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Changing the Way the World Gets DivorcedJoryn Jenkins, Open Palm Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 684 Joryn JenkinsIn nearly 40 years of practicing law, Joryn Jenkins has enjoyed a wide variety of experience, which qualifies her well for her concierge family practice now. In the beginning, Joryn worked for one of the ten largest law firms in the country in D.C., practicing employment law. She then broke from big firm life to work in California exclusively for a single client on 50 class-action sex discrimination claims. Winning 47 of those claims, she returned back east to accept a job offer from Tampa’s State Attorney. For the next three years, she spent nearly every workday in court, prosecuting both jury and non-jury trials. After serving there as a division chief, she accepted an offer from a highly regarded boutique litigation firm. She remained there for five years, handling all of the firm’s appeals and bankruptcy matters, as well as routine commercial disputes. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Joryn Jenkins about changing the way the world gets divorced.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How families don’t belong in the courtroom, a collaborative effort is much better.●    Why publishing a book gives you and those you feature credibility.●    How marketing your law practice is part of owning a law practice.●    How the most common mistake people make during divorce is thinking they have to go to court.●    How divorce and mediation has changed a lot during the last 30 years. Connect with Joryn:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @OpenPalmLawInstagram @jorynjenkinsFacebook facebook.com/openpalmlawLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/open-palm-lawLinks Mentioned: openpalmlaw.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family Law Mistakes to AvoidAlexa Larkin, Larkin Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 683 Alexa “Lexie” LarkinAlexa “Lexie” Larkin is the owner and managing attorney of Larkin Law, a boutique family law firm in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Larkin handles family law matters at all stages, including those involving divorce, paternity, parenting, child support, alimony, post judgment enforcement and modification, prenuptial agreements, and civil domestic violence injunctions. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Alexa “Lexie” Larkin about the family law mistakes people should avoid.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why people should hire an attorney instead of filing their own paperwork.●    How it’s not helpful to focus on what the other person is doing during a divorce.●    Why parents should focus on what’s best for the kids during a divorce.●    How growing apart from your spouse and not being able to reconnect is okay.●    Why helping people go through a really tough time can be incredibly rewarding. Connect with Lexie:Guest Contact InfoFacebook facebook.com/larkinlawLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lexie-larkin-455837134Links Mentioned:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protecting Businesses and ConsumersAdam Itzkowitz, Itzkowitz Law – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 682 Adam ItzkowitzAdam attended law school at Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. Adam has interned for judges at the Sixth Judicial Circuit Family Division, as well as at the Sixth Judicial Circuit Criminal Division. Adam’s in-depth knowledge of the laws led him to a teaching assistant position for the Federal Rules of Evidence. Adam has also authored a chapter on the topic of Evidence Bias in a publication titled “Ethical Issues, Bias and Other Challenges in Forensic Evidence Management.”Since he began practicing law, Adam has practiced in several disciplines of law, including business litigation, hospitality and tourism law, family law and personal injury law. Adam takes great pride in taking the life lessons he has learned in his many years in the hospitality sector and applying them to the way his firm treats their clients. Adam is regularly asked to speak on topics relating to hospitality law and is often a guest lecturer at American University Washington College of Law in Washington D.C. teaching hospitality and business law principles to the attendees.Adam has a passion for involvement in the community. He gives back by hosting various organizations at his and his client’s restaurants. Adam was previously a board member of the Westchase Charitable Foundation and a Law and Science Fellow for the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Adam Itzkowitz about protecting businesses and consumers.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How the biggest mistake new business owners make is not forming an entity.●    Why businesses need to protect themselves and how to do that correctly.●    How business owners should prepare in advance for potential catastrophes.●    Why people should reach out to attorneys after they have been injured.●    How to pick the right personal injury lawyer if the time should come. Connect with Adam:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @ItzkowitzLawFacebookFacebook.com/itzlawfirmLinks Mentioned:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Split a ToasterSeth Nelson, Nelson Koster – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 681 Seth NelsonSeth Nelson is a Tampa based family lawyer known for devising creative solutions to difficult problems. Mr. Nelson focuses on Florida divorce law, Florida family law, and Florida family law mediation. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida’s College of Law. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable John C. Godbold, Senior Circuit Judge for the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Returning home to Tampa, he then worked for other Florida law firms before establishing his own practice in South Tampa. Since 2008, he has been the sole shareholder of Nelson Koster.Mr. Nelson is a registered mediator with the Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator Association, and is currently a Member of the Executive Council for the Stann Givens Family Law Inns of Court. He also served as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and continues to serve on its Executive Council. He has been given excellent ratings by Superlawyers and Avvo Ratings and has been honored to receive Super Lawyer’s 2012 Rising Star award and 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2018 Super Lawyer award.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Seth Nelson about family mediation and divorce.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How four out of the five issues dealt with during divorce are all financial.●    Why the biggest mistake people make is letting their ego get in the way.●    Why it’s not a financially smart idea to fight for slightly more assets in your divorce.●    How personal goodwill in Florida is a non-marital asset.●    Why people need to figure out how much they are fighting over before they begin to fight. Connect with Seth:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @nelsonkosterFacebook facebook.com/NelsonKosterLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/nelson-law-group-tampaLinks Mentioned:nelsonkoster.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

680: The Three Most Important Documents You Can Have The Three Most Important Documents You Can HaveTerri Gaffney, Overstreet Wealth– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 680 Terri GaffneyTerri Gaffney is a lawyer in Tampa, Florida at Overstreet Wealth. She helps her clients in matters of power of attorney, healthcare surrogates, and living wills. She also helps her clients set up the trusts that best fit their lifestyles. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Terri Gaffney about the three most important documents you can have.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How every adult needs a power of attorney, a healthcare surrogate, and living will.●    Why each estate plan should be tailored to each individual person.●    How having a trust allows people to avoid the probate process.●    Why people might want to have a trust instead of having a will.●    How trusts can really take care of the succeeding generation. Connect with Terri:Guest Contact Info Email terri@overstreetwealth.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

679: Protecting the Injured, David Carter, McCulloch Carter Protecting the InjuredDavid Carter, McCulloch Carter – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 679 David CarterBorn in St. Petersburg, FL and raised in Tampa, FL, David Carter has made it his life’s work to seek justice for those who have been wronged or injured. After graduating from Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL, David attended the University of Florida on a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and graduated from the highly regarded Honors Program. As a fifth-generation attorney, David knew early on that he wanted to litigate cases and assist his clients in obtaining justice against powerful, corporate interests. To that end, David attended Florida State University College of Law, graduating with Honors.After graduation, David immediately went to work in the personal injury field at one of the larger firms. While he gained great satisfaction from helping his clients and achieving favorable results in their cases, he knew he would be happier at a smaller firm that was focused on building relationships with its clients and providing its clients personalized support throughout their entire case. Thus, in 2016, David accepted a position at a boutique firm where he gained experience in building client relationships and litigating larger cases. In 2020, David founded McCulloch Carter, PLLC with his lifelong friend and fellow attorney, Drew McCulloch, Esq. We are a firm dedicated to the needs of our clients and the community. Local, trusted, and experienced. Success in a client’s case can be measured in many ways, and David measures his success by his clients’ satisfaction. He understands that each client deserves to be treated with respect, and to have his or her case handled with skill, effort, and compassion. David is honored to represent the citizens of Florida and privileged to help his clients through their most difficult times. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with David Carter about protecting the injured.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How lawyers who own their own law practice get handle cases how the want to.●    Why word of mouth advertising is an excellent way to find clients.●    How people aren’t getting the best deal if they don’t file a lawsuit with the insurance company.●    Why smaller law firms can provide more to their clients than larger firms.●    How the insurance company is not your friend and you shouldn’t settle a case without talking to an attorney first. Connect with David:Links Mentioned: mcfloridalaw.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

678: Demand Science , Monica Sullivan, Demand Science – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 678 Demand ScienceMonica Sullivan is CMO of Demand Science where she leads a global marketing team to drive 2x YOY growth of a market-leading platform in a highly competitive industry. She builds brand awareness and demand to achieve efficient ROI at scale. Monica is a highly adaptable and collaborative marketing leader, and expert in both B2B and B2C demand generation within complex organizations facing significant revenue challenges coupled with aggressive business transformation and efficiency goals. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Monica Sullivan about how Demand Science helps amplify your sales.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How Demand Science helps companies get the data they need to succeed.●    Why it’s important to bridge the gap between sales and marketing.●    How marketing isn’t just about the big budget Super Bowl commercial moments.●    Why being a market leader inherently requires constant change.●    How Demand Science helps companies get 2x-3x better pipelines with their solutions. Connect with Monica:Guest Contact InfoEmail:MonicaSullivan@demandscience.comLinkedInLinkedin.com/in/monica-sullivan-95a8392Links Mentioned: demandscience.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counseling for ContractorsTrent Cotney, cotneycl.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 677 Trent CotneyAs a Florida Board Certified Construction Lawyer who is also licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, Trent focuses his practice on all aspects of construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, and bid protests, as well as construction document review and drafting. He routinely represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, developers, and others in the construction industry in a variety of matters.Trent serves as General Counsel for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association (FRSA), National Slate Association (NSA), Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), and several other industry associations. He routinely advocates for the construction industry and is active in molding contractor-friendly statutes, rules, and regulations on the local, state, and national levels. Trent has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in the field by his peers and the construction industry and has received numerous honors and distinctions. He is the editor and primary author of the Amazon best-selling book OSHA Defense for the Construction Industry. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Trent Cotney about counseling for contractors.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How it’s vital to know who to call and to ask the right person the right questions.●    Why keeping the customer happy means keeping the contractor happy too.●    How it’s important to solve problems before they arise instead of being reactive.●    Why producing content, like podcasts, helps educate potential customers.●    How having a successful family leads to having a successful business. Connect with Trent:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @CotneyAttorneysFacebook facebook.com/cotneyattorneysLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/cotneyattorneysLinks Mentioned: cotneycl.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Estate and Firearms PlanningAngela Tormey, Ally Legal – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 676 Angela TormeyAir Force Veteran and North Georgia Native, Angela executed her first Will at the age of nineteen before being deployed to the Middle East. Relying solely on mostly vague instructions of, “Initial here, here, and here. Great. Now, sign here,” she recognized early in life that occasionally things just needed some in-depth explaining. Fast forward to when Angela retired from the Air Force, by this point, she had signed several more Wills and even some Powers of Attorney and various other Estate Planning documents but was still just as clueless in their purpose as she was back at nineteen. Realizing an opportunity was afoot where her educational goals and desire to continue serving those around her would most definitely align, she went on to law school. A short while later, Ally Legal, P.A. was born. Throughout Angela’s legal studies, she had many opportunities to learn, be mentored, and guided by some of the best Estate Planning and legal professionals in the industry. Their collective expertise and shared knowledge not only provided constant affirmation that many people, not just folks in the military, shy away when it comes to learning exactly what it means to plan one’s estate and legal affairs, but they also shared with her tips, techniques, and tactics that can go a long way in preserving a client’s legacy for their intended beneficiaries. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Angela Tormey about estate and firearms planning.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How estate planning allows people to tell the last story they will ever tell.●    Why people shouldn’t try to do estate planning by themselves.●    How people put off estate planning because death is difficult to talk about.●    Why people don’t need to be millionaires to have an estate plan.●    How it’s important for people to stay up in touch with their estate planners in case something changes. Connect with Angela:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @ally_legalFacebook facebook.comLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/atormeyLinks Mentioned: allylegalflorida.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improving Business PerformanceDr. Jeffrey Magee, JeffreyMagee, LLC – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 675 Dr. Jeffrey MageeDr. Jeffrey Magee has been called one of today's leading "Leadership & Marketing Strategists." Today, under JeffreyMagee, LLC, Magee works with C-Suite, Business Leaders, Military Generals & CEO2CEO Peer Groups across America.Jeff is the Author of more than 20 books, three college graduate management text books, four best sellers, and is the Publisher of PERFORMANCE/P360 Magazine, former Co-Host of the national business entrepreneur program on Catalyst Business Radio, and a Human Capital Developer for more than twenty years with www.JeffreyMagee.com. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Jeffrey Magee about improving business performance.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How leveraging your skills and lessons makes people very valuable.●    Why people should use their name as their business name too.●    How people can use mentors to strategically position themselves in their field.●    Why truly accomplished people tend to be humble in their personal lives.●    How there is a formula that can be used to sustain long-term success and what it is. Connect with Jeffrey:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @drjeffspeaksFacebook facebook.com/jeffmageeLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/drjeffspeaksLinks Mentioned:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices