From Shark Tank to Startup Whisperer: Anthony Franco on Selling Smarter

From negotiating with Kevin O'Leary to helping founders avoid costly mistakes, this episode is packed with raw insights on when to sell, how to spot real traction, and why retirement is overrated when you're addicted to solving problems.🔗 Guest Links🌐 Website: https://usalaunchpartners.com🎧 Podcast: How to Founder with Chris & Anthony📱 LinkedIn: Anthony Franco on LinkedIn🔔 Call to ActionExplore Anthony Franco’s latest venture helping brands launch in the U.S. at https://usalaunchpartners.com.Connect with him and check out the How to Founder podcast for deeper startup conversations.🎯 Want to elevate your podcast game or join as a guest?Edit your podcasts like a pro:👉 https://get.descript.com/mrzy10nwivuqBe my guest or start your podcast journey:👉 https://www.joinpodmatch.com/nickkuhne⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics00:00 – Intro: Meet Anthony Franco – 6x founder, Shark Tank veteran, startup whisperer01:00 – Shark Tank secrets: What’s scripted and what’s not02:30 – Getting a deal with Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful)03:30 – What Anthony does now: Helping others launch and exit04:15 – Patent writing: The mysterious language of inventions05:45 – When is the right time to sell a company?07:00 – Lessons from refusing deals and learning the hard way08:30 – What motivates Anthony today? Spoiler: It's not beaches or golf09:45 – The myth of work-life balance and why work is life10:30 – What's next: small bets, new ventures, and staying curious11:45 – A dream for modern local manufacturing powered by AI12:30 – Why dealing with investors isn't always worth it13:15 – Is Anthony tired of winning? His humble take on success and failure Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.