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Michael Erath
Michael Erath is a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach who scaled his family business from $8M to $45M before losing it all during the 2009 crash and a partner’s fraud. Starting over in 2010, he used hard-earned lessons and top systems like EOS®, Scaling Up, and Topgrading to build a new venture that made the Inc. 5000 list. Now, through his firm Next Level Growth, Michael helps entrepreneurs build high-performing, chaos-free organizations. He’s a former record-holding Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Scaling Up Coach, co-creator of Process Optimizer, and author of bestsellers like RISE and The Path to the Pinnacle.
Brittney Lincoln
Brittney Lincoln is the CEO and Founder of Females in Franchising, a platform dedicated to empowering women in the franchising industry. With over 13 years of experience across home services, beauty, and medical franchises—and a background in retail and corporate sales—she’s recognized for helping entrepreneurs scale from a single location to 100 through strategic brand development and responsible franchising practices. Passionate about education, connection, and collaboration, Brittney is a sought-after expert who continues to drive growth and meaningful change in the franchise world.
By David MeltzerMichael Erath
Michael Erath is a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach who scaled his family business from $8M to $45M before losing it all during the 2009 crash and a partner’s fraud. Starting over in 2010, he used hard-earned lessons and top systems like EOS®, Scaling Up, and Topgrading to build a new venture that made the Inc. 5000 list. Now, through his firm Next Level Growth, Michael helps entrepreneurs build high-performing, chaos-free organizations. He’s a former record-holding Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Scaling Up Coach, co-creator of Process Optimizer, and author of bestsellers like RISE and The Path to the Pinnacle.
Brittney Lincoln
Brittney Lincoln is the CEO and Founder of Females in Franchising, a platform dedicated to empowering women in the franchising industry. With over 13 years of experience across home services, beauty, and medical franchises—and a background in retail and corporate sales—she’s recognized for helping entrepreneurs scale from a single location to 100 through strategic brand development and responsible franchising practices. Passionate about education, connection, and collaboration, Brittney is a sought-after expert who continues to drive growth and meaningful change in the franchise world.