SharkPreneur

InnerciseJohn Assaraf, myNeuroGym.com – The Sharkpreneur Podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 978 John AssarafJohn Assaraf is a world-renowned mindset and behavioral expert who has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He has written 2 New York Times best-selling books and appeared in 12 movies including the blockbuster hit “The Secret '' and "Quest For Success'' with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama.He is passionate in helping people tap into their brain’s superpower and hidden capabilities, so they achieve their life’s biggest goals and dreams. John founded myNeuroGym.com and the Innercise app which is revolutionizing mindset coaching and mental fitness. The cutting edge “Innercises” help people eliminate obstacles and shatter limitations, as they strengthen their mind.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with John Assaraf about the Innercise app.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Innercise refers to exercises that strengthen the neuro muscles and your mindset.- How repeated actions create neural patterns in the brain.- Why it’s important to prioritize learning and improve yourself by observing successful people.- How having an effective morning routine can set you up to have an effective day.- How inner game training is transformative and impacts your personal and professional success. Connect with John:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @neurogymFacebook facebook.com/NeuroGymLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/johnassaraflinkedin.com/company/neurogym Links Mentioned: myNeuroGym.comRewire Your Brain Event Registration Page: http://mkt.myinnercise.com/go/?p=JAAFF12380&w=APPINNERCISEREGISTER  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Panic to ProfitBrooke Lively, Cathedral Capital – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 977 Brooke LivelyWhen entrepreneurs find themselves hitting a wall in their business, they come to Brooke Lively, Cathcap's Founder and CEO. Brooke has always been a catalyst for accelerated profits - her actionable advice has helped businesses thrive for years. When Brooke does her job, it's like a light bulb goes off in a client's mind. They see a new identity for their organization, and they're empowered to make a change that makes their world better - whether that's in time, money, reputation, or all of the above. It's big thinking, and with Brooke's help, clients can achieve whatever version of "profit" they are seeking.  What's more, Brooke is an EOS Implementer® who educates leadership teams with effective tools and processes, making her a well-rounded force for business growth. She is a highly regarded speaker and the author of several books including her International Best Seller, From Panic to Profit. Brooke has been featured in international media including CNBC, Forbes, US News and World Report, and on podcasts such as You Are Buzzworthy, Mission Matters, The American Bar Association Modern Law Library, and The Entrepreneur Way. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brooke Lively about her book, From Panic to Profit.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How many entrepreneurs often lack understanding of the financial aspect of their business and need help.- Why an owner should be able to take a vacation and come back to an efficiently running company.- How it’s important to forecast cash flow to ensure timely payments and avoiding financial surprises.- Why businessowners must proactively hire people a plan for future growth instead of making rash decisions.-owHow entrepreneurs should track new net engagements to assess company capacity and anticipate future hiring needs. Connect with Brooke:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @cathedralcapitalFacebook facebook.com/CathedralCapitalLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/cathedralcapital Links Mentioned: cathcap.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owning a Law Firm on PurposeLuis Raul Scott Jr., Bader Scott Injury Lawyers – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 976 Luis Raul Scott Jr.Luis Raul Scott Jr. is a highly respected attorney, sought-after speaker, and dynamic entrepreneur who has made a profound impact in both the legal and business realms. As the co-founder of 8 Figure Firm Consulting and Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, Luis has achieved remarkable success while continuously embodying an entrepreneurial spirit. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Luis’s role as a managing partner guided numerous families through the complexities of the legal system with unwavering dedication.Co-founding 8 Figure Firm Consulting, Luis revolutionized the legal profession by empowering fellow legal professionals to optimize and expand their practices, achieving unprecedented success in yearly predictable revenue and beyond. As the managing partner of Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, Luis exemplifies entrepreneurial excellence, passionately advocating for clients while fostering a culture of innovation.A captivating speaker and sought-after thought leader, Luis inspires audienceswith both legal wisdom and the mindset required to thrive as entrepreneurs in thelegal landscape. Luis’s unwavering pursuit of excellence and entrepreneurial vision have left an indelible mark on the legal industry, propelling numerous legal professionals to extraordinary heights. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Luis Raul Scott Jr. about purposely owning a law firm.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- Why it’s important to give a voice to your clients and stand up for them.- How focusing primarily on personal injury cases often involve a deferred ROI and contingency fees.- How it’s vital to diversify your practice so you can take on various types of cases and generate immediate cash flow.- Why business owners of all kinds should seek out mentorship.- How injecting more funds into your marketing can help generate additional leads. Connect with Luis:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @baderscottFacebook facebook.com/BaderScottLawyersLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/baderscottinjurylawyers Links Mentioned: baderscott.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unveiling the Path to Writing SuccessMichele Chynoweth, MicheleChynoweth.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 975 Michele ChynowethMichele Chynoweth is the bestselling author of several award-winning contemporary suspense novels that re-imagine Old Testament stories from the Bible in an edgy, modern-day way. She loves helping writers become authors and is a sought-after conference speaker, professional editor, book coach, and founder of “Your Book Done Right” Master Class and Elite Coaching which runs again Oct. 2-Nov. 20.  A former news reporter, ad agency owner and marketing director, she lives with her husband in Northeast, Maryland. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Michele Chynoweth about unveiling the path to writing success.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How many people suffer from writer’s block and imposter syndrome when writing a book.- Why it’s important for writers to define their goals and create their marketing strategy.- How authors should treat writing like a business by setting aside distractions and focusing on their writing process.- Why entrepreneurs and writers should be more discerning and not rush into things.- How it’s vital for authors to take time, do their research, and work with people with good references and reviews. Connect with Michele:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @AuthorMicheleInstagram @michelechynowethFacebook facebook.com/MondernDayBibleStoriesLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/michelechynoweth Links Mentioned: MicheleChynoweth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Client Attraction with Video MarketingAtiba de Souza– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 974 Atiba de SouzaAtiba de Souza is the Video Content Superman who was killing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) before the term was even invented. Using a unique method of blending storytelling with search keywords for more than 15 years, he has ranked regional and national brands in the US on page 1 of Google.Atiba is an Award-Winning marketer who has been featured on many renowned platforms, including Traffic & Conversion Summit, Affiliate Meet Markt, M3 Mastermind, Digital Marketer Blog, Fox, & USA Today. As well as top-tier podcasts like Marketing Ink Podcast by Allie Bloyd, Digital Marketer Podcast, and Chasing Insights by Vince Warnock. When he is not geeking out on the latest SEO principles and AI trends, Atiba is a man of God, husband, father, and IG Food Influencer in the Washington, DC area.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Atiba de Souza about attracting clients with video marketing.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How video is an essential marketing tool due to its popularity and the shift in consumer preferences.- How Google is favoring video content over written content, making it harder to rank written content on page one.- Why creating videos that address your customers' questions with clear answers is essential.- Why authenticity is more important than a polished appearance when making videos.- How YouTube should be utilized by businesses to educate their customers. Connect with Atiba:Guest Contact InfoLinkedInLinkedin.com/inatibadesouza Links Mentioned:meetatiba.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MindtrepreneurVash Tomanec, Mindtrepreneur – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 973 Vash TomanecVash Tomanec is a 25-year-old serial entrepreneur who has built three successful seven-figure businesses. With his latest venture, Mindtrepreneur, Vash is on a mission to help 1 million entrepreneurs transform their businesses and live more fulfilled and joyous life by mastering their mindset. He does it through 1-1 and group coaching, various online programs, and in-person masterminds hosted 4x per year.Vash is known for his inspiring, present, loving, and driven nature. He is obsessed with helping people level up and live their most fulfilling lives, and he loves mastering subjects rather than just dabbling in them. His frameworks and principles have helped over 1,000 people from 35 countries. He is skilled at using the power of the subconscious mind to achieve his goals faster and live a better, more fulfilled life. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Vash Tomanec about Mindtrepreneur. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How coaching entrepreneurs on mindset instead of tactics leads to success.- Why a podcast us a great way to share deep conversations on important topics rather than delivering generic content.- How many entrepreneurs must be more specific about what they want.- Why business owners should take time once a week to evaluate and think critical about its direction.- How hiring people who are smarter than you will help your company achieve rapid growth.  Connect with Vash:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @mindtrepreneurLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/vaclav-tomanec Links Mentioned: Mindtrepreneur.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Business of HollywoodLee Stobby, LeeStobby.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 972 Lee StobbyLee Stobby has over 15 years of management and producing experience and focuses on championing strong independent voices and quality cinema and television. He is a literary manager, producer, and principal of 2B CONT’D. His success can be attributed to his passion, extensive knowledge, and enthusiasm for films. This has enabled him to, on numerous occasions, discover raw, exciting new talent and build them into juggernauts in Hollywood. Some of his client highlights include: Shay Hatten (JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3, JOHN WICK 4, ARMY OF THE DEAD, ARMY OF THIEVES, DAY SHIFT), Kate Trefry (STRANGER THINGS), Isaac Adamson (#1 Black List script BUBBLES), Rodney Ascher (ROOM 237, THE NIGHTMARE, A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX), and Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy (Cannes winner THE TRIBE and upcoming THE TIGER starring Alexander Skarsgård and Dane DeHaan). Recently, he produced dark comedy feature FOIBLES, a dark comedy starring John Karna, Carina Conti, and Deborah Wilson, which is currently in post and is the Fantasia alum Ryan Oksenberg’s feature film debut. Stobby’s other Producing highlights and credits include SISTER AIMEE, which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was released by 1091; WILDLING starring Bel Powley, Liv Tyler and Brad Dourif and which sold to IFC and premiered at the 2017 SXSW; HOW TO BE ALONE staring Maika Monroe and Joe Keery; PEOPLING, starring Kimmy Robertson and Josh Fadem which played at Fantasia, Fantasic Fest, and Sitges and has over 30 million online views; MUNCHAUSEN written and directed by Ari Aster; PLAY ME, a new horror short by Caleb Phillips (SXSW winning filmmaker behind THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BOX, which has over 10 million views online). As for development, Stobby has a horror satire from Sundance and Cannes Auteur filmmaker Rodney Ascher with Greg Silverman’s Stampede Ventures producing alongside Stobby, as well as feature development set up with Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho, Charlize Theron’s Denver and Delilah, Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa, Universal, Timur Bekmambetov’s Bazelevs, and Netflix. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Lee Stobby about the business of Hollywood.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How working with people with intense personalities, like actors, taught hi valuable lessons about dealing with challenging situations.- Why it’s important to be a warrior in Hollywood and fight for your art and its quality.- How people in Hollywood often pass on films that end up being masterpieces.- Why it’s important to understand what audiences want and then find creative ways to cater to their expectations while staying true to your art.- How it’s important to create unique, smart, and compelling content to attract audiences.  Connect with Lee:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @LeeStobbyInstagram @leestobbyFacebook facebook.com/leestobby Links Mentioned: leestobby.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barky AIChris Barkhurst, Barky AI – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 971 Chris BarkhurstChris Barkhurst, the seasoned architect of data-driven wonders, sits at the helm of Barky AI, an ambitious startup revolutionizing the field of artificial intelligence. With over two decades of experience under his belt, Chris has a deep well of knowledge, bringing transformative ideas to life in the realm of Fortune 50 companies before venturing into entrepreneurship. Barky AI emerged from a simple yet game-changing concept: an app that presented an anonymous, secure, and user-friendly AI interface. A refreshing contrast to its competitors, the app rapidly accumulated a following of more than 50,000 users, with this number growing consistently every week. April of this year marked a major milestone for Barky AI, with the release of the first-ever generative AI model targeting a specific market. This innovation caught the national spotlight and amassed a user base of over 150,000 during its limited run. The following month, Barky AI further solidified its trailblazing status by launching the world's first virtual call center staffed entirely by AI. This achievement was the fruit of several months of rigorous testing and optimization. Their AI bots, armed with a vast repository of knowledge and processing power, never put a call on hold or transferred a customer, raising the bar for customer service in the digital era. In June, Barky AI unveiled a sports card grading service developed on their AI platform. Collaborating with multiple anti-counterfeit firms and respected card graders, Barky AI crafted a sophisticated and innovative card grading process that guarantees authenticity and resists counterfeiting.  As Barky AI continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI, Chris Barkhurst stands at the forefront, combining visionary leadership with innovative solutions, redefining the AI landscape and paving the path for a future filled with endless possibilities. The journey of Barky AI under Chris's guidance serves as a testament to the power of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, making him an inspiring figure in the realm of tech entrepreneurship. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Chris Barkhurst about Barky AI.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How Barky AI specializes in optimizing front-end and back-end systems to work with AI.- How Barky AI differentiates itself by aggregating various AI models and finding th best response based on user questions.- Why it’s important for entrepreneurs and businesses to stay on top of constantly changing AI.- Why it’s challenging for companies to adapt to new competitors and new tools.- How it’s important for businesses to be able to easily adapt to new opportunities. Connect with Chris:Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: barkyai.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second In CommandCameron Herold, COO Alliance – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 970 Cameron HeroldCameron Herold is the Founder of the COO Alliance and Invest In Your Leaders Course as well as the author of Vivid Vision and The Second In Command. He’s the mastermind behind the exponential growth of hundreds of companies. As the founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders course, Cameron is a dynamic consultant who has coached some of the biggest names in business, including Sprint Telecom and a monarchy in the Middle East. Known as the "CEO Whisperer", Cameron has a reputation for guiding his clients to double their profits and revenue in just three years or less. Cameron's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, and by 35, he had helped build his first two $100 million dollar companies. But his greatest achievement came as the COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, where he engineered the company's spectacular growth from $2 million to $106 million in revenue and from 14 to 3,100 employees - all in just six years. Cameron is not just a successful business leader, but also a captivating speaker. The current publisher of Forbes magazine, Rich Karlgaard, stated "Cameron Herold is the best speaker I've ever heard...he hits grand slams”. When he's not on stage, Cameron continues to teach through his Second In Command podcast and his bestselling books, including Vivid Vision, Meetings Suck, Free PR, Double Double, and The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs. Cameron is a top-rated international speaker and has been paid to speak in 26 countries and on all 7 continents, including Antarctica in early 2022. He is also the top-rated lecturer at EO/MIT's Entrepreneurial Master’s Program and a powerful and effective speaker at CEO and COO leadership events worldwide. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Cameron Herold about his book, The Second In Command.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How having the right COO and team for different stages of growth is crucial.- Why filling the position of CEO can be difficult to accomplish.- How the CEO position varies significantly across companies making it difficult to find the right person.- Why it’s important for CEOs to identify areas of the business that energize them and drain them.- How CEOs must invest in their personal development and seek help in areas where they need assistance. Connect with Cameron:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @cameron_herold_cooallianceFacebook facebook.com/cameronheroldLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/cameronherold Links Mentioned: cameronherold.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DealMakerJonathan Stidd, DealMaker – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 969 Jonathan StiddWith an unmatched entrepreneurial spirit, Jonathan Stidd has spent the last 10 years helping founders live their dreams. Beginning his career in management consulting, Jon soon found his passions took him down the path of entrepreneurship to launch his own connected device company and mentor other founders through programs like General Assembly. Throughout his journey, Jon was drawn to digital marketing as it was the nexus of his interests across growth strategy, startups, and innovation. In 2017, he co-founded Ridge Growth Agency, which quickly became the leading digital marketing agency for equity crowdfunding - helping their clients raise a collective $500M+. Jon continues to help founders raise capital as he serves as President. DealMaker Reach after Ridge Growth was acquired by the leading capital raise platform DealMaker. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Jonathan Stidd about being the president of DealMaker.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How DealMaker’s technology empowers users to take control of their capital raises and equity by creating a simple and analogous experience on Shopify.- Why people have a hard time translating their story into a resonating digital message.- How DealMaker helps create touchpoints that move potential investors along using short, compelling messages.- Why personalization plays an important role in overcoming noise in the marketplace.- How the Jobs Act opened new opportunities in the investment industry allowing mass solicitation and digital marketing for investments. Connect with Jonathan:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @dealmakertechLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/dealmakertech Links Mentioned: DealMaker.Tech  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices