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Inside the Mind of a Builder: Teams, Culture, and Opportunity with Seth Price (Ep. 4)

Inside the Mind of a Builder: Teams, Culture, and Opportunity with Seth Price (Ep. 4)

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New York City shaped the way many people learned to navigate unpredictability, make decisions quickly, and operate independently.

In this episode, Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®, speaks with Seth Price, Managing Partner at Price Benowitz LLP and Founder of BluShark Digital, about the experiences that influenced his path as a lawyer and business owner. They explore how early environments, formative experiences, and real-world problem-solving influence long-term professional development. Through practical examples and lived moments, the conversation highlights how resourcefulness, structure, and adaptability show up across different stages of a career, whether in law, business, or leadership.

Gaffar and Seth discuss:

  • Early life experiences that encouraged practical decision-making
  • Lessons Seth learned while working in his father’s law practice
  • The first project that revealed Seth’s interest in building operations
  • How Seth developed systems to support two growing companies
  • Leadership habits that supported Seth’s development over time
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Seth Price is the co-founder of Price Benowitz LLP, a multi-state law firm serving clients across criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and more. He is also the founder of Blue Shark Digital, a digital marketing agency that helps law firms and service-based businesses grow through SEO, content, and strategic operations. A former trial attorney turned business builder, Seth speaks across the country on scaling, leadership, and the intersection of law and digital strategy.

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The views and opinions expressed are those of the program participants and are not necessarily those of MML Investors Services LLC.  The material is not intended as recommendations appropriate for you. You should strongly consider seeking advice from your own investment specialist. 

Gaffar Chowdhury is a registered representative of and offers securities through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. OSJ 530 Gaither Road, Suite 350, Rockville, MD  20850 (301)355-5800.

District Wealth Strategies is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC.

CRN#: CRN202812-10016234

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Building Spartan Shield: Lessons in Leadership, GovCon, and Growth with Jack Longanacre (Ep. 3)

Building Spartan Shield: Lessons in Leadership, GovCon, and Growth with Jack Longanacre (Ep. 3)

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From late nights fueled by Red Bull to building a 50+ person team, Jack Longanacre’s journey proves that growth is never a straight line.

In this episode, Gaffar Chowdhury, CAP®, sits down with Jack Longanacre, CPA, CGFM, MPA, President and CEO of Spartan Shield Solutions, to explore how a veteran’s discipline, a CPA’s precision, and an entrepreneur’s grit combined to create one of the fastest-growing outsourced CFO firms in the GovCon space.

Gaffar and Jack discuss:

  • Why grassroots companies shouldn’t copy Silicon Valley playbooks too early
  • The challenges of staffing and scaling in a specialized financial services firm
  • How government spending shifts and AI are reshaping GovCon
  • The lessons Jack carried from military service, mentorship, and early career experiences
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Jack Longanacre is the President & CEO of Spartan Shield Solutions, a veteran-owned fractional CFO and outsourced accounting firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. With nearly two decades of experience in GovCon and accounting, Jack leads a 50+ person team helping companies nationwide navigate finance, compliance, and growth. A former military servicemember and CPA firm leader, he has guided Spartan Shield to three consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

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The views and opinions expressed are those of the program participants and are not necessarily those of MML Investors Services LLC. The material is not intended as recommendations appropriate for you. You should strongly consider seeking advice from your own investment specialist.

Gaffar Chowdhury is a registered representative of and offers securities through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. OSJ 530 Gaither Road, Suite 350, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 355-5800.

District Wealth Strategies is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC.

CRN#: CRN202809-9611024

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