SharkPreneur

<p>Struggling with paid ads? Find out how to simplify your strategy and grow your small business without blowing your budget!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of <em>Sharkpreneur</em>, Seth Greene interviews Andy Janaitis, Founder &amp; 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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><strong>→ </strong>How many small businesses are overwhelmed by digital marketing, so they overcomplicate campaigns and waste money.</p><p><strong>→ </strong>Simplifying ad structures and focusing on robust measurement systems can lead to better results with smaller budgets.</p><p><strong>→ </strong>Why you should focus on what’s working and avoid jumping onto multiple platforms or constantly chasing new strategies.</p><p><strong>→ </strong>E-commerce businesses aiming for 7-figure growth need a targeted, scalable paid ad strategy.</p><p><strong>→ </strong>Automated bidding and data-driven decision-making are essential to optimizing ad campaigns effectively.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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,</p><p>ensuring campaigns are built on solid tracking, clean execution, and profitability—not noise or guesswork.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Connect With Andy:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.ppcpitbulls.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://www.ppcpitbulls.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppc-pitbulls/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppc-pitbulls/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color: black;">What if three minutes in cold water could reset your brain and your day?</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of <em>Sharkpreneur</em>, Seth Greene interviews <span style="color: black;">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.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">Why breathwork and cold plunges rewire stress responses and build everyday resilience&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How stacked protocols synergize to reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">The role of mindset and brainwave training. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How health, family, leadership, and then business create a practical framework for balance. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How your morning routine shapes the rest of your day. </span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: black;">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.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong style="color: black;">Connect With Troy:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://cultureoc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cultureoc.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultureoc_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultureoc_</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@culture_oc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@culture_oc</a></p><p>X: <a href="https://x.com/cultureoc_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/cultureoc_</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cultureocusa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cultureocusa/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-laing-591a71285/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-laing-591a71285/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CultureOC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CultureOC</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color: black;">What if one hour of creative testing beats a month of ad spend?</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of <em>Sharkpreneur</em>, 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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">What brand-specific storytelling looks like on a PDP.</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">Why it’s vital to have the right title, images, image stacks, and content.</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How to make your main image drive clicks. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How ongoing split tests compound results across SKUs. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">The importance of going all in with conviction. </span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: black;">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.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong style="color: black;">Connect With Daniela:</strong></p><p>Website: https://mindfulgoods.co/</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielabolzmann/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/danielabolzmann/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbolzmann/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbolzmann/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@danielabolzmann" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@danielabolzmann</a></p>

<p><span style="color: black;">What if your biggest sales breakthrough began the moment you stopped trying to sell?</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of <em>Sharkpreneur</em>, Seth Greene interviews <span style="color: black;">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.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How presence outperforms pressure in every conversation. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How to use the Presence Protocol to structure the first six minutes of any pitch to earn trust, defuse objections, and establish authority. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">Why you should listen, reframe, and allow buyers to reach their own conclusions. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">Why salespeople should handle common objections early, then guide them with questions and purposeful silence. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">How surrounding yourself with top performers upgrades your own results. </span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: black;">Vivian Weyll is an internationally recognized speaker, visionary CEO, and founder of The InfluenceOS™ framework. Known worldwide as&nbsp;</span><em style="color: black;">The Sales Queen™</em><span style="color: black;">, her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the transformative power of high-ticket sales.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: black;"> 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.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> 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.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong style="color: black;">Connect With Vivian:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://vivianweyll.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vivianweyll.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/viweyll/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/viweyll/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vivianweyll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@vivianweyll</a></p><p>X: <a href="https://x.com/vivweyll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/vivweyll</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/viweyll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/viweyll</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-weyll-d-andrea-0479b52a/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-weyll-d-andrea-0479b52a/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@vivianweyllsalesqueen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@vivianweyllsalesqueen</a></p>

<p><span style="color: black;">You’re not stuck; you’re just repeating yesterday and calling it normal.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode of <em>Sharkpreneur</em>, Seth Greene interviews <span style="color: black;">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 turn vision into execution, even in uncertain times. She also discusses her book&nbsp;</span><em>Becoming More: You Can’t Get to Better Until You Get to Different</em>, her mindset assessment tools, and why your first 10 minutes of the day predict your future.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">Unless you raise your “financial thermostat,” you’ll sabotage yourself as you near success.</span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">People don’t follow slogans; they follow a vision they believe they’re part of. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">You can rewire your thinking by using deliberate language that moves you away from frustration and toward curiosity. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">The fastest way to build belief is through repeated exposure to possibility. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">→ </strong><span style="color: black;">The first ten minutes of your morning predict your trajectory for the day. </span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: black;">Dianna Kokoszka is an entrepreneur, keynote and TEDx speaker, best-selling author, investor, podcaster, and mentor. She is recognized as one of the top 25 business coaches in the U.S., has been named Entrepreneur of the Year four times, and has been named Businesswoman of the Year three times. As CEO of Keller Williams Realty International MAPS Coaching, she turned a $1 million annual loss into 1/2 billion in revenue. She authored BOLD: Business Objective, a Life by Design, helping KW be recognized as the world’s #1 training company for five years straight and earning a T125 Hall of Fame induction.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">A founding member of John Maxwell Certified Coaches and a board member of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Foundation, she travels with the team, meeting Presidents and Prime Ministers and bringing value-based training to their countries. And now into the schools of many states across America</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Her bestselling book,&nbsp;</span><em style="color: black;">Becoming More</em><span style="color: black;">, has been recognized as the number one book for divergent entrepreneurs. Her book provides models for rewiring your brain for greater success. She is the owner of Dynamic Growth Collective, Coaching Consortium, and DK Businesses.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong style="color: black;">Connect With Dianna:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.diannak.com/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.diannak.com/ </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dianna.kokoszka/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dianna.kokoszka/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dianna.kokoszka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@dianna.kokoszka</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diannakokoszka" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/diannakokoszka</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannak/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannak/</a></p><p> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingMoreDiannaK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingMoreDiannaK</a></p>