Shari Fitzpatrick built one of the most iconic gifting brands in America—Shari’s Berries—from a $1,500 credit card in her apartment. What started as a simple idea turned into a multi-million-dollar national brand.

Then… she lost it all.

After 22 years of building her company, Shari faced one of the toughest challenges an entrepreneur can experience—losing control of the business she created. But instead of quitting, she chose to rebuild.

In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Shari shares the real story behind her rise, her loss, and her comeback. From betrayal and heartbreak to faith, family, and finding a deeper purpose, this is a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it truly means to win.

Today, Shari is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of new ventures like Bed & Berries, helping others “sweeten their soul” while continuing to build, serve, and give back.

🎤 See Shari & Mark LIVE

Shari Fitzpatrick and Mark Haney will both be speaking at the Placer Valley Business Summit on April 23rd—a full day of inspiration, entrepreneurship, and community.

👉 Register here: https://www.placerbusinesssummit.com/

👉 If you're an entrepreneur—or anyone facing a setback—this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Shari:
Website: https://www.sharifitzpatrick.com/

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If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
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Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​
Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​
Website: http://haneybiz.com​
Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​
Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney
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This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked strategies in entrepreneurship: buying businesses instead of starting them.

Kasey Cotulla, owner of Delta Print Group, built a $65M+ company (on track for $75M+) not by launching startups—but by acquiring and scaling existing businesses across Northern California.

Starting as a forklift driver in a Sacramento print shop, Kasey worked his way up, eventually buying into a struggling company during the Great Recession. From there, he executed a powerful M&A (mergers and acquisitions) strategy, acquiring more than a dozen companies and building one of the largest commercial print and mail operations in the region.

In this conversation, we break down:
• Why buying a business can be smarter than starting one
• How to find and evaluate acquisition opportunities
• Financing strategies (SBA loans, seller financing, partnerships)
• How to integrate and scale acquired companies
• Lessons from building a $75M business in a “mature” industry

If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or operator looking to grow, this episode will change how you think about building a business.

Learn more here:
Website: www.deltaprintgroup.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deltaprintgroup/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deltaprintgroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-print-group/

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If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.
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Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​...
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
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Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​
Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​
Website: http://haneybiz.com​
Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​
Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney
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This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.

#thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur
#PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento
#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor
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What does it really take to build a custom dream home?

In this episode, we sit down with Paul and Rachel Hills—award-winning designers and builders behind some of the most impressive high-end custom homes in Northern California, Tahoe, and beyond.

From architecture and construction to interior design, they walk through what separates an average home from a truly exceptional one.

We also explore a unique project involving the construction of an underground bunker, complete with a secret door and a Browning vault door designed for security. Built with the help of a specialized bunker construction company, this hidden bunker showcases the level of planning, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that goes into high-end custom builds.

It’s a fascinating look at how far custom home design can go—combining functionality, creativity, and long-term thinking into one cohesive vision.

Website: https: //www.thehillsgroup.ca/
Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/hillsdesigngroup/
Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/hillsdesignandconstruction/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hills-group/
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If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.
-
Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​...
-
Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
-
Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​
Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​
Website: http://haneybiz.com​
Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​
Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney
-
This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.

#thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur
#PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento
#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor
#Podcast