SharkPreneur

Fast Growth Principles

Tim Cakir, SquadOne.io

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 720 Tim Cakir

Tim Cakir is the founder of SquadOne.io. He is half French, half Turkish and lives in Barcelona. He's a growth consultant, professor and entrepreneur. He loves discussing startups, personal growth, tech and SaaS.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Tim Cakir about fast growth principles.

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

●    Why you want your sales and marketing to be looking at the same metrics.

●    How basing commission off of different goals can rile up your employees.

●    Why you and your team should be more data informed instead of data driven.

●    Why it’s important to document every single one of your ideas.

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Search Engine Optimization

Kris Reid, Ardor SEO

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 697 Kris Reid

Originally from Brisbane, Australia. Kris Reid studied Software Engineering at the Queensland The University of Technology. Pretty much, as soon as graduated, Kris moved to London to work in Finance for some very big names including Euroclear and Visa Europe. 

When the financial crisis hit, Kris lost his job as near everyone in finance and headed back to Australia with tail between legs. Kris had always built desktop applications, so he wanted to learn web programming. He decided to build a simple online game called Mob Warrior. As the game came to fruition, Kris thought about how to get people to the website to play the game. Kris started to learn about search engine optimization. This marked the inception of what will be Ardor SEO. 

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kris Reid about search engine optimization.

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

●    How many entrepreneurs make the mistake of building themselves a job.

●    Why it’s important to build a business that doesn’t revolve around your work.

●    How the riches are in the niches.

●    Why podcast appearances can help with your SEO rankings.

●    How having a higher price point attracts better clients.

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ardorseo.com

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Virtual Events

Arianna Rehak, Matchbox Virtual Media

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 696 Arianna Rehak

Arianna Rehak is the CEO and Co-Founder of Matchbox Virtual Media, which is a virtual production company passionate about hosting conversations that matter. Her humble entrepreneurial spirit blossomed at the young age of 7 when she earned $1.15 USD (adjusting for inflation is $1.74) renting out art supplies to her underwhelmed neighbors.

Fast forward a few years, and life plopped her into the ever-welcoming arms of the association community. She grew a digital publication and online community for association professionals, and in this context created her first virtual conference. Her passion lies in bringing people together to co-create, so much so that she might have named her company Gestalt (had “gestalt” been a more attractive word.)

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Arianna Rehak about virtual events.

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

●    How many conferences became virtual events due to COVID-19.

●    Why putting together teams can be incredibly important when working virtually.

●    How virtual events aren’t just moving everything onto Zoom, they are more complicated than that.

●    Why virtual events are less distracting for people attending the events.

●    Why many people prefer virtual events as opposed to in-person events.

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@matchboxvirtual

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matchboxvirtual.com

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The E-Myth Revisited

Michael Gerber, MichaelGerber.com

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 695 Michael Gerber

Michael E. Gerber is the author of the NY Times mega-bestseller, for two consecutive decades, "The E-Myth Revisited" and nine other worldwide best-selling E-Myth books concerning small business entrepreneurship, leadership, and management.

Additionally, Michael E. Gerber has written 19 industry-specific E-Myth Vertical books co-authored by industry experts, for Attorneys; Accountants; Optometrists; Chiropractors; Landscape Contractors; Financial Advisers; Architects; Real Estate Brokers; Insurance Agents; Dentists; Nutritionists; Bookkeepers; Veterinarians; Real Estate Investors; Real Estate Agents; Chief Financial Officers; and soon to be, HVAC Contractors and Plumbers.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Michael Gerber about his book, The E-Myth Revisited.

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

●    How small businesses fail consistently by the millions and why that is.

●    How the 8-Fold Path is for anyone who imagines being an entrepreneur.

●    What the 8-Fold Path is and the different steps you can use for a better business.

●    Why entrepreneurs need to focus on the great result they want to produce.

●    How people don’t retire from the purpose of their lives.

Connect with Michael Gerber:

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@MichaelEGerber

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linkedin.com/in/michaelegerber

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Michaelgerbercompanies.com

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Personal Injury Litigation

Alex Litowsky, Rosen Injury Law

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 694 Alex Litowsky

Alexsandra “Alex” Litowsky joined Rosen Injury Law in March 2021 as an associate litigation attorney. With her, she brings experience to the litigation aspects and strategies of cases involving car crashes, tractor trailer and other truck crashes, as well as slip/trip and falls and other premises liability matters.

Ms. Litowsky graduated from Montclair State University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Education. While working full-time as a marketer and legal case manager for a medical provider and surgery center, she completed her Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law (“NSU Law”), where she graduated first in the evening division in May 2020.

During law school, Alex excelled both in and out of the classroom and was the recipient of numerous accolades. She was a member of NSU Law’s Trial Association, serving on the executive board as Vice President of Teams. She went on to represent NSU Law in multiple Trial Competitions, including the Buffalo Niagara National Mock Trial Competition in New York, where she and her team finished in first place, bringing NSU Law a National Title. During the championship round of that competition, she received the award for “Best Advocate”. In addition, Alex coauthored the case file Carter v. Colonial Casino & Racetrack which went on to be used as the problem in the “Capitol City Challenge”, a national mock trial competition hosted by the American University Washington College of Law in Washington D.C. As a result of her skills in advocacy, Alexsandra was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers, an award given to the best advocates for that graduating year.

Alex’s other academic accomplishments include receiving numerous Cali Awards for obtaining the highest grade in classes, receiving the Student Bar Association Award for Academic Excellence, as well as the Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association Silver Star Award, and being named NSU Law’s Student of the Year for 2020.

Alex is dedicated to the relentless and zealous advocacy of those who have been injured, ensuring each victim receives the justice he or she is entitled to under the law.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Alex Litowsky about personal injury litigation.

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

●    How many people don’t know what to do when they get in an accident.

●    Why being prepared for litigation gives lawyers the upper hand in the pre-suit stage of a lawsuit.

●    How being patient and building on the case allows people to get more in the long run.

●    Why people should consult a lawyer immediately after getting in an accident.

●    How it’s better to have a little bit of great business instead of a lot of good and bad business.

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@rosen_injurylaw

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roseninjury.com

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Better Legal

Chad Sakonchick, BetterLegal

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 693 Chad Sakonchick

Chad Sakonchick is the founder and creator of the company BetterLegal, which seeks to provide a one-stop-shop for business and entity formation in all 50 states. If you are a business law attorney or solo practitioner that wants to offer services to your clients to help them create legal entities for their businesses, this can save you time, money, and effort.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Chad Sakonchick about his company, BetterLegal.

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

●    Why pivoting can sometimes be the best thing you can do for your business.

●    How BetterLegal helps people fill out legal forms quickly and efficiently.

●    Why it’s important for companies to grow as their customers grow.

●    How humans should do what they are good at and leave what they can to robots.

●    Why LegalZoom might not be the best decision for you and your company.

Connect with Chad:

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@BetterLegalC

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@betterlegal.co

Facebook

Facebook.com/BetterLegal-104368021068838

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/betterlegal

Links Mentioned:

BetterLegal.com

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Parenting with Impact

Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, ImpactParents.com

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 692 Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus

Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus are the co-creators of ImpactParents.com – an online community, award winning blog, and service organization – helping parents all over the world guiding complex kids to become capable, independent adults. Together they host the Parenting with Impact Podcast.

Elaine and Diane are certified coaches with personal experience raising children with challenges such as ADHD, anxiety and more, and extensive experience in guiding parents to raise their complex kids with confidence and charm.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus about their podcast, Parenting with Impact.

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

●    How ImpactParents teaches parenting techniques as coaches not therapists.

●    How many parents discover their challenges while discovering their children’s challenges.

●    Why traditional parenting methods don’t take into account the neurobiology of a child.

●    How many children with neurodivergence struggle with executive decision making.

●    Why we need to meet children where they are to raise successful young adults.

Connect with Diane and Elaine:

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@impactparents

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@impactparents

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linkedin.com/company/impactparents

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Impactparents.com

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Selling Your Business

Howard Stross, Stross Law Firm

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 691 Howard Stross

Howard Stross is the founder of Stross Law Firm, P.A. and has over 41 years of legal experience. He helps clients with business law, entity formation, business succession planning, asset protection, estate planning, and real estate transactions. Mr. Stross is a Board-Certified Attorney in real estate law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Howard Stross about selling your business.

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

●    Why entrepreneurs shouldn’t sign contracts without a lawyer looking at them first.

●    How business owners need to plan their exit many years in advance.

●    Why you need to keep the employees happy while exiting your business.

●    Why speeding up the sale’s process of a business is never a good idea.

●    How not planning an exit ahead of time is one of the biggest mistake business owners make.

Links Mentioned:

strosslaw.com

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Secrets to a Successful Startup

Trevor Blake, trevorgblake.com

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene Episode 690 Trevor Blake

Trevor Blake built three successful startups and sold them for more than $300 million. Now he's written a complete instruction manual that covers everything the budding entrepreneur or existing business owner needs to know to build the career or business of their dreams.

Studies show that over the course of an 8-hour workday, the average employee works for just 2 hours and 53 minutes. Trevor’s method teaches how to structure organically productive 5-hour workdays rather than 8-hour days that are actually padded with distractions and the survival tactics (reading the news, multiple mini-breaks, social media surfing etc.) that workers have learned as coping mechanisms for the daily grind.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Trevor Blake about his book, Secrets to a Successful Startup.

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

●    How successful entrepreneurs have to claim back their individualism.

●    Why you can’t come up with good ideas just listening to others’ advice.

●    How success comes from self-confidence and a tendency to set big goals.

●    Why entrepreneurs should set their exit strategy before raising capital.

●    How it’s important to have a structure that allows you to be quickly adaptable. 

Connect with Trevor:

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trevorgblake.com

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Mass Tort Secrets

Terry Dunken, The Dunken Law Firm

– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 689 Terry Dunken

Terry Dunken, our Roundup lawsuit lawyer, has represented clients for more than 25 years. His many years of legal practice bring a strong understanding of the law and how to maximize the value his clients receive in their cases. Terry works tirelessly in the case work-up phase of litigation to ensure that his clients’ best interests are served. Litigation is always stressful and Terry’s calm demeanor brings peace of mind to his clients through this difficult and adversarial process.

The Dunken Law Firm prides itself on its professional approach to the law and its systematic approach to outworking the opposition and doing anything and everything necessary to protect the well-being of our clients.

Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Terry Dunken about his book, Mass Tort Secrets.

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

●    How a mass tort involves individual lawsuits against the same defendant.

●    Why mass tort cases take a long time and a lot of interaction with other people.

●    How mass tort attorneys need to hire a number expert for economic modeling.

●    Why tort attorneys need to carefully select their co-counsel.

●    How mass tort world had its most successful year in 2020.

Connect with Terry:

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@MassTortInst

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thedunkenlawfirm.com

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