SharkPreneur

From Posh Notions to Making a Positive Coaching DifferenceBonnie Hewitt, Posh Notions – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 722 Bonnie HewittBonnie Hewitt, the founder of Posh Notions, an upcycling business based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bonnie Hewitt about making a difference through positive coaching.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How trying something new can lead to a successful business.●    Why you want to work with something that energizes you, not depletes you.●    How pivoting your business for your clients allows for continued success.●    Why people need to be consistent when starting a new business.●    How people need to have patience for themselves and give themselves grace. Connect with Bonnie:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @PoshNotionsInstagram @poshnotionsFacebook facebook.com/poshnotionsLinkedInLinkedin.com/in/bonnie-hewitt-796a4520bLinks Mentioned: poshnotions.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Long Distance Leader ,Kevin Eikenberry, The Kevin Eikenberry Group – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 721 Kevin EikenberryKevin Eikenberry is a world renowned leadership expert, a two-time bestselling author, speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, leader, learner, husband and father (not necessarily in that order).Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, a leadership and learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. Kevin’s specialties include leadership, teams and teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, organizational learning and more. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kevin Eikenberry about being a long-distance leader.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How remote work was growing at 30% a year before COVID-19 hit.●    Why many people want to continue to work from their homes.●    How working remotely is the biggest change to the workplace since the PC.●    Why businesses will need to continue to offer remote working to get employees.●    How more hybrid and flexible forms of work will allow for greater productivity. Connect with Kevin:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @KevinEikenberryInstagram @kevineikenberryFacebook facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPageLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-kevin-eikenberry-groupLinks Mentioned: kevineikenberry.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast Growth PrinciplesTim Cakir, SquadOne.io – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 720 Tim CakirTim Cakir is the founder of SquadOne.io. He is half French, half Turkish and lives in Barcelona. He's a growth consultant, professor and entrepreneur. He loves discussing startups, personal growth, tech and SaaS. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tim Cakir about fast growth principles.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why you want your sales and marketing to be looking at the same metrics.●    How basing commission off of different goals can rile up your employees.●    Why you and your team should be more data informed instead of data driven.●    Why it’s important to document every single one of your ideas. Connect with Tim:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @CakirTimFacebook facebook.com/TimBCNLinkedIn es.linkedin.com/in/timycakirLinks Mentioned: timcakir.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting Your BusinessPaul Ferreira, The Lexwerx Law Firm – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 719 Paul FerreiraPaul Ferreira believes that the key to harnessing the exceptional talents of our military veterans in the corporate world is a combination of business guidance, legal counsel, and entrepreneurial innovation. He is an accomplished military, legal, and financial officer who operates at the nexus of military strategy, corporate governance, and entrepreneurship to affect lasting worldwide change. Growing up in the Ironbound—a tight-knit working-class Portuguese neighborhood in Newark, NJ—he learned firsthand the importance of a strong work ethic and loyalty to the community. These convictions still drive him to enhance the world around him while working to create opportunities for his military community. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Paul Ferreira about protecting your business.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How becoming a CPA can help lawyers with financial fraud investigations.●    Why entrepreneurs need an estate plan in place when running a business.●    How having no succession plan for a business can leave people in vulnerable situations.●    Why people don’t update their estate planning as much as they should.●    How organic networking can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Connect with Paul:Guest Contact InfoFacebook facebook.com/LexwerxLawFirmLLCLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-lexwerx-law-firm-llcLinks Mentioned: lexwerx.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orange Tree Christian Preschool ,Leslie Lucy, Orange Tree Christian Preschool – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 718 Leslie LucyBorn and raised in Southern California, Leslie Lucy’s gift of childcare emerged at a very young age. Leslie did not start out as a preschool owner. In fact, she worked in the medical field as a surgical assistant until the age of 35, when she heard a sermon by Bruce Wilkinson that changed the course of her life. The book “The Dream Giver” explains why we have a dream and how God wants us to follow that dream to fulfill His purpose in our lives.  While raising three children, Leslie realized that her passion was to be in childcare. When she realized her true calling, “to change the way we do preschool,” she went to Saddleback College to get her education in Early Childhood Development. In 2003, Leslie was led to launch a pilot program at Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, where the Orange Tree Teaching system was put together. In 2006, Leslie launched the first Orange Tree Christian Preschool in Lake Forest. In 2011, Orange Tree opened its second location in Newport Beach and is currently extending its third branch in Costa Mesa, slated to open in September 2021.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Leslie Lucy about Orange Tree Christian Preschool.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why Orange Tree Christian Preschool was founded and how that happened.●    How people should look at what they are good at when discovering their dreams.●    Why people need to know when their children should hit certain milestones.●    How children need great teachers who are teaching the right lessons.●    How there is a simple way to ensure that every child’s developmental needs are met. Connect with Leslie:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @orangetreechristianFacebook facebook.com/lplucyLinks Mentioned: orangetreechristianpreschool.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female Financial LiteracyLisa Chastain, LisaChastain.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 717 Lisa ChastainAs the #1 Best Selling Author of Girl, Get Your $hit Together, and for over 20 years, Lisa Chastain has been coaching, mentoring and advising millennials. From an advisor in higher education to Financial Advisor and as a seasoned life coach, she has learned what it takes to make dreams become reality. Today, as a money coach, she works with women to take control of their finances so that they can be their best in every aspect of their lives. Throughout her 30's, Lisa struggled with money, her marriage and across the board in life. From being at the top of her game in 2011 to blowing through her life savings to start her own business (and failing!), Lisa knows firsthand what financial struggle feels like. After losing everything and going through a divorce in 2017, Lisa has rebuilt her life and business to mentor women to make money simple so that they can stop stressing, and get to living joyful, heart centered and worthy lives.  Lisa has been featured on CNBC, in Fortune, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Business, Cosmopolitan, and O-The Oprah Magazine, and is on a mission to help women everywhere raise their collective worth so that the world can be a healthier, safer and more loving place to be. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Lisa Chastain about female financial literacy.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How people have financial issues because they don’t talk about money at all.●    Why 70% of people don’t work with financial professionals.●    How to make women feel more comfortable reaching out to financial professionals.●    Why writing a book can be one of the best ways to get your message out there.●    How people have to redefine their relationships with money as they earn more. Connect with Lisa:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @Lisa_Chastain4Instagram @lisa_chastain4Facebook facebook.com/lisachastain4LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lisachastainLinks Mentioned: lisachastain.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

716: Turning Complicated Concepts into Visual Brands Randy Herbertson, The Visual Brand – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 716 Randy HerbertsonRandy Herbertson is a recognized brand strategist, conceptor and creative director with over twenty years of marketing and innovation experience in the client, agency and media worlds, from entrepreneurial to corporate environments. Randy has worked in the WPP and Omnicom agency networks, Conde Nast Publications, Allied Domecq and E&J Gallo. He also spent several years in the digital start up world in during the height of the dotcom boom. Most recently, Randy has worked in the boutique agency world, owning and operating two firms, including The Visual Brand, founded in 2013. He has a strong expertise in social media, digital innovation, packaging, industrial and environmental design. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Randy Herbertson about turning complicated concepts into visual brands.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why referrals are one of the best ways to gain new business.●    How motion is its own language that communicates a complicated idea in an accessible way.●    How motion iconography creates a visual shorthand and communicates a lot of information.●    Why iconography and motion are more powerful than seeing something in print.●    Why it’s important to be able to adapt in your business and learn from challenges. Connect with Randy:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @TheVisualBrandLinks Mentioned: thevisualbrand.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Art of Feminine Negotiation ,Cindy Watson, Watson Labour Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 715 Cindy WatsonCindy Watson is the founder and managing partner of Watson Labour Law. A graduate of the prestigious Osgoode Hall, Cindy is an experienced and respected attorney, and for the past 30 years has specialized in social justice.Cindy is a sought-after trainer and speaker in the corporate arena, helping to build bridges between men and women in order to aid in productivity, communication and heal gender bias. Dedicated to breaking down barriers, securing pay equity and to ending discrimination: Cindy has a proven track record empowering, advocating, and motivating people to become the best version of themselves.She is an international speaker, award-winning author and consultant, known for her passion, commitment and ability to inspire. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Cindy Watson about her book, The Art of Feminine Negotiation.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How all people have masculine and feminine traits inside of them.●    How embracing only masculine techniques has created an out of balance world.●    Why we feminine traits aren’t a liability and shouldn’t be pushed to the side.●    How changing people’s mindset going into negotiation helps find more solutions.●    Why the masculine win-lose mindset isn’t beneficial for business negotiation. Connect with Cindy:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @WomenOnPurpose1Instagram @womenonpuposecoachingFacebook facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunityLinks Mentioned: womenonpurpose.ca  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday is the New FridayJoe Sanok, PracticeOfThePractice.com– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 714 Joe SanokIn 2012 Joe Sanok launched Practice of the Practice to blog about what he was learning about business, marketing, and private practice. Since then, his income has gone up over 2,000%. In the beginning, he was making around $1000 per month. In 2015, he grossed over $200k!In 2019, Joe sold his private practice. He is a keynote and TEDx speaker, business consultant, and podcaster. He has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. With interviews with Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, and Lewis Howes.Joe is also a writer for PsychCentral, and has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, GOOD Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Entrepreneur on Fire, and Yahoo News. He is the author of five books and have been named a top Therapist Resource for his podcast, blogging, and consultant services.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Joe Sanok about how Thursday is the new Friday.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:● How people who are working fewer hours are actually getting more done.● Why starting a podcast can help you learn and become an expert in an area.● How podcasting gives you access to realty talented people and their smart ideas.● Why having less time allows people to accomplish what is important and outsource or get rid of the rest.● How the four-day work week can be more beneficial than a five-day work week.Connect with Joe:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@JoeSanokInstagram@practiceofthepracticeFacebookfacebook.com/josephsanokLinks Mentioned:practiceofthepractice.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Millionaire’s LawyerJP McAvoy, Conduct Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 713 JP McAvoyJP McAvoy practices corporate and commercial law. He assists his clients with a wide range of transactions including financings and acquisitions, re-organizations, and corporate entity structuring matters. He acts for clients buying and selling businesses and represents a diverse range of corporations in Canada, the United States, and Eastern Asia. JP also teaches Corporate Law at Algonquin College and works with financial, insurance, and accounting advisers to provide tax, trust and estate planning advice to entrepreneurial clients and professionals.Prior to commencing private practice, JP was a founding employee of Silicon Valley start-up Zip2, which was sold to Compaq and later merged with Alta Vista. He is a Contributing writer for the New Economy Watch, founding member of the Ottawa Junior Chamber of Commerce, and a Business Legal Consultant with CPLS.PA (www.cplspa.com). Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with JP McAvoy about being The Millionaire’s Lawyer.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How corporate and commercial law help businesses bring their idea to fruition and commercialize it.●    Why it’s important for businesses to have plan in place with the end goal in sight.●    How business owners need to have protection from liability from day one.●    Why business owners need to take a step back to make sure they are prepared.●    How business owners need to talk to their lawyer’s in the beginning stages of planning. Connect with JP:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @jp_mcavoyInstagram @jp_mcavoyFacebookFacebook.com/TheMillionariesLawyerLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/Jeffrey-jp-mcavoyLinks Mentioned: jpmcavoy.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices