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Rob Braiman is the CEO / Managing Member of Cogent Analytics, a business management consulting firm. Since 2005, he has personally engaged with over 1800 small to medium size businesses. An entrepreneur himself, he knows, first hand, the challenges of the journey, and his passion is to help others achieve success and long-term profitability that also results in enhancing quality of life. A business analyst by trade, he founded Cogent Analytics in 2014 to provide solutions for small business owners. In 5 years, he has helped many small businesses achieve their goals and in the process has grown Cogent Analytics from 6 people to over 120; and, has ranked on the Inc 500 and Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in the country 2 years in a row (and is on deck for a 3rd).
Ron Carucci is the best-selling author of 8 books, and popular contributor at Harvard Business Review and Forbes. He is a 2-time TEDx speaker. Ron led a ten year longitudinal study on executive transition to find out why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment, and uncovering the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart. Those findings are highlighted in his groundbreaking Amazon #1 book Rising To Power, co-authored with Eric Hansen.
Riley is the owner of Blue Skye Media! Blue Skye Media is a real estate photography company located in Northern Virginia servicing realtors from Fredericksburg up to DC! They provide it all, Photos, Video Tours, 3D Tours, and Aerial Footage! What sets them apart is that they also provide YouTube and social media services to help realtors grow their business with video online!
Reggie Holmes is owner and creative director of Enthuse Creative, LLC, a B2B brand consulting and design firm based in Tysons, VA area. The company's core services include B2B brand strategy, design and brand management. Enthuse Creative has been shaping the brands of businesses and organizations in the DC Metro and beyond for the past 5 years.
Rick Cottrell is the CEO/Owner of BizResults.com, he has been voted a top business advisor in the area of business growth and scalability. His company has developed a process that can help any company, regardless of industry, grow - achieving levels of success they never imagined. Rick brings 35 years of entrepreneurial experience to the table including ownership in numerous businesses, He developed the original SalesForce.com, has spoken internationally, has been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, CEO Magazine and HBR. His passion now is to help small to mid-sized companies maximize the real potential of their businesses.
Ron Imbach has helped all types of businesses for more than 30 years. Ron has been called a Business Transformation Specialist, because he uses coaching techniques, marketing and business strategies, and the owner's knowledge and experience with their business to help them grow their revenue and profits, and increase the value of their businesses. For small businesses and non-profits who want to take their business to the next level and take their lives back while growing their organizations, Ron can help you do that.
Roman Zelichenko is a lawyer, entrepreneur, writer and improviser, and is the founder of two companies: one is a legal tech startup that automates manual processes for immigration lawyers and HR professionals, and the other brings improv workshops to startups and other organizations for team building, soft-skills workshops and more.
Renée Marino is a communication coach who has been recognized by heavy hitters Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi for her dynamic energy and ability to serve. She was a guest on Dean Graziosi’s podcast, “The Dean Graziosi Show,” and was handpicked by Tony Robbins when she won a trip to his private resort in Fiji for her commitment in his “Comeback Challenge.” Renée helps to guide women and men to own their power and gain confidence in themselves and clarity in their relationships by becoming comfortable with authentic communication, and merging the two worlds of “New School Technology” with “Ol’ School Simplicity.” She can be seen as Mary Delgado in the film “Jersey Boys” directed by Clint Eastwood and was featured in People.com -"Ones to Watch", Variety and in The Huffington Post.
Roxanne Loveless is CEO of Jackson Harlow - a full service, multicultural and LGBTQ+ inclusive, beauty lounge. The beauty lounge expanded in 2019. Roxanne has been in business since 2012. All of her experience coupled with her work ethic has made her one savvy business woman and allowed her business to survive the pandemic and continue to thrive.
Dr. Rowena Winkler helps women find their voice and come back to their divine authenticity by using a combination of spiritual tools and practical strategies. Her mentoring approach encourages women to tap into self-love, build confidence, get unstuck, and make a change. As a marketing professional with over 15 years of experience, she is also a higher ed consultant and instructor who develops and teaches courses in strategic communication and writing.
