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Glenn Poulos is a three-time startup entrepreneur with two successful exits and an award-winning author of Never Sit in the Lobby. Known for blending structured sales discipline with a human, relationship-driven approach, Glenn helps businesses build systems that improve client engagement, retention, and long-term growth.       Here’s…

Reed Nyffeler is the CEO and Founder of Signal, a fast-growing security services franchisor operating across the United States and internationally. He is also the founder of Filter Go and Brand, companies designed to support franchise growth and next-generation entrepreneurship. As an author of Lead Exponentially and Transform Through Purpose,…

Chris Papin is a multifaceted advisor with a unique combination of expertise as an attorney, CPA, and insurance professional. He works closely with entrepreneurs to help them align their business decisions with their long-term goals. Chris is also the author of 168 Hours: A Business Guide That Respects Your Time,…

Bill Blankschaen is the Founder and Chief Story Architect of Story Builders, a company dedicated to helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations craft and share powerful stories that drive impact, influence, and income. With a background in education and years of experience working with high-level thought leaders, Bill specializes in turning…

Nick Loise is the Founder of Sales Performance Team, where he and his team act as fractional sales leaders for small to mid-sized businesses. A seasoned sales strategist, speaker, and author, Nick helps companies improve revenue performance through structured sales systems, team development, and data-driven decision-making. He also teaches marketing…

Craig Keegan is the founder of M&A Profits and the Dental Exit Co-operative, with experience executing over $2 billion in mergers and acquisitions. He specializes in helping business owners scale, systemize, and prepare for exit by implementing operational structures that increase efficiency, profitability, and enterprise value.      …

Matt Strippelhoff is the Partner and CEO of Red Hawk Technologies, an award-winning company delivering software development as a managed service for mid-market businesses. He is known for reimagining how software is built and supported by replacing project-based chaos with a systematized, subscription-based model that enables predictable growth and long-term…

Jason Carroll is the Founder of Aptive Index, a psychometric assessment and AI coaching platform designed to help leaders build high-performing teams. He previously scaled a company from $20M to $80M in revenue, leading to a successful exit, by focusing on people, culture, and aligning individuals with the right roles…

Nick Foy is the Founder and CEO of Silverdale Technology and Pinanga, companies focused on helping organizations implement scalable systems and operational frameworks. With more than 30 years of experience in business and technology consulting—including leadership roles in logistics and supply chain—Nick specializes in helping companies structure their operations through…

Andy Weins is a veteran, entrepreneur, and author known for helping business leaders bring the bottom line to the forefront of their decision-making. As the owner of Wisconsin’s largest independent junk removal company and a fractional CFO consultant, Andy combines real-world business experience with data-driven methodologies. Through speaking, consulting, and…