Les McKeown – Predictable Success Business Consultant and Author of Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track–and Keeping It There

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Les McKeown is the force behind Predictable Success® and is an international keynote speaker and bestselling author. Les has over 25 years of global business experience, including starting 42 companies in his own right! He was the founding partner of an incubation consulting company that launched hundreds of businesses with thousands of employees. A native of Ireland, Les was awarded the Samuel Smyth Memorial Prize as a Chartered Accountant (CPA) in the UK and was, at that time, the youngest qualified Chartered Accountant in the UK. After a brief period with Price Waterhouse (now PwC), Les became Ireland’s youngest ever accounting firm partner. After a long career in advising individuals and organizations on growth and development, Les started his own training and development business; when he sold his share in that practice to his business partner in 1998, it had grown to a 13-office, worldwide training and consulting business. Les’ clients include Harvard University, US Army, Pella, Chiron Corporation, Microsoft, United Technologies, Overture Services (a Yahoo! company), and many others. He is the author of national best-seller ‘Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization on the Growth Track, and Keeping It There’, ‘The Synergist: Leading Your Team to Predictable Success’, and the recently released title ‘Do Lead: Share your vision. Inspire others. Work towards a common goal.’

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Bonnie was the Co-Founder and Vice-President of Barefoot Cellars for twenty years and is the co-author of The New York Times Bestselling book, “The Barefoot Spirit; How Hardship, Hustle and Heart Built America’s #1 Wine Brand.” She is the winner of the Fast Track Growth Brand, Trend Setter, and Hot Brand, and did this all without the use of traditional paid advertising.  She is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Entrepreneur Speaker Award from the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Bradley University, and was the keynote speaker at the World Conference on Entrepreneurship in Dublin. Bonnie enjoys being an inspirational speaker and business consultant for start-ups, corporations and organizations alike. She consults with entrepreneurs on business philosophy, the intricacies of building and growing a business, advertising and marketing, and building team spirit. She regularly appears on radio & television as an entrepreneurship thought leader. For the first time, along with co-founder Michael Houlihan, they share their secrets to success in an exclusive online series at BarefootSpiritGPS.com. The famous footprint on the label is Bonnie’s footprint.

Dr. Bart Jaworski – Senior Product Manager and Author of Next-Gen Product Management: Future Proof Your Career

Dr. Bart Jaworski, Ph.D. is a Senior Product Manager, Product Management mentor, writer, content creator, and academic. He is the co-author of Next-Gen Product Management, alongside Teresa Cain and Diana Stepner. Bart has more than 10 years of professional experience, including his work leading the video call Skype team and Android Mobile app for Europe’s biggest job board network, Stepstone Group. He is also a well-known LinkedIn personality with more than 100,000 followers with whom he shares his product management experience daily. In addition, he authors two product management blogs on Medium1 and LogRocket. Bart is the instructor of a highly rated, best-selling online course for product managers “Great Product Manager: Product Management by a Big Tech’s PM” that is available on his website (www.drbartpm.com). To date, more than 20,000 people have enrolled in this course. Hundreds have written testimonials crediting this course for helping them to land their product positions. Bart has completed many certifications during his career in product management and agile methodologies, including Certified Scrum Product Owner, Product Faculty’s Crystal Training for Advanced PM, and Product Faculty’s AI Product Management. Bart earned his doctoral degree from the Technical University of Gdańsk in the field of Automation Engineering with his thesis titled “Evolutionary path planning system for maritime objects in high-density traffic areas.” He has authored or co-authored several scientific papers on similar themes.

Stanley Lucien is the visionary Founder and  leader behind SKYBRIZ, bringing years of expertise in technology, real estate, and innovation. As a Veteran and Entrepreneur, Stanley has successfully combined leadership skills honed through service in the U.S. military with a passion for leveraging technology to transform the real estate industry. He spearheads SKYBRIZ’s mission to create innovative, community-driven solutions that redefine how people engage with real estate. With a commitment to excellence, Stanley is driving the company toward a future of growth, resilience, and success. Skybriz is a veteran-owned technology company specializing in real estate innovation. Our mission is to modernize the real estate industry by combining cutting-edge technology with engaging digital content to create better experiences for renters, landlords, and real estate professionals alike.

With close to 20 years of experience in the clean energy and commercial real estate sectors, Eliot specializes in developing and financing innovative renewable energy solutions in the built environment that increase value, reduce operating costs, and meet ESG goals. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Clean Energy Solutions for Pivot Energy, where he oversees business development efforts for corporate and commercial real estate clients across the U.S. Eliot, a recipient of Denver Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award, served as Board Treasurer for the Colorado Solar and Storage Association from 2019-2023, and is a frequent speaker at energy and real estate conferences nationwide.

Marsha Marseille – Founder of Cross Care Transport

Her extensive experience as a Program Manager, working closely with elderly communities and coordinating their transitions from skilled care to private living, revealed the pressing challenges in medical transportation. She realized, the medical transport industry needed transformation. This revelation gave birth to Cross Care Transport, where every journey is designed with care. Marsha Marseille latest project, Cross Care Transport, is shaking up the medical transportation industry with a high-end, client-centered approach aimed at improving access to home care for seniors and individuals with limited mobility. Inspired by her work in project management at Maple Community Care Services, Marsha saw firsthand how inadequate transport was compromising care — and decided to build a solution from the ground up. But Marsha isn’t new to innovation. She’s also the founder of: Akúlix, a luxury athleisure brand redefining how ambition looks and feels, Genius Gold Investments, a real estate flipping and wholesaling company, Becoming Black Excellence, a podcast and blog dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, and Steam Foods, a café and ghost kitchen concept serving fresh, inspired eats. Her story is one of hustle-meets-heart: brand ambassador for major names like LG and Pepsi, educator at Tesla, and now a multi-time founder with ventures that blend community care, fashion, food, and financial literacy.

Sébastien Page has more than two decades of leadership experience. As an author, he believes breakthroughs often happen when experts venture outside their field. That is why, in “The Psychology of Leadership,” he went beyond finance and economics to study research in psychology. He is currently Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. Sébastien is also a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Portfolio Management and the Financial Analysts Journal, and the Board of Directors of the Institute for Quantitative Research in Finance (Q Group). He regularly appears in the media, including Bloomberg TV and CNBC, and was recently named amongst the 15 Top Voices in Finance by LinkedIn. Page has written two finance books: Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know, and the co-authored Factor Investing and Asset Allocation, and he has won six annual research-paper awards: two from The Financial Analysts Journal and four from The Journal of Portfolio Management.

Josh Parsons – CEO of Click-ins

Josh Parsons is an experienced technology executive in the automotive space. He scaled his last business from zero to $60 million in annual revenue within six years, leading to a $425 million exit in 2020. He is currently the CEO of Click-Ins, an industry-leading AI company revolutionizing the vehicle inspection process. Click-Ins specializes in artificial intelligence–driven vehicle inspection solutions that automate damage detection and assessment using images captured from standard mobile devices. This innovation removes the need for specialized equipment or trained personnel, making inspections more accessible, efficient, and consistent. At the heart of Click-Ins’ platform is its proprietary Visual Intelligence AI technology, which combines advanced computer vision, deep learning, photogrammetry, and 3D modeling to accurately identify and analyze vehicle damage. Leveraging synthetic data for training, the company’s AI models are pre-trained and ready for deployment without the need for additional real-world data collection or manual calibration. Click-Ins serves a broad spectrum of the automotive industry, including insurance companies seeking more accurate and fraud-resistant damage assessments, car rental and sharing services aiming to streamline vehicle check-in and check-out, and dealerships and auto auctions looking to enhance transparency with detailed condition reports. Under Josh’s leadership, Click-Ins is redefining how the automotive sector approaches inspection and documentation through scalable, AI-powered innovation.

Alex Goldfayn is the CEO of The Revenue Growth Consultancy, one of the largest and most successful solo consulting practices in the country. His firm helps clients grow their sales by 15 to 30 percent annually through simple, actionable strategies that generate predictable results. As a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Alex’s most recent books—Pick Up The Phone & Sell (2021), 5-Minute Selling (2020), and Selling Boldly (2018)—have all received wide acclaim. His 2015 title, The Revenue Growth Habit, was named Sales Book of the Year by 800-CEO-Read, while his earlier work, Evangelist Marketing, was published in 2012. Alex is also one of the most sought-after sales speakers in the world, represented by the Washington Speakers Bureau. He is known for motivating sales teams, executives, managers, and business owners to take straightforward actions that lead to substantial growth. His core philosophy centers on shifting mindset—from fear to confidence, from selling to helping—and encouraging behaviors like proactively calling customers and prospects even when nothing is wrong. These simple shifts consistently lead to dramatic increases in revenue. He works with select manufacturers and distributors that are leaders in their industries and are typically multi-generational family businesses operating in mature markets such as plumbing, HVAC, lumber, chemicals, steel, and packaging. Most of his clients have experienced stagnant growth before working with him, and nearly all go on to achieve rapid results—often growing sales by 15 to 30 percent annually. Some clients see increases of up to 50 percent in new sales, and many salespeople double or triple their personal performance using Alex’s strategies. Alex has successfully implemented revenue growth programs for top American manufacturers such as Milwaukee Valve, Idaho Forest Group, Steel Warehouse, SSW Advanced Technologies, Dwyer Instruments, Artistic Carton, NCP Coatings, and Techo-Bloc. His client list also includes leading wholesale distributors like Dakota Supply Company, Coburn Supply, First Supply, Brainerd Chemical, Mid-City Supply, and East Coast Lumber. Additionally, he has worked with prominent B2B organizations including IMEG (a top five U.S. construction engineering firm), Air Force One (a leading commercial HVAC contractor), Halderman Real Estate, TrainingPros, and MD7, a global mobile technology services provider. Alex lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Lisa, and their 12-year-old twins. It’s immediately clear to anyone who knows them that Lisa—who raises the kids and feeds Alex – works far harder than he does.

Jeff Webb – Founder of Varsity Spirit & President of International Cheer Union

Jeff Webb, a highly accomplished entrepreneur, author, and CEO, was born and raised in Shelby County, Tennessee. He is widely recognized for founding Varsity Brands and serving as its CEO until 2018, later acting as chairman until 2020. Webb launched Varsity Spirit in 1974, which evolved into a global leader in cheerleading and dance education. Today, he continues to shape the sport as the founder and president of the International Cheer Union (ICU), the recognized worldwide governing body for cheerleading. Under his leadership, the ICU has grown to represent over 7.4 million athletes globally. In addition to his impact on cheerleading, Webb is the senior news editor and co-publisher of Human Events, a Washington, D.C.-based political news and analysis platform. He played a pivotal role in acquiring The Post Millennial for the publication in 2022. Academically, Webb holds a degree in political science and government from the University of Oklahoma, where he was an active campus leader and cheerleader. His early involvement with the National Cheerleaders Association set the foundation for his career. Webb has also served as chairman of Herff Jones and has remained active in charitable efforts, including long-standing support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Special Olympics, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Outside of his professional and philanthropic pursuits, Webb enjoys sailing, conservation, duck hunting, and unicycling. He is the author of the best-selling book American Restoration: How to Unchain the Great Middle Class, and continues to advocate for the potential of America’s middle class. Residing in Memphis with his Labrador Retriever, Webb remains deeply connected to his Tennessee roots while maintaining a prominent presence on the national and international stage.

Mark Young is a serial entrepreneur, educator, and the CEO of Ryze Agency, a Fort Lauderdale-based marketing and advertising firm that helps entrepreneurs elevate their brands. With a career that defies a linear path, Mark is a collector of experiences—constantly seeking, learning, and challenging the status quo. His life philosophy? “Do everything.” From launching tech startups to reverse-engineering complex business strategies, Mark thrives on solving problems and sharing his knowledge with others. With multiple graduate degrees across disciplines (including a MENSA membership acquired on a dare), his greatest passion lies not in accolades, but in teaching, mentoring, and empowering those around him. Above all, Mark believes in the power of people. Whether in business, mentorship, or global adventures, he values the connections he makes, always leading with generosity and integrity. As he often says, “People matter. Do the right thing, regardless of the cost. It’ll come back to you. I promise.”

Max Spero – Co-founder & CEO of Pangram Labs

Max is a seasoned machine learning engineer. He most recently worked on autonomous vehicles at Nuro, leading their active learning effort. He has a long history of deploying successful machine learning products at Google, Two Sigma, and Yelp. Max holds a B.S. in theoretical computer science and an M.S. in artificial intelligence from Stanford University. In addition to his passion for building, he is also an active member of the Magic: the Gathering cube community.

Collin Plume is a precious metals industry expert and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in alternative asset investing. He founded Noble Gold Investments, a leading precious metals IRA brokerage, and My Digital Money, a cryptocurrency IRA platform. A father of three, Plume’s family values shape his business approach as he helps clients build and preserve wealth through strategic diversification into precious metals, real estate, and digital currencies. He combines traditional investment vehicles with alternative assets for balanced portfolio protection and growth.

Josh Bronfman – Founder of Sleep with Dreamer

Josh Bronfman had a problem. It was the middle of the night and the sound machine he and his wife used to soothe their baby to sleep suddenly stopped working. No one was going to get any sleep that night if he didn’t fix the plastic disaster. But it required batteries and a screwdriver to replace them. But this was easier said than done. They had just moved into a new rental home, and everything was still packed in boxes. Determined not to spend another night like that, Josh went on a mission to find a suitable sound machine replacement. What he discovered was most of them were pretty much all the same – as in, cheaply made, prone to breaking, and limited in other ways. In the end, this nightmare moment spawned a desire to create The Dreamer, which launched in January 2025 – a state-of-the-art sound machine which incorporates smart technology while also staying budget-wise.

Wayne Elliott – Ship Recycling and Strauss Naturals Advocate

Wayne Elliott has been in the ship recycling business for 40 years. His company can take a 1000-foot-long ship and reduce it to a pile to reusable materials. He has grown into other areas such as battery recycling. He recounts his life-changing experience with SHD, a health supplement he stumbled upon after battling angina and its debilitating symptoms. Struggling with leg cramps, shortness of breath, night sweats, and chest pains, Wayne also grappled with anxiety and a lack of energy, resigning himself to the fate of heart-related issues that plagued his family. However, upon learning about SHD through a friend in Vancouver and being inspired by studies from renowned institutions like Harvard, Wayne decided to give it a try. Astonishingly, within two weeks of taking SHD, he noticed improvements in unexpected ways – his hearing returned, and his respiratory system cleared, leading to a significant boost in energy. Over the course of three months, Wayne transformed into a revitalized version of himself, feeling as energetic as he did decades ago. This transformation propelled him into a new phase of life where he actively engaged with others, becoming a spokesperson for Jim Strauss, the creator of SHD. Wayne’s involvement extended to radio shows and lectures, allowing him to share his incredible journey with thousands of people suffering from various health issues. His enthusiasm and dedication to natural health solutions led him to become a regular guest on radio networks in the USA and Canada, where he continued to spread the word about his positive experiences with SHD and its miraculous effects on individuals dealing with diabetes, heart disease, low energy, and clogged arteries. Wayne’s story highlights the power of painless, safe, and affordable health products, emphasizing the beauty of solutions that genuinely work. His gratitude towards Jim Strauss and the Strauss Heart Drops is profound, as he believes that without this intervention, he might not have been alive today, reinforcing the transformative impact of natural health remedies in the face of life-threatening conditions. Strauss Naturals is sponsoring the show with support for our radio-minute segments. Wayne says very simply that their products saved him. He became an advocate for the company and has been working with them for 29 years.

Doug Hall – Inventor, Author, Speaker, Trainer & Bourbon Maker

Doug Hall is a pioneering inventor, innovation researcher, and bestselling author dedicated to empowering people with the skills and confidence to create and act on breakthrough ideas. With a career spanning over 40 years, Doug has helped companies like Disney, Nike, Procter & Gamble, AT&T, and American Express transform their approach to innovation. His expertise blends the Art of Innovation—honed through hands-on experience with over 2,000 companies—with the Science of Innovation, applying the systems thinking mindset of Dr. W. Edwards Deming to accelerate employee engagement and drive disruptive breakthroughs. In recognition of his groundbreaking work, Doug has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Maine and the University of Prince Edward Island. Doug’s latest research explores the Psychology of Innovation, uncovering ways to help adults overcome fear, capability gaps, and self-doubt when generating ideas. He is also focused on engaging frontline employees and managers in everyday innovation, addressing the staggering 50% loss in value that disruptive innovations often suffer during development and commercialization. His latest book, PROACTIVE Problem Solving, co-developed with Maggie Nichols and the Eureka! Ranch team, provides a proven system for helping employees and managers eliminate inefficiencies and generate smarter ways of working. In addition, Doug’s passion for innovation extends to Brain Brew Distillery, where he and Joe Girgash created award-winning bourbon and whiskey brands, including Dexter Bourbon—recognized among the world’s top 12 bourbons. Beyond his writing and research, Doug has captivated audiences as the author of eight books on innovation and courage, including Jump Start Your Business Brain, named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. He has starred in two network television series (ABC’s American Inventor and W Network’s Backyard Inventor), hosted a nationally syndicated radio show (Brain Brew Radio), and performed his one-man play, North Pole Tenderfoot, chronicling his adventure recreating Admiral Peary’s last dash to the North Pole. In his free time, Doug enjoys open-fire cooking, 1800s whiskey cocktails, sailing, and playing the bagpipes. He and his wife of 49 years split their time between Cincinnati, Ohio; Springbrook, Prince Edward Island; and Aruba.

Howard Lewis, cultured, creative and curious, brings a multifarious box of tricks to the table. Over many years, he sent investment reports for private circulation that touched upon issues such as infrastructure, demographics and the vagaries of markets. He broadened his horizons by reflecting too upon aspects of the art market and life in general but, more importantly, started sending articles to friends, clients and associates on subjects that they were interested in or which he felt they should be aware of. The response to this was overwhelmingly positive and led to the genesis of OFFLINE. The fundamental premise behind it was that in a wired world people needed more than ever to engage in physical interaction with one another. The articles were mere props but they reinforced the fact that the simple acts of talking, laughing, eating, thinking. OFFLINE is designed to be the antithesis of everything online but also recognises that veering off road and then back on it is both valuable and necessary. It aims to challenge and provoke, question and answer, stimulate and amuse, nurture and nourish in a delightful and congenial setting. As to slightly more prosaic matters, Howard is passionate about art, books, football, travel, wit and wonder and is extremely partial to custard doughnuts (with sprinkly sugar for the purists among you). He is a member of MCC, Savile Club, London Library and a long term season ticket holder at Arsenal FC, true purveyors of the beautiful game.

Nick Loper – Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation

Nick Loper is the founder and Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation™, a leading platform dedicated to helping people build income streams outside of their day jobs. A lifelong entrepreneur, Nick’s journey began with humble ventures like selling candy at Boy Scout camp and painting houses during college at the University of Washington. After graduating, he followed the traditional path by landing a corporate job, but continued to grow his business during nights and weekends — a strategy he now champions for aspiring entrepreneurs. Nick launched Side Hustle Nation to promote the power of focused effort — or hustle — as a way to take control of one’s life, without falling into the trap of burnout. Inspired by the mantra of one of his old baseball coaches — “Hustle never slumps” — he believes hustle is the one part of your game you can always control. Through his site, Nick shares practical insights, personal wins and failures, and actionable lessons from hundreds of fellow side hustlers. Whether you’re aiming to make extra money, pay off debt, learn new skills, or escape the 9-to-5 grind, Nick is passionate about helping others achieve their goals through entrepreneurship.

Pankaj Singh—”Sing”— is a visionary leader who’s spent over 20 years revolutionizing businesses and building high-performance teams. As a former C-suite executive, he’s driven double-digit growth, streamlined operations, and transformed organizations worldwide. But his real power comes from something unexpected: Mindfulness. Raised in an affluent family in India, Sing mastered classical music by age 13 but was restless. At 14, he was sent to train under a lama, where he first discovered the profound impact of mindfulness. Fast forward to 2020, His passion for mindful leadership was ignited during a high-pressure ransomware crisis early in his career. Faced with the overwhelming stress of guiding his team through uncharted territory, he turned to mindfulness to anchor himself. That pivotal experience revealed the transformative power of presence, empathy, and emotional intelligence in leadership—and it inspired his life’s mission to share these tools with others. Today, Sing is an advocate for redefining leadership in a fast-paced world. His signature framework, The Ascendancy Action™ System and Mindful Leadership Mastery Compass equip leaders to transcend stress, foster resilience, and cultivate authenticity. Whether inspiring audiences through keynote speeches, mentoring teams, or crafting leadership roadmaps, Sing’s vision is clear: to empower leaders to transform challenges into opportunities and lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

Jim Murphy – Performance Coach at Inner Excellence

Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach (mental skills) to the best professional athletes and leaders in the world. Jim played professional baseball in the Chicago Cubs organization, coached with the Texas Rangers as well as in the Olympic Games. For his Masters Degree in Coaching Science, he interviewed 39 MLB GM’s, field managers and coaches on how to build a championship team. Jim has coached some of the world’s best golfers including world champions, FedEx Cup champions and world #1’s. The majority of Jim’s clients in every sport, individuals or team, have the best year of their careers in their first year working with Jim (or best in the previous five years). In addition to coaching professional athletes and executives, Jim leads Inner Excellence offsite retreats at beautiful locations around the world. Jim is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project whose mission is to build communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world. Jim’s latest book Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life (Revised Edition) was released May 1, 2020.

Michael Walsh is a seasoned business consultant and entrepreneur with an extensive background in business growth strategies and leadership development. He founded the Walsh Business Growth Institute in 1995, establishing it as an international consulting firm dedicated to empowering business owners across North America and Europe to achieve their growth objectives. With a clear mission to help individuals harness the potential of their businesses, Walsh understands that growth isn’t just about numbers; it’s about creating pathways to greater profit and enhanced personal and professional freedom. At the Walsh Business Growth Institute, Michael has guided numerous companies through significant growth milestones, whether they’re scaling from $20 million to $50 million in sales or breaking through the $2 million revenue mark. His strategic approach focuses on using business as a tool for personal achievement, ensuring that his clients reach their desired outcomes through tailored consulting and support. Michael Walsh’s educational foundation is rooted in business and economics, having pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from Asia Pacific International University. This advanced degree complements his earlier academic accomplishments, including a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Economics from the prestigious University of Toronto – New College. His educational background has equipped him with both theoretical knowledge and practical insights applicable in the fast-paced business world. With his extensive expertise in business growth, Michael has become a sought-after resource for companies looking to refine their corporate culture, develop effective managerial skills, and implement sound business growth strategies. His specialties in sales, marketing, hiring practices, advanced finance, and leadership development have positioned him as a thought leader in the industry. Throughout his career, Michael has achieved remarkable success in helping businesses elevate their performance and achieve sustainable growth. His commitment to fostering effective management practices has not only contributed to the success of his clients but has also allowed him to build a reputable consulting firm that stands out in the competitive landscape of business consulting. In addition to his role as President of the Walsh Business Growth Institute, he has served as a mentor and advisor to numerous entrepreneurs, enabling them to navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses successfully. As a thought leader, Michael Walsh is dedicated to sharing his insights and expertise with a broader audience. His professional network is invaluable, and he actively engages with peers and aspiring business owners alike, encouraging them to connect with him on platforms like LinkedIn and by direct email. Michael’s vision for continuous learning, exploration, and growth is evident in every aspect of his work, inspiring those around him to pursue their business aspirations vigorously.