SharkPreneur

The Rule of 26Michael Buzinski, Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 646 Michael BuzinskiMichael “Buzz” Buzinski is a life-long entrepreneur, a digital marketing thought leader, an author, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing. He has worked with over 750 service-based businesses and helped them make their digital marketing S.I.M.P.L.E. (Streamline, Identify, Market Research, Plan, Launch, and Evaluate). Using the Rule of 26, Michael can double any website’s revenue. Michael’s sole mission is to help entrepreneurs avoid the time drain and frustration of managing profitable digital marketing campaigns. Michael and the team at Buzzworthy work exclusively on the integrated marketing needs of privately-owned businesses. Their service offerings are focused on increasing their clients’ digital presence, and they are dedicated to the bottom line while creating the highest return on investment and giving business owners the freedom to focus on their business. Buzzworthy has been nationally recognized by the American Marketing Association for its innovative approach to digital marketing for small to medium-sized businesses.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michael Buzinski about the Rule of 26.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How small to medium sized businesses are the backbone of the American economy.●    How many new businesses forget to put together a marketing budget for their business plan.●    Why people underestimate their brand and think they don’t have the influence they do.●    How many people forget how expensive it is to grow a business and aren’t charging enough for their services.●    How people with an exit strategy think they will get a lot of money for their business when they might not. Connect with Michael:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@buzzworthymarketingLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/urbuzzworthyLinks Mentioned: buzzworthy.biz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

645: Ironman Mindset for Business, Robert Clinkenbeard, The Radix Group Ironman Mindset for BusinessRobert Clinkenbeard, The Radix Group – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 645 Robert ClinkenbeardRobert Clinkenbeard is the CEO of The Radix Group which has offices in Greenville, Phoenix and the UK. He is an entrepreneur, an author, senior leader in the Entrepreneur’s Organization and a four-time Ironman. The Radix Group will transform performance by surrounding you with experts to build structure, accountability, and consistent execution. He’s serviced on multiple boards of directors and is currently on the Eastern Regional Board of Directors of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) as an Area Director.In his first book, Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs, Robert takes about the firming up your vision, your mindset needed to work through challenges to achieve your goal, and the importance of surrounding yourself with coaches or mentors. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Robert Clinkenbeard about his book, Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How the Ironman Mindset helps entrepreneurs find success in business.●    Why it’s important to have the right team surrounding you in your business.●    How making incremental steps forward will eventually get you to your goal.●    How podcasts are a great way to get experts to share their stories to help others.●    How the Ironman Mindset is about running a marathon, not a sprint. Connect with Robert:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @theradixgroupFacebook facebook.com/theradixgroupLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/theradixgroupllcLinks Mentioned: theradixgroupllc.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

644: How to DisneyFi Your Business , Vance Morris, DeliverServiceNow.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 644 Vance MorrisVance Morris spent 10 years working for the mouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He was on the opening team of the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, a Night Club Manager at Pleasure Island, Service Trainer aboard the Empress Lilly and on the revitalization team of the Contemporary Resort. At the Contemporary, Vance got his crowning achievement, designing, opening and operating Chef Mickey’s, Disney’s flagship Character Dining experience. After leaving Disney (yes, people do leave), he utilized his skills to rescue or improve many of America’s companies and government agencies. His clients include Legal Seafoods, NASA, Rain Forest Cafe, Compass Group and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Tiring of corporate life (and 2 layoffs), Vance opened his own bricks and mortar business in 2007. After meteoric growth of his service business, other entrepreneurs began to seek him out for advice and council. Vance has shared the stage with Dan Kennedy, Steve Spurrier, Lou Ferrigno, Joe Theismann, Lee Cockerell, Dave Dee, Penn Jillette and many of the world’s premier entrepreneurs. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Vance Morris about how to DisneyFi your business.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How there are 7 key ways people can DisneyFi their business.●    Why a small brick and mortar business should want to DisneyFi.●    How you don’t want to copy Disney, but instead adapt what they are doing to your industry.●    How DisneyFi means to create amazing experiences out of the mundane.●    Why the experience that you provide is what separates you from your competition. Connect with Vance:Guest Contact InfoLinks Mentioned: deliverservicenow.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teaching Kids STEM at HomeOscar Pedroso, Thimble.io – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 643 Oscar PedrosoOscar Pedroso is founder/CEO of Thimble - an education tech business based in Buffalo, NY that prepares kids for 21st century careers in robotics, coding, machine learning, and other STEM disciplines. His team is working with over 250 schools in all 50 states and 30 countries and has a plan to reach 3 million students by 2024. Prior to founding Thimble, Oscar worked as a K-12 educator and college admission officer - recruiting high school students for admission into top universities. In his roles, he worked closely with underrepresented students - inspiring them to pursue STEM majors and careers - even if STEM wasn't their first choice.  Oscar is a first generation high school and college graduate, and entrepreneur. His family hails from Honduras. In his free time, Oscar enjoys swimming, making wine, mentoring newbie founders, and becoming a better cook in the kitchen.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Oscar Pedroso about teaching kids STEM at home.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why STEM learning should be for everyone, not just the “nerds.”●    How Thimble was created because people wanted to build robots and drones but didn’t have a starting point.●    How Thimble has two programs, one for parents and one for schools and how they operate. Connect with Oscar:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @ThimbleioInstagram @official_thimbleioFacebook facebook.com/thimbleioLinks Mentioned: thimble.io  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emotional HealingAlicia Blagrove, EmotionalHealingBlog.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 642 Alicia BlagroveAlicia Blagrove is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. She has dedicated more than ten years and 3,500 hours to her own emotional healing, empowerment, and personal development. During this time, Alicia learned many methods that work and many methods that don’t work. She now has tools and methods that do work quickly and successfully. She is able to help women achieve results in less time and with less effort. Alicia went from being broke, unhappy, and insecure to being financially stable, happier, and self-confident. It is her mission to help other women move from pain to power, so they can live the life they truly desire. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Alicia Blagrove about emotional healing.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How women can struggle as entrepreneurs by holding onto negative beliefs.●    Why letting go of things in the unconscious can make your physiology change.●    How letting go of pain from past experiences can help entrepreneurs grow.●    Why a lot of people struggle with limiting beliefs and how to get over them.●    How most people don’t pay attention to the ways that they speak to themselves. Connect with Alicia:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @HealingYourPainInstagram @aliciablagroveFacebook facebook.com/FemmeEmpowermentCoachLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/aliciablagroveLinks Mentioned: emotionalhealingblog.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

641: Reinventing Sugar , Thom King, Steviva Brands Inc Reinventing SugarThom King, Steviva Brands Inc. – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 641 Thom KingThom King is an Entrepreneur, Author and self-described 'bio-hacker.' He has made it his life’s work to study food science and use his knowledge to help people. Thom is the founder and CEO of Steviva Brands Inc., one of the largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of natural sweeteners.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Thom King about reinventing sugar.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How taking big risks can lead to big rewards for business owners.●    How there are chocolate chips that are sweetened with Steviva, not sugar.●    How Steviva plans to create more products that aren’t sweetened with sugar.●    Why businesses owners need to have a well-defined exit strategy.●    Why entrepreneurs might not make the best CEOs. Connect with Thom:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @stevivaInstagram @stevivabrandsFacebook facebook.com/stevivaLinks Mentioned: steviva.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

640: Kindness Gets Stories Sold , Jennifer Jordan-Pellerin, Film Forward Kindness Gets Stories SoldJennifer Jordan-Pellerin, Film Forward – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 640 Jennifer Jordan PellerinJennifer Jordan-Pellerin loves the power of a great film. A film can inspire one to greatness, it can further one’s compassion, knowledge, and personal power. And, it all begins with a wonderful story. To Jen, combining the use of storytelling and expression on film is one of the most powerful tools in solving the issues that our global community faces.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jennifer Jordan-Pellerin about using kindness to sell stories.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How Film Forward services the underdogs of film like independent film makers.●    How Film Forward helps film makers do things on their own terms without a studio.●    Why people who want to work in the entertainment industry shouldn’t give up.●    Why people who believe in their idea and project shouldn’t take no for an answer.●    How doors will open for people who are genuine and have integrity.  Connect with Jennifer:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@filmfowardllcLinks Mentioned: filmforwardllc.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

639: Solving the Marriage Problem , Tim Kellis, HappyRelationships.com Solving the Marriage ProblemTim Kellis, HappyRelationships.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 639 Tim KellisRenowned Wall Street analyst Tim Kellis takes on what could be considered society’s biggest problem today, divorce. The journey that led to him tackling such a significant issue was both personal and professional. After a successful career that eventually landed him on Wall Street Tim met what he thought was the girl of his dreams, only to see that relationship end with bitterness and anger. The journey included work with a marital therapist, and after he discovered the therapist wasn’t really helping decided to tackle the issue himself. He is here to teach couples how to create a lifelong marriage. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tim Kellis about solving the marriage problem.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How the solution to the marriage problem is making sure there is equality.●    Why control is one of the biggest issues found in failed marriages.●    How a specific mental process leads people into having arguments.●    Why people need to connect the dots between their fear and anger.●    How equality comes from communication and appreciating your partners skills. Connect with Tim:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @timkellisLinks Mentioned: happyrelationship.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

638: What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs, Prince, and Paul McCartney About Innovation What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs, Prince, and Paul McCartney About InnovationKelli Richards, KelliRichards.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 638 Kelli RichardsKelli Richards is recognized as a leader and a trailblazer in the world of digital media where Silicon Valley meets Hollywood. She was a long-time Apple exec in charge of music and entertainment and has worked with tech & media execs, celebs, musicians, innovators and entrepreneurs fostering new ways to re-imagine content creation, monetization and distribution to delight consumers. In a nutshell, suffice it to say that she works on cool things with cool people. She’s also been certified as a coach and has served as a trusted advisor to these same individuals as they’ve approached their “what’s next” crossroads. In this context, she has supported them holistically across both their professional and personal lives to re-invent and pivot such that their lives are more fulfilling and more focused on what really matters to them. She thrives in working with purpose-driven, creative, innovative and forward-thinking women who want more meaning from their work and their lives as they fine-tune their legacies. Kelli is known as a thought leader as host of her own podcast, has published several books and scores of articles in leading publications, and is frequently sought after as a guest contributor for select podcasts and events. She holds an MBA, two coaching certifications (focused on integrative coaching), & has been honored as a “Top 100 Woman of Influence” by Silicon Valley Business Journal. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kelli Richards about lessons learned from working with Steve Jobs, Prince, and Paul McCartney.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why having a mentor is incredibly important for people trying to find success.●    How working on the cutting edge allows people to be opportunistic.●    Why people need to foster and cultivate their relationships with their mentors.●    How Hollywood and Silicone Valley have converged over the last 20 years.●    Why companies are going to see a pushback from people who don’t want to pay for every app separately. Connect with Kelli:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @kellirichardsInstagram @kellirichardsFacebook facebook.com/allaccessgroupLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kellirichardsLinks Mentioned: kellirichards.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

637: The Money Advantage ,Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner, The Money Advantage The Money AdvantageRachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner, The Money Advantage – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 637 Rachel Marshall and Bruce WehnerRachel Marshall is the Co-Founder, Chief Financial Educator, and Content Strategist of The Money Advantage. She is known for making money simple, fun, and doable. She’s currently writing a book about her near-death experience and how it became the springboard for her family’s multi-generational legacy of more than money. Bruce Wehner is the Lead Advisor of The Money Advantage, where he designs and communicates the individualized solutions that help their clients increase cash flow and financial control. Bruce leans on his experience as an educator and varsity head coach, lifelong entrepreneur, and real estate investor. He is a Nelson Nash Institute Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioner who has been practicing Infinite Banking since his parents started his first policy when he was a young child.Bruce and Rachel are the co-hosts of The Money Advantage podcast, the popular business and personal finance show.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner about their podcast, The Money Advantage.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why the traditional Wall Street model is broken.●    How it’s important for people to have streams of revenue coming from multiple sources.●    Why investors are making mistakes within the broken Wall Street model.●    How investors don’t have control over how much money they make from retirement.●    How the intentions of a 401k was originally only meant to supplement pensions. Connect with Rachel and Bruce:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @Money_AdvantageInstagram @themoneyadvantabeFacebook facebook.com/TheMoneyAdvantageLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/rachelmarshall linkedin.com/company/themoneyadvantageLinks Mentioned: themoneyadvantage.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices