Episodes

  • 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
  • 1102: Revolutionizing Remote Work with Brian Samson

    1102: Revolutionizing Remote Work with Brian Samson
    Nov 25 2024
    Brian Samson is the Founder of Plugg Technologies, a leading nearshore staffing company that bridges the gap between U.S. companies and top talent from Latin America. With nearly a decade of experience as a founder of multiple successful nearshore staffing firms, Brian has a proven track record of building companies that scale rapidly, each growing to over 65 team members. His deep expertise in nearshoring—explaining why it’s growing so fast, how it works, and guiding companies and entrepreneurs on how to get started—has made him a recognized leader in the industry. Before his ventures into nearshoring, Brian raised $2 million as a founder, showcasing his entrepreneurial acumen early on. He also holds an MBA from UCLA and was part of a recruiting team ranked as the world’s top under 1,000 members. Since 2017, Brian has made Oahu, Hawaii his home, where he enjoys life with his wife of 10 years and their two young children. Beyond his professional achievements, Brian is also a licensed foster parent, reflecting his commitment to making a positive impact both in business and his community. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Brian Samson about revolutionizing remote work. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How having flexible staffing solutions eliminates the financial burden of unutilized team members. - Why the demand for remote work has made nearshoring an attractive option for many tech companies. - How nearshoring offers U.S. companies a cost-saving of about 40% compared to domestic staffing. - How Latin American workers offer U.S. companies creative problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and technical expertise. - Why it’s critical to remember Latin America isn’t a monolithic region, and each country offers unique cultural and economic advantages. Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: https://plugg.tech/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • 1101: Pivot Points: Unlocking the Secrets of Buying and Selling Online Businesses with Justin Cooke

    1101: Pivot Points: Unlocking the Secrets of Buying and Selling Online Businesses with Justin Cooke
    Nov 20 2024
    Founder at Empire Flippers and host of Empire Flippers podcast, Justin Cooke is the brand ambassador of the company. From content to paid traffic, he keeps the sales staff busy and the lead funnels full. He lives on the road with his wife and regularly travels through SE Asia, Europe, and the US. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Justin Cooke about unlocking the secrets of buying and selling online businesses. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How there are currently favorable conditions for buying e-commerce businesses at reasonable prices. - Why there is a disconnect between sellers who feel they’ve maximized their businesses and buyers looking for growth opportunities. - How buyers and sellers would benefit from educational resources about navigating the marketplace. - Why Empire Flippers has launched Web Street, a platform pairing experienced operators with investors seeking passive income. - How it’s important for those in leadership to transition from being hands-on to being more strategic about delegation. Connect with Justin: Guest Contact Info X: @EmpireFlippers Instagram: @empireflippers Facebook: facebook.com/EmpireFlippers Links Mentioned: https://empireflippers.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • 1100: The Curious Mind Behind the 80/20 Sales and Marketing Revolution with Perry Marshall

    1100: The Curious Mind Behind the 80/20 Sales and Marketing Revolution with Perry Marshall
    Nov 18 2024
    Perry Marshall is a world-renowned business strategist, celebrated for his expertise in applying the 80/20 Principle to transform businesses from seven-figure revenue to eight figures. Endorsed by FORBES and INC Magazine, Perry is one of the most expensive and influential consultants. He has authored ten books, including the acclaimed Ultimate Guide to Google Ads, which laid the foundations for the $500 billion digital advertising industry. Perry’s reinvention of the Pareto Principle is featured in Harvard Business Review. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs uses his 80/20 Curve for productivity. He founded the $10 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, announced at London’s Royal Society, the world’s largest science research challenge. Perry is a co-founder of the AACR’s Cancer & Evolution Working Group. Based in Chicago with his family, Perry’s influence extends across over 300 industries. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Perry Marshall about the 80/20 sales and marketing revolution. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How the 80/20 rule is a universal principle applicable beyond business. - Why you shouldn’t rely on quick-fix tactics that eventually become obsolete. - How asking deeper questions and pursuing curiosity unlocks new insights. - Why the best scientists maintain their curiosity and humanity. - How meaningful connections and insights can emerge from following your passions. Connect with Perry: Guest Contact Info X: @PerryMarshall Facebook: facebook.com/perrymarshallcom Links Mentioned: https://www.perrymarshall.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • 1099: Revolutionizing Early Career Recruitment: How College Recruiter is Helping Millions Find Their First Job with Steven Rothberg

    1099: Revolutionizing Early Career Recruitment: How College Recruiter is Helping Millions Find Their First Job with Steven Rothberg
    Nov 13 2024
    Steven Rothberg is the Founder of College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career...and that it should be easy and inexpensive for employers to hire them. Each year, more than 12 million students, recent graduates, and other early career candidates use College Recruiter to help them find part-time, seasonal, internship, and other early career job opportunities almost anywhere globally. Steven founded the company out of which College Recruiter grew way back in 1991. He had just graduated from law school, passed the bar, and was working as a lawyer when he decided to get out of law to, as he says, enjoy his life. He invested almost all of his savings -- about $200 -- to buy business cards, letterhead, and a fax machine. He then convinced a number of departments at his alma matter, the University of Minnesota, to allow his little business to publish their official campus map for them. He gave the school the maps for free, they distributed them to students, and the company earned its revenues from the sale of advertising around the edges of the maps. That led to also publishing employment magazines called College Recruiter and that led to the first version of the company's website going live in 1996. By 2000, the company had shutdown the profitable maps and magazines to focus on the website. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Steven Rothberg about revolutionizing early career recruitment. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How College Recruiter partners with affiliate sites, including college career services, scholarship sites, and other job boards. - Why the average rate of applying to a job listing after viewing it is only 5%. - How College Recruiter automatically distributes job postings to relevant partner sites based on job specifics. - Why low-skill jobs see higher application rates than specialized roles. - How AI has disrupted various industries, including job search and recruitment. Connect with Steven: Guest Contact Info Facebook: facebook.com/EntryLevelJobs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/collegerecruiter-com Links Mentioned: https://collegerecruiter.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • 1098: The Franchise Maven: Finding the Perfect Business Fit with Greg Mohr

    1098: The Franchise Maven: Finding the Perfect Business Fit with Greg Mohr
    Nov 11 2024
    Gregory Mohr is a visionary entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, and the driving force behind Franchise Maven. Gregory's journey from a seasoned micro-electric circuit engineer to the CEO and founder of a thriving franchise empire is nothing short of inspiring. In his two compelling books, Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used For Building Wealth and Expert Resilience: How Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Future in Mind, Mastery, and Meaning. Gregory shares the central theme of his life's work: the transformative power of franchising. Drawing on his vast experience as a restaurant manager, engineer, and franchise owner, Gregory offers a roadmap to financial freedom through the strategic investment in franchises. Gregory's early days as a restaurant manager marked the genesis of his expertise as a turnaround specialist for distressed businesses. His key insight? Success hinges on how employees are treated. This foundational principle became the cornerstone of his approach to business and franchise ownership – listen to your team, address their concerns, and treat them with respect. This simple yet powerful philosophy laid the groundwork for Gregory's success in various ventures, from dry cleaners to storage units. As the CEO and founder of Franchise Maven, Gregory has been a guiding force for hundreds of individuals and business owners, helping them navigate the complex world of franchising. His track record speaks volumes – 260 people empowered to open 500 franchise territories under his guidance. Gregory's journey took a turn when, inspired by the Rich Dad/Poor Dad series, he pursued an MBA and transitioned from engineering to business ownership. The desire to own his own business led him to explore franchise opportunities, and with his firsthand experience, Gregory is uniquely equipped to guide others. Having faced the pitfalls of ignoring critical criteria, Gregory candidly shares his own missteps. A business-to-business sales and service franchise, contrary to his preference for a home-based business, taught him valuable lessons. Through this experience, Gregory discovered his passion for investigating business opportunities and assisting prospective franchise owners in avoiding the pitfalls he encountered. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Greg Mohr about finding the perfect business fit. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How owning a franchise is a great alternative to running an independent business because a franchise comes with a structured business model. - How owning a franchise doesn’t take a full-time commitment or millions of dollars. - Why it’s important to understand the franchise industry before investing in one. - How prospective franchisees need to speak with multiple existing franchisees to get a true sense of the business. - How it’s critical to explore various funding options and understanding the capital requirements for each franchise. Connect with Greg: Guest Contact Info X: @Franchise_Maven Instagram: @franchisemaven Facebook: facebook.com/FranchiseMaven LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/franchise-maven Links Mentioned: https://www.franchisemaven.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • 1097: The Anti-Woke Job Board Revolution: How Red Balloon Recruiter is Fighting Back with Andrew Crapuchettes

    1097: The Anti-Woke Job Board Revolution: How Red Balloon Recruiter is Fighting Back with Andrew Crapuchettes
    Nov 6 2024
    The Anti-Woke Job Board Revolution: How Red Balloon Recruiter is Fighting Back – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1097 Andrew Crapuchettes Andrew Crapuchettes is a pioneer in the labor market data and analytics industry, and he is the visionary behind RedBalloon. Mr. Crapuchettes began his career as a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, building business process automation and selling 3D modeling software. In 2001, Mr. Crapuchettes became a founding member and later CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast), which he transformed from a little-known consulting company of three employees to an international economic data firm with over 250 employees worldwide. Mr. Crapuchettes not only pioneered the operational tenets that rocketed Emsi to success, but led the company through four successful transitions to two private equity firms, a strategic buyer, and a national non-profit, with each transition producing significant returns for the investors. Mr. Crapuchettes has also contributed his talents to numerous other companies, some of which have led to additional strategic and MBO exits. He has taught graduate-level classes on 3D modeling and software architecture, and has served on the board of multiple non-profit organizations. He and his wife live in Idaho with their five children. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Andrew Crapuchettes about how RedBalloon Recruiter is leading the anti-woke job board revolution. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How RedBalloon was created in response to cancel culture and corporate environments that penalize personal beliefs - How RedBalloon helps create workplaces where employees can align their work with their values without fear of retribution -Why the recruitment process includes an extensive onboarding call to understand their values and the culture they seek - How using these insights ensures job postings and candidate outreach align with the client’s mission and culture - How the business model and success of RedBalloon challenge the prevailing norms in the recruitment industry by offering a values-driven approach Connect with Andrew: Guest Contact Info X: @RedBalloonWork Instagram: @redballoonwork Facebook: Facebook.com/RedBalloonWork LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/redballoonwork Links Mentioned: https://www.redballoon.work/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins