rohleder, known as America’s Blue Jeans Millionaire, is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. But he’ll tell you there’s nothing special about him. He’s probably a lot like you, having grown up in a family with modest means. As a young adult, TJ attended a networking meeting, where he first developed the itch for success. He sent away for all kinds of plans and programs for making money, and in 1988 discovered a simple business that worked like crazy. Since that time, he’s become devoted to discovering the hottest marketing and success strategies and helping other entrepreneurs discover the dream of financial freedom. If you’re not making all the money you want in your business, check out one of TJ’s 60+ books, listen to one of his podcasts, or become a member of one of his coaching programs today.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with TJ Rohleder about becoming the Blue Jeans Millionaire. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why starting a business with your best friend might not be the best idea. ●    How media changes over the years has made running a business easier. ●    Why your clients always need to feel like you’re the best in the business. ●    How people struggle with self-promotion because of a lack of confidence. ●    Why writing a book can position people as authorities in their marketplace.   Connect with TJ: Guest Contact Info Facebook Facebook.com/bluejeansmillionaire Links Mentioned: tjrohleder.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Replacing Your Income on Amazon Stephen Somers, Marketplace Superheroes   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 706 Stephen Somers Stephen Somers is the CEO and co-founder of Marketplace Superheroes - an 8-figure online education and services platform that teaches people how to build a 5-7 figure business selling simple, everyday items globally on Amazon.  Over the last seven years, Stephen and his business partner Robert Rickey have grown their company from a single online program to an award-winning business with a team of over 70 coaches, support staff, and service providers, and over 8,000 members.  Along the way, they have built a global freight company, an entire software ecosystem, and multiple 7 figure service-based companies that are built to serve one purpose - helping their members build and scale their Amazon business as efficiently and effectively as possible.    Stephen and Robert also run their own 8 figure Amazon business and have sold well over $20 million dollars’ worth of physical products globally.    Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Stephen Somers about replacing your income on Amazon. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How selling things on Amazon can be a great starter business for people. ●    Why you only need to make a small number of sales to make money off of Amazon. ●    How you need a product with the right market size, it can’t be too big or too small. ●    Why it’s important to test the products you order before selling them on Amazon. ●    How to differentiate your product on Amazon from the other products like it.   Connect with Stephen: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/marketplacesuperheroes Links Mentioned: Marketplacesuperheroes.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guaranteeing a Pay Raise Joseph Fung, Uvaro   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 705 Joseph Fung Joseph is the CEO of Uvaro, a tech sales career accelerator, and of Kiite, a sales enablement platform purpose-built to provide sales teams with the information they need when they need it. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Computer Engineering program, Joseph’s a repeat Founder & CEO, and with multiple successful exits, and speaks frequently on the topics of sales leadership, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. He is an active early-stage investor who ensures that the majority of his investments are into women-led companies. Joseph also sits on the boards of Communitech, the Golden Triangle Angel Network, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Joseph Fung about guaranteeing a pay raise using Uvaro. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    Why it’s important to thoroughly train sales representatives. ●    How Uvaro helps people land positions that pay on average 2.2 times more than their previous position. ●    Why using Uvaro is like having and MBA without going to grad school. ●    How people on average people find a new role 17 days after completing the Uvaro training. ●    How people are 50% more likely to achieve quota after their Uvaro training.   Connect with Joseph: Guest Contact Info Twitter @uvarolife Instagram @uvaro.life Facebook facebook.com/uvaro.life LinkedIn linkedin.com/school/uvarolife Links Mentioned: uvaro.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices