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Ralph Layco is a 29- year old Filipino serial entrepreneur, marketing expert and an expert disruptor. He is currently founder of a million-dollar company, SAM Holdings he co-founded with his sister managing brands he started, Macho Mucho Salon For Men, HairFood Co., Crown & Glory, Patriot Coffee, Goodtimes Pomade and more personal care brands. He
Tell us about Yes Theory. How did you come up with this idea? Matt Dajer: At Yes Theory we believe that life can be as authentic and fulfilling as you wish so long as you’re willing to seek discomfort. We create content (videos, newsletters, live experiences) around getting out of your comfort zone and saying
Alexa Carlin. At 17, she was a CEO–designing jewelry for an L.A. based fashion company under her own label where she donated a percentage of proceeds to help build schools in Africa. Since then, she has been passionate about making a difference in others lives through her entrepreneurial endeavors. At 21 she had a 1% chance
*From all of my interviews I’ve done till date- this has to be one of the top ones I’ve done because it’s someone I’ve admired from far in terms of content and her knowledge on personal branding* Brittany Krystle Hoffman is a Personal Branding and Growth Consultant. A Recovering Lawyer and former Brand and Growth
Most people today agree that the best way to remain healthy is to embrace a lifestyle that incorporates regular exercise and a balanced diet. But even though you’re doing this correctly, you’ll want some form of insurance for that which can’t be predicted like injuries, illnesses and other unexpected health-related issues. In such cases, health
Instagram is among the most famous social network platforms. It’s 500 million users and counting, and is particularly widespread among millennial and younger people. Fifty five percent of all of the 18- to 29 year old online in the US use the application, followed by 28 percent of individuals that are from 30 to 49
Vanessa Ferragut, CMP is the Founder of – a mobile app dedicated to promoting restaurants, cafes and grocers that work with local farms and provide sustainable food options. She is also the founder of Ferragut Event Group – a DC-based event planning consultancy. Vanessa chairs the FuckUp Night’s Washington, DC chapter and is supporting DC Startup Week on event
Jordan Steen has been an Entrepreneur his entire life and is now the Creator and CEO of Cereal Entrepreneur Academy. City where you’re from: Atlanta GA Favorite quote: “I don’t have a favorite quote. Quotes are for people who waste time thinking about quotes all day, and never actually get anything done.’ Social accounts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWN-rPSim-zOSUkxOIg7lIw
Paul Halme, a best selling author who helps business owners Worldwide get more Leads, more Students and have more Fun. City where you’re from: Keller Texas Social accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.halme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.halme Tell us about The Armory, Accelerator, and Combat Business Mastermind. How did you come up with this idea? Paul Halme: We came up
Since 2009, Jason has been an active leader in the New York City digital marketing community, founding two successful firms, Break The Web & SEO Services New York. Since inception, Jason has managed marketing campaigns for some of the most significant brands in the world and carries a unique philosophy when it comes to campaign
Brenden Tieger is a seasoned Marketer and the man who spread Enagic throughout the country of Australia. City where you’re from: San Clemente California Favorite quote: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” -The turtle from Kung Fu Panda Social accounts: https://www.facebook.com/brendentieger https://www.instagram.com/brendentieger/?hl=en How did
Having a great business idea is the most important first step on the road to success, however, without a way to finance this idea of yours, any idea you may have is doomed to failure. One of the first tips you would come up with when deciding to get a bank loan is to sell
When Dan Lok was 14, he came to Canada as an “immigrant” – and even though Dan and his mother were immigrants, they lived more like refugees. At the time, Dan and his mother would go to the bakery once a week right before the bakery was closed. There, they would buy all the discounted,
What’s your backstory? I’ve always been known as a basketball player, however, I want to be known as a businessman, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. I’ve always been interested in business and entrepreneurship. You can say I was that kid who was selling electronics and candy bars in high school. When I got to college
When a top publication site or influencer discovers your product and raves about how great your product its, business will grow overnight. If you are wondering how to reach that level and get featured on Forbes, TechCrunch, Mashable, Inc., BuzzFeed, and Huffington Post, the following PR strategies will help you growth hack that process. What
Congress quickly became the laughing stock of the internet last week. During the hearings, Congress exposed just how little they understand about Facebook and the internet, yet they are the ones who will pass these new laws and regulations. Senator Hatch became a prime example of Congress’ ignorance when he asked Zuckerberg how Facebook can,
What are you working on? How did you come up with this idea? Dennis Yu: We are focused on creating jobs and providing mentorship to young adults, and we plan to do this at scale with partners and software. That’s not what most people expect to hear when they look at BlitzMetrics, but that’s what
Meet the CROSSNET founders, Michael, Chris, and Greg; three ambitious entrepreneurs from the quiet corner of Connecticut. After graduating college they quickly realized they did not want to work a corporate 9-5. One night they were brainstorming on their couch in the farmlands of Connecticut and dreamed up the world’s first four way volleyball game.
When you’re in charge of a dynamic sales team and have a dozen projects on the go at once, it’s harder to notice which unproductive behaviors are sliding past your radar. Even the strongest salespeople have an Achilles heel or inherent weak spot in their sales personality. For certain employees it’s prospecting new clients, for
Nick Filchy, a 20 year old entrepreneur from central NJ , owns an assortment of instagram pages adding up to a whopping 1.3 million followers collectively. In today’s interview, I dig deeper into how he did it. City where you’re from: Monroe Township, New Jersey Favorite quote: More followers, more problems. Social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/bangerbuddy/ https://www.instagram.com/filchy/
Sometimes having a savvy investor behind you makes all of the difference in jump starting something big in your business or taking it to the next level of success. That is precisely why Pitch Investors Live is so excited to welcome Kevin Harrington, the original shark from Shark Tank, to their team. Kevin is the
Entrepreneurs are known for being some of the cleverest people in the planet. It takes a whole lot of brain power to think about what the market lacks, deliver that, and continue cashing in on it. They put in the work consistently, and hold themselves to high standards. But did you know that having the
Speed matters. In the fast-paced, ultra-competitive world, only the strong(or fast) will survive. Being, “slow” is a recipe for disaster – you’ll get eaten alive and your company will die. Or, perhaps worse, you’ll live in a pool of mediocrity for years. Scary. Nobody wants that, so in order to stay alive and thrive, you
City where you’re from: Bridgewater, New Jersey Hobbies: FortNite, Basketball, Movies Favorite quote: “Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” — Bill Gates Social accounts (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn): Tell us about Jersey Champs. How did you come up with this idea? Sean Kelly: Jersey Champs was started in my college
When you’re trying to build a website or blog then you’ve probably come across both WordPress and Godaddy, since they are the biggest players in the market. Godaddy is the biggest domain registrars out there and WordPress is the biggest content management platform available. Many blogs and websites that you use every day work with
Landing speak engagements can seem like mission impossible, you try your hardest all the time without booking any result. This can be incredibly frustrating and might make you want to give up, but not yet because I have some tips for you. I can’t ensure you that anything will happen, but the chances will be
Hooray! You business has product market fit. Customers are purchasing, telling their friends, and coming back for more! This is a huge milestone for all young companies, but it leaves many wondering “what’s next?” The answer…. Hiring. Now, if you’re a first time entrepreneur, hiring can be a nasty and sneaky job. It’s riddled with
Ever wish you could just make online attacks go away permanently? Brook Zimmatore is no stranger to boardrooms ripe with tension from an online reputation hit. As CEO of Massive PR, Zimmatore oversees a team of 36 professionals that provide online reputation management to mid to large companies, including Fortune 500. A person, group or
Devan Anderson is a digital marketing strategist & Men’s Style Personality from Oakland, CA who has combined his creative talent for Photoshop & design to amass a growing 6-figure following. He is a sought-after consultant most widely known as DevanOnDeck. Additionally he is an Art Director, Digital Marketing Coach, and Co-Founder of MyClo Company. With just
Everyone with a smartphone can be an influencer, or so the thinking goes. But with just a few relatively inexpensive accessories the amateur influencer can up his or her game and produce content at a much higher level of quality. Here are seven of the best gadgets for influencers as recommended by the pros.
As an international entrepreneur myself, I try to keep up with the latest news regarding visas like H1B, O1, E2 and others. I figured that the best way to understand the immigration system was to network with attorneys that work in this field. This led me to meeting Donny Smith from Litwin & Smith a few months
Today, we have Justine Avoudikpon from Swifte Carpool. I actually met her when I used her ridesharing app to ride from LA to SF and she was the driver that I got matched with. In the ~6 hours that took us to get from UCLA to the Bay, she told me more about her app
Interviewee: Carlos Barrera City where you’re from: Barranquilla Hobbies: Music, Triathlon, Photography, Writing, reading. Favorite quote: If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are most probably right. Social accounts : Linkedin What are you working on? How did you come up with this idea? Carlos Barrera: I am currently working
What is marketing essentially about? People tend to focus on majestic designs, perfect SEO, great ads, amazing content, and the like. However, at the bottom of all this is the understanding of the human psyche. If you don’t understand how people, specifically consumers, tick, all your efforts won’t get the full grasp of what they
Dylan Nunn is a purpose-driven millennial with a love for hospitality and a passion for environmental preservation. He is the founder of Mettā Creative, a community and events hub. Mettā Creative’s mission is to inspire purpose-driven millennials to act and live more sustainably through social-impact nightlife and #PartyWithPurpose. Dylan has the unique skillset and
Some negotiators seem to believe that hard-bargaining tactics are the key to success. They use threats, demands, and a tone of voice that aims to belittle their counterpart. In fact, negotiators who fall back on hard-bargaining strategies in negotiation are typically betraying a lack of understanding about the gains that can be achieved in most
Devan(@DevanOnDeck) was one of the first employees of Snapchat, specifically on the Content team— specialized in local Los Angeles coverage as well as Fashion. Throughout his time there he learned a ton! Most notably how tech and creative can support business goals and drive revenue through effective storytelling. As a freelance Art Director, he has
Jake Jordan is a Content Trainer, LinkedIn Creator and a Cause Driven Marketer. He is currently the Founder and a Podcast Host of The Productive POV- which is a training and education company focused on helping sales and marketing professionals overcome the challenges staying effective instead of busy! Each week he interviews an awesome guest
Dr. Josh Luke is a healthcare futurist and former hospital CEO well known for his humorous and entertaining personal stories that entertain and engage audiences. His expertise includes sharing simple tactics on how to make health care more affordable for your family and employees, as well as how to get access to the best doctors
Eliot Robinson is a Gen-Z entrepreneur from Stockholm, Sweden who started @Dunk, a basketball Instagram account, as a passion project in high school and has since turned it into a thriving business with millions and millions of followers. I got the opportunity to speak with this Future Shark because he is leaving normal behind. This
Alexandra Roumeliotis is a 17-year-old high school senior from San Francisco, California. An avid programmer, in 2016, she founded The Coding League, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring girls and minorities in computer science through exploration. Mainly active in the San Francisco Bay Area and Toronto, Roumeliotis’ efforts have been recognized by the National Center
According to the Bolivian act “Avelino Siñani” students with an IQ of over 130 have the right to advance grades in high school if they so desire (after passing a psychological test). This rule was put in place to favor students whose academic achievement could be better served if they learned at a faster pace.
Michael Weist is an entrepreneur & talent manager who became the CEO and founder of Good Times Entertainment, a company dedicated to promoting live events and talent management of social media stars. He has managed some of the top names in social media, from Jackson Krecioch to Mark Thomas. He now runs 6 major companies, including
Jonathan Brown, 26, and Christian Cardenas, 19, explain how they raked in over $100,000 in a matter of weeks selling Christmas themed sweaters. City where you’re from: Jonathan: Myrtle Beach, SC Christian: Brownsville, TX Hobbies: Jonathan: Powerlifting, traveling and content creation Christian: Design, traveling, petting puppies Favorite quotes: Jonathan: “If you’re not making someone else’s
Dr. des. Natalia Wiechowski is the Middle East’s leading Edutainer. Learning new things without laughing and having fun? – A nightmare for Dr. Natalia! That is why she always makes sure that she combines her knowledge and diverse experiences with a big portion of humor in her keynotes and in her role as a Personal
Recientemente tuve el placer de conocer a Ariel Valverde durante el TedxDonBosco en el cual ambos fuimos expositores. Al hablar con él durante unos pocos minutos noté que él era un empresario distinto con amplia visión y una ejecución tremenda. No me quedó duda que debía entrevistarlo en Future Sharks. Ariel Valverde es el co-fundador
Tom Cummins is an American Business Tycoon and was a Speaker at the 2017 10X Growth Con hosted by Grant Cardone. Having grown American Power and Gas from humble beginnings to half a billion dollars, there’s nothing stopping this powerhouse machine from reaching the billion-dollar mark. Tom how did becoming an entrepreneur start for you,
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