SharkPreneur

The Legacy Letter ChallengeBlake Brewer, LegacyLetterChallenge.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 922 Blake BrewerBlake Brewer is on a mission to help 1 million dads write at least one well-written, meaningful, lasting Legacy Letter to their children. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Blake Brewer about the Legacy Letter Challenge.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How the idea of writing a letter is simple but writing one for your children can be difficult.- Why your children need to hear your voice and what you have to say.- How people from all different businesses and walks of life want to write their children a Legacy Letter.- Why teams can bond when they write their Legacy Letters together.- How your children can benefit from your Legacy Letter and why it’s a good idea to give it to them as soon as possible. Connect with Blake:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @giftofdad Instagram @legacyletter Facebook facebook.com/legacyletterchallenge LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/blakebrewer Links Mentioned:legacyletterchallenge.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generating Over $200 Million in RevenueRudy Mawer, Mawer Capital – The Sharkpreneur Podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 921 Rudy MawerRudy Mawer is a serial investor and CEO to multiple brands and manages over 70 staff. Currently, he runs multiple businesses, including a Marketing Capital group with Kevin Harrington, the Original Shark from the TV show “Shark Tank”, where he helped over 50,000 small businesses around the world. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Rudy Mawer about generating over $200 million in revenue.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How a blend of numbers, data, and strategy can lead to huge success.- Why TV is still a great way to reach people and potential customers.- How entrepreneurs should pay attention to key pillars of business such as the financials, logistics, and ability to scale.- Why a business can’t be wildly successful if it can’t acquire customers on scale.- How being a good person and having a good track record leads to a successful business. Connect with Rudy:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @rudymawerlifeLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/rudymawerLinks Mentioned: mawercapital.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leveling Up Home Service BusinessesClint Junell, Job-Dox – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 920 Clint JunellClint has managed a restoration company in Dallas since 2008. He grew up in Amarillo where he learned the ins and outs of restoration since 1993. He is one of the top drying experts in the region and regularly teaches. Clint has an entrepreneurial spirit and is constantly pushing the envelope on how the restoration business should operate in order to provide a better level of service to clients. Clint is a co-founder of Job-Dox, which was initially developed to help his team manage the volume of restoration projects they were managing. Need predicated that processes and tools were implemented to assist in the management and growth of the restoration business. Job-Dox evolved out of the restoration company to effectively organize projects from anywhere. Keeping track of photos, documents and tasks has enabled his business to provide updates to customers and insurance adjusters in an easy to use format. Ultimately, the decision was made to take the product to the market as there were no viable tools available to accomplish what they needed that could be customized to each company’s own processes and workflows. He is married to Elizabeth and they have 3 children. Clint enjoys snow skiing, cycling, working out and watching his kids’ sporting activities.  Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Clint Junell about leveling up home service businesses.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How lending a helping hand to those in need can lead to a lot of business.- Why knowing all the nuances in your industry will set you up for success.- How Job-Dox was born out of a need to centralize communication with clients.- Why creating something that helps your client do their job better allows you and your client to succeed.- How you must bill your clients to make money and keep your business open. Connect with Clint:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @job_doxInstagram @job_doxFacebook facebook.com/jobdox Links Mentioned: job-dox.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story Selling Your BrandDavid Fischette, Go West Creative – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 919 David FischetteDavid Fischette is President, CEO, and Chief Creative of Go West Creative. He is known for his creative passion and his 30+ years at the helm of the award-winning Go West Creative. David has established himself as a creative force in the live event, media, and entertainment industries. During his years, David has produced live concerts with Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Jay Leno, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, The Band Perry, Echosmith, Josh Groban, and Heart.In addition to his day-to-day duties at GWC, David has executive-produced the comedy film “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” a Season 4 of the Emmy Award-Winning Television Series “My Generation,” starring Leeza Gibbons. He also directed and produced the New York City Film Festival Award-Winning Thriller “Gods of Accident.”Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with David Fischette about using a story to sell your brand.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How you want to tell your story in the most impactful way.- Why you need to build a bridge between what your company is saying and what your customer is thinking.- How being a boutique agency allows you to be nimble and do many things quickly.- How Go West Creative helps its clients find their voice and who they want to be.- Why telling a story can be an effective marketing technique. Connect with David:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @digiwest @gowestcreative @thestudiocollectionnashvilleFacebook facebook.com/gowestcreative facebook.com/thestudiocollectionnashLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/go-west-creative-group Links Mentioned: gwcg.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing Your Business with WebinarConRon Douglas, WebinarCon – The Sharkpreneur Podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 918 Ron DouglasRon Douglas is the president of Ron Douglas Publishing which specializes in helping small businesses increase their sales using webinars, email marketing, and social media.Ron is former Wall St. financial analyst who got an MBA and became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) before realizing he was miserable in the corporate world and wanted more time to spend with his family.Ron found his calling as an entrepreneur in the late 90’s and started marketing products online in 2001.In 2003, Ron was able to take his hobby of cooking and turn it into millions with a self-published cookbook titled America’s Most Wanted Recipes. That book went on to become a NY Times Best Seller published by Simon & Schuster in 2009 and featured in the media on shows like Good Morning America, Fox News, NBC, ABC, The Wendy Williams Show, HSN, and in People Magazine, etc. He’s since published 5 additional cookbooks in the America’s Most Wanted Recipes series which have collectively sold over 1.5 million copies (at $15 – $16 each).In 2007 Ron began helping entrepreneurs online through information products, online communities, coaching programs, mastermind groups, hosting seminars, SEO services, and speaking at events all over the world.In 2019, Ron sold the cookbook business to focus on his core business of helping entrepreneurs, experts, and influencers use the Internet to earn more, work less, and have a greater impact.In 2020, Ron founded WebinarCon, an educational seminar and coaching business with Anik Singal and Andy Hussong, which became another 7-figure brand in its first 6 months. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ron Douglas about growing your business with WebinarCon.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How self-publishing can lead to lucrative book deals with big publishers.- Why writing a book is a great way to gain some free publicity.- How the FOMO formula convinces more people to sign up to come to your event.- Why you should surround yourself with other people who want their business to be successful.- How WebinarCon can help anyone in any industry sell their product using a webinar. Connect with Ron:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @rondouglasInstagram @mrrondouglasFacebook facebook.com/rondouglasduckettLinks Mentioned: webinarcon.com webinarconfidential.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Flipped LifestyleShane Sams, FlippedLifestyle.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 917 Shane SamsShane Sams figured out how to make an entire living and support his family online with his wife, Jocelyn. Together, through trial and error they were finally able to put all the pieces together, replace their income, and quit their full-time jobs. They created the Flip Your Life Blueprint to help people start their own online business, avoid mistakes, and succeed faster. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Shane Sams about living the Flipped Lifestyle.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How you can monetize your knowledge and time with an online business.- Why working for yourself can be more lucrative and fulfilling than working for someone else.- How people can make money online by selling study guides and lesson plans.- How there are five core components to making money selling products online and what they are.- Why it’s not enough to build an audience and become an influencer. Connect with Shane:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @FlippedLSInstagram @flippedlsFacebook facebook.com/FlippedLifestyle Links Mentioned: flippedlifestyle.com/shark  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creative Business Inc.Jeanne Hardy, Creative Business Inc. – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 916 Jeanne HardyWith a background in fine arts and an astute business acumen, Jeanne Hardy established Creative Business in 2005 after realizing the growing need for financial literacy in the art world. Expanding her focus over the years to work with creative entrepreneurs across all industries, Hardy has since helped countless companies successfully grow and achieve long-term financial sustainability. An alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses program, she recently completed a certificate in Strategic Leadership with Stanford GSB Executive Education. Hardy is also a member of the Forbes Business Council and frequent contributor to the publication. She regularly participates in industry events, such as Art World Conference, as a guest speaker. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Jeanne Hardy about Creative Business Inc.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How many people were initially afraid of online banking and why that has changed.- Why artists and entrepreneurs have a similar courage and how they build from nothing.- How Creative Business takes a holistic approach to the services they offer.- Why you must have the right product to sell to your customers.- How taking a creative approach to unpacking each part of a business can lead to its success. Connect with Jeanne:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @creativebizincLinkedInLinkedin.com/in/jeannehardy Links Mentioned: creativebusinessinc.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing Brands with TractionAdam Kleinberg, Traction – The Sharkpreneur Podcast with Seth Greene Episode 915 Adam KleinbergBorn and raised in New York, Adam Kleinberg bought a one way ticket to California after graduating from Cornell. From an early age, he was attracted to art and technology— programming video games on a PET computer in 6th grade — so the exploding digital scene in 1996 San Francisco felt like home. In the entrepreneurial spirit, he bought a book on Photoshop and declared himself a web designer. After a few years at a handful of agencies, he had officially earned the title. In 1997, he was blogging before the word “blog” was coined. In 1998, he was the resident Flash guy at Think New Ideas, a hot integrated agency. In 2000, he was recruited to help start the SF office of Tribal DDB.Adam and his partners founded Traction in 2001 (in the spare bedroom of Adam’s apartment) on the principle that doing great work is easier with talented people you like and admire. Twenty great years of collaboration with some of the world's greatest brands have borne out that philosophy. In 2019, he led the transformation of Traction into a brand experience consultancy to better serve the needs of marketers in today's fast-paced, data-driven environment. He plays a hands-on strategic role with Traction's clients to help ensure that their business objectives are aligned with the needs, desires and behaviors of their customers. A prolific writer, Adam has spoken at dozens of industry conferences around the world and published over one hundred articles in industry publications such as Adweek Ad Age, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Mashable, and others. In 2013, he was a MediaPost All-Star, an award given to the three most influential digital creatives in the US each year.  Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Adam Kleinberg about growing brands with Traction.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How it is possible to make a great living by being creative.- Why having confidence and believing in yourself can make you a success.- How a lot of hustle and a little bit of luck can help your business land big accounts.- Why providing value to your customers is the most important part of owning a business.- How being able to pivot your business will benefit you in the long run. Connect with Adam:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @tractionInstagram @tractioncoLinkedInLinkedin.com/company/traction Links Mentioned: tractionco.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapid EnlightenmentTom Ross, TomRossTalks.com – The Sharkpreneur Podcast with Seth Greene Episode 914 Tom RossTom Ross is a Master Practitioner of the Advanced Rapid Enlightenment Process developed by Matthew Ferry, co-founder of the Center for Rapid Enlightenment. Drawing on his studies with Matthew and the body of work documented at the CRE, Tom teaches his principles of Defiant Spirituality and Practical Mysticism to students around the world. He donates his time and practice of Assisted Karmic Rebalancing to interested veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.  Tom is a mortgage industry veteran currently leading a top producing team specializing in residential loan origination. Tom is an avid climber and lives in Phoenix with his wife and kids. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Tom Ross about the Advanced Rapid Enlightenment Process.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How shifting your thinking about the world can bring forward peace.- Why people really need to understand how their minds work.- How people have unconscious reflexes that they should examine and dismantle.- How most of the things you think you are reacting to are unconsciously programmed.- Why people need live consciously and move through limiting belief patterns. Connect with Tom:Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: tomrosstalks.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Increase LeadsFrank Motola, Brandtastic – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 913 Frank MotolaFrank Motola is the founder and president of Brandtastic, a marketing company that works across the US. Brandtastic is a small but powerful agency with over 30 years of experience. Frank demystifies what it really takes to get better results on the web. He is one of the few “real” experts on SEO and has an extensive track record of delivering top results for all of Brandtastic’s clients. Frank speaks at conventions, conferences and meetings across the country on subjects that relate to web marketing for small businesses. As more and more companies feel the need to rank well on Google, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is quickly becoming the new currency of marketing success. As a frequent speaker on topics of SEO, internet marketing, content marketing, branding, and online ad campaigns, Frank seeks to empower small businesses with the knowledge to succeed on the web. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Frank Motola about increasing your leads.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How businesses must use the internet to continue to get leads to come in.- Why your business should be easily searchable online.- How business owners shouldn’t have to worry about whether the work is coming in.- Why SEO has become confusing for many business owners.- How you have to do all the right things in the right order to get results. Connect with Frank:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @brandtasticInstagram @brandtasticmarketingFacebook facebook.com/BrandtasticGetsResultsLinks Mentioned: brandtastic1.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices