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Everything starts with a dream. Geri Corosteni is a Singer. youth who knew deep in his heart that one day he’d take off in music. Back when he was 13, after a flurry of singing competitions and recitals, Geri joined the Fole Publishing, further polishing his skills. He eventually set off on his own and
Wait what? Tell me about what you’re shutting down? And why? Marc Angelo Coppola: For years I have used the guise of running a marketing agency as an economic engine for me to learn what it takes to build a real movement but now that I have learnt so much about how storytelling is done
Entrepreneurs create and establish a company that they’re proud of. But what role does personal selling play here? Many founders stow away without becoming the face of their company, but customers are acknowledging more than ever the efforts of leaders who share a space, and it’s translating to sales. While strengthening trust is the core
Often, the main message of writers and motivational speakers revolves around the idea of self-improvement. We’re supposed to review our life and identify our problem areas, ranging from the internal ones, like self-esteem, to external issues such as unstable finances or dysfunctional family life. We learn that sources of stress are most often to blame
As the climate and culture of today’s world races to innovate with technology, the luxury watch industry has remained relatively unchanged. Hannu Siren, CEO of Aventi Watch, looks to challenge the world of haute horology. Future Sharks: You seem very comfortable with the business of watchmaking, tell us your personal history with horology. Hannu Siren:
Are you looking to expand and grow your business exponentially? Or do you want to take your business to the next level? Or are you looking to improve your lead sources or perhaps find out what sections of your business are scalable? If this is you and you have struggled to get your deals to
YouTube has millions of content creators, but only few have been able to stand out the way Ralph Smart has been able to. The founder and creator of the channel Infinite Waters (Deep Diving), Ralph has amassed a huge following, catapulting himself among the ranks of the most successful YouTubers. His amazing achievements include being
Clutter not just destroys the beauty of a house but also clutters the minds of people living in. After a tiring day at work, a bedroom is a place where one aims to relax and what could be better than an aesthetically clean bedroom. Closets play a significant role in organizing a room. Pioneers and
If you ask any entrepreneur what they would deem to be a good opening couple of years for their start-up, they’d probably have their aims solely on breaking even. If you ask that question to Lee Whitbread, however, the answer would be a whole lot more ambitious and with good reason. Whitbread isn’t your standard
Athleticism, unbeknownst to many, is not limited to optimum physical condition and prowess. Rather, it’s multi-faceted, spanning across different disciplines, such as a healthy diet and increased mental capacity. One person who is introducing and balancing these facets for up-and-coming and veteran athletes is Dr. Julius “Ju” Hearn, who created the High IQ Academy, a
Many call 2020 the start of the decade of women. The next ten years are meant for women to continue growing their potential and succeeding in multiple areas, including business. To help achieve this, the iconic Elena Cardone is launching 10X Ladies. 10X Ladies is a conference designed for women who want it all. It
Facing failure as an entrepreneur can be devastating. It hurts. You just lost your baby that you spent a year working on and nobody will get how it feels. How do you pick yourself up, and move forward? Fahed Al Essa is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Dala Wellness based in San Francisco,
Many ambitious entrepreneurs dream of building a six or seven-figure business, but many are still asking, “how does one achieve this?” Building a brand or business may not come overnight. Sometimes, it needs great patience and persistence. It is worth noting that patience is not about doing nothing. However, it is about regularly doing everything
Any event that gets you in a close call with death can quickly help you acknowledge the real meaning and value of being alive. After facing such circumstances, people generally start making the best of their lives and live it to the fullest. Surviving a plane crash in December of 1995 made Jarrett Schanzer understand
As men’s fashion industry becomes more exploratory, designers are taking a leap into men’s jewelry segment that breaks the stereotype. From marbled signet ring and rhodium-plated bracelets to hoop earrings and diamond-studded pendants, a new breed of modern jewelry designers and brands are creating exclusive pieces that are in no way an afterthought. The trend
They say you should never meet your heroes, but actress Kate Katzman has found this isn’t true. Throughout her career as an actress, she has met legendary actors and has grown as a performer. Kate worked with Robert De Niro in the upcoming film The Comeback Trail, in which she plays a female movie director alongside other
Living in this world of fashion and trends, people from all around the globe want to stay up-to-date with the latest styles. There are people who want to keep up with the trend. But there are also few who wish to set the trend and change the face of fashion. Santino LoConte is the founder
Success is a formula that requires a certain set of ingredients. The combination of these ingredients AND the knowledge of how these ingredients go together is required to make an excellent dish. Dennis Agalli is a Future Shark and serial entrepreneur who has repeatedly created success by using these ingredients and recipe over and over
With technology innovating at an exponential rate, and the digital landscape gaining influence over seemingly every aspect of our lives, it’s clear the world is moving at a faster rate than ever before. To keep up, one must be on their A-game at all times when it comes to productivity—whether in their professional lives, at
The color and shade of your hair can dramatically transform your overall appearance. A trendy, bright, or neon color can make you look vibrant and outgoing, a bombshell blonde can make you look bubbly and fun, and a luxurious brunette can make you look elegant and sophisticated. Yet, get the wrong color for your skin
Breast augmentation is the top cosmetic procedure performed in the US every year. This minimally invasive procedure surpasses the number of women undergoing liposuction, nose reshaping, or tummy tuck. Of the total women opting for mammoplasty, i.e., breast augmentation, nearly 50% fall in the age bracket of 18-34 years. As per Dr. Garrett A. Wirth,
IG: Dr.Rubinov The Oral-Systemic Connection – What the Latest Research Shows Dr. Konstantin Rubinov an NYC Dental Surgeon specializing in longevity and anti-ageing with a focus on regenerative and aesthetic medicine shares his opinion on the latest research in the Oral Systemic Connection. What is the Oral Systemic Connection? Dr. Rubinov: The oral-systemic connection is
When people think about employing a personal shopper, too often, they assume that they’re too expensive, or are only for celebrities. This assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Everyone deserves to be able to put their best foot forward, and the need for personal shoppers extends beyond celebrities. No matter what your needs are,
The Success Club started as an Instagram page founded by Josh Miller and Alex Lombard. Alex Lombard is now the Owner and CEO, and Josh Miller is a partner and a strategic advisor. It started with a vision to inspire millions of young entrepreneurs to be there best; it has now evolved into a movement of
Sometimes to really embrace the future, you have to look to the past. Nowhere else is this as true as it is in the world of food. Restaurants are filled with old-world dishes meeting new world techniques, traditional styles redone through the lens of the modern. That’s David Zhao’s approach with The X Pot, a
Tom Shvadron is a construction entrepreneur based in Los Angeles California emphasizing collaboration, teamwork and efficiency. He is also the Owner of Levelworks Construct & Renovate inc. Today, we dive a bit more into his story. City where you’re from: Los Angeles California Favorite quote: The road to success is always under construction. Social accounts:
If you’ve always thought cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery were once the same, you’re not alone. A significant number of plastic surgeons choose to focus their practice on cosmetic surgery, and as such, the terms are often used interchangeably. But this is not technically correct. Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery are closely related specialties, but
In this day and age, HR professionals have become workforce advisors. As their roles continue to evolve it’s more important than ever to keep a pulse on the industry. Today, we had the distinct please of chatting with HR industry expert and executive, Adam McCoy, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR. 1) Can you start by telling
It’s 2020, and the entrepreneur pool is only getting bigger. There is so much interest in starting a new business, as well as side hustlers taking their once part-time gigs to new full-time heights with their own brands. With so much shuffle going on in the business world, it’s hard to know what advice to
The definition of a successful sports agent is someone with great clients. Recruiting and signing them is a skill every sports agent must master. Players in college football are coming to decision point this month regarding the agents who will represent them for the 2017 NFL Draft process. There are almost 1,000 NFLPA certified agents
Many people shy away from acquiring businesses, thinking it’s far more expensive than starting up your own. However, acquiring businesses actually will take you just as much money and time as starting a business from scratch – and, it’s less risky, because starting a fresh new startup may not have the customer validation or recognition
Although the technology in self-driving trucks is in its early stages of development, breakthroughs have become increasingly recurrent. Self-driving highway stunts from companies in the self-driving truck industry were reported recently through mainstream media. Plus.ai recently debuted its current progress in this technology by delivering 40,000 pounds of butter across the united states. The journey
With the rise of ad blockers, DVRs, and streaming music we don’t see as many ads as we used to; which is why influencer marketing is now the most effective form of advertising. Influencers have a loyal following, authenticity, and trustworthiness making them so effective in persuading consumers to buy a product. Karis, born
Maximus Yaney is a disruptor, entrepreneur, engineer, and avid inventor. A serial dreamer and company builder, we were eager to sit down with him and discuss his outlook on picking the right people to bring into your business. “Before he left on his famous Antarctic expedition, explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton took out a brief newspaper
It is news to nobody how destructive addiction can be. It can destroy not just lives, but all a human’s potential. Their relationships, the lives they touch, and their contributions to the world’s progress at large. Ryan Montgomery knows this better than most. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Pennsylvania-born was one
We all have that moment of just not wanting or not being able to go to the gym. Let’s face it: sometimes it is simply difficult to make the journey to get there, be it because of traffic or distance or not having gas money, or other reasons. For those of us who have experienced
The natural changes your body goes through as you age can leave you feeling fatigued. Unfortunately, while we can’t stop time, we might be able to slow the changes our bodies go through. Creating customized anti-aging treatment plans and beauty solutions are a major focus of the medical practice of Azza Halim, MD, a board-certified
Why is it that dating nowadays is so much more complex than it was a generation ago? That’s the question that set off Elsa Moreck, an Austin based Millennial Dating Coach, on a quest for answers. After a summer hiatus across Europe and a detour in the middle east, Elsa noticed similar trends in millennial
When Cristine Sanchez-Cañete first started her business she had only $600 dollars in her pocket. She had to choose to either pay her rent for the month or be late in paying, and instead invest in an office to start her business. At that time, she was pregnant, married, and had no income. This motivated
Alyssa Shah is a sophomore at The Dalton School in New York City. She is passionate about using her technical skills for social good. Alyssa was one of 20 applicants selected to attend Dartmouth Institute for Security, Technology, and Society summer program and one of 30 selected to participate in the National Security Agency and
How It Began Over the years, Justin Grome learned a lot about himself including that most of the world revolves around money. Justin was fortunate enough to receive a Canon T3 camera for one Christmas when he was 11. Back around that time, Instagram was just starting to get popular so he used his newly
Robert Martinez is the owner of Rockstar Capital, a multifamily investment and property management company that owns and operates twenty-three apartment communities across Texas totalling 3,870 units with a portfolio valued in excess at $348 million. At Rockstar Capital, Robert and his team work build their marketing strategies through story-telling, something you can’t find anywhere else in the
Jessica Halmaghi is a twenty-one-year-old senior at Michigan State University. She is also the Founder and CEO of Smile 4 Kids, a 501(c)-3 non-profit organization. At Smile 4 Kids, they are dedicated to enriching the lives of children experiencing hardship by providing hope, instilling resilience, and developing opportunities to succeed. They mainly work with foster
Sometimes friends are the best business partners, pushing each other respectfully and motivating each other to grow. This is the case of Sam Murray and Kijuan Amey. Sam Murray and Kijuan Amey have been friends since they were five. After school, Sam went to study film production and direction, and Kijuan joined the United States
Ariya Behjat is the co-founder and CEO of Axenic Studio. He founded the company together with his friend Lewk back in 2015. The company is a creative agency that provides disruptive branding and marketing solutions to first-tier businesses. Since its inception, the company has expanded to a multi-million dollar business with operations in Los Angeles,
You might not yet know the Ghermezian family by name, but you are almost certainly familiar with their work. Their development group, Triple Five Worldwide, is responsible for the creation, ownership and operation of the Mall of America, the West Edmonton Mall in Canada and now the American Dream—the last of which is a massive
Luis Vento started working at E11EVEN Miami at the age of 19 years old and hasn’t stopped since. During his 6 years with the company he is the longest tenured employee in the Host Department in which he is the VIP Services Manager for the entire Host Team producing up to $750,000 dollars in sales
With the seemingly endless amount of new, online advertising platforms popping up every couple of years, it has never been easier to get distracted in the world of digital marketing. No matter if you’re an entrepreneur, working professional or marketer, the sheer volume of options at your disposal can quickly become overwhelming—from social media networks
