Shark Tank Podcast

Take your business to the next level & expect success! Meny Hoffman loves small business and has a passion for helping them succeed.  He is the founder of PTEX Group, creator of the LTB (Lets Talk Business) summit & of course the LaunchPad.   Launchpad is modeled after the Shark Tank where there was a panel of wealthy investors in addition to crowd interaction and polling.  There were three businesses funded on the first go.  I have linked to them below. "Version 1 is better than version NONE" ~ Meny Hoffman Meny discusses some great stuff during our session.  The challenges of starting a business and introducing structure and systems that will allow the business to thrive.  Meny is a huge fan of Infusionsoft and is an advocate of each business owner looking for ways to automate their sales process.  He talks about the questions that every business owner must consider before taking the leap as well as how to identify opportunities disguised as problems.  Give your business its best chance for success - better yet demand success; Meny will tell you how.  A great session of Shark Tank Podcast. "Don't let perfection get in the way of progress" ~ Meny Hoffman Jump IN! Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! (Brand New!) Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Subscribe to our mailing list Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Opportunities are typically disguised as problems Meny explains why giving up control forces you to create an automated structure and allows your business to scale Vision, Mission, Core principles.  Get everyone on the same page or lose to someone who does. Why you must have a sales system in place if you want success.  Are all your people speaking the same language? Your company must have a USP.  What is yours? The 2 questions that every business must ask before opening shop! If your sales people are failing to have success, is it your fault or their fault? Can you attend LTB if you aren't Jewish?  :) How often should you be going to conferences/networking events and why. Plus a whole lot more… Advice for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet:  Talk to your employees - they are your vanguard and their feedback will help you determine the direction the company should go. If you have employees who don't like their job, they are RUINING your company Don't get discouraged - All successful entrepreneurs have thought their only logical option was to quit. Items we talked about during the session: PTEX Group Meny is an Infusionsoft Ultimate Marketer - Check this out! LaunchPad LTB Summit Moshe Weiss of SoundBender (From Shark Tank!) Investors involved in the LaunchPad Kevin Harrington Seth Fireman & Neil Rock J. Morton Davis Mark Bess Tech that Meny could not survive without: InfusionSoft Smartsheet - Google Drive on steroids - Do yourself a favor and check out the free trial!   Books that Meny recommends: The E-Myth Revisited Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't Party online with Meny: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!

18 Months, 2 Blogs, 6 Figures - Now Corbett is obsessed with TRAFFIC - yours! Perhaps you have had a time in your life when it feels like the walls are crashing down all around you.  Corbett experienced this after the financial meltdown of 2008.  When his startup essentially folded, he did what we all would probably do.  He jumped in the car with his wife and headed down to Mexico.  Huh?? Corbett's favorite success quote: "Don't ask what the world needs.  Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -Howard Thurman Corbett had an amazing epiphany while he was in Mexico (not the kind you had during spring break in college) He had a major pivot point and what ensued changed the direction of his life.  You may not be interested in blogging or websites, and that's ok, but Corbett's story can be applied to anyone who feels like they haven't yet figured out how to build their career around their life, instead of the other way around. I dare you not to be inspired by listening to Corbett's story and the successful company he has built around his Think Traffic website.  I have quotes from Corbett tacked to my wall, and my hope is that you will take what you learn in this session and make something happen!  Good Luck out there~ Jump IN! Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! (Brand New!) Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Subscribe to our mailing list Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: How Corbett went from being a fortune 500 consultant to a professional "Blogger" & more importantly - WHY? One of the biggest mistakes you can make when trying to get more traffic on your site (Hint, it has to do with how perceive your "traffic") Corbett believes that most people fail because they have borrowed someone else's definition of success. If you think you deserve more than you are getting from your career, Corbett shares his advice on what to do next. If you are not an expert, then be a leading learner and you will build expertise and thus value that you can share with others Who is Corbett's entrepreneurial man crush?  (And should you jump on this romantic bandwagon?) Shark Tank: Is your idea a business or a fantasy??  Corbett explains Plus a whole lot more… "I wake up everyday feeling like I am the luckiest person in the world" ~ Corbett Barr Advice from Corbett for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet:  Get Started!  Your idea & plan won't be perfect, but you can build momentum that will carry you Be a leading learner.  (Natalie Sisson = shout out) Surround yourself with other entrepreneurs and they will help you create your new reality. Create good content (Write Epic Sh#t as Corbett likes to say) and your traffic (tribe) will grow. Corbett's favorite Shark Tank Pitch: Ice Chips Candy! - My lovely grannies! Items we talked about during the session: ThinkTraffic.net "Start a Blog That Matters" with Corbett Barr (Very cool) Fizzle Show (Podcast with Chase Reeves & Caleb Wojcik) 18 Months, 2 Blogs, Six Figures Scott Dinsmore - TED Talk James Altucher Leo Babauta 37 signals - BaseCamp software Derek Sivers - Idea valuator (Epic) Suitcase Entrepreneur Tech that Corbett could not survive without: A Blog - If you don't have one, you should click here to get started Books that Corbett recommends: The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses Party online with Corbett: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously,

What is the opposite of a shark?  A GUPPY of course! Darrin Ginsberg has finally done it!  He has brought shark tank to the masses at the LOCAL level.  Darrin joins me on Shark Tank Podcast to talk about...The Guppy Tank!  He and his investor buddies allow hopeful entrepreneurs to pitch them, which results in an equity partnership, a loan, or a swift exit from the room empty-handed. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.  ~Steve Jobs Darrin is the perfect person to do this.  He has been working closely with small businesses for decades  (first in merchant sales, then as a loan guru) and has an outstanding feel for which ones will thrive.  Why should YOU the listener care?  Well Darrin also has a wealth of knowledge & resources for business owners looking to take it to the next level or seek alternative forms of finance/capital acquisition.  Seriously scroll down and look at the handful of companies he mentioned during our show (I think I got most of them, but there were probably more) The Guppy Tank could soon be coming to a town near you!  Thank you Darrin for an epic session. Jump IN! The investor shouldn't have to pay for the upside of future returns in advance - Darrin Ginsberg Session 27 is sponsored by: Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! (Brand New!) Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Subscribe to our mailing list   Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Shark Tank is reality TV, The Guppy Tank is just plain reality The panel invests together, rather than competing for the deal.  Pro-rata. Most successful entrepreneurs have similar "habit shaping" experiences.  Darrin explains Alternative funding methods are becoming very popular, will they could spell big changes for banks down the road How not to get burned as a lender The biggest difference between what you see in The Tank and what happens in the real world First event: +100 application, 10 candidates chosen, 3 products invested with a kitty of over 600k. = BOOM! The Guppy Tank offer straight equity investments, loans, OR revenue based loans.  (Think Mr. Wonderful's royalties) Why haven't we seen more people doing this? Darrin's answer to my "how would you advise congress" question is was somewhat non politically correct, and therefore a great answer. Darrin takes live calls on Business Rockstars - think Shark Tank on the radio. Will the Guppy Tank go nationwide? Plus a whole lot more… Shark Tank wants good entertainment, we want good businesses/people that we can meet, touch, and help grow at the local level, with local workers.  Steve G. Advice from Darrin for entrepreneurs who haven’t made it over the hump just yet:  Find a mentor.  Find a business person, a friend, a store owner etc, that can give you a sounding board to bounce ideas off of Items we talked about during the session: Darrin's Companies: The Guppy Tank Biz Cash SaaS Funding Other sources for people who are struggling for or don't want a conventional loan: Kabbage Prosper Crowd Tilt KickStarter Indie Gogo Our friend at Babblr Tech Coast Angels OnDeck Capital MCA loan providers (Merchant Cash Advance Loan) IOUcentral Lending Club (125 million in loans last month alone) Business Rockstarts radio show The Dolphin Tank (no investments, pitch help only) Tech that Darrin could not survive without: Last Pass (app) Drobox LinkedIn Books that Darrin recommends: The Richest Man in Babylon Steve Jobs Tell Darrin that you enjoyed her remarks: Twitter Facebook

All balls, all the time! Michele Kapustka is the kind of person that makes doing this podcast all worth it.  I wish there was a potion you could spray on people that would make them as fun to talk to as Michele...but i haven't seen it on Shark Tank yet. (Season 5 maybe?) Michele's Success Quote: "You have to work ON your business as often as you work IN your business" Michele Kapustka Michele joins me on Shark Tank Podcast to talk about...balls!  No seriously, ever since her appearance on Season 1 (Scroll down, it's still online!) she has created a thriving business selling balls and delivering them via USPS & Ron the mailman.  Michele talks about the challenges of running this niche business, her menacing guerilla marketing strategy and how anyone can achieve success after they have clearly defined it.  Thanks Michele for an incredibly fun session.   Jump IN! Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Subscribe to our mailing list   Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Double Spanking How a goofy ideas become a full-fledged 6 figure business Michele's guerilla marketing strategy that got her on Donny Deutsch's show (5 times)  & Oprah The restraining order that Donny had to place on Michele (joke - I think...) Why doubling the price of her Balls tripled her sales  T-R-I-P-L-E-D Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence RTTM - Ron the mailman is their mascot on the website...classic The story of how they got on Shark Tank season 1 (Hint: Guerilla marketing) Michele pulls a "do you know who I am?" when she gets pulled over... They rush you out on a golf cart...and for two podcasts in a row the Shark Tank Psychologist gets a shout out! 19 - NINETEEN copycats came out of the woodwork.  Copyright and trademark your stuff! Would Michele do this if she were a man? (sexist right, I know!) Plus a whole lot more… Advice from Michele for entrepreneurs who haven’t made it over the hump just yet:  Reach out to people who have been successful, they will often give you great advice. People who tell you it can't be done are telling you their story...not yours. Items we talked about during the session: Send Your Own Ball!! Special Shark Tank Promo:  Use STPod when you order to get your ball HALF OFF! STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Tech that Michele could not survive without: Sharpies (Cute Michele) Books that Michele recommends: The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family Tell Michele that you enjoyed her remarks: Twitter: @HeySENDaBALL Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RUp-BQeSw

A Millionaire who creates Millionaires... Steve Kaplan could easily be labeled a Shark.  He has been doing mergers & acquisitions for almost 30 years and has sold dozens of companies...the largest for over 2.1 billion dollars.  (Yowza)  He lives an incredible life as a millionaire who spends his time helping other entrepreneurs in any way that he can. Steve's Success Quote: "If you do what you always do, you get what you always get" Steve's mother (How great is that?) Steve joins me on Shark Tank Podcast to talk about his experience on the ABC show secret millionaire, and how to ensure you first define success before you spend your life working for something that may not bring you happiness. Look out Mr. Wonderful - Steve is the real deal and he wants to share his secrets for swimming with sharks without being eaten alive!  Jump IN! Session 25 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Subscribe to our mailing list Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Steve Kaplan has created over 100 millionaires - How? Steve Kaplan has sold his company for over a billion dollars...before he was 35. Is sleeping in your car a precursor to being a self made millionaire? How does one get on the show Secret Millionaire?  Steve explains Steve spent a week with the soldiers in Afghanistan - he is passionate about helping soldiers reacclimate when they return home How the principles that made Steve successful can be applied to the new economy. How to not suck at raising capital! Plus a whole lot more…   Advice from Steve for entrepreneurs who haven’t made it over the hump just yet: The business climate has changed, and so have the tools at your disposal, but the core basics of success in business are still the same. The challenge of business today is to stay relevant.  If you are successful, 5 years from now you will not be doing what you are doing the same way you are doing it.  Know that, and DON'T resist it. Don't sell tactics, sell access! Items we talked about during the session: Steve's Website The 3 charities that Steve worked with on the show: Kids Off The Block BINDONATED H.O.M.E. Power of Marketing TV Show John Dumas of Entrepreneur On Fire Secret Millionaire - Steve's show airs August 3rd, 2013 - 6pm ET John Paul DeJoria & Steve Tisch (Guest Sharks on Season 5) STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Tech that Steve could not survive without: MailChimp Google Docs (One of my must have's) Free Conference call.com Books that Steve recommends: Finding the Next Steve Jobs: How to Find, Keep, and Nurture Talent Conversations with Shark Tank Winners (Coming Soon!) Bag the Elephant Be the Elephant: Build a Bigger, Better Business Sell Your Business for the Max!   Tell Steve that you enjoyed his remarks: Twitter: @stevekaplanlive Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!  

With Gusto! Gusto, moxie, panache...call it what you will.  Julie Goldman stepped into the Shark Tank in season 2 and left a trail of sharky chum in her wake.  She is the founder of Original Runner Company, which is an incredibly successful wedding specialty company.  What is her secret?  A fantastic product, winning attitude, and an insatiable drive to succeed are the foundation, but that's just scratching the surface. "You cannot scale a business unless you are willing to let go of the pieces that you should be delegating" Julie Goldman Julie joins me on Shark Tank Podcast to talk about her experience on the show and tell us some of the things that didn't make the final cut.  In addition she shares her enthusiasm and insight into building a thriving company from a niche product like wedding runners.   I knew from watching the show that Julie was sharp (Mr. Wonderful learned the hard way) I didn't realize she is the full package.  She is also an excellent speaker, presenter, and motivator, which makes this an easy listen and an outstanding session of Shark Tank Podcast - JUMP IN! "I have been doing this business for so long that I make sure I constantly foster the generation of new ideas...don't get stuck in the trap that your ideas are always the best "  Julie Goldman Make sure to check out the profile that was done by Infusionsoft on Julie...A must see for any small business person.  You can also check out the podcast session I did with the founder of InfusionSoft. Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Subscribe to our mailing list Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In This Episode You Will Hear: What Julie did to ensure she maximized the shark tank effect Find repeat business - Celebrity weddings are great because of the "60 day wedding" (Hilarious) Why when Julie was asked to come on season 1 of Shark Tank, her answer was "NO WAY" Why Julie believes she should have invented Spanx - and how Julie has been profitable since day 1 with original runner company - How? Why Julie left NY to ensure her wedding business would flourish What to do when someone rips off your idea and opens a shop next door The Mr. Wonderful Mashup!  A must listen Why Julie is a huge believer in CRM - what is it and why do you need it? How CRM has changed her business upside down in the best way possible (Julie's wedding sales cycle can take YEARS) See how Julie takes her one sale of the year, and uses it plan, budget, and forecast the entire year. Brilliant Plus a whole lot more… Advice from Julie for entrepreneurs who haven’t made it over the hump just yet:  As soon as you get the website up, you need to have a CRM.  It does things that no entrepreneur can do...things that need to happen in order to make sales. Your success will depend on your ability to manage your database. DELEGATION - anything in column 2 & 3 should be delegated Items we talked about during the session: Julie's Website Julie's blog post after going on Shark Tank  (More guests should do this!!) Celebrity weddings: Michael Jordan, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Ritchie, Fergie/Josh Duhamel, David Eckstein, etc... Gallery of Product STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Tech that Julie could not survive without: Book that Julie recommends: Conquer the Chaos: How to Grow a Successful Small Business Without Going Crazy Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard Tell Julie that you enjoyed her remarks: Pinterest Twitter: @WeddingRunners Facebook               Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously,

The Show-No Must Go On! Shelly Ehler stepped into the Shark Tank after months if not years of hearing how she would be "perfect" for the show.  She was reluctant, she was scared, and she left one of the most memorable, likeable, and fought over contestants in the show's history.  Shelly's post game shark tank after effect has been a bumpy ride full of huge expectations, colossal disappointments, and big surprises. “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."  Henry David Thoreau (Shelly had this memorized-BOOM!) I am honored to be able to share this podcast with you the faithful shark tank podcast audience.  Shelly is on her way to great things, so its exciting to share this little slice of joy with you.  I know you will love it. "It took 25 years for the universe to give me my calling" Shelly Ehler Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to leave a review on ITUNES Enjoy!   Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In This Episode You Will Hear: Shelly never wanted to go on Shark Tank after watching someone get SQUASHED by the Sharks = Not Interested People told her once a week she should go on the show...but it took the show contacting her before she finally "Let Go" 197 days from recording to broadcast...Shelly likens it to pregnancy (whhaaatt?) Don't rely on anyone else, you are going to be disappointed if you do. Shark Tank Exec Producer Clay Newbill says, "This isn't winning the lottery" right before you go on.  He ain't kidding. The sales bell hardly rang on the night of her Shark Tank debut.  ULTIMATE BUZZKILL! How to pitch the sharks when you only have 15k in total towel sales. Lori Grenier was brand new when Shelly came in the tank, and Shelly had her mind made up early..like 'before she walked in the building early.' Shelly admits she didn't take the best deal being offered.  We analyze why this happens in the tank. Mark "The Shark" Cuban tells Shelly that connections are the easy part, but Shelly was looking for a mentor. Shelly scored a towel licensing deal...A BIG ONE.  Plan on seeing Show No's at a store near you. Plus a whole lot more… Advice From Shelly For Entrepreneurs Who Haven’t Made It Over The Hump Just Yet: Gratitude will change your life.  Say thank you for the things that don't go right as well as those that do. Keep knocking on doors - eventually the right one will open Stop asking "Why"  Items We Talked About During The Podcast: Show No Towel Website Shelly's Towel featured on GMA this past Independence Day My ideas for Show No towel in the tank Oleary Funds towel for traders on the floor Herjavec show no towel for pit crew Mavericks show nos for ball boys and tear away training towels for pre game) Elly Bellys - So Good (Check them out next time you are in San Diego) A link I found online with some cool pictures of her journey I will be doing a review of the towel she sent me...keep your pants on. STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Book That Shelly Recommends: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Tell Shelly That You Enjoyed Her Remarks: Twitter: @Shownotowels Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!  

Make money on the internet. Sounds pretty simple & straightforward right?  There is a very interesting story behind its inception.  Join me on Shark Tank podcast episode 22 as we chat with Chris Guthrie.  Former competitive gamer (Halo noobs show due respect) turned online enthusiast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwMUawpNJuY The Halo god (Chris Guthrie) doing work in his former life...a must see! (and I like reading the post while MC Hammer plays in the background) "What marketable skills do you already possess that you can capitalize on online?   They are probably worth more as much or more online than to any employer "  Chris Guthrie When I first heard of Chris it was because he was making mega affiliate sales commissions with Amazon's affiliate program.   You probably know people who flip properties right?  Well Chris flips websites.  He looks for sites that are undervalued, purchases them, does rehab (Or improves content & monetization) and then sells them to buyers (in some cases institutional buyers) for big dollars.  Chris also now builds software (note: he doesn't know how to code) to help people do things easier and faster than they could before.  Chris has some great ideas and is sure to get you thinking about new ways of doing things and looking at the big picture. How does a hardcore gamer go from wrecking bad guys online to wracking in dollars??  This episode of the Shark Tank Podcast is a must listen for any small business owner. Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to leave a review on ITUNES (It takes 2 minutes…go for it!)   Session 22 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In This Episode You Will Hear: How Chris attributes much of his success to HALO the video game Chris outlines all of the major mistakes that have helped him to find his groove and make money online Chris shares his first experience with a successful product review site and why it was so lucrative vs the video game forum. Chris sold this site for over six figures and hasn't looked back since. Yahoo paid millions for flicker.com...why?? Chris feels that after 8 years he is the Simon Cowell of telling people if their ideas will make money online. Capturing the potential of residual income online versus punch the clock money How to sell software products when you have no personal knowledge of how to write software. Plus a whole lot more!!! Advice From Chris For Entrepreneurs Who Haven’t Made It Over The Hump Just Yet:  Take action.  Don't talk about it - Do it! Shark Tank preferences: Favorite Shark: Mark Cuban & Robert Herjavec Favorite Product or Pitch: How do you roll & Tom & Chee Worst Pitch or Product: Any company with no sales Links from the podcast: Make Money on the Internet dot com Guthrie Castle Clickbank.com The X Prize (He has several others in amazon as well regarding how to make money online) Guthrie Castle Eff U money.com already exists...sorry Chris The camelfront - My Shark Tank idea still in development STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) You Love The Podcast But Don’t Know What To Do Next??  I Can Help With That: The first rule of Shark Tank Podcast – Talk about Shark Tank Podcast! Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. (or Click on Lumberg) Follow @SharkTankPdCast Click here to join the ‘Fans of Shark Tank  & ST Podcast’ LinkedIn page.   Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ

Invis-A-Rack; 100% Made in America Donny McCall visited the shark tank in season 3 episode 7.  Donny's segment has been a lightning rod for controversy because of his refusal to accept the SHARKS assertions that his business won't survive without ...

Powered By:     Clate Mask is the CEO of Infusionsoft.  There was a huge void in the CRM market and Clate Mask helped position infusionsoft in a great position to take advantage of it.  How you ask??  By focusing on what matters...by helping small business owners succeed. "Gold medals aren't  made of gold, they are made of a hard to find alloy called GUTS"  Dan Gable Clate discusses how its only too easy for business owners to get mired down in the details of running a business.  As a business owner time is your most valuable asset and you HAVE TO spend it where you are most needed...which is why infusionsoft has been so successful.  Infusionsoft is the ultimate tool to empower small businesses because it combines CRM, email marketing, and e-commerce. The story Clate has to share is an inspiration to any business owner whose vision is currently much larger than their bank account...and how by defining your purpose, your values, and your mission...you can determine your destiny. This episode of the Shark Tank Podcast is a must listen for any small business owner! Enjoy! Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to leave a review on ITUNES (It takes 2 minutes…go for it!) Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In This Episode You Will Hear: Most companies have to help small companies in order to move on to bigger ones - Not Infusionsoft Daymond John (FUBU Shark) was the keynote speaker at InfusionCon this year.  Check it out>>> Clate doesn't consider himself a "techie" but an entrepreneur who needs efficiency like I need eggs and bacon in the morning. Infusionsoft has 11 years in existence...the first 3 years it would have been smarter to quit than to keep pushing Survival mode lasted about 5 years, are you willing to go the distance? Survival if about SALES!  Period What is your core belief?  What is your why?  Why are you spending your priceless time building this business? Purpose, Values, and Mission.  If you define these you will attract and align with the right kind of people. InfusionSoft has raised three rounds of VC - 9 million, 8 million, & recently 54 million with Goldman Sachs. Discussing the plan for the InfusionSoft IPO. And the future of this CRM giant. Clate prefers to hire entrepreneurs...how does that work? Plus a whole lot more!!! Advice from Clate for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the Hump Just Yet:  There is an excellent exchange towards the end of the podcast...too long to insert here  Check it out~ Links from the podcast: Infusionsoft homepage Conquer the Chaos: How to Grow a Successful Small Business Without Going Crazy William's blog Lorien Hall's crowdfunding project Check out the video at the bottom of this post! STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Success book Clate recommends: The Power of Positive Thinking Tech that Clate can't live without: InfusionSoft - DUH! Tell Clate you enjoyed his remarks: Twitter: @Infusionsoft Facebook You Love The Podcast But Don’t Know What To Do Next??  I Can Help With That: The first rule of Shark Tank Podcast - Talk about Shark Tank Podcast! Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. (or Click on Lumberg) Follow @SharkTankPdCast Click here to join the ‘Fans of Shark Tank  & ST Podcast’ LinkedIn page.   Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!   Here is Lorien Halls video - incredible stuff! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB3VGh7g3B4

With hardware like this...Who needs sharks?? Jason Lucash and Mike Szymczak were tired of traveling with bulky speakers, not to mention constantly shopping for batteries.  So what did they do?  Well like any solid entrepreneurs they sought out to create a solution. "To this day we still don't have a business plan...Staying flexible has been a large factor in our success"  Mike S. Jason and Mike found success early and haven't slowed down for a second.  They had 750k in sales the year they visited Shark Tank (2010) and finished 2012 with over 3.6 million in gross sales.  Even better, their audio products are very slick, inexpensively priced, and now fully customizable. In this episode of the Shark Tank Podcast Mike joins me to talk about the origins of Orig Audio and the culture and mindset of this thriving company.  In addition we discuss the breakdown of their deal with Robert Herjavec and their thoughts on how valuable that equity is in light of their explosive growth. "There are a lot of people who sit on the sofa and say, 'I had that idea'  but they don't take any action.  Action is what separates entrepreneurs from regular people." Mike S. Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to leave a review on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: The inception of the company and how they got involved in building high quality travel friendly audio speakers How Mike and Jason would clock out of their "regular job" and clock into their new pursuit and work into the wee hours of the morning The rock-it was my INTRODUCTION to shark tank back in the day, exciting stuff  How the big box stores actually help entrepreneurs by saying "NO" when the entrepreneurs are too green to know they aren't ready for the big time How they spoke to everyone that had been on the show prior to "learn the ropes" - Smart Move The question that I would like to ask Mark when he tells me I have 24 seconds to make my deal... The issue of the "patent" being held in China and the exposure level that Orig Audio had at that time. (Huge questions marks on this for me after watching the show) Robert's reasoning (or lack of) for not going forward with the deal. - Interesting stuff Orig Audio has had hockey stick (aka Algore) type growth year over year.  3.6 million gross in 2012. Does Mike think people should pay 15 times more for the "Dr. Big Name" headphones? Dwight Schrute's response when Mike emailed them about "Beets" headphones (crickets) QVC sought out Orig Audio, and its usually the other way around. How Orig Audio stands out in a niche that becomes more crowded each day. Plus a whole lot more... Advice from Mike for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet: Whenever you think or say, "there has to be another way" that could be the next great product waiting to be created. Keep your equity as long as possible Items we talked about during the Podcast: Great products from Orig Audio...Epishock is the new bad boy on the far right. Hoodie Pillow - Re-airing this weekend STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Book that Mike recommends: Tech that Mike can't live without: Skype Square Iprocess Tell Mike that you enjoyed his remarks: Twitter: @OrigAudio Facebook Your Homework!!  Keep Reading... Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. (or Click on Lumberg) Follow @SharkTankPdCast Click here to join the 'Fans of Shark Tank  & ST Podcast' LinkedIn page.   Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don't hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time...Bu-Bye! TJ

Smart, Passive, & Lots of Income! Pat Flynn is the best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, internet guru, & inspiration to thousands that he has taught to create passive income online (at no cost to them) and with zero hard selling.  How is a title like this earned?  In Pat Flynn's case, almost completely by accident, at least at the inception.  What is more incredible is that he is only a few years into his journey... "Being an entrepreneur is about exploration & experimentation" ~Pat Flynn Pat has a unique perspective on attaining the level of success and (Internet fame) that he has.  He didn't set out to start the Smart Passive Income Blog...he didn't go to school for it, didn't get a degree or certification...its just plain old hard work and innovation...the same place most great ideas come from. Tell comic book guy that Pat could very well be the: Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to leave a review on ITUNES (It takes 2 minutes...go for it!) Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In This Episode You Will Hear: How Pat dealt with the news that he was getting laid off, and how why you should look forward to that day as well. Pat doesn't have a system for success, it requires a paradigm shift and an open mind. Pat accidentally ranks a site to number 1 in Google, before he knows what that even means Pat sells this content in an Ebook and bags 8k in the first month.  Smart Passive Income brand is born. How success changes/reveals people...so decide what's important to you before these changes set in. Pat hates slimy, salesy, slick types, and is doing his part to show there is a better way. Pat wanted to quit 6 times in his first year...and now he makes over 35k a month.  Don't give up Resistance should be your sign that you are getting close to breaking through a new boundary. The bucket of crabs analogy. Tim Ferriss' story...very instructional. Pat cleared 60k last month in income before expenses...how are you going to accomplish this? Pat has a best-selling book on Amazon and is working on another...Living the entrepreneur's dream. Plus a whole lot more!!! Advice from Pat for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet: What is your unfair advantage?  Your unique selling proposition? Find a mentor who you can reach out to keep you accountable, OR a mastermind group of like minded people. You have to put yourself out there and meet other people if you want to be successful. Items We Talked About During The Podcast: PatFlynn.me Internet Business Mastery Podcast Niche Site Duel 2.0 (check this out!) Snippet App Google AdWords Keyword Tool Pat's monthly income report (How about these apples?) Tim Ferriss Podcast on SPI (51) Matt Gartland Caleb Wojcik STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Success book Pat recommends: Let Go - For 2.99 you can't afford NOT to buy it! The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles Tech That Pat Can’t Live Without: Evernote DropBox Scrivener - for writers Tell Pat you enjoyed His Remarks: Twitter: @PatFlynn Facebook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSs7Q5lbYYk You Love The Podcast But Don’t Know What To Do Next??  I Can Help With That: Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. (or Click on Lumberg) Follow @SharkTankPdCast Click here to join the ‘Fans of Shark Tank  & ST Podcast’ LinkedIn page.   Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!

John Dumas is an Entrepreneur On Fire! John's story needs to be heard.  He had an idea...and that idea has been flawlessly executed into the standard for daily podcasting.  He saw a need that wasn't being met in the market and now he is making a killing filling that gap. John's entrepreneur success quote: "Try not to become a man of success, try instead to be a man of value" ~Albert Einstein I believe anyone can see the kind of success that John has seen if they are paying strict attention to opportunities in the market and are willing to work hard to meet them head on.  Do not miss this episode of the Shark Tank Podcast with the Entrepreneur On Fire! Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to leave a review on ITUNES (It takes 2 minutes...go for it!) Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In This Episode You Will Hear: John's AHA moment! 97 million people drive to work alone every day and many are using that time to consume content John's name is already next to Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, etc - Top 10 business podcast in 6 months Podcasting is one of the best ways to get free high quality content, anywhere. Consistent execution is John's best weapon, listen to how he does it. Podcasting was the Oxford Dictionary word of the year in...2005!  John wasn't exactly the first podcaster on the scene John is making over 12k per month in sponsorships alone.  Six figures in 6 months and it's not Amway. :) John has a best-selling book on Amazon and is working on another...Living the entrepreneur's dream. Plus a whole lot more!!! Advice from John for entrepreneurs who haven’t made it over the hump just yet: When you find the opportunity, don't hesitate If you need more time, get up 30 minutes earlier, don't watch Leno, work your business!  Be an Entrepreneur. A) Do it better B) Do it differently C) Just DO IT! Items We Talked About During The Podcast: Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast Launch - A Step by Step Podcasting Guide Including 15 Video Tutorials Jamie Tardy - The Eventual Millionaire (John's Mentor) Electronic Frontier Foundation - Mark Cuban is leading the fight against podcast trolls 6 months to 6 figures - Should be coming out soon Lynda.com STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Tech That John Can’t Live Without: Workflowy (A personal favorite as well) Adobe Creative Cloud(19 products for 52 dollars a month = steal) Tell John you enjoyed His Remarks: Twitter: @JohnLeeDumas Facebook You Love The Podcast But Don’t Know What To Do Next??  I Can Help With That: Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. (or Click on Lumberg) Follow @SharkTankPdCast Click here to join the ‘Fans of Shark Tank  & ST Podcast’ LinkedIn page.   Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!  

Can drawing cats be a 100k+ per year business?  If Steve Gadlin is drawing them it can. Steve Gadlin is an interesting cat, no pun intended.  He wanted to learn more about running a business, but he needed an idea and a product. He chose something simple, something most people love, something he is allergic to = CATS. "Winning Shark Tank has been described like winning the lottery, but it amounts to a lot of work." Steve Steve has a very interesting perspective on the Shark Tank effect.  While admitting that what he has done would be unlikely without the help of the tank, he also knows that without his level of passion and commitment it could not have succeeded regardless.  This interview is quite instructive for fans of the show as well as people who are nervous about their abilities to succeed as business people (as was the case with Steve) Steve gives an honest, realistic, and refreshing look at what it takes to maintain steady growth long after his self-proclaimed "15 minutes of fame" are up.  Plus hes hilarious, which is great. "Mark Cuban is my first investor, so its like trying to compare your 1st girlfriend to your old one...he has been great."  Steve on working with Mark Cuban. Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to leave a review on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3   In this episode you will hear: Steve started drawing/selling cats to LEARN how to build an ebusiness (What have you done?) GroupOn gave Steve his start (which like Shark Tank, started out as a joke/experiment) Why Steve was far more nervous pitching the producers than the Sharks on his cats. How Steve had planned to dump Kevin using a "Lifeline" from the start. Steve believe he was incredibly lucky, but we know that "Action Creates Luck" Steve talks about how you are told that your show may not air even after jumping through all the hoops.  Robert Herjavec had a great probing objection for Steve and Steve had a great answer (that we didn't see) You have to stand still for 2 minutes before the show starts, which is where they get the B-roll of blank stares to use throughout. What lessons Steve has learned regarding economies of scale and the margins of his business (great for new or potential business owners) How do you ride the Shark Tank Effect Wave and keep it from petering out... Steve hit 12,500 cats while we were speaking...all drawn by him! Steve filmed a shower scene for the intro of Shark Tank - thankfully it wasn't used. Steve knows he isn't business minded, he knows he is the grasshopper and not the ant.  Knowing this is important. Steve compares his cats to the "PET ROCK" Steve talks about the Shark Tank "Snake Oil" Posse...(run Forrest Run!) Plus a whole lot more... Advice from Steve for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet: He started shelling out for a mobile app before defining the need - understand your needs before you throw dollars at them Create good content and you won't have to worry too much about the other pieces Ask LOTS of questions.  Don't be afraid to ASK!  Ask for the things you want if you really want them. Items we talked about during the Podcast: Blewt.com I Want To Draw A Cat For You Go ahead and order your first cat! The Shark Tank Posse' (I think I made up...but they do exist) STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Book that Steve recommends: The Sharpshooter Blues (Only Steve) Tech That Steve Can’t Live Without: Less Accounting.com Shark Tank CONTEST for this week! Steve has generously donated two free cat drawings (9.95 EA) to the Shark Tank Podcast audience...Here is how you win: Two ways to win: Sign up for my insiders email list.  This can be done on the home page. Leave a comment on this post (below) and let me know what you liked most about the interview with Steve Gadlin. Simple right??

Bond, Jason Bond! JB wants you to ask yourself, "What is the WORST thing that can happen?" If you asked Jason Bond when he started teaching others how to trade...if he could have 2,000 subscribers to his premium service within two years time, he probably would have laughed.  Today if you ask his customers most would say Jason's service is worth far more than they pay for it.  Do you feel that way about anything you spend money on?  Do you have a business where your customers would say this?  Jason explains how he has built this model in Episode 15 of the Shark Tank Podcast. "When I left teaching, I knew that there were people who expected me to fail" Jason Bond If you are interested in the service, click here to join the mailing list: Enjoy! Enter email here to be a Shark Tank Podcast Insider (Shark-In-Training)   Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Right Click Here to download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: How a school teacher went from being buried in debt to leaving the industry in the rearview! The Employee mindset vs. the Entrepreneur mindset How to take risks with several hundred thousand dollars in debt around your neck (Hint: You can't) Finding your true gift, and sharing it Tim Ferris, Tim Ferris, Tim Ferris (Should you know this name?) Are you in a market where you get paid for performance?  If not someone else controls your destiny. Why the market will tank and what Jason thinks you should do to be ready for it Are 401ks still a good play? Jason Bond is up over 30% on his portfolio in 2013 with full transparency, as is anyone who mirrors his swing trades. Whether teaching how to trade or teaching another vertical...Jason believes his method will yield similar results. What would it take for you to leave a 70k a year job with full lifetime benefits?  What could you accomplish if you were willing to do this? Plus a whole lot more... Advice from JB for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet: Debt is SLAVERY, because it limits your freedom.  Don't ask what it the "worst thing that can happen" ask what is "the best thing" because if you work very hard thats probably what will happen. You EAT what you KILL!   Items we talked about during the Podcast: Jason Bond Picks Homepage - Click to check it out! James Altucher (Thinks swing trading is one of the only ways to trade successfully) HopeForAutism.net - Would you please help William and his family? The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness Think or Swim STITCHER RADIO (The Future of Radio) Tell JB you enjoyed his remarks: Twitter: @JasonBondPicks Facebook You love the podcast but don't know what to do next??  I can help with that: Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. (or Click on Lumberg) Follow @SharkTankPdCast Click here to join the 'Fans of Shark Tank  & ST Podcast' LinkedIn page.   Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) & leave an honest review in Itunes.  Seriously that helps a ton! If you have any suggestions don't hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time...Bu-Bye! TJ And just for fun...the office shut down for good today...thanks for the memories: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U77b1XKAa5U&NR=1&feature=endscreen