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Karla Faundez is the President and Founder of Northgate HR Partners, an HR consulting firm that supports small and mid-sized businesses with practical, people-centered solutions. With more than 20 years of experience across industries including education, banking, shipping, and consulting, Karla brings a grounded, common-sense approach to HR. She helps…

Bob Burg is a bestselling author, speaker, and co-author of the international phenomenon The Go-Giver, which has sold over one million copies worldwide. He is widely regarded as one of today’s leading authorities on influence, sales, and leadership. Through his books, speaking, and daily teachings, Bob helps leaders and entrepreneurs…

Channing Hamlet is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Objective Investment Banking & Valuation, where he helps business owners maximize the value of their companies through strategic sales, private equity partnerships, and valuation advisory. With more than 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, Channing works closely with founder-led…

Marina Byezhanova is the co-founder of Brand of a Leader, a personal branding agency that works with CEOs, founders, and executive teams around the world. She is on a mission to help leaders scale the reach of their voices through authentic, thought-driven visibility. Marina has been featured in publications such…

George Sandmann is the founder and CEO of Growth Drive and the author of The Growth-Driving Advisor. With more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and attorney, George has worked with thousands of businesses to simplify growth and turn complexity into actionable strategy. He is the creator of the Strategic…

Kalen Marie Cotto is a fractional Chief Marketing Officer, author, and the founder of KMC Digital. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, journalism, and public affairs—including coordinating media in high-pressure environments—Kalen brings a disciplined, no-fluff approach to revenue growth. She is the author of The Revenue Runway,…

Jennifer Glass is a multi-award-winning business growth architect, international bestselling author, speaker, trainer, and TV show producer. She is the CEO of Business Growth Strategies International, where she helps small and mid-sized businesses uncover hidden revenue, improve profitability, and strengthen their operational foundations. Known for her holistic approach, Jennifer focuses…

Kyle Mealy is the co-founder and visionary behind Entrepreneurial Media Company (EMC), an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the world’s best entrepreneurial content for the next 100 years. He is also a co-founder of ENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group), a rapidly growing community with dozens of local chapters where…

Patty Aubery is a bestselling author, speaker, and transformational coach who helps entrepreneurs get unstuck and step into their full potential. She is the former president of the Canfield Training Group and a co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which grew into a billion-dollar publishing powerhouse. Today,…

Chris Dyer is a workplace culture and sales expert, bestselling author, and globally recognized leadership speaker. He is the former CEO of multiple companies that appeared on the Inc. 5000 list five times and has been named the #1 leadership speaker on culture by Inc. Magazine. Today, Chris helps organizations…