# Future Sharks

> The new business publication for the founders building what comes next.

Site: https://futuresharks.com

## Posts

- [He Offered Google $34.5 Billion for Chrome. His Company Wasn't Worth Half That.](https://futuresharks.com/aravind-srinivas-perplexity-chrome-bid-bigger-than-his-company/): Aravind Srinivas built Perplexity by bidding for things he couldn't afford — TikTok, then Chrome — while newsrooms sue over how it works.
- [He Ran OpenAI for Two Days. Now He's Betting the Industry's Whole Approach to AI Is Wrong.](https://futuresharks.com/emmett-shear-softmax-two-days-at-openai/): Emmett Shear spent two days as OpenAI's interim CEO during the Sam Altman crisis. In 2025 he founded Softmax to build AI alignment a different way entirely.
- [She Quit as Bumble's CEO in 2024. She Came Back in 2025 to Cut 30% of the Company.](https://futuresharks.com/whitney-wolfe-herd-bumble-kills-the-swipe/): Whitney Wolfe Herd stepped down as Bumble's CEO in 2024. She returned in 2025, cut a third of the company, and is now retiring the swipe itself.
- [23andMe Went Bankrupt. Its Founder Bought It Back for $305 Million.](https://futuresharks.com/anne-wojcicki-23andme-bankruptcy-buyback/): 23andMe fell from a $6 billion market cap to Chapter 11. Anne Wojcicki won it back at a bankruptcy auction for $305 million through a nonprofit she formed.
- [Adobe's $20 Billion Bid for Figma Collapsed. Dylan Field's IPO Made It Worth $68 Billion.](https://futuresharks.com/dylan-field-figma-veto-that-paid-off/): Regulators killed Adobe's $20B bid for Figma in 2023. Nineteen months later, Dylan Field's IPO valued the company at $68 billion.
- [The Founder-Led Sales Playbook: How to Sell Before You Hire a Rep](https://futuresharks.com/founder-led-sales-playbook-2026/): Founder-led sales works because no hire understands the product, the vision, or the customer's real objections better than you do yet. The goal isn't to sell forever — it's to close 10–20 customers yourself, document the pattern (ICP, objections, what actually gets a yes), and hand a first rep a playbook instead of a blank page. Hire when selling is eating more than half your week and every new deal follows a pattern you can already describe.
- [5 Best Franchise Books for First-Time Buyers (2026)](https://futuresharks.com/best-franchise-books-2026/): Franchising isn't starting a company from scratch — it's buying a proven system, and that changes what you need to know going in. These five books cover the whole arc: deciding whether the model suits you, comparing specific brands the right way (by calling existing franchisees, not trusting the sales deck), running the real financial model, and reading the Franchise Disclosure Document like someone whose money is actually on the line.
- [Founder Equity Splits and Vesting Schedules: 2026 Guide](https://futuresharks.com/startup-equity-split-vesting-guide-2026/): Most cofounder splits should start close to equal and be adjusted deliberately, not emotionally, for unequal capital, IP, or time commitment. Every founder's equity — including the CEO's — should vest, typically over four years with a one-year cliff, so leaving early doesn't leave you holding a permanent stake you didn't earn. A cap table is just a ledger of who owns what and how diluted they get with each round; read it before you sign anything, not after.
- [QSBS Explained: How Founders Can Exclude Up to $15M in Startup Gains](https://futuresharks.com/qsbs-section-1202-tax-exclusion-for-founders/): Section 1202 lets a founder or early employee exclude federal capital-gains tax on qualifying C-corp stock — up to the greater of $10M or 10x basis for stock issued before July 4, 2025, and up to $15M (indexed for inflation starting 2027) for stock issued on or after that date. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act also replaced the old five-year cliff with a tiered schedule for newer stock: 50% exclusion at 3 years held, 75% at 4, 100% at 5. The catches: only a genuine C-corp qualifies — not an LLC or S-corp — the company's gross assets can't exceed $75M at issuance, and California, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Alabama don't recognize the exclusion at all, so a $0 federal bill can still come with a full state tax bill.
- [Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Founders: The 2026 Safe Harbor Math](https://futuresharks.com/quarterly-estimated-taxes-for-founders-2026/): Founders with net self-employment income must pay estimated taxes four times a year using Form 1040-ES. The safe harbor rule protects you from a penalty if you pay 100% of last year's total tax (110% if last year's AGI was over $150K), spread evenly across the four due dates. Miss it and the IRS charges daily-compounding interest — 7% annualized as of Q3 2026 — on whatever you underpaid, for however long it stayed unpaid.
- [Solo 401(k) vs. SEP IRA: The Self-Employed Retirement Math](https://futuresharks.com/solo-401k-vs-sep-ira-retirement-math-for-founders/): For 2026, both a Solo 401(k) and a SEP IRA cap out at $72,000 in total contributions — but a Solo 401(k) gets there at much lower income because it adds a $24,500 employee-deferral bucket on top of the employer share, while a SEP IRA is employer-contribution only, capped at roughly 20% of net self-employment income. Below about $237,500 in net profit that gap is the full $24,500; between $237,500 and $360,000 it shrinks steadily, and only above roughly $360,000 do the two cap out at the same total. SECURE 2.0 also changed a fact most articles still get wrong: a sole proprietor with no employees can now open a Solo 401(k) as late as the tax-filing deadline (not Dec. 31) and still make prior-year employee deferrals.
- [How Much Should Startup Founders Pay Themselves in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/how-much-should-founders-pay-themselves-2026/): Kruze Consulting's 2026 CEO Salary Report, drawn from actual payroll records at VC-backed startups, puts median CEO salary at $153K at seed, $203K at Series A, and $216K at Series B — and finds that CTOs out-earn CEOs at seed while COOs out-earn everyone by Series B. Pilot's 2025 survey of 1,844 founders (a broader, less VC-skewed sample including bootstrapped companies) found average founder salary fell 43% year over year to $75K, with 60% of founders now paying themselves under $100K. The two datasets aren't contradictory — they're measuring different populations, and mixing them up is the most common way founders benchmark themselves against the wrong peer set.
- [B2B SaaS Benchmarks by ARR Stage in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/b2b-saas-benchmarks-by-arr-stage-2026/): Growth rate benchmarks only mean something once you separate bootstrapped from venture-backed and control for ARR band. SaaS Capital's 2025 survey puts median growth at 40-45% for $5M-$10M ARR companies, 30-35% for $10M-$25M, and 25-30% for $25M-$50M — but its separate bootstrapped-only survey ($3M-$20M ARR, no institutional funding) puts the median at just 15%. High Alpha's 2025 report (800+ companies) found median CAC payback of 8 months at $1M-$5M ARR, and that companies pairing high net revenue retention with a short CAC payback post roughly double the average growth rate and Rule of 40 score of everyone else.
- [Best Accounting Software for Startups in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/best-accounting-software-for-startups-2026/): A founder's finance stack has three layers — banking, spend management, and accounting software — plus an optional bookkeeping-as-a-service layer once you're too busy to reconcile books yourself. Pre-revenue: Wave or Mercury alone. Funded and scaling: Mercury or a similar startup bank plus Ramp for cards and QuickBooks Online or Xero for the books. Never let one vendor be the only copy of your financial records — Bench's abrupt 2024 shutdown is the cautionary tale.
- [Melanie Perkins Collected 100 Rejections Before Canva Was Worth $42 Billion](https://futuresharks.com/melanie-perkins-canva-rejection-playbook/): Melanie Perkins pitched Canva to over 100 investors before one said yes. It's now valued at $42 billion with 240 million monthly users.
- [Tope Awotona Bootstrapped Calendly Until He No Longer Needed the Money](https://futuresharks.com/tope-awotona-calendly-bootstrap-leverage/): Tope Awotona bootstrapped Calendly with his own savings for years before taking a $350 million investment at a $3 billion valuation in 2021.
- [Tobi Lütke Keeps Giving Away the Business Everyone Else Would Have Kept](https://futuresharks.com/tobias-lutke-shopify-strategic-subtraction/): How Tobi Lütke turned the Snowdevil snowboard shop into Shopify and kept giving up the part that looked like the business for the layer underneath it.
- [Eric Yuan Left Cisco to Rebuild Software Cisco Already Owned](https://futuresharks.com/eric-yuan-zoom-incumbent-blind-spot/): How Eric Yuan spent fourteen years at WebEx and Cisco before leaving in 2011 to build Zoom, and why that incumbent experience mattered more than the pandemic.
- [Des Traynor Spent a Decade Publishing Product Doctrine. Then Intercom Had to Obey It.](https://futuresharks.com/des-traynor-intercom-doctrine-turned-inward/): Intercom co-founder Des Traynor spent over a decade publishing product doctrine. When ChatGPT landed, Intercom followed it and built Fin, an AI support agent.
- [Payal Kadakia Failed Twice Before ClassPass. Her Users Wrote the Third Version](https://futuresharks.com/payal-kadakia-classpass-users-wrote-the-pivot/): How Payal Kadakia failed twice, with Classtivity and Passport, before the way users behaved on her product shaped its third version, ClassPass.
- [Kathryn Petralia Built a Lending Machine. American Express Bought the Machine.](https://futuresharks.com/kathryn-petralia-kabbage-underwriting-as-infrastructure/): Kathryn Petralia co-founded Kabbage in Atlanta in 2009 and built an automated lending engine, which American Express bought without the loans.
- [Rand Fishkin Didn't Swear Off Investors. He Rewrote Their Contract.](https://futuresharks.com/rand-fishkin-sparktoro-rewrote-the-term-sheet/): Rand Fishkin raised venture money for Moz and took outside capital again for his second company, but this time he rewrote the investor contract.
- [Sebastian Siemiatkowski Attacked Credit Cards. Then Klarna Started Charging Interest](https://futuresharks.com/sebastian-siemiatkowski-klarna-interest-bearing-turn/): How Klarna co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski built a business criticizing credit card debt, and why Klarna's fastest-growing product in 2026 charges interest.
- [Highest-Paying Self-Employed Jobs in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/highest-paying-self-employed-jobs-2026/): Ranked by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage data, the highest-paying self-employed paths are personal financial advising ($102,140), management consulting ($101,190), and web development ($90,930). These are national medians for the full occupation, not just the self-employed slice, and none of them include the 15.3% self-employment tax or the cost of benefits you'd otherwise get from an employer — both of which change the real math.
- [Nicolas Julia Raised $680 Million on a Premise That Stopped Being True](https://futuresharks.com/nicolas-julia-sorare-premise-that-broke/): Nicolas Julia raised $680 million for Sorare, the fantasy football game with tradable player cards, and how the company adapted when its premise changed.
- [7 Best Productivity Books for Entrepreneurs in 2026 (That Address the Real Problems)](https://futuresharks.com/best-productivity-books-for-entrepreneurs/): The real productivity problem for founders isn't a lack of hours — it's the quality and intentionality of the hours they have. These 7 books address the specific failure modes: constant distraction, doing too many things at once, systems that never stick, and the mental resistance that stops meaningful work from starting.
- [6 Best Sales Books for Founders (From First Customer to Repeatable Pipeline)](https://futuresharks.com/best-sales-books-for-founders/): Most sales books are written for account executives managing a pipeline someone else built. These 6 are written for founders: from closing your first 10 customers through founder-led selling all the way to building a repeatable machine and hiring your first rep. Read them in this order and they cover the whole arc.
- [Unit Economics for Startups: The Founder's Guide to LTV, CAC, and the 3:1 Ratio (2026)](https://futuresharks.com/unit-economics-for-startups-ltv-cac-guide-2026/): Unit economics measure whether your business is profitable at the level of a single customer. The two metrics that matter most are Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV). A healthy LTV:CAC ratio is 3:1 or higher. If yours isn't, this guide explains how to diagnose the gap and fix it.
- [5 Best Pricing and Finance Books for Founders (Beyond Profit First)](https://futuresharks.com/best-pricing-and-finance-books-for-founders/): Profit First tells you how to allocate the cash you already have. These five books solve the problems upstream of that — what to charge, which clients are actually worth keeping, and how to read your numbers well enough to make good decisions on both.
- [How to Value Your Startup in 2026: The Methods That Actually Matter](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-value-your-startup-2026/): Startup valuation is not one method — it is the right method for your stage. Pre-revenue: use Berkus or Scorecard to get to a defensible number. Post-revenue: let ARR multiples and comparable transactions anchor your ask. In every case, VCs work backwards from the ownership they need; knowing that math gives you real negotiating leverage.
- [How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-turn-your-side-hustle-into-a-full-time-business/): Most founders quit too early or wait too long. The decision has a clear financial trigger: 75% income replacement for three straight months plus six months of personal runway. Build both before you hand in your notice — and set up the LLC, business account, and quarterly taxes before you do.
- [How to Start a Consulting Business in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-start-a-consulting-business-in-2026/): Consulting is a $407 billion market dominated by specialists, not generalists. The practices that grow share three traits: a tightly defined niche, value-based pricing, and a first-client pipeline built on warm relationships and consistent content rather than cold outreach.
- [How to Build a Startup Pitch Deck That Gets Funded in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-build-a-startup-pitch-deck-2026/): A great pitch deck doesn't sell your product — it sells the investment thesis. The best decks in 2026 are shorter than founders expect, heavier on traction than vision, and crystal-clear about why now and why you.
- [How to Start a Paid Newsletter Business in 2026: The Complete Guide](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-start-a-paid-newsletter-business-in-2026/): A paid newsletter is one of the most capital-efficient businesses you can build in 2026 — low overhead, zero inventory, and you own your audience. The hard part is niche selection and consistency. The money follows both.
- [How to Build a Micro-SaaS in 2026 (With or Without Coding Experience)](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-build-a-micro-saas-in-2026/): A micro-SaaS is a small, narrowly focused software product run by one or two people. In 2026, AI coding tools have slashed the technical barrier to near zero — the new edge is problem selection, fast validation, and disciplined pricing.
- [LLC vs. S-Corp: The Tax Math Every Founder Should Run](https://futuresharks.com/llc-vs-s-corp-tax-math-for-founders/): An S-Corp election cuts self-employment tax by splitting profit between salary (taxed for FICA) and distributions (not taxed for FICA). It only saves money after clearing ~$2,500/year in compliance costs. The math typically works at around $80K in net profit — higher in California and other states with entity-level taxes.
- [Pickleland Founder Alejandro Rioja Is Building an AI-First Operating System for Clubs — Starting With His Own](https://futuresharks.com/pickleland-founder-alejandro-rioja-builds-ai-first-club-os-courtlines/): Pickleland founder Alejandro Rioja is building Courtlines, an AI-first club operating system for pickleball, tennis and other court-sport facilities.
- [How to Get Your First 100 Customers: The 2026 Founder's Playbook](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-get-your-first-100-customers/): Most startups die before 100 customers — not because the product is bad but because distribution is an afterthought. The playbook: start with your personal network for customers 1–20, mine communities for 21–60, add cold outreach for 61–90, and layer in content for 91–100 and beyond. Do things that don't scale — and don't touch paid ads until you understand why people buy.
- [Alejandro Rioja Built a Pickleball Court Directory That Refuses to Go Stale](https://futuresharks.com/alejandro-rioja-the-court-scout-verified-directory-never-stale/): Pickleland founder Alejandro Rioja built The Court Scout, a pickleball, padel, tennis and badminton court directory that AI agents re-check weekly.
- [How to Validate Your Startup Idea (Before You Waste Your Savings): A 2026 Playbook](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-validate-your-startup-idea/): 42% of startups fail because nobody wanted what they built. Before you spend a dollar on development, run 20 customer interviews, a $200–400 landing page ad test, and pre-sell to 3+ paying customers. The framework: identify your riskiest assumption, test it with real humans, measure willingness to pay, and set kill criteria in advance.
- [5 Best Negotiation Books for Entrepreneurs (Matched to the Deals You're Actually Doing)](https://futuresharks.com/best-negotiation-books-for-entrepreneurs/): Founders negotiate more than almost anyone — but most negotiation books are written for lawyers and M&A bankers. These five are different: each one maps directly to a specific deal type you'll face building a company, from closing your first customer to raising a round.
- [How to Become a Solopreneur in 2026: The Complete Guide](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-become-a-solopreneur-in-2026/): Solopreneurship is a legitimate business strategy, not just freelancing rebranded. The AI leverage available in 2026 means one person can now reach revenue levels that used to require a team — but the model, pricing, and positioning have to be right from day one.
- [How to Raise a Seed Round in 2026: The Founder's Complete Guide](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-raise-a-seed-round-2026/): Seed rounds in 2026 require real traction ($10K–$50K MRR for B2B SaaS, or equivalent proof for other models), a clear 18-month runway plan, and a deliberate investor outreach process. SAFEs close faster but priced rounds signal maturity. The median raise is $1.5M–$4M at an $8M–$15M pre-money valuation. This guide covers every step.
- [7 Best Business Books for Entrepreneurs in 2026 (That Actually Change How You Think)](https://futuresharks.com/best-business-books-for-entrepreneurs/): Most entrepreneur reading lists are recycled from other lists. These 7 books are different: each one solves a specific, painful problem founders face at a predictable stage — from crafting your first offer to leading a company through genuine crisis.
- [The Profit First Method: How Founders Stop Going Broke While Making Money](https://futuresharks.com/profit-first-method-for-founders/): The Profit First method reverses the accounting formula — you allocate profit before expenses, not after. Set up five bank accounts, transfer on a fixed schedule, and Parkinson's Law keeps your spending in line automatically.
- [Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital in 2026: The Honest Math](https://futuresharks.com/bootstrapping-vs-venture-capital-2026-honest-math/): Neither path is universally better — the honest math hinges on dilution, exit size, and growth speed. VC can make a huge outcome bigger but a modest one worse; bootstrapping keeps ownership and optionality but caps speed.
- [The Gen Z Founder's Guide to Raising Your First $500K](https://futuresharks.com/gen-z-founder-guide-raising-first-500k/): Raising your first $500K as a Gen Z founder means building enough traction to be fundable, choosing the right instrument (usually a SAFE), targeting the right angels and pre-seed funds, and running a tight, time-boxed process.
- [How Founders Use AI Agents to Run Leaner Companies in 2026](https://futuresharks.com/how-founders-use-ai-agents-to-run-leaner-companies/): Founders in 2026 are using AI agents to automate support, sales ops, content, coding, and back-office work — pushing revenue-per-employee far higher by deploying agents on bounded, measurable workflows with human review.
- [How to Build a $10M Brand Without Tech: Lessons from Consumer Founders](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-build-a-10m-consumer-brand-without-tech/): Building a $10M consumer brand without software comes down to a product people repurchase, healthy unit economics, a sharp brand and audience, profitable acquisition, and disciplined operations and retention.
- [How to Get to $1M ARR: A B2B SaaS Playbook for 2026](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-get-to-1m-arr-b2b-saas-playbook/): Reaching $1M ARR in B2B SaaS comes down to a sharp ICP, a single repeatable GTM motion, disciplined pricing, and a handful of metrics (NRR, payback, magic number) you optimize relentlessly.
- [Nick Riley of Driftwood Builders Roofing on Building Trust in Austin](https://futuresharks.com/nick-riley-driftwood-builders-roofing-austin/): Nick Riley, a CPA and former KPMG and Deloitte consultant, owns Driftwood Builders Roofing and shares how he builds trust with customers in Austin.
- [Danny Pouladian and the Accumulation of Responsibility](https://futuresharks.com/danny-pouladian-and-the-accumulation-of-responsibility/): An examination of how Danny Pouladian's professional responsibility grew gradually, from defined tasks to overseeing systems and managing tradeoffs.
- [Anantharaj Appanan’s Professional Journey: From Law to Leadership](https://futuresharks.com/anantharaj-appanans-professional-journey-from-law-to-leadership/): Anantharaj Appanan went from studying law to founding Infohibur Komunikasi Sdn Bhd in 1997 and building businesses in telecommunications, BPO and technology.
- [The Evolution of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Cancer Treatment: A Retrospective with Dr. Miguel A. Cuesta](https://futuresharks.com/the-evolution-of-minimally-invasive-surgery-in-cancer-treatment-a-retrospective-with-dr-miguel-a-cuesta/): A retrospective with Dr. Miguel A. Cuesta on how minimally invasive surgery became a viable alternative to open surgery in gastrointestinal oncology.
- [Aleksandar Saša Trajkovski: A Macedonian Literature Maestro](https://futuresharks.com/aleksandar-sasa-trajkovski-a-macedonian-literature-maestro/): Aleksandar Saša Trajkovski is a Macedonian poet and translator whose works include Lyrical Elegies and Poems from the Balkans.
- [Sunglass Hut: How a Small Business Became an Eyewear Powerhouse](https://futuresharks.com/sunglass-hut-how-a-small-business-became-an-eyewear-powerhouse/): How Sunglass Hut grew from a small business into an eyewear powerhouse as sunglasses became a lifestyle accessory as well as protection from the sun.
- [Breaking the Chains: Removing Stigma from Mental Health and Embracing Healing with Dr. Brian Alman](https://futuresharks.com/breaking-the-chains-removing-stigma-from-mental-health-and-embracing-healing-with-dr-brian-alman/): Dr. Brian Alman, an expert in stress care and trauma healing, explains how removing the stigma around mental health helps more people seek support.
- [Unpacking Frequently Asked Questions For New Entrepreneurs](https://futuresharks.com/unpacking-frequently-asked-questions-for-new-entrepreneurs/): A breakdown of frequently asked questions from new entrepreneurs, from protecting trademarks and intellectual property to choosing a business structure.
- [Be Unstopable and Rajeev Bhatia: Unveiling the Unstoppable Journey of Empowerment and Success](https://futuresharks.com/be-unstopable-and-rajeev-bhatia-unveiling-the-unstoppable-journey-of-empowerment-and-success/): A look at Be Unstopable and its founder and CEO Rajeev Bhatia, covering how the company empowers startups and guides established companies through challenges.
- [The Crucial Role of Cybersecurity Policies and Reforms: Insights from Kazi Monirul Kabir](https://futuresharks.com/the-crucial-role-of-cybersecurity-policies-and-reforms-insights-from-kazi-monirul-kabir/): Tech entrepreneur Kazi Monirul Kabir, founder of Spider Digital, shares insights on why cybersecurity policies and reforms matter as cyber threats evolve.
- [AdMedia: Revolutionizing Digital Advertising and Media Landscape](https://futuresharks.com/admedia-revolutionizing-digital-advertising-and-media-landscape/): AdMedia, founded in 1998 by Danny Bibi in Los Angeles, uses AI and machine learning to deliver performance-based advertising for brands and agencies.
- [The Best Self-Employed Jobs for Today’s Market](https://futuresharks.com/the-best-self-employed-jobs-for-todays-market/): A guide to the best self-employed jobs for today's market, starting with freelance writing, with tips on building expertise and finding clients.
- [How Social Entrepreneurs Are Changing the World](https://futuresharks.com/how-social-entrepreneurs-are-changing-the-world/): What social entrepreneurs are and how they change the world with mission-driven, innovative and sustainable solutions to social and environmental problems.
- [Nathan Hirsch, Founder of FreeeUp, Teaches us How to Hire](https://futuresharks.com/nathan-hirsch/): Nathan Hirsch, founder of FreeeUp, shares how an internship and his entrepreneur mom shaped him, and what he has learned about how to hire.
- [Mastering Leadership Communication](https://futuresharks.com/mastering-leadership-communication/): Communication coach Laurie Schloff shares research-backed strategies for mastering leadership communication, from body language to personal magnetism.
- [The Complex Interplay Between Grief and Trauma: Understanding, Processing, and Approaching Healing](https://futuresharks.com/the-complex-interplay-between-grief-and-trauma-understanding-processing-and-approaching-healing/): How grief and trauma intertwine and how to approach healing, drawing on insights from coach Holly Margl, author of Witnessing Grief.
- [What Does Dr Peter Polack Say About Ophthalmology Marketing in His Book?](https://futuresharks.com/what-does-dr-peter-polack-say-about-ophthalmology-marketing-in-his-book/): Dr. Peter J. Polack, an ophthalmologist and founder of marketing firm Emedikon, shares how medical practices can use marketing to build resilience.
- [How Can a Personal Trainer Transform Your Life, Physically and Mentally?](https://futuresharks.com/how-can-a-personal-trainer-transform-your-life-physically-and-mentally/): How a personal trainer can transform your life, from customized workout plans and nutrition guidance to motivation, accountability and mental toughness.
- [The Importance of Being an Expert at Multiple Things](https://futuresharks.com/the-importance-of-being-an-expert-at-multiple-things/): Why being an expert at multiple things matters, from greater flexibility at work and in life to the unique advantages of a broad range of skills.
- [Sustainability Strategies And Benefits For Business Owners](https://futuresharks.com/sustainability-strategies-and-benefits-for-business-owners/): Sustainability strategies for business owners and the benefits they bring, from stronger employee involvement and a competitive edge to optimized revenue.
- [A look inside the surreal success of Dom Smith](https://futuresharks.com/a-look-inside-the-surreal-success-of-dom-smith/): Dom Smith, a digital journalist and counselor from East Yorkshire, runs music magazine Soundsphere and won a National Diversity Award in 2012.
- [Unfolding The Life Of Michael Bach And His Voyage To Success](https://futuresharks.com/unfolding-the-life-of-michael-bach-and-his-voyage-to-success/): Michael Bach is a diversity and inclusion thought leader and author of Birds of a Feather and Alphabet Soup, a guide to LGBTQ2+ inclusion at work.
- [Turning Dreams Into Reality | Technopreneurial Journey of Syed Abdullah Jayed](https://futuresharks.com/turning-dreams-into-reality-technopreneurial-journey-of-syed-abdullah-jayed/): Syed Abdullah Jayed, CEO of FundedNext and founder of NEXT Ventures, has built a global fintech business group serving thousands of traders.
- [ZAJIL EXPRESS—AN ICON OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SAUDIA ARABIA](https://futuresharks.com/zajil-express-an-icon-of-entrepreneurship-in-saudia-arabia/): Zajil Express, a privately owned Saudi Arabian postal and delivery company, is keeping pace with digital transformation in the Kingdom's logistics sector.
- [Co-Founder of Victory Starts Now, Kasey Stinson Is Dedicated To Helping Others](https://futuresharks.com/co-founder-of-victory-starts-now-kasey-stinson-is-dedicated-to-helping-others/): Kasey Stinson, a former Los Angeles tax professional, is cofounder and Chief Financial Officer of Victory Starts Now, a community based restoration nonprofit.
- [Competitive Advantage for a New Business: A 2026 Playbook](https://futuresharks.com/5-ways-your-new-business-can-gain-a-competitive-advantage/): In 2026, AI tools are table stakes — everyone has them. Real competitive advantage for a new business comes from a narrow niche, faster execution, a brand and community competitors can't copy, switching costs that make leaving painful, and using AI to run lean so you out-iterate bigger, slower rivals.
- [How This SAG Actor Turned Digital Content Creator Leveraged Social-Media to Grow Her Brand?](https://futuresharks.com/how-this-sag-actor-turned-digital-content-creator-leveraged-social-media-to-grow-her-brand/): SAG actor turned digital content creator Megan Nager shares how comedic videos and a TikTok series with Erin Darling grew her brand to 100,000 followers.
- [The Honor Society Foundation: Reshaping Lives of Those Making an Effort](https://futuresharks.com/the-honor-society-foundation-reshaping-lives-of-those-making-an-effort/): How The Honor Society Foundation helps students move a step closer to their goals, and why financing education is one of the most effective ways to help.
- [A Beginner’s Guide to nnn Properties for sale](https://futuresharks.com/a-beginners-guide-to-nnn-properties-for-sale/): A beginner's guide to NNN properties for sale, explaining what triple net means, how these properties work, and the pros and cons of investing in them.
- [A Voice against Injustice – Kuzzat Altay’s stand against Oppression](https://futuresharks.com/a-voice-against-injustice-kuzzat-altays-stand-against-oppression/): A profile of Kuzzat Altay, an American businessman, entrepreneur and human rights activist from Urumqi, and his stand against racism and oppression.
- [6 Things Pennsylvania Businesses Need](https://futuresharks.com/6-things-pennsylvania-businesses-need/): Six things you need to start a business in Pennsylvania, from the right insurance, including required worker's comp coverage, to funding options.
- [Should Your Business Ship Internationally?](https://futuresharks.com/should-your-business-ship-internationally/): Should your small business ship internationally? The benefits of selling across borders, such as year-round seasonal sales, weighed against the challenges.
- [Turista Jackson, Owner of 1 Body Med Spa, Is  Spreading Body Positivity by Sharing her Story](https://futuresharks.com/turista-jackson-owner-of-1-body-med-spa-is-spreading-body-positivity-by-sharing-her-story/): Turista Jackson opened 1 Body Med Spa, one of the first African American female-owned med spas in Houston, TX, after starting a daycare center at 20.
- [From The Streets to Starting His Own Academy: the Story of Jimmy Bennett](https://futuresharks.com/from-the-streets-to-starting-his-own-academy-the-story-of-jimmy-bennett/): Jimmy Bennett, serial entrepreneur and founder of Simply Success Academy, shares how he started selling on eBay and built his path to business success.
- [Seattle-Native Entrepreneur Nick Jordan Helps SaaS Companies Build Content Teams](https://futuresharks.com/seattle-native-entrepreneur-nick-jordan-helps-saas-companies-build-content-teams/): Seattle entrepreneur Nick Jordan, who drove 4 projects to 100k organic visitors a month, founded Workello to help startups hire writers and remote roles.
- [The Secret to Finding Lasting Peace: 5 Steps Towards Utmost Serenity](https://futuresharks.com/the-secret-to-finding-lasting-peace-5-steps-towards-utmost-serenity/): Five steps toward lasting peace of mind amid everyday stress, drawing on ideas from Abraham Sannoh, author of the book The Inner Light.
- [5 Tips to Prepare for Ecommerce Launch](https://futuresharks.com/5-tips-to-prepare-for-ecommerce-launch/): Five tips to prepare for an ecommerce launch, from becoming obsessed with your target audience to creating early demand with a waitlist.
- [Is Sports Radio Still Relevant in 2026?](https://futuresharks.com/are-sports-radios-still-a-popular-medium-for-information-in-2022/): Sports radio isn't dying—AM/FM still captures the majority of U.S. sports-audio time and in-car listening keeps it sticky. But podcasts and YouTube now own discovery and the under-35 audience, so the smart play is a radio-plus-video strategy, not radio alone.
- [Music and Emotions – Music Connects and Unites Us](https://futuresharks.com/music-and-emotions-music-connects-and-unites-us/): Why music connects and unites us, with research showing how singing and playing music together releases endorphins and builds social closeness.
- [5 Fast-Rising Spaces for Entrepreneurism and Investment](https://futuresharks.com/5-fast-rising-spaces-for-entrepreneurism-and-investment/): Five fast-rising spaces for entrepreneurism and investment, including education technology and next-gen nicotine replacement products, with market data.
- [An Unwavering Allegiance To Distinction: IVAR By Ritika Ravi](https://futuresharks.com/an-unwavering-allegiance-to-distinction-ivar-by-ritika-ravi/): IVAR by Ritika Ravi is a fine jewellery brand from India that blends Maldivian lifestyle inspiration with Indian traditions and ethical sourcing.
- [The Story of the Iranian-American Pastor and Executive Music Video Producer Ara Torosian](https://futuresharks.com/the-story-of-the-iranian-american-pastor-and-executive-music-video-producer-ara-torosian/): Ara Torosian is an Iranian-American pastor and executive music video producer with a Bachelors in Theology who advocates about Christian persecution.
- [ENTREPRENEUR TRAVIS CHAPPELL’S GUESTIO APP SETS PODCAST INDUSTRY UP FOR SUCCESS](https://futuresharks.com/entrepreneur-travis-chappells-guestio-app-sets-podcast-industry-up-for-success/): Travis Chappell, host of the Build Your Network podcast, launched Guestio, a marketplace where show hosts can book top guests and earn revenue.
- [JIINAN’s Founder, Jessica Sinclair On How Rebranding Has Taken The Brand To New Heights](https://futuresharks.com/jiinans-founder-jessica-sinclair-on-how-rebranding-has-taken-the-brand-to-new-heights/): Jessica Sinclair, founder of eco-conscious yoga mat company Flirty & Fit, explains how rebranding shaped her activewear brand JIINAN.
- [Katina Stefanova – The Genius Of Global Investments](https://futuresharks.com/katina-stefanova-the-genius-of-global-investments/): Katina Stefanova, CEO and CIO of Marto Capital, is an asset management leader and keynote speaker on investing, technology and entrepreneurship.
- [Matt Dixon of Greenville, SC, on Strategies For Developing Financial Goals For Your Business](https://futuresharks.com/matt-dixon-of-greenville-sc-on-strategies-for-developing-financial-goals-for-your-business/): Matt Dixon of Greenville, SC shares strategies for developing financial goals for your business, from consulting the owners to balancing growth.
- [Meet Jason Bowers](https://futuresharks.com/meet-jason-bowers/): Jason Bowers is the man behind Rosemont Partners, which helps families and businesses plan with trusts, foundations and estate planning solutions.
- [“The Entrepreneurial Mind” – An Interview With Successful Entrepreneur Andrew Duplessie](https://futuresharks.com/andrew-duplessie/): Andrew Duplessie, Chief Innovation Officer at Flowcode, shares his entrepreneurial path, from founding Tipster, which he sold in 2019, to acting and writing.
- [Tyler Poteet, a young entrepreneur owns multiple successful companies at just 23 years of age.](https://futuresharks.com/tyler-poteet-a-young-entrepreneur-owns-multiple-successful-companies-at-just-23-years-of-age/): Tyler Poteet started a T-shirt company at 16, then built Poteet Digital, a marketing agency now serving 100+ clients including Kraft and HP.
- [Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of IFCJ Reviews How to Create Lasting Change in the New Year](https://futuresharks.com/yael-eckstein-president-and-ceo-of-ifcj-reviews-how-to-create-lasting-change-in-the-new-year/): Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of IFCJ and author of three books, shares her approach to creating lasting change in the new year.
- [Dan Herron on Overcoming Challenges and Growing Professionally](https://futuresharks.com/dan-herron-on-overcoming-challenges-and-growing-professionally/): Dan Herron, former pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church now at VisionQuest Labs, shares his see big, think small strategy for growing professionally.
- [How Vladdy’s Diamonds Is Competing With The Best](https://futuresharks.com/how-vladdys-diamonds-is-competing-with-the-best/): Vladdy's Diamonds, founded in 1998 by Vladdy Aminov in Manhattan's Little Italy, makes bold custom jewellery for clients including Cardi B and G-Eazy.
- [ARTBYMRNICE is Redefining the Boundaries of Modern Pop Art with Innovation, Creativity, and Originality](https://futuresharks.com/artbymrnice-is-redefining-the-boundaries-of-modern-pop-art-with-innovation-creativity-and-originality/): Sonny Henty, aka Mr. Nice, founded ARTBYMRNICE, a pop art brand that integrates neon, with original pieces owned by celebrities such as Kesha and Juice Wrld.
- [Ayurcann Holdings Corp. Is Continuing to See a Prosperous Growth In Their Business](https://futuresharks.com/ayurcann-holdings-corp-is-continuing-to-see-a-prosperous-growth-in-their-business/): Toronto-based cannabis company Ayurcann Holdings Corp. reported revenue up 1,149 percent and operating income up 440% over its 2020 fiscal year.
- [Women Leading the Way by Reforming Campaign Strategy](https://futuresharks.com/women-leading-the-way-by-reforming-campaign-strategy/): Zee Cohen-Sanchez and Amani Wells-Onyioha lead Sole Strategies, a political startup building grassroots campaigns for progressive candidates.
- [How Marco Kozlowski Restarted His Business and Brand From Scratch](https://futuresharks.com/how-marco-kozlowski-restarted-his-business-and-brand-from-scratch/): Real estate investor Marco Kozlowski explains how he rebuilt his business and personal brand from nothing, and how other entrepreneurs can do the same.
- [Digital Advertising Trends in 2026: The Definitive Guide](https://futuresharks.com/digital-ad-trends-for-2021-beyond/): In 2026, AI runs the campaigns, Meta overtakes Google, retail media and CTV soak up the new money, the cookie deadline is dead, and incrementality testing exposes what your dashboard has been overstating all along.
- [Property Investment As A Safe Haven During A Crisis? Real Estate Expert Gary Nash Weighs In](https://futuresharks.com/property-investment-as-a-safe-haven-during-a-crisis-real-estate-expert-gary-nash-weighs-in/): Real estate expert Gary Nash weighs in on whether property investment is a safe haven during a crisis and how the pandemic affected home sales.
- [TikTok Star Keemo Kazi Debuts to the Music Industry with His Album “Keemo VS. Kazi”](https://futuresharks.com/tiktok-star-keemo-kazi-debuts-to-the-music-industry-with-his-album-keemo-vs-kazi/): TikTok star Keemo Kazi, known for his comedic skits and pranks, makes his music industry debut with the album Keemo VS. Kazi.
- [Plan Your Next Trip with Carmen’s Luxury Travel](https://futuresharks.com/plan-your-next-trip-with-carmens-luxury-travel/): Carmen Edelson turned her love of travel into Carmen's Luxury Travel, a blog of five-star travel reviews for successful business people and retirees.
- [Gilberto Rosas Making Waves In The Referral Marketing Industry](https://futuresharks.com/gilberto-rosas-making-waves-in-the-referral-marketing-industry/): Los Angeles referral marketing expert Gilberto Rosas founded Maverick Media Lab to help businesses grow referrals and revenue through strategic partnerships.
- [Brian Ngo: Crushing The Real Estate Industry Through Innovation And Technology](https://futuresharks.com/brian-ngo-crushing-the-real-estate-industry-through-innovation-and-technology/): Brian Ngo, a real estate broker with over 10 years in South Brooklyn and Staten Island, shares how technology, content and mentors drive his success.
- [Tatu Panda: Rising Tattoo Artist](https://futuresharks.com/tatu-panda-rising-tattoo-artist/): Miami tattoo artist Marlon Cubero, known as Tatu Panda, began tattooing at 14 and has since worked on social media celebrities, rappers and Latin icons.
- [Passion grows where we discover our true desire – Juris Bruvers](https://futuresharks.com/passion-grows-where-we-discover-our-true-desire-juris-bruvers/): Juris Bruvers, an 18 year old social media influencer from Riga, Latvia, explains why a burning desire is the starting point of success.
- [How Aaron Rian became one of the most successful Real Estate Brokers in the nation](https://futuresharks.com/how-aaron-rian-became-one-of-the-most-successful-real-estate-brokers-in-the-nation/): Aaron Rian grew a real estate company to a $100 million valuation and has brokered billions of dollars in property sales from Portland, Oregon.
- [How Christopher Saint Used Creative Marketing, Arts, And Spirituality For His Message](https://futuresharks.com/how-christopher-saint-used-creative-marketing-arts-and-spirituality-for-his-message/): Christopher Saint, a businessman, marketing specialist, music artist and social activist, has launched several companies by the age of 32.
- [How Bradley Drake Is Completely Redefining The Luxury Watch Industry](https://futuresharks.com/how-bradley-drake-is-completely-redefining-the-luxury-watch-industry/): Bradley Drake founded Lux Watch Supply, a UK raffle company that has given away nearly $4 million in luxury watches for about $77 a ticket.
- [A Workplace for All, OC&C Strategy Consultants](https://futuresharks.com/a-workplace-for-all-occ-strategy-consultants/): How OC&C Strategy Consultants runs diversity and inclusion networks, including its LGBTQ+ Network, and partners with the charity Just Like Us.
- [Samuel Leeds Spills The Beans About Making Six Figures Profit On Property Deals In His Bestselling Book](https://futuresharks.com/samuel-leeds-spills-the-beans-about-making-six-figures-profit-on-property-deals-in-his-bestselling-book/): Property developer Samuel Leeds, founder of Property Investors, shares how he makes six figures on deals in his book The Secrets of Property Development.
- [How Bryce Atkas Lit The Ignition Towards ACI Dynamix’s Success](https://futuresharks.com/how-bryce-atkas-lit-the-ignition-towards-aci-dynamixs-success/): Bryce Atkas built ACI Dynamix into a 10,000 sq foot full-service auto body shop in Connecticut that has worked with Indy racer Santino Ferrucci.
- [How Co-Founder Wayne Zhou Built His Real Estate Empire](https://futuresharks.com/wayne-zhou/): Wayne Zhou of Prospes Real Estate Corps, a Baruch College graduate, began his real estate career helping his family manage properties in Queens and Brooklyn.
- [Elie Zeschkowski Talks About His Events And Concierge Services Company, Elyzée Events Agency](https://futuresharks.com/elie-zeschkowski-talks-about-his-events-and-concierge-services-company-elyzee-events-agency/): Elie Zeschkowski talks about Elyzée Events Agency, a luxury events and concierge services company with agencies in Geneva, Paris and London.
- [How Jason Alvarez-Cohen has impacted the technology industry](https://futuresharks.com/how-jason-alvarez-cohen-has-impacted-the-technology-industry/): Jason Alvarez-Cohen, who studied computer science at the University of California, Los Angeles, co-founded technology company Popl and serves as its CEO.
- [Travis Steffen – Serial CEO, Author, and Poker Guru](https://futuresharks.com/travis-steffen-serial-ceo-author-and-poker-guru/): Travis Steffen, CEO of GrowFlow Corp. and author of Viral Hero, shares what he learned from 7 profitable exits about reverse-engineering viral loops.
- [Model Mandy Milano is planning a destination shoot for her upcoming photos](https://futuresharks.com/model-mandy-milano-is-planning-a-destination-shoot-for-her-upcoming-photos/): Model Mandy Milano, known as Sassy Mandy, is planning destination photoshoots around the globe and will share something unique about each place.
- [Ela Duys: How To Grow Your Instagram For Business](https://futuresharks.com/ela-duys-how-to-grow-your-instagram-for-business/): Instagram expert Ela Duys shares a clear strategy for growing your Instagram following to sell products or services, starting with being authentic.
- [How Social Media Took the Cummins Cowgirl from Wrenching on Trucks to Modeling](https://futuresharks.com/how-social-media-took-the-cummins-cowgirl-from-wrenching-on-trucks-to-modeling/): Chloe Yonker, known as The Cummins Cowgirl, went from heavy duty diesel mechanic to content creator with over 350,000 Instagram followers.
- [Starting a Record Label in a Pandemic: Aundre Myles & the Growth of Blvck Hoodie](https://futuresharks.com/starting-a-record-label-in-a-pandemic-aundre-myles-the-growth-of-blvck-hoodie/): Midwestern hip-hop artist Aundre Myles grew his independent record label Blvck Hoodie during the pandemic, and it now represents eight different acts.
- [Self-Taught IT Expert by Day, Rising Star and Indestructible Stuntman by Night](https://futuresharks.com/self-taught-it-expert-by-day-rising-star-and-indestructible-stuntman-by-night/): Jeffrey Marshall, a computer engineer from Upstate New York, returned to acting in his forties and now plays secret agents and jumps off buildings on screen.
- [Ariel Carr’s Guide on How to Monetize Your Passion through Social Media](https://futuresharks.com/ariel-carrs-guide-on-how-to-monetize-your-passion-through-social-media/): Social media expert Ariel Carr explains how she built income through her Instagram monetization course and e-books, and how others can monetize a passion.
- [3 Tax Tips For Soon-To-Be Retirees, With Reginald Clark, Certified Financial Planner](https://futuresharks.com/3-tax-tips-for-soon-to-be-retirees-with-reginald-clark-certified-financial-planner/): Certified Financial Planner Reginald Clark, founder of P3 Financial Group in Memphis, shares three tax tips for people approaching retirement.
- [Model Gemma Walshe plans to spread her magic on Youtube](https://futuresharks.com/model-gemma-walshe-plans-to-spread-her-magic-on-youtube/): Model Gemma Walshe, known for campaigns with FashionNova, Boohoo and Savage Fenty, is launching a YouTube channel focused on fitness and wellness.
- [NU Media’s Success as Defined by Ada Hu and Eva Jiang](https://futuresharks.com/nu-medias-success-as-defined-by-ada-hu-and-eva-jiang/): Ada Hu and Eva Jiang, co-founders of NU Media, explain how they define success and how referrals and knowing their niche grew their business.
- [Hannah Pereira’s Bath Box is Changing The Australian Bathroom](https://futuresharks.com/hannah-pereiras-bath-box-is-changing-the-australian-bathroom/): Bath Box, founded in 2017 by Ashton Jude, Hannah Pereira and Kim Pereira, makes natural, handmade, vegan-friendly bath goods in Melbourne, Australia.
- [Digital Marketer Patrick Sargis’ Advice To People Who Want To Follow Same Career Path As Him](https://futuresharks.com/digital-marketer-patrick-sargis-advice-to-people-who-want-to-follow-same-career-path-as-him/): Full-stack digital marketer Patrick Sargis, a college dropout who started at 24, shares advice for people who want to follow the same career path.
- [Helping health professionals and practice owners do more and be more – Ace entrepreneur James Neilson-Watt.](https://futuresharks.com/helping-health-professionals-and-practice-owners-do-more-and-be-more-ace-entrepreneur-james-neilson-watt/): James Neilson-Watt helps health professionals and practice owners grow through his Health Business Accelerator training program, podcast and book.
- [Jennifer Neville Transitions from Golfing to Life Coching](https://futuresharks.com/jennifer-neville-transitions-from-golfing-to-life-coching/): Jennifer Neville of Tampa, Florida played golf professionally for four years before becoming a coach who uses astrology, tarot and intuitive coaching.
- [Houston Golden Tells Us How Small Businesses Made it Big Last Year With a Little Growth Hacking, LinkedIn and Grit](https://futuresharks.com/houston-golden-tells-us-how-small-businesses-made-it-big-last-year-with-a-little-growth-hacking-linkedin-and-grit/): Houston Golden, who runs a growth hacking agency focused on lead acquisition and LinkedIn, explains how small businesses still grew during 2020.
- [How Kissa McCarty Turned A Chance Opportunity Into a Full Career](https://futuresharks.com/how-kissa-mccarty-turned-a-chance-opportunity-into-a-full-career/): Kissa McCarty, 22, turned a repost from Barstool Sports into 1.3 million Instagram followers and a full-time career as a social media influencer.
- [Laura Lang On Women in Business and Work, Family Life Balance](https://futuresharks.com/laura-lang-on-women-in-business-and-work-family-life-balance/): Laura Lang, Senior Mortgage Banker at Cardinal Financial Company in New Jersey, shares how women can balance a business career and family life.
- [Let’s Talk About Tigerlilly Hill, Your Favorite Celebrity Stylist](https://futuresharks.com/lets-talk-about-tigerlilly-hill-your-favorite-celebrity-stylist/): Celebrity stylist Tigerlilly Hill, born in the Cayman Islands, designs the clothing line Crown Atelier, worn by stars like Keira Knightley and Hillary Duff.
- [NuWave – Bringing Modern Strategy to the Entertainment Business](https://futuresharks.com/nuwave-bringing-modern-strategy-to-the-entertainment-business/): NuWave Media, led by Rafael Rocha and Harry Rez Resnick, blends digital strategy and creative consulting to build lasting careers for artists and brands.
- [How Stefan Katanic Built and Scaled a 7-Figure Marketing Agency in a Short 2-Years](https://futuresharks.com/how-stefan-katanic-built-and-scaled-a-7-figure-marketing-agency-in-a-short-2-years/): Stefan Katanic, a 28-year old entrepreneur from Toronto, shares how he built and scaled Veza Digital, a 7-figure white-label marketing agency, in 2 years.
- [Andrew Molen — New Restaurants Are Redefining Creativity & Innovation](https://futuresharks.com/andrew-molen-new-restaurants-are-redefining-creativity-innovation/): Andrew Molen, who has managed multiple restaurants and hotels, shares plans for two new Boston restaurants and a private membership club in Southampton, NY.
- [“Find your passion. Nothing in life is worth doing without love and passion.”-Dr Alexis Parcells](https://futuresharks.com/find-your-passion-nothing-in-life-is-worth-doing-without-love-and-passion-dr-alexis-parcells/): Dr. Alexis Parcells, a board-certified plastic surgeon who also runs skincare studio SUNNIE, shares how her passion for women's health shaped her career.
- [Interview with Brian Underwood, CEO of Prüvit](https://futuresharks.com/interview-with-brian-underwood-ceo-of-pruvit/): Prüvit CEO Brian Underwood, a Louisville native, shares how he found entrepreneurship and led the company to $1 billion in total sales in 5 years.
- [Music, Muscles, and Motivation, How This Young New Yorker is Following His Dreams](https://futuresharks.com/music-muscles-and-motivation-how-this-young-new-yorker-is-following-his-dreams/): Oren Segal, a young New Yorker who has played violin since age six, shares how music led him into modeling and building his own personal brand.
- [Strong Mentality On and Off The Court: Ronald Hohmann Serves His Way to the Top](https://futuresharks.com/strong-mentality-on-and-off-the-court-ronald-hohmann-serves-his-way-to-the-top/): Ronald Hohmann, a nationally ranked tennis player at 18 who won the Eddie Herr Junior Tournament, shares the hard work and mentality behind his rise.
- [Conquering Music and Business with Arturo Knight](https://futuresharks.com/conquering-music-and-business-with-arturo-knight/): Arturo Knight, who runs a music career alongside a dropshipping business, explains why every music artist should also become an entrepreneur.
- [The Face Bible: the most exhaustive online skincare course](https://futuresharks.com/the-face-bible-the-most-exhaustive-online-skincare-course/): Face Coach Tatiana Cutelli, a facial skin expert with over 20 years of experience, created The Face Bible, an online skincare course for non-professionals.
- [Consciously moving forward with keeping his identity mysterious is rising rapper – Lil Conscious.](https://futuresharks.com/consciously-moving-forward-with-keeping-his-identity-mysterious-is-rising-rapper-lil-conscious/): Lil Conscious, the stage name of Stefan Islas Ross, is a rapper who has kept his identity mysterious while releasing singles like Ashes and Bojak.
- [Meet Comedy’s Superstar Abby Roberge](https://futuresharks.com/meet-comedys-superstar-abby-roberge/): Comedian Abby Roberge, originally from Vancouver B.C., draws on observations of different cultures in performances on stage and on virtual platforms.
- [How Gen Z Entrepreneur Kyle “Stromedy” Godfrey’s Successful YouTube Career and Business Proves That People Can Thrive During the Pandemic](https://futuresharks.com/how-gen-z-entrepreneur-kyle-stromedy-godfreys-successful-youtube-career-and-business-proves-that-people-can-thrive-during-the-pandemic/): Kyle Stromedy Godfrey, 22, grew his YouTube channel Stromedy to close to 3 million subscribers with pranks and humor, and treats YouTube as a business.
- [Meet Jared Sanborn, A Tech Entrepreneur Set To Disrupt The Industry](https://futuresharks.com/meet-jared-sanborn-a-tech-entrepreneur-set-to-disrupt-the-industry/): Jared Sanborn, founder and Chairman of full-service marketing agency Eyefuel PR, has founded 5 companies and raised nearly $2 million for a tech startup.
- [Women Supporting Women Is More Than Just a Cool Catch Phrase at Good Girl Mafia](https://futuresharks.com/women-supporting-women-is-more-than-just-a-cool-catch-phrase-at-good-girl-mafia/): Diana Perkovic, a TV personality for over a decade, founded Good Girl Mafia to create the kind of support for women she struggled to find on her own journey.
- [Huff & Puff Burger shows that hard work and perseverance brings success](https://futuresharks.com/huff-puff-burger-shows-that-hard-work-and-perseverance-brings-success/): Huff & Puff Burger owner Nada Alshamsi shares lessons from growing the UAE restaurant from one location in 2016 to 17 locations.
- [How Ocean Ronquillo-Morgan of Geistwear Built and Scaled a College Merchandise Brand](https://futuresharks.com/how-ocean-ronquillo-morgan-of-geistwear-built-and-scaled-a-college-merchandise-brand/): Ocean Ronquillo-Morgan, a USC senior and Forbes Under 30 Scholar, explains how she and Clarence Diogo built and scaled college merchandise brand Geistwear.
- [How Chris Burke Overcame All The Odds And Became A Music Sensation?](https://futuresharks.com/how-chris-burke-overcame-all-the-odds-and-became-a-music-sensation/): Chris Burke, a musician from Scotland with a mechanical engineering degree, went from running a technical and recruitment agency to making EDM and Trance music.
- [Mark Rios a.k.a. Mr Dripping does a Portrait with The Fresh Prince](https://futuresharks.com/mark-rios-a-k-a-mr-dripping-does-a-portrait-with-the-the-fresh-prince/): Barcelona artist Mark Rios, known as Mr. Dripping, paints live portraits without touching the canvas and created one for Will Smith.
- [Did a Desire for More Practical Boy Hanboks Lead to the New Hanbok Project?](https://futuresharks.com/did-a-desire-for-more-practical-boy-hanboks-lead-to-the-new-hanbok-project/): The New Hanbok Project from the Korean Hanbok Advancement Center is redesigning traditional hanbok, including boy hanboks, into practical everyday fashion.
- [Nick Ponte Creates Two Community Resource Platforms For Local Businesses](https://futuresharks.com/nick-ponte-creates-two-community-resource-platforms-for-local-businesses/): Nick Ponte created Hawaii Thrive and We Deliver Maui, two online directories that help people find and support local Hawaiian businesses and restaurants.
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- [Nick Turner, CEO of DeliverEnd’s Rise from Humble Beginnings to Developing the App Store’s Next Unicorn](https://futuresharks.com/nick-turner-ceo-of-deliverends-rise-from-humble-beginnings-to-developing-the-app-stores-next-unicorn/): Nick Turner, founder and CEO of DeliverEnd, is building a delivery app to make transactions on marketplaces like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace safer.
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- [David Albanese: Conquering the Cannabis Industry](https://futuresharks.com/david-albanese-conquering-the-cannabis-industry/): After fourteen years in real estate, David Albanese runs High Farms, a cannabis technology and cultivation company that helps growers build businesses.
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- [Sergej Heck Creates App for Decentralized Finance and Cryptocurrency](https://futuresharks.com/sergej-heck-creates-app-for-decentralized-finance-and-cryptocurrency/): Sergej Heck left engineering for network marketing and crypto, founding blockchain-hero.com, Coinkurier.de and PeakDeFi, an app for decentralized finance.
- [Meet Matt Palmquist – a 6’10” marketing Guru standing above the competition.](https://futuresharks.com/meet-matt-palmquist-a-610-marketing-guru-standing-above-the-competition/): Matt Palmquist played Division I basketball before founding 610 Marketing & PR, an agency built around personal, high-touch client relationships.
- [How To Grow A Successful Amazon eCommerce Business with Willy Lin](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-grow-a-successful-amazon-ecommerce-business-with-willy-lin/): Willy Lin from Singapore, founder of WAH Academy, shares how he grew an Amazon eCommerce business and now coaches entrepreneurs using Amazon FBA.
- [Tim Da Jeweler: Best in Jewelry Design](https://futuresharks.com/tim-da-jeweler-best-in-jewelry-design-ibt-sg/): Tim Da Jeweler is the head designer at TSV Jewelers, which creates custom hip hop jewelry using stones such as lab simulated diamonds and moissanite.
- [Stephen Scoggins and Achieving Personal Breakthrough](https://futuresharks.com/stephen-scoggins-and-achieving-personal-breakthrough/): Stephen Scoggins, founder of The Journey Principles Institute, is a best-selling author and speaker who created the Life-Mastery Framework called Transform U.
- [How Paulina Zelman’s Childhood Passion Is Shining Brighter Than Ever Before](https://futuresharks.com/how-paulina-zelmans-childhood-passion-is-shining-brighter-than-ever-before/): Paulina Zelman, who has played piano and guitar since her youth, shares how she found the courage to release her first album, One and Only.
- [How A US Military Vet Continues Serving Others Through Entrepreneurship](https://futuresharks.com/how-a-us-military-vet-continues-serving-others-through-entrepreneurship/): Air Force veteran Kelly Cooper founded Tomato Superstar, an online boutique whose sales support non-profits combating human trafficking.
- [This Entrepreneur’s Ascent to Success Is One to Admire](https://futuresharks.com/this-entrepreneurs-ascent-to-success-is-one-to-admire/): Italian hospitality and beverage influencer Luca Missaglia moved to London, worked as a barista and mixologist and went on to run a restaurant and club.
- [Hayden Hall: An Entrepreneur Scaling His College Startup Nationwide](https://futuresharks.com/hayden-hall-an-entrepreneur-scaling-his-college-startup-nationwide/): Hayden Hall, founder and CEO of ClassRanked, is scaling the college registration tool he started with friends at Duke University nationwide.
- [10x Your Life with Grant Cardone](https://futuresharks.com/10x-your-life-with-grant-cardone/): Grant Cardone, sales expert and author of The 10X Rule and Sell or Be Sold, talks about how he got into sales, writing books and his TV shows.
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- [Ian Northmark speaks on his struggles and how he overcame them](https://futuresharks.com/ian-northmark-speaks-on-his-struggles-and-how-he-overcame-them/): Ian Northmark, a US Air Force veteran, founded Northmark Wealth, an asset management, investment consulting and financial advising business.
- [From Soccer Coach To Trainer: How Al Cairns Took A Non-Traditional Path Through His Leap Of Faith](https://futuresharks.com/al-cairns/): Al Cairns, born in Baltimore, Maryland, left traditional paths to coach soccer in the Bay area and now trains a loyal clientele in fitness and soccer.
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- [Melody Morales Offers Her Clients Pure, Safe And Beneficial Products: Find Out More About This Coach’s Health, Beauty And Wellness Business](https://futuresharks.com/melody-morales-offers-her-clients-pure-safe-and-beneficial-products-find-out-more-about-this-coachs-health-beauty-and-wellness-business/): Melody Morales runs a health, wellness and beauty business that offers clients pure, safe and beneficial products along with personal coaching.
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- [Brandon Heitmann’s on the importance of mindset](https://futuresharks.com/brandon-heitmanns-on-the-importance-of-mindset/): Brandon Heitmann, owner of landscaping company Exigent Design & Build, explains how mindset helped grow revenue from $300,000 to $2,100,000 in one year.
- [Ariel Adams Made $50K in 45 Days Selling a Digital Product Online; Now She Wants To Teach Others How To Do This](https://futuresharks.com/ariel-adams-made-50k-in-45-days-selling-a-digital-product-online-now-she-wants-to-teach-others-how-to-do-this/): Ariel Adams made $50K in 45 days selling her e-book From Instagram to Instant Money, and now helps clients scale their businesses through courses and sessions.
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- [CJ Hammond speaks on the importance of mindset when starting your own business](https://futuresharks.com/cj-hammond-speaks-on-the-importance-of-mindset-when-starting-your-own-business/): CJ Hammond, CEO of health and wellness brand Fit Legend Inc, explains why mindset matters and how boxing shaped his personal training business.
- [David Nicolas Albanese on how to be successful as an entrepreneur](https://futuresharks.com/david-nicolas-albanese-on-how-to-be-successful-as-an-entrepreneur/): David Nicolas Albanese, founder of cannabis company High Farms with 14 years in real estate, shares how watching his mom struggle drove his success.
- [How Adam Reich went from fitness to financial freedom](https://futuresharks.com/how-adam-reich-went-from-fitness-to-financial-freedom/): Adam Reich, a former National Level competitive bodybuilder who built a training business, went on to found the credit repair company True Credit Repair.
- [Meet Austin Rutherford: The Successful Real Estate Entrepreneur Shares His Story](https://futuresharks.com/austin-rutherford/): Austin Rutherford went from cutting grass and shoveling snow to flipping houses, and shares how a mentor and overcoming a lack of confidence shaped his career.
- [Jose Gordo on discipline and how it helps his life focus of direct sales](https://futuresharks.com/jose-gordo-on-discipline-and-how-it-helps-his-life-focus-of-direct-sales/): Jose Gordo, best-selling author of The 12 Gifts from Dad, shares how military discipline helps him run businesses in finance, real estate and education.
- [Trey Ketcham on how to set yourself apart from the crowd](https://futuresharks.com/trey-ketcham-on-how-to-set-yourself-apart-from-the-crowd/): Trey Ketcham founded Peak Performance Development, a sales and marketing business affiliated with CUTCO, and shares how to set yourself apart.
- [How Rudy El Patronn Treminio found his niche in the automotive industry and differentiates himself](https://futuresharks.com/how-rudy-el-patronn-treminio-found-his-niche-in-the-automotive-industry-and-differentiates-himself/): Rudy Treminio, known as El Patronn, left a 9-5 job to start his own business in the automotive industry and stands out through personal branding.
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- [Best-Selling Author Derrick Grace II is Building Towards a More Educated Culture](https://futuresharks.com/best-selling-author-derrick-grace-ii-is-building-towards-a-more-educated-culture/): Derrick Grace II, a serial entrepreneur and #1 best selling author, has sold over 50,000 books and created In Home Banking, a financial literacy board game.
- [A Musician, Traveler, Writer And Much More: Stephon Hendricks, aka Hendrix Sky, Shares His Story And How He Built Success Through Trauma](https://futuresharks.com/a-musician-traveler-writer-and-much-more-stephon-hendricks-aka-hendrix-sky-shares-his-story-and-how-he-built-success-through-trauma/): Stephon Hendricks, known as Hendrix Sky, is a musician, author and traveler born in Toronto who shares his story to help others work through their own trauma.
- [Meet Chance Cooper: The LA Artist Brings 21st Century Struggle To Life With New Pieces Tackling Life’s Most Pressing Issues](https://futuresharks.com/chance-cooper/): Los Angeles artist Chance Cooper, who never went to art school, creates work on social injustice and 21st century life shown in galleries and collections.
- [Hard Work Always Pays Off And Entrepreneur Tony Camilleri Show Us Why](https://futuresharks.com/hard-work-always-pays-off-and-entrepreneur-tony-camilleri-show-us-why/): Tony Camilleri left corporate America to invest in real estate and is now an Executive Vice President at a network marketing company focused on credit.
- [Learn more about Turnkey Ecommerce Stores and how it is the new best thing](https://futuresharks.com/learn-more-about-turnkey-ecommerce-stores-and-how-it-is-the-new-best-thing/): Steven Ridzyowski, founder of Ecommerce Marketing Agency, explains Turnkey Ecom Stores, a new service combining ecommerce with marketing and advertising.
- [Jack Zuckowsky Finds Big Audiences and Bigger Success With Social Summit](https://futuresharks.com/jack-zuckowsky-finds-big-audiences-and-bigger-success-with-social-summit/): Jack Zuckowsky, originally from Nashville, Tennessee, moved to Los Angeles to help influencers and creators grow through his social media agency Social Summit.
- [Meet Cosmina Esanu: A Lash Artist, Trainer, Licensed Esthetician, YouTuber And Podcast Host Whose Love For Lashes Has Been Her Passion Since Childhood](https://futuresharks.com/meet-cosmina-esanu-a-lash-artist-trainer-licensed-esthetician-youtuber-and-podcast-host-whose-love-for-lashes-has-been-her-passion-since-childhood/): Cosmina Esanu, a lash artist, trainer, licensed esthetician and podcast host, runs a lash salon in Boston and trains artists through Limitless Beauty Boss.
- [Coming To The U.S. With 500 Dollars To Becoming A Multimillionaire: Marian Esanu Is The True Success Story](https://futuresharks.com/coming-to-the-u-s-with-500-dollars-to-becoming-a-multimillionaire-marian-esanu-is-the-true-success-story/): Marian Esanu came to the U.S. as an immigrant and built a client acquisition consulting business, a YouTube channel and a podcast channel.
- [How Dr Kristofer Chaffin Finds Time To Give Back To Others Through Numerous Philanthropic Activities](https://futuresharks.com/dr-kristofer-chaffin/): Dr. Kristofer Chaffin turned a private practice into a consultancy coaching doctors nationwide, then funneled the proceeds into Sacramento philanthropy.
- [Ed Latimore on his knowledge of personal branding](https://futuresharks.com/ed-latimore-on-his-knowledge-of-personal-branding/): Ed Latimore, a best selling Amazon author with a 13-1-1 professional heavyweight boxing record and a physics degree, shares his knowledge of personal branding.
- [Andrew Covington on the importance of mindset and how he found his passion](https://futuresharks.com/andrew-covington-on-the-importance-of-mindset-and-how-he-found-his-passion/): Andrew Covington, whose firm Covington Law handles litigation for businesses and entertainment, explains why mindset and a solid business plan matter.
- [An Ad Agency Built For Now – How Ryan Alford Is Building RADICAL Into A National Force](https://futuresharks.com/an-ad-agency-built-for-now-how-ryan-alford-is-building-radical-into-a-national-force/): Ryan Alford, founder and CEO of South Carolina digital ad agency Radical and co-founder of GVL Hustle, shares why patience matters when building a business.
- [NXTLVL Services Is One Of The Fastest Growing Consulting Firms On Amazon: Find Out More About Michael Walding, The Man Who Runs It](https://futuresharks.com/nxtlvl-services-is-one-of-the-fastest-growing-consulting-firms-on-amazon-find-out-more-about-michael-walding-the-man-who-runs-it/): Michael Walding, a professional bodybuilder turned businessman, runs NXTLVL Services, an Amazon consulting firm that helps clients build and scale stores.
- [Discover Why Emmanuel Almonor Is The Definition Of Success](https://futuresharks.com/emmanuel-almonor/): Emmanuel Almonor went from an hourly job at Hollister to building a network of businesses in Orlando, from call centers to his Omega Music Label.
- [Conquering The World Of Luxury: Penny Pinar Karabey Set Herself Apart From The Crowd By Creating A Different Kind Of Luxury Business With Luxury Next Season](https://futuresharks.com/penny-pinar-karabey/): Penny Pinar Karabey, born in Istanbul with a background in IT and fashion, runs Luxury Next Season, an online boutique offering a different kind of luxury.
- [Misael Guerrero’s CulichiTown has Become a Hit in North America](https://futuresharks.com/misael-guerreros-culichitown-has-become-a-hit-in-north-america/): How Misael Guerrero turned a Sinaloa childhood spent around food into CulichiTown, a restaurant franchise now spreading across North America.
- [Reps In The Gym And Algorithms On Social Media: Mike Bartholomew Puts His Focus On Both Aspects Of His Life](https://futuresharks.com/mike-bartholomew/): Mike Bartholomew, a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, shares how his focus on fitness drives his plan for seven income streams by age 30.
- [Courtney Yeager Does It Again! Learn How The Tox Is Changing The Health And Fitness World](https://futuresharks.com/courtney-yeager-does-it-again-learn-how-the-tox-is-changing-the-health-and-fitness-world/): Courtney Yeager, who built Barresocks into a million dollar business, developed The Tox, a lymphatic massage technique designed to detoxify the body.
- [Growing Artist Alex Castle Looks to Use Her Brand to Drive Philanthropic Work](https://futuresharks.com/growing-artist-alex-castle-looks-to-use-her-brand-to-drive-philanthropic-work/): Artist and activist Alexandra Castle runs an artistic clothing brand that combines high quality apparel with philanthropic work.
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- [Jaiden Vu, Founder of Black Peached, Talks Entrepreneurship & Transitioning to The World of e-Commerce](https://futuresharks.com/jaiden-vu-founder-of-black-peached-talks-entrepreneurship-transitioning-to-the-world-of-e-commerce/): Jaiden Vu, founder of Black Peached, a digital sales and consulting firm, talks about helping small businesses and freelancers take their services online.
- [Meet Entrepreneur Eric Stein and His Path to Success](https://futuresharks.com/meet-entrepreneur-eric-stein/): Eric Stein, executive vice president of his family's nursing home business founded in 1988, shares his path to financial freedom and success.
- [Having The Right Team Is Essential To Succeed And Terry Thayer Explains Us Why](https://futuresharks.com/having-the-right-team-is-essential-to-succeed-and-terry-thayer-explains-us-why/): Terry Thayer explains how building the right team, and an automated way to hire, helped him grow his residential real estate company in Raleigh, NC.
- [Meet Steve Trang: A Successful Real Estate Seller With A Background In Intel Who Has Shaken Up The Industry Through His Innovative Ideas](https://futuresharks.com/steve-trang/): Steve Trang, who has a background at Intel, founded the Real Estate Disruptors movement, runs a real estate podcast and built an app for wholesale sellers.
- [CoinLinked: The Blockchain Social Media Platform of the Future](https://futuresharks.com/coinlinked-the-blockchain-social-media-platform-of-the-future/): CoinLinked.com is a social media platform that lets users earn revenue from their content and offers a market powered by Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- [Meet Sheree Wright: The Attorney Helping Migrants At The Border](https://futuresharks.com/sheree-wright/): Sheree Wright, a DePaul University graduate with a Juris Doctorate and LLM, is an attorney working to provide legal representation for migrants at the border.
- [Ariel Levy: Managing Athletes at Just 19 Years Old](https://futuresharks.com/ariel-levy-managing-athletes-at-just-19-years-old/): Ariel Levy began researching athlete management at 15, signed his first professional athlete at 17, and at 19 represents more than 10 professional athletes.
- [A Real Estate Team Built To Last: Melanie Dupuis And Her Husband Are A Dynamic Real Estate Duo Who Are Teaching Others How To Join The Industry](https://futuresharks.com/a-real-estate-team-built-to-last-melanie-dupuis-and-her-husband-are-a-dynamic-real-estate-duo-who-are-teaching-others-how-to-join-the-industry/): Melanie Dupuis and her husband Dave are a real estate investing team who mentor others on growing their portfolios; she is also a best selling author.
- [Revolutionizing Birthing Practices, Jael Marajh Makes it Easy for Expecting Families to Get Ready For Their Next Steps Through Her Site NurtureUp](https://futuresharks.com/jael-marajh/): Jael Marajh, who immigrated to the United States as a child, is founding NurtureUP, a business that helps expecting families prepare for their next steps.
- [How Entrepreneur JR Rivas Builds Companies With $3/Hr Overseas Virtual Assistants](https://futuresharks.com/how-entrepreneur-jr-rivas-builds-companies-with-3-hr-overseas-virtual-assistants/): JR Rivas of Instantleverage.com explains how he builds companies with virtual assistants in the Philippines paid $3/hr, and why he sees it as leverage.
- [Discover How Joe Jitsukawa Made His Dreams Come True](https://futuresharks.com/discover-how-joe-jitsukawa-made-his-dreams-come-true/): Joe Jitsukawa of JustKiddingFilms on going from a Los Angeles upbringing to serial entrepreneur, comedian, investor and public speaker.
- [Who Is Sasha Ray? The Ukrainian Entrepreneur And Influencer Shares Her Secrets To Success](https://futuresharks.com/who-is-sasha-ray-the-ukrainian-entrepreneur-and-influencer-shares-her-secrets-to-success/): Sasha Ray, a Ukrainian singer, model and restaurateur based in Dubai, shares how she founded businesses and brands in music and hospitality.
- [Joshua Crisp: Amazon Expert And Real Estate Investor Teaches Others How To Go From $7.25 to 7 Figures With his 7 Figure Blueprint](https://futuresharks.com/joshua-crisp/): Amazon expert and real estate investor Joshua Crisp shares how he went from $7.25 an hour to 7 figures and teaches others with his 7 Figure Blueprint.
- [Indira De Fodor Was One Of The First Wedding Planners In Latin America: Now She Is Expanding Her Business Into The United States](https://futuresharks.com/indira-de-fodor/): Indira De Fodor, a luxury event planner and Academic Director of the Florida Events Academy, is expanding her wedding planning business into the United States.
- [How To Get PR For Your Brand: A Comprehensive Guide](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-get-pr-for-your-brand/): A guide to getting PR for your brand, covering the benefits of good press, how to do PR yourself and how to choose the right PR professionals.
- [Olyasha Novozhylova turned her passion into a fashion and lifestyle blog to inspire young entrepreneurs](https://futuresharks.com/how-olyasha-novozhylova-turned-her-passion-into-a-fashion-and-lifestyle-blog-to-inspire-young/): Olaysha Novozhylova, a Russian model and influencer, founded NotBasicBlonde, a fashion and lifestyle blog and podcast inspiring young women to create style.
- [Biosan Is the Product Of The Future That Could Change The Sanitizing World](https://futuresharks.com/biosan-is-the-product-of-the-future-that-could-change-the-sanitizing-world/): Biosan is an all natural disinfectant started by two friends, designed to keep people safe during Covid-19 and to help clean up rivers and lakes.
- [The Venezuelan Crisis Will Not Stop Humberto Daniel Bastardo D’Arthenay From Organizing The Best Weddings And Events](https://futuresharks.com/humberto-daniel-bastardo-darthenay/): Daniel D'Arthenay runs Venclass Protocolo, a Venezuelan events and wedding planning company that has worked with artists like Chino y Nacho and Guaco.
- [Jerjer Gibson Had Many Obstacles Throughout His Childhood That He Had To Overcome To Be The Person He Is Today](https://futuresharks.com/jerjer-gibson/): Jerjer Quemine Gibson, who left Libya with his mother for the United States, played soccer professionally and now coaches high school athletes.
- [The Journey Of A Thousand Steps: JC Polonia’s Take On Building And Scaling A Successful Digital Marketing Agency From The Ground Up](https://futuresharks.com/the-journey-of-a-thousand-steps-jc-polonias-take-on-building-and-scaling-a-successful-digital-marketing-agency-from-the-ground-up/): JC Polonia quit his job on December 31, 2018 to run his full-service digital marketing agency and shares how he built and scaled it from the ground up.
- [How Financial Literacy Can Help People Escape Their Circumstances: How Latrell Goss Dedicated His Life To Helping Others Achieve Financial Literacy](https://futuresharks.com/how-financial-literacy-can-help-people-escape-their-circumstances-how-latrell-goss-dedicated-his-life-to-helping-others-achieve-financial-literacy/): Latrell Goss, who grew up in Chicago, runs a financial literacy business that aims to help people build healthy financial habits he was never taught.
- [Tony Robbins Interview – How to Achieve Your Highest Potential](https://futuresharks.com/tony-robbins-interview/): Tony Robbins explains the 6 human needs everyone shares and how to change your mindset to become truly successful, fulfilled and happy.
- [Learning From His Past: Sammy Samuel Uses His Own Experiences To Help Others With His Financial Literacy Business](https://futuresharks.com/learning-from-his-past-sammy-samuel-uses-his-own-experiences-to-help-others-with-his-financial-literacy-business/): Sammy Samuel runs a financial literacy business that helps people understand their finances and credit, with a personal approach beyond counseling.
- [The Story of MindStir Media: From One Bestseller to Publishing Every Genre](https://futuresharks.com/mindstir-media/): J.J. Hebert founded MindStir Media after his novel Unconventional sold over 100,000 copies, and now helps authors self-publish in every genre.
- [Aaron Ware Drops Out of High School and Grows a Business Making $20 Million Annually](https://futuresharks.com/aaron-ware/): Aaron Ware left high school, bought Pedley's electrical services for five hundred thousand dollars and grew it into a business making $20 million annually.
- [Jose Cardona, Owner of No Limit Towing and Body Shops, Runs a Successful Business and Gives Back to his Community](https://futuresharks.com/jose-cardona-owner-of-no-limit-towing-and-body-shops-runs-a-successful-business-and-gives-back-to-his-community/): Jose Cardona, owner of No Limit Towing and an auto body shop in New York, shares how persistence built his business and how he gives back to his community.
- [Meet Jean Kenson Laguerre: The Man Who Came To The United States To Be Free But Spent 18 Years In Corporate America Before Leaving It To Start His Own Business](https://futuresharks.com/meet-jean-kenson-laguerre-the-man-who-came-to-the-united-states-to-be-free-but-spent-18-years-in-corporate-america-before-leaving-it-to-start-his-own-business/): Jean Kenson Laguerre left 18 years in corporate America to start an auto insurance agency, a financial firm and a credit agency that educate his community.
- [Abe Metellus Runs a Financial Education Business Through Which He Teaches People About Credit and Their Financials](https://futuresharks.com/abe-metellus-runs-a-financial-education-business-through-which-he-teaches-people-about-credit-and-their-financials/): Abe Metellus, who came to the U.S. from Haiti at 12, runs a financial education business that teaches people about credit and their financials.
- [Mike Ashabi Tailors His Business Coaching To Every Client, Understanding That Everyone Is Different](https://futuresharks.com/mike-ashabi/): Mike Ashabi, founder and CEO of True Life Ventures and founder of The One Connection Network, tailors life and business coaching to every client.
- [Juan Pablo Barahona Uses His Life Experience Through Challenges To Grow His Global Businesses And Dream Life](https://futuresharks.com/juan-pablo-barahona-uses-his-life-experience-through-challenges-to-grow-his-global-businesses-and-dream-life/): Juan Pablo Barahona, known as JuanPa, shares how travel, study and life experience helped him build three different businesses and his dream life.
- [Ricardo Jorge Pereira De Sousa Coelho Shares 4 Tips To Keep Your Team Efficient Whilst Working Remotely](https://futuresharks.com/ricardo-jorge-pereira-de-sousa-coelho/): Ricardo Jorge Pereira De Sousa Coelho, who runs a fully remote e-commerce company, shares 4 tips to keep your team efficient while working remotely.
- [An Entertainer In The Time Of Covid: How Christina Hammoud Found Her New Passion While Being Stuck At Home](https://futuresharks.com/christina-hammoud/): Entertainer Christina Hammoud started The Garden Journal Podcast while stuck at home during Covid-19, with a first season built around nostalgia.
- [Gus Dahleh Shares 10 Principles for Commercial Real Estate Investing](https://futuresharks.com/gus-dahleh-shares-10-principles-for-commercial-real-estate-investing/): Real estate investor Gus Dahleh, who has amassed over $50 million in property assets, shares his step-by-step guide to building a rental portfolio.
- [How Divorce Left Tre Davis In A Bad Place Financially. Learn About A Strategy He Used To Bounce Back And Take Control Of His Finances](https://futuresharks.com/how-divorce-left-tre-davis-in-a-bad-place-financially-learn-about-a-strategy-he-used-to-bounce-back-and-take-control-of-his-finances/): Credit repair consultant Tre Davis explains how his BOSS CREDIT SYSTEM helped him and hundreds of other people improve their credit scores.
- [Katie London’s Luxury Lashes are Now Available Thanks to Dream House Lashes and their Fake Eyelash Creation](https://futuresharks.com/dream-house-lashes/): David Connor created Dream House Lashes to offer affordable fake eyelashes with a luxury look, and the brand has started working with singer Katie London.
- [Meet Celebrity Photographer, ZAZU](https://futuresharks.com/meet-celebrity-photographer-zazu/): Celebrity photographer ZAZU shares how he got into photography, runs a social media marketing company and what it is like traveling with celebrities.
- [Creating A Business From Struggle: How Getting Laid Off Forced This College Dropout To Become An Entrepreneur](https://futuresharks.com/creating-a-business-from-struggle-how-getting-laid-off-forced-this-college-dropout-to-become-an-entrepreneur/): Craig Clemens and his brothers founded Golden Hippo, a brand creation company that now has nearly 900 team members at 6 offices across the USA.
- [Mandell Wants To Connect With People Through Music: Find Out More About This Recording Artist About To Drop His First EP “Broken Vinyl”](https://futuresharks.com/mandell-wants-to-connect-with-people-through-music-find-out-more-about-this-recording-artist-about-to-drop-his-first-ep-broken-vinyl/): Recording artist and songwriter Mandell, a former bank manager from Detroit, shares how he pursued music in Atlanta ahead of his first EP, Broken Vinyl.
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- [Discover How Jose Garcia Wants To Provide Value To The Lives Of Others By Helping Them Fix Their Credit](https://futuresharks.com/jose-garcia/): Jose Garcia, 28, an entrepreneur and investor, explains how protecting his credit helped fund his Amazon business and why he helps others fix their credit.
- [Andrew Ragusa Wants To Create Opportunities For People Through His Real Estate Businesses](https://futuresharks.com/andrew-ragusa/): Andrew Ragusa built a real estate brokerage and private equity fund and aims to provide over 100 families with work and opportunities by 2025.
- [Hard Work And The Right Mindset: How Michael Gould Became Successful Despite His Difficult Background](https://futuresharks.com/michael-gould/): Michael Gould built a six-figure financial services and credit restoration business, and shares how hard work and the right mindset made it possible.
- [Steve Ridzyowski Shows Us How To Master The Online Ecommerce World](https://futuresharks.com/steve-ridzyowski/): Steve Ridzyowski skipped college to pursue online business and has kept adapting, moving from online advertising into ecommerce to stay ahead of the curve.
- [America, We Got This. How One Manufacturer Pivoted to Become Their Community’s Cheerleader](https://futuresharks.com/america-we-got-this-how-one-manufacturer-pivoted-to-become-their-communitys-cheerleader/): How Brist Manufacturing, a Bellingham, Washington apparel maker, responded to COVID-19 with its America, We Got This campaign led by CEO Brendan Pape.
- [How Jesse Burrell Uses Data To Help Him Uncover The Secret of Flipping Houses](https://futuresharks.com/jesse-burrell-the-rei-data-king/): Jesse Burrell, known as the REI Data King, is a real estate investor who uses big data to help himself and other companies flip houses successfully.
- [How Much Does a Podcast Cost to Produce in 2026?](https://futuresharks.com/how-much-should-it-cost-to-produce-a-quality-branded-podcast-in-2020/): You can launch a solid podcast for under $250 in gear and ~$19/month in hosting. Doing it all yourself runs $0–$30 per episode in software; hiring a freelance editor runs $150–$500; a full-service branded podcast agency runs $1,500–$5,000+ per episode or $3,000–$25,000/month.
- [Jeffrey A. Smith is a Visionary in the Real Estate Industry](https://futuresharks.com/jeffrey-a-smith/): Jeffrey A. Smith founded JASCO Realtors with $1500 at 23 and grew it into a $10 million brokerage with over 150 agents in Tennessee and Mississippi.
- [“Money Matters” And Businessman Mark Atalla Shows You Why](https://futuresharks.com/money-matters-and-businessman-mark-atalla-shows-you-why/): Mark Atalla, founder of private lender Carlyle Capital, shares real estate success tips in his new book Money Matters, with entrepreneur Adam Torres.
- [Adam Nessim Shares How He Plans To Inspire NextGen Medical Students](https://futuresharks.com/entrepreneur-and-cornell-med-student-adam-nessim-shares-how-he-plans-to-inspire-nextgen-medical-students/): Adam Nessim, a medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and founder of The Premed Consultants, shares advice for future medical students.
- [Meet Herman Dolce: The Entrepreneur Working To Ensure That Businesses Emerge Triumphant From These Trying Times](https://futuresharks.com/meet-herman-dolce-the-entrepreneur-working-to-ensure-that-businesses-emerge-triumphant-from-these-trying-times/): Herman Dolce founded Bella Sloan Enterprises, a financial services company that helps clients repair credit and helps startups get business credit and funding.
- [Giving Help to those in Need, Josh and Peter Roelofs Start their CBD Business with People-Not Profit-in Mind](https://futuresharks.com/day-glow-cbd/): Brothers Josh and Peter Roelofs started Day Glow CBD after Josh left a chef career, building their CBD business to help people seeking relief from pain.
- [Chase Campbell Shares the Strategy He Followed to Breakthrough with Size Up Supplements](https://futuresharks.com/chase-campbell-shares-the-strategy-he-followed-to-breakthrough-with-size-up-supplements/): Chase Campbell, the Michigan-based entrepreneur behind Size Up Supplements, shares the marketing strategy that grew his brand in stores and online.
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- [Meet Pam Christian: From Real Estate to Real Life Coaching](https://futuresharks.com/meet-pam-christian-from-real-estate-to-real-life-coaching/): Pam Christian ran a successful real estate team for 15 years before becoming a life coach, motivational speaker and host of The Juice Podcast.
- [Meet Tee The Barber: One Of The Most Famous Barbers On The West Coast](https://futuresharks.com/meet-tee-the-barber-one-of-the-most-famous-barbers-on-the-west-coast/): Tavion Maulstby, known as Tee The Barber, works at The Barbers Inc in San Jose and is the preferred barber of the San Francisco 49ers.
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- [Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Daniel Habif Gives Us Hope](https://futuresharks.com/daniel-habif/): Mexican entrepreneur and motivational speaker Daniel Habif shares a message of hope amid the Covid19 pandemic in his YouTube video RETURNING HOME.
- [Ambition Media Is The Social Media Firm Helping Others Make Millions By Leveraging Their Brands](https://futuresharks.com/ambition-media-is-the-social-media-firm-helping-others-make-millions-by-leveraging-their-brands/): Jerry and Sherri Nourse built Ambition Media, a full service social media firm that runs brand, influencer and social media ad campaigns for companies.
- [Justin Kan Sold His Company Twitch.Tv to Amazon for $970M, Now He’s Onto Whale](https://futuresharks.com/justin-kan/): Justin Kan, who cofounded Justin.tv and Twitch.tv and sold Twitch to Amazon, shares startup lessons and the idea behind Whale, his Q&A community.
- [One interview with GeryC .](https://futuresharks.com/one-interview-with-geryc/): Geri Corosteni, known as GeryC, is a 16 year old singer from Berat, Albania who released the singles Me Dit and PrimaVera and his debut project Champion.
- [Meet Marc Angelo Coppola: The Entrepreneur Shutting Down His Successful Marketing Agency To Start A Farm](https://futuresharks.com/marc-angelo-coppola/): Marc Angelo Coppola shut down a successful marketing agency to start a farm. Why he traded storytelling for a movement he could actually build.
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- [Skyrocket Your Real Estate Career With Justin Havre & Associates – RE/MAX First](https://futuresharks.com/justin-havre-associates/): Justin Havre, owner and founder of Justin Havre and Associates at RE/MAX First, shares how real estate agents can grow their business to the next level.
- [Leading Youtuber Ralph Smart’s Journey to YouTube Success at Nearly 2M Followers](https://futuresharks.com/ralph-smart-infinite-waters-deep-diving/): Ralph Smart, founder of the YouTube channel Infinite Waters (Deep Diving), shares his journey to nearly 2M followers and his drive to help people who struggle.
- [Built-in Closets Add Functionality and Aesthetics to a Bedroom – Vince Tome](https://futuresharks.com/built-in-closets-add-functionality-and-aesthetics-to-a-bedroom-vince-tome/): Vince Tome, Executive Director of D&V Customs in Southwest Florida, explains how built-in closets add storage, function and value to a bedroom.
- [Building a Business the Money Pug Way](https://futuresharks.com/building-a-business-the-money-pug-way/): Lee Whitbread explains how he built Money Pug, a UK price comparison site founded in 2018, using a fun social media voice to reach 10 million users weekly.
- [Dr. Ju Hearn’s High IQ Academy Presented with Funding by Associated Bank](https://futuresharks.com/dr-ju-hearns-high-iq-academy-presented-with-funding-by-associated-bank/): Dr. Julius Ju Hearn's nonprofit High IQ Academy received $10,000 from Associated Bank to support tutoring, mentoring and sports for student-athletes in Chicago.
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- [Fahed Al Essa Gives His Tips On How to Fail with Grace](https://futuresharks.com/fahed-al-essa/): Fahed Al Essa, founder of Dala Wellness in San Francisco, shares how to fail with grace, from maintaining integrity with investors to reframing failure.
- [The Success Story Behind Shawn Henry the Solar CEO](https://futuresharks.com/the-success-story-behind-shawn-henry-the-solar-ceo/): Shawn Henry, a solar CEO born in Ontario, Canada, shares how patience and persistence helped him build his business with friends he met through hockey.
- [Don’t Give Up; Put together your Confidence and Grow, Believes Doctor Jarrett](https://futuresharks.com/dont-give-up-put-together-your-confidence-and-grow-believes-doctor-jarrett/): Dr. Jarrett Schanzer, an attending anesthesiologist in Miami, Florida, shares how a turning point at age 9 set him on a path to helping save lives.
- [Toronto-based Jewelry Genius Franky Diamond is Riding the New Wave of Men’s Jewelry Design](https://futuresharks.com/toronto-based-jewelry-genius-franky-diamond-is-riding-the-new-wave-of-mens-jewelry-design/): Ali Lalani, known as Franky Diamond, left a job as a financial analyst to design men's jewelry with White Carat Co., drawing on his family's craft.
- [Kate Katzman On Working With Robert De Niro in ‘The Comeback Trail’](https://futuresharks.com/kate-katzman-on-working-with-robert-de-niro-in-the-comeback-trail/): Actress Kate Katzman shares what it was like working with Robert De Niro in The Comeback Trail and learning from legendary Hollywood stars.
- [How Fashion Influencer Santino LoConte Found His True Calling in Sneakers & Streetwear](https://futuresharks.com/how-fashion-influencer-santino-loconte-found-his-true-calling-in-sneakers-streetwear/): Santino LoConte, founder and creative director of New York boutique the Reign Company, went from his grandfather's West Village shoe store to streetwear.
- [Success 2020 and Beyond: Inside The Mind Of Serial Entrepreneur Dennis Agalli](https://futuresharks.com/dennis-agalli/): Serial entrepreneur Dennis Agalli, owner of Rocky's Pizza Group, ER Bar and Lounge and Old Country Coffee Corp, shares how he built a business portfolio.
- [Nuoptimal: The LA-based Company Forging a New Path For Nootropics](https://futuresharks.com/nuoptimal/): Nuoptimal, an LA-based company, is forging a new path for nootropics, the supplements used to enhance cognitive functions like creativity, memory and drive.
- [Eyeing Dramatic Hair Color Change? Rafi Kouyoumijian Reveals Top Things To Consider](https://futuresharks.com/eyeing-dramatic-hair-color-change-rafi-kouyoumijian-reveals-top-things-to-consider/): Hair designer and stylist Rafi Kouyoumijian shares what to consider before a dramatic hair color change, starting with why you should never do it yourself.
- [Why Dr. Garrett Wirth’s Breast Augmentation Recovery Program Is All The Rage](https://futuresharks.com/why-dr-garrett-wirths-breast-augmentation-recovery-program-is-all-the-rage/): Dr. Garrett A. Wirth explains his approach to breast augmentation, the top cosmetic procedure performed in the US, and his recovery program for patients.
- [The Oral Systemic Connection and Longevity with Dr. Konstantin Rubinov](https://futuresharks.com/the-oral-systemic-connection-and-longevity-with-dr-konstantin-rubinov/): NYC dental surgeon Dr. Konstantin Rubinov explains the oral systemic connection and what research shows about links between oral health and overall health.
- [Why You Need a Personal Shopper, Explains Rachel Choy](https://futuresharks.com/why-you-need-a-personal-shopper-explains-rachel-choy/): Neiman Marcus personal shopper Rachel Choy, a Fashion Institute of Technology graduate, explains why personal shoppers are not just for celebrities.
- [Serial Entrepreneur and Public Figure Josh Miller Announces New Project](https://futuresharks.com/serial-entrepreneur-and-public-figure-josh-miller-announces-new-project/): Josh Miller, partner and strategic advisor at The Success Club, which grew from an Instagram page he founded with Alex Lombard, shares his new project.
- [David Zhao is Reinventing Hotpot Dining with ‘The X Pot’](https://futuresharks.com/david-zhao-is-reinventing-hotpot-dining-with-the-x-pot/): David Zhao, co-founder of NXT Group and Chubby Cattle, brings hotpot and smart robot technology to The X Pot at the Grand Canal Shoppes in Las Vegas.
- [The Family Man Who Builds Family Homes: Tom Shvadron Proves That Caring Is Crucial](https://futuresharks.com/tom-shvadron/): Tom Shvadron, owner of Levelworks Construct & Renovate inc in Los Angeles, spent ten years in home improvement before starting his own construction business.
- [Dr. Shim Ching on The Difference Between Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery](https://futuresharks.com/dr-shim-ching-on-the-difference-between-plastic-surgery-and-cosmetic-surgery/): Dr. Shim Ching of Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery in Hawaii explains why plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are closely related but not the same specialty.
- [Human Resources Expert Adam McCoy Shares Strategies to Prepare for the Future of HR](https://futuresharks.com/human-resources-expert-adam-mccoy-shares-strategies-to-prepare-for-the-future-of-hr/): HR executive Adam McCoy explains how Mile High SHRM, the largest HR association in Colorado, helps professionals prepare for the future of HR.
- [Top Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2020](https://futuresharks.com/top-entrepreneurs-to-watch-in-2020/): Entrepreneurs to watch in 2020 share advice for scaling a business this year, including health and wellness entrepreneur Emily Vavra.
- [Influencer Alonzo Earle On The Process Of Being A Successful Sports Agent](https://futuresharks.com/influencer-alonzo-earle-on-the-process-of-being-a-successful-sports-agent/): Sports agent Alonzo Earle explains how athletes choose agents for the NFL Draft, from NFLPA certification and NCAA rules to agent presentations.
- [How to Get Started Acquiring Businesses](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-get-started-acquiring-businesses/): How to get started acquiring businesses without millions in the bank, from understanding your skills and goals to finding owners who want to sell.
- [The Technology Behind Self-Driving Trucks](https://futuresharks.com/the-technology-behind-self-driving-trucks/): A look at the technology behind self-driving trucks, including cross-country demonstrations by Plus.ai and Embark, and why it is still in early development.
- [Karis Dowe on How To Dominate Your Niche](https://futuresharks.com/karis-dowe-on-how-to-dominate-your-niche/): Luxury fashion designer Karis Dowe, a former brand director at Helmut Lang, shares how to dominate your niche and become an influencer.
- [Advice on Building a Team Like an Explorer From Maximus Yaney](https://futuresharks.com/advice-on-building-a-team-like-an-explorer-from-maximus-yaney/): Entrepreneur and inventor Maximus Yaney explains what Sir Ernest Shackleton's famous expedition ad teaches founders about building a team and culture.
- [Boca Recovery Center’s CEO Ryan Montgomery on His Addiction, Relapse, & Abstinence](https://futuresharks.com/boca-recovery-centers-ceo-ryan-montgomery-on-his-addiction-relapse-abstinence/): Ryan Montgomery, CEO and co-founder of Boca Recovery Center in Florida, uses his computer and online marketing skills to help others overcome addiction.
- [Fitness Guru Austin Duhnam Swears By Calisthenics](https://futuresharks.com/fitness-guru-austin-duhnam-swears-by-calisthenics/): Fitness entrepreneur Austin Dunham, creator of The AD Workout, explains the benefits of calisthenics and bodyweight training you can do anywhere.
- [Customized Anti-Aging Treatment Plans According to Dr. Azza Halim](https://futuresharks.com/customized-anti-aging-treatment-plans-according-to-dr-azza-halim/): Dr. Azza Halim, a board-certified physician and anesthesiologist, explains her balanced, holistic approach to customized anti-aging treatment plans.
- [Finding Love in the Swiping Era with Dating Coach Elsa Moreck](https://futuresharks.com/elsa-moreck/): Austin based dating coach Elsa Moreck explains why millennial dating feels so complex in the swiping era and what she learned about modern dating culture.
- [How Cristine Sanchez-Cañete is Helping People from Minority Communities Fulfill Their Dreams to Own a Home](https://futuresharks.com/cristine-sanchez-canete/): Cristine Sanchez-Cañete is a real estate broker and translator licensed in Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia who helps people find their first home.
- [Teen Entrepreneur and Social Advocate Alyssa Shah Tackles the Vaping Epidemic](https://futuresharks.com/alyssa-shah-tackles-the-vaping-epidemic/): Alyssa Shah, a sophomore at The Dalton School in New York, uses her technical skills for social good, including a program educating teens on substance abuse.
- [How Clonefluence Inc. and Justin Grome Are Taking Over the Music Industry](https://futuresharks.com/justin-grome-clonefluence/): Justin Grome, who grew his Instagram at 11 and reached over 100 million Twitter users with memes, shares how Clonefluence Inc. works in the music industry.
- [How Robert Martinez is Transforming the Real-Estate World Through Rockstar Capital](https://futuresharks.com/how-robert-martinez-is-transforming-the-real-estate-world-through-rockstar-capital/): Robert Martinez, owner of Rockstar Capital, runs twenty-three apartment communities across Texas and markets them through storytelling and DailyRock videos.
- [How Smile 4 Kids is Giving Kids the Resources & Opportunities to Succeed](https://futuresharks.com/smile-4-kids/): Jessica Halmaghi, a Michigan State University senior, founded Smile 4 Kids, a non-profit supporting foster children and chronically-ill pediatric patients.
- [Meet Sam Murray and Kijuan Amey: The Best Friends Who Want To Make Advertising Affordable](https://futuresharks.com/sam-murray-and-kijuan-amey/): Best friends Sam Murray and Kijuan Amey run a mobile advertising and marketing services business and are starting a music label and a non-profit.
- [Meet Serial Entrepreneur Ariya Behjat who was able to take his agency from $50,000 to $2.2 million in less than 2 years](https://futuresharks.com/ariya-behjat/): Ariya Behjat, co-founder and CEO of creative agency Axenic Studio, explains how he and his partner Lewk grew the agency from $50,000 to $2.2 million.
- [Lessons in Entrepreneurship: A Sit Down With the Family Behind The World’s Largest Retail Centers](https://futuresharks.com/lessons-in-entrepreneurship-a-sit-down-with-the-family-behind-the-worlds-largest-retail-centers/): The Ghermezian family behind Triple Five Worldwide, developer of the Mall of America and American Dream, share lessons from building retail centers.
- [At 25, Artist Liaison & VIP Service Manager Luis Vento takes Miami’s Nightlife By Storm](https://futuresharks.com/luis-vento-e11even/): Luis Vento, 25, is the VIP Services Manager and Artist Liaison at E11EVEN Miami, where he has built strong relationships with artists and athletes.
- [Meet Gustavo Geraldes, the Serial Entrepreneur Using Performance Marketing to Take Brands Skyward](https://futuresharks.com/gustavo-geraldes/): Gustavo Geraldes, founder and CEO of Milkit, uses performance marketing campaigns on Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Google to drive results for brands.
- [Defining the Odds – How a 22-year old Cole Dockery Reached $2 Million in Sales](https://futuresharks.com/cole-dockery/): Cole Dockery left an $18 hourly factory job for digital entrepreneurship and built an eCommerce company that has generated over $2 million in sales.
- [How Patrick Ambron succeeded in A Noisy Market and Built BrandYourself](https://futuresharks.com/how-patrick-ambron-succeeded-in-a-noisy-market-and-built-brandyourself/): Patrick Ambron, founder and CEO of BrandYourself, shares how he built a company that helps people protect their online privacy and reputation.
- [Credit is Everything: Let Joy Holland Teach You How to Repair Yours](https://futuresharks.com/joy-holland/): Joy Holland, who repaired her own credit, now offers credit repair services and explains why credit is everything and how you can repair yours.
- [How This CBD & THC Contract Manufacturer Is The Heart of Brands Entering The Cannabis Market](https://futuresharks.com/how-this-cbd-thc-contract-manufacturer-is-the-heart-of-brands-entering-the-cannabis-market/): Growpacker, a Canadian-based co-packer, contract manufacturer and distributor for CBD and THC products, helps brands enter the booming cannabis market.
- [Eterbase Rolls Out Treasury Gateway for B2B Transactions](https://futuresharks.com/eterbase-rolls-out-treasury-gateway-for-b2b-transactions/): Eterbase, a crypto-fiat exchange in Europe, rolls out its Treasury Gateway to simplify B2B payments between crypto projects and traditional enterprises.
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- [More Than Just Exercise — Crafting The Modern Gym Experience With Royal Personal Training](https://futuresharks.com/more-than-just-exercise-crafting-the-modern-gym-experience-with-royal-personal-training/): Royal Personal Training, a Beverly Hills facility founded in 2015 by brothers Shahin and Shayan Safai, offers a personalized modern gym experience.
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- [Bad Credit Will Not Stop You From Getting the Car of Your Dreams if Mike Egyptian Can Help You](https://futuresharks.com/mike-egyptian/): Mike Moaid Abbadi, an Army veteran, runs Tampa Bay Luxury, a used car dealership that helps buyers with bad credit get the car of their dreams.
- [Christopher Berlow and Paul Melella: How These 2 Powerhouse Entrepreneurs Have Been Able to Master Every Main Area of their Life](https://futuresharks.com/empowered-mastery/): Christopher Berlow and Paul Melella, founders of Empowering Mastery, share how they define success and master every main area of life, from health to family.
- [iTEKT’s Vision is Based on Offering Premium Quality Products and Based on Natural Components while being Affordable for Customers](https://futuresharks.com/itekt/): iTEKT is a Canadian company based in Quebec that makes Nano-protection coatings from natural components for windshields and mobile surfaces.
- [Meet Nicholas King aka Nickels: One of the Pioneers of Science Fiction in Digital Marketing](https://futuresharks.com/meet-nicholas-king-aka-nickels-one-of-the-pioneers-of-science-fiction-in-digital-marketing/): Nicholas King, known as Nickels, is a digital media artist creating viral hi-tech visual effects featuring personalities like Dennis Rodman and Jake Paul.
- [Xavier Marrero: How This Entrepreneur Built A Multimillion Dollar Business And Helped Others Do The Same](https://futuresharks.com/xavier-marrero-how-this-entrepreneur-built-a-multimillion-dollar-business-and-helped-others-do-the-same/): Xavier Marrero lost his home, his car and his marriage in 2014. Within two years he had built multiple seven-figure businesses, and taught others.
- [How this Entrepreneur Can Optimize All Kinds of YouTube Channels to Maximize Monetization Profits](https://futuresharks.com/matt-par/): Matt Par, who runs nine YouTube channels generating a six-figure income, shares tips on optimizing channels to maximize monetization.
- [How Imran Md Ali Mastered Life and Entrepreneurship Starting From Scratch](https://futuresharks.com/how-imran-md-ali-mastered-life-and-entrepreneurship-starting-from-scratch/): Imran Md Ali explains how he started copywriting and web design businesses from scratch by following one principle: just start, then learn as you go.
- [How Ralph Dibugnara’s Program Helps Young Real Estate Agents Level Up](https://futuresharks.com/how-ralph-dibugnaras-program-helps-young-real-estate-agents-level-up/): Ralph Dibugnara, creator of The Real Estate Disruptor and Home Qualified, helps young real estate agents think differently and find the right deals.
- [Sustainable Access to Food Is Now Possible Through Ogarden’s Inaugural Indoor Garden](https://futuresharks.com/ogarden/): Ogarden CEO Pierre Nibart explains how the Ogarden smart indoor garden lets you grow fresh produce at home for sustainable access to healthy food.
- [Meet Brandon Schram: The Celebrity Trainer Who Came From Nothing](https://futuresharks.com/meet-brandon-schram-the-celebrity-trainer-who-came-from-nothing/): Brandon Schram, a sponsored Adidas athlete, turned personal loss into Motivated Fit, a celebrity training brand with over 80,000 active users.
- [Daily Driven Exotics: Social Media’s Treasure For Car Lovers](https://futuresharks.com/daily-driven-exotics/): David Coulter and partner Damon Fryer run Daily Driven Exotics, an automotive entertainment brand with almost 3 million followers on YouTube and Instagram.
- [By Servicing over 3000 Companies in 300 Different Verticals, Andrew Faridani Has Made Breezemaxweb One of the Top 500 Companies by Profit Magazine and Globe and Mail](https://futuresharks.com/andrew-faridani/): Andrew Faridani, president of Breezemaxweb, taught himself Google Adwords and built a digital ad agency that has serviced over 3000 companies in 300 verticals.
- [How HighKey Technology Inc. is Revolutionizing the Consumer Technology Space](https://futuresharks.com/highkey-technology/): Jordan Lintz and Luke Lintz built HighKey Technology Inc, an e-commerce company that passed $1M in revenue in 2018 using influencer content and skits.
- [Kevin B. Wilder Jr.: The Coach That Believes He Can Improve Your Life By Supporting Your Growth](https://futuresharks.com/kevin-b-wilder-jr-the-coach-that-believes-he-can-improve-your-life-by-supporting-your-growth/): Life coach and motivational speaker Kevin B. Wilder Jr. built Inkredible to help people reach their full potential through mindset and growth.
- [Sean Castrina: How This Serial Entrepreneur is Helping Business Owners Build their Own Empires](https://futuresharks.com/sean-castrina/): Serial entrepreneur Sean Castrina has started more than twenty companies and hosts The Ten Minute Entrepreneur Podcast to help business owners build their own.
- [3 Things Your Business Could Be Spending Too Much On](https://futuresharks.com/3-things-your-business-could-be-spending-too-much-on/): Three areas where your business could be spending too much, including marketing and recruitment, and how cutting back can help your bottom line.
- [Meet Christine Curran: The Entrepreneur That’s Bringing Entertainment Back to Television](https://futuresharks.com/christine-curran/): Christine Curran, founder of Ft Liquordale Entertainment, created Dining Divas TV, a lifestyle show featuring places to dine and drink in South Florida.
- [Darren Fryer Wants You To Join Him in Saving the Ocean With Pro2tect](https://futuresharks.com/darren-fryer/): Darren Fryer, a Korean-American raised in Hawaii, moved from years of network marketing to founding Pro2tect, an ocean conservation project.
- [How Ryan Horst Was Able to Tap Into the Chat Marketing Industry to Find His Success](https://futuresharks.com/how-ryan-horst-was-able-to-tap-into-the-chat-marketing-industry-to-find-his-success/): Ryan Horst turned away from medical school to start The Bot Doc Agency, a chat marketing agency serving gyms, apartments, e-commerce and restaurants.
- [Coach Victor Rogers: The Founder of Football’s Most Elite Training Lab](https://futuresharks.com/coach-victor-rogers/): Coach Victor Rogers founded the DB Lab, which trains athletes to advance to collegiate and professional careers, and has appeared on ESPN's Draft Academy.
- [Building a Culture of Engagement Doesn’t Need to be a Shot in the Dark; Here’s How Joshua Evans Increases Productivity by 31%](https://futuresharks.com/building-a-culture-of-engagement-doesnt-need-to-be-a-shot-in-the-dark-heres-how-joshua-evans-increases-productivity-by-31/): Organizational engagement specialist Joshua M. Evans shares how companies can build a culture of engagement and why it matters for productivity.
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- [How Sunil Kumar Built The Fastest Growing Real Estate Agency in Australia](https://futuresharks.com/how-sunil-kumar-built-the-fastest-growing-real-estate-agency-in-australia/): Sunil Kumar founded Reliance Real Estate in Melbourne in 2011 and grew it into an agency named the fastest-growing real estate company three times.
- [How This Entrepreneurial Duo Is Pioneering a Clinically-Driven, Therapeutic Delivery Method for CBD](https://futuresharks.com/how-this-entrepreneurial-duo-is-pioneering-a-clinically-driven-therapeutic-delivery-method-for-cbd/): With an unconventional duo behind Viridian’s endeavors, the firm is positioned well to bring legitimate, therapeutic CBD options to the mainstream.
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- [How Google Trends Data Can Help Content Marketers](https://futuresharks.com/how-google-trends-data-can-help-content-marketers/): What Google Trends is, how it adjusts its data, and the ways content marketers can use this free tool to strengthen their content strategy.
- [Interview with Judge Graham: Digital Marketing and Culture Expert](https://futuresharks.com/interview-with-judge-graham-digital-marketing-and-culture-expert/): Judge Graham, a serial entrepreneur, marketer and speaker, explains how positioning to sell and building a strong culture helped him sell companies.
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- [How Starting A Podcast Helped Ben Gothard Interview Powerhouse Entrepreneurs](https://futuresharks.com/how-starting-a-podcast-helped-ben-gothard-interview-powerhouse-entrepreneurs/): Ben Gothard, who founded Gothard Enterprises at 20 and wrote CEO at 20, shares how starting a podcast helped him interview powerhouse entrepreneurs.
- [How Stephen Campolo Went From Struggling Personal Trainer To Social Media Rockstar](https://futuresharks.com/how-stephen-campolo-went-from-struggling-personal-trainer-to-social-media-rockstar/): Stephen Campolo went from struggling personal trainer to celebrity fitness coach and social media influencer, best known for starting FLX Body Fitness.
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- [Meet Luis Camacho – The Superstar SaaS Entrepreneur](https://futuresharks.com/meet-luis-camacho-the-superstar-saas-entrepreneur/): Luis Camacho, an Arizona State University marketing graduate, went from starting a clothing line at 19 to digital marketing and SaaS entrepreneurship.
- [Moving Mountains To Make Things Work With Mitch London](https://futuresharks.com/moving-mountains-to-make-things-work-with-mitch-london/): Mitch London, a wilderness expert and sales and marketing innovator, helps men break through self-doubt and limiting beliefs to excel in life and business.
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- [How Jeff Sekinger is Taking Over the Financial Consulting Business](https://futuresharks.com/how-jeff-sekinger-is-taking-over-the-financial-consulting-business/): Jeff Sekinger left private wealth banking to run a financial consulting business that helps clients leverage low interest credit to create income.
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- [Determined to Succeed: How Kiddtarriii Overcame Homelessness Through His Music](https://futuresharks.com/determined-to-succeed-how-kiddtarriii-overcame-homelessness-through-his-music/): Hywel C Bowman Jr., who records as Kiddtarriii, overcame homelessness and at 19 is dedicating himself to music that tells his story in hip-hop and rap.
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- [How Katelyn Runck Is Helping to Bring Back Confidence Into Your Life](https://futuresharks.com/how-katelyn-runck-is-trying-to-help-bring-back-confidence-into-your-life/): Katelyn Runck, a fitness model and lifestyle coach, owns Lifestyle Savvy Wellness Boutique and Medical Aesthetics Clinic and Katelyn Runck Fitness.
- [Why VCs Trust Duuple CEO Abby Frimpong to Build the Future of Crowdfunding](https://futuresharks.com/how-abby-frimpong-beat-the-odds-to-raise-vc-money-for-her-startup-duuple/): Duuple CEO Abby Frimpong draws on her non-profit fundraising background and explains why virality and storytelling set successful crowdfunding apart.
- [The Story of Josh Snow: The Entrepreneur Who is Disrupting an Entire Industry](https://futuresharks.com/the-story-of-josh-snow-the-entrepreneur-who-is-disrupting-an-entire-industry/): Josh Snow, founder of the Snow teeth whitening system, taught himself SEO and affiliate marketing and has partnered with Floyd Mayweather and Rob Gronkowski.
- [AkkenCloud CEO Shares His Thoughts on the Evolution of the Staffing & Recruiting Industry](https://futuresharks.com/akkencloud-ceo-shares-his-thoughts-on-the-evolution-of-the-staffing-recruiting-industry/): Giridhar Akkineni, founder of AkkenCloud, explains how running an IT staffing company led him to build software for the staffing and recruiting industry.
- [The Inside Scoop – Managing Your Business.](https://futuresharks.com/the-inside-scoop-managing-your-business/): Businessman Brian Alan Smith, who started working at 10 and went into business with his father at 17, shares lessons from running Smarter Technologies LLC.
- [Meet The Latino Entrepreneur Who is Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry for Men](https://futuresharks.com/meet-the-latino-entrepreneur-who-is-revolutionizing-the-fashion-industry-for-men/): Jose Zuniga, a 24 year old Latino entrepreneur from Honduras, built Teaching Men Fashion into a men's lifestyle brand with over 7 million followers.
- [Looking To Reach Financial Freedom? Cathy Bethea Is The Answer](https://futuresharks.com/how-cathy-bethea-is-looking-to-answer-the-question-how-can-we-help-people/): Cathy Bethea, a real estate agent and former mortgage broker in the financial industry since 2000, works with FES to help people facing credit challenges.
- [Olumide Gbenro: If the Corporate Life is Not For You, Become a Digital Nomad](https://futuresharks.com/olumide-gbenro-if-the-corporate-life-is-not-for-you-become-a-digital-nomad/): Olumide Gbenro, founder of The Digital Nomad Summit, explains why becoming a digital nomad can be the answer if corporate life is not for you.
- [How Kvon Smith Went From High Profile Capitol Arrest to Become an Inspirational Testament](https://futuresharks.com/how-kvon-smith-went-from-high-profile-capitol-arrest-to-become-an-inspirational-testament/): Kvon Smith, a military veteran, runs Loyalty Over Lies FX, a small business that helps veterans build teams and a sense of community through comradery.
- [This Entrepreneur’s Journey to Finding His True Calling](https://futuresharks.com/this-entrepreneurs-journey-to-finding-his-true-calling/): Del McClain found his calling in credit restoration and financial literacy, helping people restore their credit and leverage it to work for them.
- [Against the Odds: One Woman’s Amazing Journey to Success](https://futuresharks.com/against-the-odds-one-womans-amazing-journey-to-success/): Jennifer Rodriguez, founder of the Big Business Jen brand and a former bank manager, teaches people about credit, budgeting and financial literacy.
- [Kaleef Williams: The Entrepreneur Who is Breaking Barriers In the Credit Repair Industry](https://futuresharks.com/kaleef-williams-the-entrepreneur-who-is-breaking-barriers-in-the-credit-repair-industry-invitation-to-edit/): Kaleef Williams left his job at a large rental company to become his own boss and is now breaking barriers in the credit repair industry.
- [How Beshoy Mehany Overcame the Struggles of the Acting World Through Pranks](https://futuresharks.com/how-beshoy-mehany-overcame-the-struggles-of-the-acting-world-through-pranks/): Actor Beshoy Mehany, raised in Jersey City, NJ, turned to making viral prank videos on Instagram after appearing in Bear Swamp Recovery on TruTV.
- [How Roy Taylor Went From Selling Software For $30 a Month To Signing Multiple Contracts](https://futuresharks.com/how-roy-taylor-went-from-selling-software-for-30-a-month-to-signing-multiple-contracts/): Roy Taylor went from selling software for $30 a month to signing six-figure contracts and building M Labs, his team of developers and designers.
- [Ditch The Traditional & Uncomfortable Vet Wrap For Your Dog & Try No Flap Ear Wrap](https://futuresharks.com/ditch-the-traditional-uncomfortable-vet-wrap-for-your-dog-try-no-flap-ear-wrap/): Julie Haught invented No Flap Ear Wrap after her rescue boxer Archer hurt his ear, and her family business has sold over 65,000 dog ear wraps.
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- [A Multimillion Dollar Idea- The Burrito Blanket](https://futuresharks.com/a-multimillion-dollar-idea-the-burrito-blanket/): Tyler Lubin and Andrew McCarthy share how their burrito blanket, inspired by a social media trend, generated over a million dollars in revenue in six months.
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- [Meet Adam Legas the entrepreneur set to revolutionize Energy Drink Industry](https://futuresharks.com/meet-adam-legas-the-entrepreneur-set-to-revolutionize-energy-drink-industry/): Adam Legas founded Nanohydr8, a Utah startup making electrolyte and pre-workout supplements with nanotechnology to compete with giants like Gatorade.
- [Derek Hurtado – Vacation Rentals and Scaling Brands](https://futuresharks.com/derek-hurtado-vacation-rentals-and-scaling-brands/): Derek Hurtado, a serial entrepreneur from Scottsdale, Arizona, built social media agency Pivotal Point and scaled vacation rental company SIR Global.
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- [Meet Mehran Khan, Behind The Fastest Growing Media Publishing Company “Rifiako Media”](https://futuresharks.com/meet-mehran-khan-behind-the-fastest-growing-media-publishing-company-rifiako-media/): Mehran Khan runs Rifiako Media, an entertainment company managing a network of Facebook pages with more than 30 million combined followers.
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- [How to Make a Website Using WordPress](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-make-a-website-using-wordpress/): A step-by-step guide to making a website using WordPress, starting with choosing web hosting and registering a domain, with no coding required.
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- [How This Entrepreneur Turned His Life Around and Became His Own Boss](https://futuresharks.com/how-this-entrepreneur-turned-his-life-around-and-became-his-own-boss/): Trevor Cowley shares how he turned his life around after struggling in school, found success in sales and eventually became his own boss.
- [How This Serial Entrepreneur Is Revolutionizing The Food Industry](https://futuresharks.com/how-this-serial-entrepreneur-is-revolutionizing-the-food-industry/): Serial entrepreneur Tiffany Mai, who runs an insurance agency, is building a healthy food business and releasing her first book, a cookbook titled Sexy Foods.
- [How Jared McKenzie’s Solar Company Went From 0 to 2MM In Revenue In 135 days](https://futuresharks.com/how-jared-mckenzies-solar-company-went-from-0-to-2mm-in-revenue-in-135-days/): Jared McKenzie, a 24-year-old Chicago native, left digital marketing to found Headline Solar, which went from 0 to 2MM in revenue in 135 days.
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- [Celebrity Car Broker RD Whittington Reveals His 3 Powerful Secrets to Networking with Top Celebrities and Executives](https://futuresharks.com/celebrity-car-broker-rd-whittington-reveals-his-3-powerful-secrets-to-networking-with-top-celebrities-and-executives/): RD Whittington brokers rare cars, private jets and yachts for celebrity clients including Floyd Mayweather, Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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- [Meet Umesh Agarwal; From Engineer to 7 Figure Earner](https://futuresharks.com/meet-umesh-agarwal-from-engineer-to-7-figure-earner/): Umesh Agarwal, an engineer who grew up in Mumbai, shares how travel hacking and entrepreneurship took him from engineering jobs to becoming a 7 figure earner.
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- [The Next Jay-Z of R&B ? Meet This Rising Serial Entrepreneur and Musical Artist Making Waves](https://futuresharks.com/the-next-jay-z-of-rb-meet-this-rising-serial-entrepreneur-and-musical-artist-making-waves/): Zach Salter, a singer and serial entrepreneur who grew up helping his father build Saltmine Studios, prepares to release his R&B mixtape Sweet Talker 2.
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- [Before You Start Your Journey, Make Sure You’re Built For it: Jack Deezl](https://futuresharks.com/before-you-start-your-journey-make-sure-youre-built-for-it-jack-deezl/): Jack Deezl, a US Army combat veteran, artist, DJ and founder of Smash Heights Association, talks about building his vision and the times he almost gave up.
- [The Solution To Vaping That Could Restore Some Balance](https://futuresharks.com/the-solution-to-vaping-that-could-restore-some-balance/): The founders of Philter Labs explain how their handheld filtration technology aims to eliminate secondhand vapor and smoke, and why they built it.
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- [Success Interview With Content Creator Jun Yang AKA Jefo](https://futuresharks.com/success-interview-with-content-creator-jun-yang-aka-jefo/): Content creator Jun Yang, known as Jefo, left university to make people laugh and grew through public challenge videos that reached millions of views.
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- [The Makings of A Real Estate Tycoon- Omar Wala](https://futuresharks.com/the-makings-of-a-real-estate-tycoon-omar-wala/): Omar Wala developed his love for construction on Brisa Builders Corporation sites and is now building one of the largest minority real estate firms in the US.
- [George Konidis — An Entrepreneurial Vision for Video Content SEO and Marketing](https://futuresharks.com/george-konidis-an-entrepreneurial-vision-for-video-content-seo-and-marketing/): George Konidis, founder of Growing Search, shares insights from over 10 years in SEO and brand marketing on video content and growing brands online.
- [How Rob Lost 25 Pounds in 3 Months and Now Has a Sustainable Lifestyle](https://futuresharks.com/how-rob-lost-25-pounds-in-3-months-and-now-has-a-sustainable-lifestyle/): How Rob lost 25 pounds in 3 months with coach Jason Priest by working on his mindset and building a sustainable lifestyle without giving up foods he loved.
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- [Here Is How Immigration Attorney Jacob Sapochnick Has Carved A Path To Becoming A Powerhouse Entrepreneur](https://futuresharks.com/jacob-sapochnick/): Immigration attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains how he grew a one-man practice into a twenty-plus team of experts by using technology and social media.
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- [How Chase Terwilliger Pushes Through Hard Times](https://futuresharks.com/chase-terwilliger/): Chase Terwilliger shares his path from Johnson and Johnson sales to helping start Redstone Surgical and Silvernest, and how he pushes through hard times.
- [How To Overcome Anything with Amy Curran](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-overcome-anything-with-amy-curran/): Amy Curran trained in NLP, Time Line Therapy and Hypnosis and now owns a training company teaching these techniques so others can live fulfilling lives.
- [An influential Woman in AI who gets it right with Executive Presence: Aakriti Srikanth](https://futuresharks.com/an-influential-woman-in-ai-who-gets-it-right-with-executive-presence-aakriti-srikanth/): A profile of Aakriti Srikanth, whose AI career includes IBM Watson accolades, and the leadership lessons she drew from PayPal's Marceline Uttarkar.
- [Why Some of The Most Successful CEOs Hire Aaron Selkrig To Get Them In Shape](https://futuresharks.com/aaron-selkrig/): Aaron Selkrig runs Selkrig Performance Unit, a high-end coaching business in Finland that builds customized fitness plans around busy entrepreneurs' schedules.
- [$15M Company Grown in Two Years By This 24 Year Old](https://futuresharks.com/15m-company-grown-in-two-years-by-this-24-year-old/): Dylan Jacob, a 24-year-old serial entrepreneur, shares how he founded BruMate, the insulated beverage container brand grossing $15M per year.
- [9 Saving Influencers, you should be following to Keep Budget in Control](https://futuresharks.com/9-saving-influencers-you-should-be-following-to-keep-budget-in-control/): How to save money and keep your family budget in control, from timing your purchases and cutting hefty subscriptions to buying refurbished items.
- [6 Signs You’re Ready to Tackle E-Commerce Entrepreneurship—TODAY](https://futuresharks.com/6-signs-youre-ready-to-tackle-e-commerce-entrepreneurship-today/): Six signs you are ready for e-commerce entrepreneurship, such as finding a niche and being willing to risk failure, with lessons from Steve Tan.
- [8 Tips for Bootstrapped Entrepreneurs Looking to Dominate Facebook Custom Audiences](https://futuresharks.com/8-tips-for-bootstrapped-entrepreneurs-looking-to-dominate-facebook-custom-audiences/): Eight tips for bootstrapped entrepreneurs to get more from Facebook Custom Audiences, starting with uploading your email list to target your ads.
- [What product to start a new business](https://futuresharks.com/what-product-to-start-a-new-business/): How to choose a product to start a new business, with the example of a battery shop owner whose sales rose about 40% after he began door step service.
- [How To Be Productive & Grow Your Business](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-be-productive-grow-your-business/): How to be productive and grow your business using cloud computing, BYOD and Device as a Service to cut hardware costs and simplify software.
- [Things To Be Aware of When Going International With Your Startup](https://futuresharks.com/things-to-be-aware-of-when-going-international-with-your-startup/): What startups should know before going international, from when to expand and dealing with local laws and politics to avoiding alienating new customers.
- [Improving Your Small Business Online Exposure with Good SEO](https://futuresharks.com/small-business-seo/): How small businesses can improve their online exposure with good SEO, including voice search optimization, to get the most out of inbound marketing.
- [If you are an entrepreneur and you want to be very successful, please go to bed](https://futuresharks.com/if-you-are-an-entrepreneur-and-you-want-to-be-very-successful-please-go-to-bed/): Why entrepreneurs who want to succeed should prioritize sleep, from how sleep loss affects brain cells to the risk of burnout threatening your business.
- [Why Good UX Is Essential for Your Business](https://futuresharks.com/why-good-ux-is-essential-for-your-business/): Why good UX is essential for your business, from creating seamless experiences across devices to improving omnichannel conversion performance.
- [Building A $35 Million Empire While Getting in The Best Shape of Your Life- Miguel Carrasco’s Story](https://futuresharks.com/miguel-carrasco/): Miguel Carrasco built a $35 million online fitness coaching business after losing 80 pounds, and now reinvests up to 60% of profits into growth.
- [Meta Lookalike Audiences in 2026: What Still Works](https://futuresharks.com/best-lookalike-audiences-for-fb-ads-in-2018/): In 2026, Meta lookalike audiences are a seed signal you hand to AI-driven Advantage+ targeting, not a campaign you build by hand. They still win at small budgets and with CRM data the pixel never saw — but only if your seed and your Conversions API signal are clean.
- [How Peter Szabo went from High School Dropout To Building A 7 Figure Agency](https://futuresharks.com/peter-szabo/): Peter Szabo, originally from Slovakia, shares how he went from high school dropout to building a 7 figure agency, and the mindset that got him there.
- [How Nix Eniego Went From Earning $1.50 per Article To Leading Nearly 1,000 Marketers in the Philippines](https://futuresharks.com/how-nix-eniego-went-from-earning-1-50-per-article-to-leading-nearly-1000-marketers-in-the-philippines/): Nix Eniego went from writing content for $1.5 per 500 words at 16 to leading nearly 1,000 marketers in the Philippines.
- [How Jan Jens Grew His Business to Millions In The First 3 Years Providing Unforgettable Miami Experiences](https://futuresharks.com/jan-jens/): Jan Jens started Jatina Group Miami after a bad concierge experience in 2014, and grew the business to millions in its first 3 years serving celebrity clients.
- [How This Thrill Seeker Leveraged His Personal Brand To Build A Profitable Business](https://futuresharks.com/alex-kowtun/): Alex Kowtun, co-owner of Monkey in Paradise Vodka, explains how building his personal brand on social media helped grow the beverage business.
- [Why Clarity Comes With Action in Business](https://futuresharks.com/why-clarity-comes-with-action-in-business/): Why clarity comes with action when growing your business, and why stepping out of your comfort zone and planning are key to real growth.
- [Bouncing Back From Adversity- Mike Young](https://futuresharks.com/mike-young/): Mike Young shares how he bounced back after the 2008 market crash hit his mortgage business, and why your business image affects your influence.
- [12 Great Gig Economy Jobs Like Uber For Millennials](https://futuresharks.com/12-great-gig-economy-jobs-like-uber-for-millennials/): A look at 12 gig economy jobs like Uber for millennials, plus why so many U.S. workers are choosing freelance and short-term contract work.
- [America’s Adversity Coach Monti Washington Gives Advice On Staying Motivated During The Hard Times](https://futuresharks.com/americas-adversity-coach-monti-washington-gives-advice-on-staying-motivated-during-the-hard-times/): Motivational speaker Monti Washington, known as Montivation and America's Adversity Coach, shares advice on staying motivated during hard times.
- [Colin Wareham is 18 and Changing Early Education](https://futuresharks.com/colin-wareham-is-18-and-changing-early-education/): Colin Wareham, an 18-year-old entrepreneur from Noblesville, Indiana, shares how lessons from early business failures and mentors led him to start Educaid.
- [Evolve Your Brand From Basic To Brilliant In Four Steps](https://futuresharks.com/evolve-your-brand-from-basic-to-brilliant-in-four-steps/): Why a basic brand gets basic results and a four-step approach to evolving your brand to brilliant, going beyond design to strategy and communication.
- [How Nathan Ray Ortega Went From Homeless To Working With Millionaires](https://futuresharks.com/nathan-ortega/): Nathan Ray Ortega shares how he found his way into entrepreneurship, from multi-level marketing to working at a PR startup with mentor Ulyses Osuna.
- [Daniel Melamed Shares His Five Tips on Scaling Businesses](https://futuresharks.com/danielmelamed/): Daniel Melamed, a real estate investor from Great Neck, New York, shares five steps for scaling a business, starting with a commitment to grow.
- [The Immigrant Hustle To Rising Fitness Mogul- The Story of Sam Bakhtiar](https://futuresharks.com/saman-bakhtiar/): Dr. Saman Bakhtiar, co-founder of The Camp Transformation Center and author of The Total Body Transformation Secrets, shares how he got started in business.
- [“Find a Way To Turn Your Passion Into Dollar Bills”- Adriel Lora](https://futuresharks.com/adriel-lora/): Adriel Lora, raised in a small town in Washington State, shares how his passion for fashion led him to build the luxury brand XKM with his best friend.
- [“Working a 9 to 5 wasn’t an option”- Tiana Burse](https://futuresharks.com/tiana-burse/): Tiana Burse explains how following a mentor's advice took her to multiple six figures within months, and why working a 9 to 5 was never an option.
- [Personal Brand Photography with Melissa Henry](https://futuresharks.com/personal-brand-photography-with-melissa-henry/): Melissa Henry left a corporate consulting career to grow her photography studio full time and now focuses on personal brand photography.
- [Personal Brand Consulting with Bettina Buhr](https://futuresharks.com/bettina-buhr/): Bettina Buhr, a personal branding consultant and former pro rock climber, helps corporate professionals increase visibility and attract career opportunities.
- [“Learn to adapt and feel comfortable with being uncomfortable”- Sergio Centeno](https://futuresharks.com/learn-to-adapt-and-feel-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable-sergio-centeno/): Sergio Centeno from Tri-cities, Washington shares how he learned to adapt and feel comfortable with being uncomfortable on his path to entrepreneurship.
- [“There were a few people that doubted me”- Johnny Medina](https://futuresharks.com/johnny-medina/): Johnny Medina from Grandview, Washington shares how he left a minimum wage job to join Ulyses Osuna and his PR team, and the people who doubted him.
- [“Don’t Try And Reinvent The Wheel” Words of Wisdom From Gusten Sundqvist](https://futuresharks.com/gusten-sundqvist/): Gusten Sundqvist, a personal branding and storytelling coach, shares how he built his business through social media and why not to reinvent the wheel.
- [How a Part-Time CFO Can Help a Small Business](https://futuresharks.com/how-a-part-time-cfo-can-help-a-small-business/): Why small businesses can benefit from a part-time or virtual CFO, from flexible hours and lower cost to saving time and increasing productivity.
- [Ireland is building the solution to remote workers biggest challenge](https://futuresharks.com/ireland-is-building-the-solution-to-remote-workers-biggest-challenge/): Grow Remote is building a community for remote workers in Ireland, plus a starter guide to places to work remotely, such as Lahinch and Galway.
- [5 Surprising Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs](https://futuresharks.com/5-surprising-habits-of-highly-successful-entrepreneurs/): Will Deane, founder of Unstoppable, shares habits of top entrepreneurs, like scheduling your day like Elon Musk and reframing expectations like Peter Thiel.
- [Million Dollar Roofing Companies Come To Tim Nussbeck For Advice](https://futuresharks.com/tim-nussbeck/): Tim Nussbeck of family-owned Aspen Contracting shares roofing growth advice, including the door knocking behind over a billion in sales in 12 years.
- [Nothing Is Easy- You Work For Everything. The Julio Martinez Story](https://futuresharks.com/julio-martinez/): Julio Martinez from Grandview, WA shares how he left college, broke into the PR business and learned that nothing comes easy and you work for everything.
- [A Billionaire in The Making: David Zhao, Managing Partner of NXT Group](https://futuresharks.com/a-billionaire-in-the-making-david-zhao-managing-partner-of-nxt-group/): David Zhao co-founded NXT Group, a New York conglomerate spanning digital marketing, hospitality and tech. The millennial investor on building it.
- [From Military Personnel To Entrepreneur Extraordinaire- The Danny Lewis Story](https://futuresharks.com/danny-lewis/): Actor, dancer and writer Danny Lewis shares how his path through The US Air Force Academy and pilot training shaped his move into entrepreneurship.
- [Annabelle Beckwith- Every Problem Has A Solutiob](https://futuresharks.com/annabelle-beckwith/): Annabelle Beckwith shares her path from rural Wiltshire and a job at the BBC in Birmingham to setting up her own marketing and PR business in Scotland.
- [David Zhao, The 23 Year Old Venture Capitalist, Is Bringing Technology to The Food and Dining Industry](https://futuresharks.com/david-zhao-the-23-year-old-venture-capitalist-is-bringing-technology-to-the-food-and-dining-industry/): David Zhao, founder of digital agency NXTFactor and the food franchises behind Chubby Cattle and Meet Fresh, is bringing technology to the dining industry.
- [Building A 10 Million Instagram Network- The Story of Instagram Growth Hacker Raymond Ahn](https://futuresharks.com/raymond-ahn/): Instagram growth hacker Raymond Ahn shares how he built a 10 million Instagram network and grew his own page to over 50k followers without paid shoutouts.
- [From College Dropout To Agency Owner](https://futuresharks.com/dylan-hey/): The founder of Hey Digital shares how he went from Taekwondo championships and dropping out to sales, Leadfeeder and his own SaaS growth marketing agency.
- [“Content is King Because It Inspires and Directs Original Thought.”- Joseph D Lazukin](https://futuresharks.com/joseph-lazukin/): Joseph D Lazukin, developer of SaaS and marketing automation tools like LiveLeap.com and Hopfu.com, explains why content is king and drives original thought.
- [Entrepreneur Mark Denham of Source Workspace Reveals His Secrets to Scaling a Company](https://futuresharks.com/markdenham/): Mark Denham, founder and CEO of Source Workspace, shares his secrets to scaling a company, from proving the concept to building the right team.
- [The Business of Aesthetics: Jarrod Reque makes over 10K a Month designing Logos](https://futuresharks.com/the-business-of-aesthetics-jarrod-reque-makes-over-10k-a-month-designing-logos/): Graphic designer Jarrod Reque, who taught himself, runs Atlanta Design LLC and makes over $10,000 a month designing logos for small businesses and startups.
- [Never buy a Logo Design for less than $500](https://futuresharks.com/never-buy-a-logo-design-for-less-than-500/): Why start-ups should never buy a logo design for less than $500, and how going cheap on a logo could hurt a new business before it even starts.
- [Larry Izenberg from Centex Funding Reveals the Secrets Behind Scaling a Company](https://futuresharks.com/centexfunding-business/): Larry Izenberg of Centex Funding shares how he became an entrepreneur and the strategies he used to scale his company from the idea stage.
- [The Jack Gleason Trading Story](https://futuresharks.com/jack-gleason/): Jack Gleason lost money trading for three years before founding Major League Trading, which has taught more than 2,500 students futures and options.
- [Why the Success Perspective of Micah Fraim is Maximizing Business Savings in the Online Space](https://futuresharks.com/micahfraim/): CPA Micah Fraim explains how modernizing accounting with digital services helps small businesses maximize savings beyond traditional tax advice.
- [“Losing motivation wasn’t an option”- Paola Marquez](https://futuresharks.com/paola-marquez/): Paola Marquez, an electronics engineer from Maracaibo, Venezuela who worked in Oil and Gas, started Pao's Fit World to help people through fitness.
- [Adam Waheed Tells Us How Influencers Can Collaborate With Top Brands Like T-Mobile, Adidas, Lyft, and Vh1](https://futuresharks.com/adamwaheed/): Actor, writer and director Adam Waheed shares how he grew to over 600k Instagram followers and landed campaigns with Tmobile, Adidas, Lyft and Vh1.
- [Devonte Riley Shares His Journey to Becoming an R&B Artist, TV Star, and Brand Ambassador](https://futuresharks.com/devonte-riley-shares-his-journey-to-becoming-an-rb-artist-tv-star-and-brand-ambassador/): Devonte Riley, an R&B artist and actor from Miami, Florida, shares his journey into music, acting and entertainment and the artists who inspired him.
- [Dear Artists, Here’s How to Get them to Pay What You Quote](https://futuresharks.com/dear-artists-heres-how-to-get-them-to-pay-what-you-quote/): How photographers, designers, writers and other freelance artists can get clients to pay what they quote instead of asking them to lower their prices.
- [Growing a company isn’t all rainbows and upside”- Chris Van Dusen](https://futuresharks.com/chris-van-dusen/): Chris Van Dusen shares how he left an agency job to start Parcon Media, grew the team 5x and launched brands such as Bota Hemp and Matic Reach.
- [Becoming An Influencer The Amber Doig-Thorne Way](https://futuresharks.com/amber-thorne/): Amber Doig-Thorne, a UCL Theoretical Physics graduate, grew her comedy sketch following to around 3 million and landed her first lead role in The Seven.
- [7 Ways to Help Others While On Your Entrepreneurial Journey](https://futuresharks.com/7-ways-to-help-others-while-on-your-entrepreneurial-journey/): Seven simple ways entrepreneurs can help others along the way, such as serving as a mentor, and why giving back often helps your business grow too.
- [Building A Modern Day Marketing Agency- The Justin Lam Story](https://futuresharks.com/justin-lam/): Justin Lam, the 17 year old CEO of MogulX Marketing, shares how he built a modern-day agency that uses social media strategies to grow brands.
- [This Entrepreneur Is Changing The Modelling Industry](https://futuresharks.com/victor-truvel/): Las Vegas startup CEO Victor Truel built an on-demand app that connects customers with models for paid projects and creates a safer path for aspiring models.
- [“There was so much on my shoulders but I did not stop.”- Wayne Andrew Reilly](https://futuresharks.com/wayne-reilly/): Wayne Andrew Reilly, from Post Falls, Idaho, shares how his early internet videos reached millions of views and what he learned from chasing numbers.
- [“Direct sales is the best way to grow a business”- Christian Axios](https://futuresharks.com/christian-axios/): Christian Axios left college to pursue renewable energy in Northern California and explains why direct sales drives growth at his solar company HiGrade Energy.
- [“Hope, Strength and Courage. The 3 words that took me from rags to riches.”- With Josue Pena](https://futuresharks.com/josue-pena/): Josue Pena, an engineer from the Dominican Republic, shares how Instagram marketing took his business from a $2K loan to over 6 figures a month.
- [Great Tips and Lessons from Zachary Dempsey](https://futuresharks.com/zachary-dempsey-2/): Zachary Dempsey, from Vancouver, Canada, started Slogan Social in high school and grew the passion project into a multi-million dollar business.
- [Connecting with Bloggers in your Industry at Scale](https://futuresharks.com/connecting-with-bloggers-in-your-industry-at-scale/): A four-step guide to connecting with bloggers in your industry at scale: find blogs, scrape data, get contact info and turn them into buddies.
- [Silatech CEO to Speak at UN Counter-Terrorism Event](https://futuresharks.com/silatech/): Silatech CEO Sabah I. Al Haidoos explains how the nonprofit connects young people in 16 Arab countries with jobs and resources to build their own enterprises.
- [“The War of Art” Summary](https://futuresharks.com/the-war-of-art-summary/): A summary of Steven Pressfield's The War of Art and its lessons on winning the internal battle against Resistance so you can do your creative work.
- [Aimee Tariq’s Back Story](https://futuresharks.com/aimee-tariq/): After a mysterious heart illness ended her plan to become a doctor, Aimee Tariq built an online business and became an advocate for toxin-free living.
- [From Champion Debater to Mr. World- The Untold Story of Frankie Cena](https://futuresharks.com/frankie-cena/): Frankie Cena, CEO of Fostering Debate Talent Academy, shares his path from champion debater to representing Canada at Mr. World and hosting Miss World.
- [Half Rebel, Half Nerd- The Karla Singson Way](https://futuresharks.com/karla-singson/): Karla Singson runs an events and PR company that has led campaigns for over 100 brands like Sony and BMW, plus a flower shop and online businesses.
- [Could FIPSI Be the World’s First True Flying Car?](https://futuresharks.com/could-fipsi-be-the-worlds-first-flying-car/): Bogdan Radu, founder of FIPSI, explains the idea behind the Flying Innovative Personnel Space Icon, a vehicle he set out to make unstoppable.
- [Inside and Outside of the Ring With Former WWE Wrestler Dylan Bostic](https://futuresharks.com/inside-and-outside-of-the-ring-with-former-wwe-wrestler-dylan-bostic/): Pro wrestler and entrepreneur Dylan Bostic, who wrestled on WWE Smackdown in 2012, talks about building his own brand inside and outside the ring.
- [How Cheryl Conner’s Forbes Column Drives Her Business](https://futuresharks.com/cheryl-conner/): Cheryl Conner, founder of SnappConner PR, shares how writing her Forbes column built her personal brand and led to keynotes, webinars and a book.
- [How Snacktops Is Making It Easier To Consume Our Favorite Food And Beverages On The Go](https://futuresharks.com/snacktops/): Snacktops CEO Jeff Engel, a former Navy SEAL who worked at IBM, explains how the company makes it easier to consume favorite foods and beverages on the go.
- [Wisdom from Russell Whitney, the Guru’s Guru](https://futuresharks.com/wisdom-from-russell-whitney-the-gurus-guru/): Russell Whitney, a best-selling author and leader in real estate investment and financial training, shares how he started at the bottom of his father's company.
- [How to promote and grow your business in the early days- The Jourdain Bell Way](https://futuresharks.com/jourdain-bell/): Jourdain Bell, known as a basketball player, shares how he promoted and grew Beast Media in the early days through manual outreach and word of mouth.
- [Does Amazon Care About its Own Seller Requirements?](https://futuresharks.com/amazon-seller-requirements/): An examination of Amazon's NSF/ANSI-42 rule for refrigerator water filters, and why sellers lacking system performance certification still appear.
- [World Renown Fashion Designer Ibrahim Al-Haidos Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey](https://futuresharks.com/ibrahim-al-haidos/): Ibrahim Al-Haidos, a University of Liverpool graduate, went from engineering at Qatar Foundation to founding Fursan, a luxury handbag brand.
- [5 Inspiring Ideas for Entrepreneurs to Keep Your Spirits High](https://futuresharks.com/5-inspiring-ideas-for-entrepreneurs-to-keep-your-spirits-high/): Five practices to help entrepreneurs keep their spirits high when things go wrong, from treating each day as a fresh start to following a healthy lifestyle.
- [Picturing Success With One Of The Photography Industry’s Top Influencers: Matt Sweetwood](https://futuresharks.com/picturing-success-with-one-of-the-photography-industrys-top-influencers-matt-sweetwood/): Photography industry influencer Matt Sweetwood shares his path from running a camera superstore to CEO, speaker, author and Lumix brand ambassador.
- [5 Ways To Be Entrepreneurial While You’re Still In College](https://futuresharks.com/5-ways-to-be-entrepreneurial-while-youre-still-in-college/): Five ways to be entrepreneurial while still in college, from using campus resources and taking the right classes to putting yourself out there as a brand.
- [How a Millennial from Gensan Built a Million Dollar Company](https://futuresharks.com/ralph-layco/): Ralph Layco, a 29 year old Filipino serial entrepreneur, co-founded SAM Holdings with his sister and built personal care brands like Macho Mucho Salon For Men.
- [Seeking Discomfort with Matt Dajer from Yes Theory](https://futuresharks.com/seeking-discomfort-with-matt-dajer-from-yes-theory/): Matt Dajer explains how he and three friends started Yes Theory, which creates videos and experiences about seeking discomfort and saying yes to new things.
- [From Advrsity to Entrepreneurship–Inspiring Future Lady Bosses](https://futuresharks.com/from-advrsity-to-entrepreneurship-inspiring-future-lady-bosses/): Alexa Carlin, founder of the Women Empower Expo and the Hello Perfect blog, built a platform to help women entrepreneurs find support and funding.
- [From VaynerMedia To Beyond Influential- The Brittany Hoffman Way](https://futuresharks.com/brittany-hoffman/): Brittany Hoffman went from lawyer to VaynerMedia to Beyond Influential. The personal branding consultant on building an audience that actually lasts.
- [Top 5 Trends Shaping the Health Insurance Market](https://futuresharks.com/top-5-trends-shaping-the-health-insurance-market/): The top 5 trends shaping the health insurance market, from big data becoming an intrinsic part of health insurance to newer coverage options.
- [Best Instagram ideas every e-commerce should adapt to succeed.](https://futuresharks.com/best-instagram-ideas-every-e-commerce-should-adapt-to-succeed/): Instagram marketing ideas for e-commerce brands, from lifestyle photo collections and reposting customer photos to behind-the-scenes posts and contests.
- [This Entrepreneur Wants Everyone to Eat Responsibly–and Developed the App to Do That.](https://futuresharks.com/this-entrepreneur-wants-everyone-to-eat-responsibly-and-developed-the-app-to-do-that/): Vanessa Ferragut founded Greenease, an app that helps people find restaurants, cafes and grocers that source from local and sustainable farms.
- [How Jordan Steen Separated His Business from the Competition with YouTube Marketing](https://futuresharks.com/jordan-steen/): Jordan Steen, creator and CEO of Cereal Entrepreneur Academy in Atlanta, explains how YouTube marketing set his business apart from the competition.
- [This MMA Champion uses his fighting values to close business deals and grow his businesses](https://futuresharks.com/paul-halme/): MMA champion and best selling author Paul Halme shares how his Armory, Accelerator and Combat Business Mastermind programs help clients grow their schools.
- [How Jason Berkowitz Went From Hustling Personal Trainer To Digital Marketing Expert](https://futuresharks.com/jason-berkowitz/): Jason Berkowitz, founder of New York City digital marketing firms Break The Web and SEO Services New York, shares how he went from personal trainer to marketer.
- [How Brenden Tieger Used Social Media to Expand His Business Internationally](https://futuresharks.com/brenden-tieger/): Brenden Tieger, a marketer from San Clemente, shares how he used Facebook and social media to grow his Enagic business and expand it into Australia.
- [4 Methods Young Entrepreneurs Should Use to Finance Their Business Ideas](https://futuresharks.com/4-methods-young-entrepreneurs-should-use-to-finance-their-business-ideas-in-2018/): Four methods young entrepreneurs can use to finance their business ideas when bank loans and collateral are hard to get, starting with finding a partner.
- [Do you have what it takes to be a millionaire? Read this and find out.](https://futuresharks.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-millionaire-read-this-and-find-out/): Dan Lok came to Canada at 14, failed at 13 businesses and ended up $150,000 in debt before a mentor helped him turn things around and grow his income.
- [How to do PR and get Featured on Forbes](https://futuresharks.com/how-to-do-pr-and-get-featured-on-forbes/): How to do your own PR and get featured on Forbes, TechCrunch and other top publications, starting with finding what makes your product stand out.
- [“Senator, We Run Ads.” – Facebook’s Scandal and What It Means For Advertisers](https://futuresharks.com/facebook-scandal-mark-zuckerberg/): What the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Zuckerberg's hearing before Congress mean for Facebook advertisers, and why the fallout is largely a PR game.
- [How Dennis Yu and Logan Young Create Jobs For Young Adults With Their Marketing Agency](https://futuresharks.com/dennis-yu-and-logan-young-create-jobs-for-young-adults-with-marketing-agency/): Dennis Yu and Logan Young explain how their marketing agency BlitzMetrics funds its core mission of creating jobs and mentorship for young adults.
- [Three Childhood Friends Created The World’s First Four-Way Volleyball Game](https://futuresharks.com/four-square-volleyball-crossnet/): Childhood friends Michael, Chris and Greg from Connecticut explain how they created CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game.
- [Tips For Keeping Your Current Employees On Track](https://futuresharks.com/tips-for-keeping-your-current-employees-on-track/): Strategies for keeping a sales team on track, from staying results-oriented when tracking progress to refocusing distracted employees.
- [How Nick Filchy Built An Instagram Empire And Did It Fast](https://futuresharks.com/nick-filchy/): Nick Filchy, a 20 year old entrepreneur from New Jersey, built a set of Instagram pages with 1.3 million followers, starting with Bangerbuddy.
- [Kevin Harrington Joins Startup to bring Blockchain to Entrepreneurship](https://futuresharks.com/kevin-harrington-joins-startup-to-bring-blockchain-to-entrepreneurship/): Kevin Harrington, the original shark from Shark Tank and pioneer of As Seen on TV, joins Pitch Investors Live to help entrepreneurs get their ideas funded.
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- [The Secret To Brand Relevance: Disruptive Innovation](https://futuresharks.com/get-brand-relevance/): Why disruptive innovation is the secret to brand relevance, from using every popular social media platform to watching IoT and edge computing.
- [10 Months To $10,000 Per Month: How Tucker Ferwerda Solved His Problems By Solving The Problems Of Others](https://futuresharks.com/tucker-ferwerda/): Tucker Ferwerda went from loading trucks at Frito-lay while listening to business podcasts to earning $10,000 per month by solving the problems of others.
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- [Clothing Brand on The Rise: Commons Lane](https://futuresharks.com/christopher-wei-vivek-rama/): Christopher Wei and Vivek Rama discuss Commons Lane, their young clothing brand built around a message of escaping the usual path and creating your own.
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- [From Severe Injury To Advising High Profile Companies That Generated $450 Million In Online Sales- The Untold Story of Henry Liu](https://futuresharks.com/henry-liu/): Henry Liu, an e-commerce marketing expert and advisor to Appsumo, previously worked at Facebook advising companies that generated over $450 million.
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- [From Struggles To Being A Financial Expert- Learn How Arian Beyzaei Is Helping Millions Change Their Financial Future](https://futuresharks.com/arian-beyzaei/): Arian Beyzaei, born in Canada to parents who immigrated from Iran, is Vice President and Partner of Enriched Academy, a personal finance education program.
- [How David Schloss Built and Scaled an Agency to Seven Figures Without Spending a Ton on Advertising](https://futuresharks.com/how-david-schloss-built-and-scaled-an-agency-to-seven-figures-without-spending-a-ton-on-advertising/): David Schloss, founder of Convert ROI, explains how he scaled his social advertising agency to seven figures while managing over $2.5mil a month in ads.
- [This Millennial Will Save His Customers A Projected $1 Billion Through Solar Energy By 2019](https://futuresharks.com/this-millennial-will-save-his-customers-a-projected-1-billion-through-solar-energy-by-2019/): Walid Halty, a 23 year old philanthropist, leads Dvinci Energy, a solar company that generated over $10 Million in revenue in less than 10 months.
- [7 Empowering Thought Patterns That Will Lead To A Better Life](https://futuresharks.com/7-empowering-thought-patterns-will-lead-better-life/): Seven empowering thought patterns shared by people who live a great life, including believing in themselves and focusing on their strengths.
- [How $80 Billion Adtech industry is going to be disrupted by Blockchain and VR](https://futuresharks.com/80-billion-adtech-industry-going-disrupted-blockchain-vr/): How blockchain and AR/VR could disrupt the $80 billion adtech industry by enabling more personalised, user-specific ads than today's targeted advertising.
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- [From Local Brick and Mortar Therapy Business to Digital Coaching and Consulting Company](https://futuresharks.com/hilary-silver/): Hilary Silver shares how she grew a successful local brick and mortar therapy practice into a digital based global coaching and consulting company.
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- [David Bamber: Martial Arts and Ugly Entrepreneurship](https://futuresharks.com/david-bamber/): David Bamber, lifelong martial artist and co-founder of Kids Jitz Academy, explains why he calls entrepreneurship ugly and how he helps grow kids programs.
- [Trever Gray’s Story: From College Dropout to Winning Entrepreneur](https://futuresharks.com/trever-gray/): Trever Gray dropped out of college with $500, moved to NYC, and grew Back Shelter from a hiking-gear startup into a military-supply partner.
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- [From Rebel Dropout to Fresh Queen of Badass](https://futuresharks.com/mieko-louise/): Mieko Louise, founder of Badass Street & Sportswear and a mom of 2 from Copenhagen living in Australia, shares why she chose to believe in herself.
- [3 Brothers Tackle The Key to Standing Out From The Crowd, One Bow Tie At A Time](https://futuresharks.com/will-tyler-josh-kenerson/): Brothers Will, Tyler and Josch handcraft bow ties using skills passed down from their grandfather, who ran his own bow tie business for over 35 years.
- [Conversation With A Real Estate Investor](https://futuresharks.com/jose-andres/): Jose Andres, an award winning real estate investor from Modesto, CA and a student at Renatus Real Estate Education, shares why he became an entrepreneur.
- [Don’t Just Snap It, Sell It! Or Earn Top Dollar For Your Footage!](https://futuresharks.com/lance-ophof/): Lance Ophof, CEO and co-founder of Santa Monica startup ScoopBroker, explains how people can sell their photos and footage and earn top dollar.
- [Zain Jan’s Story: How this Young Entrepreneur Built a 24-Million Dollar Company In Just One Year](https://futuresharks.com/zain-jan/): Zain Jan built a 24-million-dollar company in a single year. The young entrepreneur on the energy, mindset and relentless pace that got him there.
- [Teen Social Activist Carisa Shah Tackles the Cyberbullying Epidemic](https://futuresharks.com/carisa-shah/): Carisa Shah, a senior at The Dalton School in New York City, uses computer science for social good, including her work tackling cyberbullying.
- [19-Year Old YouTuber Muaaz Shakeel Gains An Audience By Helping Others Build Theirs](https://futuresharks.com/muaaz-shakeel/): Muaaz Shakeel, a 19-year old YouTuber from Milwaukee, grew to nearly 50,000 subscribers by helping upcoming YouTubers succeed with content creation.
- [Loveable Plush Interchangeable Animals – Your Dreams Come True](https://futuresharks.com/kurt-smolek/): Kurt Smolek from Westfield, Wisconsin shares how his love of inventing and his kids inspired Connectimals, loveable plush interchangeable animals.
- [Haris Reis: “Be Crazy Enough To Know It Will Work”](https://futuresharks.com/haris-reis/): Haris Reis, President and COO of Changing Lanes International and a former growth hacker at Vayner Media, helped grow the company to 6 figures in under a year.
- [Jonathan Maxim is Making America Fit Again with Vea Fitness](https://futuresharks.com/jonathan-maxim/): Jonathan Maxim, an app designer and SDSU graduate, left a Fortune 50 company to found Vea Fitness, an app that rewards workouts with discounts and free gear.
- [Meet Anjali Gupta: High School Student Bringing Education to Villages Around the World](https://futuresharks.com/anjali-gupta/): Anjali Gupta, a high school student from Edison, NJ, founded School for a Village, a non-profit bringing technology and educational resources to students.
- [How This 5-Time Entrepreneur Is Redefining The Software Consulting Business](https://futuresharks.com/rahul-varshneya/): Rahul Varshneya, co-founder of Arkenea, has helped 150+ non-technical founders build and launch tech businesses through software consulting.
- [Teenage Entrepreneur Priya Mittal Proves How Technology Can Solve The World’s Most Complex Issues](https://futuresharks.com/priya-mittal/): Priya Mittal, a New York City high schooler, built GroGreen, an app connecting restaurants with farms' unsellable produce to cut food waste.
- [Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree Candice Galek Show Us How to Achieve Massive E-Commerce Success](https://futuresharks.com/candice-galek/): Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Candice Galek, founder and CEO of Bikini Luxe, shares how she built her online designer swimwear retailer and brand.
- [Brooke Lynette Went from 0 to 1M likes in Just 8 Months!](https://futuresharks.com/brooke-lynette/): Brooke Lynette grew her Facebook page from zero to one million likes in eight months, with videos amassing over four million views apiece.
- [High School Dropout Johnny Brown Finds Success Leveraging The Power Of Social Media](https://futuresharks.com/johnny-brown/): Johnny Brown, a 25 year old entrepreneur from Myrtle Beach, SC, uses social media marketing to drive thousands of sales per month for eCommerce brands.
- [Auctioneers Used To Be Old Cowboys From The Midwest But This Young Female In NY Had Different Ideas](https://futuresharks.com/erin-doherty-ward/): Erin Doherty Ward, a third generation auctioneer from New York, founded Star Benefit Auctions to run fundraising auctions for nonprofits.
- [Matthew Edgar Uses Data Analytics to Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits](https://futuresharks.com/matthew-edgar/): Matthew Edgar, web consultant at Elementive and author of Elements of a Successful Website, helps small businesses and nonprofits use data analytics.
- [Meet the 17 Year Old Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech: Malavika Vivek](https://futuresharks.com/malavika-vivek/): Malavika Vivek, 17, founded Women Tech eXchange and directs Girls Make Apps, working to bridge the gender gap in tech for high school girls.
- [It’s All In The Family – Family Takes On The Craft Whiskey Business](https://futuresharks.com/kevin-hough/): Kevin Hough and his family from Pittsburgh started Liberty Pole Spirits, a craft whiskey business rooted in the history of the Whiskey Rebellion.
- [High Schooler Briana Berger Is Revolutionizing Code For Girls](https://futuresharks.com/briana-berger/): High schooler Briana Berger, founder and CEO of coderGirls, runs an international nonprofit that helps girls learn to code and connect it to their passions.
- [How 2 UCLA Grads Are Re-Imagining Personal Finance for the Snapchat Generation](https://futuresharks.com/tim-yu-susie-kim/): UCLA grads Tim Yu and Susie Kim, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Pluto Money, are re-imagining personal finance for the Snapchat generation.
- [This Millennial Entrepreneur Aims To Be Actively Involved In ‘Nation Branding’](https://futuresharks.com/nikhil-alok/): Nikhil Alok, a 20 year old entrepreneur who calls Singapore and London home, co-founded a start-up fundraising business at 17 and works on nation branding.
- [Brandon Gomez- The Rise of Gains N’ Ripped](https://futuresharks.com/brandon-gomez/): Brandon Gomez, a powerlifter from Texas, shares how a Napoleon Hill video sparked his entrepreneurial journey and the rise of Gains N' Ripped.
- [Jules Schroeder Lives an Unconventional Life](https://futuresharks.com/jules-schroeder/): Jules Schroeder, founder of Unconventional Life and one of Inc Magazine's top female entrepreneurs of 2017, empowers millennials to design their own lives.
- [Bolivian Entrepreneur Gabriel Ruiz Launches Kickstarter To Provide Education To Impoverished Bolivian Kids](https://futuresharks.com/gabriel-ruiz/): Bolivian entrepreneur Gabriel Ruiz launched Bolieve on Kickstarter, selling handmade backpacks that each fund a day of education for kids in Bolivia.
- [Learning From Experience with Haasith Sanka](https://futuresharks.com/haasith-sanka/): Haasith Sanka, a UC Riverside undergraduate, built Foodies, a tinder for food app that lets users swipe on food to decide where to eat.
- [Learn How Filtr Is Changing The Game For Graduate Recruitment in New Zealand](https://futuresharks.com/lucas-gammie/): Lucas Gammie, co-founder of Filtr, explains how the job seeking platform connects employers with graduate job seekers across New Zealand.
- [USC Freshman Markian Benhamou Blows Up on Social Media](https://futuresharks.com/markian-benhamou/): Markian Benhamou, aka The Smiling Redhead, built an audience of 750k while a USC freshman. The young entrepreneur on going from Marbella to viral.
- [Circumstances Inspire Surgeon From India to Evolve into A Serial MedTech Innovator, Author and Stand-up Comedian](https://futuresharks.com/jagdish-chaturvedi/): Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi, a Bangalore ENT surgeon named one of the 35 innovators under 35 by MIT Technology Review, co-invents medical devices and does stand-up.
- [Julius Dein, the “British Cheeky Bastard” with 8M+ Followers on Facebook](https://futuresharks.com/julius-dein/): Julius Dein, a British magician and social media influencer with 8M+ Facebook followers, shares how one viral video launched his career.
- [‘It’s Not About Being An Entrepreneur, It’s About Teamwork And Building Value’ Says The Team At Leophile](https://futuresharks.com/leslie-gu-leophile/): Leslie Gu, head of marketing at Leophile in Shenzhen, explains why teamwork and user experience drive the design of its ergonomic Bluetooth headphones.
- [Benjamin Yee Disrupts The Way Business Owners Manage Their Wholesale & Trading Companies](https://futuresharks.com/benjamin-yee/): Singapore entrepreneur Benjamin Yee founded Higher Identity, which built EMERGE App, affordable software for wholesale, trading and e-commerce businesses.
- [Steven Benson: Grit Wins](https://futuresharks.com/steven-benson/): Steven Benson, a Stanford MBA and former top Google Enterprise sales executive, founded Badger Maps, a sales app that helps field salespeople succeed.
- [Laone Desert: The Girl from Botswana Who Said: “I Can And I Will, No Matter What”](https://futuresharks.com/laone-desert/): Laone Desert from Gaborone, Botswana runs The Business Intervention, a project that tackles youth unemployment by promoting entrepreneurship as a career.
- [All About (Film) Locations, Locations, Locations with Brian “BLT” Tan at WRAPAL](https://futuresharks.com/brian-blt-tan/): Brian L. Tan, known as BLT, worked on films like Tron: Legacy at Dreamworks before co-founding Wrapal, which connects filmmakers and photographers to locations.
- [99 Creative Words of Wisdom for Business with Randi Brill](https://futuresharks.com/randi-brill/): Randi Brill, Chief Creativity Lab Guru at Chicago design agency QuaraCORE, shares 99 Creative Words of Wisdom for business from her new book.
- [Meet the Founder of “Successful Dropout”, Kylon Gienger](https://futuresharks.com/kylon-gienger-successful-dropout/): Kylon Gienger, who sold his companies in 2015, founded the Successful Dropout podcast featuring people who left school to pursue their business or dream.
- [Success Requires Focus, Work and Effort](https://futuresharks.com/richard-lowe-jr/): Richard Lowe Jr, a bestselling author of 63 books and owner of The Writing King, shares why success requires focus, work and effort.
- [Learn from Goubtube (and His 1,000,000,000 Views): How To Go Viral On Facebook In 4 Steps](https://futuresharks.com/go-viral-facebook-goubtube/): Goubran Bahou, creator of Goubtube with over 1,000,000,000 Facebook views, shares his 4 steps for going viral on Facebook, starting with content.
- [The Quest for Smart Buildings](https://futuresharks.com/paul-amelio/): Paul Amelio, co-founder, inventor and chairman of N2 Global Solutions in New York City, is building a wireless Super Grid to make existing buildings smarter.
- [Iowa Mom Seeks To Help Women Heal From Early Motherhood Trauma](https://futuresharks.com/emmy-kissinger/): Iowa mom and blogger Emmy Kissinger shares how she built a business around helping women heal from early motherhood trauma through her blog and ebooks.
- [Mompreneur in Business Against All Odds](https://futuresharks.com/ankitaa-gohain/): Ankitaa, a digital marketing strategist in Rudrapur, India, and founder of AnksImage, shares why she became an entrepreneur and how she runs her businesses.
- [Foam Finger Nation: 25,000 Miles to Glory](https://futuresharks.com/rhett-grametbauer/): Rhett Grametbauer traveled 25,000 miles in a 1967 VW Bus to every NFL stadium for his documentary and book, and started the site Foam Finger Nation.
- [Taylor and Bianca Share Their Experiences As Entrepreneurs Building UNIQ STUDIOS](https://futuresharks.com/taylor-bianca/): Taylor and Bianca, graduates of Stephens College, founded UNIQ STUDIOS, a Midwest PR company that produces art projects, public events and exhibits.
- [Phd In Exercise Science And Nutritionist Team Up To Create Healthy Protein Beet Brownie](https://futuresharks.com/austin-robinson-sofia-sanchez/): Austin Robinson, PhD, and nutritionist Sofia Sanchez co-founded Beet Strong, which makes protein brownies with dark chocolate, almonds and no added sugar.
- [Transforming The Job Market – Diversity and Inclusion Matter!](https://futuresharks.com/lilia-stoyanov/): Lilia, CEO and investor at Transformify and former GM and CFO at Skrill, explains why diversity and inclusion matter as the job market transforms.
- [How These 21-Year Old Cousins Are Helping Startups Grow: Meet Manik & Pankaj Sharma](https://futuresharks.com/manik-sharma-pankaj-sharma/): Manik and Pankaj Sharma, 21 year old cousins from Amritsar, India, bootstrapped a digital marketing company that helps startups grow.
- [How This 22 Year Old Is Taking On The Crowdfunding Industry](https://futuresharks.com/felix-hartmann/): Felix Hartmann, the 22 year old CEO of crowdfunding platform FundThis.com and author of the novel Dark Age, shares why he chose entrepreneurship.
- [When You Focus On Your Money Amazing Stuff Happens!](https://futuresharks.com/lisa-chastain/): Lisa Chastain, a Las Vegas life coach specializing in personal finance, helps people transform their relationship with money through coaching and seminars.
- [Fitpacking Founder Steve Silberberg Shares His Experience Working On His Company For The Last 12 Years](https://futuresharks.com/steve-silberberg/): Steve Silberberg, an M.I.T. graduate and longtime software contractor, founded Fitpacking Weight-Loss Backpacking Adventures in 2005 and shares what he learned.
- [Marine Scientist Chelsea Tuohy Started Her Company To Keep Herself In The Ocean ?](https://futuresharks.com/chelsea-tuohy/): Marine scientist Chelsea Tuohy founded Isla Mar Research Expeditions, which hosts tropical marine field courses in Puerto Rico, and built a fish ID tablet app.
- [Meet the 21 Year Old Running One of Canada’s Fastest Growing Marketing Firms](https://futuresharks.com/kieran-mathew/): Kieran Mathew, 21, founded Amplify Solutions Inc., a student-run marketing firm that grew to 60+ employees and 100+ influencer partnerships in 6 months.
- [How Sabrina Smai Hacked Her Way To Entrepreneurship](https://futuresharks.com/sabrina-smai/): Sabrina Smai, founder of the AI video interview app E-Terview, has started over 8 tech ventures and works on the Technical Evangelist Team at Microsoft.
- [We Met The Marketer Behind Bestselling Authors, Fortune 500s, and VC-Backed Startups, Only To Realize He’s A 21 Year Old Who Never Went To College.](https://futuresharks.com/jared-kleinert/): Kleinert started his first business at 15 and never went to college, and now runs marketing firm Kleinert Ventures for bestselling authors and startups.
- [How This 21-Year Old is Revolutionizing Student Commerce: Meet Alex Jekowsky, Founder of Ulyngo](https://futuresharks.com/alex-jekowsky/): Alex Jekowsky founded Ulyngo, rated a top-10 eCommerce startup by LAUNCH Festival in 2016, and was Global Student Entrepreneur of the year for Orange County.
- [Comfort in Ambiguity: A Lesson by Waseem Shabout](https://futuresharks.com/waseem-shabout/): Waseem Shabout, a 20 year old user experience designer at Babson College, co-founded Jinn Tech, a software development firm helping founders grow.
- [She Grew up With Nothing in Peru – Now She is Using Social Media to Rethink American High Schools](https://futuresharks.com/silvia-li/): Silvia Li, who built the largest publication on Medium, now works at the XQ Institute, a national nonprofit leading a movement to rethink high schools.
- [The Co-Creative Journey Featuring Sasha Boussina](https://futuresharks.com/sasha-boussina/): Sasha Boussina founded Marin Soccer Academy at 17 and is now founder and CEO of Excelsis Labs, a digital agency focused on app development.
- [Emang Rabogadi (19) Motivates Millennials Through Social Media](https://futuresharks.com/emang-rabogadi/): Emang Rabogadi, 19, from Gaborone, Botswana, founded Stars Revealed to help young people act on their goals and motivates millennials on social media.
- [Meet The Founders of Sinolife Media Consulting! – Future Sharks](https://futuresharks.com/jonathan-walters-marquitta-blair/): The co-founders of Sinolife Media and Consulting, started in 2009 by Jonathan Fenni Walters of Southwest Atlanta for artist management and small businesses.
- [It Takes A World Influencer To Find Other World Influencers – Future Sharks](https://futuresharks.com/luke-faulconer/): Luke Faulconer, a 22 year-old entrepreneur from Kansas City, is CMO of My Cape, Inc., founder of the nonprofit Troolu and a real estate investor.
- [From Humanitarian Work to Personal Safety with Hannah Milward](https://futuresharks.com/hannah-milward/): Hannah Milward, a nurse from New Zealand, co-created a personal safety tool that serves workers at risk and vulnerable people around the world.
- [Gail Coppinger: Never Lose Your Hustle – Future Sharks](https://futuresharks.com/gail-coppinger/): Gail Coppinger, a former chef who ran Shorty's Golden Point Produce, shares why she decided to build a distillery at the age when most people retire.
- [From Holding The Fort As Military Wife To CEO – Future Sharks](https://futuresharks.com/esther-inman/): As a military wife and mom, Esther built her agency Esther Marie Creative and now offers a Virtual Assistant training program and internship community.
- [From College Dropout & Fry-Cook to Internet Hustler](https://futuresharks.com/danny-velez/): Danny, a college dropout and former fry-cook now living in York, Pennsylvania, runs Adcension Pro, a Facebook Ad agency that helps businesses generate leads.
- [Darsh Thanki Refuses To Wait For Opportunities](https://futuresharks.com/darsh-thanki/): Darsh Thanki of Calgary founded WebMotion Studios, an agency that builds responsive websites and Adwords campaigns, and co-founded RafikiMedia.
- [Katie Melissa Drops Gold Marketing & E-Commerce Tips](https://futuresharks.com/katie-melissa/): Katie Melissa from Carmel, California put college on hold and grew her e-commerce business to 30k monthly gross sales, and shares her marketing tips.
- [Doing Things The Right Way. The Grant Wise Way](https://futuresharks.com/grant-wise/): Grant Wise, a serial entrepreneur from Rogers, Arkansas, moved from the construction industry into real estate and founded Real Estate Marketing University.
- [Interview with Designer Yoel J Gonzalez](https://futuresharks.com/yoel-j-gonzalez/): Yoel J Gonzalez, a self taught UI/UX designer, photographer and entrepreneur from Miami, shares how he became an entrepreneur and approaches design.
- [Rafi Chowdhury Is Not Concerned With His Net Worth. He Cares About His Net Knowledge](https://futuresharks.com/rafi-chowdhury/): Rafi Chowdhury from Dhaka, Bangladesh, founder of Chowdhury's Digital and co-founder of myCampusHacks, helps companies grow revenue through traffic generation.
- [Jordan French Emerges as A Force in the Robotics Race](https://futuresharks.com/jordan-french/): Jordan French, a five-time start-up entrepreneur and biomedical engineer who worked on NASA's Mars Gravity Biosatellite Program, joined robotics startup BeeHex.
- [How Ishan Goel Launched An Empire While Still Attending High School.](https://futuresharks.com/ishan-goel/): Ishan Goel, a full time student, youth marketer and photographer, owns three companies and has been featured in Forbes and Business Insider.
- [Project DataREACH: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Meets Medicine in Developing Nations](https://futuresharks.com/vikash-singh/): UCLA junior Vikash Singh founded Project DataREACH to apply machine learning to medicine in developing nations and researches at Cedars Sinai.
- [Tanner Cook is Using AI to Change the Way We Deal with Trash](https://futuresharks.com/tanner-cook/): Tanner Cook, a serial advanced technology entrepreneur who worked at a nuclear fusion startup, is now using AI to change the way we deal with trash.
- [Aldrin Ryan Lupisan Talks About Closed Loop Plastics, The Future of Printing](https://futuresharks.com/aldrin-ryan-lupisan/): Aldrin Ryan Lupisan, a UC Irvine environmental engineering student, co-founded Closed Loop Plastics to turn plastic waste into 3D printing filament.
- [Closed Loop Plastics with William Amos](https://futuresharks.com/william-amos/): William Amos, a UC Irvine environmental engineering student and Brower Youth Award recipient, talks about Closed Loop Plastics and becoming an entrepreneur.
- [Young, Serial Entrepreneur Maddy Corbin Takes Monetizing Instagram By Storm](https://futuresharks.com/maddy-corbin/): Maddy Corbin wrote her first business plan at 10 and ran a growing company by high school. How she turned Instagram into a real revenue channel.
- [Rob Fajardo’s new FB Live Show Leave Normal Behind is the Best Thing that Happened to My News Feed](https://futuresharks.com/rob-fajardo/): Rob Fajardo, founder of Leave Normal Behind and host of LNB Tv, is an advisor to the social impact accelerator Fownders and a contributor for Influencive.
- [Mitch Hills Shares His Best Advice For Entrepreneurs](https://futuresharks.com/mitch-hills/): Mitch Hills from Brisbane, Australia shares his best advice for entrepreneurs, from falling in love with entrepreneurship over time to pushing through struggle.
- [Meet The Angel Investor Who Turns Everything He Touches To Gold, Mahbod Moghadam](https://futuresharks.com/mahbod-moghadam/): Mahbod Moghadam, cofounder of Genius and Everipedia and a Stanford Law graduate, shares how he became an entrepreneur and markets his startups.
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- [Fred Duku Silver: “Success Is Not About How Much An Individual Has But How Far They Have Come”](https://futuresharks.com/fred-duku-silver/): Fred Duku Silver, a speaker and President of The Shining Snowflake Initiative in Brisbane, works to give homeless and vulnerable people a lasting solution.
- [19-Year Old Canadian Zachary Dempsey Skips University To Tweet For Half A Million Dollars A Year](https://futuresharks.com/zachary-dempsey/): Zachary Dempsey, a 19 year old Canadian entrepreneur, uses influencer marketing to drive hundreds of millions of impressions per month for brands.
- [Azul Terronez Teaches Entrepreneurs How To Write And Publish And Make Their Book Their Brand.](https://futuresharks.com/azul-terronez/): Azul Terronez, co-founder of the Authors Writing Academy and author of The Art of Apprenticeship, helps entrepreneurs write and publish books in 90 days.
- [How to Become an Influencer with Daniel Gefen](https://futuresharks.com/daniel-gefen/): Daniel Gefen, host of the podcast Can I Pick Your Brain? and co-founder of GetFeatured.com, shares how he started podcasting and built his influence.
- [Meet The 20-Year Old Dropout Who Controls Your Social Media: Rees Vinsen](https://futuresharks.com/rees-vinsen/): Rees Vinsen, the 20-year old founder of Adduco Media Group from Auckland, leads a team of millennials influencing social media marketing in Australasia.
- [From Courtside to Boardroom: The Evolution of one of the NBA’s Top Entrepreneurs Trevor Booker](https://futuresharks.com/trevor-booker/): Brooklyn Nets player Trevor Booker is a venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur who runs his business ventures with college teammate Jonah Baize.
- [Interview with Kareem Ahmed Sheik- Cofounder and Chairman of Crivly.](https://futuresharks.com/kareem-ahmed-sheik/): Kareem Ahmed Sheik, cofounder and chairman of Crivly from Kakinada, India, is building an education platform that helps people find jobs after their courses.
- [Adam Warr: Trying to Pilot The Young Pilot](https://futuresharks.com/adam-warr/): Adam Warr, a Cal Poly SLO business student and student pilot, shares how flying shaped him, his Boeing internship and his offer from Lockheed Martin.
- [The Yu Twins: What We Learned From Building A 7 Figure E-commerce Company](https://futuresharks.com/perry-larry-yu/): Twins Larry and Perry Yu share what they learned building a 7-figure e-commerce company selling their own products on Amazon, Facebook and Shopify.
- [YCombinator Alumni Mihir Deo is Turning Salespeople Into Superheros](https://futuresharks.com/mihir-deo/): Mihir Deo, co-founder and COO of Elucify, a YCombinator backed startup, built a free crowdsourced database of business contacts for salespeople.
- [Mike Craddock; “I had £3.64 in my Bank Account, with Nothing Particularly To Lose”](https://futuresharks.com/mike-craddock/): Mike Craddock from Nottingham started a social media agency focused on influencer marketing with £3.64 in his bank account after building his own brand.
- [Paul Ames: “Is The Skye Really The Limit?”](https://futuresharks.com/paul-ames/): Paul Ames runs Skye's The Limit Career Counselling in Perth, Australia, helping unhappy professionals find a career path they want and a driven mindset.
- [Jeremy Miller is Not Your Average 18 Year Old](https://futuresharks.com/jeremy-miller/): Jeremy Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana learned from a failed skateboard business and now owns a digital media agency and is a partner in two companies.
- [Emerging Shark Joel Contartese Shares His Secret To Success](https://futuresharks.com/joel-contartese/): Joel Contartese, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, shares lessons from working at Shredz and why he co-created marketing company Media Monsters.
- [Chelann Gienger: From High School Student To Business Owner In Three Days](https://futuresharks.com/chelann-gienger/): Chelann Gienger opened NUYU Juice Bar with 3 partners at 18 and launched the Entrepreneur Before 25 Podcast to inspire young entrepreneurs.
- [Trevor Oldham is Becoming the Lion and Motivating Millions of People Every Day](https://futuresharks.com/trevor-oldham/): Trevor Oldham, a 20-year-old entrepreneur, co-founded Become The Lion and has written for Addicted2Success and Influencive to help millennials take charge.
- [Quinn Underwood is Innovating the Global Health Space](https://futuresharks.com/quinn-underwood/): Quinn Underwood, COO of food waste app FoodShare, founded his first non-profit at 15 and now leads global health think tanks and a health innovation firm.
- [Meet Bhupinder Nayyar the Founder of the Popular Site Bameslog](https://futuresharks.com/bhupinder-nayyar/): Bhupinder Nayyar, co-founder and COO of Bameslog, explains how the free publishing site uses AI to recommend content to creators and readers.
- [Strategy Expert Kyle Brost Shares The Three Keys to Thinking Strategically](https://futuresharks.com/kyle-brost/): Kyle Brost, founder of Choice Strategy Partners and CEO of Kyle Brost INTL, shares three keys to thinking strategically in business and life.
- [With Over 800,000 Clients, Tailor Brands Is Building The World’s First Automated Branding Agency](https://futuresharks.com/yali-saar/): Yali Saar, CEO and co-founder of Tailor Brands, is building an automated branding agency that teaches computers to design for over 800,000 clients.
- [Jay Kim: Hacking Your Way To Freedom and Fitness](https://futuresharks.com/jay-kim/): Jay Kim, a Hong Kong investor, host of The Jay Kim Show and founder of Hack Your Fitness, shares why he left finance to become an entrepreneur.
- [Started From the Jungle Now We’re Here: A Startup Journey from Barcelona to Nicaragua to SF with Luis Montalván](https://futuresharks.com/luis-montalvan/): Luis Montalván from Managua, Nicaragua shares his startup journey building Vynil, an app that matches travelers with experiences in Latin America.
- [Julien Rio’s company myfairtool is Completely Revolutionizing The Trade Show Industry](https://futuresharks.com/julien-rio/): Julien Rio, originally from France and living in Hong Kong, shares how his company myfairtool is revolutionizing the trade show industry.
- [How Juan Patron, A Young Entrepreneur, Is Innovating Miami Businesses](https://futuresharks.com/juan-patron/): Juan Patron, who spent seven years building marketing systems for Life in Color Music Festival, now helps Miami businesses grow with innovative marketing.
- [Meet Corey Blake: The Sales Guru Running a Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Agency (MWI)](https://futuresharks.com/corey-blake/): Corey Blake is President and Partner at MWI, a multi-million dollar digital marketing agency with offices in the US, Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China.
- [Robbie Page, Managing Partner at Ad Valorum and Professional Athlete, Shares His Best Entrepreneurial Advice](https://futuresharks.com/robbie-page/): Robbie Page, Managing Partner of Ad Valorum and Chief Marketing Officer of Tenzo Tea, plays beach volleyball on the AVP and shares his entrepreneurial advice.
- [Clarissa Clifton – Innovative Way She Paid For College Most Wouldn’t Think Possible](https://futuresharks.com/clarissa-clifton/): Clarissa Clifton, a Cal Poly student from Mustang, Oklahoma, explains how enlisting in the Army to cover 100 percent of school led her to ROTC.
- [Rahul Kanojia: Bringing a Massive Cultural Shift in The Indian Education System](https://futuresharks.com/rahul-kanojia/): Rahul Kanojia, an IT engineer from Mumbai, runs Diplomads, an education startup offering workshops, seminars and industrial visits for students in India.
- [The Power of Personal Branding: From Near-Death Tragedy to Triumph with Cherie Aimée](https://futuresharks.com/cherie-aimee/): Cherie Aimée, a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, speaker and branding advisor, shares the power of personal branding and her path to entrepreneurship.
- [Alejandra Garcia Giving It All on the Field](https://futuresharks.com/alejandra-garcia/): Alejandra Garcia, a 20-year-old softball player from Sacramento, shares how growing up on baseball teams and being coached by her dad shaped her as an athlete.
- [Abtin Masseratagah: The Digital Pioneer with 25 Million Daily Impressions](https://futuresharks.com/abtin-masseratagah/): Abtin Masseratagah, born and raised in Toronto, started making YouTube videos at 11 and has run social campaigns as large as 25MM impressions per day.
- [Alice Li: “Beauty Pageants Gave Me a Competitive Edge in the Business World”](https://futuresharks.com/alice-li/): Alice Li, a University of Toronto valedictorian and Miss Toronto 2017, shares how she built uMentioned, an anonymous social media platform for students.
- [Sohaib Ahmed Turns Students from Average to Great with his Student Accelerator 99Point9](https://futuresharks.com/sohaib-ahmed/): Sohaib Ahmed planned to become a physician until he worked at a healthcare start-up, and now runs 99Point9, a student accelerator for student careers.
- [Nikhil Malankar, the Indian Entrepreneur Who Wants to Disrupt the Gaming Industry](https://futuresharks.com/nikhil-malankar/): Nikhil Malankar, a 23 year old Indian entrepreneur, started GameEon and now runs Tell Me Nothing while building new games at Next Move Digital.
- [Ariel Gutierrez Survived the Cuban Regime and Taught Himself 3D Modeling](https://futuresharks.com/ariel-gutierrez/): Ariel Gutierrez taught himself 3D modeling and CAD design after growing up in Cuba, and now runs Ariel Designs, a sustainable transportation studio.
- [Do You Understand your 401K? Josh Gelinas’ Company Vestivise Will Help You](https://futuresharks.com/josh-gelinas/): Josh Gelinas, CEO and cofounder of FinTech startup Vestivise, built a free investment dashboard to help people understand their 401K returns, fees and risks.
- [Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Partha Unnava is Disrupting the Medical Devices Industry](https://futuresharks.com/partha-unnava/): Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Partha Unnava founded Better Walk, a medical device company building crutches designed not to hurt users' underarms.
- [Shikhar Srivastava: The Builder of Brands! #SAVAGE](https://futuresharks.com/shikhar-srivastava/): Shikhar Srivastava, a satirist, science communicator and sci-tech blogger from Lucknow, India, talks about the value of reading and finding skilled people.
- [19-Year Old Jason Wong Makes a Quarter Million Dollars off Internet Memes](https://futuresharks.com/jason-wong/): Jason Wong, a Tumblr influencer with over a million followers born in Hong Kong, explains how he turned his digital influence and internet memes into income.
- [Cam Adair Plans to Help 10,000,000 People Overcome Game Addictions in the Next 3 Years](https://futuresharks.com/cam-adair/): Cam Adair, founder of Game Quitters, a support community for video game addiction, shares his plan to help 10,000,000 people and what drives his work.
- [Austin Vaday: An Inspirer, Motivator, and Visionary](https://futuresharks.com/austin-vaday/): Austin Vaday, a UCLA Computer Science student who worked at NASA and Amazon, is building Aquaint, a social network that puts social media profiles in one place.
- [Steve O’Dell Killing the Game with Tenzo Tea and Ad Valorum](https://futuresharks.com/steve-odell/): Steve O'Dell, CEO of Tenzo Tea and Managing Partner of Ad Valorum, shares startup lessons, including why equity should vest rather than be split at the start.
- [Manu Goswami: One of the world’s most accomplished teens](https://futuresharks.com/manu-goswami/): Manu Goswami, a University of Toronto student, serial tech entrepreneur, UN Youth Ambassador and TEDx speaker, shares what he is focused on now.
- [Koven Wei and His Clothing Ventures](https://futuresharks.com/koven-wei/): Koven Wei, 18, runs Toronto Boarding Club, a streetwear brand that began as a way to teach others how to longboard, alongside a clothing collaboration.
- [Jeremy Slate – Create Your Own Life](https://futuresharks.com/jeremy-slate/): Jeremy Slate founded the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which hit 10,000 downloads in its first month, and co-founded Get Featured with Daniel Gefen.
- [Joey Hubbard Shares His Passion for Music with Future Sharks](https://futuresharks.com/joey-hubbard/): Joey Hubbard, a musician who grew up just outside of Calgary, shares how piano, violin, guitar and travel shaped his passion for music.
- [Samuel Poirier: “Starting Extremely Young Is One Of The Best Investments I’ve Made In My Life.”](https://futuresharks.com/samuel-poirier/): Thiel Fellow Samuel F. Poirier started his first company at 14, created a debit card for Bitcoin at 18 and later built Retinad, a VR analytics platform.
- [Richard Lorenzen of Fifth Avenue Brands, a Truly Inspiring Story](https://futuresharks.com/richard-lorenzen/): Richard Lorenzen, founder and CEO of New York public relations firm Fifth Avenue Brands and author of Surge, shares what shaped him as an entrepreneur.
- [Josh Steimle: Speaker, Writer and BAUS entrepreneur](https://futuresharks.com/josh-steimle/): Josh Steimle, founder of digital marketing firm MWI and author of Chief Marketing Officers at Work, shares the experiences that shaped him as an entrepreneur.
- [Andy Hine Found His Dream Job After Working 107 Other Jobs](https://futuresharks.com/andy-hine/): Andy Hine, founder of MedalDisplays.co.uk and MedalDisplays.com.au, explains how working over a hundred jobs led him to quit and start his own business.
- [Helping the Homeless. A Very Motivational Story with Sam Sawchuk](https://futuresharks.com/helping-homeless-motivational-story-sam-sawchuk/): Sam Sawchuk co-founded Sandwich for a Story, an initiative using Virtual Reality to immerse people coping with homelessness in job interview settings.
- [Talking with Mahbod Moghadam (Founder of RapGenius and Everipedia), the most eccentric person I know](https://futuresharks.com/mahbod-moghadam-rapgenius-everipedia/): Mahbod Moghadam, founder of Rap Genius and Everipedia, explains why everyone should have an Everipedia page and what he learned building Rap Genius.
- [Sameer Jafri: Getting a Shark to Invest in Your Idea](https://futuresharks.com/sameer-jafri-shark-tank/): Sameer Jafri founded Twazer, a marketplace for college students backed by Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank, and shares how to acquire users and raise funds.
- [Dave Liebowitz, a viral content creator [Interview]](https://futuresharks.com/dave-liebowitz/): Dave Liebowitz, executive editor at Everipedia and a viral content creator, shares his path from North Jersey and UMass Amherst to writing for a wider public.
- [Steve O’Dell on Mental Models and Leadership](https://futuresharks.com/steve-odell-2/): Steve O'Dell, a college dropout who started the Odd Job Bros at 20 with two cousins, talks about mental models, leadership and running multiple businesses.
- [How Harry’s (A Shaving Brand) Gathered over 100K Emails in 1 Week](https://futuresharks.com/harrys-viral-marketing/): How Harry's gathered nearly 100,000 email addresses in one week, with the templates and tactics behind the launch, written by co-founder Jeff Raider.
- [Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev shares life experiences, stock picks, and advice](https://futuresharks.com/robinhoods-ceo-vlad-tenev-shares-life-experiences-stock-picks-advice/): Robinhood co-founder Vlad Tenev, speaking at the UCLA Founder School, shares the experiences that led to Robinhood, trends he sees and his stock picks.