SharkPreneur

Preston Brown is not your average entrepreneur, Preston is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. He’s a sought-after speaker, a true visionary, and a master of business automation. Brace yourself for an inspiring journey through his remarkable achievements and unwavering passion for scaling and optimizing companies to unprecedented heights of profit and automation. Because, as Preston says, “if you can’t optimize and automate your companies to step out, you don’t have a business- you have a job.From a young age, Preston’s entrepreneurial spirit burned brightly within him. While still in college, he fearlessly launched his first venture, quickly surpassing the income of his own professors. Recognizing his immense potential, he made the audacious decision to drop out of college, fully devoting himself to the art of building profitable and efficient companies.And build he did! With an astounding 18 thriving businesses already under his belt, Preston has consistently shattered records, raking in a jaw-dropping $200 million or more in gross revenues each and every year. That’s the kind of success most entrepreneurs only dream of and the freedom to go with it.But Preston’s expertise extends far beyond just the bottom line. His profound understanding of finance, systems optimization, and investing has catapulted him to the status of a trusted advisor. CEOs and entrepreneurs flock to him for guidance, knowing that his strategic insights and razor-sharp instincts can unlock the true potential of their own ventures.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Preston Brown about achieving success through automation.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How automating companies significantly increases their valuations. - Why the key to business efficiency is alignment, simplicity, and foresight. - How tackling your biggest problem in any area of life will help you achieve balance. - Why it’s important for leaders to create safety in competitive business environment. - How business owners must be good problem solvers and shouldn’t be afraid to embrace change. Connect with Preston:Guest Contact InfoX@ThePrestonBrownInstagram@theprestonbrownFacebookfacebook.com/preston.brown.94617Links Mentioned:prestonbrown.comautomateyou.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A serial entrepreneur since birth, Dan Nicholson is the author of “Rigging the Game: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk and Make Money on Your Own Terms,” deemed a best-seller by USA Today and The Wall Street Journal. In addition to founding the award-winning accounting and financial consulting firm Nth Degree CPAs and being named a top 40 under 40 accountant globally 4 times, Dan has created and run multiple small businesses, including Certainty U and Certainty News, a platform that’s syndicated to over 1 billion monthly users.Dan also hosts the Rigging the Game podcast, and is a Consulting Producer for PBS’ Opportunity Knocks. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two children.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Dan Nicholson about finding financial security for entrepreneurs. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Nth Degree CPAs focuses on tax planning and strategy for small business owners. - Why business owners need to be focused on the future instead of living in the past. - How business owners should understand risk and taking asymmetric risks with more upside than downside. - Why Nth Degree CPAs creates a real plan for clients, rather than simply reporting what they owe at the end of the year. - How entrepreneurs don’t need to prove themselves and should pursue what they want because they want it. Connect with Dan:Guest Contact InfoX@Dan_P_NicholsonInstagram@dannicholsoncpaFacebookfacebook.com/CertainlyUDanLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/dan-p-nicholosnLinks Mentioned:nthdegreecpas.comhttps://offers.nthdegreecpas.com/rigging-the-game?am_id=seth518 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upsellit Conversion Secrets RevealedJosh Model, Upsellit– The Sharkpreneur Podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 1035 Josh ModelJosh Model is the Director of Business Development and Enablement at Upsellit and has 15 years of experience leading high-performance business development and sales teams. He has spent 10 years in the digital marketing/affiliate marketing space, building out high-performing sales teams and working with Fortune 500 brands in enterprise sales. Currently, Josh is working with enterprise retail and DTC brands on conversion rate optimization, and his company has helped brands drive over $500 million in 2023 alone. Josh was named the winner of the Best Publisher to Work with in 2023 by Affiliate Summit West. He is also a multiple-time speaker on stages, including Affiliate Summit and Digital Summit.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Josh Model about Upsellit’s secrets to conversion.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Upsellit’s technology is designed to be custom branded and unique to each brand and client. - Why their technology aims to personalize the experience of each on-site visitor. - How there have been changes in data tracking with Google, Yahoo, and iOS, making Upsellit’s personalized data more valuable. - Why Upsellit’s technology has shown an 8 to 10% lift in conversions for businesses they support. - How working with struggling brands and reallocating their budget for better optimization leading to increased revenue is rewarding. Connect with Josh:Guest Contact InfoX@UpsellitInstagram@upsellitFacebookfacebook.com/UpsellitLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upsellitLinks Mentioned:Upsellit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solving Amazon Seller Woes: The Riverbend Consulting StoryLesley Hensell, Riverbend Consulting– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1034 Lesley HensellLesley Hensell is co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, whose 85+employees solve problems fore-commerce sellers. Lesley over sees Riverbend’s service team, and she has personally helped hundreds of sellers get suspended Amazon accounts and ASINs up and running. She has been an Amazon seller for more than a decade. A lifelong Longhorns fan, Lesley earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She volunteers for A Wish with Wings, a wish-granting organization for little Texans with life-threatening conditions, and she serves on theBoard of Directors for Hallie’s Heroes, which funds bone marrow matches and medical research for kids with cancer and critical illnesses.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Lesley Hensell about solving Amazon seller woes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How sellers can get kicked off Amazon for various reasons including violations of Amazon’s code of conduct and customer complaints.- Why processes and efficiencies are crucial for managing high volumes of clients and maintaining profit margins.- Why Amazon suspends 1-2% of its sellers each year.- How Riverbend Consulting helps sellers of all sizes find success through selling on Amazon. - How Riverbend Consulting as ex-Amazon employees on its team to bring in a wealth of knowledge. Connect with Lesley:Guest Contact InfoX@RiverbendConsulInstagram@riverbendconsultingFacebookfacebook.com/RiverbendConsultingLLCLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverbend-consulting-amzLinks Mentioned:riverbendconsulting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demystifying Virtual AssistantsBarbara Turley, The Virtual Hub– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1033 Barbara TurleyBarbara Turley’s mission is to eradicate business overwhelm and remove the friction that stunts growth by helping clients to optimize their operations using offshore teams of virtual assistants, clever automations and streamlined processes. The Virtual Hub makes this happen every day through virtual assistants who can aid with digital marketing, social media and administrative support plus consultants & system architects who optimize platforms and processes for growing businesses.The Virtual Hub is a virtual assistant company with the added advantage of an operational efficiency consulting and implementation team. Rather than doing business “the usual way,” they actually create their own virtual assistant successes (and yours) through deep training programs (including software like Hubspot and Ontraport) as well as ongoing career development and customized coaching to best serve each of their clients.Barbara proudly wears the label of Founder and CEO at The Virtual Hub as well as the titles wife and mom.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Barbara Turley about how to leverage virtual assistants. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How many business owners face the problem of needing staff to implement strategies but don’t have time to hire employees. - Why business owners shouldn’t expect virtual outsourcing to magically solve all their problems. - How delegation is key, but many people struggle to relinquish control and properly communicate their needs to virtual assistants. - Why it’s vital for entrepreneurs to map their processes and systematize tasks to delegate effectively while retaining control over the business. - How AI is not a tool that can replace human workers, but it is a tool that people should utilize. Connect with Barbara:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@thevirtualhubltdFacebookfacebook.com/TheVirtualHubLtdLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-viritual-hub-ltdLinks Mentioned:thevirtualhub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneurial Success Through Strategic Business DiversificationMike Merrigan and Bo Kort, Kort Industries– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1032 Mike Merrigan and Bo KortAfter being best friends for 25 years, Mike Merrigan and Bo Kort started doing business together in 2015. They started purchasing buildings together in Texas. This partnership catapulted their success. Together the duo has founded multiple eight-figure companies - Houston Motorsports, Kort Industries, and Mohave Storage. Since their partnership began in 2015, Mike & Bo have built a portfolio of 43 companies and over $150,000,000 in commercial real estate. They are involved in 14 different industries - motorsports, industrial fabrication, specialty services, construction, and self-storage to name a few.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Mike Merrigan and Bo Kort about finding entrepreneurial success through strategic business diversification. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How it’s important to build partnerships that align with your company and specific areas of expertise. - Why reinvesting profits from business to real estate allows for long-term growth. - How investing in properties that are at least 30% undervalued is smart and strategic move to make- Why it’s vital to work with a strong team filled with like-minded individuals. - How bringing value to your audience and simplifying business concepts for beginners is a recipe for success. Connect with Mike and Bo:Guest Contact Info928-605-4335Links Mentioned:Mikeandbo.biz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revolutionizing Charitable Giving with Wishes.IncChase Harmer, Wishes.Inc– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1031 Chase HarmerChase Harmer has spent 26+ years as a payments entrepreneur and was one of the pioneers of virtual credit card technology. After building several companies and creating 7 patents since 2013, Chase leverages his past successes to give back to the community and help other entrepreneurs building businesses as a Lecturer and Mentor at the Founders Institute.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Chase Harmer about revolutionizing charitable giving with Wishes.Inc.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Wishes.Inc aims to make charitable donations transparent, tax-deductible, and rewarding for donors. - Why donors should understand the impact of their contributions and understand the importance of charitable giving. - How many charitable donations lack transparency making it so donors don’t know how their money is being used. - Why using technology can help create transparency in the charitable giving space.- How having transparency can help build trust between donors and nonprofits. Connect with Chase:Guest Contact InfoX@WishesgivesInstagram@wishesgivesFacebookfacebook.com/wishesgivesLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wishesincLinks Mentioned:wishes.inc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 Laws of Spiritual LeadershipDaniel Aaron, The Art of Vibrant Living– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1030 Daniel AaronDaniel Aaron is an inspirational author, coach, and transformational entertainer. As a visionary leader directing The Art of Vibrant Living, a globally acclaimed company dedicated to entertainment, education, and empowerment, his life's mission is deeply rooted in service. Daniel's unparalleled insights and transformative strategies empower individuals to elevate their vibration, take decisive actions, and bridge the gap between their aspirations and tangible realities.With profound expertise in Spiritual Leadership and Human Potential, Daniel has catalyzed life transformations for tens of thousands of students and clients. His impact extends across various domains, from hosting the captivating Live Video Show podcast "The Art of Vibrant Living Show" to coaching individuals to unlock their true potential and performing before audiences to optimize purpose, profit, and passion.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Daniel Aaron about the 40 laws of spiritual leadership.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How imposter syndrome is a common challenge people face when pursuing their goals. - Why imposter syndrome is a sign of growth and how you should embrace it. - How spiritual leadership involves influencing and having a positive impact on others and should include self-acceptance, self-love, and giving back to the world. - How spiritual entrepreneurship combines business success with spiritual values. - Why some entrepreneurs feel incongruent or unsatisfied despite financial success. Connect with Daniel:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@danielaaronunlimitedFacebookfacebook.com/danielaaron108LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/danielaaronLinks Mentioned:danielaaron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attracting A-Players: Hiring Secrets RevealedKolby Goodman, BestFirstNow– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1029 Kolby GoodmanKolby Goodman is the founder of the consulting and training firm, BestFirstNow, and has been successfully providing programs in strategic hiring, employee engagement, and retention for over 10 years. Kolby partners with small and large companies to investigate and resolve core issues related to poor hiring decisions, high turnover, and disconnected teams. He's partnered with Panasonic, Marriott Hotels, Banner Health, Yelp, several universities and schools, national professional organizations, and nonprofits to provide tailored workshops that have helped leaders take a more purposeful and personal approach to finding the right talent that has enabled them to stop hiring simply "qualified" candidates and onboard impactful problem solvers. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Kolby Goodman about attracting A-player employees.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How business owners and leaders must create a positive candidate experience. - Why businesses should focus on attracting candidates who can make their lives easier. - How many job seekers are not effectively communicating their skills and abilities. - Why businesses need to be more strategic in their hiring approach. - How employers should focus on hiring for long-term success rather than short-term fixes. Connect with Kolby:Guest Contact InfoLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/kolbygoodmanLinks Mentioned:bestfirstnow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Your Business BurnScott Beebe, MyBusinessOnPurpose.com– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1028 Scott BeebeScott Beebe is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), founder of MyBusinessOnPurpose.com and author of Let Your Business Burn: Stop Putting Out Fires, Discover Purpose, And Build A Business That Matters. Scott hosts the Business On Purpose podcast sharing real stories of how he and the BOP team are working with business owners and their key leaders to build people, purpose, process, and profit using the Business On Purpose Roadmap to liberate businesses from the chaos of working IN their business and help them get their lives back.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Scott Beebe about his book, Let Your Business Burn.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How vision, mission, and unique core values in a business are vital for success. - Why business owners leak money when they don’t subdivide their finances into different accounts. - How the flow of cash can affect a business’s financial health.- Why you should have a coach who emphasizes the importance of personal life integration. - How business owners shouldn’t feel overwhelmed and like they constantly have to put out fires. Connect with Scott:Guest Contact InfoLinks Mentioned:mybusinessonpurpose.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices