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584: Predictable Success Les MckeownPredictable SuccessLes Mckeown– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 584 Les MckeownWhen it comes to business growth, Les McKeown has ‘been there, done that’. After starting more than 40 companies in his own right, Les became the co-founder of an incubation consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of literally hundreds of organizations worldwide, with at its peak 13 offices in 7 countries worldwide.Now Les advises CEOs and senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth, speaks to Fortune 500 companies about his breakthrough strategies, is one of Inc.’s top contributing authors. He is also the author of three books on growth leadership, one a Wall St Journal and USA Today bestseller, and a much-in-demand public speaker.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Les Mckeown about his book, Predictable Success.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why business owners need a strong sense of self-awareness.●    How there are repeating patterns that occur that people can learn from.●    Why leaders have to shift their leadership style in each phase of growth.●    How switching the leadership style can be difficult for some people.●    Why businesses need to recognize that systems and process are fundamental to growth.Connect with Les:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @lesmckeown@PredSuccessInstagram @predictablesuccessFacebook facebook.com/predictablesuccessLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lesmckeownLinks Mentioned: predictablesuccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

583: SuperWorld Hrish LotlikarSuperWorld– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 583 Hrish LotlikarHrish Lotlikar is a Co-founder and CEO at SuperWorld, the Virtual World in Augmented Reality mapped onto the real world. Previously, he co-founded Rogue Initiative Studios, a Hollywood film, TV, gaming, and immersive entertainment studio. He was also the founding Managing Partner of Eastlabs, an early-stage VC fund based in Kyiv, Ukraine.Previously, Hrish was a Senior Business Developer and Global Evangelist at Toptal (backed by Andreessen Horowitz, the Rockefellers & the co-founders of Facebook and Zynga), a venture capital investor at Spencer Trask Ventures, and an investment banker at both UBS Investment Bank and HSBCSecurities, where he specialized in public finance, corporate finance and M&A. He also was an Associate in the Global Business Development Group at management consulting firm Hewitt Associates.Hrish was born in India and grew up in the United States. He also has spent many years living around the world in Europe, Asia and South America. He has a close connection to the people and cultures in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Spain, France, Vietnam, China, Colombia, Bali and Thailand.Hrish holds a BA in Political Science from Rice University and both an MBA and MPH from University of Illinois at Chicago. In his free time, he enjoys working out, fashion photography and traveling the world.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Hrish Lotlikar about SuperWorld.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How people can share their personalized real world in AR with SuperWorld.●    How people and businesses can place easter eggs in the infinite worlds.●    How people can buy blocks in SuperWorld and a share the commerce that happens there.●    How people will eventually be able to create digital assets and sell them in SuperWorld.●    How virtual worlds allow for a lot of monetization potential through many different avenues.Connect with Hrish:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @hrishlotlikar @superworldappInstagram @hrishlotlikar @superworldappFacebook facebook.com/superworldappLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/hrishlotlikar linkedin.com/company/superworldappLinks mentioned:Superworldapp.com therogueinitative.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

582: DropFunnels Jordan Mederich, DropFunnelsDropFunnelsJordan Mederich, DropFunnels– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 582 Jordan MederichJordan “Jordo” Mederich is the founder of one of the fastest growing marketing platforms online, DropFunnels. Garnering attention from top entrepreneurs and marketers online, DropFunnels is the world’s first and only tech-free platform to easily build your entire website, blog, sales funnels, SEO-powered blog, courses, and more. Built on the world’s most powerful and fast infrastructure, Wordpress.Jordan is passionate about innovative and disruptive advertising tools and strategies, building company cultures, and investing and innovating on the future of marketing. Heal ways brings humor, insight, and tremendous value to every interview and speaking opportunity.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jordan Mederich about the tech-free online marketing platform, DropFunnels.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How DropFunnels allows people to build sales funnels on Wordpress in a day.●    Why DropFunnels integration with Wordpress brings in built in SEO capability.●    How DropFunnels is reinventing Wordpress by making their code available to anyone.●    Why it’s important to have a high google ranking that you gained organically.●    How hungry beginners can succeed by using DropFunnels.Connect with Jordan:Guest Contact InfoTwitterInstagram @dropfunnelsFacebook facebook.com/dropfunnelsLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jordanmederichLinks Mentioned: dropfunnels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

581: Voices David Ciccarelli, Voices.comVoicesDavid Ciccarelli, Voices.com– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 581 David CiccarelliDavid Ciccarelli is the CEO and founder of Voices, the online marketplace that connects businesspeople with professional voice over talent. The unique blending of his audio-engineering background with self-taught business savvy and website development afforded David the creative freedom to pursue his passion for innovation during the first dot com boom, the result of which catapulted him onto the scene as a pioneer in his field in the early 2000s.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with David Ciccarelli about his online marketplace of voiceover talent, Voices.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How there is a demand for professional and aspiring voice talent.●    Why a simple domain name can lead to a lot of organic traffic.●    How trends are always changing for voice over artists.●    Why people should pick one or two forms of marketing and master them.●    How voice over artists were impacted by the pandemic.Connect with David:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @voicesInstagramFacebook @voices facebook.com/voicesLinkedIn linkedkn.com/company/voices-comLinks Mentioned: voices.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

580: Law of Attraction Andrew Kap– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 580 Andrew KapAndrew Kap holds one goal above all others through his various projects: Genuine and Sustainable Impact. His latest offering, The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read offers readers a never-before-seen understanding of the topic — that no other “Law of Attraction” book has ever been able to do — by going the extra mile of finally addressing WHY people who get excited about trying it still can’t manage to get in the habit of using these methods for just five minutes a day. The book has enjoyed continued success, including hundreds of 5-star rave reviews, #1 Best Seller status in multiple categories on Amazon, and a growing YouTube channel devoted to it.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Andrew Kap about his book, The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why action needs to be inspired for it to be effective.●    How entrepreneurs are good at getting in their own way.●    Why engaging in gratitude brings about inspirational ideas.●    How entrepreneurs shouldn’t force themselves do things they don’t want to.●    Why the ego doesn’t want people to risk giving up their status quo.Connect with Andrew:Links Mentioned: lastlawofattractionbook.comyoutube.com/andrewkap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

579: Pure Portfolios Nikolaas SchuurmansPure PortfoliosNikolaas Schuurmans, Pure Portfolios– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 579 Nikolaas SchuurmansNikolaas Schuurmans founded Pure Portfolios with a vision to create a new client centric experience. He believes in raising the standards professional conduct within financial services. Nik shares his passion for investor rights, higher ethical standards, and financial markets through his weekly blog. Nik has been quoted in Investor’s Business Daily, Portland Business Joural, WSJ, ETF.com, and Finacial Advisor Magazine.He most recently held the position of Portfolio Manager at U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Nik earned a B.A. in Finance from Washington State University and earned the right to use the CFA designation. Nik has served as an adjunct finance professor at Washing State University Vancouver campus.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Nikolaas Schuurmans about financial advisors using a client centric experience.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:● Why more transparency and less cost are good for the investor.● How many investors need to look internally and optimize what they can control.● Why taking an upside fee for outstanding performance could incentive excessive risk taking.● How fee tiers make advisors manage their assets much better.● Why negative market outliers are not an outlier in investment management businesses.Connect with Nik:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@pureportfoliosFacebookfacebook.com/betterinvestoroutcomesLinks Mentioned:pureportfolios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

578: The Book Mentor Karen Williams,The Book MentorKaren Williams,– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 578 Karen WilliamsKaren Williams is one of the leading Book Mentors in the UK. She works with business experts who want to stand out from the crowd and write a non-fiction book that helps them to grow their business. The bestselling author of six books and two planners herself, she knows the difference a book can make to your business when done well. She has worked with hundreds of coaches, consultants and other business experts who have a story to tell or a message to share, taking them from idea to final manuscript. Many of which have become Amazon bestsellers, book award finalists, and successful business building tools. She regularly features on podcasts and interviews and has been a speaker for Athena, Women’s Business Clubs, the Alliance of Independent Authors, and is a TEDx speaker.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Karen Williams about being one of the leading book mentors in the UK.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How it is easier to interview for a book than it is to write a full book.●    Why people need to solidify what they are writing about before getting started.●    How books are a great resource to use as a business building tool.●    Why people need to market their book from day one, not after it’s launched.●    How there are so many different ways for people to get their book published.Connect with Karen:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @librotasInstagram @karenwilliamslibrotasFacebook facebook.com/librotasLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/karenwilliamslibrotasLinks Mentioned: librotas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

577: The Jordan Harbinger Show Jordan Harbinger,The Jordan Harbinger Show Jordan Harbinger,– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 577 Jordan HarbingerJordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018.”Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jordan Harbinger about his podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    Why networking is important to bring in more business by doing less work.●    How knowing the principles of psychology can make people better at sales.●    Why people want to create podcast content that sticks so it can grow organically.●    Why people shouldn’t create a bunch of content quickly and just release it.●    How conversion is a slow process when it comes to podcasting.Connect with Jordan:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @jordanharbingerInstagram @jordanharbingerFacebook facebook.com/thejordanharbingershowLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/jordanharbingerLinks Mentioned: jordanharbinger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

576: Vetted Virtual Assistants Ujwal Velagapudi, hiByron.comVetted Virtual AssistantsUjwal Velagapudi, hiByron.com– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 576 Ujwal VelagapudiUjwal Velagapudi is a serial entrepreneur and investor, having bought and sold numerous businesses across multiple industries, ranging from a sports bar to a SaaS platform.His professional career started in supply chain management, working in aerospace and automotive industries, prior to leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full time. He is seeking opportunities to acquire, invest, partner, and consult!Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Ujwal Velagapudi about vetted virtual assistants.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:●    How virtual assistants do their best work when vetted for the right position.●    Why it’s important to know the culture and the regulations in a company’s region.●    How sitting on your laurels inhibits future growth for your company.●    Why business owners should keep learning so they can grow their company.Connect with Ujwal:Guest Contact InfoTwitter @UjwalVelagapudiInstagram@TheGlobalUJLinks Mentioned: hibyron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

575: Brand Creativity Antonio Buchanan, Antonio & ParisBrand CreativityAntonio Buchanan, Antonio & Paris– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 575 Antonio BuchananAntonio Patric Buchanan has spent his career influencing some of the world’s top brands. His career took off at Y&R Worldwide, where he quickly became a vice president of Strategic Planning, working on American Express, Citigroup, Verizon, Evian, Disney and Club Med.He then served as senior partner and head of strategy and planning on Ogilvy Worldwide’s American Express and IBM global business, with assignments in Mexico City, London, Singapore, Brazil and Sao Paolo. After heading FCB’s Global Integrated Strategy Division for clients like Lucent, Levi Strauss, 3Com, MTV, and overseeing a $370 million revenue growth, his entrepreneurial gene took control.In 1998, Antonio and his partner Paris formed bang!zoom, a global research and strategy consultancy with offices in San Francisco Chicago and London. Their firm oversaw research initiatives for 3Com, Lucent, BBC, Avaya, American Express, and others before selling the company to MDC Partners (a Toronto-based communications holding company).Finally, in 2003, Antonio & Paris was born. The global brand innovation and design firm operating has offices in San Francisco, Paris, London and Mexico City along with virtual staff around the globe. A&P has received tremendous praise for the creation of innovative tools, non-orthodox qualitative and quantitative insight breakthroughs, creative work and comprehensive brand initiatives. The firm’s clients include AT&T, MINI USA, Levi Strauss, Rubbermaid, Discover Card, Bausch & Lomb, State Farm, Paramount Pictures, Barco, Mayo Clinic, Tenet Health Care and Evolve Biosystems to name a few.Antonio has been named one of the top creative thinkers by AdAge, named on the top innovative thinkers list for Wallpaper Magazine and one of the top 100 executives on Black Enterprise’s BE 100 list.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Antonio Buchanan about brand creativity.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:● Why it’s important to have a foothold in the regions your company operates in.● How regular team communication is important for company growth.● Why it’s important to use emotional drivers when trying to sell a product.● How inspiration to build a brand can come from all over the world.● Why mindsets drive people to make purchases and should be advertised to.Connect with Antonio:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@antonioandparisInstagram@antonioandparisFacebookfacebook.com/AntonioAndParisLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antonioandparisLinks Mentioned:antonioandparis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices