700: Peter Shankman, Founder of HARO and Author of Faster Than Normal
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Farnoosh Torabi
4.7 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 7 March 2018
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
This episode is probably my quickest interview yet...but it should come as no surprise, as today’s guest is the one and only Peter Shankman, author of Faster Than Normal. Indeed, this interview was fast…and anything but normal. And that’s why I think you’ll love it. Peter, as he describes in his bio, is a "spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage."
Peter is an author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker. He is famous for founding HARO, which stands for Help a Reporter Out. It is the most popular sourcing service in the English-speaking world, connecting journalists and bloggers with relevant expert sources to meet journalists’ demanding deadlines and enable brands to tell their stories. He built and sold this fast-growing website in 2.5 years. Again, faster than normal.
Peter has some unconventional beliefs around money. For example, if you want to make more money, you have to first spend it. He offers some specific examples. Plus where to invest your money this year? It involves a four-letter word :)
Peter’s book is Faster Than Normal. For more visit Shankman.com. He is on Twitter @PeterShankman.
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| 0:00.0 | So Money episode 700, Peter Shankman, entrepreneur and author of Faster Than Normal. |
| 0:07.0 | You're listening to So Money, with award-winning Money Guru Farnu Faru Karabi. |
| 0:13.4 | Each day made a 30 minute dose of financial inspiration |
| 0:16.7 | from the world's top business minds, authors, influencers, |
| 0:20.4 | and from Farnuks herself. Looking for ways to save on gas or double your double coupons? |
| 0:26.0 | Sorry, you're in the wrong place. |
| 0:29.0 | Seeking profound ways to live a richer, happier life. |
| 0:32.0 | Welcome to So Money. |
| 0:35.5 | Welcome to So Money, everyone. |
| 0:37.4 | Welcome back. |
| 0:38.3 | Welcome back to the show. |
| 0:39.2 | I'm your host, Farnish Terabi. |
| 0:42.3 | All right, so this is, I think, a good thing. |
| 0:45.0 | It may not sound like a good thing, but once you listen, I think you'll be pleased. |
| 0:50.0 | This episode is probably my quickest interview. |
| 0:53.3 | Not to say that it's my worst interview, |
| 0:55.0 | but it just went fast, okay? |
| 0:56.9 | And it should not have come as any surprise to me |
| 0:59.2 | because our guest today is the one and only |
| 1:01.8 | Peter Shankman, author of Faster Than Normal. |
| 1:06.0 | Indeed, this interview went quickly and it was anything but normal. |
| 1:10.6 | And I do think that's why you're going to love it. |
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