SharkPreneur

After an accident, one wrong move can weaken your case, cost you money, and make an already difficult situation even worse.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Brent Stewart, Lawyer at Stewart Law Offices, who explains why injured individuals should seek legal advice early, the risks of giving an insurance company a statement before speaking with an attorney, and how lawyers assess the broader financial and personal impact of an injury. Brent also discusses the importance of investigation, documentation, client relationships, and maintaining a family-oriented culture while growing a multi-office law firm.

Key Takeaways:

→ Injuries can have financial consequences that extend far beyond the immediate medical bills.

→ Seeking legal advice early can help injured people avoid mistakes that may weaken their recovery.

→ The value of an injury case involves more than medical bills and can include lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, and other damages.

→ Injured people have the burden of proving their injury and may need to participate actively in the legal process.

→ Thorough investigation can uncover evidence that significantly alters how an accident and injury are understood.

Thirty-one years ago, Brent Stewart built Stewart Law Offices on a single conviction: when someone's life is turned upside down by injury or loss, they deserve an attorney who treats them like family.

Over the past three decades, Brent has grown Stewart Law Offices into a thriving practice with a team of ten dedicated attorneys and seven office locations — each attorney committed to the same standard of care Brent built the firm on. And yet, Brent still shares his personal number. To him, every client deserves to know that if they ever need to hear directly from the man who built this firm, that door is always open.

Connect With Brent:

Website: https://www.stewartlawoffices.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StewartLawOffices

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartlawoffices/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewart-law-offices-llc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-stewart-7341b910/

X: https://x.com/StewartLawLLC

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewart_law_offices

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsXVgzn84taqmH0F3vJ5Eg

One flawed assumption in a high-stakes deal can turn an exciting opportunity into an expensive legal problem.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Joe Prencipe, Managing Partner of Prencipe International, who discusses the legal risks business owners face when buying, selling, and scaling companies. Joe explains why due diligence, buyer vetting, strong contracts, experienced legal counsel, and careful negotiation are critical when significant money is at stake. He also explains how litigation often hinges on leverage and psychology, and why entrepreneurs need to rethink legal protection as their businesses grow.

Key Takeaways:

→ High-stakes transactions require more scrutiny than routine business decisions.

→ Buyers can get into serious trouble when excitement replaces proper due diligence.

→ Sellers should thoroughly vet a buyer’s finances and ability to close.

→ Requesting proof of funds and financial information is a normal part of protecting a deal.

→ Litigation often involves leverage, psychology, and an understanding of the other side’s weaknesses.

Joe Prencipe is a top-ranked international attorney with 19 years of experience and the Managing Partner at Prencipe International. He began his career in Tokyo at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and later practiced at Baker McKenzie LLP. He has also worked with the U.S. S.E.C. Division of Enforcement and the Seattle City Attorney’s Office, and has served as legal counsel at Virgin Hyperloop One. Joe has built and sold two technology businesses and currently owns multiple businesses, including Westport Winery. He advises business owners and high-net-worth individuals on major transactions, litigation, M&A, and strategic legal matters.

Connect With Joe:

Website: https://prencipe.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeprencipe/

The best leaders do more than give direction. They build the trust, clarity, and commitment that inspire people to succeed together.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Robert W. Mixon, Jr., owner of Level Five Associates Inc. and a Major General, USA (retired), who shares leadership lessons from more than three decades in the U.S. Army and from his transition into corporate leadership and consulting. He explains why authentic leadership requires vulnerability, listening, adaptability, and a culture of commitment rather than mere compliance. General Mixon also explores decision-making under uncertainty, tactical patience, organizational change, and the principles leaders can use to guide teams through increasingly complex environments.

Key Takeaways:

→ Authenticity and vulnerability can distinguish exceptional leaders from purely transactional leaders.

→ Effective leaders listen to understand rather than simply waiting for a chance to respond.

→ A culture of commitment is more powerful than a culture of compliance.

→ Leaders need to regularly ask meaningful questions and assess organizational culture.

→ Becoming too attached to a plan can prevent leaders from recognizing changing conditions and from listening to valuable advice from their teams.

At the time of his retirement from the Army in 2007, Major General (Ret) Robert W. Mixon, Jr., was Commanding General, Division West, First Army, and Fort Carson, Colorado, having previously commanded the 7th Infantry Division. Throughout his more than 30 years of active service, he commanded armor and cavalry units at every level, including platoon, company, battalion, and brigade. Robert also held critical staff positions, including serving as deputy executive assistant to General Colin Powell, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Before assuming command of the 7th Infantry Division, he led the Army’s Task Force Modularity, an integrated team of highly skilled military and civilian experts charged with changing the Army’s force design while at war.

After retiring, Robert joined Magnatag Visible Systems in Macedon, New York, as President. In 2009, he became Executive Vice President of CDS Monarch, a 501(c)(3) based in Webster, New York, that provides life and job transition services for over 1500 people with developmental disabilities. He also helped found the Warrior Salute Program for Veterans with PTSD and TBI. He and his wife moved to Melbourne, Florida, in 2020. 

Robert, co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Cows in the Living Room: Developing an Effective Strategic Plan and Sustaining It (2014) and author of the Amazon Best New Release We’re All In: The Journey to a World-Class Culture (2017), is an active blogger who publishes bi-weekly videos and blog posts. He has taught leadership in executive education programs at the Olin Business School of Washington University at St. Louis and the Cox Business School at Southern Methodist University. For five consecutive years, he has been selected for the Teaching Excellence Award at SMU. In December 2023, he published his latest book: The Power of Being All In: Why Today’s Transformative Times Demand Transformational Leadership. It immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller in 5 leadership categories. 

Connect With Robert:

Website: https://robertmixon.substack.com

https://www.levelfiveassociates.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevelFiveAssociates

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/level-five-associates/

X: https://x.com/levelfiveassoc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClp-MK0vsoRaI0yvMdZTs1A

What if feeling stuck isn't a sign that you have no options, but a sign that you need to reconnect with who you are and what you do best?

In this episode of SharkPreneur, Seth Greene interviews Ashley Stahl, CEO of Wise Whisper Agency, who shares how her career evolved from counterterrorism and national security to speaking, entrepreneurship, and helping other thought leaders turn their ideas into influential talks and personal brands. She explains how to identify your zone of genius, distinguish between pushing through and making a career U-turn, and uncover the original thinking that makes your message stand out. Ashley also explores how speakers can move beyond telling inspirational stories to create actionable, transformational content that builds authority, generates opportunities, and makes a lasting impact.

Key Takeaways:

→ Career decisions should be guided by your strongest skills and natural gifts, not simply by the subjects or activities you enjoy.

→ Spending roughly 70% of your time in your zone of genius and 30% stretching into new areas can create a balance between contribution and growth.

→ A career does not always have to provide a sense of purpose, but it should give you a meaningful way to contribute.

→ Original thinking does not require inventing an idea nobody has ever heard before; it can come from expressing familiar ideas through your own perspective and experience.

→ One powerful talk can create opportunities far beyond the stage, including clients, book deals, licensing opportunities, and greater authority.

Ashley Stahl runs Wise Whisper, a boutique speaking agency that's helped hundreds of clients craft signature speeches and secure speaking engagements on hundreds of BIG stages worldwide. Ashley is also the international bestselling author of YOU TURN: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career; host of the You Turn Podcast (ranked among the top 100 mental health shows on Apple in the US); and a keynote speaker with a top 100 most-viewed TEDx talk on YouTube. With a Master’s degree from King’s College London’s Department of War Studies and a Master’s in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, Ashley began her career in counterterrorism and learned speechwriting while working for the government.

Connect With Ashley:

Website: https://wisewhisperagency.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleystahlcoaching/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleystahl/

X: https://x.com/ashleystahl

Law firms can spend heavily on marketing and still not know what is actually generating new cases.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Nick Cohen, Esq., COO at Matador Solutions, who explains why law firms should focus less on vanity metrics and more on lead tracking, cases generated, and measurable return on investment. He explains how Google reviews, referrals, high-intent search, and emerging AI platforms such as ChatGPT are reshaping how potential clients find and choose attorneys. Nick also discusses the shift from traditional SEO rankings toward AI citations and mentions, and outlines the three areas he believes smaller law firms should prioritize over the next year.

Key Takeaways:

→ Law schools generally do not teach attorneys how to market, manage, or grow a law firm, leaving many lawyers with a major business knowledge gap.

→ Traffic and impressions can become vanity metrics if they do not translate into qualified leads and new cases.

→ High-intent searches are more valuable than broad traffic because they come from people actively seeking legal help.

→ AI search is beginning to influence how consumers find attorneys, with some users moving directly to tools like ChatGPT rather than starting with Google.

→ Referrals remain highly valuable because they typically convert at a higher rate than cold internet leads do.

Nick Cohen, Esq., is Matador’s Chief Operating Officer and a licensed California attorney. He began in legal marketing at 12, learning to code and generate business online. After earning his business degree from USC’s Marshall School, he managed more than $10M in digital ad spend at a Los Angeles e-commerce company. He then attended Loyola Law School on a merit scholarship in the evenings while working at Matador during the day. He now brings both legal expertise and performance marketing experience to Matador’s 160+ law firm partners.

Connect With Nick:

Website: https://www.matadorsolutions.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matadorsolutionsllc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matador.solutions/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matador-solutions-llc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickecohen/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matadorsolutions809

More traffic, more automation, and more outreach will not fix a growth problem if you do not know exactly where your funnel is breaking down.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Nas Vou, Founder and CEO of Do It Digital, who shares how service-based businesses can build more predictable lead generation by refining their offers, identifying the right prospects, and tracking metrics throughout the sales funnel. He explains how LinkedIn can be an effective extension of an existing marketing strategy, why businesses should test an outreach approach before automating it, and when personalization matters most. Nas also explores how AI is reshaping marketing, the growing importance of founder-led authority, and why businesses need to balance technology with genuine human connection as they scale.

Key Takeaways:

→ Strong lead generation starts with a compelling offer and a clearly defined ideal customer profile.

→ When traffic is not converting, the solution is to pinpoint the exact point in the funnel where prospects are dropping off.

→ LinkedIn works best as an additional distribution channel for marketing strategies that are already producing results elsewhere.

→ Providing useful free content or value can help build engagement before asking a prospect for a meeting or a sale.

→ Founder-led businesses can differentiate themselves by establishing authority through their unique experience, results, knowledge, and perspective.

Nas Vou is the founder of Do It Digital, an award-winning agency that helps founders and service businesses win more clients through LinkedIn outreach funnels, web design, and SEO. After 15 years in sales and over $500,000 in corporate deals, he now installs and coaches founders to build acquisition systems that enable clients to book 4–5 dream meetings a month without paid ads. Nas is also the host of ‘CEO Insights,’ the go-to podcast for the latest in business strategy and leadership.

Connect With Nas:

Website: https://doitdigital.agency/

https://profile.doitdigital.agency/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doitdigitalmarketing

https://www.facebook.com/nasvoucoaching/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doitdigitalmarketing

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/do-it-digital-marketing/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasvou/

What if the key to growing online is not attracting the largest audience but creating a place where people genuinely feel connected and want to return?

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Lea Rosenberry, Head of Community at Chatter Social, who explains how the platform evolved from a content-focused social network into a community-first environment centered on live interaction and meaningful connection. She explains why community can be more valuable than audience size, how data helps identify the behaviors that keep people engaged, and why making newcomers feel welcome is critical to long-term retention. Lea also explores live podcasting, virtual events, creator monetization, personalized onboarding, and how Chatter Social hopes to foster more authentic human connection in an increasingly AI-driven digital world.

Key Takeaways:

→ Strong online communities are built on connection and belonging, not on simply producing more content.

→ Features such as video, live rooms, screen sharing, and groups can help users find and connect with people who share their interests.

→ Community platforms can become more effective by using real user behavior and engagement data to guide product decisions.

→ Podcasts can become more interactive when hosts bring live audiences into the experience and invite listeners to join the conversation.

→ Creator monetization tools, such as peer-to-peer tips, can help increase both engagement and platform retention.

Lea Rosenberry is the Head of Community at Chatter Social, an interactive streaming platform that brings people together in real time. A lifelong educator and IT trainer, she has spent her career helping others adapt to new technologies and build confidence in the digital world. She now applies those skills to cultivate vibrant, supportive communities where people feel connected and empowered to thrive. 

Connect With Lea:

Website: https://chattersocial.io/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatter_us/

X: https://x.com/chatter_us

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chattersocial.io

Creating great content can build an audience, but owning the rights, distribution, and the business behind that content can create far greater long-term value.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Rachel Renee, Founder and CEO of GOAT MOVES INC., who explains how the OG Network is building a streaming platform that gives independent creators greater access to distribution, clearer agreements, and more control over their intellectual property. She explains why ownership matters in the creator economy, how licensing and distribution can turn content into a long-term asset, and why millions of views alone do not necessarily translate into sustainable wealth. Rachel also explores brand integration, programmatic marketing, international content, and how businesses can participate in original productions to reach audiences across multiple media channels.

Key Takeaways:

→ Independent creators can benefit from understanding not only how to produce content but also how licensing, distribution, and ownership work.

→ Owning intellectual property lets creators continue benefiting if a piece of content becomes popular months or even years after its original release.

→ Streaming platforms can differentiate themselves by creating simpler processes and more accessible pathways for independent productions to reach audiences.

→ Strong distribution requires reaching audiences across multiple channels, not just uploading content and hoping viewers will discover it.

→ Inclusive media platforms can create opportunities for creators from diverse cultures, countries, and content categories rather than focusing on a single, narrow audience.

Rachel Renee is a CEO, investor, entrepreneur, media executive, and business strategist whose work spans technology, media, consulting, commerce, and cultural innovation. As CEO of Chameleon Holdings, she oversees a growing portfolio of businesses that connect people, ideas, and opportunities through entrepreneurship, storytelling, and emerging technologies.

Her career reflects a unique blend of creative vision, operational excellence, and long-term ecosystem building, enabling her to bridge business, entertainment, and community development.

Connect With Rachel:

Website: https://linktr.ee/Rchl_Renee

https://rachelrenee.me/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rchlrenee/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rchl_renee

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rchlrenee/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4F-PjLgjAAWtsl-riCfxSQ

A packed bar can look wildly successful from the outside while quietly losing money behind the scenes.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Chris Schneider, Bar Business Coach, who shares why many bars struggle not because they lack customers, but because owners often lack the financial systems, pricing discipline, labor management, and business acumen needed to protect margins. He explains the importance of prime cost, hiring for attitude rather than experience, creating a memorable guest experience, and making dozens of small operational improvements that collectively improve the bottom line. Chris also explores how AI can support back-office operations, why owners need to rely on data instead of instinct alone, and what he would change first when turning around a struggling neighborhood bar.

Key Takeaways:

→ A bar can be packed with customers and still lose money if pricing, labor, entertainment, and other operating costs are not properly managed.

→ Hospitality businesses often struggle when passion and operational experience are not paired with strong business and financial skills.

→ Prime cost, which combines labor and the cost of goods sold, is one of the most important metrics bar and restaurant owners need to monitor.

→ A clean, well-maintained restroom can strongly influence how guests perceive the overall cleanliness and quality of the entire establishment.

→ Delivering an exceptional guest experience can generate more valuable word-of-mouth marketing than many traditional advertising methods.

Chris Schneider bridges three critical areas in hospitality: operations, financial systems, and education. A former bar owner, he learned firsthand how to be profitable by managing neighborhood bars where every decision impacts the bottom line. His experience at Intuit as a QuickBooks Live Manager exposed him to patterns across thousands of small businesses, revealing that success comes from better systems and smarter use of financial data.

Chris later taught hospitality at Ivy Tech, where he refined his ability to turn complex challenges into repeatable systems. He now coaches bar owners using his MCC Framework—Mindset, Concept, Culture—to improve profitability and operations.

He hosts The Bar Business Podcast, reaching listeners in 100+ countries, and is the author of multiple industry books. Chris helps independent bar owners build profitable, system-driven businesses that align with their vision.

Connect With Chris:Website: http://barbusinesscoach.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbusinesscoach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbusinesscoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-schneider-74732021/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyvnkceZSVsRMTJdnB4SuQ

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't the market, but how you are leading it?

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Sir Richard Harpin, Founder and Former CEO of HomeServe and Sunday Times Bestselling Author, who shares the lessons he learned building HomeServe from a £50,000 startup into a global company that ultimately sold for more than $4.1 billion. He explains why copying proven models can be smarter than chasing originality, how founders become bottlenecks, and why hiring the right leadership is essential when a company reaches its next stage of growth. Richard also explores the difference between real growth opportunities and shiny-object distractions, the importance of acting quickly on talent decisions, and the traits he looks for when investing in entrepreneurs and scaling companies.

Key Takeaways:

→ Testing a business model at small scale before expanding can reveal whether the economics are strong enough to support growth.

→ Entrepreneurs can lose momentum when they keep adding ideas instead of staying focused on the opportunity already working.

→ Businesses often get stuck around the $10 million to $15 million revenue range when owners become distracted and stop fully developing their strongest business.

→ One of the hardest growth decisions for a founder is hiring someone better suited to run the day-to-day business.

→ International expansion often requires local leadership because credibility, relationships, and buying behavior differ by market.

Sir Richard Harpin is an entrepreneur, investor, and business leader who co-founded HomeServe in 1993 with a £50,000 investment. HomeServe was built to make home repairs easier and more reliable. It grew from a fragile startup into a multinational FTSE 100 company serving millions of customers before being sold in 2023 for £4.1 billion.

Raised in Yorkshire, Richard began trading as a child and, as a teenager, built and sold his first business. His leadership philosophy emphasizes focus, disciplined execution, persistence, and close listening to customers.

Today, Richard helps mid-sized companies scale into enduring businesses by investing, writing, and advising founders and leadership teams. A regular columnist for The Sunday Times, he shares lessons shaped by decades of growth, setbacks, and hands-on experience building successful companies.

Connect With Sir Richard:

Website: https://www.richardharpin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard_harpin/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rharpin/

TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/richard_harpin/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessleaderUk