Rey Ybarra, (Episode 31) invited me out to the Conversations with Shark Tank Winners book launch in the Northern Trust Bank in downtown Los Angeles on September 17, 2013. The event was attended by many people who had appeared on Shark Tank, including, Jennie Nigrosh from the Green Garmento, Jim Tselikis from Cousins Maine Lobster, Brandon Marz from Marz Sprays, Aly Lessor from Cozy Bug, T.J. Hale, the host of the Shark Tank Podcast, and many other successful entrepreneurs and business owners.

Rey Ybarra and Zeb Welborn

The event was a blast, as we got to mingle with some of the Shark Tank entrepreneurs and we even had a panel discussion with several of the business owners themselves where they shared how they got on the show, the impact the show has had on their businesses and how excited they were to be in Rey’s new multimedia book.

Rey appeared in Episode 31 of the Defining Success Podcast where he shared with our listeners the stories of failure and success that the entrepreneurs who appeared on Shark Tank have faced.  Because we got along so well and Rey valued my opinion, he asked me to review his book before the launch.  You can see my book review of Conversations with Shark Tank Winners here – http://www.sharktankeffect.com/book-reviews.

I feel very fortunate to have met Rey Ybarra and those who have appeared on the show Shark Tank.  Rey’s book has a lot of very interesting insights about the guest who have appeared on the hit ABC Reality TV Show Shark Tank and I’d definitely recommend Conversations with Shark Tank Winners to any entrepreneur looking to build a successful business.

Thank you Rey for including me and giving me the opportunity to interview you, to invite me to your book launch and for all the kind words and exposure you’ve given to the Defining Success Podcast.  Great job!

Johnny GK, aka Johnny Hakim, the owner of Greenskeeper.org invited me to play in a Greenskeeper.org Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 27 at Malibu Golf Club.  He paired me up with former Defining Success Podcast guest, Jay Miller and a new friend of his, Alexandra O’Laughlin.

Greenskeeper.org Golf Tournament

You may remember Johnny Hakim and Jay Miller as previous guests on the Defining Success Podcast.  Johnny Hakim is the owner of Greenskeeper.org and if you’re a golfer, I strongly encourage you to check them out.

Greenskeeper.org provides a variety of services including: golf course information, score/index tracking, maintenance and aeration alerts, schedules golf outings and gives golfers an opportunity to socialize and connect with one another online.

Jay Miller is the Director of Business Development for Golf Card International and he and I just finalized plans to offer a free 3-month trial membership to Golf Card International for anyone who is associated with 19th Hole Media.  If you’re interested in getting your FREE golf card, please go here – http://19thholemedia.com/special-offer-free-membership-to-golf-card-international-sign-up-for-the-19th-hole/

Alexandra O’Laughlin is a collegiate level golfer and successful model.  She plans on working in the golf industry for years to come, perhaps working for the Golf Channel or reporting on golf for television.

Almost a Double Eagle

We had a great time at the tournament and it was a great success.  I even almost had a double eagle with the ball lending centimeters from the hole, leaving me with a three foot putt for eagle which I made.  It’s always a great time to get in a round of golf with successful people, especially three golfers whom I admire and get along with really well.

After being a guest on the Defining Success Podcast, Johnny Hakim and I have decided to write a book for golf course owners, and general managers on how to use social media to reach more golfers and encourage golfers to play golf more often.  We have been working feverishly and hope to be done with the book within the next couple of months.

Stay tuned for more exciting news from Greenskeeper.org and Welborn Media in our next Defining Success Podcast newsletter!