SharkPreneur

Welcome to the Sharkpreneur Podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene. Kevin Harrington is the inventor of the infomercial, one of the original sharks from the hit tv show shark tank, and has generated over 5 billion dollars in TV and digital direct response sales. Seth Greene is the world’s #1 trusted authority on cutting edge direct response , a best-selling author, the only 3x Marketer Of The Year Nominee, and the founder of http://www.MarketDominationLLC.com On the podcast, Kevin & Seth interview SharkPreneurs who share straight talk on what it takes to explode your business.

  1. Episode 1252: Emotional Intelligence Beats Authority with Mick. Hunt

    1D AGO

    Episode 1252: Emotional Intelligence Beats Authority with Mick. Hunt

    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 and presence now matter more than authority. He breaks down his MICK Factor framework and explains why leadership today requires empathy, accountability, and the courage to keep going.   Key Takeaways: → How leadership has fundamentally changed in a world where everything is instantly validated. → Trust, transparency, and empathy outweigh titles, perks, and compensation packages. → Sustainable success is never about the individual; it’s about developing people. → Growth comes from committing to your own development, not just from working harder. → Your standards and values are visible before you ever say a word.   Mick Hunt is the unapologetic voice of modern leadership. As the creator of the MICK Factor™—a leadership framework rooted in Mastery, Impact, Courage, and the drive to Keep Going—he helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and executives lead with clarity, courage, and authenticity. He's the founder of Mick Hunt Official and host of Mick Unplugged, the #1 Self-Improvement podcast with over 2 million monthly downloads. A dynamic speaker, business builder, and mentor, Mick has been featured in Forbes, collaborated with brands like Nike and McDonald's, and been mentored by icons like Les Brown and Daymond John.   Connect With Mick: Website: https://mickhuntofficial.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ X: https://x.com/MickUnplugged Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/

    17 min
  2. Episode 1251: Becoming the Brand AI Loves to Recommend with Julian Lopez

    4D AGO

    Episode 1251: Becoming the Brand AI Loves to Recommend with Julian Lopez

    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 also outlines what small businesses can do over the next 6–12 months to become compliant with this new landscape, increase AI visibility, and prepare for shifts such as zero-click search and wearables.   Key Takeaways: → How AEO builds on top of traditional SEO rather than replacing it. → Why branding is becoming the key differentiator in AI recommendations. → Why you shouldn’t chase schema hacks and listicle formats without first building a solid foundational structure. → How video, transcripts, and repurposed clips give AI the rich data it craves. → How profiles, mentions, and consistent brand signals across platforms help engines confirm you’re real and relevant.   Julian Lopez is a 'recovering' graphic designer with over 8 years of branding experience who decided to get into marketing as a new challenge to sharpen the skills that can make or break a business. Julian has co-authored The AEO Blueprint, the first full-length book on Answer Engine Optimization, which guides business owners and entrepreneurs in future-proofing their brands and becoming the AI-recommended answer in their market.   Connect With Julian: Website: http://aeo.co/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aeo.co X: https://x.com/AEOdotCO

    19 min
  3. Episode 1250: Automating Engagement and Analytics with Agorapulse with Emeric Ernoult

    6D AGO

    Episode 1250: Automating Engagement and Analytics with Agorapulse with Emeric Ernoult

    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 days of bootstrapping to its emergence as a leader in social media management. In this episode, Emeric also discusses the shifting social media landscape, trends businesses can't afford to ignore, and how AI is poised to revolutionize content creation.   Key Takeaways: → Agorapulse supports 10 major social networks and helps businesses publish content, engage with their audience, and analyze social media performance. → AI automation within Agorapulse enables brands to manage high volumes of interactions, prioritize engagement, and streamline moderation. → Social listening capabilities extend beyond social profiles to track brand mentions across forums, blogs, and other online platforms. → The future of social media is evolving from a focus on follower count to “interest media.” → Content creation today must be hyper-targeted, focusing on understanding the audience’s pain points and creating content they would pay for.   Emeric Ernoult is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in Social Media and Saas (software as a service). He is the CEO and co-founder of Agorapulse, a Paris-based Social Media Management Software launched in 2011. Agorapulse has 175 team members in 19 countries, and is currently being used by more than 37,000 users across 180 countries. It is the only business in this industry to have exceeded $20M in annual revenue without raising capital.   Connect With Emeric: Website: https://www.agorapulse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agorapulse/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@agorapulse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agorapulse X: https://x.com/agorapulse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Agorapulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agorapulse/

    18 min
  4. Episode 1249: Simplifying Digital Marketing for E-Commerce Success with Andy Janaitis

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    Episode 1249: Simplifying Digital Marketing for E-Commerce Success with Andy Janaitis

    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-effective marketing. He shares insights on avoiding common ad mistakes, leveraging AI tools, and building campaigns that drive long-term growth.   Key Takeaways: → How many small businesses are overwhelmed by digital marketing, so they overcomplicate campaigns and waste money. → Simplifying ad structures and focusing on robust measurement systems can lead to better results with smaller budgets. → Why you should focus on what’s working and avoid jumping onto multiple platforms or constantly chasing new strategies. → E-commerce businesses aiming for 7-figure growth need a targeted, scalable paid ad strategy. → Automated bidding and data-driven decision-making are essential to optimizing ad campaigns effectively.   Andy Janaitis is the founder and chief strategist of PPC Pitbulls, a boutique digital marketing agency that helps small businesses grow past 7 figures using Google and Meta Ads. He partners with founder-led brands and e-commerce teams to simplify their paid ad strategies, ensuring campaigns are built on solid tracking, clean execution, and profitability—not noise or guesswork. With over 10 years of agency and analytics experience, Andy’s background spans engineering, web development, and digital strategy. He’s known for his practical, down-to-earth approach that cuts through marketing overwhelm and empowers business owners to take confident action. Whether he’s helping a brand understand attribution or demystifying Performance Max, Andy brings clarity, integrity, and a deep respect for the entrepreneurial journey.   Connect With Andy: Website: https://www.ppcpitbulls.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppc-pitbulls/

    17 min
  5. Episode 1248: From Burnout to Balance with Science-Backed Recovery with Troy Laing

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    Episode 1248: From Burnout to Balance with Science-Backed Recovery with Troy Laing

    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 approach to discipline, leadership, and his vision to scale internationally while preserving the intimate culture that drives outcomes.   Key Takeaways: → Why breathwork and cold plunges rewire stress responses and build everyday resilience  → How stacked protocols synergize to reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery. → The role of mindset and brainwave training. → How health, family, leadership, and then business create a practical framework for balance. → How your morning routine shapes the rest of your day.   Culture OC was founded by Troy Laing, an Australian entrepreneur passionate about health and fitness, inspired by his global travels and immersion in diverse wellness practices. His vision was to create a pioneering biohacking social wellness club that fosters strong community bonds while promoting physical and mental well-being. This mission has earned recognition in esteemed publications highlighting its innovative approach to merging fitness with social connectivity. Troy, also a devoted husband and father, instills values of compassion and resilience, adding a personal touch to the club's ethos.   Connect With Troy: Website: https://cultureoc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureoc_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@culture_oc X: https://x.com/cultureoc_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureocusa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-laing-591a71285/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CultureOC

    16 min
  6. Episode 1247: The Three Tests That Move Amazon Sales with Daniela Bolzmann

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    Episode 1247: The Three Tests That Move Amazon Sales with Daniela Bolzmann

    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 breaks down the three highest-impact tests, why brand-driven storytelling wins on Amazon, and how shifting a slice of ad budget into creative can unlock rapid lift.   Key Takeaways: → What brand-specific storytelling looks like on a PDP. → Why it’s vital to have the right title, images, image stacks, and content. → How to make your main image drive clicks. → How ongoing split tests compound results across SKUs. → The importance of going all in with conviction.   Daniela Bolzmann is the Founder of MindfulGoods.co, the go-to creative studio for Amazon brands. As a featured speaker at Amazon Accelerate 2024, she is a leading expert in Amazon optimization and supports hundreds of eCommerce brands in doubling and tripling their sales on Amazon through creative content that converts.    Connect With Daniela: Website: https://mindfulgoods.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielabolzmann/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbolzmann/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielabolzmann

    14 min
  7. Episode 1246: From Rock Bottom to Revenue Mastery with Vivian Weyll

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    Episode 1246: From Rock Bottom to Revenue Mastery with Vivian Weyll

    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, Vivian unpacks the identity shifts, practical methods, and environment design that transform average producers into trusted advisors.   Key Takeaways: → How presence outperforms pressure in every conversation. → How to use the Presence Protocol to structure the first six minutes of any pitch to earn trust, defuse objections, and establish authority. → Why you should listen, reframe, and allow buyers to reach their own conclusions. → Why salespeople should handle common objections early, then guide them with questions and purposeful silence. → How surrounding yourself with top performers upgrades your own results.   Vivian Weyll is an internationally recognized speaker, visionary CEO, and founder of The InfluenceOS™ framework. Known worldwide as The Sales Queen™, her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the transformative power of high-ticket sales. Born in Brazil, Vivian came to the U.S. at 20 and faced early hardships including a failed business, painful divorce, and over $500,000 in debt. With no corporate background or formal training, she turned to sales — becoming a top producer in her first month and earning six figures monthly within six months. In just five years, she scaled from first-time salesperson to building and leading multiple 8-figure companies worth over $100 million. Through her programs, including the CROWN™ Million Dollar Masterclass, Vivian has trained thousands of entrepreneurs and coached leaders to 7- and 8-figure success, cementing her role as a global authority on influence and ethical sales.   Connect With Vivian: Website: https://vivianweyll.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viweyll/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vivianweyll X: https://x.com/vivweyll Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viweyll LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-weyll-d-andrea-0479b52a/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vivianweyllsalesqueen

    25 min
4.9
out of 5
117 Ratings

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Welcome to the Sharkpreneur Podcast with Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene. Kevin Harrington is the inventor of the infomercial, one of the original sharks from the hit tv show shark tank, and has generated over 5 billion dollars in TV and digital direct response sales. Seth Greene is the world’s #1 trusted authority on cutting edge direct response , a best-selling author, the only 3x Marketer Of The Year Nominee, and the founder of http://www.MarketDominationLLC.com On the podcast, Kevin & Seth interview SharkPreneurs who share straight talk on what it takes to explode your business.

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