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Michael Dodsworth: How Fanfare Is Reinventing the Art of the Product Drop
Michael Dodsworth is the founder and CEO of Fanfare, a platform designed to transform product launches, brand events, and collaborations into seamless, unforgettable experiences. Under his leadership, Fanfare helps companies create deeper customer connections, boost engagement, and capture actionable insights from every interaction. By blending technology with human-centered design, Michael is redefining how brands build […]

Dr. Melissa Patton: Leading Through Grit, Growth & Real-World Resilience
Dr. Melissa Patton is a transformation strategist, fractional COO, and the founder of Patton Consulting Group. With over two decades of experience, she partners with mission-driven leaders to scale organizations with clarity, cohesion, and resilience. From education and aerospace to STEM and workforce development, Melissa’s work empowers teams to align strategy with execution while cultivating […]

Susan Schramm: De-Risking Growth and Moving People Into Action
Susan Schramm is a strategic advisor, speaker, and author dedicated to helping leaders turn big ideas into lasting impact. As the founder of Go to Market Impact, she partners with mission-driven organizations to navigate high-stakes strategies with clarity and confidence. With a background leading initiatives at Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Siemens, and Nokia, […]

Chad Ackerman: Making Passive Investing Approachable, Practical & Profitable
Chad Ackerman is the founder of CARE and Chad Ackerman Real Estate, as well as a certified FocalPoint Business Coach. After a 25+ year career in corporate leadership, Chad made a decisive leap into entrepreneurship and real estate investing—co-founding Left Field Investors, a fast-growing passive investing community that was later acquired by BiggerPockets and rebranded […]

Aaron Trahan: From Chaos to Clarity – A Performance Mindset for Scalable Growth
Aaron Trahan is a business coach, advisor, and former corporate executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth consumer businesses. By age 30, he was leading a billion-dollar retail brand, building a reputation for scaling teams, operations, and profitability. Today, Aaron helps B2C companies implement customized operating systems that drive clarity, execution, and sustainable […]

Manny Skevofilax – How to Scale Your Business Without Losing Profit or Control
Manny Skevofilax is a consultant, speaker, and author who helps business owners overcome growth challenges, improve profitability, and achieve financial freedom. Since 2003, he has specialized in strategic planning, financial analysis, and operational efficiency to deliver real results. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Manny holds a B.S. in Business and an M.S. in Finance from […]

Derek Zahler – From Special Forces to Sustainable Solutions – Leading Through Innovation
Derek Zahler is a former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier turned entrepreneur and strategist, currently serving as Managing Partner at Linden Brock Equity Partners and founder of C-SixB. With a background in high-stakes operations and a mindset honed by elite military training, Derek now brings that same clarity, adaptability, and executional rigor to the business […]

Steve Landrum: Building Sales Teams That Win – The Mindset, Systems & Leadership Behind Growth
Steve Landrum is a seasoned national sales and business development executive with over 36 years of experience delivering B2B and B2C solutions across a wide range of industries. As the Principal of Etowah Sales Solutions, LLC, Steve serves as an Outsourced VP of Sales, helping businesses uncover their true value, streamline processes, and implement sustainable […]

Ambar Balderas: People-First Operations and the Future of Legal Leadership
Ambar Balderas is a trailblazing operations executive redefining how law firms think about leadership, accountability, and scalable growth. As Director of Operations at The Debt Defenders, she blends empathy with precision, crafting operational systems that reduce friction, empower people, and support long-term innovation. Ambar is committed to building firm infrastructure that doesn’t just support the […]

Joshua Kornitsky: Coaching with Curiosity – The Human Side of EOS
Joshua Kornitsky is a fourth-generation entrepreneur and Professional EOS Implementer® with more than 20 years of experience across technology, strategy, and business leadership. His career began in the automotive industry alongside his father, giving him early exposure to the complexities of running a family business. From there, he expanded into IT, software development, training, and […]

Alese Johnston: Turning Self-Storage into Smart Investing
Alese Johnston is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and speaker redefining what it means to age with vitality and purpose. As the co-founder of StorageTrader, the first platform enabling fractional investments in self-storage facilities, Alese brings over a decade of experience in the self-storage industry. She shares her insights in her book Beyond the Locks and […]

Darrin Glover – Developing Leaders and Building Systems That Last
Darrin Glover is a seasoned human resources executive and U.S. Navy veteran with over 20 years of experience leading personnel, building systems, and driving organizational success. Throughout his decorated military career, Darrin specialized as a Yeoman, serving on four ships, completing seven combat deployments, and excelling in leadership roles, including military recruiting and joint assignments […]

Todd Howard: The Power of Knowing What Makes You Different
Todd Howard, founder of Grow A Niche Business, is a seasoned product strategist and go-to-market expert with over 25 years of experience. He has launched and scaled a diverse range of niche ventures, each focused on delivering distinct, high-impact value. Today, Todd helps experienced coaches and advisors uncover their unique methodologies and transform their expertise […]

Eric Grafstrom – How to Capture the Value You’ve Built When It’s Time to Exit
Eric Grafstrom is the Founder and CEO of Exit Guide, an online platform designed to help small business owners get their businesses ready so they can sell someday. He began his career at Broadcast.com before joining Yahoo!, and has since served as an executive for dozens of early-stage technology companies in Silicon Valley. Through Exit […]

Donna Marshall-Payne – Legacy, Leadership, and the Power of Doing Far More
For more than 26 years, Mrs. Donna Marshall-Payne has dedicated her life and career to building legacies—not burdens—for families, entrepreneurs, and communities across the nation. As the visionary CEO of Doing Far More LLC, she leads with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to helping others achieve financial stability and generational success. As a seasoned […]

Daniella Granzotto – Wednesday Waffles | Turning a Viral Trend into a Cultural Shift
Daniella Granzotto is the Chief Growth Officer at Wednesday Waffles, where she’s leading the charge in redefining digital connection through an innovative social app aimed at fostering authentic human relationships. With a mission to combat algorithm-driven isolation, Daniella is pioneering user acquisition and engagement strategies that fuel the anti-social media movement. Before joining Wednesday Waffles, Daniella […]

Eric Mulvin – Pac Biz Outsourcing | How to Scale a Global Company Without Sacrificing Culture
Eric Mulvin is the CEO of Pac Biz Outsourcing, a leading provider of customer support solutions for B2C e-commerce businesses. With a strong background in outsourcing and service operations, Eric has grown Pac Biz into a trusted global partner by integrating Human Intelligence (HI) with AI technologies to deliver efficient, scalable, and high-quality support. His leadership is […]

Dr. Bruno Cignacco with Human Oriented Enterprise
Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco (PhD) is an international business consultant, TEDx speaker, and university professor with over 30 years of experience advising companies on international trade, marketing, and compassionate leadership. A Senior Fellow of the UK’s Higher Education Academy, Dr. Cignacco is widely recognized for bridging business success with human-centered principles. He is the author […]

Roberto Capodieci with SimFly
Roberto Capodieci is a pioneer in blockchain and decentralized technologies, known for his innovative contributions to the field and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With decades of technical expertise, Roberto has served as a CTO, entrepreneur, author, and speaker, sharing his vision for a decentralized future. Through his ventures and public […]

Tim Hewson with USLegalWills
Tim Hewson is the co-founder of USLegalWills.com, an innovative online platform that has helped over 500,000 people create Wills and estate planning documents with ease. Originally from the UK and now based in Canada, Tim launched the service in 2001 to break down barriers in end-of-life planning. Under his leadership, the platform has expanded its […]

Ryan Mack with Main Street
Ryan Mack, widely known as The Financial Evangelist, is a nationally acclaimed financial educator, author, and media contributor dedicated to promoting economic empowerment. As president of Main Street and a graduate of the University of Michigan Business School, Ryan has spent decades making financial literacy accessible to underserved communities. From hosting Dollars and Sense on […]

Robert Danna with Global Curiosity Institute
Robert Danna brings over 50 years of diverse leadership experience across science, engineering, military service, technology, and human capital strategy. A former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, physicist, consulting engineer, and executive at Deloitte, Bob’s journey reflects a “career lattice” shaped by his unwavering curiosity and adaptability. Now retired, he serves as a Fellow at the […]

Raymond (RJ) Grimshow with ABLE Leadership
Raymond (RJ) Grimshaw is the Founder of ABLE Leadership and former CEO of UniFi Equipment Finance, where he scaled the company from $14M to $250M. A recognized expert in intrapreneurship and business growth, RJ now mentors leaders on how to think like owners and use AI responsibly through his platform, The AI CEO. With decades […]

Paul Malott with Automations24
Paul Malott is the Founder and CEO of Automations24, a cutting-edge automation consultancy helping growing businesses eliminate operational friction and scale smarter through no-code automation. With over 15 years of experience spanning procurement, systems strategy, and digital transformation, Paul has helped both Fortune 500 enterprises and lean startups build automation infrastructure that actually works. His […]

Anneliese Vance with Never Miss a Moment Consulting
Anneliese Vance—also known as the Neurospicy Mommy—is a dynamic fractional CMO, marketing vendor broker, podcaster, and self-proclaimed human jungle gym to her two young children. As the co-founder of Never Miss a Moment Consulting, LLC, she helps fathers of family-owned businesses shift from feeling torn between providing financially or emotionally, to a place where they […]

Debbie Longo with Life In Bloom NY
Debbie Longo is an executive behavioral coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Life In Bloom NY, a consulting firm that transforms leadership performance and workplace culture through strategic behavioral change. With over 20 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, and behavioral strategy, Debbie works with executives and business owners to identify and shift the […]

Nathan Turner with Earnest Investing
Nathan Turner is a seasoned mortgage note investor and the visionary behind Earnest Investing, a firm dedicated to helping individuals achieve passive income through note investing. With a strong foundation in real estate, Nathan made the strategic pivot from traditional property ownership to mortgage notes—an asset class that allows investors to diversify their portfolios while […]

Yara Banks with BNX Business Advisors
Yara Banks is a resilient and visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, and business operations. As the CEO of BNX Business Advisors, a certified small business consultancy, Yara partners with small and mid-sized companies to build strong HR infrastructures, develop high-performing teams, and prepare for contract readiness in […]

Dr. Jacopo Iasiello with Luxury Wealth Group
Jacopo Iasiello is the CEO and Founder of Luxury Wealth Group, a globally respected entrepreneur, and a shining example of turning adversity into prosperity. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Jacopo’s journey began with entrepreneurial inspiration at the age of 11 and took a dramatic turn after a promising soccer career was cut short by […]

Derrick Thompson with Microsoft
Derrick Thompson is a seasoned technology leader with nearly 20 years of experience driving innovation and growth in the IT and cloud industries. Having held influential roles at IBM, Citrix, and Google Cloud, Derrick brings a proven track record of shaping partner ecosystems, advancing technical enablement, and scaling business development strategies across diverse sectors. Currently […]

Chris Carter with Approyo
Chris Carter is a dynamic entrepreneur, four-time best-selling author, and global thought leader in SAP and artificial intelligence. As the founder of multiple companies—Approyo, MugatuAI, and Charging Bunny—Chris is known for helping businesses leverage cutting-edge technology to operate faster, smarter, and more efficiently. His companies specialize in SAP migrations, S/4HANA upgrades, AI implementation, and sustainable […]

David Fradin with Spice Catalyst
David Fradin is a globally respected product management leader and the founder of Spice Catalyst, known for his expertise in guiding companies to develop and launch successful products. With a background that includes being classically trained at Hewlett-Packard and later recruited by Apple, David played a pivotal role in bringing the first hard disk drive […]

Curtis Mohler with Crew Logistics
Curtis Mohler is the Director of Strategic Operations & Integration at Crew Logistics, where he plays a key executive leadership role in driving strategy, growth, and operational excellence across the company’s public and private sector engagements. With 39 years of experience spanning the university, military, defense, and commercial sectors, Curtis brings unmatched expertise in federal […]

James Castleberry with LeaderEI
James L. Castleberry is a retired U.S. military officer and the founder of Castleberry Coaching & Consulting and CEO of LeaderEI, a firm specializing in leadership development through emotional intelligence (EQ) strategies. With more than 25 years of leadership experience across the military, government, and private sectors, James helps organizations achieve measurable business results through […]

Michael Agri with North Atlantic Consultants
Michael Agri is a seasoned Technology Advisor and founder of North Atlantic Consultants, a firm that specializes in helping businesses navigate the complex world of IT, telecom, cloud services, and cybersecurity. With over 16 years of experience, Michael works as an independent agent—offering no-cost, unbiased guidance by connecting clients with hundreds of vetted technology providers. […]

Pardeep Singh with T3RA Logistics
Pardeep Singh is a U.S. military veteran and the co-founder of T3RA Logistics, a veteran-owned logistics firm dedicated to delivering precision-driven, technology-powered freight solutions. Founded in 2021, T3RA was built on the values of service, discipline, and adaptability—traits deeply rooted in Pardeep’s military background and translated into a thriving entrepreneurial journey. In his conversation with […]

Andrew Bolton with TechRescue
Andrew Bolton is the CEO and Co-Founder of TechRescue LLC, a 24/7 tech support and cybersecurity company dedicated to helping seniors, families, and small businesses across the U.S. stay connected and protected. With a Harvard finance degree and a background in Wall Street and private equity, Andrew leverages his expertise to build a company that […]

Lyndsay Dowd with Heartbeat for Hire
Lyndsay Dowd is a globally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, two-time author, and podcast host with nearly 30 years of experience leading high-performing teams and transforming organizational cultures. As the founder of Heartbeat for Hire, she helps executives and teams build irresistible, results-driven cultures that attract top talent, inspire collaboration, and fuel growth. Her award-winning […]

Raj Khedun with Keep Fit Kingdom
Raj Khedun is a London-based wellbeing and transformation coach, and a passionate leader at Keep Fit Kingdom, an organization on a mission to help a billion people live happily to 100 years old and achieve the healthiest version of themselves. With over 15 years of experience in relationship and personal transformation coaching, Raj combines ancient […]

Andrea Tsakanikas with Crew Logistics
Andrea Tsakanikas is the founder and CEO of Crew Logistics, an Austin-based, women-owned business specializing in large-scale workforce housing and logistics solutions for government and commercial clients. With a career spanning the logistics, property, and facility management industries, Andrea has led her company to become a trusted GSA Lodging Contractor—earning over 150 government contracts from […]

Drasko Raicevic with Peacefully Ambitious CEO
Drasko Raicevic is the founder and head coach at Peacefully Ambitious CEO, where he helps founders and CEOs turn stress into peace so they can enjoy their success without sacrificing their well-being. With over 250 entrepreneurs coached, Drasko specializes in guiding high-achievers through burnout recovery and into sustainable, ease-filled business growth. In his conversation with […]

Justin Abrams with Aryo Consulting Group
Justin Abrams is the founder and CEO of Aryo Consulting Group, a strategic consulting firm that serves as the unbiased growth engine for small and mid-sized businesses. Specializing in increasing total enterprise value, Justin helps clients cut unnecessary marketing spend while implementing smart, scalable acquisition models—all without sacrificing EBITDA margins. In his conversation with Trisha […]

Transformational Executive Daniel Friker
Daniel Friker is a visionary executive with over 20 years of experience leading global sales teams in the HR services sector, serving Fortune 500 clients across energy, manufacturing, higher education, life sciences, and technology. With a master’s degree in Human Resources focused on HR Analytics and multiple AI certifications, Daniel brings a data-driven, innovation-focused approach […]

Corey Harlock with KeyHire Solutions
Corey Harlock is the founder of KeyHire Solutions©, a talent strategy and acquisition consulting firm that helps small businesses—typically in the $5–25 million revenue range—scale successfully by hiring the right people at the right time. With his Strategic Talent Scaling System© and KeyOwner Stages© framework, Corey empowers business owners to move from reactive hiring to […]

Dr. Tangela Harris with Six Figure Chicks
Dr. Tangela Harris is a Gulf War U.S. Army Veteran, transformation coach, international speaker, and author committed to helping others live by design—not by default. As the visionary behind God & I, Do… My Vow, she inspires people to reconnect with their faith, purpose, and personal power through daily intentional living. Her movement encourages self-care […]

Robert Danna with Global Curiosity Institute
Robert Danna brings over 50 years of diverse leadership experience across science, engineering, military service, technology, and human capital strategy. A former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, physicist, consulting engineer, and executive at Deloitte, Bob’s journey reflects a “career lattice” shaped by his unwavering curiosity and adaptability. Now retired, he serves as a Fellow at the […]

Dr. Madhuri Vasudevan with Baylor College of Medicine and The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Dr. Madhuri Vasudevan is a board-certified endocrinologist and faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine, known for her integrative approach to healing that unites science, nutrition, and holistic wellness. Through her work—especially with veterans at the VA—she empowers patients to thrive by harnessing their body’s natural ability to heal, using both medical therapies and lifestyle-based […]

Sharyn and Hank Yuloff with Yuloff Creative
Hank and Sharyn Yuloff are the dynamic duo behind Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, a business coaching firm dedicated to helping small businesses grow through personalized marketing, sales, HR, and systems strategies. With over 35 years of experience, Hank is a seasoned marketing tactician in advertising and public relations, while Sharyn brings deep expertise in online […]

Professional Clothier Madison Guillory
Madison Guillory is a Houston-based Professional Image Consultant who helps busy professionals elevate their style and confidence through custom clothing and personalized wardrobe solutions. Representing Tom James, the world’s largest maker of custom clothing, Madison specializes in creating bespoke and made-to-measure garments—from suits and shirts to jeans and casualwear—delivered directly to clients at their home […]

Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros with Next Level University
Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros are the co-founders of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast dedicated to helping heart-driven individuals achieve real, lasting growth. Through daily episodes and coaching programs, they empower clients and listeners with practical tools, raw honesty, and a commitment to personal excellence. In their conversation with Trisha Stetzel, […]