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Diane Strand is an award-winning Executive Producer at JDS Studios and the TV show Spirit of Innovation, the first Riverside County local news and information program. She is the majority owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc / JDS Actors Studio and the founder of nonprofit JDS Creative Academy, she is also a published author who talks about entrepreneurship, and providing pathways for career opportunities in the visual, performing and digital arts. Diane's passion for Workforce Development in the arts, led her to write two approved curriculums for video production. One is a Title 17 program designed for adults with developmental disabilities. The other is a California State approved apprenticeship program for college graduates. These programs provide Hands-On training and paid supported internship opportunities, designed to break down barriers to gainful employment in video production, post production and acting. Diane's prior career life holds credits from A-List shows like; General Hospital, Friends, Veronica's Closet and building the high-def control room at Staples Center, for the last 17 years Diane has been a successful entrepreneur of her own, a multi-award winning production company, working with clients like Abbott Vascular, City of Temecula, Cal State San Marcos and United Healthcare Services to name a few. Diane has launched over 100 videos and acting careers into the mainstream entertainment and video production industry. She sets out to provide H.O.P.E. which Diane defines as; Helping One Person Everyday! Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Diane Strand about crafting compelling stories. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How JDS Productions specializes in corporate marketing and communications creating content like training videos and PSAs. - Why JDS Productions targets large corporations in industries like biotech. - How content creation, from social media posts to large-scale marketing campaigns helps businesses achieve success. - How JDS can create broadcast quality television shows for marketing purposes. - Why small changes can significantly impact storytelling. Connect with Diane: Guest Contact Info X @JDSProductions Facebook facebook.com/JDSProductions LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/dianestrand Links Mentioned: jds-productions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing What’s the State of Misinformation? with Renée DiResta from Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.Follow the show: Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness We’re all so used to turning to our phones for information, but how exactly does it travel across the internet…and what happens if that information is wrong? Renée DiResta is the perfect expert to break it all down for us! Jonathan and Renée dig into the differences and potential dangers of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. From generative AI and Father Coughlin, to political polarization and being subpoenaed by Jim Jordan, we cover it all. Renée DiResta is the Research Manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory where she investigates the spread of malign narratives across social networks, and assists policymakers in understanding and responding to the problem. She has advised Congress, the State Department, and other academic, civic, and business organizations, and has studied disinformation and computational propaganda in the context of pseudoscience conspiracies, terrorism, and state-sponsored information warfare. Her latest book, “Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality” is out on June 11th. You can follow Renée on Threads @renee.diresta and on LinkedIn. Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from Getting Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our senior producers are Chris McClure and Julia Melfi. Our engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

An original “shark” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, the creator of the infomercial, pioneer of the As Seen on TV brand, and co-founding board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization—Kevin Harrington has pushed past all the questions and excuses to repeatedly enjoy 100X success. His legendary work behind-the-scenes of business ventures has produced well over $5 billion in global sales, the launch of more than 500 products, and the making dozens of millionaires. Twenty of his companies have each topped $100 million in revenue. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Kevin Harrington about his lifelong entrepreneurial journey. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Kevin is still passionate about entrepreneurship and finding new opportunities. - How Kevin has created numerous millionaires through his investments. - How Kevin still receives around 1000 pitches per month, which is a testament to his reputation and success. - How Kevin has been able to step back allowing his son and team to manage much of the business. - How saying no to most opportunities is important when scaling a business. Connect with Kevin: Guest Contact Info X @HarringtonKevin Instagram @realkevinharrington Facebook facebook.com/officialkevinharrington LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/thekevinharrington Links Mentioned: kevinharrington.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO and Founder Erik Huberman launched Hawke Media in 2014. Now valued at over $150 million, Hawke Media is the fastest growing marketing consultancy agency in the United States. Prior to its launch, Erik successfully founded, grew, and sold two e-commerce companies by the age of 26. Erik has since continued to strategically expand his business portfolio inclusive of a handful of company acquisitions, the 2018 launch of Hawke Ventures which reached a closed single fund of $5.6 million, the 2020 launch of his own podcast, HawkeTalk, the 2021 launch of HawkeZ, an agency offering brands the tools needed to tap into GenZ and most recently authored his own book, The Hawke Method. As a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, Erik has been recognized by his industry peers through honors and awards including, Forbes Magazine’s 30Under30, CSQ’s 40Under40, and Inc. Magazine’s Top 25 Marketing Influencers just to name a few. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Erik Huberman about how to get 50 new clients a month. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Hawke Media has assisted in the growth of over 3000 brands globally. - Why Hawke Media’s core mission is to provide accessible, high-quality marketing to businesses of all sizes. - How your marketing strategy should be based on industry demand and avoid areas of diminished returns. - Why less substantial budgets are less likely to yield impactful marketing results. - How Hawke Media doesn’t trick clients into purchasing their services, instead, they attract clients who already recognize the need for marketing. Connect with Erik: Guest Contact Info X @hawkemedia Instagram @hawkemedia Facebook facebook.com/hawkemedia LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia Links Mentioned: hawkemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Wealth Through Franchising: Strategies from the Franchise Queen – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1053 Kim Daly For more than 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising all the while living her own dreams through her franchise. Today, she is recognized as one of America’s top franchise consultants having created nearly 1000 franchise owners. She is an international best-selling co-author of Franchising Freedom and the founder and host of KimDaly.tv and Create Wealth through Franchising Podcast. Kim created the “The Daly Plan” – a millionaire mindset coaching program that she used herself to build the largest franchise consulting business in the history of franchise consulting in 2012. She is a mom of two teenage boys. She is passionate about fitness and nutrition. She loves to workout and ski, and she lives on the beach in southern New Hampshire. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Kim Daly about building wealth through franchising. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How people who want to buy a franchise should do so in an industry with growth potential, scalability, and proven systems. - Why you should align your personal, professional, and financial goals with the chosen franchise. - How having over 100 units marks the stabilization point for franchises. - Why consultants are critical in helping franchisors reach the 100-unit milestone efficiently. - How success can be achieved through a mindset shift along with a good business strategy. Connect with Kim: Guest Contact Info Instagram @thedalycoach Facebook facebook.com/createwealththrufranchising LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/dalykim Links Mentioned: franchoice.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CFO Advantage: Maximizing Profits and Business Potential – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1052 Byron Wolfe Byron Wolfe’s gift for translating the complexities of business financial principles with a focus on small businesses into easily understood communication has made him one of the most highly sought financial and business consultants. He is the Founder of CFO•AF, a financial services and business consulting firm specializing in industries ranging from construction to crypto. Byron is Chief Financial Officer for an INC 5000 company and is the fractional CFO of various companies with annual revenues from 3-25 Million. His certification in the Crypto, NFT, and the Metaverse space has led to many projects with DAOs and crypto companies and he is considered one of the first experts in crypto tax strategy. Byron’s true passion lies in helping small business owners expand their financial reach and success through various tools like the R&D tax credits, proactive tax plans, creative funding and high contact financial management. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Byron Wolfe about maximizing profits and business potential. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How focusing on niche markets with high barriers to entry can lead to business success. - Why businesses should focus on increasing profitability rather than just revenue. - How it’s important to optimize your key performance indicators and streamline your operations. - Why many businesses lack the expertise to drive significant growth. - How business owners should gain a deeper understanding of their financials by setting measurable goals and automating process. Connect with Byron: Guest Contact Info Instagram @the_cfoaf Facebook facebook.com/cfoaf LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/byron-a-wolfe-cpa Links Mentioned: TheWhatIfPlan.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Gaines boasts over 23 years of experience in Payment Processing, beginning his journey as a sales representative for UMS Banking. Initially tasked with managing all Citibank Branches from North Hollywood to Downtown, totaling 30 branches, Dylan handled all leads and sales responsibilities with finesse. Following Citibank's acquisition by First Data, he spearheaded the creation of a groundbreaking division within UMZS Banking, earning a promotion to VP National Business Development. In his elevated role, Dylan focused on forging new referral partnerships, particularly in the realm of E-commerce merchants. Collaborating with web designers, developers, internet marketers, and financial consultants, he capitalized on networking opportunities at conventions and conferences. These efforts resulted in the generation of millions of dollars in processing for UMS Banking. In 2009, Dylan co-founded International Payment Solutions with a vision to address the challenges faced by E-commerce merchants dealing with chargebacks and refunds. Recognizing a lack of understanding among merchants regarding the factors contributing to these issues, Dylan and his partner Chris committed themselves to educating and consulting clients on chargeback reduction strategies. Their dedication to guiding businesses through chargeback challenges earned them a reputation for caring and effective solutions. Building strong banking relationships enabled International Payment Solutions to onboard merchants facing processing challenges, including those unfairly placed on monitoring programs or MATCH lists. Dylan's expertise led to partnerships with prominent Mastermind Groups and speaking engagements at conferences like Traffic and Conversion and Affiliate Summit, where he shared insights on fraud prevention and chargeback reduction. Dylan's contributions to the E-commerce space have solidified his status as an opinion leader, leading to features in CEO Life magazine and an upcoming book titled "The Pitfalls of Payment Processing," to be published by Epic Media. His commitment to empowering merchants to navigate payment processing challenges while maintaining their processing capabilities has cemented his reputation as a trusted advisor and industry expert. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Dylan Gaines about revolutionizing e-commerce. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How it’s important to understand proper sales funnels and avoid misleading guarantees in e-commerce. - How International Payment Solutions employs strategies to mitigate chargebacks through alert systems and rapid dispute resolution. - Why business owners should provide personakized customer support over email interactions. - How building partnerships with web designers, marketers, and industry specific organizations expands your business reach. - How International Payment Solutions has an affiliate program structure where partners can refer new clients. Connect with Dylan Gaines: Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: intpaysol.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the President of White Buffalo Advisors, Jonathan “JB” Brown is an accomplished broker, investor, and M&A expert with over $100 million in business transactions under his belt. With 20+ years of experience, JB has significantly increased the bottom lines for over 1,000 clients across more than 100 industries worldwide. As a dynamic speaker, growth strategist, business innovator, and entrepreneurial advisor, JB has mastered the art of revenue and performance enhancement. By adapting growth and success concepts from various industries, he helps businesses unlock their full potential. JB takes great pride in his 22-year marriage to his wife Crystal, and together they have built a loving family with their three children. JB is also active in church and his community as a coach for local baseball and softball teams. He is an avid sports enthusiast and relishes the opportunity to attend various sporting events, whether it’s cheering on his favorite professional teams or supporting local talent. He understands the importance of balancing his professional and personal life, using sports as a way to unwind and connect with others who share his passion. Through his commitment to his family, faith, and community, JB demonstrates the values that drive his success in both his personal and professional endeavors. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Jonathan “JB” Brown about the art of the double exit. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How it’s important for business owners to shift their mindset from day-to-day operations to leadership roles. - Why business owners shouldn’t underestimate long-term goals or overestimate short-term goals. - How understanding the type of buyer and industry-specific exit multiples is crucial in exit strategies. - Why you want to position your business within the exit multiple range for maximum value. - How many business owners experience depression post-exit and should prepare for the emotional side of selling a business. Connect with JB: Guest Contact Info X @dealflowbreaker Facebook facebook.com/dealflowbrokerage Links Mentioned: whitebuffaloadvisors.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Joseph Kopyar—an acclaimed author, keynote speaker, internationally-regarded vulnerability coach and licensed counselor. He is a transformational figure in the fields of psychology and personal development focused on helping men become more in tuned with, and expressive of, their emotions. Drawing on his extensive expertise in psychology and personal development, Ryan will detail the importance for entrepreneurs and other business leaders to acknowledge and embrace vulnerability in the business world. He will provide practical strategies for owners and managers to better identify and express their emotions to team members, and even customers/clients/guests and the public at large, in healthy ways. Additionally, he will highlight the role of effective communication in fostering stronger and more fulfilling workplace relationships. Ryan has authored multiple books, including “Unlock The Power of Your Mind” (2019) and “Big Boys Do Cry” (2024), which reflect his deep understanding of human psychology and his commitment to helping individuals navigate their emotions. He has presented to prestigious organizations like the RCMP in Winnipeg, Canada, and has grown his counseling practice from zero to six figures in just one year. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Ryan Kopyar about helping men become more expressive and in tune with their emotions. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How many men have a difficult time expressing emotions because of biological and societal factors. - Why lack of emotional expression can lead to disconnection in relationships and hinder personal and professional growth. - How being vulnerable not only in personal relationships but also in professional settings can impact your connections. - Why vulnerability is a powerful tool in both sales and leadership. - How counseling can help people transform their personal and professional relationships. Connect with Ryan: Guest Contact Info Instagram @ryankopyar Facebook facebook.com/p/Ryan-Kopyar-10007584018072 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ryan-kopyar-934b41200 Links Mentioned: ryankopyarholistichealing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder & CEO of global branding and digital marketing firm Mavens & Moguls based in Cambridge, MA. Her clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, Colgate, venture-backed startups as well as non profit organizations. She graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School. Paige serves on several Boards, is a popular speaker and columnist who has written for Entrepreneur and Forbes. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Paige Arnof-Fenn about maximizing your marketing impact. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Mavens & Moguls specializes in providing strategic marketing solutions for mid-market and emerging marketing firms. - Why it’s vital for business owners to consider their brand important. - How business owners should be defining and maintaining consistency in branding across all platforms. - Why authenticity is key in branding. - How businesses need to audit their messaging and identify their unique value proposition to achieve branding success. Connect with Paige: Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: mavensandmoguls.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices