The Shark Effect

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Tom Fairey | The big Russian guy: Unexpected start of a multimillion dollar business Sep 21, 2021

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Thomas is not your regular entrepreneur. In fact, he’s everything but normal.

After he wrestled a huge Russian guy for money (and won), he got an idea that led to an extraordinary journey of starting Stakester – a platform allowing video game players to back themselves. If you’re better than your friend, you win. If not, well…

He traveled to New York to introduce this concept to the Rockstar Games co-founder Gary Foreman. Gary listed 16 reasons why it won’t work. Then he joined Thomas’ team.

Since then, Stakester’s been able to raise millions of dollars, attract thousands of competitive players, and spread the message about fundraising and building & scaling a successful online business.

Tom also runs The Back Yourself Show. A podcast on a mission to empower those thinking about launching their own startup and turning those who have into superstar successes.

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Why it's important to establish standards from Day 1 Sep 14, 2021

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Mistakes that I've made with raising our English bulldog have enlightened me to the standards that need to be set from day I. Learn about this valuable principle of leadership.

What I discuss:

Setting standards from day 1
Taking responsibility for the mistakes that happen when you don't set standards
Correcting the behaviors of those you lead

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Alexander Kunz & Aaron Saari | The Protein Paradox (quality over quantity) Sep 03, 2021

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My guest this week is Alexander Kunz & Aaron Saari. Alexander Kunz is an accomplished Senior Executive with more than 15 years of success across the energy, renewables, technology, consumer products, cybersecurity, defense, and health & wellness industries. Leveraging extensive experience building and managing high-performance teams with a proven record for developing effective long-term strategies for a wide range of verticals. Alexander served for 10 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL in the Naval Special Warfare Command. He is a board member with Nicholas K clothing and has held multiple corporate advisory board roles including with the CISO Executive Summit and with Tipping Point Technologies. He is also a member of EO San Diego.

Aaron Saari is the CMO for frog fuel. He is an operational guru who has the unique talent to connect realistic solutions to business dilemmas. His transparent leadership style is refreshing as he ‘cuts to the chase’ when communicating complex processes. Aaron is typically at the forefront of innovative ideas due to his fantastic networking abilities and is a great person to have in your contact list.

What we discuss:

How being in a competitive culture can bring out the best in you.
How to heal your body 3x faster than normal
The difference between whey protein and collagen protein (IT'S HUGE)!
Old science vs. new science (quality > quantity)
The secret of looking and feeling younger

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Amit Veghela | Driven to Succeed Aug 25, 2021

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Amit Vaghela is the founder and CEO of Sapience Group; the company behind several brands, including UVBrite and Paww. Amit grew up in Australia and started his career in finance for a large investment bank. After transferring to New York with the same firm, Amit eventually moved to a hedge fund, where he focused on investing in emerging markets and growth sectors. He started Sapience Group in 2016 after realizing that many consumer-focused products did not seem to be made with consumers in mind, and there was a need for products that were designed by consumers for consumers. Amit has lived in New York for the past 16-years, and when not thinking about brands and products, he likes to spend time with his wife and daughter or play golf.

What we discuss:

how to think of ways to solve a problem
constantly looking for ways to improve yourself (a culture that you can create for yourself and your family)
figuring out who you are is the foundation of doing what you love
best tip for leaders...get input from everyone!
the importance of having and doing a risk assessment
the number #1 thing businesses look for when on boarding employees...are you driven?

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Gav Gillibrand | From Stripper to Successful Fitness Expert Aug 10, 2021

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Gav Gillibrand is a fitness & nutrition expert who specializes in helping busy men & women lose 20lbs or more in 12 weeks or less without cutting out carbs and other fun stuff from their lives.

From a TV appearance on “Blind Date” in 1993 to a distinguished career as a male revue artist AKA a male stripper, traveling all over the UK & Europe, Gav went on to become one of the UK’s most successful online health & fitness coaches having helped 100’s of clients in the last 15 years to health & weight loss success.

His unique take on fat loss has led to him building a community of 36,000+ followers on LinkedIn.

What we discuss:

Understanding self-development vs. shelf development
Aligning your words w/ your actions is the ultimate optimization tool
Keys to defining your passion
Lessons from the strip club (what you do is not who you are)

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Fastest way to stunt growth; keep with the status quo Aug 03, 2021

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Status quo sometimes runs rampant in many different industries; Professional sports, sales teams, real estate, the non-profit sector, entrepreneurship, or fortune 500 companies. Just because something has been done one way for a long period of time doesn't necessarily mean that it's the best way to do it.

What I discuss:

Look for data & truth
Ask questions
Be willing to accept truth over "We've always done it this way"
Look for potential flaws in the "machine"

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Nick Harris | Transitioning to a higher level (perspectives of a pro-athlete) Jul 27, 2021

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My guest this week is Nick Harris who is starting his second year in the NFL. Nick gives great insights into what it takes to have success during transitions. Transitioning to a higher level of sport, business or lifestyle takes discipline of mastering the daily routines.

Nick was a highly decorated center from the University of Washington. He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. He's expected to do big things for the Browns this year.

What we discuss:

Time management skills
Finding your routine for success
The importance of seeking out leaders who are willing to help you in your pursuit
Being a good human > Being a good football player
The attributes of a great teammate
Keys to overcoming burnout

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Becky Morrison | Unhappiness isn't a problem to solve, it's a puzzle Jul 22, 2021

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Becky Morrison's mission is to spread joy. She believes that happiness is an internal job and that most people can live happier, easier lives if they get clear on what matters most to them and then develop a plan to do more of that and less of the rest. People and processes are at the heart of the work that she has done for the last 20+ years in corporations, law firms - as both a lawyer and administrator - and small businesses. Now she's using that experience coupled with her own journey to help people supercharge their success and happiness.

She is a lawyer turned UC Berkeley Certified Executive Coach who is passionate about helping driven professionals live easier, happier, priority-aligned (whole) lives by:

- finding clarity;

- taking the next steps in their career;

- overcoming overwhelm;

- going from idea to action; and

- stepping into their authentic leadership presence.

What we discussed:

Aligning with your purpose to find fulfillment
Defining leadership and how to use it
Money is not always the answer to finding happiness
How to make the best decisions (have a system)

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James Donaldson | Standing above the crowd Jul 13, 2021

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The 7-foot-2-inch James Donaldson is best known for his years with the Seattle SuperSonics. He also was a star player in his younger days for Washington State University and played 11 seasons for other National Basketball Association teams.

He started a successful physical therapy business in 1989 but then hit hard times in 2015 after open-heart surgery. His mother died, his wife left him, his business failed, his savings evaporated and he even considered suicide.

But then came the suicide of WSU football star Tyler Hilinski, which shocked him and convinced him to get back on his feet and continue on with his life.

He started a foundation, yourgiftoflife.org to further the conversation about mental health and suicide. And he's written a book "Celebrating Your Gift of Life."

What we discussed:

The business of sports and how not to take things personally (it's a business)
How to put your personal development "team" together
Suicide prevention (the stigma of mental health for pro-athletes)
The importance of staying connected during a crisis
Finding your purpose in life

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Les Spellman | Turning Pain into Production Jun 22, 2021

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Les Spellman has emerged as one of America's elite speed performance coaches - training NFL and USA Rugby players, Olympians, NCAA athletes, plus emerging high school and youth level kids across a variety of sports.

We believe that speed is not only an inherent trait but an essential skill that can be mastered -- the X factor that separates good from great. We help athletes & coaches by mastering speed through biomechanics, advanced technical training, and individualized programs.

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