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Rick Hughes production manager and co-CEO of Peace Entertainment, Inc. is a brand media and video production specialist, who through the use high-quality video content, makes sure your company’s messaging is seen and heard. Peace Entertainment’s content visually communicates to your target audience, and gets your business seen in the right way and now a brand name! Their brand media content keeps your professional lifestyle, brand, and marketing viable and visual in the market place.
Lisa Earle McLeod is the author of Selling with Noble Purpose, she works with organizations around the world to improve competitive differentiation and emotional engagement. Her clients include SalesForce, Volvo, Roche, Pfizer and Dave and Busters.
John brings over 20 years of management and operations experience working across multiple industries, starting in sports from his time as an intern for the National Basketball Association (NBA), to eventually leading the Salt Lake Organizing Committee of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games as an Operations Manager. Prior to joining RedPeg as President, John held senior level positions focused on ensuring company productivity and operations management, fostering client relationships and business development for agencies such as Momentum Worldwide and Ignition, Inc. (now known as Havas Sports & Entertainment USA). John has worked with dozens of award-winning brands throughout his career, most notably Nike, ESPN, Harley Davidson, Coca-Cola, AT&T, and Delta Airlines. As RedPeg’s President, John guides the company’s growth through account oversight, business development, team management, and maintaining positive relationships with clients. In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, and chasing after their three busy teenagers. When they’re not running to lacrosse or basketball practices, you can find them boating or indulging in family game nights.
Monique Blokzyl is the founder of HeartPowered Business, helping speakers and expert entrepreneurs worldwide to build scalable businesses, so they stop just selling their time, earn a 6+ figure income, and make a much bigger impact. Monique herself is an awarded international speaker, business mentor, podcaster and published author. Bringing her passion for business together with her love for speaking, she helps you turn your message into your golden key to success. Her business mantra: Speak up. Scale up. Impact the World!
Who says Accounting isn't sexy? Well, I'm sure nobody has ever thought that, but for business owners, it's a necessary evil. Chris Aborqui, a 24 year Navy veteran, chose to help small business owners navigate the accounting world by providing outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services. As a small business owner himself in the Virginia Beach area, he understands the struggles business owners face managing their business.
Dr Elisa Robyn has a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology, a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and a second master's degree in Jewish studies. She has over 20 years of experience as an Academic Dean in various institutions. She currently is working as a Transitions and Prosperity expert. Dr Robyn also has an active blog, is the author of two books and several academic articles. She can be connected through her website: elisarobyn.com
Today’s guest, Amy Rasdal, traded her corporate job for consulting 15 years ago and makes more money than most executives. She works and plays every day. Amy founded Billable at the Beach® to liberate 6-figure earners by helping them build 6-figure consulting businesses. Amy is passionate about helping others find the freedom and flexibility to live the life of their dreams, without sacrificing the career they’ve spent so long building. Welcome to the show, Amy!
As a determined software developer and over 5 years experience of Health Care Informatics, I believe how we combine technology with healthcare, will ultimately shape our future’s generation.
Calista Redmond is the CEO of RISC-V International with a mission to expand and engage RISC-V stakeholders, compel industry adoption, and increase visibility and opportunity for RISC-V within and beyond RISC-V International. Prior to RISC-V International, Calista held a variety of roles at IBM, including Vice President of IBM Z Ecosystem where she led strategic relationships across software vendors, system integrators, business partners, developer communities, and broader engagement across the industry. Prior to IBM, she was an entrepreneur in four successful start-ups in the IT industry. Calista holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University.
Mike Wittenstein is a serial entrepreneur and CEO is the professional services space. He started his first consultancy while still in grad school, launched GALILEO, one of the world's first digital agencies in 1992, joined IBM global services in the role of eVisionary, then founded StoryMiners, one of the world's first customer experience design consultancies in 2002. He's worked with global brands, regional leaders, and start-ups as an advisor, board member, consultant, and facilitator. Mike's businesses always support his clients' desired outcomes. He believes that building in agility has helped me succeed over time.
