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800: Joe Knows Brains , Joe Lamb, Jim Dodson Law Joe Knows BrainsJoe Lamb, Jim Dodson Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 800 Joe LambJoe Lamb, esq., is a Florida attorney working with Jim Dodson Law, a boutique Personal Injury Law Firm with a focus on bicycle accidents. Joe focuses his practice on fighting for those who have suffered brain injuries in car, bicycle, or other accidents. Joe also hosts the podcast “Joe Knows Brains” in which he discusses the medical and legal aspects of brain injuries. In his time representing injured cyclists, Joe learned about the long-term debilitating effects felt by those who had suffered brain injuries. Joe holds an undergraduate degree in biomathematics and uses his unique skill set to educate and assist Floridians who have suffered from brain injuries. In the past, he has worked in medical malpractice and insurance defense, providing him a unique perspective from “both sides of the aisle.” Joe received his JD degree from Florida State University and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2016. In his free time, he enjoys biking, cooking, and spending time with his dog.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Joe Lamb about fighting for those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How people severely injure their brains through concussions when they get into a bike accident.- How concussions were ignored as a serious injury until the NFL started researching them.- Why TBIs can cause major life changes for people that can last forever.- How it’s important to educate people about the legal and medical ramifications of having a concussion.- Why you must hire and trust an attorney when you are in an accident.Connect with Joe:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@jimdodsonlawInstagram@jimdodsonlawFacebookfacebook.com/jimdodsonlawLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jim-dodson-law Links Mentioned:jimdodsonlaw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

799: From Football Champion to Family Law , Sterling Lovelady, Sessums Black Family Law From Football Champion to Family LawSterling Lovelady, Sessums Black Family Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 799 Sterling LoveladySterling R. Lovelady earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2017 and his Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2014 at Florida State University.While in law school, Sterling received numerous honors and recognitions including the highest-grade designation in his Trial Advocacy class in 2017 as well as being a Finalist in the 2015 Carlton Fields First-year Appellate Advocacy Competition. Additionally, Sterling received the Victor O. Wehle Award at graduation in 2017 for excellence in trial advocacy. During his tenure on Stetson’s Moot Court Board, he competed in the 2015 Emory Civil Rights & Liberties Moot Court Competition, the 2016 Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship, and the 2016 Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition. Sterling also worked as a Teaching Assistant to a Research & Writing Class in 2015 and 2016.Prior to pursing his legal career, Sterling was a scholarship athlete who played as an offensive lineman with the Florida State Seminoles football team, which went on to win the 2013 BCS National championship during his tenure.Sterling originally joined Sessums Black Caballero, PA in 2016 as an intern and, after graduating law school, joined in 2017 as a paralegal while awaiting his bar exam results.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Sterling Lovelady about practicing family law. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How family law helps people strategically exit their marriage.- Why it’s important to separate the assets from the children in divorce proceedings.- How you absolutely need legal representation when going through a divorce.- Why you can’t just settle a divorce and then work it out as time goes on.- How your family law attorney doesn’t make the final decisions, you do.Connect with Sterling:Guest Contact InfoFacebookfacebook.com/SessumsBlackFamilyLawLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sessums-black-family-law Links Mentioned:sbcf-famlaw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

798: Telling Profitable Stories , Harry Morton, Lower StreetTelling Profitable StoriesHarry Morton, Lower Street– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 798 Harry MortonHarry Morton is the UK-based founder and CEO of Lower Street, a podcast production agency specializing in creating shows for agencies, startups, and enterprise clients.As more agencies rush to get into audio, it’s giving rise to lots of half-baked productions nobody actually wants to listen to. According to Harry, it’s not enough to just sit for 30 minutes and talk if you want to stand out from the growing competition. Much more goes into building and running listen-worthy and ROI-positive podcasts.Harry and his team of producers, audio engineers, and marketers have launched more than 50 podcasts and produced thousands of episodes. Their client roster includes the #1 UK business podcast Secret Leaders, brands like Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as multiple hugely successful agency podcasts.Harry is also a happy father of 2, avid mountain biker, and an occasional music producerListen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Harry Morton about telling profitable stories.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How there is an opportunity in podcasting to make something that’s never been made.- Why the podcasting world is sometimes referred to as the Wild West. - How you want to make a unique podcast that is different from what already exists.- Why packaging and formatting is an important part of podcast production.- How telling a story, with an actual narrative, can be a successful way to create a podcast.Connect with Harry:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@podcastharry@TheLowerStreetFacebookfacebook.com/lowerstreetmediaLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/harrymorton Links Mentioned:lowerstreet.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

797: The Magic Couch , Edgar Blazona, BenchMade Modern The Magic CouchEdgar Blazona, BenchMade Modern – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 797 Edgar BlazonaEdgar Blazona is a modernist American furniture designer and founder of wildly popular DTC sofa brand BenchMade Modern. A high school dropout, turned graffiti artist, turned serial entrepreneur, Edgar got his start in the furniture industry because of need: he was young and broke, and his first apartment didn’t have any furniture. Necessity became invention. Along with starting several (!) of his own companies, including Modular Dwellings – a prefab backyard shelter company, Edgar also sharpened his skills in the corporate world at Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware. As he saw customers accustomed to waiting three months (and more!) for sofas and sectionals that realistically take only a few weeks to make, he realized there must be a better way and founded BenchMade Modern in 2015 to disrupt this norm. BenchMade Modern offers sofas and sectionals in 5” increments and custom configurations, depths, fabrics and more. Custom furniture arrives at your doorstep within weeks, not months. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Edgar Blazona about creating magic sofas. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How it’s smart to work for a business that is like the one you want to start.- Why the traditional way of selling and storing furniture has become archaic.- How most people don’t want a sofa that can be made faster than it can be delivered.- Why 10 days is the sweet spot for manufacturing, trucking, and delivery.- How the pandemic caused people to want to go buy more furniture.Connect with Edgar:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@benchmademodernInstagram@benchmademodernFacebookfacebook.com/benchmademodern Links Mentioned:benchmademodern.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

796: Why Your Business Needs Branded Video Content , Zack Slingsby, Human Factor MediaWhy Your Business Needs Branded Video ContentZack Slingsby, Human Factor Media– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 796 Zack SlingsbyZachary Slingsby is a writer, short film creator, and founder of Human Factor Media, an award-winning branded storytelling company that has worked with leading brands and publishers to create videos people actually want to watch.Zack graduated from Fordham University, received his MFA from the New School and has published in several creative and industry publications. He believes the ingredient that makes a literary story great is the same that makes for a great video.His company is based between Nashville, where he lives, and New York City, collaborating with brands to create stories and films instead of ads and interruptions.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Zack Slingsby about why your business needs branded video content.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- Why sophisticated branded narratives are a good avenue for storytelling.- How branded content is any content that isn’t overtly trying to make a sale- How branded content can be a show or a documentary, it isn’t limited to a short video.- Why you want your branded content to be something that connects with clients outside of the sales process.- How you want to have content that resonates with your clients and provides value.Connect with Zack:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@humanfactormediaFacebookfacebook.com/TheHumanFactorMEDIALinkedInlinkedin.com/company/human-factor-mediaLinks Mentioned:humanfactormedia.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

795: Unleash Your Internal Drive , Bill Yeager, Bill Yeager’s TransfomationsUnleash Your Internal DriveBill Yeager, Bill Yeager’s Transfomations– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 795 Bill YeagerBill Yeager is an award-winning success and transformation specialist, speaker, author, and fitness entrepreneur. Known for his personal, mental, and physical transformation, he became a Body-For-Life Challenge Champion. In 2018, he launched “Bill Yeager’s Transformations” which features healthy lifestyle and transformation programs that have helped over 500,000 people in over 15 countries. His lifestyle system can also be applied to other areas in your life such as business and family. Yeager is also the author of Unleash Your Internal Drive: Achieve Your Winning Mindset for Sustainable Weight Loss, Fitness and a Triumphant Lifestyle, a #1 international best-seller. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bill Yeager about his book, Unleash Your Internal Drive.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How many people choose unhealthy coping mechanisms to feel better.- Why people need the mental strength to change to healthier habits. - How building relationships can help people build their businesses. - Why writing a book allows you touch people’s lives and leave behind a legacy.- How many people weren’t taught how to handle adversity in life.Connect with Bill:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@BillYeager_Instagram@billyeagers_transformationsFacebookfacebook.com/BillYeagersTransformations  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

794: Growing Your Business with Affiliates , Dominick Keenan, ClickBankGrowing Your Business with AffiliatesDominick Keenan, ClickBank– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 794 Dominick KeenanDominick Keenan has had several roles within the ClickBank sales organization including affiliate manager, and business development before taking the role of VP of Sales. In this position, Dominick focuses on supporting ClickBank’s current vendors and affiliates as well as growing ClickBank’s business. Prior to joining ClickBank, Dominick worked in business aviation and commercial lending. He holds a bachelor’s degree in aviation management from Rocky Mountain College, and an MBA from the University of MontanaListen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dominick Keenan about growing your business with affiliates. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How acquiring affiliates takes time and a lot of hard work.- Why people must know who their affiliates are and how they attract business.- How the right thank you gift to an affiliate can go a long way.- Why businesspeople should rely on a hired affiliate manager.- How industry invents and the after parties are a great way to network and meet affiliates.Connect with Dominick:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@ClickBankInstagram@clickbankFacebookfacebook.com/ClickBankLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/Dominick-keenan-43211462linkedin.com/company/clickbankLinks Mentioned:clickbank.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radical Relevance for ReferralsBill Cates, Referral Coach International – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 793 Bill CatesFounded by Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE, Referral Coach International will work with you to increase your revenue without increasing your marketing expenses. This is possible by using a proven process to multiply your best clients through referrals and introductions, and to attract more Right-Fit Clients™ by communicating more relevant and compelling value.The Bill Cates Relationship Marketing System™ is a comprehensive, client-centered approach that creates strong client engagement, consistent leverage for new opportunities, and solid connections that lead to new business. We help you build a culture of leverage and value that bring you exponential results.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bill Cates about his new book, Radical Relevance.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How referrals create leveraged trust that helps gain new clients.- Why businesses need to establish their own credibility and value.- How narrowing your message can help lead you to your ideal clients.- Why businessowners need to create engaged clients to build their referral system.- How having a personal connection and value creates advocates for your business.Connect with Bill:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@Bill_CatesFacebookfacebook.com/ReferralCoachLinkedInLinkedin.com/in/billcates Links Mentioned:radicalrelevancebook.comreferralcoach.comtopadvisorpodcast.comultimatereferralsummit.com/offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

792: Protecting Your Business , Harsh Arora, Kelley Kronenberg Protecting Your BusinessHarsh Arora, Kelley Kronenberg – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 792 Harsh AroraHarsh Arora is a Partner and Business Unit Leader at Kelley Kronenberg where he heads the Business Law Practice and maintains his primary office in Fort Lauderdale. Harsh concentrates in the areas of business litigation and complex domestic and international corporate transaction matters. He has experience in various industries both in domestic and international markets with a focus on healthcare, hospitality, leisure, real estate, retail, technology, transportation, and finance sectors.Harsh is a sought after author and speaker on issues relating to domestic business litigation, cross-border business transactions, and tax controversies and has been published in prestigious publications in the United States, Australia and in Europe. He remains active in legal and community organizations. He is the past president of the South Asian Bar Association of Florida and currently serves on the board of directors. Harsh was also a member of the board and past vice president of The India US Chamber of Commerce of South Florida. He is a member of the Business, Health, and International Law Sections of The Florida Bar, American Bar Association, and the Broward County Bar Association.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Harsh Arora about protecting your business.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How working in business can help you practice business law in the future.- Why businessowners must pay attention and plan adequately for the future.- How it’s important to structure things correctly so there aren’t legal issues in the future.- How businessowners need good, solid contracts in place to protect their business.- Why having the right terms in place can prevent businesses from getting chargebacks. Connect with Harsh:Links Mentioned:kelleykronenberg.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

791: Diaz Divorce Law , Debora Diaz, Law Office of Debora A. Diaz Diaz Divorce LawDebora Diaz, Law Office of Debora A. Diaz – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 791 Debora DiazDebora A. Diaz is the founder of Law Office of Debora A. Diaz in New Port Richey, FL. Attorney Diaz recently relocated her firm to modern and expanded space to better serve her clients with the latest technology. Serving the Tampa Bay area for over 22 years providing legal representation in the areas of Family and Marital Law and Employment Law. Firm philosophy is simple: treat clients with respect and aim to exceed expectations. Ms. Diaz meets with all clients personally and will explain the law as it relates to each case. She will discuss the options available while also keeping client goals in mind. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Debora Diaz about divorce law. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How many people think they know what happens during a divorce.- Why you must speak to a lawyer if there is property or children involved in the divorce. - How you want a lawyer who is authentic and will tell you what you must hear.- Why mediators need to be impartial problem solvers.- How people can agree to things in mediation that a judge may not order.Connect with Debora:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@DeboraDiazLawFacebookfacebook.com/deboradiazlawLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/deboradiazlaw Links Mentioned:deboradiazlaw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices