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Dr. Robin Hills is a highly esteemed business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change - awarded "International Impact Company of the Year," by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. He is the author of The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business. Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 individuals across 195+ countries, with the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence. He was awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Early 2024, Robin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to emotional intelligence training. He also has over 200,000+ avid followers who are always hungry for quality content!   Some of the topics Robin covers include: The Future of Emotional Intelligence: Advancing Skills for Success Emotional Intelligence in the Changing World: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth The Resilient Professional: Strategies for Managing Stress and Overcoming Setbacks Emotional Intelligence in Action: Building Sustainable Success for the Future Building Emotional Strength in the Workplace Navigating Workplace Challenges with Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Resilience Slow Down to Speed Up: Increasing Workflow Efficiencies through Mindfulness Practices Mindfulness in Action: Techniques to Achieve Clarity and Productivity at Work

Are you aware that other people see the world differently than you? Of course this is obvious, but it is still a great reminder about it. Our guest today is Robin Hills, and he shares with us how about using emotional intelligence and the four types of business focus. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Embrace your emotions and recognize that other people likely view the world through a different lens.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:You can visit our guest's website at: https://ei4change.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Get a copy of our guest's book: CLICK HERE.If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.Connect with our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhills/https://www.facebook.com/EI4Change/https://twitter.com/Ei4Changehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ei4changehttps://www.instagram.com/ei4change/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBxGskYxL0wnRfuyz_wHZA/feedABOUT OUR GUEST:Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change'. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. In 2024, Robin was presented an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training. ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

About Robin Hills and Ei4Change: My specialism is emotional intelligence focusing on the appropriate use of emotion by supporting personality and behaviour in business to increase productivity and success at work. My experience ranges over 40 years'​ working with small start-ups to large multinationals in commercial areas, in project management and in line management. My educational programmes on resilience and emotional intelligence are used in educational establishments in South Africa and India and I am teaching over 400,000 learners in 200+ countries through online emotional intelligence programmes. My books "The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business" and "The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business" are published in The Authority Guide Series. I have the British Psychological Society Test User Occupational Ability (Level A) and Occupational Personality (Level B) certificates meaning that I can select from a range of assessments to assess aptitude and aspects of personality and behaviour. My work has lead to deliver keynotes and presentations at international conferences on emotional intelligence and neuroscience in the UK, the US, Middle East, South Africa and India, as well as online. I welcome bookings for conference speaking or commissions for writing on emotional intelligence and neuroscience. In 2024, I have been awarded a prestigious Honourary Doctorate in Advanced Studies, Psychology, from Unversidad Azteca. This is in regonition of my work in the field of emotional intelligence and, in particular, to contribitions to making training available to all through online learning. At Ei4Change, we are highly specialised in training, personal development and coaching with expertise in emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. Recognised internationally as an authority on emotional intelligence, Ei4Change tailors blended learning through workshops and coaching offering valuable, accredited online courses, that will create a positive change in your life. We have experience of working at all levels within organisations to align people and enhance the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that lead to improvements in performance inside and outside of work. What We Do Ei4Change develops emotional intelligence to help people get alignment and more rewarding engagement from their work. We are not limited to one way of thinking, which empowers us to apply emotional intelligence in broader contexts, sharing ideas and best practice that really work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhills/ https://ei4change.com/ Apply to be Interviewed On The DotCom Magazine Entrepreneur Spotlight Series https://dotcommagazine.lpages.co/are-you-ready-to-close-more-business-dotcom-magazine/ Visit DotCom Magazine at https://www.DotComMagazine.com https://www.facebook.com/DotComMag https://twitter.com/MagazineDotcom https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyjacob/ https://www.instagram.com/dotcommag https://www.youtube.com/@dotcomm

About Vic Simianu and Sphinx Strategies: Coming from a background in Biotechnology and Finance with an MBA from Kelley's School of Business, Vic is an entrepreneur focused on helping specialty pharmacies make key strategic investment decisions to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Vic has achieved outstanding results throughout his career leading business decisions for a broad range of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry players, and is passionate about developing innovations within the healthcare space. Our mission is to become the nation's most trusted independent specialty pharmacy consulting group, creating value for our clients and staff while catalyzing clinical, operational, and financial performance for our clients. Sphinx Strategies is a consulting group focusing on developing and maintaining highly-integrated and collaborative Specialty Pharmacy operations. While Payors and PBM's continue to force adoption of enhanced competitive requirements, specialty pharmacies face the compounded effect of time constraints, regulatory hurdles, and constant reimbursement challenges. Sphinx Strategies targets the effectiveness and speediness of their approach by combining efforts in accreditations, operational excellence, and data analytics in each phase of their projects for clients to achieve and surpass double and triple-digit ROI's per engagement. The Sphinx portfolio of clients range from independent pharmacies to large IDN's, ACO's, and publicly traded pharmacies and insurers. Accreditations often lay the foundation for specialty pharmacies to compete in the marketplace and develop key partnerships paramount to success in the industry. Being one of the first ACHC-Certified Specialty Pharmacy Consultants as well as achieving one of the first URAC Specialty Pharmacy accreditations, Vic has ridden the exponential growth within the SP industry as accreditations have become primary differentiators for pharmacies. He intimately understands the nature and history of the accrediting bodies, the rapid evolution of the accreditation standards themselves, and the ever-expanding value behind engaging and maintaining accredited processes.

About Kimberly Ann Johnston and NextGen Energy Partners: As the Founder and CEO of NextGen Energy Partners have a proven track record in mobilizing billions of public and private sector capital investment towards building the 21st Century electric grid that is resilient, carbon-free, and equitable protecting and serving economies and communities. Previously EY America's Power and Utilities Partner, EY Global Energy Leader, CenterPoint Energy Finance Officer and VP of Tax, and Spectra Energy Director. In 2017, was recognized at Houston's Most influential Women. Serve on the leadership team for the National Consortium of the Long Duration Energy Storage Technologies. NexGen Energy Partners, LLC is an owner and operator of distributed renewable energy systems sited at customers' facilities. The company works with governments, schools, businesses and utilities across the nation to deliver its customers the benefits of clean energy without the capital investment and technical risk. NexGen Energy is based in Boulder, Colorado.

About Billy Howell and The Cajun Turkey Company: Ever since Billy was a boy, growing up in New Orleans, he just always seemed to wanta' cook up things Cajun Style. Having experienced the best Cajun restaurants in and around New Orleans and by tasting some of the finest foods in the world, he created some mighty fine recipes, but nothin' seemed to be more exciting than cookin' up a traditional Cajun deep fried turkey. Seein' the expression on his friends faces when he'd tell them that the whole turkey had been fried…well they couldn't believe it… & then they couldn't believe howmoist and juicy it was. The Cajun Fried Turkey Company got its beginnings in 1994. That was the year that Billy Howell figured out that he couldn't go about the business of cookin' and selling his special Cajun Style Turkeys out of his garage. Before 1994 Billy cooked 600 turkeys in the garage in 2 pots. There was just no way to cook thousands of turkeys in that garage. We just had to find another way. The Cajun Turkey Company, as our name might suggest, is a simple, tell-it-like-it-is family owned business. There's an honesty attached to directness and simplicity. For us, it means getting it right by doing things right. Not cutting corners, but taking the time and care to make the most flavorful, quality Cajun friend turkey and sides that are worthy enough to shipped all across the US. The Cajun Turkey Company has been doing just that - bringing friends, families and entire communities together with delicious turkey and must-have and try foods for the past 26 years. With over 1.8 million pounds of Cajun Turkey delivered across this great nation of ours, we are proud, yet humbled by the response. It's a dream realized by our owner - Billy Howell, who started the company in his garage fueled by his passion, hard work and a hand shake to bring people together with good food - and a "turkey with an attitude" that makes new family traditions and all gatherings memorable.

About Micah Berg and AURA LOUNGE: Aura Lounge: Nashville's Premier Entertainment Venue to Open in January 2025 in Wedgewood-Houston Nashville, TN – Aura Lounge, a dynamic 9,000 sq ft entertainment and event venue, is set to open in January 2025 in the heart of Nashville's trendy Wedgewood-Houston district. Designed to offer an elevated experience for music lovers, socialites, and event-goers, Aura Lounge is poised to redefine nightlife and private events in Music City. Located in one of Nashville's most vibrant and creative neighborhoods, Aura Lounge will blend upscale ambiance with modern entertainment. The venue will feature a state-of-the-art sound system, captivating lighting, and a versatile space designed to host everything from live performances and private parties to corporate gatherings and cultural events. With its sleek interior and cutting-edge amenities, Aura Lounge will provide an intimate yet energetic atmosphere for guests to enjoy. “We are thrilled to be opening our doors in January 2025 in Wedgewood-Houston, a district known for its art, culture, and innovation,” said Micah Berg, co-founder of Aura Lounge. “Our goal is to create a space that caters to Nashville's diverse community, offering a venue where people can celebrate, connect, and create unforgettable memories.” Aura Lounge will host a variety of events, including live music performances, DJ sets, themed nights, and private bookings. The venue will have top-tier amenities to ensure every event is executed seamlessly, providing an exceptional experience for all guests. Additionally, the space's versatility will allow for customized setups, making it ideal for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. With its strategic location in Wedgewood-Houston, Aura Lounge will be easily accessible and surrounded by some of the city's most exciting developments, including art galleries, breweries, and creative hubs. Aura Lounge is now accepting bookings for private events starting in early 2025 and is excited to partner with local and national talent to curate a diverse entertainment calendar. For more information, event inquiries, or to explore booking options, please visit www.auralounge.live or contact Ollie Gabriel at OG@auralounge.live About Aura Lounge Aura Lounge is a premier entertainment and event venue located in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston district. Offering 9,000 sq ft of versatile space, Aura Lounge is designed to host a wide variety of events, from live music and DJ nights to private parties and corporate gatherings. With a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences, Aura Lounge aims to be a key destination in Nashville's thriving entertainment scene. Media Contact: Gayle Davidson & Ben Jackson

About Roger Brown and TRAVELER FROM THE PAST: Roger Brown began his driving career at 11, driving a truck, pulling a hay wagon while three men, including my father, loaded baled hay on a 160-acre ranch in Banning, CA. Picked cotton two seasons starting at 12. Next driving job at 15 delivering sand, gravel, and building supplies with a dump truck in Topanga Canyon. It was larger 18-wheel rigs moving livestock, logs, locomotives, and heavy equipment, including rigs with 9-axles and 120 ft. in length. Cleaning up railroad train wrecks brought me to equipment operating, including 100-ton cranes. I fought forest and wildland fires during 55 years operating dozers and excavators. Worked as a diesel mechanic for several trucking companies and offshore oil drilling platforms—packed mules for three seasons in the National Parks. More About Author Roger Brown Travel was instigated at an early age; by 19, I had been to forty-seven states and four foreign countries. At 53 took early retirement, bought an ocean blue water sailboat, and set out on an epic voyage for the past 28 years. In between all of this designed and built timber homes in the California Sierras, and the blacksmith work and designed and built straw bale homes in Central Mexico and built roads in the jungle along the Mexican Coast. Currently, I have published my new book “Traveler from the Past”. Read this book to experience my traveling and life experiences.

About Chester Santos and The International Man of Memory: Chester Santos is widely regarded to be the world's leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition titled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath", features Chester Santos and his memory skills training. Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, "Instant Memory Training for Success", was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK. Chester's second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge", was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It has been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide and is featured in the Psychology section of Barnes & Noble stores across the USA. As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one's professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation. His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation's most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world's most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries. Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change'. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Recognized as the 'International Impact Company of the Year' by Dotcom Magazine in 2024, our work has been acknowledged for its significant global influence. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses on emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people in more than 195 countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. They were awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024 by The CIO Times and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. In early 2024, Robin was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training. Robins website - https://ei4change.com/ Ei-Matters - https://ei-matters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EI4Change/ https://twitter.com/Ei4Change https://www.linkedin.com/company/ei4change/ https://www.instagram.com/ei4change/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBBxGskYxL0wnRfuyz_wHZA/feed   Summary Emotional Intelligence and AI Integration Michael and Robin, an emotional intelligence coach and trainer, discussed the integration of emotional intelligence with AI. Robin suggested a fresh perspective on emotional intelligence, emphasizing its complementary aspects to AI. Michael agreed, noting the importance of diverse viewpoints in discussions about AI. They planned to delve deeper into this topic during the show, with Robin offering insights from his experience working with senior leaders worldwide. Robin also shared his upcoming training program in the US. Emotional Intelligence and AI in the Workplace Michael expressed concern about the lack of coverage of emotional intelligence (Ei) in AI discussions. Robin then provided a clear definition of Ei as the ability to make good decisions and build authentic relationships by being 'smart' with one's emotions. She also discussed the increasing popularity and potential revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, but emphasized that this does not mean humans will become redundant. Instead, she stressed the importance of identifying what differentiates humans from machine technology, specifically Ei. Technology's Impact on Employment and Job Creation Michael and Robin discussed the impact of technology on employment and job creation. They both agreed that while new technologies may cause initial concern and job displacement, they also create new opportunities and roles. They highlighted examples of this throughout history, including the advent of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, and the rise of the internet and digital communication. They emphasized the importance of embracing new technologies and being adaptable to change. AI and Emotional Intelligence Discussion Michael discussed his positive experiences with using AI in his work, highlighting its efficiency and creativity benefits. However, Robin pointed out that AI and emotional intelligence (EI) cannot function independently of each other, as AI lacks the human capacity for leadership and building emotional connections. Both emphasized the importance of human experience and memory in navigating through life, contrasting it with the programmed responses of AI. They agreed that AI, while useful, should not replace human leadership and relationship building. AI, Emotional Intelligence, and Organizational Dynamics Michael and Robin discussed the potential and limitations of AI and emotional intelligence within an organizational context. Michael emphasized the importance of personalizing instructions for AI to function effectively, while Robin highlighted the inherent limitations of AI to understand and adapt to human emotions and nuances. They both agreed that emotional intelligence is essential for navigating the complexities of the future, and Robin proposed looking at an organization as a network of people, including all stakeholders, for a better understanding of its dynamics. Emotional Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Limitations Robin emphasized the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and asserted that, despite advancements in artificial intelligence, machines would never possess emotional intelligence due to the unique complexity of the human brain. Michael agreed, acknowledging the potential benefits of artificial intelligence but highlighting its limitations in replicating the human brain's complexity. Both agreed that emotional intelligence would remain a crucial factor in human interactions and leadership. Emotional Intelligence Collaboration and Networking Michael and Robin discussed Robin's work on emotional intelligence and her website, EiForChange.com, which offers free resources including a book.

About Justin Connor and Camp: Justin Connor is a business builder who currently serves as the Founder of Camp. He started his first business, The Noble Vine, while studying at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. A wine and spirits brokerage business, TNV was inspired by Justin's experience working in the wine department of a supermarket in Washington, DC. Managing wine collections around the world drove him to later build Domaine, the world's largest fine goods storage and logistics company. Domaine's network of climate controlled warehouses supports thousands of collectors around the globe, secures billions of dollars in inventory, and fostered Justin's lifelong love for driving forklifts. During his time building Domaine, Justin also launched multiple software products, such as Bottlestock, to make storing collectibles more efficient and fun for millions of collectors. After Domaine, Justin was recruited to lead the Y Combinator backed logistics SaaS company, Easypost. As Easypost's President, Justin grew revenue, rebuilt the legacy data stack to enable AI development, and launched the organization's first equity plan for all team members. Easypost has grown into a billion dollar leader in the logistics technology space. Currently, Justin is the Founder of Camp – where he is working with some of the world's best chefs to create incredible immersive experiences. Justin believes that shared experiences are central to the human condition and endeavors to connect millions through the joy of food. He is a joint venture partner of Global Blue (NYSE: GB) and Eleventh Ventures, one of the Middle East's largest holding companies. Justin has explored more than half of the countries on earth and is a volunteer mentor at home in DC. He has also raised millions of dollars to deliver nutritious meals to children through his annual FatKidWeekend dinner series. He lives in Washington, DC with his two daughters. A new canvas for each chef's creativity, each CAMP is unique and includes exclusive dishes and moments. CAMP is limited to 60 guests to assure quality, personalization, and access to the Chef. Camp creates dining experiences with the world's best chefs at culturally relevant events. Each Camp is an immersive culinary experience that pairs exceptional culinary talent with digital and live artistry. None are remotely alike. We create global, fun, engaging, and delicious events that encourage our guests to escape the pressure of reality and connect with friends in one-off settings that we build from scratch.

Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development – focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” – Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses on emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” – of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. In early 2024, Robin was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training.Learn More: https://ei4change.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-robin-hills-director-of-ei4change

Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development – focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” – Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses on emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” – of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. In early 2024, Robin was presented with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training.Learn More: https://ei4change.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-robin-hills-director-of-ei4change

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change'. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Robin connects with Lou on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

About Penny Breslin and MoneyPenny, LLC: Penny Breslin is the founder of MoneyPenny, a consulting firm specializing in helping accounting firms and other businesses embrace the power of technology to simplify their operations and increase their profit margins. Penny has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership, and excellence in providing quality consulting services to an international clientele made up of CPA firms and other businesses. Penny has lived and worked overseas in South Asia for over 25 years. She has worked with many different Back Office accounting outsourcers. With her partners Sharmila and Nirmala, they bring the best practices they have found over the many years of working with not only remote teams but multicultural teams. Penny is also the Author of “CFO Services for the Accounting Firm: How to Start” and “It's Not Just the Numbers. Client Services specialist with strong business process and technical skills. Technical and support skills that help clients improve their experience of the company's' products and or services. Comfortable relaying tech speak to non tech clients, documenting and team work with cross functional teams. Manage groups of 10-45 training and implementation for internal staff as well as clients. Assist sales department with technical aspect and how it is delivered to the client. Specialties: Client Services, Corporate and Client Training, Training development, Business Process, workflow, back office systems, Outsourcing development and implementation. MoneyPenny LLC offers accounting solutions for accounting professionals, businesses and individuals who are looking to outsource day-to-day accounting hassles–paying bills, balancing checkbooks, payroll preparation and filings–while providing valuable financial and tax advice to help boost profitability and growth. Stress-Free Back Office Accounting for Your Firm We help CPAs, Accountants and Bookkeeping Firms harness the power of technology and qualified trained accountants to be more profitable, more efficient and more collaborative. At MoneyPenny, we provide you with easy-to-use accounting softwares so you can keep track of your financials. Our team can work with software you know and trust, including Quickbooks and Xero. If you don't have any softwares, we will help you decide which one is right for you and your business.

About Ken Reda and Profit Advisory Group: GAIN THE EDGE YOU NEED AND WANT CFO's at some of the most savvy Fortune 1000 businesses save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year by employing this one critical move. They engage the wisest cost management ninja's in the business: Profit Advisory Group. PAG is a nimble, precision-obsessed team of cost control experts that conduct audits to scrub your bills for inefficiencies, over-charges and get you best in class pricing. This approach saves hundreds of thousands of dollars for clients operating budgets. That includes companies in every major business sector. Our clients on average save 23% on their telecom expenses. The CFO's that work with us fully appreciate that Profit Advisory Group is a performance based company. You either see the savings or we don't get paid. Let's say that again. Profit Advisory Group is a performance based company. You either see the savings or we don't get paid. PERIOD. PAG was established in 2002 with organizations like yours in mind. We understand the burden of managing multiple technologies at once – that's why we provide full-service technology consulting and guidance to help simplify decision-making. With our guidance, clients cut costs and repurpose savings toward technologies that help their businesses stay relevant. We've helped organizations throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries save millions of dollars by implementing our strategies. Our services include procurement, telecom audits, and guidance to help you make the best decisions for telecom and IT solutions. At PAG, we'll do all the hard work for you. We can help you better understand what telecom services you're paying for, correct billing mistakes, and present you with better pricing and service alternatives.PAG provides businesses with a guaranteed-value proposition and has relationships with over 300 vendors to provide carrier service procurement to our customers. How Our Process Helps You Save We understand how high-stakes and stressful it is to be responsible for your business's budget – and how challenging it is to know what the right purchases are at all times. That's why we take a thoughtful approach to our partnerships in order to help you achieve your goals. We offer expert technology guidance, procurement services, and risk-free audits to help you make smart technology decisions. Through our customized, zero-cost audit process, we've helped our clients save over $700 million and maximize their unique tech budgets. Our goal is to guide you to the solutions that will support business growth – while keeping you financially sound into the future.

About Franklyn Baker and United Way of Central Maryland: Cross-functional nonprofit management executive with over 28 years of experience in strategic planning, business operations, process improvement, change management, financial and data management, proposal and product development, health policy and promotion, legal affairs, clinical programs oversight, sales and marketing, regulatory compliance, and provider and community relations. Specialties: Business process reengineering, change management, contract negotiation, government and provider affairs, regulatory compliance, legislative advocacy, program and policy development, product design, proposal writing, market expansion, asset management, housing development, financial analysis and reporting and business operations. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY STATEMENT United Way of Central Maryland promotes equity, creates opportunity, and improves lives by increasing access to education, employment, health, and housing. We achieve equity by dismantling systemic and institutional barriers underrepresented communities face in pursuit of happiness and the quest to realize their dreams. We respect and value all people without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or citizenship status, age or ability status. We expect our partner organizations, grantees, staff, volunteers, board members, vendors, and key collaborators to uphold these standards. OUR COMMUNITY United Way commits to pursuing a more just, fair, and equitable society where one's background does not predict future outcomes. We vigorously reject and vehemently oppose racism, sexism, discrimination, prejudice, and injustice in all forms. We believe access to opportunities need not be predicated by one's race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or social characteristics. Our mission is to empower leaders and mobilize the caring power of communities to improve lives. As a leader in uniting and motivating others for good, we tackle tough problems by co-creating solutions with change agents and grassroots leaders representing all walks of life. We amplify the power and impact of neighborhood leaders and link them to much-needed resources to bring about real change. OUR PEOPLE United Way believes in a diverse workforce reflecting the richness and vibrancy of the community we serve. Equity, diversity, and inclusion principles drive our work and undergird our vision of an inclusive workplace where differences are embraced, and employees feel a real sense of belonging. These same ideals are shared by our board members, donors, and volunteers. OUR IMPACT We apply an equity lens to our neighborhood initiatives and impact work, to ensure that clients and community stakeholders representing different backgrounds maintain equitable access to services, support, and resources. We are committed to responsible community investment and the equitable distribution of grant funds. We seek to strengthen families by ensuring sustainable employment that pays a wage that allows for a secure place to call home, access to healthcare and healthy food, and education. Far too often, historical inequities and institutional racism result in deeper educational disparities among students of diverse backgrounds, particularly students of color. By supporting the potential of young people striving for a quality education, we can significantly improve postsecondary outcomes and access to stable employment. We employ evidence-based approaches to address complex community needs. By listening actively and gathering data about the challenges facing those in our region, we craft evidence-based solutions that will stand the test of time. We disaggregate data by race and gender to address disparities, unearth structural inequities, and generate actionable solutions to deep-seated, systemic challenges. We will keep you updated on our progress.

About Bill Hinshaw and Cobol Cowboys: Experienced Founder and CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology industry. Proven expertise in systems architect, development, integration and support of mainframe software for banking and state government. Experienced in starting companies for software design, development, support and deliverables. Highly skilled in COBOL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, MQ, Assembler and related mainframe and server products. Expert witness in matters related to systems integration vs. database interfaces. Testified at State of New Jersey Senate Hearings on Unemployment Claims. AI advisory role for debugging & documenting COBOL programs. Strong business professional — attended Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indiana. Appointed Director of Data Processing by Governor of Indiana to implement mainframe computer services. Founded and headquartered in North Texas, Cobol Cowboys provides professionals for legacy COBOL systems and other programming environments. Our name, Cobol Cowboys, was inspired by the movie “Space Cowboys” in which experienced (some retired) astronauts were called back into service to solve a current day problem in outer space. After researching many published articles (both positive and negative) on the future life of COBOL, we came away with renewed confidence in its continued life in the coming years. Since COBOL is still the programming foundation and under-structure used today in most USA and International companies, we founded Cobol Cowboys in North Texas to provide professionals for legacy COBOL Systems and non-COBOL systems. This renewed confidence in COBOL is supported by IBM's strategies to keep COBOL robust and evergreen as a viable programming language today and years to come. These strategies are evidenced by IBM's continued enhancements which allow COBOL and Java to run together on mainframes and to take advantage of the latest industry-driven database products (such as DB2 and SQL). Furthermore, COBOL has been enhanced to develop “object oriented” code in addition to its time-proven legacy code still in use today. These and other programming enhancements offered by IBM keep COBOL a state-of-the-art programming solution. We offer experienced COBOL (and other software) professionals in various vertical markets; including banking, government, insurance, health care, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and others.

About Jodie Lichtenstein and Fastback Refunds: Jodie Lichtenstein is the CEO and co-founder of Fastback Refunds. From personal experience Jodie recognized a gap in the antiquated online merchandise refund process when she found herself waiting up to 3 weeks for thousands of dollars in returned wedding guest dresses. She founded the instant refund platform in 2023 and served as the company's first Chief Operating Officer building everything from process, product, reporting, and marketing. As CEO, Jodie is focused on deal strategy, external partnerships, and investor relations. Fastback is a new and innovative revolution that's here to provide you with a solution that is long overdue. Fastback transforms your return and refund experience with instant refunds. Waiting 5-30 business days for a refund leaves consumers in limbo; cash restrained, stressed, and in fear of shopping freely. We're here to solve that problem in the simplest way. With Instant Refunds. Fastback has created sophisticated technology and user experience that unlocks cash and provides consumers with certainty in the timing of their refund. Fastback strives to enable customers to have optionality, knowing that their refunds won't be tied up if they choose to return the items.

About Anthony & Peter McKelvy and Northern Re: Peter is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Northern Re, a New York and Cayman based alternative asset group focused on securitizing risk in the casualty reinsurance space. He is responsible for the firm's financial strategy and developing a modern tech stack to drive evolution in the space. Peter also serves as the Chairman of Park Agency, the Kennedy family office built on four generations of familial success across public service, philanthropy and business. In that role he works to ensure the long term success of the family as it enters its 5th generation. Before co-founding Northern Re, Peter spent years as a product leader managing multiple engineering teams at various startups. He joined Uber in its early stage. Peter established and led the Driver Compliance organization, growing the group from a concept to multiple engineering teams spanning several offices. After five years with Uber, he left to lead product at Boost Insurance, where he was responsible for the company's strategy and technology build. He and his team created a platform that propelled revenue growth from $0 to $100 million in 3 years. Peter is committed to volunteering with philanthropic groups including Best Buddies and RFK Human Rights. In his free time Peter enjoys spending time outdoors exploring US National Parks. Peter is a cum laude graduate from Bucknell University and holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is also licensed as a director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. Peter and his wife live in New York City. A modern reinsurance company with a focus on data-driven portfolios of property and casualty risk. Our thesis is built around combining deep industry ties, a sustainable capital structure and a partner-first approach to collateral. These elements enable us to deliver a more effective solution to the industry. NoRe Holdings, maintaining an office in New York City, wholly owns Northern Reinsurance SPC, Ltd. a Cayman Islands domiciled B(iii) captive reinsurer.

Dr. Robin Hills is a business psychologist and the director of ‘E i 4 Change'. A company specializing in emotional intelligence for change in educational training, coaching, and personal development - focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience. Awarded “International Impact Company of the Year” - Award Winner by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. With the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence, Robin has taught and empowered more than 400,000 people across 195+ countries. He is an accomplished author and keynote speaker. Awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Early 2024, Robin was presented an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to Emotional Intelligence training. Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/310 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

About Sam Geha and Infineon Technologies: As an accomplished executive in the semiconductor industry, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organizations I work with. My name is Sam Geha, and in my current role as EVP of IoT, Compute & Wireless business at Infineon Technologies, my goal is to understand the needs of our partners and deliver industry-leading Microcontroller and Connectivity solutions for a better tomorrow. Over the last few years with Infineon, I've been able to: • Launch a variety of new products with superior capabilities for IoT, such as world's best capacitive sensing solution on Microcontrollers and industry's lowest power integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo chip• Drive innovation by building advanced embedded AI solutions, highest security standards and a flexible, easy-to-use software ecosystem• Develop partnerships with key players in the industry to create new business opportunities and expand the company's customer base• Manage supply chain challenges in difficult allocation times but also helping to shape cost-effective and efficient operations During my time at Cypress, I was able to: • Develop the SONOS based S8 & S40 process technologies and lead the initial PSoC design and product development• Create differentiated NOR Flash products with focus on the automotive industry• Design SRAM and MRAM technologies and products• Negotiate and manage licensing agreements that generate revenue from existing IP assets and create new revenue streams• Support the formation of several start-ups and JV's: Deca Technologies (Infineon/ASE/Qualcomm subsidiary), Enovix (IPO in 2020) and SkyHigh (Joint Venture with SK Hynix) My core strengths include: • Chip development, design and qualification• Connecting with customers and other partners to develop real innovations• Developing leaders to create winning teams• Creating a culture for diverse and high-performing teams that achieves strategic objectives As part of a team of 1500+ experienced R&D engineers, we can work together to build an intelligent, connected world with Infineon‘s Microcontroller and Wireless solutions to help you realize your goals. Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 56,200 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about €14.2 billion in the 2022 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY). Infineon's IoT Innovations & Developments Auto-heating buildings and intelligent coffee makers are fantasies of the past. Infineon is spearheading the Internet of Things (IoT) push to bring these ideas to life, and in big ways. Thanks to our 250-person application team and world-leading expertise, our engineers are continuously working on IoT innovations in the automotive, industrial, smart home, gaming, and health industries, to meet the needs of customers in the most convenient ways possible. What is the Internet of Things The Internet of Things is already changing lives in countless ways, from refrigerators that can re-up on groceries to cars that compromise on parking spots. At Infineon, we work on exciting projects that span five core industries: Automotive, Industrial, Smart Home, Gaming, and Health and Wellness, according to Sam: Smart Buildings, AI, & IoT IoT is set to launch intelligent buildings and advanced AI. Knowing this, Infineon's global application team is deeply involved in the design and production of both smart buildings and AI programs. According to Sam, these advancements can lead to cutting-edge solutions such as auto-heating office buildings, and even WiFi-enabled facial recognition.

About Federico Checo and Perfect Wellness Group: My job consist in business development for companies focused on SPA and bathroom's market. I have the experience to provide consulting for spa design and construction. I have an big acknowledge on those markets : - Spa on board of Cruise Ship & Yacht;- USA & Canada: Spa Market:- USA & Canada: Bathroom forniture dealers; My job consist in:- build a strategic sales plan and business plan for all companies we distribute;- build a network of distributors and sales agents;- manage the big deals and ships cruise spa constructions deals;- manage the marketing materials and marketing plans for companies in SPA and Bathroom's market; Perfect Wellness Group specializes in the entire life cycle of services Discover unique, luxury wellness solutions for your home or commercial space. Headquartered in New York City, Perfect Wellness Group is the North American branch of Effe, located in Cesena, Italy. We design and create award-winning thermal spaces across the United States and Canada. Not only can we provide a sauna for a residential home, but we can also design complete wellness spaces for large scale, five-star, luxury commercial spaces. From the beginning, we plan and design your wellness space to offer standard or made-to-measure solutions. Our team is dedicated to the technical side of all Perfect Wellness Group projects, including inspection, shop drawings and construction to logistics and installation. We bring the luxury and benefits of spa and wellness treatments to our client's daily routines. All our hydrothermal bathing experiences combine the ancient cleansing and healing effects of saunas and thermal baths with the most advanced and innovative technology.

About Colleen Chapman and CanScribe Career College: Thrive at starting, building and running businesses. Provide business consulting on a limited basis. Past experience in The Ad Agency biz exposed me to a great number of companies and industries. Some of these include: Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Forestry, Tourism, Home Decorating, Public Sector, Non-profit, Resort Development, Ski Resorts, Retail and more. Specialties: business development - very strong foundation in accounting, marketing and operations. Colleen's background is in finance, operations, and marketing. After working for several years in the ad agency biz, she founded CanScribe in 2002, Docnito in 2010, joined Focus College as President in 2017, and co-founded Weave Enterprises in 2017. Away from the office, Colleen enjoys hiking and playing different sports. She loves to travel and especially enjoys experiencing different cultures, exploring new lands and meeting the locals. Passionate about volunteer work and giving back, Colleen spent over 12 years coaching youth soccer, has sat on various non-profit boards and has been involved in Angel investing. She has volunteered in orphanages and traveled to Nepal twice to build schools and sponsor micro-loans for women in need. Colleen and her business partner are setting up their own charity called HELPUS.CARE, which will focus on Health, Education, Loans and Protection, around the globe. Get the Support You Need to Start a Career in a Year or Less* You want all the relevant skills to enter the workforce as quickly as possible with a lot of confidence in your ability to perform well day-in, day-out. And that's what CanScribe Career College has specialized in from the start. We provide all the knowledge and support you need to get trained and get working as quickly as possible. Our strong industry connections play a major role in that. CanScribe Career College is proud to support and encourage equity-deserving groups such as Women, Indigenous, Racialized Individuals, Newcomers to Canada, Persons with Disabilities, and others. We want to remove barriers to accessing education and ensure everyone has the same opportunities for continued learning. The History of CanScribe Career College CanScribe has specialized in online learning since 2003 and has become a leader in the creation and delivery of online courses, worldwide. We are continually reviewing our processes to best design and deliver new and existing programs for different learning styles, and to diverse learners located anywhere across the globe. With a mandate to create only top-level programs, our programs are developed by subject matter experts after intense industry research and feedback from industry employers. This ensures our programs are state-of-the-art and relevant in today's workplaces. Our focus on student success has led us to develop unparalleled student support, instruction, and life-long graduate support. CanScribe Career College Mission Statement Training for the future you deserve.

About Philip Erdoes and Bear Cognition: Philip Erdoes is the Co-Founder & CEO of Bear Cognition and Founder & CEO of Bear Ventures, where he has over two decades of experience creating and financing new enterprises. Philip is also Founder & CEO of The New Traditionalists and ducduc, US-based manufacturers of furniture and décor. Mr. Erdoes is also a Director at Alef Mobitech, an edge computing mobility company. Philip's particular expertise lies in product design, sales, branding and identity, entrepreneurship and strategic planning. Previously, he was the Founder & Managing Member of Bear Franchising, one of the largest private third-party logistics providers in the country. Philip is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a national Board Member for TEDx, and was recently a Member of the National Advisory Board of the American Film Institute, as well as being engaged in a number of charitable activities and foundations. Additionally, Philip is a Member of the Dean's Advisory Council at Harvard Business School. In 2021, Philip was inducted into Oklahoma State University's College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in recognition of his accomplishments as a business leader and innovator in a wide range of industries.Philip received a BS in Bio-medicine and Biology from Oklahoma State University. He continued his education to earn a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Bear Cognition is a performance analytics company for mission-critical organizations that want to use the power of data to gain an unfair advantage. ​Our leadership team understands the ability of data to transform business performance: the company's founders come from the ultra-demanding transportation & logistics industry. Today, Bear Cognition's unique Software With a Service (SwaS™) model links proprietary tools with the company's own Data Lab experts, helping our partners use data to improve performance faster and more efficiently than they ever thought possible. Our unique approach is grounded in understanding that a tool is only as valuable as the team using it. At Bear Cognition, we offer more than data management solutions; we deliver unwavering support and business development strategies from a proven team of scientists, analysts, engineers, and business leaders. ​Our commitment goes beyond technology; it's about empowering you with expertise and guidance to maximize your data and business potential. Athlete, shipper or marketer – when success is on the line, you need your data to perform.

About Wayne Goshkarian and Dylan Consulting: Wayne Goshkarian is more an entrepreneur than an insurance broker. His career in the insurance industry has been one of continuous refinement –– reinventing and improving standard practices and implementing a range of cutting-edge systems.= Today, he is the Founder and President of Dylan Consulting, LLC, a Scottsdale, AZ firm that develops advanced solutions necessary for the marketplace in an ever-changing world –– including the developing gig economy. Association for Entrepreneurship, USA (AFEUSA) is one of Wayne's clients and he serves as director of communication for the organization, as well as providing key marketing support for its member insurance programs. Dylan Consulting has secured more than ten name-brand carriers with guaranteed issue products for AFEUSA. Beyond that, Dylan's IT Department went above and beyond to develop an updated, “end-to-end” online, Amazon-like enrollment system that feeds APIs directly to TPAs. Wayne found that many IT platforms look good on the front end, but the back ends tend to be 5-20 years old. His team solved all that. A History of Innovation Wayne has specialized in individual health coverage for non-standard risk individuals, a first-to-market laptop-enrollment system in 1994, and was one of the first to pioneer a laptop enrollment system in 1999. All these innovations improved the communication of core and voluntary benefits for enrollees. Since the 1980s, Wayne has developed his extensive experience in financial and estate planning for groups large and small, both fully insured and self-funded, in addition to owning a worksite marketing enrollment company to serve groups as large as 60,000 employees. This has given him firsthand expertise within the individual and group space. It's important to note that the industry commission system hasn't changed in at least 50 years while business costs continue to climb. Wayne's visionary goal is to create solutions that support reliable and credible distribution long-term — years ahead of what the insurance industry is thinking. The insurance industry has been slow-moving with minor changes from year to year. Some of the changes were a result of consumer demand, while many others came from regulators requiring these changes. Then came the Affordable Care Act (ACA), when everything changed, and we know the history in that. Dylan Consulting provides solutions that meet the needs of today. We'll assist in managing clients' programs and guide our clients into the future with insight and vision. Company Vision The Dylan Consulting Vision is to provide exceptional service by staying ahead of changes in market conditions before they even reach the insurance industry. This approach is not often seen, but Dylan Consulting is taking the lead in the industry and in consulting its clients. People looking at bar charts and graphs on a desk Dylan Consulting values an old-fashioned approach to business in which the client comes first. We place the needs and interests of our clients before our own to ensure they are met and surpassed. Without a doubt, our clients are our most important asset. Insurance Consulting at its Finest As we strive to be the top consulting firm in the U.S., we'll work tirelessly to apply our forward-thinking method to address the needs of our clients. By staying one step ahead, we help clients to get the tools they need to get back to doing what they do best.

About Zhenya Rozinskiy and Mirigos: Dynamic, accomplished, and results-oriented business technology leader with 20+ years of technology management experience spanning the entire product/software development lifecycle. Recognized for leading the execution of technology solutions to advance the company's competitive position, increase growth and usability, improve user experience, remove complexity, and exceed client expectations. We streamline staff augmentation for your business, enabling seamless talent integration and a competitive advantage in the digital landscape. Our unique augmentation model addresses the common challenges associated with outsourcing. We provide the access to exceptional global talent that integrates seamlessly into your existing team, effectively functioning as in-house employees. Let Mirigos empower your business with top-notch talent and handle all the administrative intricacies, leaving you free to focus on what matters most – your business. At Mirigos, our philosophy is straightforward – global IT talent recruitment should be hassle-free. With our CEO and founder's extensive experience in executive roles within engineering companies spanning over 20 years, we understand the challenges associated with hiring locally or outsourcing and the impact on control and employee loyalty. Upon successfully implementing his staff augmentation strategy within his own teams, the concept of Mirigos took shape.

About Orrin Hudson and Be Someone, Inc.: Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is a former Alabama state trooper, Air Force veteran, and world renowned chess champion. He is the author of the #1 Amazon best seller, One Move at a Time, How to Win at Chess and Life. He is a captivating speaker/facilitator and is the founder of Be Someone, a Georgia-based nonprofit which provides a youth-focused leadership skills development program on how to win in life using the game of chess. His formula – using the chess board – teaches that for every move that is made, whether it is playing the game or living as a contributing citizen, there is a corresponding positive or negative consequence. Hudson has traveled across America successfully providing his unique, exciting and engaging curriculum to over 88,000 young people. Support for the organization has included Jane Fonda, Tyler Perry, Steve Harvey as well as other celebrities. He has also appeared on Good Morning America, the CBS Early Morning Show, CNN, FOX & Friends and has been on the cover of the world's largest chess magazine, Chess Life and People. Hudson and his Be Someone organization has also been featured on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, in USA Today, Essence Magazine, Sports Illustrated for Teens, Jet, Black Enterprise and Time Magazine for Kids. Hudson's ultimate vision is to serve one million at risk students using his motivating mantra: “Get Your Heads-Up!!, Pants-Up! and Grades-Up!, and most of all, to “Never Give Up! – No Matter What!” In 2001, Orrin C. Hudson, whose methods were inspired by the game of chess, founded Be Someone, which is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that uses numerous tools, including the game of chess, to promote self-esteem, responsibility, and analytical thinking among children in underserved communities. The mission of Be Someone is to build character, hope, and inspiration so that kids can set and achieve lifetime goals, realize their full potential, and Be Someone. “Making Every Move Count” refers to the belief that success in chess and success in life require the same fundamentals, including concentration, self-esteem, problem solving skills, and discipline. Be Someone teaches kids the practical skills and techniques to overcome obstacles in life, illustrated through the best and most intellectual visual aid: the chessboard. We hear a lot these days about crime and violence in some of our local schools and communities but unfortunately news about the good things seldom gets any attention. Today, Orrin C. Hudson is making a change: “This is less about chess and more about building character. Love, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Patience, are five character traits that are essential to success. If we have the brightest children in the world and they don't have character, the schools have failed them and this nation has failed them. Really, Be Someone is priceless. After all, it is the moral development of the whole child that will determine their success in life.” When you do noble things, you help out other people and society and it makes you feel good.

About Tim Parmeter and FranCoach: Tim Parmeter is the founder and CEO of FranCoach, a company with the goal of helping clients discover if franchise ownership is the right path for them. FranCoach is a national search firm partnered with more than 600 of the top franchisors in the country, spanning nearly 70 industries. What do you want to be when you grow up? This question is not just for kids anymore. The vast majority of our clients are at a career crossroads and find themselves asking that very question. FranCoach has a team of franchise experts that are here to help both the first-time business owner as well as the seasoned entrepreneur find the perfect business opportunity. FranCoach is an industry leading franchise consulting company. We are partnered with close to five hundred franchisors spanning nearly sixty industries, all of which are looking for talented individuals to become their next franchise owners. Could this be you? Let's schedule an introductory call and talk about the possibilities. There is never any fee for our service, so enter your contact info to have a FranCoach specialist help you determine the best path for your future. FranCoach works with close to 500 franchises spanning nearly 60 industries. Franchisors rarely require a detailed history in a specific industry, rather they look for the transferrable skills, goals, and values of a future owner as the best indicator of success.

About Paul Scianna and Empowering Punch: Hi! I'm Paul Scianna and I'm about to make your fitness or weight loss journey a whole lot easier - and faster! Whether you're looking for weight loss, muscle gain, toning or just good old fashioned, staying in shape and healthy, I promise we do it better than anyone! We know you're busy and your dedication and work ethic should NEVER interfere with your fitness goals and results. On the contrary - you should be rewarded from putting in those long hours and hard work with the body of your dreams! You'll get the most comprehensive, quality, FITNESS AND NUTRITION training and coaching you've ever experienced AND it's all streamlined to fit into the busiest of schedules! Every program is completely custom built around your goals, your fitness experience, your dietary needs and your schedule. I have a seasoned team of trainers that share my passion and dedication to the industry and our number one goal is to exceed our clients' expectations. In addition to changing lives of individual clients, we also bring our "out-of-the-box" fitness methods into the workplace! Healthy employees are happy (and productive) employees and our Workplace Wellness Programs are so fun and engaging, your employees will ask for more! Our fitness solutions are basically fail-proof and conducive for any fitness level. We make fitness fun! (fun because you look and feel amazing!) Let me bring some fun into your fitness world. You'll be KNOCKED OUT by the results! (yes, cheesy joke). Empowering Punch With a combined 40+ years of experience between them, in 2008 Paul and Danyl created their vision of fitness done right. Professional boxer turned Personal Trainer combined with Personal Trainer turned Marketing Director made for an unstoppable team. Enter Empowering Punch. What most don't know is that the concept actually began while Paul was doing in-home training. He had clients of all ages, shapes and sizes and trained them all in their living rooms. Along with his magical method of weight training, he incorporated his personalized boxing workouts into everyone's regime. The results were staggering and soon the demand became too much for a one-man show. The next step was crystal clear in both of their minds.It was time to open the doors to a dream come true for these inherent gym rats. Having been around the block in the fitness industry, their combined knowledge and skill set was priceless. The philosophy was simple: Unparalleled results, outstanding customer service and no attitudes.Keeping true to their promise, they have successfully created that exact environment. Clients transform their bodies and minds every day; everyone is greeted by name and the entire member base is a welcoming and supportive family to one another. The staff is a carefully selected extension of the Scianna's passion and work ethic. The goal of each team member is to provide an amazing experience every class, every workout and every day. Whether you are in the building or training online, you will be knocked out by the power of Empowering Punch! Empowering Punch is a results-driven, premier fitness solution. We offer private and group personal training, custom nutrition planning and coaching, a dynamic array of fat-burning fitness classes as well as individual and group boxing lessons. We also offer a wide variety of virtual fitness, nutrition and online personal training programs via our full-service Empowering Punch application. Created by a professional boxer and master trainer, Empowering Punch EMPOWERS you to reach goals beyond your expectations and helps you live a healthier life. Whether you are taking class, personal training in our private studio our sweating with us virtually, our certified staff is constantly monitoring and motivating you to ensure your workout is safe, effective and most of all fun!

About Luke Van Der Veer and Website Rental Coaching: After trying multiple business models in an attempt to create passive income, Luke invested tens of thousands of dollars in SEO training as a last ditch effort to escape Corporate America. With the goal of time freedom, he built an SEO agency, only to learn that client work was no different from a job. Luke shut down his agency, let go of his clients, and began treating websites like real estate. Instead of working on client sites, he started building his own lead generation websites and renting them out to businesses. By charging monthly “rent” in exchange for exclusive leads, Luke was able to use passive website rentals to kill his corporate job in under a year. His ex-clients took notice and several of them asked to learn the process, so Luke created a coaching program to teach it. Now, in addition to expanding his 7-figure website rental portfolio and acquiring local businesses, Luke helps business owners generate their own leads, create more streams of passive income, build wealth, and take full control of their time. Luke is the founder of Website Rental Coaching. WRC teaches people how to create true passive income by building and renting out websites to local businesses. Members learn cutting edge SEO and a repeatable, step-by-step process that can be easily outsourced and scaled. As a digital landlord, you can recapture control of your time. Website Rental Coaching teaches people how to create a passive income by renting lead generation websites to local businesses. Our coaching clients are an even split of 9-5'ers and business owners, all of whom share a desire for time freedom. The 9-5'ers are often looking to replace their full-time incomes and quit their jobs. Some of them love what they do; others hate it, but all of them want more control over their schedule. Many of the 9-5'ers have tried to build businesses on the side before, or they already run successful side hustles, earning money with affiliate marketing, eBay, Amazon, dropshipping, network marketing, or MLM. The business owners want more control over their schedules too. Most of them own rental properties or invest in real estate, and quite a few of them have also tried one or more side hustles.

About Erica Salm Rench and Rasa.io: After working in enrollment management where she focused on recruitment strategy and marketing, Erica managed a team of online marketers at the largest digital marketing company in the Gulf South. There, she supported the web development, SEO, online advertising, and content marketing teams in executing strategies which elevated organizations to stand out and be seen amongst the chaos of the online marketplace. Now, as the COO at rasa.io, she gets to blend her love of digital marketing technology and email in order to support the incredible community of rasa.io customers. We're a results-driven, goal-oriented company comprised of a collaborative, creative, and passionate team. We value employee growth, work-life balance, and each other — we share appreciation between team members regularly and enthusiastically. The Core Purpose of an organization describes its “why” – the reason it exists. At a fundamental level, a Core Purpose must evoke a deeply and emotionally meaningful response across a broad swath of people far removed from the company. Demand diversity in thought We demand all of our team members seek out ideas beyond their own. Diverse ideas often come from diverse people and sources. We are creative and seek to turn over stones and solicit ideas from people who may not always be first to share them. Simpler is better Find the simplest possible way to solve each problem. Unnecessary steps, features, or processes must be cut with extreme discipline. Tell it like it is No matter what, say what you mean and mean what you say. Do this while practicing empathetic listening. Learn by doing We are not afraid to start things with little information or insight, experiment, fail, iterate and try again. We strive to find the best way to solve hard problems with a bias towards action. We work hard to share our learning along the way so that we can get better as individuals and as a team. Measure it If you can't measure it, you can't improve it. Measure everything that you are shooting for and tell it like it is along the way. Own it As a team and as individuals, we own our individual outcomes end to end. When we sign up for something, we get it done. As a team, there is no “they,” there is only “us” and “we,” and we all own our success together. We vigorously debate our goals once we set them; even if we don't all agree, we all own them together. Celebrate success Celebrating success means celebrating success and the steps that lead to the success. We embrace failures along the way and the need to start from a position of inexperience.

About Frances Harder and Fashion For Profit: Self described Fashion Designer gone insane! After designing and having my own name under license in Japan and teaching fashion for 20 plus years, I self published a series of self help books for those starting their own apparel business. Under Harder Publications: www.fashionforprofit.com Around the same time I founded the Fashion Business Incubator (FBI) an educational nonprofit housed now in the Control Collective in the heart of the LA Fashion district. Since founding the FBI to provide valuable business development, it has since grown and now provides all types of job training specific to the apparel industry. www.fashionbizinc.org Specialties: International Apparel expert, copyright issues, product development, branding, costing, production, market niche....... Fashion For Profit Frances Harder and her team are dedicated to providing specific world-class education, technical, sourcing, networking, operations, marketing, mentoring and consulting services. Fashion for Profit's global resources offers a platform to connect the resources people need to build a successful fashion business! FFP has the outreach, the connections and the platform to provide industry consultants the connections they are seeking to connect with new prospect clients. We encourage our consultants to present webinars, seminars and podcasts to relate and open multiple avenues from FFP platform.

About Robin Hills and Ei4Change: Hello and thank you for looking at my profile. My specialism is emotional intelligence focusing on the appropriate use of emotion by supporting personality and behaviour in business to increase productivity and success at work. Instead of reading my profile, here is a link to a two minute video about my skills and experience - https://youtu.be/fPD-C7RFZeY. My experience ranges over 40 years'​ working with small start-ups to large multinationals in commercial areas, in project management and in line management. My educational programmes on resilience and emotional intelligence are used in educational establishments in South Africa and India and I am teaching over 300,000 learners in 195+ countries through online emotional intelligence programmes. My books "The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business" and "The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business" are published in The Authority Guide Series. The personality and behavioural assessments I use include Myers Briggs Type Indicator (Step I and II), DISC (to an advanced level), and Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0), including 360 assessments (EQ-i 2.0 360). I am also a certified TetraMap facilitator. These help me to help you to understand yourself better and how you can improve your relationships with others. I have the British Psychological Society Test User Occupational Ability (Level A) and Occupational Personality (Level B) certificates meaning that I can select from a range of assessments to assess aptitude and aspects of personality and behaviour. My work has lead to deliver keynotes and presentations at international conferences on emotional intelligence and neuroscience in the UK, the US, Middle East, South Africa and India, as well as online. I welcome bookings for conference speaking or commissions for writing on emotional intelligence and neuroscience. Ei4Change At Ei4Change, we are highly specialised in training, personal development and coaching with expertise in emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. Recognised internationally as specialists in emotional intelligence, Ei4Change tailors blended learning through workshops and coaching offering valuable, accredited online courses, that will create a positive change in your life. We have experience of working at all levels within organisations to align people and enhance the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that lead to improvements in performance inside and outside of work. Ei4Change develops emotional intelligence to help people get alignment and more rewarding engagement from their work. We are not limited to one way of thinking, which empowers us to apply emotional intelligence in broader contexts, sharing ideas and best practice that really work.

About Srikar (Sam) Yeruva and Pycube, Inc.: I am on a mission to make technology accessible to hospitals. Digitizing processes in the healthcare industry can lead to significant advancements in efficiency, patient care, and overall outcomes. Our commitment is to provide value to patients and medical professionals, creating a more efficient, patient-centered, and technologically advanced healthcare ecosystem. Today, I'm the CEO at Pycube, a digital transformation and business visualization company, with a specialized focus on the healthcare industry, including the US News Top 20 hospitals. As a result of the hard work and passion driving me and my team to excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation, Pycube achieved a coveted spot in the prestigious INC 5000 list, which honors the fastest-growing companies in the United States. Additionally, CRN acknowledged my leadership and expertise in Enterprise Asset Management, further solidifying my standing in the industry. I am a serial entrepreneur with roots in IT services and a deep interest in the application of smart contracts. I possess experience in founding, operating, and successfully exiting technology companies that have received substantial backing from prominent venture capital firms. My educational journey started with a Master's in Electronics and Computer Engineering, followed by business education at the prestigious Wharton School, and a general management program at Harvard Business School. Each of these experiences has given me exposure to different ideas and perspectives, enhancing my view of the world, particularly at the intersection of business and technology. And this brings me to one of my core beliefs: that education is more than just an accumulation of knowledge—it's about exposure. It's about broadening our horizons and encountering diverse viewpoints that challenge our own. It's these diverse viewpoints that can lead us to truly innovative solutions when tackling complex issues. I am passionate about the transformative power of digital technology in healthcare, how to shed light on complex topics, and turn them into easily understandable visuals. Pycube is uniquely positioned to help hospitals across the asset management lifecycle better manage and better utilize their key assets with services and intelligent technology platforms that make a real difference every day.

About Matt Plaskoff and One Week Bath: My focus is to build outstanding service companies that provide our clients with unique solutions to their remodeling and building needs. We are efficiency and value driven. Training, processes and open communication make our team members the best in the business. Specialties: Bathroom Remodeling, Custom Home remodeling and building, kitchen remodeling, consulting, Design and Build process management, value engineering. At One Week Bath we offer a hassle-free, all-in-one, custom remodeling process that is completed without you ever leaving home. No subcontractors, no delays. We guarantee that we'll finish on time, or we pay you for every day we are late! Our years of experience help you create the bathroom of your dreams with the best products available. It's as simple as one phone call, one design meeting and one week of construction. We handle the details, permitting, inspections, product issues and the installation. There is nothing easy about bathroom remodeling. It's one of the smallest spaces in the home, yet it demands the greatest amount of detail and attention. The bathroom is an area of construction where size doesn't translate to ease, cost or speed; in fact, its complexity is measured in details and systems, not square feet. Based in Los Angeles, One Week Bath is an independent bathroom remodeling company that has expanded to also serve Orange County, Ventura, Inland Empire and all of Southern California. The innovation of contractor & entrepreneur Matt Plaskoff, our mission is to eliminate the risk & stress of bathroom remodeling, making overall customer experience & beautiful design the priority. We have completed thousands of beautiful bathroom remodels since our inception in 2000. Why am I qualified to make that statement? In one way or another, I've been involved in over 3700 bathroom remodels since I started my career over 30 years ago. Some of those projects were routine, and some were the height of complexity, precision and pressure. I feel enormously fortunate that for over 3 decades, I ran a very successful Los Angeles construction company and design group – Plaskoff Construction. I'm also blessed to have served as the Lead Construction Consultant for ABC's most successful hit prime-time remodeling TV show of all time – Extreme Makeover Home Edition. However, even with all of that amazing opportunity behind me, the bulk of my most valuable professional experience has been as the Owner and Operator of One Week Bath. I knew that if I was going to make One Week Bath a success, I was going to have to come up with a way to eliminate the common problems associated with construction. I had a vision to bring an overall enjoyment to the process, and not just for the customer – but for me. Let's face it, it's hard to motivate for work every day when you're forever dealing with problems, flaky people, inconsistent suppliers, defective products… and excuses. My thought was – if I just could eliminate the excuses and obstacles in the process, my job would be fun. When it came to One Week Bath, I took everything I learned from my experiences… million dollar mansions to humble abodes, to create a new approach to remodeling. One Week Bath started in 2000 and has been a success story since our very first customer. It's a company that was founded on innovation and reinvention, making great results and overall customer satisfaction the priority. I am happy to report our success continues to be measured by each and every new project. Since 2000, we've designed and remodeled thousands of custom bathrooms. Our process provides everyone involved in the project a sense of accomplishment. Our customers have an easy and enjoyable end-to-end remodeling experience, and our staff takes pride in a job well done – every day.

About Jonathan Rosenfeld, Dr. Jerry Fisher and Innovating Edge, Inc: Jonathan Rosenfeld, President & CEO OF Innovating Edge, Inc and qualified professional with experience in Strategic Branding, Fashion Marketing, Business Development, Full Service Advertising Agency, and Start Up/ Small Business Operations. Gerard “Jerry” E. Fisher, MBA, Ph.D. has been advising major Fortune 500 organizations and many smaller and mid-sized companies on techniques for improving their innovation strategies and implementation, strategic planning, team building, marketing effectiveness, cross-team interactions, and sales and management skills for 50 years. Having been raised in family that fostered and instilled the values and ethics and appreciation for philanthropy, Jerry has spent his life working closely with human needs and charities large and small. The Fisher family has donated over $30M to programs that are dedicated to helping ease poverty, racism and devastating diseases. Jerry continues his philanthropy work and support internationally and locally in Rochester, NY. Jerry holds multiple advanced degrees from Michigan State University; including an MBA and Ph.D. in Business Administration with specialties in strategic planning, marketing, advertising, organization development, and life coaching; as well as a Ph.D in Economics with specialties in Finance and Supply Chain Management and Design. He has also studied organizations from an academic perspective. Jerry has spent many years teaching team building, marketing, strategic planning and innovation management at the undergraduate and graduate level at Michigan State University, The State University of New York, Rochester Institute Technology, and the University of Dayton. Certified in multiple instruments and assessments used around the globe in diverse range of business and incubators, Jerry has extensive first hand expertise in correlating client strengths and shortcomings into actionable gains during critical pivot points for management teams and organizations. Having created, helmed and sold multiple companies, Jerry's broad range of expertise allows him to share with his clients a wide range of options for innovation planning, strategic planning and design, team building, executive coaching, and market share growth. His style is a unique one, developed over years of working with executives and executive teams from more than 300 organizations in 35 different industries in over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America. Jerry created and served as President for the award-winning agency: Center for Organization Development Inc., based in Rochester, NY and his award-winning Marketing Edge seminars and consultation material have been translated into French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Spanish. In a bold shift to a more agile operations. Organizations both large and small in all sectors and industries are increasingly challenged to innovate to survive. Today companies face real threats from emerging competitors and technologies. Give your innovating teams the edge they need to stay ahead of the competition. Innovating Edge offers a powerful combination of innovation instruments and exercises deigned to help you and your teams harnesses the invisible and natural innovation traits we all have. Discover your Innovating Edge with the Innovation Strengths Preference Indicator® Executive Edition (ISPI™ EXE). This is the foundation for analyzing your team's innovation potential. We combine this with award-winning executive coaching lessons developed by the Center of Organizational Development, Inc. (COD) and Fisher DeHann Consulting to give you a total package of tools to analyze your teams, harness their strengths, and position them for innovation success - all without the need for expensive consultants.

About Azzedine Downes and International Fund for Animal Welfare: When Azzedine Downes became President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in 2012, one thing was clear to him: "Talking to people who already agreed with us just isn't enough to get real results." As IFAW's Executive Vice President since 1997, Azzedine had worked closely with experts from across the sciences and decision makers from around the world. But when he became President, IFAW started bringing together what Azzedine likes to call “the unusual suspects.” Seamstresses in Malawi. Auction houses in China. Working together, IFAW's eclectic network is now helping animals and people thrive together in more than 40 countries. Azzedine has led IFAW through a groundbreaking period of geographic expansion and strategic consolidation. He's helped open offices on four continents, including IFAW's first office in the Middle East. Azzedine has also influenced international policies to create positive change on the ground. In Azzedine's first year as President, IFAW signed a historic lease agreement with a Maasai community near Amboseli National Park in Kenya, securing 16,000 acres of precious habitat for elephants. Months later, Azzedine helped establish a first-of-its-kind cooperative framework between IFAW and INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Program. For years, Azzedine has served as the Head of the Delegation to the CITES Conference of the Parties. And recently, he directed IFAW's successful campaign for membership to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Before joining IFAW, Azzedine served as the Chief of Party for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Jerusalem and Morocco, as well as the Acting Regional Director for the United States Peace Corps in Eurasia and the Middle East. In 2015, Fast Company named Azzedine one of the “The Most 100 Creative People in Business,” and he has been listed among The NonProfit Times's “Power and Influence Top 50.” He is a member of the Global Tiger Forum Advisory Council, and he currently sits on the U.S. Trade and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee. Named to the prestigious Council for Hope of the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation in 2023, Azzedine joins a group of prominent global thought and business leaders committed to using their influence to improve the world around us. A graduate of Providence College and Harvard University, Azzedine is fluent in Arabic, English, and French. His personal memoir, The Couscous Chronicles: Stories of Food, Love, And Donkeys from a Life Between Cultures, was published in June 2023. IFAW explores new ways to improve conditions for animals, people, and the place we call home—and we've been leading the way for over 50 years. The problems we confront are urgent, complicated, and resistant to change. Solving them requires fresh thinking and bold action. So we look at the issues from different angles, make unexpected connections, and challenge the way things are done. Partnering with local communities, NGOs, and governments around the globe. we create real-world solutions that make an immediate and lasting impact.

About Sameer Zuhad and FUNDSFORNGOS LLC: FUNDSFORNGOS is the leading source of funding information for NGOs around the world – from small grass roots organizations to large global NGOs. Visitors to the fundsforNGOs website can access a range of useful content and subscribe to our free funding alert service. Using technology, we connect NGOs to useful information – including tools, how-to guides, training webinars, and resources to help you fundraise successfully. FUNDSFORNGOS exists to support NGOs and Development Professionals to do what they do best: creating a better world. We research, develop and curate content that is useful for the sustainability and growth of NGOs, companies and individuals working in sustainable development and poverty alleviation around the world. The world is full of opportunities but very few are able to channelize them. Knowledge, skills and information continues to remain out of reach for many. fundsforNGOs seeks to bridge this gap by introducing to the vast number of resources the world has and how it can help them gain sustainable development.

About George Dunn and CRE8 Independent Consultants: George Dunn President & CEO CRE8 Independent Consultants,, helps organizations improve quality, governance, customer service, and efficiency through operational/process improvement, advanced technology planning, and update of IG records management programs. Assists clients as on-call Chief Process Officer #CPO, Chief Digital Transformation Officer #CDTO, and Senior Independent Consultant. Operational and process improvement work focuses on aligning and improving the way processes and people work together to achieve operational goals. Digital transformation focuses on how to improve the effectiveness and ROI of these technologies through proper planning and design. IG Records Management focuses on the update of policies, procedures, and schedules to better meet regulatory, legal, operational, and best practice requirements. Advanced technology planning includes Digital Transformation, Electronic Content Management (ECM), Digital Workflow, Electronic Forms, Electronic Signature, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, Recognition, Machine Learning, and others. George develops enterprise-wide, department, and workgroup operational improvement plans, IG RM programs, process/workflow maps, software requirements, return on investment analysis, requests for proposals, vendor assessment, and change action plans. Mr. Dunn has over twenty-five years of experience in the above areas, has worked across numerous industries, and has assisted organizations from 25 to 250,000 employees. He has served in executive, management, and staff roles for CRE8 Incorporated, GTE, Wang Labs, ASA, and KPMG. He is certified in Lean/Six Sigma, Business Process Management, Re-engineering, BPM, ECM, Workflow, Management Consulting, EDP Audit, and CPA (former). CRE8 staff are CRM, Agile, and PMP accredited. George has served as an adviser to the Worldwide ECM Workflow Standards Board for AIIM and is a regular speaker at worldwide and regional events. He is a regular panelist, speaker, and author at BWG, AIIM, ARMA, DSF, AMLAW, GLC and other industry forums/discussions. CRE8 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS Since 1995, CRE8® Incorporated Independent Consultants have helped organizations plan for Process Improvement, Workflow / ECM Paperless Technologies, Information Governance, and Complex Computer System Replacement. Our services include consulting, workshops, and conferences; provided on-site or through the internet. As independent consultants, we work directly for end users and do not sell or represent any technology solution. This allows us to provide an independent voice to help organizations plan for and evaluate process improvement, advanced technology (workflow/ECM), information governance IG plans, and complex computer system replacement options. To learn more about our services: - Process and Organizational Improvement- ECM, Workflow, ERM And Information Governance Planning- Complex Computer System Replacement Planning- On-Line Education and Certification (Agile, BPM, Project Management PMP, Lean, Six Sigma)- Conferences CRE8 serves national and international organizations in all industry sectors, including Fortune 100, government, and privately held. We conduct process improvement and technology planning projects at the enterprise, department, and workgroup levels for worldwide, national, and local organizations. CRE8 projects are staffed by leading professionals who have extensive experience assisting organizations with planning for process improvement and new technologies. Our consultants provide full knowledge transfer of the tools and techniques that we employ. CRE8 delivers outstanding successes and customer results.

About Buck Mims and National Public Safety Group: Buck is active in the ministry at Grace Church of Southern Pines, where and his wife Kimberly also counsel individuals and married couples. Buck and Kimberly are also the proud parents of two adult children and their little Shih Tzu, Layla Lu Mims. I have over 33 years in the public safety arena. For years, I worked in public safety software sales at a Tier 1 provider, with considerable experience implementing large consortium systems, including one 10 County system of CAD, RMS, Mobile, and Civil software. With all of the volatility in the software market, I started National Public Safety Group, so we could offer a consulting firm that really understood the Public Safety Software industry. Having been a sworn officer myself for over 30 years, I also have a passion to help agencies. I have always been an advocate to ensure my customers were taken care of, which isn't always easy in corporate America. That is not the case at our company. We are 100% going above and beyond to give great service and value to them. We guarantee our services by providing a cancel anytime contract, so if you are not happy with our work, you are not stuck in a contract. We will live and die by our service and value, and I can do that because I know we will give our customers our best. I am very excited about all we are doing today and what is coming over the next few years. At NPSG, you are assigned a team specific to your needs. We have subject matter experts for each solution and phase of your project. As we are a concierge consulting firm, each project is assigned a project manager, the appropriate subject matter experts for products, selection experts, and procurement experts. Having our team providing you with facts and putting things in the appropriate context allows your agency to make smart and educated decisions. This helps out agencies and their software providers have more successful projects. This level of involvement is part of our standard concierge service. Our goal is to take the work load off of your team and anxiety out of your project. As our consultants mainly come from public safety and working at public safety software companies, we understand what it means to have a strong partnership with your provider. So part of our goal is very importantly to help build a strong relationship with the software provider and your agency. We don't just say we focus mainly on software. We highly focus on the public safety software industry, it's products and providers. Besides over 90% of our work involving public safety software consulting, we internally have training to help our consultants understand the industry better. We teach them how to continuously stay up to date with information they need to be a successful public safety software consultant. We also have three different tools we are building to help our employees and customers directly understand the differences of the providers in the market.

About Lenny Gray and D2D Millionaire: I've been married to my best friend for 26 years, and we have 5 wonderful children. When I'm not knocking doors, I enjoy supporting my kids in their sports, dance, music, and academic activities. I've coached several of my kids' sports teams. I have served faithfully in my church and prior to getting married, served a 2-year church mission in Washington DC. I'm a tres leches fanatic and love anything with coconut in it! I wrote Door-to-Door Millionaire & MORE Door-to-Door Millionaire to teach my proven sales techniques that took me thousands of hours on the doors to master. I also want to bring transparency to an industry that is often criticized for unethical sales practices. Tens of thousands of copies have been sold worldwide. The Audible versions of the books are self-narrated. Lenny Gray is a prominent figure in the world of business and entrepreneurship, serving as the CEO of D2D Millionaire. With a wealth of experience and a keen entrepreneurial spirit, Lenny has made significant strides in the direct-to-door (D2D) sales industry, establishing himself as a leading expert in this field. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful CEO is a testament to his dedication, vision, and innovative approach to business. In this article, we will delve deeper into Lenny Gray's background, his role as the CEO of D2D Millionaire, and the impact he has had on the D2D sales industry. D2D Millionaire is a dynamic and innovative company operating in the direct-to-door (D2D) sales industry. Under the leadership of CEO Lenny Gray, the company has carved out a significant niche in this competitive field. D2D Millionaire is known for its commitment to excellence, cutting-edge sales strategies, and a strong focus on empowering its sales representatives. The company specializes in various products and services, using a direct sales approach that involves representatives going door-to-door to connect with potential customers. This personal touch allows for direct engagement and relationship-building, which has proven effective in several industries, including telecommunications, home security, energy services, and more. One of the hallmarks of D2D Millionaire is its dedication to providing comprehensive training and support to its sales teams. Lenny Gray and his team understand that success in D2D sales requires not only a compelling product or service but also well-trained and motivated representatives. This commitment to professional development has earned the company a reputation for having a skilled and passionate salesforce. Additionally, D2D Millionaire places a strong emphasis on ethics and integrity in its business practices. Lenny Gray has instilled a culture of honesty and transparency within the organization, ensuring that customers are treated fairly and with respect during every interaction. As the CEO, Lenny Gray's visionary leadership has been instrumental in the company's growth and success. Under his guidance, D2D Millionaire continues to expand its market reach and explore new opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of direct sales.

About Wayne Goshkarian and Dylan Consulting, LLC: Wayne Goshkarian is more an entrepreneur than an insurance broker. His career in the insurance industry has been one of continuous refinement, reinventing and improving standard practices and implementing a range of cutting-edge systems. Today, he is the Founder and President of Dylan Consulting, LLC, a Scottsdale, AZ firm that develops advanced solutions necessary for the marketplace in an ever-changing world, including the developing gig economy. Association for Entrepreneurship, USA (AFEUSA) is one of Wayne's clients and he serves as director of communication for the organization, as well as providing key marketing support for its member insurance programs. Dylan Consulting has secured more than ten name-brand carriers with guaranteed issue products for AFEUSA. Beyond that, Dylan's IT Department went above and beyond to develop an updated, “end-to-end” online, Amazon-like enrollment system that feeds APIs directly to TPAs. Wayne found that many IT platforms look good on the front end, but the back ends tend to be 5-20 years old. His team solved all that. A History of Innovation Wayne has specialized in individual health coverage for non-standard risk individuals, a first-to-market laptop-enrollment system in 1994, and was one of the first to pioneer a laptop enrollment system in 1999. All these innovations improved the communication of core and voluntary benefits for enrollees. Since the 1980s, Wayne has developed his extensive experience in financial and estate planning for groups large and small, both fully insured and self-funded, in addition to owning a worksite marketing enrollment company to serve groups as large as 60,000 employees. This has given him firsthand expertise within the individual and group space. It's important to note that the industry commission system hasn't changed in at least 50 years while business costs continue to climb. Wayne's visionary goal is to create solutions that support reliable and credible distribution long-term — years ahead of what the insurance industry is thinking. Dylan Consulting is focused on advanced solutions for the marketplace and you as the broker/consulting. Our industry has not changed much, but the world has changed a lot. We provide group filed products, modern Amazon like technology and a modern-day commissions system to help grow and retain your business long term. Our specialty is not the industry standard of progress but advance well beyond that to give you tools that advance your client, the insured and your agency in an ever changing world. The insurance industry only changes when there is government regulation or when another carrier has something they want the same. We have seen this for 47 years Dylan Consulting has developed the name brand carrier partners, guaranteed issue products down to 1 person, technology that is Amazon like enrollment experience, and commissions system to build your company without pouring more money into it.

About Larry Kozin and MainStreet Chamber Holdings, Inc: Larry Kozin, has been creating innovative new marketing methods since leaving ArtVan Furniture in 1979 and opening up partner owned stores~up and down the west coast with his mentor, Henry Kraus of Electropedic. As the Founder of Advanced Licensing, Larry joined forces with John Bellave of 99cent store fame, and together they opened over 300 independently-owned locations called iDealFurniture, and recruited an Army of over 5000 home based furniture brokers and had a front-row seat to the nightmare of logistics and technology that seemed to elude small and micro furniture entrepreneurs. Advanced Licensing is dedicated to helping privately held companies expand nationally with a focus on building local economies and creating post-pandemic opportunities for the masses to become successful entrepreneurs on a shoestring. MainStreetChamber™, a National Membership Organization, provides interactive connections and opportunities that advance Small Business growth and profitability. In uncertain economic times so many organizations are problem focused, belaboring the frustration of ever tightening markets. MainStreetChamber™ is solution oriented, we help our members face problems and turn them into opportunities for growth and profit. We are redefining business and positioning ourselves through leadership and diversification; to not only make it during tough times, but to be poised for profit in the future. We are a service oriented organization and encourage community involvement. MainStreetChamber™ supports multiple national Non-Profit Organizations as well as many local Non-Profit Organizations through the participation of members in each Chamber. Many of our networking events have a dual purpose to also raise funds, through the sale of donated products and services, for locally supported charities. We provide our members with interactive connections and opportunities that advance Small Business growth and profitability.

About Steve Vincze and TRESTLE Compliance: I deliver immediate value to Biotech, Specialty Pharma and MedTech businesses by creating precision risk assessments and compliance programs that propel growth. Based in the Boston biotech hub, I founded TRESTLE Compliance to offer partner-level expertise 100% of the time. We find a way to say yes so you can grow your business. We're entrepreneurs ourselves, so we understand that agility and speed to market are paramount. I've built my career around designing effective compliance solutions, with expertise in sales, anti-kickback, false claims and anti-corruption issues. I've served in a multitude of senior executive compliance roles, as well as a Deloitte senior leader and an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Our talented team has worked at the FDA, Big 4 consulting firms and law firms, and include licensed attorneys, PhDs and software innovators. At TRESTLE, you won't have a junior level consultant learning on your time and dime. Instead, you'll get direct access to professionals who can quickly identify risk and implement resourceful solutions. We build compliance trestles for life science businesses. Our frameworks provide support and value no matter the phase of your life science organization, whether you're rallying investors or ready to roll out your product. Services include: Strategic Design & Implementation; Commercial/Operations Support; Technology Solutions; Outsourced & International Support; Regulatory, Investigative & Government Support; Investor Support; & Litigation Support. I founded TRESTLE with the vision of delivering partner-level consulting with greater precision and faster turnarounds. My time as a Marine engrained a sense of urgency and preparedness that I bring to every TRESTLE client. We successfully lead clients through the compliance and privacy terrain by striking the right balance of scientific, business and legal considerations. Welcome to TRESTLE Compliance, where we cultivate a business-friendly approach to compliance. Based in the Boston biotech hub, TRESTLE is a highly-specialized consulting firm offering the full spectrum of compliance, risk and regulatory services. Our multi-disciplined team of professionals, each with 20+ years of expertise, creates custom, properly scaled solutions with precision, speed and unmatched value. We find a way to strike the right balance by creating collaborative, practical and effective compliance solutions that help you grow your business and stay compliant! We're entrepreneurs ourselves, so we understand that agility and speed to market are paramount. I've built my career around designing effective compliance and privacy solutions, with expertise in sales, anti-kickback, false claims and anti-corruption issues. I've served in a multitude of senior executive compliance roles, as well as a Deloitte consultant and an officer in the U.S. Marine Corp. We create actionable plans for clients and I'm happy to share details about some of our recent successes. A sampling of clients and partners: Pharming, Cycle Pharma, Oncocyte, Myriad, Mintz & Sidley. We're here to support you and your business. We fill the gaps and make your life easier. The TRESTLE team is the reliable, dependable, strong support for any piece of a compliance program you need. We have relationships and partnerships with the right people to bring you the solutions you need. Our team specializes in targeted risk assessments and training, as well as comprehensive compliance programs. We can be your interim compliance officer or your in-house counsel. That's our strength. We are your trusted partner, and you can lean on us.

About Mark Anderson and Consumer Consulting Group: Credit and Risk Management, timeshare debt removal, timeshare cancellation, Credit Repair, Identity Theft Investigation and Claim Management, FDCPA violation, Student Loan Resolution Specialist. We are a full service timeshare cancellation full fulfillment center. Whether you are brand new owner or have been a timeshare owner for decades we can help. The timeshare cancellation industry has massively grown over the past 6 years. This growth is due to the massive development of timeshare sales. In fact, the timeshare industry has doubled in market share to $9.8 Billion dollars. This places timeshares above American Baseball. There is no stopping the timeshare train from making a station in every town, but we can help the timeshare owners who have been taken advantage of, lied to, scammed, defrauded, are hit with economic hardship, death of an owner, or need help negotiating. We service internationally, and approve most timeshare resorts. Our timeshare cancellation focus is fast and affordable results. We make the timeshare exit process easy for our clients. For example, we cancel and remove outstanding timeshare accounts and cancel lifetime timeshare debt. We remove timeshare accounts from credit reports, and terminate timeshare debt. Our process is strategic and the results are predictable. We are certified risk managers, seasoned paralegals, experienced credit managers, and noted consumer advocates. Timeshares contracts are never ending liabilities. Therefore, accounts such as timeshares in vacation ownership need to be disputed and terminated safely, and legally. Our timeshare resolution services include us monitoring our clients credit and all public records to ensure all aspects of the timeshare account are deleted. Your dedicated timeshare contract cancellation account managers have expertise in legal timeshare contract disputes, direct mediation on accounts and contracts. Our timeshare exit program delivers a negotiated resolution to many consumer accounts. Our clientele provide unique cases to an ever growing problem in consumer rights violations, and deceptive sales practices. Above all as exit timeshare consultants, our timeshare release strategy delivers the results of financial freedom, and elimination of liability. We provide the safest, most affordable and streamlined timeshare cancellation process. Whether you are brand new owner or have been a timeshare owner for decades we can help. We have helped thousands of clients get results with our unique approach and best-in-class tech. We know how to cancel a timeshare and believe timeshare owners need an attorney that can provide reliable results. CCG can help the timeshare owners who have been taken advantage of, lied to, scammed, defrauded, are hit with economic hardship, death of an owner, or need help negotiating. We service internationally, and approve most timeshare resorts. Cancel timeshare contract today.

On this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, we dive into the importance of understanding technology and its impact on increasing bottom lines. Our special guest, Dante White, recognized as one of the top leaders in the tech industry, joins us to discuss how his company, Oppuous, is revolutionizing access to technology solutions. Throughout the episode, we explore key messages such as the need for individuals to understand their goals and make informed decisions about investing in technology. Dante emphasizes the importance of considering opportunity costs and seeking guidance from trustworthy sources when evaluating technology investments. He highlights the tendency of entrepreneurs to be attracted to new tools and stresses the importance of evaluating if they truly benefit business progress. We also discuss the significance of keeping track of tech stacks to avoid duplicate purchases and ensure efficiency. Dante introduces opus.com as a resource for further discussions and encourages listeners to connect with him or someone they trust. We address concerns about AI and its potential to provide inaccurate information, but also highlight the importance of feeding AI with proper knowledge through white papers and documentation. Dante compares AI to a paralegal, mentioning its ability to do heavy legwork but also the need for double-checking its accuracy. We acknowledge that AI is not a replacement for humans but can help businesses by reducing research time and providing prompt and accurate information. Throughout the episode, we share examples and insights into how technology can enhance bottom lines. Dante shares his vision for Oppuous, which aims to simplify access to technology solutions for business owners. We discuss the importance of leveraging existing tools and avoiding unnecessary purchases, as well as the cost savings and efficiencies that can result from using AI prospecting tools. Additionally, we delve into topics such as automation, cybersecurity, and the impact of technology on customer service. We emphasize the value of understanding why a particular tool is needed and seeking expert advice to avoid costly mistakes during implementation. Towards the end of the episode, we offer guidance on how to approach new technologies without feeling overwhelmed or overloaded. We share the support services provided by Oppuous, including tiered support for Microsoft and Google products and a simple portal for submitting support tickets. Overall, this episode provides a comprehensive exploration of how technology can increase bottom lines and offers practical advice for business owners to navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. Join us as we dive into the world of technology and the bottom line that truly matters. About our guest: Dante has been making waves in the tech industry, gaining recognition as one of the 30 Best Leaders to Watch by "The Silicon Review." His company, Oppuous, has been named one of "America's Most Impactful Privately Held Companies for 2023" by DotCom Magazine, securing the prestigious title of "2023 Impact Company of the Year." Connect with Dante on LinkedIn and on the web at https://oppuous.io

Bullshit actually works sometimes, but Gyi and Conrad still don't like it. And, are so-called Super Lawyers actually extraordinary in any way?  ----- Even though the guys hate marketing bullshit, they happily bullshit their way through a chat with returning FOP Paul Faust! Paul gets razzed a bit after a 2019 DotCom Magazine cover story resurfaced and gained him another round of congratulations from his professional peers. But, Paul gets the last laugh, ‘cause all this BS gave him plenty of renewed exposure.  Speaking of bullshit, what's the deal with Super Lawyers and other similar distinctions bestowed upon attorneys? Are they reputable? Are they worth paying for? Do they get eyeballs directly onto your law firm and help you grow your business? Ehhh… it's neither a yes or a no—Gyi and Conrad discuss.  The News: Musk is rebranding Twitter, we guess, but it's looking more like he's just trying extra hard to run the whole platform into the ground — Twitter Turning Into X Set to Kill Billions in Brand Value. Things aren't looking much better for Zuck at the moment — Threads Users Down By Half (still!). And, Conrad interviewed John Henson about The Crackdown Against Lead Generators.  Mentioned in this Episode: 10 Best Legal Marketing Podcasts Every Lawyer Should Listen To Paul Faust is the president and co-founder of RingBoost and a nationally recognized expert in the use of local and toll-free phone numbers in marketing. LHLM Episode: The Mad Proliferation of Lawyer Coaching || Lawyer Has Gas… and He's Giving It to You  Law Firm Alchemy Charlie Mann's Podcast: They Don't Teach This in Law School The Super Lawyers Selection Process Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

Bullshit actually works sometimes, but Gyi and Conrad still don't like it. And, are so-called Super Lawyers actually extraordinary in any way?  ----- Even though the guys hate marketing bullshit, they happily bullshit their way through a chat with returning FOP Paul Faust! Paul gets razzed a bit after a 2019 DotCom Magazine cover story resurfaced and gained him another round of congratulations from his professional peers. But, Paul gets the last laugh, ‘cause all this BS gave him plenty of renewed exposure.  Speaking of bullshit, what's the deal with Super Lawyers and other similar distinctions bestowed upon attorneys? Are they reputable? Are they worth paying for? Do they get eyeballs directly onto your law firm and help you grow your business? Ehhh… it's neither a yes or a no—Gyi and Conrad discuss.  The News: Musk is rebranding Twitter, we guess, but it's looking more like he's just trying extra hard to run the whole platform into the ground — Twitter Turning Into X Set to Kill Billions in Brand Value. Things aren't looking much better for Zuck at the moment — Threads Users Down By Half (still!). And, Conrad interviewed John Henson about The Crackdown Against Lead Generators.  Mentioned in this Episode: 10 Best Legal Marketing Podcasts Every Lawyer Should Listen To Paul Faust is the president and co-founder of RingBoost and a nationally recognized expert in the use of local and toll-free phone numbers in marketing. LHLM Episode: The Mad Proliferation of Lawyer Coaching || Lawyer Has Gas… and He's Giving It to You  Law Firm Alchemy Charlie Mann's Podcast: They Don't Teach This in Law School The Super Lawyers Selection Process Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok