SharkPreneur

Growth in Challenging TimesBrian Johnson, Main & Johnson – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 650 Brian JohnsonBrian Johnson is the Founder and Owner of Main & Johnson, a Charlotte, North Carolina, based Business Consulting & Coaching company, aimed at seeing small to medium-sized businesses thrive, not just survive. Main & Johnson partners with business owners to bridge the gap between what success they have had and the success they seek. Brian and his team specialize in driving accountability, long-term growth, and accelerated results with an outside perspective to blend with business owners’ knowledge and experience. Brian has a strong background in building multimillion-dollar business units within Fortune-500 companies. His background includes creating commercial strategies, which incorporates segmentation of markets for several regions, P&L management, and organizational design. Brian is a persuasive and adaptable top-performer who is skilled in establishing, managing, and mentoring key executives and business owners as well as individual contributors in a business. He has a passion for changing the cultural fabric of people leadership, marketing, and sales in companies by empowering teams to exceed goals. Whether a business leader is trying to break through a plateau, scale-up, or plan for an exit, Brian is the strategy ninja for the job. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Johnson about growth during challenging times.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How many people have great ideas who need help driving future success.●    Why business owners need everything in order to have a successful launch.●    How most business owners have their 10th year figured out, not their first year.●    Why businesses can’t get the bottom line they need without a good top line.●    How raising prices allows business owners to find their true price buyers. Connect with Brian:Guest Contact InfoFacebook facebook.com/MainandJohnsonLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brianjohnson28120Links Mentioned: businessconsultingharlotte.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

649: Synaptic Alchemy , Steven Cardinale, SynapticAlchemy.comSynaptic AlchemySteven Cardinale, SynapticAlchemy.com– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 649 Steven CardinaleBusiness has always fascinated Steven Cardinale. Having to make decisions under uncertainty with limited data piqued his curiosity. Being involved in entrepreneurial ventures, startups, large Fortune 500 product development teams and C-Suite strategy sessions has given Steven the perspective to combine different thought processes to move ideas forward.Studying Economics at UCLA to earning an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, to working with some of the largest organizations around, such as Eli Lily, Janus Funds, IBM, PwC, and the J. Paul Getty Museum, to founding, operating, and successfully navigating the M&A exit process for his own SaaS company has given Steven insights from every angle of the success and innovation spectrum.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Steven Cardinale about his book, Synaptic Alchemy.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:● How there are three separate segments to owning a company and what they are.● How owning a business is never about you, it’s about pleasing the customers.● Why entrepreneurs need to understand themselves to start and grow a company.● How creating something requires business owners to destroy something first.● Why entrepreneurs have to know how they express themselves to the world.Connect with Steven:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@scardinaleInstagram@synapticalchemyFacebookfacebook.com/synapticalchemyLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/stevencardinaleLinks Mentioned:synapticalchemy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

648: The Home Talent Group, Tom Gribby, The Home Talent Group The Home Talent GroupTom Gribby, The Home Talent Group – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 648 Tom GribbyTom Gribby is a Talent Agent and former actor. He appeared as an actor in features such as Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Aaja Nachle & London Dreams. Tom founded The Home Talent Group, a London based Talent Agency, successfully representing musical theatre performers and actors in all areas of the industry: Theatre, Television, Film, Commercials and Dance, where he continues as Head Agent. He made his producing debut in February 2020 with the UK Premiere of The Pirate Queen by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg: a one night charity concert at the London Coliseum in aid of Leukaemia UK, starring Rachel Tucker and Hannah Waddingham, Jai McDowall, Matt Pagan, Earl Carpenter, Daniel Boys and an ensemble and choir cast of over 60 performers. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tom Gribby about The Home Talent Group.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How people working in theater were really affected by the pandemic.●    Why the pandemic actually helped voice over talent flourish.●    How moving business online has made The Home Talent Group more accessible.●    Why it’s important for people working in this industry to be themselves.●    How people need to highlight the diamonds in their CVs and résumés. Connect with Tom:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @hometalentgroupInstagram @hometalentgroupFacebook facebook.com/HOMETalentGroupLinks Mentioned: hometalentgroup.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

647: Founding Comedy Central , Art Bell, ArtBellWriter.com Founding Comedy CentralArt Bell, ArtBellWriter.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 647 Art BellUpon graduating college, Art Bell got a job at CBS, then HBO, where he started the Comedy Channel that became Comedy Central. After that he was President of Court TV, then worked for a while as a consultant to a bunch of television companies. His most interesting and least successful project was commercializing 3D television.After Art left the TV business, he took some writing courses and found he loved writing. Constant Comedy is his first book, not counting a humor book he wrote with a couple other guys while at Comedy Central. Art hopes to write some more books. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Art Bell about founding Comedy Central.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How Comedy Central wasn’t born fully formed or immediately successful.●    Why people should talk about their ideas to co-workers, friends, and family.●    How it’s really important to have a lot of passion about your idea.●    Why elevator pitches might not be the best way to showcase your ideas.●    How business owners need to be prepared to fail and to lead. Connect with Art:Guest Contact InfoInstagram @artbellauthorFacebook facebook.com/artbellauthorLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/artbellLinks Mentioned: artbellwriter.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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