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. 2d ago

    Episode 1338: The Metrics That Matter Most in Consumer Brands with Matt Putra

    Rapid growth can look like success on the surface while quietly creating serious cash flow, inventory, and operational problems beneath.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Matt Putra, Founder and Managing Partner of Eightx, who shares lessons from years of private equity and CFO experience on the financial discipline required to build valuable, scalable businesses. He explains why founders need to understand the numbers behind their decisions, how inventory and cash flow can become major growth constraints, and which financial metrics deserve close attention. Matt also discusses when companies need CFO-level thinking, how to identify the core constraint limiting growth, and why proactive problem-solving can make a major difference in enterprise value.   Key Takeaways: → Proactive communication builds investor confidence and patience. → Identifying the core constraint can reveal the next growth priority. → Delayed decisions can quickly turn into costly financial mistakes. → Slow-moving SKUs can create hidden financial strain. → CFO-level support helps integrate marketing, inventory, cash flow, and reporting.   Matt Putra is the founder of Eightx, a financial strategy firm serving growth-stage brands. His career began in operations at a metal-recycling plant and later expanded into manufacturing, accounting, private equity, lending, real estate, and corporate finance.   As employee number three at New Market Funds, Matt helped the firm grow to 25 employees and participated in approximately $500 million in investment activity, ultimately serving as Group CFO. He later founded Eightx to help companies generating $5 million to $150 million in revenue access financial leadership they had outgrown but could not yet support full-time.   Today, Matt leads strategy and client engagements, helping businesses improve margins, manage inventory, raise capital, and prepare for successful exits. His experience spans multiple eight-figure transactions, Series A and seed financings, debt raises, and interim CFO leadership.   Connect With Matt: Website: https://eightx.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eightx.consulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattputra/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/eightx/

    Episode 1338: The Metrics That Matter Most in Consumer Brands with Matt Putra
  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 4d ago

    Episode 1337: The 12 Month Millionaire with Vincent James

    The best copy in the world cannot save a product the market does not want.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Vincent James, Direct-to-Consumer Legend and Author of 22 Books, who explains why he believes product selection and offer creation matter more than copywriting alone and outlines his Q Filter framework for evaluating whether a product has the qualities of a likely winner. He also discusses why the underlying psychology of selling has remained largely the same even as marketing channels have changed, and why entrepreneurs should focus less on hype and more on what the market actually wants.   Key Takeaways: → Product selection is one of the most important decisions a marketer makes. → The biggest marketing wins often come from understanding what the market wants rather than from following personal preferences. → Direct response principles can apply across different media, even as the channels themselves change. → Modern digital marketing still relies on many of the same sales psychology principles as traditional direct mail. → Customer lifetime value and continuity can dramatically improve the economics of a successful offer. Vincent James is a direct-to-consumer legend and the author of 22 books, including The 12-Month Millionaire, which legendary copywriter Gary Halbert called “The most important marketing product ever put together.” His work also helped earn Russell Brunson his first 2-Comma Club plaque. Vincent specializes in helping businesses structure products, offers, and customer economics so lifetime value exceeds customer acquisition cost at a scale that makes the effort worthwhile.   Connect With Vincent: Website: https://www.12monthmillionaire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Therealvincentjames

    Episode 1337: The 12 Month Millionaire with Vincent James
  4. 6d ago

    Episode 1336: How to Double or Triple EBITDA with Eric Wiklendt

    A great business strategy is only the beginning. Real value comes when the right people, processes, and systems execute it.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at Speyside Equity, who shares how his hands-on experience as a CEO and operator has shaped his approach to private equity and to creating business value. He explains how his firm identifies manufacturing and value-added distribution businesses where operational improvements, growth initiatives, and stronger management teams can significantly increase profitability. Eric also breaks down his “fix and build” approach, the importance of human capital, and why clear, consistent communication is critical to transforming a company.   Key Takeaways: → Hands-on operating experience can provide investors with deeper insight into how businesses create value. → Private equity value creation can come from improving EBITDA, reducing debt, or increasing the business’s exit multiple. → The “fix and build” approach first focuses on creating a scalable operational foundation, then on accelerating growth. → Assessing whether a management team has the human capital to execute a value-creation plan is an important part of the acquisition process. → Sustainable private equity growth requires balancing the desire to scale with the need to maintain investment quality and protect long-term reputation.   Eric Wiklendt is a Managing Director at Speyside Equity, where he sources, executes, manages, and exits investments. Eric has previously held senior leadership and operational roles, and he currently serves on the Boards of several portfolio companies. Before joining Speyside Equity, Eric was President & CEO of Kelix Heat Transfer Systems. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Eaton and Hilti Corporation, where he oversaw M&A activities, established a manufacturing plant in Mexico, managed a large marketing team, and directed industrial sales operations. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Eric obtained his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.   Connect With Eric: Website: http://www.speysideequity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/speyside-equity/   All expressions of opinion provided in this podcast are subject to change without notice and are not intended to be a forecast of future events or results. There is no assurance that the trends highlighted in this podcast will occur in the future or that the projections, if any, will be met.

    Episode 1336: How to Double or Triple EBITDA with Eric Wiklendt
  5. Nov 6

    Episode 1335: Your Wish Is Your Command with Kevin Trudeau

    Wanting a different life isn't enough; the real shift happens when mindset, desire, and deliberate action work together.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Kevin Trudeau, NY Times #1 Bestselling Author and Founder of Global Information Network, who explains why mindset must pair with action, how confidence and self-image shape behavior, and why identifying what you will no longer tolerate can motivate change. He also discusses his “wealth algorithm,” his approach to adversity, and why he believes success comes from combining clear goals, mental conditioning, persistence, and specific action steps.   Key Takeaways: → Mindset and action must work together for meaningful progress. → Self-image can influence the opportunities, behaviors, and outcomes people pursue. → Knowing what you will no longer tolerate can clarify what you genuinely want. → Adversity can be reframed as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and identify a potential advantage. → Getting the message across matters more than how long it takes to deliver it. Kevin Trudeau is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and personal development educator. He is the author of Natural Cures They Don’t Want You to Know About, a number-one New York Times bestseller, as well as The Weight Loss Cure, Free Money, Debt Cures, and More Natural Cures Revealed. Drawing on his experience in business, wellness, and self-improvement, Trudeau shares ideas centered on personal freedom, natural health, financial education, and individual empowerment. Today, he reaches audiences through books, courses, podcasts, live events, coaching, and a private success community, where he provides strategies and mentorship to help participants make changes.   Connect With Kevin: Website: https://www.kevintrudeau.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialkevintrudeau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekevintrudeau/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-kevin-trudeau/ X: https://x.com/thekevintrudeau TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekevintrudeau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kevintrudeaushow

    Episode 1335: Your Wish Is Your Command with Kevin Trudeau
  6. Nov 4

    Episode 1334: What Really Keeps Founders From Scaling with Khryzza Kelley and Chantelle Lisette

    The biggest barrier to scaling may not be your systems, team, or strategy, but the identity you still hold onto.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Khryzza Kelley, CEO and Founder of On Fridays, We Scale and CEO and Chief Team Architect for CoWorq, and Chantelle Lisette, CEO and Founder of She Is Worthy Community, as they discuss the connection between business growth, identity, confidence, and self-worth. Khryzza shares why scaling requires founders to evolve their mindset, team, systems, and role, while Chantelle explains how belief, visibility, and personal worth directly influence leadership, sales, and growth. Together, they discuss why founders must stop being the business hero, get comfortable being seen, and surround themselves with the right people to reach the next level.   Key Takeaways: → Confidence affects how effectively leaders communicate, sell, and influence others. → The right relationships and rooms can expand a founder’s sense of what is possible. → Growth and scaling are distinct, and scaling requires changing more than just one part of the business. → A business becomes more scalable when the founder is less essential to day-to-day operations. → Vulnerability and visibility can strengthen connection rather than undermine authority.   Khryzza Kelley is the founder of CoWorq and On Fridays We Scale, a team architect and scaling strategist who helps entrepreneurs build the people, roles, and structure they need for the next stage of growth. Her background spans national youth leadership in the Philippines, corporate training and leadership development, and entrepreneurship, giving her a unique perspective on how leaders evolve and organizations scale.   After growing CoWorq from $3,000 in revenue to a seven-figure business, Khryzza developed her Team Architecture approach, Purpose to Profit Scaling Framework, and “Scaling Is Mental” methodology. She also created SEEN, a curated mastermind for women scaling six- and seven-figure businesses, and has been recognized as eWomenNetwork’s 2025 Emerging Leader of the Year and the Asian Business Association of Orange County’s 2024 Small Business of the Year.   Chantelle Lisette is the CEO and founder of She Is Worthy Community, a global community helping women grow in confidence, connection, faith, and business. With a background in marketing, an MBA in business management, and a decade-long career in technology sales that earned her four President’s Club awards, Chantelle brings deep experience in relationships, communication, and value creation.   Her work was shaped by a personal journey that challenged how she viewed identity and self-worth, leading her to build the kind of community she once needed herself. Since launching in 2025, She Is Worthy has grown to approximately 150 women across six countries, creating opportunities for friendship, collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful business relationships.   Chantelle is also a speaker, host of the She Is Worthy Podcast, and a partner in SEEN, a mastermind for women scaling six- and seven-figure businesses. Her work helps women recognize their worth, step into greater visibility and leadership, and build businesses without tying their value to achievement, income, appearance, or external approval.   Connect With Khryzza and Chantelle: Website: https://onfridayswescale.com/ Links Mentioned in Episode: https://onfridayswescale.com/seen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chantelle.phillips.16/ https://www.facebook.com/khryzzamaekelley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OnFridaysWeScale/ https://www.instagram.com/seenmastermind/ https://www.instagram.com/chantellelisette/ https://www.instagram.com/sheisworthycommunity/ https://www.instagram.com/khryzzakelley/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelle-phillips-a5550158/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/khryzzamaekelley/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnFridaysWeScale/

    Episode 1334: What Really Keeps Founders From Scaling with Khryzza Kelley and Chantelle Lisette
  7. Nov 2

    Episode 1333: Wealth Planning Mistakes Successful Entrepreneurs Make with Todd Villarrubia

    Building significant wealth is only half the battle. The real challenge is protecting it from taxes, lawsuits, poor planning, and what the next generation does. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Todd Villarrubia, Attorney and Owner of Wealth Planning Law Group, who explains how successful entrepreneurs can move beyond basic estate planning to protect, optimize, and transfer the wealth they have built. He shares his B.E.A.S.T. Mode™ framework, which covers business structures, estate planning, asset protection, succession and governance, and tax planning. He also explains why entrepreneurs should start exit planning years before selling their business. Todd explores strategies to protect generational wealth, prepare for long-term care costs, and build a family office structure that brings the right professionals together for proactive quarterly planning. Key Takeaways: → Wealth protection becomes increasingly important as an entrepreneur's net worth increases. → The planning strategies that work for someone worth $1 million may be inadequate for someone worth $10 million. → Properly structured trusts can help protect family assets and enable more tax-efficient wealth transfers across generations. → Entrepreneurs should consider shifting their focus from wealth creation to wealth preservation as they enter their 40s or as they build significant net worth. → The B.E.A.S.T. Mode™ addresses business structures, estate planning, asset protection, succession and governance, and tax planning. Todd Villarrubia is a tax attorney with more than 30 years of experience and an LL.M. in Taxation. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Administration, an Accredited Estate Planner, and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. He has earned a Martindale-Hubbell A/V Preeminent rating and has been named one of America’s Top 100 Estate Planning Attorneys by Worth Magazine. As the founding partner of Wealth Planning Law Group and Fountainhead Global, LLC, Todd has helped thousands of entrepreneurs protect billions of dollars in assets from taxes, creditors, and other risks. His proprietary Entrepreneurial B.E.A.S.T. Mode™ process integrates business structuring, estate planning, asset protection, succession planning, and taxation. Through a holistic, proactive approach, he designs customized wealth strategies and long-term legacy systems for high-net-worth business owners and entrepreneurial families. Connect With Todd: Website: https://lawealthplan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WealthPlanningLawGroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealth-planning-law-group/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-villarrubia/ X: https://x.com/WPLG_NewOrleans YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkpE9FkBAbxsvjXowivgk_Q

    Episode 1333: Wealth Planning Mistakes Successful Entrepreneurs Make with Todd Villarrubia
  8. Oct 28

    Episode 1332: The Hidden Cost of Reactive Tax Planning with Chris Miller

    Most successful entrepreneurs focus on making more money, but without proactive tax planning, taxes can quietly become their biggest wealth destroyer.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Chris Miller, Founder and CEO of One Atlanta Tax Solutions, who explains how proactive tax planning can help entrepreneurs, high earners, and business owners reduce unnecessary tax burdens and improve financial efficiency. He explains why traditional once-a-year tax preparation isn't enough, how wealthy individuals use legal tax strategies to protect their income, and how a year-round tax plan can dramatically impact long-term wealth. Chris also discusses common tax myths, the biggest mistakes successful people make as their income grows, and how strategic tax savings can create more opportunities to invest, grow, and build wealth.   Key Takeaways: → Why taxes are a year-round strategy, not a once-a-year event. → Taxes are often one of the largest financial burdens for successful entrepreneurs. → Regular conversations with a tax strategist can reveal new opportunities. → How everyday high earners can benefit from the legal tax strategies wealthy individuals use. → Partnerships among CPAs, financial advisors, and tax professionals can help them serve clients more effectively. Chris Miller is the founder and CEO of One Atlanta Tax Solutions, a firm that provides advanced tax strategies for accredited investors, business owners, and high-income professionals. With more than 16 years of experience, he is a Certified Tax and Business Advisor who helps clients legally reduce their tax exposure while improving capital efficiency.   Chris founded the firm to address the limitations of traditional, reactive tax planning. One Atlanta Tax Solutions focuses on proactive strategies, including leveraged charitable structures, alternative investments, and advanced tax mitigation frameworks that preserve and reposition client capital.   He works closely with a national network of CPAs, financial advisors, and strategic partners to identify and execute high-impact opportunities. Chris remains actively involved in client strategy, partner development, and firm growth.   Connect With Chris: Website: https://www.oneatlantataxsolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmiller33367/

    Episode 1332: The Hidden Cost of Reactive Tax Planning with Chris Miller
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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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