Are you ready to scale your business without the overwhelm? Discover how automation and AI can help you drive traffic, generate leads, and create video content while you sleep.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Reed Floren, The Solopreneur Automator, who shares his journey from early internet marketing to revolutionizing his business with AI-driven automation. Known for his expertise in marketing and automation, Reed has helped six-, seven-, and eight-figure entrepreneurs scale their businesses efficiently. With his innovative use of AI to automate video creation, lead generation, and social media content, Reed is paving the way for marketers to optimize their operations while saving time and money.

Key Takeaways:

→ Why speaking with industry leaders can accelerate your career.

→ How AI-driven automation enables entrepreneurs to scale video content with minimal effort.

→ How Facebook Ads with broad targeting can generate leads for under $1, enabling high-volume, profitable campaigns at scale.

→ AI scripts and video generation tools enable people to produce hundreds of videos daily.

→ Why it’s vital to optimize video ads and content using automated rules in Facebook Ads to improve performance and reduce waste.

Reed Floren is “The Solopreneur Automator,” the entrepreneur who teaches founders to scale without hiring teams. He designs AI agents that handle sales conversations, follow-ups, client support, and audience growth 24/7 - turning busywork into profit. Reed has trained thousands of marketers worldwide to use automation as real leverage, not hype, and build businesses that run even when they don’t.

Connect With Reed:

Website: https://automatedaimarketer.com/index617911

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

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

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

You don’t really know how alone you are after a wreck until the insurance company starts talking.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Darrell Burrow, a Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Attorney at Burrow & Associates, who shares what he’s learned over nearly 30 years representing injured people in Georgia. Darrell explains why insurance companies aren’t there to “do the right thing,” why most people leave money on the table, and what to do in the critical moments after a wreck. He also discusses building a values-driven law firm, fostering a culture of client empathy, and preparing the next generation of attorneys to carry the torch.

Key Takeaways:

→ The first call you should make after a car crash or personal injury is 911.

→ Photos at the scene can become critical evidence.

→ Documenting injuries immediately can make or break a claim.

→ If the police don’t file a report, Burrow & Associates can help by using a self-report form to create an official record.

→ Making sure each client has an excellent experience is intentional, as most clients are often scared and overwhelmed.

Darrell Burrow is an accomplished attorney with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate personal injury and bankruptcy cases. Born in Alabama and raised in Virginia, he earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1992 and began his career clerking for Judge John Bush. In 1996, with the support of his wife, Darrell opened his own practice in Atlanta, which has since expanded to multiple offices across Georgia. Over the course of his career, he has successfully handled more than 30,000 cases, earning a reputation as a trusted advocate and advisor. Beyond the courtroom, Darrell is a devoted family man who values faith, fitness, and the outdoors. Whether boating, golfing, or camping under the stars with his children, he embraces life with a spirit of adventure while remaining deeply committed to his clients and community.

Connect With Darrell:

Website: https://legalatlanta.com/

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

X: https://x.com/burrow_assocLLC

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063763112141

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burrow-associates-llc/

What if an AI agent could negotiate your car deal while you keep your phone on silent?

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Zach Shefska, Co-Founder & CEO of CarEdge, a platform using data, software, and services to make car buying fair, fast, and transparent. Zach explains how CarEdge evolved from a YouTube channel with his veteran car-salesman father into a suite of tools—pricing data, a concierge team, and an AI negotiator—that level the playing field for buyers without trying to eliminate dealerships. He shares how the business model aligns incentives, why “human-in-the-loop” AI matters, and how trust and speed can beat opacity and pressure.

Key Takeaways:

→ CarEdge began as a YouTube channel teaching people how to buy cars and has grown into a platform with millions of monthly viewers plus tools and services that support the entire purchase journey.

→ The company offers negotiation-ready data, an AI negotiator that engages dealers on your behalf, and a human concierge team made up of former dealership pros who can run the process end-to-end.

→ Zach designed the model to avoid dealer pay-to-play by charging consumers for help, which means dealerships receive educated, motivated buyers without subscription fees or low-quality lead churn.

→ The mission is not to destroy dealerships but to make transactions fairer and faster, which can still serve dealer interests by improving close rates and reducing negotiation friction.

→ Dealership profits are typically driven by finance and insurance products rather than the new-car sale itself, so CarEdge focuses on fair vehicle pricing while educating consumers on F&I decisions.

Zach Shefska is the co-founder and CEO of CarEdge, a platform dedicated to reforming the automotive retail experience through radical transparency, consumer empowerment, and digital innovation. His journey from tech executive to mission-driven entrepreneur exemplifies a deep commitment to building purpose-driven solutions that challenge exploitative norms.

Connect With Zach:Website: http://www.caredge.com/ 

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

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

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

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What happens when podcast host, master marketer, and referral system pioneer Seth Greene takes the hot seat and gets grilled on his biggest wins, toughest failures, and the real story behind 2,000 videos and a no-ask referral empire?

In this rare role-reversal episode, Sharkpreneur host Seth Greene is interviewed by Peter Murphy Lewis, founder of StrategicPete.com. Seth opens up about the mindset, methods, and mistakes behind his entrepreneurial journey. From selling his house using Facebook ads to building a no-ask referral system that earned him three Dan Kennedy Marketer of the Year nominations, Seth shares the behind-the-scenes moments that have shaped his success. You’ll hear about painful lessons, martial arts-inspired leadership, and how he has created nearly 2,000 videos without burning out.

Key Takeaways:

→ What happens when a podcast host becomes the guest on his show.

→ How shifting your mindset can turn rejection into opportunity.

→ How one simple idea created a referral system that works without asking.

→ The connection between martial arts and modern leadership.

→ Why consistency, not perfection, is the secret behind 2,000 videos and counting.

Peter Murphy Lewis is the founder of StrategicPete.com and a seasoned fractional Chief Marketing Officer, known for helping CEOs transform messy, scattered marketing data into clear, actionable strategies that drive serious growth. With a rare blend of creative storytelling and strategic insight, Peter brings over a decade of experience in marketing leadership, positioning brands for exponential success. He's also a television host and lifelong storyteller, passionate about uncovering what makes entrepreneurs and businesses tick. Whether he’s advising a startup or optimizing a legacy brand’s digital ecosystem, Peter thrives on clarity, impact, and connection.

Seth Greene is the nation’s foremost authority on how to grow your business with 50 DREAM affiliates and our founder, growing us to the Inc 5000 list in 2023. He is the co-host of the Sharkpreneur podcast with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington, which was named the number 6 business podcast to listen to. Seth is a 9 time best selling author who has been interviewed on NBC news, CBS news, Forbes, Inc, CBS Moneywatch, and the only person in history to be nominated three years in a row for the prestigious GKIC Marketer of the Year award. Seth is a serial entrepreneur and has founded four successful businesses.

Connect With Peter:

StategicPete.com

Facebook

LinkedIn

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Nick Nanton is an award winning director,[4] agent, and author. He is a 5 time Emmy Award winner for directing and producing the short films Jacob's Turn, Esperanza, Mi Casa Hogar, and Visioneer.[5][6][7][8] Nanton is a 13 time Telly Award winner and has co-authored several best-selling books.[9] He is the founder and CEO of The Dicks and Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency.[10][11][12]

Nanton has been interviewed by The New York Times for his expertise in business branding and growth strategies, co-authors a regular column in Fast Company and has been featured in "The Next Big Thing," radio program and podcast.[13] He has been cited by other publications for his expert views on celebrity marketing and social media such as the Los Angeles Times and the Orlando Sentinel.[14][15]

Nanton is a partner at the law firm Dicks & Nanton where he practices liability, trademark, and entertainment law.[16][17] He was voted "Best of the Bar 2007" by his peers as published by the Orlando Business Journal.[18] Nanton is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange Country Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has also served on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar's Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section and was also the Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association's Entertainment Law Section.

In 2008, Nanton and partner J.W. Dicks, Esq. co-wrote, "Celebrity Branding You" which went on to become an Amazon #1 best-seller in multiple categories. Other works by Nanton include Building The Ultimate Network.

In 2013, one of Nanton's books, Story Selling, made the Wall Street Journal bestseller's list.[19]

In 2015, Nanton was named to the 40 under 40 by the Orlando Business Journal [20] and his business was named #9 fastest growing UF owned business[21]

In 2016, Nanton won an Emmy in Topical-Documentary for Return to Esperanza.[22]

Nanton currently serves on the board of the X_Prize_Foundation.

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AJ is proof of the power of branding. He began his entrepreneurial journey in the same way he began life—dirt broke and against the odds. Nonetheless, AJ set out to impact lives across America as a motivational speaker. With no capital, limited education, and little experience, he knew that in order to achieve the success he would have to develop an unfair competitive advantage.

AJ became obsessed with learning how to build a brand that would get attention and convey his unique value in the marketplace. He realized that in order to win in business…a brand needed to connect emotionally, personally, and authentically. Today, AJ is a sought-after keynote speaker who has spoken to hundreds of audiences across the globe.

It didn’t take long for colleagues and social media followers to notice AJ’s success and talent for branding and social media strategy. As demand for his expertise grew, AJ realized entrepreneurs and businesses needed a systematic process for developing a brand strategy to attract and engaged with their ideal clients and customers. He created that systematic process and D6Media was born.

Only 6 months after launching D6Media, AJ captured the attention of some of the best minds in branding, including Bernt Ullmann, CEO of Celebrity Lifestyle Brands and the “Chief Brand Accelerator” behind global and celebrity brands like FUBU, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Levine, Nikki Minaj, and many others. Soon after, a partnership was created and today D6Media provides brand strategy and development services for top celebrities, pro athletes, and lifestyle brands.

When he’s not building his business empire, AJ spends his time trying new restaurants with his wife, hanging out with his three kids, and working out at the gym. He also has a blast finding exciting and perhaps, even dangerous experiences that invigorate his spirit.

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Anthony Franck is on a mission to help people market themselves into new opportunity, growth, sales and profits in their business by showing them how to become the “Go-To" Expert people want to recommend and refer business to regularly.

He recently co-founded his new Live Event Immersion Experience “The Authority Maker Bootcamp” to help Authors, Coaches, Consultants, C-Suite executives and serial entrepreneurs improve their positioning, stay cutting edge on what they can do to outwork and out hustle the competition & Make More Profits.

Anthony Franck relies upon 17 years of “in-the-trenches” experience managing and leading people. He is passionate in his pursuit to understand what makes businesses grow and achieve success. He applies a “new-school meets old-school proven” perspective to every project, and provides his clients with the right set of strategies to implement so they can grow their business. Anthony Franck has an expertise related to Internet Marketing and all things Digital Marketing: Consumer Behavior, Marketing, Ads, Social Media.

In his downtime, Anthony enjoys beautiful Las Vegas weather, spending time playing frisbee golf or traveling with his clients to live events and seminars.

The Authority Maker Bootcamp is sure to help you grow your business and give you a MASSIVE leg up on your competitors. Building Relationships and teaching people how to monetize them is one of Anthony’s favorite parts about social media.

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It’s only natural that Kevin A. Guttman helps people with reverse mortgages. He’s been around real estate practically his whole life. His parents were realtors and investors in southern California. Kevin grew up tagging along with his dad to look at properties, and he learned early on what makes a good real estate investment.

As he got older, Kevin and his brothers began fixing up properties for their father, and eventually Kevin began managing them.

But before he began his own career in real estate, Kevin started on his life-long path of helping others. He spent years in the ministry and in the non-profit world. He traveled the country to raise money for projects in the developing world, helping people have clean water, medical clinics, schools, and enterprise loans to build businesses.

Since 2004, Kevin and his team have helped hundreds of homeowners get mortgages, with a close rate 50% above the industry average.

So why reverse mortgages? It’s all about helping people live the retirement lifestyle they deserve. Kevin says he’s met with so many seniors who are house rich and cash poor. They have no pension, they’re relying on Social Security, and many are working well past retirement age because they’re worried about their financial future. Kevin believes it’s his mission to inform and educate people, give them honest answers and advice, and help them consider their options.

On the home front, Kevin and his wife Sabrina have been married since 1988. They have five children and one grandchild. He’s proud of all of them, and he’s also proud that his customers like to tell him he treats them like family.

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My journey to becoming a speaker and coach was a non-traditional one and began when I was hired by the U.S. Customs Service several years after college.

I showed up at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center with long blonde hair, red, white, and blue fingernails and a pair of black high-top Guess sneakers instead of the stereotypical scowl and combat boots. As you can imagine, this did not go over well.

I envisioned sitting at a big mahogany desk with the official seal of the United States of America emblazoned on the name tag on the door to my office. What I got was an assignment to work on the rat-infested piers of New York with some pretty cranky men who didn’t think women should be part of their world. (Oh, I could tell you some stories…) And, no desk. And, no office.

I realized quickly that it was going to be VERY different than the detective shows I watched on television as a kid. (No, I was not going to be one of Charlie’s Angels.) And, I recognized that being my soft-spoken and speak-when-spoken-to self was not going to enable me to excel in this arena. I needed to find my voice.

Instead of Looking at What Others Are Doing, Focus on Your Own Journey.

On the job, some of the guys called me “Hair and Nails” and a few did their best to make my life a nightmare, publicly berating me and harassing me.

But, I worked side by side in filthy assignments in the heat, snow, and rain lifting boxes, driving a forklift, and sifting through smelly shipments on the contraband enforcement (narcotics interdiction) and EXODUS (money laundering) teams.

I was one of the fastest promoted women on the job, and while I can’t say I was the best at enforcement, I was smart, hard-working, quick-witted – and I found my voice.

Working in the New York area during 9/11, I worked 16-hour grueling shifts after losing my mentor in the Trade Center bombings. And, over time, I earned the respect from these tough-as-nails men as they treated me like one of the boys.

Yes, I held my own.

And, when I left federal law enforcement after 10 years, I left with pride, and the nickname “Mary F’in Sunshine”.

What I Learned was You Can Do Anything You Want without Compromising Who You Are.

While I began my job with a small-town naiveté and there were days when I was unsure of myself, I learned how to be strong, stand up for what I wanted (I had a no-profanity rule which the guys adhered to….LOL), how to work well with others (even the people you don’t like), not to take other people’s “crap” without being ugly, and how to trust my gut to the point where I now have a built-in “No B.S.” meter.

I studied leadership and the inner workings of what it takes to communicate effectively and build a personal brand.

The World is Made for Those who Learn How to Stand Out, Not Fit In.

I worked in a male-dominated industry where I had to learn how to communicate who I was, what I brought to the job, or become invisible. And, despite the rigors of 9/11, my deep compassion for others led me to helping some of my co-workers cope with the changing landscape and recognize that every day brings is a gift which brings the promise of a new beginning. (From my 1st book, Designing Your Destiny….)

My career in law enforcement was a challenging journey – and I walked through this because of Choice. Direction. Commitment. and Discipline and you can do the same with whatever you are seeking to achieve or move forward in your organization or personal life.

Vince Lombardi said, “Leaders aren’t born; they’re made. And, they’re made like anything else, through hard work.” You can develop what it takes to be a leader in your career and in your life. I studied personal leadership and effective management and supervision, and you can be taught the same principles and learn how to do this with ease.

People Follow the Person First, and Then their Great Plan.

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From mikedillard.com:

I’ve always believed that the greatest achievement each of us can strive for in life is to have the ability to create the world around you, so that it matches the dreams in your mind.

This is how the most advanced city in the world sprung from the desert sands of Dubai in less than 10 years.

How Bugatti built the 253 mph Veyron. How Steve Jobs created the IPhone. And how Paul Allen And Burt Rutan built Spaceship 1.

Whatever that dream may be in your mind… Whether it’s unlimited time with your family, a new dress, the chance to work full-time for your favorite charity, to design your dream home, or change the future of mankind through your leadership…

Having the financial means and the courage to say, “yes, I can make this real if I want”, is the ultimate expression of freedom that each of us can experience.

I approach life with a core belief that anyone can accomplish anything. That not only can one man or woman make a difference, but that it’s one man or woman who always makes the difference.

Hi, my name is Mike Dillard and I’m grateful that that our paths have crossed. My mission, and my purpose is to empower those who want to change their life, and change the world for the better, with the knowledge and skills they need to do so.

If you’re an entrepreneur, or want to become one, I believe I have some insights and experiences that can help you make an incredible impact in the lives of others.

When I’m not working, I do my best to experience as much as I possibly can during the short window of time we all have here…

In 2008 I received my first taste of motorsports during an off road excursion trip driving through the magical place that is Baja Mexico. I was hooked. Six months later I found myself on the starting line of the longest, and most dangerous race in the world… The Baja 1000.

If you’re one of the few people on the planet who’s ever had the privilege of a steak dinner and a cold beer at Mike’s Sky Ranch, we’re clearly kindred spirits…

Today I spend my free time racing in the SCORE and HDRA off-road series, and with the construction of the new Circuit of The Americas racing facility here in Austin, I’ve started to transition my focus to road racing in an effort to follow in the footsteps of my friend Patrick Dempsey.

When I’m not flying down a track at 160 MPH, you’ll find me at my ranch in the Texas hill country chasing chickens, feeding goats, tending to the organic greenhouse, or pinging steel with some 7.62.

And when I’m not in Texas, you’ll find me waving a stick at some trout in the mountains of Colorado, or traveling the world in search of the best food and fun that it has to offer.

Thank you for taking the time connect, and the best way to stay in touch is to subscribe to my email newsletter list.

– Mike

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Dr. Gary Richter is certified in veterinary acupuncture as well as veterinary chiropractic. As owner and medical director of Montclair Veterinary Hospital and Holistic Veterinary Care in Oakland, California, Dr. Richter understands the benefits of both conventional and holistic treatment methods. His professional goal is to provide a center where pets can receive effective holistic and regenerative therapies in conjunction with the highest quality Western medical care. He also places great emphasis on the well being of the pet owner, knowing that a sick pet can cause great strain and strong emotions. He instills this understanding in his staff and works to ensure that both pet and owner are treated with the utmost care and respect.

Dr. Richter’s professional interests are the integration of holistic and general practice veterinary medicine, regenerative medicine, and educating professionals and pet owners on the benefits of integrative care. Dr. Richter is a past-president of the Alameda County Veterinary Medical Association and has also served as the California Veterinary Medical Association’s Alameda county representative regarding animal disaster planning. He currently serves as the veterinary services liaison for the Oakland Medical Reserve Corps.

Dr. Richter and his two hospitals have been the recipients of over twenty local and national awards including “Best Veterinary Hospital”, “Best Veterinarian”, “Best Canine Therapy Facility” and “Best Alternative Medicine Provider”. Montclair Veterinary Hospital and its associated non-profit, The Pet and Wildlife Fund, was named a “Pillar” of Oakland for years of community service helping pets and wildlife in need. PetPlan also named Dr. Richter as one of the top ten veterinarians in the United States for 2011.

Dr. Gary Richter is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science, a Masters of Science in Veterinary Medical Science and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating with honors, Dr. Richter moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1998. He began his career as a full-time emergency medicine clinician and general practitioner in Berkeley, California. Dr. Richter has been the owner and medical director of Montclair Veterinary Hospital since 2002 and Holistic Veterinary Care since 2009.

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Lee Richter is an award winning, dynamic business innovator and a visionary recognized again by the San Francisco Business Times as one of their Top 100 Women Business Leaders in 2017. For more than 25 years, she has launched a dozen successful businesses in the financial, education and lifestyle sectors. Her unique vision and drive revolutionizes business as her companies produce hundreds of jobs, educate tens of thousands of people and make millions in revenue.

Lee is a business strategy genius. As the CEO of Richter Communications and Design Group, she is passionate about designing and launching marketing campaigns and products that represent her mission and her values. Her business acumen and talent has generated national and international results with clients such as Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Robertson Stephens, Autodesk, Stanford Research Institute, Edmunds.com, The Pet Concierge and Del Webb among others.

Lee would tell you that her life would not be complete without her family, friends, dogs, cats and community. She is a loving and devoted mother to her 11-year-old daughter, Abbey. Lee teaches Abbey how to be empowered every day, and with Lee’s help, Abbey became a best-selling author at the age of 9. Lee also helped her husband, Gary Richter achieve his dream of becoming a small animal and wildlife veterinarian and they own two veterinary hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Lee and her family love to travel and explore the world together.

Lee lectures and coaches veterinary hospitals and clinics throughout North America to improve their Public Relations and Marketing. This lets them generate more revenue while helping as many pet and pet owners as possible.

Contact Lee to find out how she can help grow your business.

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Jeffrey L. Wendel entered the financial services industry over 15 years ago with one goal: helping people better understand and navigate the world of personal finance. With a vision to build his firm based on trust and respect, Jeffrey L. Wendel has far exceeded that objective.

Jeff is an Independent financial consultant. He is also Life & Health Licensed in Ohio and Indiana. No client is too big or too small. Jeff has a proven track record for delivering sophisticated financial solutions and helping his clients with the guidance he provides.

"Putting my clients ahead of everything else has been the foundation for my business," said Jeff, "It has enabled my firm to enjoy many years of success in this community."

Jeff and his spouse Jodi, of 23 years, reside in Ft. Recovery along with their children, Cole, Cade, Cobe, and Cali, ranging in age from 11 to 20. Coaching is a major part of both personal and business life for Jeff as well. He has been coaching various sports teams for over 13 years, mainly focusing on his favorite sport: baseball. Whether a player or a client, Jeff believes that: "Behind every great player is a fearless coach, who refused to let them be anything by the very best."

Knowledge is power. It is also a good foundation for intelligent, well-considered decisions. When you have retirement in sight, sound decisions are vital in helping you pursue your goals and aid in avoiding costly mistakes that can affect your future.

As a financial professional, Jeff is committed to helping people just like you create solutions for their retirement assets. Once he understands your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals, his firm can work diligently to develop a program that carefully balances various financial strategies with preserving principal. Today's economic environment brings challenges. But along with challenges come opportunities and potential rewards. Jeff works closely with his clients to evaluate those opportunities and to help them get in a position to reap the rewards. He enjoys helping people build a solid financial foundation for the future.

Jeff created his business based on his strong family values where family always comes first, and at Wendel Retirement Planning, our clients are like family. We appreciate and take care of one another, so please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

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Since 2013, when I left my corporate career in sales and marketing, I’ve been using the internet to build and sustain my business. With a family to contribute to, and a 6 figure income to replace, I had to quickly figure out how to make this media monster work in my favor so I could create the comfort for my husband to continue to support my dreams of wanting freedom from the 9-5 misery!

In my four years, I’ve made tons and tons of mistakes, but most importantly I’ve learned tremendously from them and have created every program that I now offer around the systems and processes that I’ve created to help AVOID any more of those costly mistakes and start to see true success!

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What if the key to lowering your taxes, creating passive income, and building lasting wealth wasn’t real estate—but oil and gas?

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with Bryan Hancock, a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur. He has spent over 20 years building ground-up projects before pivoting into the oil and gas world. Today, he leads the Texas Freedom Fund, offering accredited investors access to high-yield energy investments backed by strong tax advantages and proven operators. Bryan shares how he transitioned from real estate to oil and gas, the powerful tax strategies he uncovered, and why he believes this is one of the best passive income opportunities available today.

Key Takeaways:

→ Why traditional real estate investors are missing a major passive income opportunity.

→ How there is a little-known tax advantage that could slash your income taxes.

→ Why oil and gas drilling is less risky than you might think.

→ How the Texas Freedom Fund helps investors create long-term cash flow and freedom.

Bryan Hancock is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and dealmaker with a track record of building successful private ventures across multiple industries, including oil and gas, real estate development, and private equity. As the driving force behind the Texas Freedom Fund, Bryan helps executives break free from corporate constraints by providing exclusive investment opportunities in high-potential energy projects. This private equity fund is designed for those looking to diversify their portfolios, capitalize on tax-advantaged oil and gas investments, and generate wealth through strategic partnerships.

Connect With Bryan:

Executive Connect

LinkedIn

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Bill Harris has been involved in personal development for nearly 40 years as a seeker, teacher, public speaker, author, musician, composer, therapist, workshop leader, and business owner. He has studied and practiced a wide range of traditional and modern transformational and therapeutic practices with a variety of teachers.

Bill has studied music composition with world-renowned Czech composer Tomas Svoboda and Spanish composer Salvador Brotons, is also a nationally known jazz saxophonist, and has been a private pilot since 1995, flying a Socata TBM 900.

Bill is a long time student of the brain and current brain research, contemporary psychology, the evolution of nonlinear systems (chaos theory), and the effects of a wide range of neuro-technologies on human change and evolution. He is a Certified Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming and is trained in Ericksonian Hypnosis.

The Founder and CEO of Centerpointe Research Institute, Bill is the creator of HolosyncÆ audio technology, used by well over two million people in 193 countries. Based on research at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the world-famous Menninger Clinic, HolosyncÆ calms the brainís limbic system, enhances the prefrontal cortex, and creates changes in the brainís electric activity, allowing the creation of meditative states, enhanced creativity, increased focus and concentration, increased willpower and ability to self-regulate behavior, and many other beneficial mental and emotional capabilities.

He is the author of two bestselling books, Thresholds of the Mind and The New Science of Super-Awareness.

Bill is also the creator of The Life Principles Integration Processô, a series of three online courses covering the practical utilization of cognitive psychology, metaphysics, and achievement psychology.

In addition to his own workshops and video courses, Bill is a frequent speaker at scientific and transformational forums, conferences, and podcasts and is known for his ability to explain difficult subjects in an engaging and easy to understand way. He has shared the stage with many top human potential leaders, including The Dalai Lama, Jack Canfield, Dr. Stephen Covey, and Ken Wilber, and in 2003 was invited to address the United Nations Values Caucus.

Bill is a member of the Advisory Board of Self Enhancement, Inc., an organization helping inner-city young people and a major donor to several charities helping underprivileged children; a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council started by best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul author Jack Canfield; and an Inaugural Member of Ken Wilberís Integral Institute.

https://specials.centerpointe.com/offers/nssa/seth/

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“I work with small companies and Fortune 500 companies to grow sales by finding overlooked opportunities and customizing the sales process to be more effective. I have worked with companies like Google, Sprint, Aflac, Toyota, GM, Ford and thousands more. I own and operate four companies that do almost 100m in annual sales and I’m also a New York Times best-selling author, international speaker, & considered the top sales training and social media expert in the world today.”

“SUCCESS IS YOUR DUTY, OBLIGATION, RESPONSIBILITY.”

Grant urges his followers and clients to make success their duty, responsibility, obligation, and to rise above out-dated, unworkable middle class myths and limitations in order to achieve true freedom for themselves and their families.

His straight-shooting viewpoints on leadership, the economy, small business, retail sales, employment, and headlines have made him a valuable resource for media seeking commentary and insights on real topics that matter.

Watch Grant on the top entrepreneur network Grant Cardone TV: Whatever it Takes, Cardone Zone, Power Players, Young Hustlers, The G&E Show, Confessions of an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investing, Network Marketing Moguls, Ask the Pro.

Amongst Grant Cardone’s stellar accomplishments are:

Internationally renowned business and sales expert.

Author of 7 sales and business books, including New York Times best seller “If You’re Not First, You’re Last” and Axiom Award Winner “Sell or be Sold.”

Creator of customized sales training programs for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, success-minded individuals and entrepreneurs.

A dynamic, highly sought after international speaker who captivates and motivates audiences with his engaging, entertaining and informative speaking style.

Offers practical insights on sales, marketing, branding and entrepreneurship via print, digital, TV and radio media.

Regularly appears on Fox News, Fox Business, CNBC, and MSNBC, and contributes to Entrepreneur.com, and Huffington Post.

Grant Cardone Sales Training University and Grant Cardone On-Demand Automotive Sales Training were introduced in 2010 and have become industry leaders for web-based sales training. These are comprehensive sales training and sales management courses provided online with over 1100 segments of content broken into exact modules and curriculums. Cardone’s online sales training universities provide sales meetings, testing, reporting, and sales solutions for every selling situation imaginable.

Cardone is heavily involved in civic affairs, charitable organizations and has been awarded commendations by The US Senate, US Congress, Los Angeles County, US Army and more.

Grant Cardone was named the #1 marketer to watch in 2017 by Forbes Magazine.

Cardone currently resides in Sunny Isles Beach, FL with his wife, actress Elena Lyons and their daughters.

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Dr. Joe Vitale is the author of far too many books to mention here. Here are just a few of them:

He wrote the bestseller, The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or anything else) from the inside out. It became a #1 bestseller twice, even beating the latest Harry Potter book.

He also wrote Life’s Missing Instruction Manual: The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth. It, too, became a #1 bestseller and was picked up by WalMart.

One of his most popular titles, Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More reflects an ancient Hawaiian practice, known as Ho’oponopono. A fan favorite, Joe has hosted multiple live events on the subject, nation-wide, and he has created quite a following on this title alone.

Joe also wrote the only book on P.T. Barnum’s business secrets, There’s a Customer Born Every Minute. He’s also written many more books on marketing and business, to name a few, Hypnotic Writing and Buying Trances: A New Psychology of Sales and Marketing. His latest book release is titled, The Secret Prayer.

Besides all of his books, Joe also recorded the #1 bestselling Nightingale-Conant audio program, The Power of Outrageous Marketing. Additionally, he’s also recorded the following audio programs for Nightingale-Conant, to name a few, The Awakening Course, The Missing Secret, The Secret to Attracting Money, The Abundance Paradigm, The Ultimate Law of Attraction Library and his latest, The Zero Point.

His popular title, Attract Money Now, is taking the world by storm as he is giving it away for FREE! It includes his easy7-step formula proven to manifest wealth.

Joe’s marketing methods have made people millionaires. He’s been involved with every aspect of marketing, from traditional direct mail to publicity to infomercials. He is the president of Hypnotic Marketing, Inc. and is the world’s first hypnotic writer. He created a home-study course called Hypnotic Selling Secrets — and made $450,000 in 3 days selling it online.

He’s being called “The Buddha of the Internet” and after his huge weight loss, “The Charles Atlas of the Internet.”

Known for his outrageous publicity stunts, Joe received local and national media attention from the likes of The New York Post for “The World’s First Canine Concert”(http://www.canineconcert.com/) in order to promote his bestselling book: There’s a Customer Born Every Minute – P.T. Barnum’s Secrets to Business Success book.

Joe is also one of the stars in the hit movie The Secret. He was seen on Larry King Live on November 16, 2006 and March 8, 2007. On March 6, 2007 Joe was interviewed on ExtraTV to talk about “Hollywood’s Latest Craze: The Secret.”

He was also featured in Newsweek’s March 5, 2007 issue, story titled: Decoding The Secret: http://www.newsweek.com/secret-does-self-help-book-really-help-95559

On November 19, 2007 he was a guest on CNBC’s “The Big Idea” with Donny Deutsch: http://www.mrfire.com/n8gc

For access to his current radio interviews, such as CNN radio, go to his Podcast page at: http://www.mrfire.com/interviews/

He is a sought out speaker who travels the world to such countries as Russia, Poland, Peru, Canada and Kuwait to spread his message on the law of attraction, “The Missing Secret,” ho’oponopono and much more. He was also a Keynote Speaker at the prestigious National Speakers Association Convention in San Diego, CA in July, 2007 and for Hay House “I Can Do It!” Conference in Austin, TX (2013).

In addition to The Secret, Dr. Vitale has been featured in a total of 15 movies so far. Some of them include: Try it on Everything, The Opus, Leap!, The Meta Secret and his latest film is titled The Abundance Factor.

Dr. Vitale discovered that there is a “missing secret” to success.

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Robert Fine Founder & CEO
VR Voice

In 2011 Robert launched the only printed magazine covering social media, The Social Media Monthly. In January 2014, he launched his second print title, The Startup Monthly. In May 2016, he launched VRVoice.co, a content vertical on all things virtual reality. In addition to his publishing endeavors, Robert continues to provide IT strategic planning consulting services to both the private sector and non-profit communities.

Robert was the Director of IT for International Operations at Conservation International (CI). Robert joined CI in 2000 to take responsibility for connecting all of CI’s thirty-five field offices to the Internet with broadband connectivity and a network connection to the CI headquarters in Washington, DC. During his 10 year tenure, he built an international staff of 25 IT professionals.

Robert has over ten years of additional work experience as a systems and sales engineer with various companies including CMGI, Hughes Network Systems, ioWave and Raytheon, as well as two of his own consulting companies: GeoPlan, Inc., and The Cool Blue Company. Robert has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Villanova University and a master’s degree in environmental science and public policy from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently pursuing his PhD at George Mason University and researching the linkages between investments in information technology and achieving conservation outcomes.

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Innovative entrepreneur engaged in building several successful companies over the past twenty years. Has pioneered the Champions League and leads the Gotham Ballers!

Champions League, Inc. is the developer of the Champions Basketball League and is a leading developer of professional athlete sports and marketing events. With over 4,500 professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, the U.S. sees over 1,000 of these athletes leave their leagues every year. This group of former professional athletes are on average 26 years old and the most accomplished athletes in their sport. Along All Stars and Hall of Fame professional athletes we organize these athletes creating events in person and online that extend the athletes career and creates fan and younger athlete opportunities to connect.

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John Lee Dumas is the host of Entrepreneurs On FIRE, an award winning Podcast where he interviews today's most successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. JLD has interviewed over 1400 Entrepreneurs and EOFire has over 1 million monthly listens. If you’re looking to accomplish your #1 goal in 100 days, John’s record setting Freedom Journal is for you!

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Organiponic, Inc. (OS) is focused on designing manufacturing and marketing state-of-the-art vertical hydroponic systems superior to current systems in use in retail/home gardening and commercial agriculture. The company has developed nine (9) systems, each designed for a specific market with a primary focus of high produce yields of quality lettuces, greens, and herbs. Our primary focus in 2016 and 2017 will be our consumer systems.

Consumer Systems: OS has three systems designed for the home, (1) Kitchen Counter Garden – 14-16 plants, (2) Table-top Farm - 24 plants, and (3) Wall Garden - 12 plants. Each system has features specifically designed with the end-user in mind, namely low price, ease of use and clean-up, and low ongoing cost for seeds & nutrients, etc. allowing for approximately 75% savings on fresh quality produce. The OS systems are designed to utilize natural light (with available optional LED lighting components). OS systems are durable, long lasting systems constructed with few moving parts.

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Steve Weiss is an entrepreneur specializing in building Online Marketing Machines acquiring users at scale. His main skill sets lie in both the execution and the building/training of teams that execute high-level growth hacking and customer acquisition initiatives.

Over the last 2 years, he has invested most of his time on both Facebook Ads for eCommerce customer acquisition and building high volume sales lead generation funnels for B2B customer acquisition.

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Kevin Van Eekeren started off as a logistics officer in a SWAT team after studying Criminal Justice at Illinois State University. After two years in that position he started Fulcrum Tactical, a charity that specialized in training SWAT teams nationwide. He spent two more years as a logistic officer before leaving to pursue his business endeavors full-time. In 2011 he successfully transitioned Fulcrum Tactical to a for-profit company. He then started a farm! It is called Fulcrum Farms and it focuses on producing meat and eggs in an environmentally sustainable way. In 2015 he sold Fulcrum Tactical and started Fulcrum Investing, a venture capital fund investing in startups nationwide. In 2016 he started hosting a podcast called Startup Static which has a planned release date of mid 2017 with a bifurcated focus on both the startup world and topics that affect our world, not just business.

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Christina specializes in superachieving and it is her personal mission to help individuals achieve more in life. She accomplishes this mission through her company, Quit Bleeping Around, and has published a series of books as well as a podcast show, all of which can be accessed at www.quitbleepingaround.com.

Prior to small business ownership, Christina spent over fifteen years in public service with a police department in California and the FBI. During this time, she worked on a variety of programs including the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program where she analyzed serial homicide and sexual assault cases in conjunction with state and local law enforcement officials, and the FBI’s Leadership Development Program where she led a team of facilitators to improve and shift the management culture in the Bureau.

Christina has a B.S. and M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership, an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Training and Performance Improvement, and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).

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What happens when a CFO with a knack for numbers and a passion for people builds an offshore HR powerhouse from scratch—and grows it to 500 employees without a single cold call?

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with John Sansoucie, founder of CogNet, an offshore HR powerhouse that now boasts over 500 employees and a place on the Inc. 5000 list. John reveals how he assists HR firms in scaling quickly by discreetly managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and accounting behind the scenes—often reducing costs by more than half. Find out how he transformed a labor crisis into a competitive advantage and why some of the industry’s leading players now rely on his extended office model.

Key Takeaways:

→ How a turnaround crisis led to a global HR empire.

→ Why one bold leap during COVID changed everything for CogNet.

→ The hidden cost most companies ignore when trying to scale.

→ What it takes to build a 500-person offshore team from scratch.

→ Why the “extended office” mindset is rewriting the rules of outsourcing.

John Sansoucie launched CogNet in 2004 after waking up in India with a bold vision, backed by 27 years of experience in TPA, HRO, and PEO. He has built and managed multiple global service operations and held senior executive roles at top HR outsourcing firms, including CFO at US Personnel and VP at Advantec. John holds a Finance degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from the University of South Florida.

Connect With John:

CogNet

Facebook

LinkedIn

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Ron Carson is Founder and CEO of the Carson Group, which serves financial advisors and investors through its businesses including Peak Advisor Alliance, Carson Institutional Alliance and Carson Wealth.

Peak Advisor Alliance gives financial advisors a coach, a plan and accountability to get organized so they can deliver results for their clients. Carson Institutional Alliance makes the complex simple for financial advisors by handling their marketing, compliance, technology, investment management and operations so they can grow their business. The financial advisors at Carson Wealth are just as good at explaining investments as they are at making them so clients fully understand what’s happening with their money at every stage of their financial journey.

Ron first began honing his core principles while working from his dorm room at the University of Nebraska in 1983: a tenacious focus on serving clients’ best interests; a relentless pursuit of excellence across every activity; and a burning desire to learn, grow intellectually and innovate. These driving principles enabled the Carson Group to grow to over $8 billion in assets under advisement, and have led Ron to receive countless accolades. He is continually ranked among the top advisors by Barron’s magazine and was one of only two independent advisors inducted into Barron’s inaugural Hall of Fame. Ron was named to Forbes list of America’s top wealth advisors, coming in at number 13 out of thousands of advisors. He’s also recognized by FinancialTimes and WealthManagement.com as one of the top RIA’s in the country.

Ron is one of the most celebrated and respected financial advisors in the industry — and is a sought after speaker, thinker and investment strategist. In the spring of 2012, Ron co-founded aRIA, a “think-tank” group comprised of six upstanding RIA firms and Advisor Growth Strategies, a consulting firm serving the wealth management industry. As a member of the Financial Advisor Council of CNBC, Ron also writes guest columns and provides a frontline perspective to the CNBC digital news team. In 2014, Ron joined The American College of Financial Services board of trustees, helping the industry by adding capacity and building our next generation of advisors. Ron’s academic credentials include being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Chartered Financial Consultant. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 registrations through Cetera Advisor Networks and Series 65 through CWM, LLC.

Ron is also actively involved in the community. He and his wife, Jeanie, founded The Dreamweaver Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling end-of-life dreams for seniors with terminal illnesses. He also founded the American Charitable Foundation – a foundation established for a more efficient disposition of charitable assets and served as a past President of the Child Saving Institute. He and Jeanie have served as Chairs for JDRF and helped the foundation raise over $1 million!

Ron has shared his success principles, as documented in his book, Tested in the Trenches, with audiences worldwide. Ron coauthored the New York Times best-selling book Avalanche, and the blueprinting process that goes with it. Together, these tools help advisors learn how to clarify their mission, vision and values by setting business and life goals. His most recent book, The Sustainable Edge, released in 2016, was written for business owners who are seeking a fuller, more rewarding work-life balance.

Ron and Jeanie reside in Omaha and have three wonderful children, two dogs and a cat. He enjoys spending time with his family, collecting and drinking wine, golfing, flying, pheasant hunting and he’s an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.

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Joe Kashurba started a freelance web design business when he was in high school and grew it into a digital agency with a world-class team and clients around the world. He went from building $300 websites to building $30,000 websites and managing 6-figure digital advertising budgets for some of the largest manufacturing and construction companies.

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Nathan Hirsch is a 28 year old serial entrepreneur who is an expert in hiring remote workers and eCommerce business. He co-founded his first company out of his dorm room in 2009 drop shipping products on Amazon.com and built it to sell over $20 million worth of products over 5 years. While scaling, Nathan discovered the power of outsourcing and ended up building an remote army of freelancers.

In 2015, Nathan co-founded and become the CEO of FreeeUp, an online hiring marketplace focused on connecting businesses with the top 1% of online workers in eCommerce, digital marketing, virtual assistance, and web development. The company has been growing at rapid paces (500%+ YoY) and has quickly become a top destination to hire online for over 2,500 businesses around the world.

Nathan has built his personal brand to be synonymous with online hiring and entrepreneurship through over 75 guest appearances on top podcasts: Entrepreneur on Fire with John Lee Dumas, Eventual Millionaire, and handfuls more. He continues to share his knowledge on building remote teams with everyone he comes in contact with and just recently joined the faculty at CEO Space.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FreeeUpMarketplace/

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Jaime Jay founded Slapshot Studio, LLC in 2013. He wanted a business that combined his life-long passion for the sport of ice hockey with his ability to build websites and thus the Slapshot Studio brand was born.

With his signature customer service and DIY “get-it-done” style, Slapshot Studio quickly became the go to web development company for many entrepreneurs and small businesses.

At the core, the Slapshot Studio team develops WordPress website solutions that convert by integrating technology platforms such as Chatbots, funnels, social media, and more.

Jaime is an amateur hockey player and starter geek who truly enjoys helping his clients build a solid foundation online that not only keeps his clients happy, but turns them into raving fans.

Since leaving the U.S. Army as a former paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division in 1994, he began working in corporate America. He worked for a couple different fortune 500 companies over the next 12 years. He learned a lot about business and working with others, but he never quite felt like he found his calling.

It wasn’t until the summer of 2006, when he co-founded a small real estate ad agency that he realized his passion for the entrepreneurial spirit. A whole new world opened up to him, but it wasn’t without heartache and trouble as the real estate bubble burst in 2008 and he lost all his customers in a span of just over three months.

After some considerable thought and self-grief, he picked himself back up and dusted himself off. He was always attracted to technology and most of his friends and family knew this. He decided to get back into web development and he bootstrapped his way from a one-person operation to a thriving business and a growing team as you will see today.

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Berny Dohrmann founded CEO Space International more than 25 years ago. Mr. Dohrmann has embraced his vision for entrepreneurial collaboration by giving prospective business leaders the tools and education they need to succeed.

Through the values of partnership and cooperation, CEO Space has been working to foster a new generation of enlightened business leaders around the world. Mr. Dohrmann uses his vast knowledge to upgrade CEOs today into educated, skilled leaders with higher global integrity standards.

As CEO Space continues to grow into a force for future economic innovation, Mr. Dohrmann encourages anyone who is confident in their ideas and ability to grow constructively to discover how CEO Space can give them the tools they need to meet their full potential. Mr. Dohrmann is a radio show host, movie producer, frequent guest on national television and radio shows, and bestselling author.

Raised as a fifth generation San Franciscan, Berny grew up when the Macy Building on Union Square was the Dohrmann Building dominating “the square” into the 1970’s. The Dohrmann family operated Dohrmann Hotel Supply; the largest global resort-outfitting firm now owned by Holiday Inn. The family also owned the Emporium store chain from the 1800’s, as one of the larger department store chains forging the history of the West Coast market place.

Berny’s father, Alan Dohrmann, was a corporate trainer who was sought out by such notables as Napoleon Hill, Earl Nightingale, Walt Disney, Warner Earnhardt, John Hanley, Thomas Willhite, Bucky Fuller, Dr. Edward Deming and Jack Kennedy. Berny grew up with amazing mentors as one of nine children raised in Marin County California

Mr. Dohrmann was mentored by the man who pioneered oil tanker funding in the 1960’s and 1970’s, George Witter of Dean Witter when the brokerage firm was a family owned San Franciscan firm, and Peter Ueberroth former commissioner of Major League Baseball, and currently Chairman of the Contrarian Group, Inc.

In his first twenty years, Mr. Dohrmann was Chairman of a public institution heading up global investment firms, supervising thousands of licensed professionals operating in fourteen countries. Berny sold his firm to take care of his terminally ill father and later finished the brain research he and Berny started, thus creating a product known as Super Teaching. Super Teaching is showcased during CEO Space’s weeklong business growth conferences, 5 times a year.

Mr. Dohrmann resides with his wife September and two children in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

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Gallant Dill - the industry’s most audacious entrepreneur. Not even 25, and in just the past four years, Gallant launched the music careers of over a dozen artists (including himself), launched five web-based companies already turning millions in profit, and acted as a consulting agent for over thirty product lines in thousands of stores.

His trademark is extraordinary performance and aggressive growth. Dill’s clients boast tens of thousands of placements under his management, and millions of fans. Gallant’s specialties range from marketing and PR, motivational speaking, bold investment ventures, Health & Mindful Living campaigns, all the way to celebrity partnerships and endorsement deals.

An uncompromising approach has earned him direct paths to market with Mark Cuban, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods Global, Circle K and more. From operating as a dockside shipping entrepreneur, to creating an entertainment empire capitalizing on his marketing expertise - he has punctuated his career partnerships with the largest names in the industry: music festival SXSW, DirectTV, Soulja Boy, Justin Bieber, Albertsons, Wegmans, 7-Eleven.

http://gallantdillmentoring.com/

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"Make more, think less.”

Hello, my name is David and I’m the founder of Nitroworks. I built my first website before the 5th grade and even figured out how to make money from it. Since then, I’ve been fascinated with online marketing and entrepreneurship.

My passion is helping other business owners grow and reach new customers through sales and marketing.

Looking for more customers? Shoot me an email and let’s connect.

David Anderson, Founder

Email: david@nitroworksmarketing.com

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Greg Writer is the consummate entrepreneur and has been referred to the Entrepreneurs Best Friend.

One of his companies, Angel Investors Network, is a syndicate of high net worth investors that buy, sell, and invest in early stage companies. They help entrepreneurs get the capital they need to grow and thrive. They also provide a number of services and connections to insure their investments have the best chance to succeed.

Greg has done some exceptional deals in the past. Everything from partnering with Dreamworks & their brand Shrek, a publicly traded, billion dollar company, to Master P, who sold over 75 million albums, just to name a few.

As a former investment banker, at 21 years old, Greg was the youngest owner of a full service investment bank in the history of the United States. He has raised hundreds of millions of dollars, taken dozens of companies public, and facilitated a number of mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Writer is a serial entrepreneur and currently the CEO of Angel Investors Network, Angel Marketing LLC and BizPAD, Inc.

http://angelnetwork.com/mic/

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https://vidboxmexico.com/homepage

Vidbox Mexico is bringing the success of Redbox to Mexico, with a dream management team including previous Redbox executive management.

The company obtained an license and non-compete from Redbox for Mexico. The company has 20,000 customer actively renting from only 100 machines placed in key accounts in Tijuana, Mexico such as Wal-Mart, Soriana, 7-Eleven, Calimax, Farmacias Roma and more. Vidbox is a fully automated video rental store kiosk contained in 12-square feet of retail space, featuring up to 200 titles and 950 discs.

For 92% of Mexican households that have a DVD player who are dissatisfied with special trips to a conventional video store or purchasing poor quality pirated DVDs.

Vidbox provides an easy way to rent the latest new release movies at only $15 pesos per day (which is less than $1.00 US)

Vidbox brings the rental experience closer to the consumer where they already shop at a third of the price of the competition. Vidbox has already acquired the 4,000 machines necesary to roll-out the business plan nationwide in Mexico.

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Even as a young girl, I loved bringing a business to life and watch it grow. Other girls wanted to babysit, while I worked out the percentage I could charge for getting them jobs and managing them. A lemonade stand was not a “fun” way to waste a summer afternoon, it was a very serious business involving customer acquisition and profit margins. I was born an entrepreneur, and I believe you are either born that way or you’re not. I see an opportunity, and I have no other choice but to create the business capitalize on that opportunity. My husband, on the other hand, just wants a job (so I made one for him).

After years of struggling through being an “employee” I started Web Impakt, which over the last 10 years, I perfected (if I do say so myself). I’ve led my team to launching everything from simple web pages to enterprise level systems. I’ve managed dozens of developers and designers, yet still have had to roll up my sleeves on aSaturday evening (after all, if you want a job done right, eh?). And most importantly, I’ve gotten very good at generating traffic and leads, not only for my business, but for my client’s businesses as well.

Traffic and leads… attracting and cultivating that resource is what it’s all about, if you’re not doing that, then the engine of your online marketing strategy has no fuel to work. But if you’re smart, and place your focus on driving website visitors to make ONE CLICK and enter your world, you have a lead. Lead’s become client. So, how do you get that one click, and what do you do with it? That’s the easiest part, you come to me, and they don’t call me “One-Click Lindsey” for nothing! My hand-picked team at TrafficAndLeads.com and I ensure that my clients get the traffic and leads their business needs using proven techniques. Not only that, I have the muscle of Web Impakt at my disposal to fulfill any desire my clients have, no matter what.

I am living a life beyond the wildest expectations of that little girl creating flyers advertising her “Babysitter’s Club.” Best of all, I get to spend my days doing the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do, helping small businesses grow.

http://www.oneclicklindsey.com

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When high-growth startups and private equity-backed companies hit critical financial crossroads, they call Kevin Gwynn White—discover how the co-founder of Exbo Group helps founders turn chaos into clarity and scale with confidence.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with Kevin Gwynn White, co-founder of Exbo Group. He shares how he built a powerhouse finance firm that supports high-growth startups and private equity firms through pivotal transitions—without raising outside capital. With insights shaped by his experience at EY, an MBA from Columbia, and lessons from the front lines of over 20 growth companies, Kevin reveals the strategies that make Exbo a go-to resource for CFO advisory, M&A readiness, and scalable finance operations.

Key Takeaways:

→ The critical mistake founders make during Series B fundraising – and how Exbo’s financial storytelling turns confusion into capital.

→ Why top-tier private equity firms trust Exbo to stabilize and scale their portfolio companies post-acquisition with CFO, tax, and transaction services.

→ The behind-the-scenes growth strategy that keeps Exbo profitable while scaling fast in a cash flow-intensive service business.

→ What it’s like working alongside mission-driven founders – and how Exbo becomes the steady hand during high-stakes inflection points.

→ How Exbo supports private equity firms post-acquisition with CFO advisory, quality of earnings, and tax due diligence.

Kevin Gwynn White co-founded Exbo Group in 2017. He has helped to provide finance, operations, and strategy support to growth-stage companies and M&A diligence support to fund managers. Kevin focuses on bridging the gap between investors and founders, help CEOs build premier finance functions that appeal to investors. His areas of focus include education, software, and e-commerce.

Connect With Kevin:

Exbo Group

LinkedIn

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Sought after by the biggest names in business to monetize their message, mission or movement, business builder and marketing expert Dustin Mathews is THE mentor and coach to the stars.

Dustin is the co-founder of Speaking Empire – the disruptive company in the leadership and education space, who’s chief mission is advancing the human race by empowering leaders to communicate powerfully, unlock their fullest potential and ultimately step into their Greatness.

Dustin is the author of many bestselling books and has shared the stage with athletes, business celebrities, and titans of business. His lastest book the NO B.S. Guide To Powerful Presentations: How To Sell ANYTHING With Webinars & Online Media, Speeches & Seminars (Entrepreneur Press) is set for release on June 13th.

Known for creating marketplace frenzies that drive people to buy products en masse, Dustin’s companies and private clients have been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and INC Magazine.

Having marketed and filled over 3,000 events AND leading 10 online product launches, Dustin has generated over $43 million dollars in sales.

In his most recent research, Dustin codified a process for creating and selling products and services – Irresistible Offer Architecture® which recently received recognition by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

His current innovation, Brand Response®, leverages the fusion of branding, PR and direct response AND is already generating success stories out entrepreneurs and business owners worldwide.

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We are a family of five Aussies: Anthony, Rachel, Bella (13), Austin (12) and Aria (11).

We are passionate about the welfare of our four-legged friends.

So much so that we recently purchased and moved into a 40ft motor

coach and are touring America for an up close and personal lesson in U.S. history

and to raise money and awareness for animal rescues.

Since only 30 percent of pets in homes are adopted from shelters, we need to make a change.

Our plan: the Bathe to Save National Tour.

OUR BONE CONTENTION

Approximately 3.9 million animals (1.2 million dogs) are killed in U.S. shelters each year.

One unspayed dog & her unaltered offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in seven years.

Only one out of every 10 dogs born will find a permanent home.

60% of dogs in shelters never find a home.

Many strays are lost pets not properly kept indoors or microchipped.

All dogs should be treated equal despite their breed.

There are over 165 million households in the U.S.; 79.7 million have pets. NO dogs (animals) should be killed in shelters. They truly can all be saved.

As dog lovers, we’re passionate about the well-being of our furry friends and want to raise awareness of the numerous benefits of animal adoption.

Bath to Save Dog Buss

LEADING THE PACK

Catering to all breeds and sizes of dogs, the Bathe to Save National Tour brings HydroDog’s traditional grooming services directly to communities, animal rescue groups/organizations, and businesses (especially pet-centric) across the U.S. to not only raise awareness of the benefits of animal adoption but to ultimately save the lives of dogs.

EVERY DOG WILL HAVE ITS DAY

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates 3.9 million dogs enter animal shelters each year. 1.2 million adoptable dogs are killed simply because there was no one to adopt them.Since one in every three homes in our native Australia has a family pet and 65 percent of U.S. households, or 79.7 million residences, are home to at least one pet, we are thrilled to raise awareness to the needs of animal rescues/organizations through the Bathe to Save National Tour as we travel across the U.S.

With annual sales expected to surpass $60 billion in 2015, the pet industry is one of America’s largest. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), pet owners will spend approximately $5.24 billion on pet services such as grooming and boarding this year alone.

As the Bathe to Save Teamrolls across the nation in the big blue bus and raises awareness, Pack Leaders, Anthony and Rachel, together with Kevin Harrington from the Shark Tank and other celebrities are reaching out to build relationships with individual animal rescues and organizations that support their missions. They are also the tour’s media spokespersons and responsible for delivering key messages while promoting the sponsoring organizations.

BATH TO SAVE TOUR TEAM

Anthony Amos: Anthony began his career playing professional rugby straight out of high school in Australia. While playing football, Anthony decided to use his downtime to start his own business and at 21, he founded a mobile dog grooming business: HydroDog.

Within five years, HydroDog had grown to more than 100 franchises across Australia and was the first franchise of its kind to be in every state and territory. After the 100th franchise milestone was achieved, HydroDogimplemented a Master Franchise model and took the franchise system to the next level. This resulted in all state and territories in Australia being sold within an 18-month period.

Anthony and his team revolutionized the dog grooming industry by designing and c...

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Russell Brunson started his first online company while he was wrestling in college. Within a year of graduation he had sold over a million dollars of his own products and services from his basement. Over that past 10 years, he has built a following of over a million entrepreneurs, sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his books, popularized the concept of sales funnels, and co-founded a software company called ClickFunnels that helps tens of thousands of entrepreneurs quickly get their messages out to the marketplace.

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Josh Kent founded SunFrogShirts.com in 2013, growing the company from lean startup to global leader as an online t-shirt platform with over 2 million designs yielding 1000% financial increase in the past year (2014-2015).

Born leader, extreme sports enthusiast and serial entrepreneur, Josh has redefined the face of online marketing—bringing technology, workflow, social media and imaginative internal software together to create the perfect formula for success.

Born and raised in a small town near SunFrog’s headquarters (Gaylord, MI) he taught himself to program and build websites and took a job with a small local computer firm shortly after graduating from high school.

When the dot.com era exploded, his career path took him to Michigan’s sunset shores of Traverse City. There, he landed on the beach, quickly rising to manage the watersports rental company he worked for. Wanderlust soon took hold and he found himself in Florida, employed at a parasailing company. Again, t-shirts caught his imagination. Despite poor quality art and low end product, the Florida based company’s profit margins were amazing. This knowledge would follow him for years.

Traveling back to his hometown, he met and married his wife Kristy in 2004 after opening his own computer company, Alpine Computers, in 2002. Alpine Computers quickly became a success fueling new business ventures: Alpine Websites (2005), Kent Properties (2005) and finally, the path led back full circle in 2009 with Funfix.com.

As a small wholesale screen-printing company, catering to those with an active lifestyle, Kent saw the potential for Funfix.com to become the stepping stone for the international enterprise, SunFrogShirts. Once SunFrog hit its stride, Josh’s leadership qualities, technological precognition, love for the industry and contagiously energetic attitude, catapulted the company beyond all expectations.

Kent now finds himself at the helm of an online giant that continues to grow consistently, expand exponentially and develop proactively. Today, Josh is an authority in both technological and business circles. He speaks regularly for groups and has been honored, most recently, as a Michigan Top 50 Business and Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Businessman and investor, founder of ABD Assets. Moran is former IDF (Israel defense forces) soldier. He has had extensive dealings with many entrepreneurial projects. Including iTips, top 100 app in the app store. He is now looking to buy, invest and own more businesses than Richard Branson and Marcus Lemonis.

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Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur.Business Mentor and Award-Winning Coach

Specialties: Business Growth, Peak Performance, Business Development, Sales and Sales Management, Business Process Improvement, Cashflow Management

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Is Your Brand At Risk?

Robert Klinck

A guide to help entrepreneurs use intellectual property as a tool to build their businesses.

Intellectual property lawyers for startups and entrepreneurs

The #HashtagShow

What every entrepreneur should know about safeguarding intellectual property from copycats, thieves, and social media mishaps!

rklinck@klinckllc.com

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The Alliance Business Centers Network and the Alliance group of affiliated companies is globally involved in all aspects of Office Business Centers and Virtual Office industries.

LOCATION: Headquarted in Newport Beach, California, USA, with global offices and operations.

MISSION: To optimize knowledge and empower business center operators with information and insider knowledge critical to the office business center industry.

ALLIANCE Business Centers NETWORK (ABCN) is the leading network of independently owned and operated Office Business Centers. Comprised of over 650 locations in 42 countries, ALLIANCE centers are in ever major market in the world.

The ALLIANCE Academy is the definitive training solution for members of the Office Business Center industry, as well as all related industries that interact with the Office Business Center industry.

If you are affiliated with the Office Business Center industry, ABCN is a valuable partner who will provide you will innumerable benefits and advantages. The ALLIANCE Academy will empower you with the training and skills you need to remain well ahead of the competition.

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President of GKIC, Top Results Producing Sales Executive, Entrepreneur, Leader, Marketing Expert, Experienced Sales and Marketer Executive that understands both sides of the growth equation and how it all works together, Creator of Top Producing Sales Teams.Multiple Year Presidents Club Winner, Ability to create Top Producing Quota Busting Sale and Marketing Teams and Programs together.

Subject Matter expert contributing monthly columns to our Publications: Sales and Marketing Chalk Talk and the creation of two sales training programs: Sales Mastery and Creation of Highly Effective Sales Teams.

Worked for Private Equity Owned, and Venture Owned Companies along with Privately Held $2 Billion in Revenue and Fortune 100 Companies.

Seasoned sales and marketing focused executive with experience in running start-ups and focusing on new business growth, driving revenue and top-line growth. Started over Three Companies, Obtained Seed and Second Round Funding

Expert in Marketing, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Team, Sales Training, New Business Development Marketing, Lead Generation, Traffic and Conversion Strategies, Direct Mail, Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Relationship strategies, Business Development, Internet Sales, Online Marketing, Technology Sales, Media Sales and Professional Service Sale.

Presidents Club Winner: 2012, 2011, 2010 then went into Sales Leadership

Highest Volume Production Office/Division,

Highest Production of New Clients

Achieved Year over Year Growth and Quarter over Quarter Growth

Currently 142% over previous quarter

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Roy Hollister Williams is a best selling author and marketing consultant best known for his Wizard of Ads trilogy. He is founder of the Wizard Academy institute and currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Pennie.

Williams was born March 29th 1958 in Dallas, Texas. Williams grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma where he met his future wife Pennie while in high school. Williams attended Oklahoma State University before dropping out after day two and is known for saying "I didn't really pay that close attention on the second day."

Williams produces and publishes a free weekly column and podcast titled the Monday Morning Memo. Williams also hosts a live webcast on the second Monday of each month called "Wizard of Ads LIVE".

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Can you really predict the future—and use it to gain a competitive edge? Futurist and bestselling author Daniel Burrus reveals how identifying hard trends can help you anticipate disruption, seize low-risk opportunities, and confidently lead your industry.

In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with world-renowned futurist and bestselling author Daniel Burrus—known for books like Flash Foresight, Technotrends, and The Anticipatory Organization. He reveals how separating hard trends from soft trends enables businesses to predict disruption and convert it into a strategic advantage. As a leading keynote speaker and advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, Daniel shares how adopting anticipatory thinking and AI innovation can help you stay ahead in an increasingly fast-paced world.

Key Takeaways:

→ How separating hard trends from soft trends can help entrepreneurs predict the future.

→ Why AI won’t replace humans, but humans using AI will dominate the future.

→ How anticipatory thinking and low-risk innovation drive business growth.

→ The difference between generative AI and agentic AI.

→ Why AI will transform productivity across every industry.

Daniel Burrus is considered one of the World’s Leading Futurist Speakers on Global Trends and Disruptive Innovation. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus in the highest demand as a speaker. He is a strategic advisor to executives from Fortune 500 companies helping them to develop game-changing strategies based on his proven methodologies for capitalizing on technology innovations and their future impact. He is the author of seven books, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller Flash Foresight, as well as the international best-seller Technotrends. His latest book, The Anticipatory Organization: Turn Disruption and Change into Opportunity and Advantage, is an Amazon #1 Hot New Release for Business.

Connect With Daniel:

Burrus Research

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Peter Shankman is the author of four books including his most recent “Zombie Loyalists” and is best known for founding Help A Reporter Out (HARO) and as the founder and CEO of The Geek Factory, Inc. a boutique social media, marketing and customer service strategy firm in NYC.

Peter Shankman’s latest project, ShankMinds: Breakthrough is for those who need a little mentoring, but aren’t ready to go and join a full-blown Mastermind just yet. Perhaps you haven’t fully launched your business.

Perhaps you’re still working for someone else. For whatever reason, you know you need mentoring, not to mention real-world feedback from people just like you – people who are in the same boat as you, but bring their own opinions and strategies to the table. You need a group of people you can trust, that you can call your own. We’re going to help you, and I want you to join us now: ShankMinds: Breakthrough!

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Mitch Stephen has been a self-employed RE investor for 20+ years. His real estate investing career started at the age of 23 when he read “Nothing Down” by Robert Allen.

REAL ESTATE INVESTOR:

Mitch, together with his wife, Tommi, and his daughter, Shannon purchased their fair share of local houses. Their company, Independence Day, Inc., has bought and sold over 1,500 properties in and about San Antonio, Tx since 1996. This company specializes in buying distressed properties with OPM and selling those properties with Owner Financing.

Cash4Houses.NET (Buying Site)

Homes2Go.NET (Selling Site)

MoatNoteServicing.com (Note Servicing)

STORAGE FACILITY OWNER:

The Stephen family built wealth by purchasing very affordable homes, selling them for double the cost, and owner financing the sale by creating a note to their buyer. In 1991 the family made plans to keep their wealth and create “Forever Money” by acquiring Self-Storage and Boat Storage facilities primarily around Canyon Lake where they live in Texas. They started with 13 boat storages around the lake, and the storage business has grown to over 1,100 storage doors in 16 locations:

CanyonLakeStorage.com

FlourBluffStorage.com

RockportFultonBoatStorage.com

AUTHOR:

Mitch is the author 3 books:

MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES:

Failing Forward to Financial Freedom

MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES:

200+ Ways to Find Bargain Properties

MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES:

The Art of Owner Financing

For more info about these books go to 1000houses.com/the-book

EDUCATOR:

Mitch offers Online Education, Group Coaching, and Full-on Mentorships as it relates to all the aspects of Owner Financing.

Mitch’s personal expertise includes; Raising Private Money, Finding Bargain Properties, Negotiating Favorable Terms, Dealing with Renovations and Contractors, Selling Houses, Selling Notes with little to NO Discount, and helping others deal with the every day throws of life in business. He is very familiar with Dodd-Frank, RMLOs, S.A.F.E. Act, Texas Property Code, Truth -in-Lending, R.E.S.P.A. and the legal options available in the owner finance domain. 1000Houses.com

Mitch forged the creation of a mass texting software, LiveComm.com to help solve problems that arise when you get numerous calls from bandit signs advertising Owner Financed Houses. http://LiveComm.com

Mitch as recently been named one of the Top 9 RE Investors to follow on Twitter.

Nine Twitter Accounts For Aspiring Real Estate Investors To Follow

Check out this article and the great company of fellow RE Investors Mitch is proud to be associated with.

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