SharkPreneur

803: Golden Tax Relief with Ben Golden, Golden Tax ReliefBen Golden, Golden Tax Relief – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 803 Ben GoldenBen Golden is the CEO and Founding member of IRS Trouble Solvers, LLC, an organization helping individuals and businesses with wage garnishments, tax liens, delinquent tax returns, advisory bankruptcy services, and more. Ben takes a very different approach on each unique case and develops a thorough plan that will resolve tax problems efficiently and effectively. Tax resolution is not just a profession to Ben. It is, indeed, personal as he has had his own experiences dealing with the IRS fighting to right issues which arose from Identity Theft and false tax filings against him. These issues brought him into repeated interactions with law enforcement and various IRS agents and, ultimately, the engagement of a Taxpayer Advocate. The experience only reaffirmed what Ben already knew: Individuals and professionals untrained in tax resolution are at a tremendous disadvantage dealing with the IRS. As an Enrolled Agent, Ben knew how the IRS worked, and yet it was still extremely frustrating to know what needed to be done and not be able to get their help. He could only imagine how someone who doesn’t know or understand the IRS must feel. Dealing with the IRS can be terrifying for someone who has never had to do that before. Having fought his own battle with the IRS, Ben’s clients can count on him to fight for the best resolution possible with compassion, integrity and the utmost professionalism garnered over his career and practice. He is passionate about helping people that find themselves in the scary situation of owing the IRS money find peace, protection, and posterity. He looks forward to sharing this helpful information with listeners. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ben Golden about tax relief.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How the IRS is the world’s most powerful and dangerous predator.- How penalties can go up to 63% on payroll taxes if you don’t pay them on time.- Why you’ll have bigger problems if your taxes for your payroll look fraudulent.- What trust taxes are, how they work, and how the IRS collects them.- Why a business owner might run into trouble with the IRS in the first place. Connect with Ben:Guest Contact InfoFacebook facebook.com/goldentaxreliefLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/golden-tax-reliefLinks Mentioned: goldentaxrelief.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

802: Building Relationships & Brand Through Events & MarketingBrandon T. Adams, Accelerant Media Group– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 802 Brandon T. AdamsBrandon T. Adams is a 2X Emmy® Award-Winning Producer, TV Host, Media Expert, Investor and Advisor. He is the founder of Accelerant Media Group which produces Commercials, Social Media Content, and TV Shows that Inspire and Motivate others.Brandon is best known for his work as the host and Executive Producer of the Emmy Award Winning Show, “Success in Your City” which is a show on a mission to redefine the meaning of success. Success in Your City released on Amazon Prime in 2019 and is releasing on bspoke tv and Direct TV in the spring of 2022. The show also is accompanied by the #1 best-selling book “The Road to Success: How to Achieve Success in Business, Life, and Love” which was written by Brandon and his wife Samantha Rossin.He is the Associate Producer of the film, Think and Grow Rich The Legacy and the youngest person to be featured in the film. This film is based on the best-selling book “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill which sold over 130 million copies worldwide.Over the past 8 years Brandon has used his background and expertise in digital marketing, video marketing, and crowdfunding to raise over $60 Million collaboratively for various companies and have launched some of the biggest campaigns in history working with companies such as XPRIZE, The Napoleon Hill Foundation, Kevin Harrington Enterprises, Think and Grow Rich The Legacy, Ambitious Adventures TV Show, and Jeff Hoffman, the Serial Entrepreneur behind Priceline.com.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brandon T. Adams about using events and marketing to grow your brand and build relationships. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How hosting events is a great way for you to meet important people in your industry.- Why building relationships with power players helps you cement your brand. - How having a mentor is a great way for you to make connections.- Why video is a fantastic tool to use to help build your brand.- How videos communicate a story that allows you to emotionally connect with clients.Connect with Brandon:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@BrandonTAdamsInstagram@brandontadamsFacebookfacebook.com/BrandonTAdamsLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/brandontadams1 Links Mentioned:brandontadams.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

801: Inventing the Commercialization of the Internet Inventing the Commercialization of the InternetKen McCarthy, KenMcCarthy.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 801 Ken McCarthyKen McCarthy was one of the original pioneers of the movement to commercialize the Internet. He sponsored the first conference on the subject of the Web’s commercial potential in 1994 with the then 23-year-old co-founder of Netscape Marc Andreessen as the featured speaker.That same year Ken wrote the first article on e-mail advertising that was published in a legitimate marketing industry trade journal. Rick Boyce, who is widely credited with popularizing the banner ad, credits Ken with introducing him to the idea that the Internet could be used as an advertising medium. Writing for Time Magazine, Tony Halle CEO of Charbeat which provides Internet metrics to over 4,000 major online publishers, credited Ken with being the first to grasp the importance of the clickthrough rate. (This metric is the foundation of both Google and Facebook’s fortunes.)Ken’s book “The Internet Business Manual” was the first book on Internet entrepreneurship published in Japan and for many years he served as a consultant to NEC, the Japanese equivalent to IBM, advising them on Internet matters. Since 1993, Ken has developed numerous cutting edge training programs that have not only helped his clients make more money but have also served to advance the state-of-the-art in Internet marketing practice.Since its introduction in 2002, Ken’s System Seminar has been widely regarded as one of the most practical Internet marketing trainings in the world. In 2008, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted him the exclusive right to use the phrase “The System” to describe Internet marketing education products.Before entering the Internet field, Ken produced concerts and radio programs; taught advanced learning strategies at MIT and Columbia University; worked on Wall Street; founded a direct marketing consulting company; and helped start an audio postproduction studio in New York City that was involved in the making of an Academy Award winning film and one of the highest grossing foreign language films of all time.Currently, he is a special adviser to levees.org and Friends of Hudson, a board member and adviser to Meals for Health and the proprietor of JazzontheTube, the second most visited jazz web site on the Internet. Ken’s work both on and off the Internet has been acknowledged in several books including The Complete Guide to Internet Publicity by Steve O’Keefe, Peak Learning by Ron Gross, and How to Make Millions with Your Ideas by Dan Kennedy.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ken McCarthy about inventing the commercialization of the internet. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How the invention of the internet is as important as the invention of the printing press.- Why people who only utilize the internet should be looking at direct mail.- How publishing your own book allows you to stand out in your marketplace. - Why it’s easy for people to lose or forget about your digital ads. - How you want to set yourself apart with your marketing strategy. Connect with Ken:Links Mentioned:KenMcCarthy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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