David Fisher
Program 230 David J.P. Fisher (D. Fish) is a speaker, coach, and best-selling author of Networking in the 21st Century: Why Your Network Sucks and What to Do About It. Building on 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and sales professional, he combines nuanced strategy and real-world tactics to help professionals become more effective,…
Matt Brennan
Program 229 Matt Brennan is a Chicago-based marketing writer who has helped businesses tell stories that sell since 2009. He specializes in blogging, website content, press releases, and other forms of marketing content. He’s helped publicly traded companies, school districts, and small to medium sized businesses with their content marketing goals. His marketing writing has…
Loren Weisman
Program 228 Business Advisor, Speaker and Author Loren Weisman applies Brand Precision Marketing for start up and established businesses as well as individual clients and entrepreneurs. Loren is a managing partner and co-founder of Leveraging Smart Inc. He is also the author of three music industry books including Wiley and Sons, Music Business for Dummies…
Christine MacNulty
Program 227 Christine MacNulty has forty years of experience as a consultant in long-term strategic planning for concepts as well as organizations, futures/foresight,technology forecasting, technology assessment, and related areas, as well as socio-cultural change. Early in her career she began to use workshops to gain leadership commitment to their strategic plans. For the last 20…
Clyde Riddlesbrood
Program 226 Clyde P Riddlesbrood, is the founder and owner of the Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company. Clyde grew up in the entertainment industry working with my father at a Dinner Theater in South Jersey and started his own theater company in 2000. He has personally been in over 5000 shows in his lifetime and as…
Steve Lubetkin
Program 225 Steve Lubetkin is an award-winning professional podcaster and video producer. In 2012, The Philadelphia Business Journal named him one of its “Social Media Stars” for his work in podcasting. But he has been on the cutting edge in using technology for communications and marketing for many decades. In fact, he was the first music writer…
Drake Reaux
Program 224 Thirteen years ago, Drake Reaux got his start in business by collecting fellow middle school peers desired music playlists pre iPod era, he then would go home to create and burn customized CD’s from Limewire and sell them. In December of 2010, Drake decided to drop out of Baylor University to pursue his…
Jeannette Seibly
Program 223 Jeannette Seibly is an internationally recognized and award winning business advisor for the past 24 years. Along the way, she guided the creation of three millionaires and million-dollar results for over 25 companies. Click here to purchase It’s Time to Brag! Business Edition: Five Amazing Steps to Sell Yourself.
Liz Strauss
Program 222 Liz Strauss is a Principal and CEO of GeniusShared, an organization dedicated to promoting achievement in the business community through understanding of how personal development fuels, defines, and limits (or amplifies) success. She is also founder of SOBCon, the game-changing business retreat that energized business growth and owner/author of the popular Successful-Blog (successful-blog.com).…
James Muir
Program 221 James Muir is a professional sales trainer, author, speaker and coach. He has an extensive background in healthcare where he has sold-to and spoken for the largest names in technology and healthcare including HCA, Tenet, Catholic Healthcare, Banner, Dell, IBM and others. Click here to purchase The Perfect Close: The Secret to Closing Sales – The…
Amy Van Atta Slater
Program 220 As an SVP of a leading technology company, highly sought after leadership mentor, keynote speaker and parent, Amy Van Atta Slater, through her insights on life, business, personal development, parenting and mindfulness, has inspired thousands of business professionals and creative thinkers to adjust, rethink and refocus in every field and walk of life.…
Tracey Ehman
Program 219 Tracey Ehman is the go-to person for your online presence, ensuring that you not only get “found” by your target audience, but that your website and social media efforts increase your revenues.
Dr. Natalie Forest
Program 218 Natalie Forest, PhD, America’s Leading Expert in Personal Performance, is Founder of Success Revolutions and Revolutionize Your Potential, a series of educational trainings for individuals and corporations across the globe. Natalie engages leaders, corporate teams, and entrepreneurs to identify consistencies for their success. Her engaging methods and techniques increase productivity, teamwork, retention, resulting…
Elizabeth Suárez
Program 217 Elizabeth Suárez is an accomplished practitioner, management consultant and expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Leadership. She is highly regarded as an author, speaker, facilitator, coach, strategist, trainer and mediator. As a bicultural and bilingual strategist, Elizabeth is an expert in providing an amicable environment where difficult issues can be successfully addressed and…
Stacey Blanchet
Program 216 Stacey Blanchet, is a Business woman that specializes on Public Relations and Brand Development. She started ‘Your Own Girl Friday” in 2005 and has been adding to her skill sets ever since. In 2010 she started “Blanchet Designs” as a small custom design house in San Diego and in one year she was…
Angela Sutcliffe
Program 215 Speaker, business consultant, storyteller and actor, Angela Sutcliffe has been in business longer than most people have even thought of owning a business. She’s been a regular panelist on french language radio and coach to the winner of Kevin O’Leary’s (of Shark Tank/Dragon’s Den fame) reality television show, Redemption Inc. And when she’s…
Susan McMullen
Program 214 Susan B. McMullen is a StoryBrand Strategist helping you to create an unforgettable brand (both personal and business) using your unique story(ies), so that you can attract your perfect clients and grow and monetize your business. She helps you take your past experiences, knowledge, expertise and passions and turn these into compelling stories…
Ava Diamond
Program 213 Ava Diamond focuses on results. She gives your people the “why”, the “how,” and the motivation to make things happen—a winning combination! She brings current, relevant content your audience can use to increase their performance. Ava is a featured author in Real World Management Strategies that Work, Speaking of Success, Mission Possible, and Success in High…
Megha Rodriguez
Program 212 Megha Rodriguez facilitates business owners standing out above the noise of social media and online marketing by empowering them to use their authentic voice in a manner that attracts their insatiable tribe of followers. Her one of a kind Social Enchantment™ process allows them to unleash their creativity so that they can focus…
Anthonette Klinkerman
Program 211 Anthonette Klinkerman designed Courtesy Bootcamp™ after teaching etiquette lessons to middle schoolers. She discovered a much-needed niche for a society that prefers everything to be in one-hour “boot camp” formats. The reception for Courtesy Bootcamp™ has been overwhelmingly positive, and one of her first year clients earned a national award in a Human…
Bryan Kramer
Program 210 Bryan Kramer is a renowned global speaker, consultant and trainer. He’s also one of the world’s foremost leaders in the art and science of sharing, and has been credited with instigating the #H2H human business movement in marketing and social. In a unique sharing experiment conducted in his recent TED Talk at IBM titled Why Sharing is Reimagining Our Future, Bryan…
Brian Basilico
Program 209 Brian Basilico is a internationally recognized online marketing expert, speaker, adjunct professor, and is also the award winning author of his best selling book “It’s Not About You, It’s About Bacon! Relationship Marketing In A Social Media World!” He is the Director of Direction at B2b Interactive Marketing, an internet marketing company that…
Joie Gharrity
Program 208 Joie Gharrity founder of 113 Branding is a Brand Strategist, Marketer, Author and Speaker. She worked in the Hollywood entertainment industry for 15+ years at top companies, such as Centropolis Entertainment and ABC Studios, in film, television, original web content and branded entertainment. She was encouraged and taught branding and marketing techniques by…
Nancy Tilton Hand
Program 207 Nancy Tilton Hand is an attorney, trainer, and coach. She has been training attorneys, mediators, and professionals in the essential skills of information management, communication, and negotiation since 2006. Her latest project, Beyond Rainmaking, is the result of 29 years of learning how to manage information better, faster, and with more accurate recall.…
David Avrin
Program 206 Business marketing pro David Avrin, CSP, is known as The Visibility Coach. A popular keynote speaker, consultant, and business coach, he has presented to enthusiastic audiences across North America and in more than 20 countries around the world. Avrin has worked with more than 3,000 company CEOs and other top leaders and their…
Brian G. Johnson
Program 205 Brian G. Johnson is a serial entrepreneur who is also an engaging speaker, product creator, #1 bestselling author, nurturing mentor, and passionate poodle wrangler. Since 2008 Brian has coached tens of thousands of wealth seekers, many of whom are successfully generating life-changing income. Brian’s high energy and zest for life translate well to…
Melodieann Whiteley
Program 204 Melodieann Whiteley is a network marketer, speaker, author, entrepreneur and coach. Click here to purchase Getting to Yes: Overcoming Network Marketing Objections.
Mark W. Schaefer
Program 203 Mark W. Schaefer, the author of The Tao of Twitter (2011 with new editions in 2012 and 2014), Return On Influence (2012), Born to Blog (2013), Social Media Explained (2014), and The Content Code (2015), is a globally-recognized educator, speaker, business consultant, and author. His well-known blog {grow} (www.businessesGROW.com), is one of the…
Jeffrey Hayzlett
Program 202 Jeffrey W. Hayzlett is a global business celebrity and speaker, author, contributing editor and host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett on Bloomberg Television. He is the CEO of The Hayzlett Group, an international consulting company focused on leading change and developing high growth companies. He lives in Sioux Falls, SD. Click here to purchase Think Big,…
Jane Treat and Nancy Geha
Program 201 Jane Treat and Nancy Geha intimately understand both the joys and challenges of being women in Middlehood. They will laughingly tell you that they had to live each chapter before they could write this book! Jane Treat is a writer and storyteller who has worked with women of all ages with life transitions,…
Diane Conklin
Program 200 Diane Conklin is an internationally known author, entrepreneur, marketing and business strategist, coach, consultant, implementation specialist and speaker. Diane is a direct response marketing expert who specializes in showing small business owners how to integrate their online and offline marketing strategies, media and methods, to get maximum results from their marketing dollars. Diane…
Sandy Jones-Kaminski Part 2
Program 199 Sandy Jones-Kaminski is a self-described networking enthusiast and accomplished communications and business development professional. She is also a former HR industry exec and recent VP of Networking for one of the largest chapters of the American Marketing Association and a former Chicago Greeter. Sandy knows how to make meaningful connections, cultivate relationships, host…
Sandy Jones-Kaminski Part 1
Program 198 Sandy Jones-Kaminski is a self-described networking enthusiast and accomplished communications and business development professional. She is also a former HR industry exec and recent VP of Networking for one of the largest chapters of the American Marketing Association and a former Chicago Greeter. Sandy knows how to make meaningful connections, cultivate relationships, host…
Tara Alemany
Program 197 Tara Alemany defies a simple definition. She is an award-winning author and speaker, as well as a serial entrepreneur. Her publishing company, Emerald Lake Books, benefits experts and thought leaders as they grow their business by taking their words from manuscript to masterpiece. Her consulting company, Aleweb Social Marketing helps authors and speakers…
Peter Shankman
Program 196 Peter Shankman is a successful PR professional who runs two companies. He is the founder of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), as well as the founder and CEO of ShankMinds, a virtual consulting service for international businesses, and The Geek Factory, Inc. a boutique social media, marketing and PR firm based in New…
Derek Champagne
Program 195 A true entrepreneur from an early age, Derek Champagne has always been interested in fostering connections and finding an audience, in both the marketing and music fields. Now CEO of The Artist Evolution, a marketing, design and practice management firm he founded in 2007, Champagne helps businesses of all budgets design and implement…
Dawn Raquel Jensen
Program 194 Dawn Raquel Jensen is 20-year technology-training veteran. She founded Virtual Options Coaching & Training in 2001 and it has evolved into one of Central Florida’s boutique Social Media Coaching & Social Business training firms. Dawn also resides as an outsourced social media consultant and digital marketing strategist for select companies. She provides long-term,…
Joyce Layman
Program 193 As a former wallflower in the world of business networking, Joyce’s passion is inspiring people to step out of their current habits and into the new opportunities and possibilities that are already surrounding them. Leveraging extensive training and experience in the science of mindset and the art of business connections, she provides the…
Heidi Richards Mooney
Program 192 Heidi Richards Mooney has been networking online since early 2001. She is the author of twelve wordpress blogs / writes for dozens of others. She is a social media strategist and content creator for several clients.Provides full and half-day trainings to help corporate employees leverage social media to get more done in less…
Judi Moreo
Program 191 Judi Moreo is a performance enhancement specialist whose unique approach to helping people succeed has made her one of the most sough-after keynote speakers in the nation at corporate seminars, leadership conferences, and conventions. She serves as president of Turning Point International which operates in the United States and South Africa. Click here to purchase You…
Gloria Rand
Program 190 Gloria Rand is a success and wellness coach, certified high performance speaker and award-winning SEO blogger. An internationally known leading expert in online marketing, Gloria develops innovative programs that enable small business owners and entrepreneurs to achieve true success in their health and business. Gloria is also contributing author to the best-selling book,…
Lesa Edwards
Program 189 Lesa Edwards, CEO of LEK Executive Consultants, is known as “the indispensable job search partner of superstar sales and marketing executives.” She is a published writer, job search coach, and a national speaker on job search topics. Her global practice includes clients on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. Lesa has written hundreds…
Stephanie Calahan
Program 188 Stephanie Calahan is the Business Vision Catalyst and is known for the fast transformations that she facilitates with her clients through working at the intersection of heart and head. She works with busy, purpose-driven entrepreneurs to own their brilliance, leverage their business and get their message out with power, ease and joy; so…
Dorothéa Bozicolona‐Volpe
Program 187 Dorothéa Bozicolona-‐Volpe was born in New York City to French and Italian parents. Her Father’s passing caused her family to move to Europe where she became somewhat of a nomad. She has lived in Italy, France, Germany, Japan, Sweden, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Dorothéa is a strategic digital marketing executive who…
Gloria Neal
Program 186 Gloria Neal is an award-winning multi-media journalist whose versatility in the community, in broadcast journalism, as well as on stage has made her a much sought after talent.
Kevin Knebl
Program 185 Kevin Knebl, CMEC, is an International Speaker, Author, Trainer and Executive Coach whose clients include small, medium and Fortune 500 companies. He’s an in-demand, leading authority on Social Media for Sales, Relationship Marketing, LinkedIn and Twitter with a healthy dose of Inspiration, Personal Development, and Humor blended in for good measure for conferences,…
Lida Citroën
Program 184 Lida Citroën is an international branding and reputation management specialist who designs and enhances the identities of companies, executives and thought-leaders globally. As principal and founder of LIDA360, LLC, Lida is a sought-after expert in the field of brand development, reputation management and online marketing. An accomplished speaker and columnist, Lida is often…
Scott Monty
Program 183 Scott Monty is an internationally recognized leader in digital communications, digital transformation, social media and marketing. He addresses and advises businesses and groups about the power of humanity in business, particularly through digital transformation and strategy. Scott spent six years as an executive at Ford Motor Company, as a strategic adviser on crisis…
Karen Burnsed and Deb Krier
Program 182 Special Guest Host Karen Burnsed talks with Deb Krier about how Facebook is playing a big roll in Deb’s fight with cancer.
Kristi Hines
Program 181 Kristi Hines is a freelance writer, ghostwriter, and certified digital marketer whose first guest posts on Search Engine Journal, Search Engine Watch, and Social Media Examiner were published in 2010. Since then, her articles have been featured on a variety of online publications including Content Marketing Institute, FreshBooks, HubSpot, KISSmetrics, Moz, Post Planner,…
Brian Basilico
Program 180 Brian Basilico is an internationally recognized author and speaker (and a self-professed geek). He’s the founder and president of B2b Interactive Marketing Inc., an award winning marketing consulting and production company in Aurora, Illinois. B2b helps companies and non-profits market their products and services through the effective use of online tools including websites,…
Candy Barone
Program 179 Candy Barone, is an international speaker, certified master coach & trainer, business strategist, certified Law of Attraction practitioner, and best-selling author. Candy has been featured in CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, The Chicago Tribune, Be the Boss Magazine, on ciLiving TV show, along with numerous radio shows. She was named a 2014-2015 VIP Woman…
