Program 1,090 Elliot Kallen has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years, and like many business owners, he has experienced his fair share of hardships. In 2015, during a critical phase in his business-building journey, Elliot’s 19-year-old youngest son, Jake, committed suicide, a devastating event that coincided with the challenges of growing his venture.…
Program 1,088 Jack Blaeser is the Founder and CEO of Mosaic, a digital commerce and payments platform helping cannabis dispensaries and retailers deliver branded, Starbucks-like experiences with integrated eCommerce, loyalty, and compliant payments. Before Mosaic, Jack scaled startups to $300M in revenue and held executive roles managing over $1.5B in business. He’s led multiple…
Program 1,087 Justin Goodbread is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and business strategist with decades of experience building, scaling, and exiting service-based businesses. He launched his first venture at just 15 years old, igniting a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship and financial independence. Over the years, Justin has built multiple companies—culminating in an eight-figure exit—solidifying his…
Program 1,087 Tip Top K9 is a national dog training franchise founded in 2010 by Ryan Wimpey in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Originally inspired by Ryan’s efforts to help his own rescue dog, the company has grown to over 24 locations across the U.S. and has trained more than 32,000 dogs. Tip Top K9 is known…
Program 1,083 Shane Johnson is a Marine Corps veteran, motivational speaker, and the co-founder of Big Guns Coffee—America’s first indoor hydroponic coffee farm. With a bold vision for sustainable agriculture and retail innovation, T. Shane has scaled his veteran- and family-owned brand into major retailers like Walmart, Sprouts, and HomeGoods. Beyond business, he’s a…
Program 1,082 Gregory Vetter is a transformative figure who has guided various enterprises (Tessemae’s All Natural, Alta Fresh Foods and Homegrown Brands), as a Founder/CEO. His mission, simply put, is to galvanize the leaders of tomorrow. As a preeminent thinker on issues ranging from leadership, change management to innovation, Greg is a recognized expert…
Program 1,074 Sharon L. Tasman is the Founder and Partner of HTBiz Law, with over 30 years of legal experience and an over $6 Billion deal portfolio. After nearly two decades at one of the world’s largest law firms and at a global pharmaceutical company, Sharon founded HTBiz Law to provide clients of all…
Program 1,066 The entrepreneurial journey for Dennis Balonze began when he was 12, sweeping floors in his uncle’s barbershop in Paterson, New Jersey. He was inspired by the sense of community and business hustle, eventually earning his hairdresser license while still in high school. After graduation, Dennis worked in salons to master his craft…
Program 1,062 Kara Kenan is the founder & CEO of the Cancer Wellness Institute, where she trains and certifies cancer coaches globally. A passionate advocate for cancer survivorship, Kara has developed evidence-based programs that empower patients, survivors, and health professionals. She also serves as the Executive Director for Going Beyond the Pink, a North…
Program 1,051 Amy Rasdal traded her corporate job for consulting 15 years ago and makes more money than most executives. The advantages are freedom, flexibility, control, interesting work and excellent pay. She has been running her own multiple 6-figure consulting business for more than 15 years. As the founder of Billable at the Beach®, Amy…
