SharkPreneur

The Inside TrackPeter Sage, PeterSage.com  – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 712 Peter SagePeter Sage is the world renowned international & serial entrepreneur, author, philosopher and teacher. His unique way of looking at and relating to life has inspired tens of thousands of people worldwide to Reinvent themselves.  Whether by improving or turning around a business or developing a new and empowering psychology through practical yet profound shifts in awareness, Peter hopes his insights and teachings can offer something of value to those who seek it. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Peter Sage about his book, The Inside Track.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How life requires you to step outside of your comfort zone to succeed.●    Why people must overcome adversity instead of feeling sorry for themselves.●    How you can’t change what happened to you, but you can decide how to move forward.●    Why people need to ask more questions so they can direct the focus.●    How the ability to handle uncertainty is what defines us. Connect with Peter:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @petersage007Facebook facebook.com/PeterSageFan007Links Mentioned: getpetesbook.com/shark   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reinventing Virtual EventsIke Singh Kehal, Social27 – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 711 Ike Singh KehalIke Kehal is the CEO of Social27, a virtual event platform that has been helping businesses connect digitally throughout the pandemic and beyond.Ike started his professional career at Microsoft where he focused on partner programs and marketing. He went on to co-found and/or run four successful organizations, eventually starting Social27.Social27 has been through many phases but has recently experienced explosive growth, increasing revenues by over 1400% over the past four quarters. This is thanks to its innovative virtual and hybrid event platform. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ike Singh Kehal about reinventing virtual events.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How Social27 holds virtual and hybrid events for its clients.●    How Social27 allows for prescriptive and personalized experiences. ●    Why you should use Social27 instead of one of the other virtual event platforms.●    Why events shouldn’t simply generate emails. ●    How you should harness the collective intelligence of the people at your events. Connect with Ike:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @social27eventsInstagram @social27Facebook facebook.com/Social27LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/social27Links Mentioned: social27.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Different Approach to Estate PlanningMichelangelo Mortellaro, Mortellaro Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 710 Michelangelo MortellaroMichelangelo Mortellaro received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix in 2003. He received his Juris Doctor from Florida International University and graduated with honors in 2006. Mr. Mortellaro’s practice areas include: Estate Planning, Probate, Medicaid Asset Protection, and VA Benefits. Mortellaro Law helps families with their estate planning, probate, and elder law legal needs. Michelangelo services clients in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and throughout the adjoining counties. With 14 years of experience in elder law, Michelangelo devotes his time and resources to educate the community and his clients on elder law affairs and estate planning. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michelangelo Mortellaro about a different approach to estate planning.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How there is an entire area of transactional law that doesn’t require litigation.●    How over 85% of people don’t have an estate plan in place.●    Why it’s important to make sure you have an estate plan in place.●    Why people shouldn’t put off their estate planning.●    How trust and estate planning are for everyone, not just the rich. Connect with Michelangelo:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @MortellaroLawFacebook facebook.com/mortellarolawLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/mortellarolawLinks Mentioned: mortellarolaw.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business ContractsAndrea Wheeler, Wheeler Legal – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 709 Andrea WheelerAndrea Wheeler grew up in Miami, Florida. Andrea received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University and then worked in Finance at a large technology company on the Space Coast before obtaining her law degree from Stetson University, College of Law. Before Andrea started her own law firm, she worked for in house legal departments and for a boutique law firm focusing on commercial litigation where she handled a variety of business disputes.​Andrea's litigation experience taught her what agreements need to contain to stand up to a legal challenge and ways to protect her clients' rights. Her business background has been essential in applying legal advice to business matters.  As a small business owner herself, Andrea is passionate about helping others grow their businesses while reducing risk and mitigating potential legal issues. Andrea formed her own firm to be able to provide personalized service to her clients. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Andrea Wheeler about business contracts.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●     How many business owners make the mistake of not having contracts in place.●     Why business owners shouldn’t use online services to piece together a contract.●     How different businesses will need different contracts in place for protection.●     Why shaking a hand to make a business deal isn’t a safe practice for businesses.●     How not having a contract in place could lead to stressful litigation and even the closure of the business. Connect with Andrea:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@wheelerlegalFacebookfacebook.com/wheelerlegalLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/andrea-wheeler-ba704023Links Mentioned:wheeler-legal.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Market Your Business to Investors and Your Target MarketDavina Federgreen, Federgreen Consulting– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 708 Davina FedergreenDavina Federgreen is a driven business professional that specializes in unique and luxury products to high-net-worth, corporate clientele, sports athletes and celebrity clientele including private aircraft, exotic cars, private fine art collections, luxury items and services, exclusive club memberships, event access and bespoke one-of-a-kind experiences.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Davina Federgreen about how to market your business to investors and your target market.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:● How startups and Fortune 500 companies need a good roadmap to follow.● Why it’s almost impossible to rank number one on a Google search.● How your budget and forecast need to be in place when you’re raising capital.● Why business plans and pitch decks need to be engaging and tell a story.● How there is always potential to grow in your life and in your business.Connect with Davina:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@VipBizConsultInstagram@federgreenconsultingFacebookfacebook.com/FedergreenConsultingLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11470136Links Mentioned:federgreenconsulting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jeans MillionaireTJ Rohleder, TJRohleder.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 707 TJ RohlederTJ Rohleder, known as America’s Blue Jeans Millionaire, is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. But he’ll tell you there’s nothing special about him. He’s probably a lot like you, having grown up in a family with modest means. As a young adult, TJ attended a networking meeting, where he first developed the itch for success. He sent away for all kinds of plans and programs for making money, and in 1988 discovered a simple business that worked like crazy. Since that time, he’s become devoted to discovering the hottest marketing and success strategies and helping other entrepreneurs discover the dream of financial freedom. If you’re not making all the money you want in your business, check out one of TJ’s 60+ books, listen to one of his podcasts, or become a member of one of his coaching programs today. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with TJ Rohleder about becoming the Blue Jeans Millionaire.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why starting a business with your best friend might not be the best idea.●    How media changes over the years has made running a business easier.●    Why your clients always need to feel like you’re the best in the business.●    How people struggle with self-promotion because of a lack of confidence.●    Why writing a book can position people as authorities in their marketplace. Connect with TJ:Guest Contact InfoFacebookFacebook.com/bluejeansmillionaireLinks Mentioned: tjrohleder.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Replacing Your Income on AmazonStephen Somers, Marketplace Superheroes – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 706 Stephen SomersStephen Somers is the CEO and co-founder of Marketplace Superheroes - an 8-figure online education and services platform that teaches people how to build a 5-7 figure business selling simple, everyday items globally on Amazon. Over the last seven years, Stephen and his business partner Robert Rickey have grown their company from a single online program to an award-winning business with a team of over 70 coaches, support staff, and service providers, and over 8,000 members. Along the way, they have built a global freight company, an entire software ecosystem, and multiple 7 figure service-based companies that are built to serve one purpose - helping their members build and scale their Amazon business as efficiently and effectively as possible.  Stephen and Robert also run their own 8 figure Amazon business and have sold well over $20 million dollars’ worth of physical products globally.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Stephen Somers about replacing your income on Amazon.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How selling things on Amazon can be a great starter business for people.●    Why you only need to make a small number of sales to make money off of Amazon.●    How you need a product with the right market size, it can’t be too big or too small.●    Why it’s important to test the products you order before selling them on Amazon.●    How to differentiate your product on Amazon from the other products like it. Connect with Stephen:Guest Contact InfoFacebook facebook.com/marketplacesuperheroesLinks Mentioned:Marketplacesuperheroes.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guaranteeing a Pay RaiseJoseph Fung, Uvaro – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 705 Joseph FungJoseph is the CEO of Uvaro, a tech sales career accelerator, and of Kiite, a sales enablement platform purpose-built to provide sales teams with the information they need when they need it. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Computer Engineering program, Joseph’s a repeat Founder & CEO, and with multiple successful exits, and speaks frequently on the topics of sales leadership, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. He is an active early-stage investor who ensures that the majority of his investments are into women-led companies. Joseph also sits on the boards of Communitech, the Golden Triangle Angel Network, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Joseph Fung about guaranteeing a pay raise using Uvaro.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why it’s important to thoroughly train sales representatives.●    How Uvaro helps people land positions that pay on average 2.2 times more than their previous position.●    Why using Uvaro is like having and MBA without going to grad school.●    How people on average people find a new role 17 days after completing the Uvaro training.●    How people are 50% more likely to achieve quota after their Uvaro training. Connect with Joseph:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @uvarolifeInstagram @uvaro.lifeFacebook facebook.com/uvaro.lifeLinkedIn linkedin.com/school/uvarolifeLinks Mentioned: uvaro.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lessons Learned from Billions of Data PointsNeil Patel, NP Digital – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 704 Neil PatelNeil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Neil Patel about lessons learned from billions of data points.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How many people underestimate what they can accomplish in 5 to 10 years.●    Why businesses need to know what is causing people to convert or not.●    How businesses can’t just spend money to gain customers.●    Why content marketing needs to be updated to maintain traffic levels.●    How the best way to grow your company is word of mouth and doing what’s best for your customers. Connect with Neil:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @neilpatelInstagram @neilpatelFacebook facebook.com/neilkpatelLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/neilkpatelLinks Mentioned:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maxine ShapiroCollaborcate!, MaxineShapiro.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 703 Maxine ShapiroMaxine Shapiro is a dynamic facilitator, speaker, and coach who’s acting and improv background at the Second City Improv Lab merges with 25 years in the business world and financial industry. She has been the host of two financial radio shows and was a weekly financial guest commentator for NPR's "Marketplace," one of the most widely listened to business broadcasts in the country. She brings her outrageous blend of humor and business savvy to organizations: from The Federal Reserve System to FOX, Amway to Zappos, and biotech to Higher Ed, using one of the most exhilarating forces in business and leadership development today – the application of improvisation! Maxine's passion and deep belief are that any Audacious Outrageous and Legendary Customer Experience (CX) must begin with a Bold, Sincere, and Engaging Employee Experience (EX). Her goal is to empower all Employers to empower their employees through her highly interactive and successful Collaborcate!™ process. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Maxine Shapiro about empowering employees using Collaborcate!.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How being yourself is extremely important part of the customer experience.●    Why organizations must tap into the dormant talent of their employees to survive.●    How no one graduates from college thinking they want to be micromanaged.●    Why it’s important to be agile when working in a customer service environment.●    How “Yes and…” should be borrowed from improv and used by businesses when talking with customers who are upset. Connect with Maxine:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @MaxineShapiroFacebook facebook.com/MaxineShapiroOfficialLinkedInLinkedin.com/in/maxineshapiroLinks Mentioned: maxineshapiro.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices