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Dr. Jaime Hope is an Attending Physician specializing in Emergency Medicine at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, and an Assistant Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Passionate about preventative medicine and healthy living, Dr. Hope authored "Habit That!", a guide to creating sustainable health habits amidst the chaos of modern life. In her book, she offers practical advice to combat the overwhelming nature of trendy health fads, supporting readers in establishing lasting habits that enhance well-being. Renowned for transforming her own lifestyle and teaching others to do the same, Dr. Hope speaks nationally on topics such as resilience, healthy habits, and overcoming imposter syndrome, inspiring audiences across all stages of life to cultivate a balanced and healthy lifestyle.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Jaime Hope about empowering family caregivers.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How it’s important to leave behind your bad habits and create healthy habits to achieve long-term health goals.- Why many caregivers often face unexpected financial burdens and how to prevent financial strain during caregiving.- How caregiving courses should aim to educate caregivers on leveraging insurance, grants, and local resources to ease financial strain.- Why drawing from your personal experiences can be really helpful to guide you in your work. - How it’s important to empower caregivers with knowledge and community so they can support and enhance their loved ones’ care. Connect with Jaime:Guest Contact InfoX@DrHopeHealthInstagram@surviver_docFacebookfacebook.com/jaime.mckennonLinkedInLinkedin.com/in/jaime-hope-md-a1190163Links Mentioned:FamilyCaregiverHope.comDrHopeHealth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haafiz Dossa loves playing at the intersection of technology, marketing, and business. As a self-taught developer and systems architect, he has led the innovation of technology at all the mar-tech startups he’s founded, and has designed high-performance systems that have processed billions of transactions per day.Collectively, the businesses he has founded have contributed to generating nearly a billion dollars in digital commerce.His journey started at the age of 13 when he embraced the ‘dot com boom,’ assisting small businesses in their digital transitions. Since then, his decades of experience in the digital and technology industries spans from being a publisher, building an ad network, generating millions of daily SEO traffic, to running a marketing agency that grows to 7 to 9-figure businesses.With his latest company, Inflektion, he’s now focused on leveraging AI personalization marketing funnels in real-time, and boost conversion rates for the affiliate and influencer channels.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Haafiz Dossa about revolutionizing marketing with Inflektion AI.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How traditional affiliate marketing needed improvement because of the shift in focus from scaling at all costs to driving efficient and measurable bottom-line impact.- Why the shift from cheap money and scaling to driving bottom-line impact has necessitated smarter marketing strategies. - How Inflektion differentiates itself from other platforms by offering full-blown personalization, not just co-branded pages. - Why full personalization of landing pages, including headlines and content, is crucial for aligning with the affiliate’s audience. - How Inflektion’s AI technology is platform agnostic, working seamlessly across various eCommerce stacks like Shopify and ClickFunnels.Connect with Haafiz:Guest Contact InfoLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inflektionLinks Mentioned:Inflection.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fernan Chacon was born in Venezuela during one of the country's worst financial crises. At the age of 15, his father, who was the sole financial provider for the family, abandoned them, cutting off almost all financial support. This challenging situation pushed Fernan to take matters into his own hands. Without his mother's knowledge, he sold the only valuable item he owned, a gold necklace, and used the proceeds to buy a computer and start an online business. Remarkably, this venture generated over $100,000 in profit within its first year.At 16, with the help of his stepfather, a U.S. citizen, Fernan moved his family, including his mother and younger brother, to the United States. Shortly after, he purchased a Tesla Model 3 but was scammed out of $15,000 by an older man. Determined to rectify the situation, Fernan took the man to court, representing himself despite having no legal experience, and successfully recovered both his money and the car.Fernan enrolled in high school in the U.S., where he quickly made friends and launched another business in the logistics industry. This venture also achieved significant success, generating around $100,000 in its first year. However, his high school experience took a turn when he was arrested over a misunderstanding related to a kid's game. This incident led to rumors and the alienation of some of his friends, with even his best friend turning against him. The experience prompted Fernan to drop out of high school during his junior year, just after spending a night in jail, allowing him to focus entirely on his business.In the year following his decision to leave school, Fernan's business flourished, earning $700,000, driven in part by his determination to prove his doubters wrong. His company continued to grow, and just last year, it surpassed $10 million in revenue, with a 409A audited valuation of $17.6 million by Carta.Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Fernan Chacon about becoming a successful entrepreneur as a teenager. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How having a tumultuous background doesn’t prevent people from starting successful businesses. - How companies need help managing the complex process of moving goods globally.- Why using an app to manage shipments provides visibility and optimization. - How it’s important to leverage data to optimize supply chains because it ensures timely delivery and reliable service. - How Kevin Harrington and Fernan wrote a book together which is coming out on September 17th!Connect with Fernon:Guest Contact InfoLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/fernan-chacon-37879520b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relational leadership and management authority Cheryl L. Mason, J.D. is a TEDx speaker, author and CEO and Chief Catalyst of Catalyst Leadership Management—a firm helping CEOs, senior leaders, companies, and teams develop the skills and tools to lead with authenticity and empathy while leveraging strategy, analytics, vision, and change management to improve morale and trust to realize record-breaking results. As the fourth Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed—and first woman and military spouse—to serve as the CEO/Chairman of the VA Board of Veterans' Appeals, The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason has a proven track record of leading with an impactful morale-boosting, people-centric approach. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Cheryl Mason about her book, Dare to Relate. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How people can use life’s challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth.- Why leaders need to adapt to post-pandemic changes and different generational expectations.- How engaging with and listening to your employees can strengthen your business. - Why it’s important for business owners to make their employees valued. - How walking around and interacting with your employees can lead to significant organizational improvements. Connect with Cheryl:Guest Contact InfoFacebookfacebook.com/catalystleadershipmgmtLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/cheri-cheryl-mason-b231838Links Mentioned:catalystleadershipmgmt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert L. Day is the passion behind weAudit.com. He firmly believes that saving companies is saving jobs and ultimately saving families. As Managing Partner of weAudit.com, Robert is highly focused on driving all aspects of the firm’s growth and strategic vision. Since its inception in 2009, under Robert’s leadership, weAudit.com has evolved from a modest start-up to America’s #1 Credit Card Processing Auditing Firm. Published in 2023, Robert's newest book, The Great American Heist - How Credit Card Processors Steal Businesses' Profits (foreword written by Kevin Harrington from the hit TV show Shark Tank), gives a behind-the-scenes look into the world of deceptive overbilling showing just how it’s done, further cementing his authority in the field of credit card processing. (Available at major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book outlets.) Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Robert Day about uncovering hidden credit card fees. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How WeAudit.com was born out a desire to help businesses avoid unnecessary fees and reclaim lost profits. - How WeAudit.com focuses on saving companies’ money by identifying and eliminating hidden fees in credit card processing. - How saving companies in turn saves jobs and supports families.- How credit card processing lacks sufficient oversight, allowing processors to add unauthorized fees. - How it’s important for successful businesses to focus on customer satisfaction and ethical business practices. Connect with Robert:Guest Contact InfoTwitter@Robert_L_DayFacebookfacebook.com/weauditLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weauditcomLinks Mentioned:WeAudit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store. John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half their colleagues have a differing ability. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $700,000 for their charity partners. Most of all, they are spreading happiness one pair of socks at a time. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with John and Mark Cronin about creating a crazy successful sock company.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How directly engaging with your clients turns them into repeat customers who promote their product by word-of-mouth.- Why it’s important to create opportunities for people with different abilities. - How John’s Crazy Socks blends a social mission with commercial goals, while focusing on creating opportunities with different abilities. - Why it’s important to create a positive customer experience for clients and a great work environment for employees. - How integrating social goals with business objectives and promoting inclusivity and community engagement has led to the success of John’s Crazy Socks. Connect with John and Mark:Guest Contact InfoX@JohnsCrazySocksInstagram@johnscrazysocksFacebookfacebook.com/johnscrazysocksLinkedInlinkedin.com/company-john-s-crazy-socksLinks Mentioned:johnscrazysocks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob King is an author, closing coach, filmmaker, and sales superstar. He consults with sales teams and sales professionals of all types—from retail to in-home sales to business-to-business—bringing One-Call Magic to pitches, curing slumps, boosting team performance, and turning total strangers into happy customers, often at the very first meeting.His directorial debut, Psycho Beach Party, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was still on the staff favorites shelf when the last video rental store was shut down.Bob has won numerous awards from various employers, including “Sales Star of the Year” many years running at his current job.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Bob King about his book, The Joy of Closing.Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How The Joy of Closing aims to redefine closing by demonstrating its positive aspects and utility in business and personal growth. - Why trust and service create happy customers ensuring sustained business success. - How trust is crucial when it comes to securing and retaining customers. - Why having a cohesive and effective pitch is essential for a successful closing. - How maintaining contact with your customers post-sale is vital to secure referrals and repeat business. Connect with Bob:Guest Contact InfoInstagram@bobking3400LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/bob-king-7a37951Links Mentioned:joyofclosing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damion Lupo is an American Sensei and a highly sought-after Financial Mentor to the elite. He is the author of six books and the creator of accelerated learning programs that focus on achieving financial and spiritual mastery. With over 20 years of martial arts study and financial training, Damion has dedicated his life to guiding individuals toward financial transformation and empowerment.Damion's mission is ambitious: to lead 3,000,000 people from financial confusion to clarity and power. He envisions a shift in society where 1% of America is reinvented, breaking free from the financial shackles imposed by a system rife with corruption and cronyism. His goal is to inspire and empower individuals, particularly women, to achieve financial freedom and abundance.Driven by a deep love for his students and a firm belief in their potential, Damion has designed a transformation process that taps into the inner strength and wisdom of each individual. He believes that every person has the right to live a life of freedom and joy, free from the chaos of financial illiteracy. Through his teachings, Damion helps his students unlock their potential, enabling them to design, develop, and control their financial futures.Damion's ultimate mission is to empower people to move from a mindset of victimhood to becoming victors of their own lives. He is committed to guiding individuals from financial scarcity, fear, and chaos into a life filled with wealth, hope, and happiness. His books, videos, and learning programs are tailored for those who are ready to take action and embrace accountability. Damion Lupo believes that wealth is a choice, and he is dedicated to inspiring others to achieve financial freedom through personal financial mastery.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Damion Lupo about transforming the construction industry with Frame Tech. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How EQRP allows people to invest their retirement funds in assets like real estate, startups, Bitcoin, and gold. - How Frame Tech went from an idea on a napkin to a $463 million enterprise in two years.- Why Frame Tech is projected to become a unicorn with a billion-dollar valuation within 18 months. - How Frame Tech reimagines framing and the construction of houses. - How having trust in business partnerships is vital for success.Connect with Damion:Guest Contact InfoX@damionlupoLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/damionlupoLinks Mentioned:damionlupo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Beckcom is one of the leading lawyers of his generation. Brian's peers have voted him a Texas Super Lawyer 14 years in a row, and every single year he has been eligible. Brian is also a Board-Certified Expert in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a recognition shared by less than 2% of lawyers.Brian has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients, and he and his law firm have obtained record-setting settlements and verdicts in a wide variety of significant legal cases.Brian is also a Computer Scientist & Philosopher. He created and hosts the popular podcast "Lesson from Leaders with Brian Beckcom."Brian is a military "brat," a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a single-digit golfer, a former college basketball player at Texas A&M, a four-year member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, and an accomplished freshwater and saltwater fly fisherman.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Beckcom about turning personal tragedy into legal triumph. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How serving others should be a key leadership principle. - Why trusting your instincts is a crucial aspect of effective leadership. - How hiring remote employees and specialized contractors allows for a lean and agile law firm. - Why it can be difficult to find new ways to add positive value to the world.- How having freedom in your work life equates to having wealth and being able to do the things you want to do. Connect with Brian:Guest Contact InfoX@VBattorneysInstagram@vbattorneysFacebookfacebook.com/vbattorneysLinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vbattorneysLinks Mentioned:vbattorneys.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Arthur Ray is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and consultant who has worked with over 1 million people from 146 countries through his coaching and leadership programs. He is the author of six books, and has appeared on numerous TV shows including Oprah, Larry King and the Today Show. In 2009, he lost everything after a tragic accident and became homeless with $20M in debt. He has since rebuilt his life using the same strategies he teaches his clients. His story is told in the CNN documentary, Enlighten Us. Ray is on a mission to positively impact a minimum of one billion lives and businesses worldwide.Bersabeh Ray was born in Iran in 1981 during the Iran-Iraq War. Growing up, her childhood disappeared into a cloud of death, violence, sexual abuse, and instability. She experienced many traumatic events such as witnessing the military force take her parents when she was only four years old. Her family escaped to Pakistan when she was seven and eventually smuggled themselves to the United States. She faced many challenges growing up, such as not speaking English, falling into gang behavior and drug culture. Bersabeh was in abusive relationships for years before finding the self-confidence and courage to leave. In 2013 she met James Arthur Ray and she helped him rebuild his life after he lost everything. As an intuitive consultant, Bersabeh helps people heal from their past and take their power back.Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with James Arthur Ray and Bersabeh Ray about turning adversity into success. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:- How overcoming adversity helps people with their personal growth and allows them to find a deeper connection to their values. - Why it’s important to be honest about your pain and struggles during personal development. - How spiritual connectivity plays a vital role in finding personal fulfillment. - Why critical thinking and independent research are critical to understanding the world. - How people should take a stand for the truth instead of being swayed by controlling narratives. Connect with Arthur and Bersabeh:Guest Contact InfoX@JamesARay@BersabehRayInstagram@jamesarthurandbearrayFacebookfacebook.com/officaljamesarthurrayfacebook.com/bbaghaeeLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/jamesarthurrayLinks Mentioned:harmonicwealthglobal.comJamesray.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices