SharkPreneur

660: Next Generation Innovation, Bryan Mattimore, Growth Engine Company  Next Generation InnovationBryan Mattimore, Growth Engine Company – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 660 Bryan MattimoreBryan W. Mattimore specializes in ideation and innovation process, front-end marketing research, branding, creating and developing new products and services, and innovation strategic planning. He is Cofounder and “Chief Idea Guy” of the Growth Engine Company, a sixteen-year old innovation agency based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Prior to cofounding Growth Engine, he was president of the Mattimore Group, a twenty-year-old ideation facilitation and creativity consulting company. In his business consulting career, Mr. Mattimore has facilitated over a thousand brainstorming sessions, moderated over five hundred creative focus groups and consumer ethnographies, and managed over two hundred successful innovation projects, leading to over $3 billion in new sales annually for a wide variety of Fortune 500 clients. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bryan Mattimore about next generation innovation.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How entrepreneurs need to be innovative to compete with and beat competitors.●    Why many startups need to have a lot of ideas and need to be able to pivot.●    How entrepreneurs must come up with need ideas to meet the market’s need.●    Why brainstorming is antiquated and isn’t the best way to come up with ideas.●    How people need to bring stimuli to their idea sessions to trigger the brain in different ways. Connect with Bryan:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @TheGrowthEngineFacebook facebook.com/thegrowthengineLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/growth-engineLinks Mentioned: growth-engine.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

659: Artificial Intelligence for the Construction Industry, Lee Mills, Pixly Artificial Intelligence for the Construction IndustryLee Mills, Pixly – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 659 Lee MillsLee Mills is an entrepreneur, advisor, mentor, speaker, and Co-Founder / CEO of Pixly. He is a startup leader with proven experience growing and scaling companies including Anonymizer, Backup.com, MojoPages/MOGL, and Raken. His client experience includes AAA, Apple, HP, Intel, Intuit, Microsoft, Olympus, and WD-40. He's launched new products including the first Olympus Digital Cameras along with dozens of apps and websites. He's won awards including Media Magazine Rising Media Star, a gold medal for MVT testing, and was a Big Brother of the Year in San Diego. In his spare time, he mentors at-risk youth and is very involved in the San Diego startup community.Pixly is a startup in the booming construction tech and property tech space offering the easiest way to Snap, Tag, Share and Collaborate on project photos in real-time with the power of data, analytics, AI, and IP. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Lee Mills about using artificial intelligence to help the construction industry.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why it’s important for businesses to have the right landing pages and banners.●    How Pixly makes it easy to document construction with pictures in real time.●    How Pixly streamlines communication and cuts down on an hour of work a day. ●    Why businesses shouldn’t build what they want, they should build what their customers want.●    How traditional media has a lot of local content but not local directories. Connect with Lee:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @pixlyaiInstagram @pixlyaiFacebook facebook.com/pixlyaiLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/pixlyaiLinks Mentioned: pixly.ai  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scaling 10XBill Gallagher, ScalingCoach.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 658 Bill GallagherBill Gallagher is an international business growth coach with over 35 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience. Bill has spent the last 16 years coaching, training and speaking to thousands across 30+ cities in over a dozen countries. He previously led 4 companies and was a partner/executive in 2 more. Bill also hosts the renowned Scaling Up business podcast. As an entrepreneur and executive, Bill has created and run companies and divisions from startups to over US$500 million. Bill discovered the Rockefeller Habits and Scaling Up 20 years ago, used them in his own companies, and serves on the advisory board for the Verne Harnish’s global coaching organization. Bill is a passionate and playful speaker. His clients, at all stages, share a hunger to grow successfully with an openness to new approaches and thinking. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bill Gallagher about scaling 10X.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How team coaching produces bigger results and more traction for businesses.●    Why working to develop yourself as a leader and to scale your business pays off.●    How the biggest mistake businesses make when scaling is not looking in the mirror.●    Why leaders must look to themselves when a mess in their business is created.●    How being successful means developing yourself as you develop your business. Connect with Bill:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@billgallFacebook facebook.com/scalingupbizcoachLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/billgallLinks Mentioned:Scalingcoach.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

657: 5 Hour Workday, Stephan Aarstol, Tower Paddle Boards  5 Hour WorkdayStephan Aarstol, Tower Paddle Boards – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 657 Stephan AarstolStephan Aarstol founded beach lifestyle inspired, direct to consumer eBike brand Tower Electric Bikes in 2018. This is a diversified sister company tacked onto established direct to consumer SUP company Tower Paddle Boards, the most searched brand name in paddle boards, which after funded by Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2012 went on to become one of the biggest success stories in the history of the show. In 2014, Tower was named the fastest growing private company in San Diego and the following year they ranked #239 on the INC 500 list of America’s fastest growing companies. To date, under the guidance of CEO Stephan Aarstol, they have done well over $40 Million in sales and their growth continues. Stephan has been an internet business executive since 1999, and founded his first DTC company in 2003. He speaks regularly at Harvard discussing the HBS case study "Selling on Amazon at Tower Paddle Boards," and he and his company were highlighted by Jeff Bezo’s himself in Walter Isaacson’s latest book on Bezo’s titled “Invent & Wander”. Stephan earned an MBA from the University of San Diego in 1999, and today is in their Alumni Hall of Honor. In 2019, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year at his undergrad alma mater, Western Washington University.In 2015, to challenge long held delusions about unhealthy start-up work culture, Stephan moved his whole company to a 5-hour workday and would later write a book titled “The Five Hour Workday” about the experience, which would spread the idea to tens of millions of people worldwide, and get press in over 20 countries (New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and more). He was subsequently hailed, "The World's Best Boss" by Hamburg Germany's #2 newspaper, MorgenPost, and "America's Best Boss" by the UK's Daily Mail. In 2017 Stephan was named to Our City's 2017 list of the Top 10 Most Influential Business Leaders in San Diego.Tower was named to Internet Retailer's 2016 "Hot 100" list of the world's most innovative e-retailers, and while a relatively recent entrant into the booming electric bike market, Tower and founder Stephan Aarstol’s proven record of success in the contemporary direct to consumer (“DTC”) brand world will surely lead to them taking a leading brand position within in the market over the coming decade. In addition to his Shark Tank appearance, Stephan has been featured nationally on CNN Money, CNBC's Power Lunch, the Huffington Post, ABC's Beyond the Tank, Fox & Friends, 20/20, Fortune Magazine, People Magazine, and the Adam Corrolla Show (twice). He’s been widely published in business centric periodicals including: Fast Company, Entrepreneur, INC, Forbes, the Washington Post, and more. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Stephan Aarstol about having a 5-hour workday.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How one media event can garner more press which in turn leads to more sales.●    Why it’s vital for businesses to have their culture centered around their brand.●    How having a 5-hour workday teaches employees to get more done in less time.●    Why talented entrepreneurs should be able to pay their team fair wages.●    Why the market is scary right now for direct to consumer companies. Connect with Stephan:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @towerbeachclubFacebook facebook.com/towerbeachclubLinks Mentioned: towerpaddleboards.comtowerpowerbikes.comnomiddleman.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

656: Competition is the New Collaboration, Tacie Avedikian, Little Bird Marketing  Competition is the New CollaborationTacie Avedikian, Little Bird Marketing – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 656 Tacie Avedikian By 26 Tacie Avedikian was a mom of two little girls. Now they are 10 and 7. Life moves fast. While they have boundless energy, and she doesn't, she has loved each moment and the purpose they have given her. They ground her, keep her going, and are a daily testament to the need for connection.These experiences propelled Tacie's passion for people - their life, their culture, their story, and the interconnectivity of it all. She is intrigued by human behavior and our unique desires for connection. Understanding the drive behind what makes people engage, why we surround ourselves with the people that we do, and how each defines authenticity.This fascination serves Tacie well as she has found her way into my most ideal place in the world – at the intersection of personal branding and market research.Whether as a mom, a digital leader, or a strategist Tacie is compelled to inspire others to realize how meaningful connection is.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tacie Avedikian about how competition is the new collaboration. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    What digital domination is and what it looks like in real life.●    How people can create meaningful digital relationships to help their influence.●    Why you have to active and authentic to have a dominating digital presence.●    How people are buying more empathetically since the pandemic.●    How to cultivate your digital brand so that people want to work with you. Connect with Tacie: Guest Contact InfoTwitter @LittleBirdMktgInstagram @littlebirdmktgFacebook facebook.com/littlebirdmarketing.comLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/tavedikian linkedin.com/company/little-bird-marketingLinks Mentioned: littlebirdmarketing.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

655: From Dorm Room to 10 Million in Sales , Dan Soviero, Signature Lacross From Dorm Room to 10 Million in SalesDan Soviero, Signature Lacross – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 655 Dan SovieroDan Soviero founded Signature Lacrosse in 2015 to make the first "premium" lacrosse ball. He partnered with top leagues NLL, WPLL, MLL and CLL, and now the ball is used by more than 300 college lacrosse programs. Signature has since expanded beyond lacrosse to offer customized team apparel and equipment through a simplified process. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dan Soviero about making over 10 million in sales.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How having a new niche in a market can make you extremely successful.●    Why developing character and always being humble is more important than winning.●    How having the right team and value prop and the data to back your pitch you can raise money.●    Why putting in the hours and burning the candle stick at both ends gets the job done.●    How evolving into a bigger team can be challenging for the leaders. Connect with Dan:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @sigaurelaxInstagram @signaturelacrosseFacebook facebook.com/signaturelacrosseLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/signature-lacrosseLinks Mentioned: signaturelacross.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocket StationRob Nickell, Rocket Station – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 654 Rob NickellRobert Nickell is the Founder and CEO of Rocket Station, the leading provider of outsourced staffing and process management for the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Operating in Dallas Ft Worth since 2013, Rocket Station helps small to mid-sized businesses hire virtual teams with efficiency and profitability. Simplified staffing allows operators to focus on core competencies and outsource the rest. Robert started his career as an entrepreneur in real estate industry which has positioned him to support many real estate entrepreneurs and established firms who are struggling with staffing and human resources. Robert and his team’s strength in evaluating best practices and efficient ways to staff capacity has continued to propel Rocket Station. When not helping clients build better businesses, you’ll find Robert traveling the world or hanging out with his nephews in Dallas. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Rob Nickell about his business, Rocket Station.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How having a mentor when starting an entrepreneurial journey can be priceless.●    Why the pandemic forced businesses to move online efficiently as possible.●    How business owners need to map out their day before hiring a team.●    How Rocket Station can support any business and any task.●    Why people who owner smaller businesses have more tasks to take care of. Connect with Rob:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @RocketStationVAInstagram @rgnickellLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/Robert-nickellLinks Mentioned: rocketstation.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Than BNIDr. Ivan Misner, BNI.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 653 Dr. Ivan MisnerDr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Founded in 1985 the organization now has over 10,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Each year, BNI passes millions of referrals resulting in billions of dollars’ worth of business for its members.Dr. Misner’s Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California. He is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 26 books including one of his latest books – Who’s in Your Room? He is also a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has been a university professor as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of La Verne.Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by both Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world. He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, the BBC, and The Today Show on NBC.Among his many awards, he has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Red Cross and has been the recipient of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award. He is proud that he and his late wife, Elisabeth, are the Co-Founders of the BNI Charitable Foundation. They also reached “empty nester” status after happily raising their three children. Oh, and in his spare time!!! he is also an amateur magician and a black belt in karate. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Ivan Misner about setting healthy boundaries in your personal life and business life.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why it’s important to be selective about the people you let in your life.●    How people in your life will leave fingerprints on your brain that will last long after they leave.●    How there are polite ways to set boundaries and get people out of your life.●    Why giving attention to bad behavior just exacerbates it and how you should ignore it.●    How you should fire clients who are impossibly difficult. Connect with Ivan:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @IvanMisnerInstagramFacebook facebook.com/IvanMisner.BNIFounderLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ivanmisnerLinks Mentioned: bni.comIvanmisner.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

652: Marketing Trends for 2021 , Ryan Cote, Ballantine Marketing Trends for 2021Ryan Cote, Ballantine – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 652 Ryan CoteRyan Cote is the Director of Digital Services and Partner at Ballantine, a third-generation, family-owned direct mail and digital marketing company based out of Fairfield, NJ. Ballantine has been serving small-business clients since 1966, when it was founded by Ryan’s great-uncle. Ryan has been with his family’s agency since 2003, and today he manages the growing digital marketing division. From lead generation to marketing strategy for small businesses, Ryan and his company rise above the get-featured-quick schemes so often attributed to digital marketing. He loves to geek out on technical marketing talk as well as work with real-world business owners about growing their book of business in today’s online world. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ryan Cote about marketing trends for 2021.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why manufacturers need help creating a lead generation tool for their business.●    How business websites need to be more than online brochure, they need a call to action.●    How COVID-19 forced many manufacturers to turn their website into an ecommerce site.●    Why businesses should use social media to promote the content they create.●    How making small and steady improvements every day leads to a lot of progress. Connect with Ryan:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @ballantinecorp @morningupgradeInstagram @ballantinecorpFacebook facebook.com/ballantinecorp facebook.com/morningupgradeLinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-ballantine-corporationLinks Mentioned: ballantine.comMorningupgrade.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

651: Lessons Learned from Scaling 10x in 3 Years , Brian Covey, LoanDepotLessons Learned from Scaling 10x in 3 YearsBrian Covey, loanDepot– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 651 Brian CoveyBrian Covey is one of the Southeast’s top mortgage professionals. As the Vice President of Regional Production for TN, AL, MS and LA Sales Teams, Brian’s days are spent coaching, mentoring, and training Loan Originators in order to consistently achieve their personal, professional, and financial objectives, as well as the needs of their clients. Leading the region with industry expertise and a passion for growth, Brian has maintained and expanded the founding Nashville team and introduced loanDepot into new markets from Memphis to Birmingham all the way down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With a background in coaching and recruiting, Brian constantly challenges his team to strive for more and helps each assistant, consultant, and manager reach their full potential. Whether it’s assisting managers with their pipeline or assisting consultants with their files, Brian believes in giving each team member and home buyer an exceptional experience.  Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Covey about lessons learned from scaling 10x in 3 years.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How having a growth mindset allows businesses to grow rapidly.●    Why adaptability and recognizing opportunities is important for business owners.●    Why being a good leader means knowing what your team members want.●    How coached leaders who are intentional about their growth over perform.●    Why people should never be afraid to ask for opportunities. Connect with Brian:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @thebriancoveyFacebook facebook.com/brian.covey.1422LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brian-coveyLinks Mentioned: briancovey.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices