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Rich Horwath CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich has trained more than 50,000 managers on strategic thinking. He is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best selling author on strategy and has appeared on ABC, NBC and FOX TV.    Beth Kanter is the author of Beth’s Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media, one of the longest running and most popular blogs for nonprofits.  She co-authored the book titled “The Networked Nonprofit” with Allison Fine published by J Wiley in 2010 that received Honorable Mention for the Terry McAdams Award.       Jeffrey T. Jones owner of the Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Jones in Charleston WV, specializes in the areas of solving IRS and State Tax Problems and Personal Injury Litigation. He is the a bestselling author of the book “Protect and Defend”, has been invited by the IRS to speak at their seminars on behalf of taxpayers and has written Special Reports dealing with business payroll taxes and ways to solve your IRS problems.     Tru Pettigrew is the founder of Tru Access (www.tru-access.com)  the nation's fastest growing Inspiration and Empowerment resource for Multicultural Millennials and the brands looking to employ and connect with them. Pettigrew spent 20 years  making it in Corporate America as a high level marketing executive at advertising and marketing agencies helping brands understand how to make money off of the millennial generation.

18 Juni 20131h 6min

Dr. Linda McCarthy has a Ph.D in Metaphysical Counseling,and  is a Board Certified Life Strategies Coach with the American Assn. of Drugless Practitioners. She is a member of the American Holistic Medical Assn.,and a Co-Author of the #1 best-selling book “The Wellness Code”. Linda is also an inspirational speaker, featured contributor to online magazines, and winner of the Editor’s Choice Award for the Wellness Code. Dr. Joseph Michelli  internationally sought-after public speaker, organizational consultant, and a  #1 New York Times bestselling business author who has worked with and written about customer-centric organizations such as Starbucks, Zappos, UCLA Health System, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Washington. Orrin Woodward co-authored two NY Times bestsellers - LeaderShift & Launching a Leadership Revolution. His first solo book RESOLVED: 13 Resolutions for LIFE made the Top 100 All-Time Best Leadership Books List and the resolutions are the framework for the top-selling Mental Fitness Challenge personal development program. Orrin has co-founded two multi-million dollar leadership companies and serves as the Chairman of the Board of LIFE.   Francis Jackson is an attorney who specializes in disability law for those seeking veterans disability benefits and social security disability benefits.  A founding partner of Jackson & MacNichol, he has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX network affiliates around the country.  He most recently appeared as a guest of Ben Glass on the “Consumer Advocate” show discussing benefits for veterans and social security disability benefits and how his practice allows him to make a difference in the lives of people facing disabilities.

17 Juni 20131h 4min

Blake Squires founder and CEO of MOVABLE, a company whose goal is to inspire movement in groups among people of all ages, with the mission of encouraging healthier lifestyles.  Mark Sanborn an international bestselling author and noted authority on leadership and customer service. Mark has served as the president of the National Speakers Association and is one of the youngest speakers ever to beinducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. Mark has authored eight books and nearly two dozen audio and video training programs including the bestselling books The Fred Factor, You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader, The Encore Effect and Up, Down or Sideways Richard Radulovich General Manager Plastaket Mfg. Co. Inc  Home of the Champion Juicer Carl Schumacher has been an Executive and Technical Recruiter for Electronic Search, a premier wireless staffing firm, since the year 2000. He is also President of Executive CareerCoaching where he works with individuals and groups as a Career Coach. Through his many years in the employment and staffing industry, he has successfully recruited and coached thousands of individuals in finding new jobs and expanding their careers.

14 Juni 20131h 2min

Elizabeth Potter Best Selling Author, 2012 Quilly Award winner and was recently a guest on the Brian Tracy Show aired on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox Affiliate stations.She owns LP Credit Resolution, a credit buying company that specializes in credit card accounts. The company is committed to helping people re-build their lives.  Jones Loflin internationally-recognized speaker and author. His client list includes many of today’s top corporations and associations. His books include Juggling Elephants, Getting the Blue Ribbon, and Getting to It.   Ross Cohen represents clients in the areas of taxation and tax planning, wealth-transfer planning, estate planning, asset protection planning, business organizations, corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.   Eric Epstein adjunct instructor at Columbia Law School, an attorney, and the author of a new book, The 24-Hour Genius. The book is about pulling all-nighters, and how to make all-nighters a positive and effective part of your career strategy.  Dr. Daniel Scoggin  founding Chief Executive Officer of Great Hearts Academies, a network of liberal arts, K-12 charter schools in Phoenix Arizona.  Dan’s background is as a teacher, basketball coach, and entrepreneur and he has overseen the growth of Great Hearts from one school to now 16, serving 7,400 students.  Great Hearts is launching a national growth plan starting in Texas.  The goal of all Great Hearts schools is educate for the life-long pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.  All kids go to college, but more importantly scholars graduate with a great heart.

13 Juni 20131h 5min

Deanna Berry Partner/Creative Director at Berry McWhorter Strategies.Berry McWhorter is a consulting firm specializing in top and bottom line growth.  Harry Paul internationally sought-after speaker who delivers upbeat, fun and informative presentations that make a difference. He helps organizations increase productivity by engaging and energizing employees to be and do their best while helping the company reach its goals. Harry is the co-author of six business books including FISH! A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results, one of the best-selling business books of all time.    Jessica Stackpoole founder and CEO of EventPro  Strategies, one of the leading event and experiential marketing staffing and execution agencies in the US and Canada. Jessica has guided the company’s evolution from a one-woman shop in Asheville, North Carolina to a $15+ million dollar enterprise with offices across the country.  Daven Michaels super entrepreneur and CEO of 123Employee has made a career of living the American dream.Best selling music and television producer, NYT Best Selling Author, speaker & entrepreneur, Daven shows the little guys how to play ball with the big corporations and beat them at their own game. Since writing his first book ‘Outsource This’, ‘Your complete resource to the world of outsourcing, Daven Michaels has become an advocate for small business owners.  Arjun Dev Arora CEO / Founder of ReTargeter. Also as an angel investor and adviser to a dozen companies.

12 Juni 20131h 3min

Kevin Heupel Debt Relief Expert and Attorney who has been featured in USA Today's Legal Elite and has helped thousands of good people get out of debt.  In March 2013, Kevin recently became a best-selling author on Amazon with his book: Get off the Financial Roller Coaster.”   Christopher Music known as The Financial Prosperity Coach. He is a 20-year veteran of the financial planning profession and a best-selling author and financial expert.    He also created a the Private Practice Millionaire audio program and just signed a publishing deal to co-author a book with Steve Forbes of Forbes Magazine called SuccessOnomics, which will launch later this year. Christopher is the Founder of Econologics Results-Based Financial Planning for Professionals and is President of Econologics Financial Advisors, his financial planning company.  Connie Green former classroom teacher and real estate appraiser who left it all behind to come online in 2006. Connie is a bestselling author and international speaker who teaches people on six continents how to become successful online entrepreneurs.  Jim Kouzes co author with Barry Posner of the award winning and best selling book The Leadership Challenge, with over 2 million copies sold and available in 22 language. He is also the Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University  Rick Murray has a wide and varied background that includes entrepreneurial endeavors and non-profit association executive. Mr. Murray has seen tremendous success by using the same formula he has always used; developing relationships with businesses for mutual success and surrounding himself with a team of people believing in a common goal.

11 Juni 20131h 9min

Norm Blumenthal an attorney for workers and consumers and one of our regular contributor. Dr. Marc Kossmann is a psychologist and entrepreneur specializing in online video marketing. His business partner, Charlie Seymour Jr, is a video-crazed Wharton MBA marketer with a passion for story telling that calls people to action. David Daneshgar Co-Founder of the Online Floral Marketplace, BloomNation.com- a site that makes sending local floral masterpieces a breeze Robert Allen has been teaching ordinary people how to achieve extraordinary success and financial freedom for over 30 years. He is the author of some of the most influential financial books of all time including the New York Times mega-bestsellers Creating Wealth, Nothing Down, Multiple Streams of Income and The One Minute Millionaire

10 Juni 20131h 7min

Matthew Biren founding partner of the West Los Angeles lawfirm Biren/ Katzman, trial lawyers. Mr. Biren and his firm exclusively represent plaintiffs who have suffered catastrophic injuries.He has been a board member of consumer attorney and trial lawyer organizations and has been a frequent lecturer on trial practice and the representation of catastrophically injured plaintiffs.   Wendy Breault is the head trainer and owner of Vantage Youth Sports Performance . She is an active member and contributing author for the International Youth Conditioning Association. She specializes in girls basketball and volleyball training, and has recently published her volleyball training program in the IYCA's Big Book of Programs.  She is a contributing and best selling author of the book "Definitive  Guide to Youth Athletic Strength and Conditioning and Performance.  Dr. Joe Rubino CEO of CenterForPersonalReinvention.com, is acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost experts on the topic of elevating self-esteem. He is a life-changing personal development and success coach on how to restore self-esteem, achieve business success, maximize joy and fulfillment in life and productivity.  He is known for his groundbreaking work in personal and leadership development, building effective teams, enhancing listening and communication skills, life and business coaching and optimal life planning.

7 Juni 20131h 1min