Episodes

  • Episode 1110: Unlocking Agency Growth: How Hydra Transforms Operations and Profitability with Joshua Johnston

    Episode 1110: Unlocking Agency Growth: How Hydra Transforms Operations and Profitability with Joshua Johnston
    Dec 23 2024
    Joshua Johnston is the founder of Hydra, a consulting firm that partners with digital agency owners to optimize their operational systems, processes, and service offerings to scale to multiple seven figures and beyond. After successfully leading and scaling a multiple seven-figure agency himself, Joshua recognized that many agencies lacked the systems needed for rapid growth. This insight inspired him to create Hydra, with the goal of helping agency owners streamline their operations and unlock their full potential for long-term success. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Joshua Johnston about how Hydra transforms operations and profitability. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Hydra specializes in helping seven- and eight-figure digital agencies improve lead generation, sales, and overall operations. - Why it’s critical to provide a unique selling proposition and market yourself effectively. - How scaling your company requires simplicity and rhythm in agency operations. - Why social media should be approached with intentionality. - How funnel-hacking ads on social media can provide key insights for your business while revealing what’s working in the market. Connect with Joshua: Guest Contact Info X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: @joshykobyashi Links Mentioned: https://www.workwithhydra.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Episode 1109: Doubling Revenue on Amazon: The HYPERZON Approach with Hristo Arakliev

    Episode 1109: Doubling Revenue on Amazon: The HYPERZON Approach with Hristo Arakliev
    Dec 18 2024
    Hristo Arakliev is the co-founder and COO of HYPERZON, a leading Amazon marketing agency based in Europe, dedicated to helping brands worldwide double their revenue through Amazon as a sales channel. A serial entrepreneur with a deep passion for Amazon marketing, Hristo has spent the past seven years honing his expertise in areas such as Amazon optimization, growth hacking, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and the development of successful sales strategies. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Hristo Arakliev about doubling revenue on Amazon. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How it can be challenging to open and optimize an Amazon account. - Why optimized product listings are attractive to potential buyers. - How gathering reviews for your products on Amazon is vital. - Why HYPERZON avoids working with bulky products, drug-related products, and most clothing. - How gaining more exposure and reaching the next level of growth can be difficult. Connect with Hristo: Guest Contact Info Instagram: @hyperzon.io Facebook: facebook.com/hyperzon LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hyperzon Links Mentioned: https://hyperzon.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Episode 1108: Rewiring Your Mindset: Insights on Fitness and Business with Brian Keane

    Episode 1108: Rewiring Your Mindset: Insights on Fitness and Business with Brian Keane
    Dec 16 2024
    Brian Keane is a three-time best-selling author with The Fitness Mindset, Rewire Your Mindset and The Keane Edge: Mastering the Mindset for Real Lasting Fat Loss. Over the past ten years, Brian has become one of the most recognized faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. He has spoken at major wellness events such as Wellfest Ireland and Mefit Dubai, was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ for their 2018 wellness event and has done corporate wellness talks for Allianz Partners, SAP and Acorn Insurance. On top of running his own highly successful business, Brian has also completed some of the worlds most grueling endurance challenges, such as six back-to-back marathons through the Sahara desert, a 230km through the Arctic, and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100-mile ultra-marathon in the desert in Nevada. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Keane about rewiring your mindset. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How it can be a struggle to market and build awareness for a fitness brand. - Why moving a fitness business online increases leverage and revenue potential. - How seeking guidance or mentorship early in your career is vital. - Why people should learn from other’s mistakes instead of relying on your own experiences. - How prioritizing a healthy work-life balance lets you focus on your mental health, family, and personal fitness goals. Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Instagram: @brian_keane_fitness Facebook: facebook.com/briankeanefitness TikTok: @briankeanefitness Links Mentioned: https://briankeanefitness.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • 1107: Small Business, Big Savings: the Innovative Approach of Done For You Tax with Dr. Ryan Moriarty

    1107: Small Business, Big Savings: the Innovative Approach of Done For You Tax with Dr. Ryan Moriarty
    Dec 11 2024
    Dr. Ryan Moriarty, Ph.D., is the President of Done For You Tax, where he's revolutionizing financial management for entrepreneurs. With a doctorate in Computer Science, Ryan brings a unique tech-savvy approach to the world of taxes and accounting. His innovative methods enable him to offer bookkeeping and tax preparation services at just one-third the cost of traditional accounting firms, helping his clients save significantly. He is on a mission to help small business owners and fix the ridiculous costs of normal accounting and bookkeeping firms. Based in Puerto Rico, Ryan leverages his experience to empower business owners with cutting-edge tax strategies and financial optimization techniques. He's an expert in bridging the gap between complex financial concepts and practical business applications, offering invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, tax optimization, and the integration of AI in financial management. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Dr. Ryan Moriarty about the innovative approach of Done For You Tax. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Done For You Tax is designed to provide affordable accounting services to solopreneurs, digital marketers, and blue-collar workers. - How Done For You Tax’s proprietary software automates 95% of the bookkeeping process. - Why taking bookkeeping off a small business owner’s plate allows them to focus on their core operations. - How recurring revenue models provide stability for businesses while offering ongoing value to the clients. - How Done For You Tax provides a simple, user-friendly platform that caters to specific needs of very small businesses. Connect with Ryan: Guest Contact Info Facebook: facebook.com/doneforyoutax Links Mentioned: https://doneforyoutax.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • 1106: Masterful Coaching: Insights from the CEO Whisperer with Robert Hargrove

    1106: Masterful Coaching: Insights from the CEO Whisperer with Robert Hargrove
    Dec 9 2024
    Robert Hargrove, acclaimed 'CEO Whisperer,' venture capitalist, and humanitarian, embodies a unique blend of strategic insight and compassionate leadership. He is the founder / CEO of Masterful Coaching, co-founder of Venture Catalyst Partners, co-director of the Harvard Leadership Project, and author of many landmark books. Hargrove lives by the motto 'Better Leaders, Better World' and has dedicated his career to unlocking the full potential of leaders and entrepreneurs. With a profound commitment to the transformative power of coaching, he has become a guiding force for ambitious individuals striving to elevate their businesses to unprecedented heights. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Robert Hargrove about guiding and supporting top executives. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How listening instead of talking allows coaches to provide valuable insights. - Why Masterful Coaching is rooted in heart-centered leadership and aims to help individuals realize their full potential. - How people should think bigger, reimagine possibilities, and disrupt the status quo. - Why business owners should differentiate themselves and delight their customers instead of just satisfying them. - How Masterful Coaching offers coaching rates to fit the size and needs of the business, making it accessible to a wide range of clients. Connect with Robert: Guest Contact Info X: @masterfulcoach Instagram: @masterfulcoaching Facebook: facebook.com/HargroveMasterfulCoaching Links Mentioned: https://www.masterfulcoaching.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 1105: Scaling Success: An Insider’s Guide of TrioSEO with Steven Scheider

    1105: Scaling Success: An Insider’s Guide of TrioSEO with Steven Scheider
    Dec 4 2024
    Steven Scheider is co-founder and CEO at TrioSEO, a blog writing agency that helps online businesses drive high-intent organic traffic through bottom-of-the-funnel content. Before TrioSEO, he co-owned a portfolio of 40 blogs, managed 400 articles monthly, and scaled to 7 figures in annual revenue with his two partners. Today, TrioSEO creates content that converts browsers into buyers. Their team manages everything from strategy and outlines to writing and publishing- even offering tips and tricks to enhance user experience (UX) and conversion. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Steven Scheider about how to scale success. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How TrioSEO specializes in creating content that drives traffic and leads while avoiding technical SEO and backlinks. - How many businesses don’t know how to leverage their blogs strategically. - Why TrioSEO creates content strategies based on competitor analysis, customer intent, and marketing funnel steps. - How difficult subjects like finance and health require careful handling due to Google’s strict quality guidelines. - How TrioSEO’s focus on human-written content has helped clients see growth through Google updates. Connect with Steven: Guest Contact Info X: @trioseo Facebook: facebook.com/trioseo1 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trioseo Links Mentioned: https://trioseo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • 1104: The CEO Project: Transforming Leadership for Business Growth with Jim Schleckser

    1104: The CEO Project: Transforming Leadership for Business Growth with Jim Schleckser
    Dec 2 2024
    Jim Schleckser has guided hundreds of CEOs to profound business and profit growth across multiple industries. Leaders wanting to grow to the next level seek his insights into CEO effectiveness. Jim offers a distinctive CEO advisory program that combines peer group work sessions with one-on-one advisory sessions, all led by former CEOs. These curated advisory boards provide CEOs with rare, unbiased, and valuable guidance. He created the "Lazy CEO" concept, emphasizing focused efforts, efficient delegation, and time management to drive business change and growth. The creative tools to identify your business constraints and the high-leverage roles of the leader are learnable and teachable to your team. By providing a group of High Caliber Peers, an Experienced Advisory group with decades of experience, and a Comprehensive Approach, the CEO Advisory Group Framework is a formula for success! Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Jim Schleckser about transforming leadership for business growth. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How successful CEOs spend 30-40% of their time addressing their business’s primary constraint, a key differentiator in their success. - Why CEOs should take the saying “Work smarter not harder” seriously. - How The CEO Project groups CEOs of similar-sized companies to ensure their discussions are relevant and impactful - Why CEOs in The CEO Project tend to have growth rates two to three times the market average. - How many CEOs outgrow their original management team as their business scales. Connect with Jim: Guest Contact Info X: @incceoproject Facebook: facebook.com/IncCEOproject LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/theceoproject Links Mentioned: https://theceoproject.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • 1103: Navigating the Rapids: Guiding Businesses Through Turbulent Waters with Chuck Cooper

    1103: Navigating the Rapids: Guiding Businesses Through Turbulent Waters with Chuck Cooper
    Nov 27 2024
    Chuck Cooper, founder and president of WhiteWater Consulting, is a two-time author whose works have significantly impacted small, midsize, and family-owned businesses. His books, Unprecedented: Building a Multi-Generational Business on Trust, Respect, and the Valuing of People and The Family Business Blueprint: Creating Your Succession Roadmap, offer invaluable insights and practical strategies for maximizing company value, ensuring long-term success, and facilitating smooth transitions in family-owned enterprises. With a career as an entrepreneur, he is passionate about serving current business owners and helping the next generation become the leaders of today. Through his books, consulting work, and speaking engagements, he continues to inspire and guide leaders and organizations throughout the United States. Chuck has been married to his wife, Debbie, for 39 years, and they have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Chuck Cooper about guiding businesses through turbulent waters. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How WhiteWater Consulting specializes in helping businesses achieve long-term success by balancing people and profit. - Why WhiteWater Consulting focuses on helping companies with talent acquisition, retention strategies, company culture, and leadership development. - How 70% of businesses fail between the first and second generations due to a lack of succession planning. - Why finding significance in your work is as important as being successful. - How entrepreneurs are the backbone of the United States’ economy. Connect with Chuck: Guest Contact Info X: @whitewater2019 Facebook: facebook.com/WhiteWaterConsultingLLC LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/whitewaterconsultingllc Links Mentioned: https://whitewaterconsulting.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins