SharkPreneur

Gabriella Rosen distinguished herself as the youngest client partner globally at Spotify, where she led initiatives that significantly expanded the company's market presence. Driven by a passion for wellness, she founded a startup focused on delivering high-quality wellness workshops, quickly propelling the business to achieve multiple six-figure sales. Currently, Gabriella directs partnerships at a leading email marketing firm, working closely with the founders to enhance their strategic alliances. She is also the creator and owner of Nomad Cloud, a newsletter that she has impressively grown from 5,000 to over 200,000 subscribers, establishing a robust community of engaged readers. Gabriella's career is marked by a successful blend of corporate achievement and entrepreneurial spirit, underlining her commitment to both innovative marketing solutions and personal wellness.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Gabriella Rosen about the art of effective email outreach. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How email outreach should have a clear purpose, identify a problem, propose a solution, give social proof, and have a specific call to action. - Why AI tools have made it more complicated to reach someone’s inbox. - How randomizing emails and managing sender reputation while employing multiple domains and email addresses enhances email deliverability.- Why small adjustments in email campaigns can significantly affect the reply rate and overall success. - How companies often underestimate the complexity of effective email marketing and have unrealistic expectations about outcomes.Connect with Gabriella:Guest Contact InfoLinks Mentioned:energizinghabits.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Kohler, M.PR.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a highly respected Founding and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, specializing in tax, legal, wealth, estate, and asset protection planning. With a reputation as a YouTube personality, best-selling author, and national speaker, Kohler is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal and financial landscapes to achieve their American Dream. He also serves as the co-founder and Board Member of the Directed IRA Trust Company and has launched the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program to train CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide. As the co-host of The Main Street Business Podcast and The Directed IRA Podcast, he simplifies intricate topics like legal and tax strategy, asset protection, retirement, investing, and wealth growth. Mark Kohler's commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners attain success and financial security has made him a trusted expert in the field, benefiting countless individuals and businesses in navigating the financial and business world with confidence. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Mark Kohler about revolutionizing tax and legal advice.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How small business owners need to take an active role in their financial and legal planning.- Why business owners shouldn’t overly rely on passive advice from accountants and lawyers.- How regular, proactive engagement between clients and their financial advisors optimizes business planning.- How there is a lack of proactive strategic advice from traditional financial advisors.- Why financial literacy and proactive management among small business owners is vital. Connect with Mark:Guest Contact InfoX@markkohlerInstagram@markjkohlerFacebookfacebook.com/markkohlerLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/markjkohler Links Mentioned:markjkohler.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bradley Hamner, an entrepreneur with a tenacious drive, started his first business in 2009 against all odds. Overcoming initial challenges, he developed effective operating systems through relentless trial and testing. Today, Bradley is a Business Growth Coach and Value Builder consultant, empowering entrepreneurs to become architects of their own success. He shares his revolutionary BlueprintOS methodology, unlocking businesses’ true potential and driving remarkable achievements.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Bradley Hamner about escaping the owner’s trap and finding business autonomy. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How systems and professes are important for business scalability. - Why BlueprintOS specializes in service-based businesses such as marketing agencies and insurance companies. - How over-dependence of businesses on their founders or primary operators can become an issue. - Why businesses should have a clear three-year vision, one-year objectives and key results, and quarterly targets. - How many businesses on INC 5000’s fastest-growing companies fail due to unsustainable growth practices. Connect with Bradley:Guest Contact InfoFacebookfacebook.com/blueprintosLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blueprintosLinks Mentioned:blueprintos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert and Kay Lee Fukui are the co-founders of i61, inc., a business consulting company. They assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving precious time back to the owner to invest into their marriage.Robert received his marketing degree from San Jose State University and experienced 25 successful years in sales/marketing with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He played instrumental roles in the launch of six major brands, directly responsible for over $150 million in revenue and a recipient of national sales and leadership awards.His business acumen allows him to help family businesses build a more profitable, efficient and sustainable company. Kay Lee Fukui earned her business degree from the University of La Verne. She worked in the banking industry for many years and in her family business as operations manager for over 10 years before meeting the love of her life, Robert. She understands the highs and lows of running a family business and the sacrifices the owners make; often at the expense of marriage and family. Her passion is to see marriages flourish in the midst of building a profitable business and to help the entrepreneur couple understand that you don’t have to sacrifice the marriage and family for the business.Together, they have developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by Design™, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. They have also authored the book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Kay Lee and Robert Fukui about how married entrepreneurs can thrive in business and marriage. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How traditional business coaching or marriage counseling often fails to address the interconnected challenges of married entrepreneurs. - Why most entrepreneurs don’t need more time but should improve how they use their time. - How work life balance is less about the quantity of time spent on work or home, and more about the quality and intentionality of that time. - Why couples should have regular business meetings ensuring they are both on the same page. - How many entrepreneurs overlook their pricing strategies, which can lead to profit erosion. Connect with Kay Lee and Robert:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@thrivingintandemFacebookfacebook.com/thrivingintandemLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/robertfukuiLinkedin.com/in/kayleefukuiLinks Mentioned:https://build.marriedentrepreneur.co/balance-business-marriage-betterhttps://www.thetandembook.com/https://marriedentrepreneur.co/https://marriedentrepreneur.co/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brice Holmes is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder and CEO of Invata Global Capital. Since 2013, Brice has invested in over 2,000 multifamily units across six Class A properties, as well as over 250,000 rentable square feet of trophy Class A office space. Dedicated to fostering growth within the global entrepreneurial community, Brice has also harnessed his expertise to mentor and empower over 4,000 entrepreneurs across more than 140 countries. Other vested interests for Brice and Invata Global Capital include short-term rentals and boutique hotels, focusing on a steadfast commitment to ecotourism, sustainability, and conservation.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brice Holmes about the evolution of Invata Global.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How shifting from marketing to real estate was an organic process. - How Invata Global manages over 2000 units including houses and short-term rentals.- Why navigating different real estate rules and doing your due diligence across boarders can be challenging when dealing with international real estate. - How real estate activities are variable which keeps daily routines engaging and diverse. - How Invata is looking to expand in Costa Rica as well as the United States. Connect with Brice:Guest Contact InfoX@InvataGlobalInstagram@invataglobalFacebookfacebook.com/InvataGlobalLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/invata-global-marketingLinks Mentioned:invataglobal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Schuster is a visionary leader at the forefront of real estate development and strategic initiatives, with a particular focus on delivering sustainable renewable energy outcomes. With his expertise in renewable energy, he has brought fresh attention to the solar sphere and its potential for Florida real estate investors and Wall Street.As the CEO of Solarback LLC, a Florida-born initiative acting as a private equity fund and quasi-REIT, Mr. Schuster has positioned himself as a key figure in the industry, attracting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investors. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, he seamlessly transitioned into the energy sector, leading the company's overall direction, and focusing on new markets, customers, and project development.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Joshua Schuster about turning rooftops into revenue. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Solarback leases large rooftop spaces to install solar panels, which then generate for the building below.- How there are approximately 13 billion square feet of commercial roof space in the U.S. that could potentially be used for solar installations. - Why partnering with top professionals to ensure quality control and long-term service sets Solarback apart in the industry. - Why it’s vital to think about unique challenges in insuring solar installations in areas that are prove to severe weather like hurricanes. - How solar installations help small businesses reduce utility costs and provide landlords with additional income streams. Connect with Joshua:Guest Contact InfoLinks Mentioned:solarbackusa.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diane Strand is an award-winning Executive Producer at JDS Studios and the TV show Spirit of Innovation, the first Riverside County local news and information program. She is the majority owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc / JDS Actors Studio and the founder of nonprofit JDS Creative Academy, she is also a published author who talks about entrepreneurship, and providing pathways for career opportunities in the visual, performing and digital arts. Diane's passion for Workforce Development in the arts, led her to write two approved curriculums for video production. One is a Title 17 program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. The other is a California State approved apprenticeship program for college graduates. These programs provide Hands-On training and paid supported internship opportunities, designed to break down barriers to gainful employment in video production, post production and acting. Diane's prior career life holds credits from A-List shows like; General Hospital, Friends, Veronica's Closet and building the high-def control room at Staples Center, for the last 17 years Diane has been a successful entrepreneur of her own, a multi-award winning production company, working with clients like Abbott Vascular, City of Temecula, Cal State San Marcos and United Healthcare Services to name a few. Diane has launched over 100 videos and acting careers into the mainstream entertainment and video production industry. She sets out to provide H.O.P.E. which Diane defines as; Helping One Person Everyday!Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Diane Strand about crafting compelling stories. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How JDS Productions specializes in corporate marketing and communications creating content like training videos and PSAs.- Why JDS Productions targets large corporations in industries like biotech.- How content creation, from social media posts to large-scale marketing campaigns helps businesses achieve success.- How JDS can create broadcast quality television shows for marketing purposes.- Why small changes can significantly impact storytelling. Connect with Diane:Guest Contact InfoX@JDSProductionsFacebookfacebook.com/JDSProductionsLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/dianestrandLinks Mentioned:jds-productions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An original “shark” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, the creator of the infomercial, pioneer of the As Seen on TV brand, and co-founding board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization—Kevin Harrington has pushed past all the questions and excuses to repeatedly enjoy 100X success.His legendary work behind-the-scenes of business ventures has produced well over $5 billion in global sales, the launch of more than 500 products, and the making dozens of millionaires.Twenty of his companies have each topped $100 million in revenue.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Kevin Harrington about his lifelong entrepreneurial journey. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Kevin is still passionate about entrepreneurship and finding new opportunities.- How Kevin has created numerous millionaires through his investments. - How Kevin still receives around 1000 pitches per month, which is a testament to his reputation and success. - How Kevin has been able to step back allowing his son and team to manage much of the business. - How saying no to most opportunities is important when scaling a business.Connect with Kevin:Guest Contact InfoX@HarringtonKevinInstagram@realkevinharringtonFacebookfacebook.com/officialkevinharringtonLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/thekevinharringtonLinks Mentioned:kevinharrington.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO and Founder Erik Huberman launched Hawke Media in 2014. Now valued at over $150 million, Hawke Media is the fastest growing marketing consultancy agency in the United States. Prior to its launch, Erik successfully founded, grew, and sold two e-commerce companies by the age of 26. Erik has since continued to strategically expand his business portfolio inclusive of a handful of company acquisitions, the 2018 launch of Hawke Ventures which reached a closed single fund of $5.6 million, the 2020 launch of his own podcast, HawkeTalk, the 2021 launch of HawkeZ, an agency offering brands the tools needed to tap into GenZ and most recently authored his own book, The Hawke Method. As a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, Erik has been recognized by his industry peers through honors and awards including, Forbes Magazine’s 30Under30, CSQ’s 40Under40, and Inc. Magazine’s Top 25 Marketing Influencers just to name a few.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Erik Huberman about how to get 50 new clients a month. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Hawke Media has assisted in the growth of over 3000 brands globally.- Why Hawke Media’s core mission is to provide accessible, high-quality marketing to businesses of all sizes. - How your marketing strategy should be based on industry demand and avoid areas of diminished returns. - Why less substantial budgets are less likely to yield impactful marketing results.- How Hawke Media doesn’t trick clients into purchasing their services, instead, they attract clients who already recognize the need for marketing.Connect with Erik:Guest Contact InfoX @hawkemediaInstagram @hawkemediaFacebook facebook.com/hawkemediaLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/hawkemediaLinks Mentioned:hawkemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Wealth Through Franchising: Strategies from the Franchise Queen– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1053 Kim DalyFor more than 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising all the while living her own dreams through her franchise. Today, she is recognized as one of America’s top franchise consultants having created nearly 1000 franchise owners. She is an international best-selling co-author of Franchising Freedom and the founder and host of KimDaly.tv and Create Wealth through Franchising Podcast. Kim created the “The Daly Plan” – a millionaire mindset coaching program that she used herself to build the largest franchise consulting business in the history of franchise consulting in 2012. She is a mom of two teenage boys. She is passionate about fitness and nutrition. She loves to workout and ski, and she lives on the beach in southern New Hampshire.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Kim Daly about building wealth through franchising. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How people who want to buy a franchise should do so in an industry with growth potential, scalability, and proven systems. - Why you should align your personal, professional, and financial goals with the chosen franchise. - How having over 100 units marks the stabilization point for franchises.- Why consultants are critical in helping franchisors reach the 100-unit milestone efficiently. - How success can be achieved through a mindset shift along with a good business strategy. Connect with Kim:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@thedalycoachFacebookfacebook.com/createwealththrufranchisingLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/dalykimLinks Mentioned:franchoice.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices