Episodes

Your benefits plan may be getting more expensive for reasons unrelated to better care. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Chris Hamilton, Partner at Hotchkiss Insurance and a healthcare industry expert, who explains why employer health costs keep skyrocketing. He breaks down how misaligned incentives in traditional plans drive inflation and why mid-market employers often have far more control than they realize. You’ll hear practical, modern strategies such as self-funding, ...

If your business only works when you’re working, it’s time to redesign how it runs. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Lady Jen Du Plessis, DC, The Scaling Architect, who shares how she went from knowing nothing about mortgages to becoming a top-producing leader who helped fund more than a billion dollars in loans. A celebrated Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, and TV host, she’s helped more than 8,000 entrepreneurs transition from practitioner mode to scalable compani...

Are you a high-income earner looking to build long-term wealth without spending more time on active investing? Learn the secrets of passive real estate investing and why it’s the key to financial freedom. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Whitney Elkins-Hutten, Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, Founder of Ashwealth.com, and Author of the #1 Bestseller Money for Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth, who shares her journey from acciden...

Looking to raise capital and elevate your business? Discover how proximity, trust, and AI can be game changers in the world of family offices. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Richard Wilson, Founder & CEO of Family Office Club, who shares expert insights on navigating the world of family offices, capital raising, and building trust with investors. With 18 years of experience and a reach of 18 million across his social platforms, Richard discusses the power of proximity t...

If you’re looking to scale your business without breaking the bank on full-time hires, fractional staffing could be the game-changer you need. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Nicole Grinnell, 2x Business Founder of Bosun Solutions and Mic'd Up Booking, who shares her entrepreneurial journey from executive assistant to building a staffing solutions business that helps small businesses thrive. With over nine years of experience, Nicole discusses the benefits of fractional ...

What happens when a wealth manager applies institutional discipline and global insight to hospitality investing? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews William Huston, Founder and General Partner at Bay Street Hospitality, who discusses his journey from a call center business to creating global hospitality-focused funds designed to deliver high yields through quant-driven strategies. William shares deep insights into hospitality investment, covering topics from student housing ...

Leadership isn’t about control. It’s about presence, character, and who you choose to be when things get hard. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Mick Hunt, creator of the MICK Factor™, who shares the deeply personal story that shaped his leadership philosophy. From a promise he made at age ten to change his mother’s life to building a successful career in entrepreneurship, consulting, and podcasting with over 20 million downloads, Mick explains why emotional intelligence a...

If AI answer engines stopped reading your brand tomorrow, would anyone searching for your solution still find you? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Julian Lopez, Head of Research at AEO.co, who explains how brands can become the answer AI is most likely to recommend. Drawing on months of deep research with co-authors Perry Belcher and Kasim Aslam, Julian explains why branding, structure, and multimodal content now sit at the heart of discovery in an AI-driven world. He al...

Social media management is evolving rapidly, and the future of content creation hinges on understanding both technology and audience behavior. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Emeric Ernoult, Founder and CEO of Agorapulse, a social media management platform that has grown to $20 million in revenue without external funding. With more than 26 years of entrepreneurial experience, Emeric shares the challenges and breakthroughs that led to Agorapulse's success, from its early ...

Struggling with paid ads? Find out how to simplify your strategy and grow your small business without blowing your budget! In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Andy Janaitis, Founder & Chief Strategist at PPC Pitbulls, a digital marketing agency specializing in paid advertising for small businesses. With a background in data science and software development, Andy transitioned from corporate work to help e-commerce businesses scale through more strategic, simplified, and cost-...

What if three minutes in cold water could reset your brain and your day? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Troy Laing, Founder of Culture OC, who shares how fitness, breathwork, and modern recovery tech power a community-driven biohacking and performance center. From overcoming addiction to building a hub with medical-grade LED light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, infrared saunas, and coached cold-plunge protocols, he explains what truly moves the needle. He also unpacks his ...

What if one hour of creative testing beats a month of ad spend? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Daniela Bolzmann, Founder of MindfulGoods.co, who leads a boutique Amazon creative studio that helps seven- and eight-figure CPG and DTC brands turn product pages into high-converting brand experiences. Known for running hundreds of split tests and publishing aggregate metrics, she shows where creative focus delivers outsized conversion gains. In this conversation, Daniela bre...

What if your biggest sales breakthrough began the moment you stopped trying to sell? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Vivian Weyll, The Sales Queen™, who shares how she went from $500,000 in debt to leading a nine-figure holding company. She created Influence OS, a science-based framework that scales revenue through presence, neuroscience, and ethical influence rather than pressure, and today owns one of the largest insurance IMOs in the country. In this conversation, Viv...

You’re not stuck; you’re just repeating yesterday and calling it normal. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Dianna Kokoszka, CEO of DK Businesses, who led Keller Williams Realty International through a turnaround, moving from losing $1M a year to generating over half a billion dollars in revenue. She explains why mindset isn’t fluff; it’s the operating system. Dianna shares how she built high-performance cultures, raised people’s “financial thermostat,” and helped leaders t...

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 ...

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...

If your business disappeared from under you tomorrow, would your balance sheet, cash strategy, and exit plan keep you standing? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Mark Willis, CFP®, and David Barnett, best-selling author and veteran buy/sell advisor. Together, they unpack their new book The Business Fortress: How to Grow, Protect, and Exit Your Business with Confidence. David shares what thousands of real-world transactions reveal about banker risk, valuation blind spots, a...

If your brand feels too small to matter, this blueprint shows why that might be your unfair advantage. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Mark Rampolla, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at GroundForce Capital, who unpacks how a niche idea became a global category. Mark shares the strategy that took ZICO from yoga studios in NYC to nationwide shelves, the discipline behind constant pitching and fundraising, and why exits aren’t the finish line. He also discusses his new bo...

Explore how strategic leadership, global legal expertise, and a forward-thinking mindset help companies navigate expansion, talent acquisition, and innovation in today’s fast-moving markets. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Dean Fealk, Northern California Co-Managing Partner at DLA Piper and WSJ Best-Selling Author, who has decades of experience guiding technology companies through global expansion, talent strategy, and market growth. A former international practitioner w...

Discover the strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership lessons that help business owners turn complex tech challenges into scalable growth opportunities. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Ephraim Ebstein, CEO and Co-Founder of FIT Solutions, who has built two national companies from the ground up and now guides business leaders in leveraging technology for growth. Ephraim shares how he scaled his business to over 100 team members, integrated AI into operations, and mainta...

One mindset shift can turn your biggest loss into your greatest comeback. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Rod Khleif, Multifamily Real Estate, Expert Podcast Host, Best-Selling Author, and Philanthropist, built a real estate empire and then rebuilt it after losing $50 million in the 2008 crash. Rod breaks down why mindset drives 80–90% of success, shares lessons from owning 800 single-family homes, and explains what’s happening in multifamily right now as debt comes due ...

One mindset shift can turn your biggest loss into your greatest comeback. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Rod Khleif, Multifamily Real Estate, Expert Podcast Host, Best-Selling Author, and Philanthropist, built a real estate empire and then rebuilt it after losing $50 million in the 2008 crash. Rod breaks down why mindset drives 80–90% of success, shares lessons from owning 800 single-family homes, and explains what’s happening in multifamily right now as debt comes due ...

Discover the key to unlocking true business success by shifting your mindset and implementing a strategic plan that supports freedom and growth. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Trevor McGregor, CEO of Trevor McGregor International, who has guided countless individuals to unlock their potential and achieve success. After experiencing financial failure and a life-changing transformation, Trevor went on to mentor high performers and build a coaching business that helps entr...

Discover the key to unlocking true business success by shifting your mindset and implementing a strategic plan that supports freedom and growth. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Trevor McGregor, CEO of Trevor McGregor International, who has guided countless individuals to unlock their potential and achieve success. After experiencing financial failure and a life-changing transformation, Trevor went on to mentor high performers and build a coaching business that helps entr...