SharkPreneur

828: “Cuban” Estate Planning , Leslie Marenco, Trust Counsel

“Cuban” Estate Planning

Leslie Marenco, Trust Counsel

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 828 Leslie Marenco

Leslie V. Marenco is a partner who focuses her practice in the areas of Asset Protection, Estate Planning, and Corporate Transactions. Leslie is an attorney dedicated to helping both domestic and foreign families and businesses make the very best legal decisions throughout their life. She develops lifelong relationships with her clients, serving as a trusted advisor to them and to their families. Leslie expertly guides her clients as they preserve and protect their assets and legacies, including their intellectual, spiritual, and human assets.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Leslie Marenco about the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How the coordination of your assets including your business and estate plan is crucial.

- Why your estate planner needs to know what your corporate documents say when planning your retirement. 

- How people don’t realize the tax consequences that could happen by changing ownership of properties. 

- Why people should be seeking good advice from their estate planners and attorneys.

- How professionals in similar fields are a great way to gain new clients.

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https://trustcounsel.com

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827: Inventing Our Modern Communication Systems , Aleksander Szlam, Szlam Enterprises

Inventing Our Modern Communication Systems

Aleksander Szlam, Szlam Enterprises

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 827 Aleksander Szlam

For the past several years, Aleksanader Szlam has provided consulting services focused on helping businesses achieve incredible results through strategy, technology and innovation. 

Previously, as Chairman and CEO of Melita International, Inc. and Inventions Inc. (businesses he founded in 1979 and renamed in 2002 under the trading name of eShare Communications, Inc.), Mr. Szlam and wife Halina took the companies from one-employee business operating out of their garage and evolved it into a publicly traded, profitable debt-free global leader. The innovations and business solutions conceived by Melita Int’l and Inventions Inc laid the foundation for Call Centers and the intelligent Customer Interaction Management (CIM) industry, with its presence in 45 countries. Company’s first innovation, the auto dialer and inbound/outbound call processing systems were used by schools to alert parents of child’s absence and by utility companies for emergency notifications and deployment of service personnel. 

Mr. Szlam’s personal vision, and the foundation of his business philosophy, is to provide solutions that enhance communications and benefit people around the world. Throughout Mr. Szlam’s career, he has been a driving force behind establishing contact center industry standards, including: student truancy dialers, answer detection, predictive dialing, Caller ID, inbound/outbound call blending, skills-based intelligent call routing, announcing ‘predicted hold time’ with options for call back, Computer Telephony Interface (CTI) enabling PABXs to serve Call Centers, etc., while building solutions based on innovative technologies and human factors. As a prolific and active inventor, Mr. Szlam’s name is associated with more than 50 US and International patents and more than 100 pending applications throughout the world, for hundreds of technological inventions and business solutions, including technologies upon which global contact center industry and mobile telecommunications are built today. 

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Aleksander Szlam about inventing our modern communication system.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How discovering what people need before they know they need keeps entrepreneurs on the cutting edge. 

- Why entrepreneurs should want to create solutions that help people live a better life.

- How working with someone close to you can be beneficial for your company.

- Why merging with a multi-million-dollar corporation might not be in the best interest for your company.

- How you want to hire people for your company who are committed team players.

Connect with Aleksander:

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LinkedIn

Linkedin.com/in/aleksander-szlam-793160

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826: Art of Tea, Steve Schwartz

Art of Tea

Steve Schwartz, Art. of Tea

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 826 Steve Schwartz

Steve Schwartz is known by many authoritative figures in the tea industry as a Master Tea Blender. He has blended award winning teas under our Art of Tea brand and his blends have won awards offered under our private label program for tea companies around the world. His drive and passion for expanding people’s knowledge and history of tea is captivating. Steve has lectured sold out tea blending classes for World Tea Conventions and frequently travels to offer educational programs on tea and tea blending.

Through his travels in Asia, India, Africa and the Middle East, Steve and Art of Tea have developed close relationships with farmers and distributors. These personal relationships, a hallmark at Art of Tea, make possible the offering of top tier organic teas and select botanicals, while ensuring that both employees and teas are treated with great respect. At Art of Tea, our intensive care program combines aesthetics with passion, flavor and high-quality control.

Art of Tea offers Customized Tea Menus, Retail Teas, Pyramid Tea bag Line, Hospitality Tea Program, Customized Blends, and Training.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Steve Schwartz about his brand, The Art of Tea.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How hiring people is important but must be done to grow your company.

- Why you should focus on what you’re good at and hire people to do the rest.

- How there will be people out there who love to do what you hate doing for your company.

- Why it’s important to constantly focus on innovation as an entrepreneur. 

- How innovation includes listening carefully to what your customers are looking for.

Connect with Steve:

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Twitter

@artoftea

Instagram

@artoftea

Facebook

facebook.com/TheArtOfTea

Links Mentioned:

artoftea.com

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825: Reasonable Business Law , Bryan Yarnell, Volk Law Offices

Reasonable Business Law

Bryan Yarnell, Volk Law Offices

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 825 Bryan Yarnell

Bryan J. Yarnell, Esq., has been admitted to the Florida Bar (1996), Texas Bar (1998), all Florida and Texas Federal District Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Yarnell first attended Louisiana Tech University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering graduating summa cum laude (1987). He joined the US Navy while in college and upon graduation he began teaching Nuclear Physics at Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando. After completing his service in the U.S. Navy (1993), Yarnell attended Harvard Law School and received his juris doctor degree graduating cum laude (1996).

Mr. Yarnell has worked at multi-national law firms, midsized local Florida lawfirms, and has been a solo practitioner. He also has represented an oil company and a treatment center as their outside general counsel. He primarily advised the oil company, publicly traded, on SEC and contract issues. He also advised a closely held treatment center as outside counsel on various healthcare related issues and business issues. 

He now practices in a mid-sized firm in Melbourne, Florida since 2019. He has focused his practice on contract drafting, business formation, operating agreements, construction contracts, and other transactional matters for local businesses.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Bryan Yarnell about reasonable business law.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How entrepreneurs need to understand the tax implications of starting a new business.

- Why business owners should have limited liabilities companies instead of partnerships.

- How corporations have stricter legal requirements than limited liability companies. 

- Why being too aggressive legally can have a counterproductive affect.

- How many courtroom meetings have been moved to online communication.

Connect with Bryan:

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LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/bryan-yarnell-92b881125

Links Mentioned:

volklawoffices.com

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824: Strategic Advisor Board ,Jason Miller, Strategic Advisor Board

Strategic Advisor Board

Jason Miller, Strategic Advisor Board

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 824 Jason Miller

Jason Miller is a seasoned CEO with overwhelming passion to help other business owners and CEO’s succeed. He has mentored thousands of people over 2+ decades. Jason major strengths are in Project Management, Hyper Company Growth, Scaling and Strategic & Operational implementation. Jason has built several companies of his own from the ground up since 2001.

Jason has a specialty in helping businesses create a passive system of income and guiding other business owners through the rough waters of “Growing” and “Scaling” their company in sequence. Jason currently operates The Strategic Advisor Board, Miller & Company as well as other companies with multiple brands to include a full-service Marketing Agency, Staffing Agency and a Government Contracting Branch were services can be provided for multiple agencies of the US Government. (And more).

Jason is a bestselling published author in the business world to include a 3x international bestseller and his 7 published books have been featured at Barnes and Noble, stores worldwide and are also available on Amazon. Jason donates all his book sales to “Homes for Hero’s” of which donations have played a part in building multiple homes for Wounded Warriors. Jason has also been featured in Voyage Denver Magazine twice for being one of Colorado’s most inspiring companies. He has also been featured on Forbes Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, GMA, ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS and many more. Jason holds an MBA in business and continues to educate himself as a lifelong learner.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Jason Miller about his company, Strategic Advisor Board.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How small business owners must be able to hyperfocus on growing and scaling.

- Why you can’t use a cookie cutter approach when helping a business.

- How business owners should identify their mission and then stick to it.

- Why the structure of the business is the most important aspect when scaling.

- How managing your time can be a big challenge as an entrepreneur. 

Connect with Jason:

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Twitter

@BoardStrategic

Instagram

@strategicadvisorboard

Facebook

facebook.com/strategicadvisorboard

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/strategic-advisor-board

Links Mentioned:

strategicadvisorboard.com

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823: Using Blockchain Technology to Reinvent the Advertising Industry , Matt Wasserlauf, BLOCKBOARD

Using Blockchain Technology to Reinvent the Advertising Industry

Matt Wasserlauf, BLOCKBOARD

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 823 Matt Wasserlauf

Matt Wasserlauf, one of the original disruptors of the TV business, is known as the visionary who revolutionized advertising by enticing television advertisers to invest their marketing dollars online. In 2020, iMedia recognized Matt with the “Conviction Award” for his unwavering belief and conviction in the future of video beyond TV. In 2004, he founded Broadband Enterprises (BBE), the industry’s first online video company and co-founded the mobile video platform Torrential in 2013. He recently sold Torrential to the television company ITN, the leading unwired broadcast network.

In May of 2019, Matt Wasserlauf launched his newest, and arguably most exciting venture yet, BLOCKBOARD; a new digital distribution platform service that utilizes Blockchain technology to distribute videos. As advertisers continue to shift their attention towards OTT and non-linear television, Matt Wasserlauf created BLOCKBOARD to ensure trust, full transparency, and verification in the shifting advertising landscape.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Matt Wasserlauf about using blockchain technology to reinvent the advertising industry.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How blockchain can help rebuild some of the components of the video marketplace.

- Why it’s important for people to have transparency with their advertising.

- How BLOCKBOARD turns infomercials into high performing digital video ads.

- Why many companies are hesitant to change and how that can be detrimental.

- How BLOACKBOARD wants to help businesses grow and scale to their greatest potential.

Connect with Matt:

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Twitter

@Blockboardco

Instagram

@blockboardco

Facebook

facebook.com/blockboardco

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/video-ico

Links Mentioned:

myblockboard.com

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822: Senior Insurance Marketing , Todd Brauch, Senior Insurance Marketing

Senior Insurance Marketing

Todd Brauch, Senior Insurance Marketing

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 822 Todd Brauch

Todd Brauch has over 30 years of experience in the life and annuity industry. He has his FLMI and ACS designation also Life, Health, and Annuity License. Given his wealth of experience and insurance knowledge he is an asset to the Senior Insurance Marketing team.

Todd is an avid member of several organizations and loves spending time with his wife and two sons – as well as time on the family farm.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Todd Brauch about marketing insurance to seniors.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How Senior Insurance Marketing helps supplement Medicare for seniors.

- Why insurance agents are leaving a lot of the table by only offering a Medicare supplement sale.

- How Senior Marketing Insurance helps alleviate a wide array of expenses, so you beneficiaries can be left with more.

- Why Senior Marketing Insurance offers more than Medicare supplements.

- How insurance agents can serve their client better by making sure they have the right coverage.

Connect with Todd:

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Instagram

@seniorinsurancemarketing

Facebook

facebook.com/simkt

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/simkt

Links Mentioned:

simkt.com

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BestsellingBook.com

Vikrant Shaurya, BestSellingBook.com

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 821 Vikrant Shaurya

Vikrant Shaurya is the CEO and Founder of BestsellingBook.com. He’s also the author of two #1 bestsellers: P.O.W.E.R: The Success Mantra, and How to Write a Bestseller: Become a Bestselling Author, Attract High-Value Clients, and Skyrocket Your Authority. 

Vikrant is the most-viewed author for “eBook Publishing” on Quora and is recognized by the National Academy of Bestselling Authors.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Vikrant Shaurya about writing a bestselling book.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How BestsellingBook.com can help you write your book and get it out there.

- Why having a bestselling book can help you establish yourself as an authority.

- How BestsellingBook.com offers more than 50 services for self-publishing authors.

- Why having a strong business is a great starting point for writing a book.

- How many people fail at writing a book because they don’t have an outline and procrastinate.

Connect with Vikrant:

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Instagram

@bestsellingbookdotcom

Facebook

facebook.com/bestsellingbookdotcom

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/bestsellingbook

Links Mentioned:

BestsellingBook.com

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From $100, to $1 Million and Beyond on Amazon

Robyn Johnson, Marketplace Blueprint

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 820 Robyn Johnson

Robyn Johnson has been heralded as one of the country's foremost leaders on the topic of selling and marketing products on Amazon.com. Robyn has been a guest on shows like Entrepreneur on Fire, Confessions of A Marketer, and is a SEMrush Academy professor. 

Robyn is the co-founder of Marketplace Blueprint, a digital agency that specializes in listing optimization and advertising on Amazon. She has over a decade of experience of selling online on Amazon, eBay, and other eCommerce venues. 

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Robyn Johnson about making $1 million on amazon.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How many brands need help navigating how to sell their product on Amazon.

- Why you shouldn’t be afraid to start things that no one else will do.

- How being a reseller isn’t glamorous or fun but it’s still a great way to start a business.

- How many people in the Amazon space stumbled on being an entrepreneur.

- Why you should get your feet wet on eBay before moving to selling on Amazon.

Connect with Robyn:

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Twitter

@AMZRobynJohnson

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/robynjohnsonaz

Links Mentioned:

MarketplaceBlueprint.com

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819: Disrupting the Skin Care Industry , Dr. Reid Maclellan, Cortina Health

Disrupting the Skin Care Industry

Dr. Reid Maclellan, Cortina Health

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 819 Dr. Reid Maclellan

Reid Maclellan, M.D. is the Founder and CEO of Cortina Health, Inc. Dr. Maclellan also is an Adjunct Professor of Plastic Surgery at both Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital where he practices and teaches translational medical research. Cortina Health, an artificial intelligence healthcare company, has a mission to restore the “care” in healthcare and improve quality of life for both patients and physicians.

Cortina Health combines its proprietary patent pending AI-assisted teledermatology solution with its national network of board-certified dermatologists to provide patients with an immediate diagnosis and treatment plan all from the comfort of the patient’s home. Cortina’s compounding pharmacy then formulates and delivers the customized medications to the patient’s doorstep. Cortina’s platform automatically connects with the patient regularly to ensure a true continuity of care.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Reid Maclellan about disrupting the skin care industry.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How Cortina is a virtual teledermatology that is available in all 50 states.

- How you get your results from a board-certified dermatologist in 24 hours with Cortina, unlike a traditional practice that may take 6 months to get you in.

- Why everyone in America should have access to elite, board certified dermatologists.

- How the secret to success is surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you.

- How Cortina’s dermatologists have seen over 100,000 patients collectively.

Connect with Dr. Maclellan:

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Twitter

@getcortina

Instagram

@getcortina

Facebook

facebook.com/GetCortina

LinkedIn

Linkedin.com/company/cortinahealth

Links Mentioned:

cortinahealth.com

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