Mark Podolsky – Managing Director at Land Geek and Host of The Art of Passive Income Podcast

The fundamental way of you know, when you do marketing, a good

Mark Podolsky, known as “The Land Geek,” is the Managing Director of Land Geek and a leading expert in raw land investing. Since 2001, he has built a highly successful career buying and selling undeveloped land, completing more than 5,500 transactions and creating a proven system for generating passive income through land deals. He is also the author of Dirt Rich, a practical guide that teaches investors how to build a scalable and efficient land investing business. Through his company, Frontier Equity Properties, which holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, Mark has established a reputation for integrity, consistency, and results. Beyond his own investing success, he is deeply committed to helping others achieve financial independence using the same methods that transformed his own life. Mark is also the host of The Art of Passive Income Podcast, where he shares actionable strategies, insights, and real-world lessons on creating passive income streams. As a coach, teacher, and mentor, he has built a strong community of entrepreneurs who are focused on building wealth in a practical, systematic way. His approach combines disciplined investing with simple, repeatable processes, empowering others to create freedom through land ownership.

If you think about it, it’s like driving a car trying to reach your goals.

Noah St John is a communication expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of ten books. He is famous for inventing Afformations®, a positive self-talk tool that helps busy people remove mental barriers, build confidence, and make more money. Noah St. John, PhD is recognized as “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, seven- and eight-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives, and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in twelve weeks than they did in the previous twelve months, while winning back 1–3 hours per day and 4–8 weeks a year. Noah’s clients are the 0.1% rock stars who love to take action and get amazing results! Noah is also the only author in history to have works published by HarperCollins, Hay House, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Noah’s mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world and he is internationally recognized for his signature coaching services; facilitating workshops at companies and institutions across the globe; and appearing on over 1,000 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, The Hallmark Channel, NPR, Entrepreneur, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Selling Power and SUCCESS Magazine.

Chris Dyer – Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Former 5x Inc. 5000 CEO, and Author of Moments That Matter: See, Shape, and Scale What Count

I just don’t want the grass to be greener on the other side.

Chris Dyer is Inc. Magazine’s #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture, a 5x Inc. 5000 CEO, and 3x bestselling author of The Power of Company Culture, Remote Work, and Moments That Matter. Ranked #15 on Global Gurus Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals for 2026 and named a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Influencer five consecutive years (2022–2026), Chris is among the most in-demand keynote speakers on leadership, company culture, remote work, and the future of work. He has delivered 300+ keynotes in 20+ countries for organizations including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, Intuit, IKEA, and Southwest Airlines. A former CEO who built and led companies repeatedly named Best Places to Work, his 7 Pillars of Amazing Culture framework and Moments That Matter approach help leaders unlock productivity, performance, and profits with actionable strategies, insightful candor, and engaging humor.

R. Karl Hebenstreit, Ph.D., PCC, PHR – Certified Executive Coach, Multi-Award-Winning Author, International Speaker and Author of Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals

You won’t change your core motivation, your core motivation stays

Dr. Karl Hebenstreit is a certified executive coach, leadership and organization development consultant, author, and international speaker. His 25+ year career spans the areas of HR and OD in the biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, professional services, high-tech, and real estate services industries, having worked at Merck, Bellcore, AT&T, Lee Hecht Harrison, Cushman & Wakefield, Kaiser Permanente, EMC², Bio-Rad Laboratories, and Genentech/Roche. He holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University/CSPP (where his dissertation focused on “Helping Organizations Attract, Retain, and Motivate employees with the Enneagram”), a MS in HR Management from the Rutgers Graduate School of Management and Labor Relations, an Evidence-Based Coaching Certificate from Fielding Graduate University (that led to his PCC), and is an IEA Accredited Professional with Distinction as well as an IEA Accredited Professional/Provider/Teacher. He is the author of The How & Why: Taking Care of Business with the Enneagram (now in its second edition) and the children’s book Nina and the Really, Really Tough Decision.

Richard McWhorter – Private Wealth Advisor, Managing Partner of SRM Private Wealth

You have to treat them as human beings underneath it all…

Richard McWhorter CFP®, CRPC, SRM Private Wealth, is a dynamic financial advisor known for his distinctive and unconventional approach, bringing an alternative and fresh perspective to wealth management, financial topics, economics, and more. With over 30 years of wealth management expertise and having worked with some of the biggest companies in the finance industry, McWhorter combines traditional financial expertise with a creative, personalized approach. From finance lessons learned in the locker room, to the business that takes place backstage, he is a wealth advisor who thinks outside the box and believes in an edgy, innovative approach to finance. Based in Beverly Hills and working with ultra-high-net-worth clients, McWhorter distinguishes himself not only through his financial expertise but also through his enthusiasm for the music, sporting, and entertainment industries and his commitment to philanthropy. Throughout his career, he has bridged the gap between celebrities and several charitable causes. With personal and professional ties in the entertainment and music industries, McWhorter leverages his connections to create exclusive opportunities for his clients while supporting important causes and nonprofit organizations. He can speak as an expert, credible source on several topics related to wealth management and finance — especially those related to entertainment, music, sports and economics. He has been recognized by Forbes, Financial Times, and Barrons and quoted in numerous well-respected media outlets, including US News & World Report, Business Insider, GoBankingRates, and more. He is also a member of the Fast Company Executive Board.

Problems never go away, and you could spend all day, every day,

Kevin Lawrence has spent three decades cracking the code on how to keep companies growing. Working side-by side with CEOs and leadership teams across North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Europe, he has developed a proven approach to help companies go from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. His insights are born from hands-on experience. Kevin is the author of Your Oxygen Mask First, a book that equips high-performing executives with seventeen powerful habits to drive sustainable growth while managing stress, protecting their mental health, and staying resilient under relentless pressure. He was a key contributor to Scaling Up (Mastering the Rockefeller Habits 2.0). His latest book, The 4 Forces of Growth: Defy the Odds and Keep Your Company Scaling, is the must-have guide to becoming a leader with impact far beyond the balance sheet, helping you to keep your company evolving and create a legacy that matters. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he leads Lawrence & Co, a boutique firm of growth advisors.

Jon McNeill – CEO and Co-Found of DVx Ventures and Author of The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX

When you automate first, you’re automating a bad process,

Jon McNeill currently serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures. With a track record of founding and scaling six companies, Jon has led teams that generated tens of thousands of jobs and delivered multi-billion dollar returns for investors.  At DVx, Jon and his team have launched 12 companies that are attacking broad opportunities in large markets. Previously, Jon served as President at Tesla, where revenue grew from $2B to $20B in just 30 months. Following Tesla, Jon joined Lyft as COO, where he played a pivotal role in doubling revenues and helping to take the company public. With a history as a six-time serial entrepreneur, Jon has a wealth of experience in operating and scaling companies during periods of hyper-growth in revenue and operations and has delivered returns of 9x to investors. Jon currently serves on the boards of General Motors, Lululemon, Asurion, CrossFit, and Stash. He played a pivotal role in Lululemon’s turnaround, contributing to a 5x increase in stock value. He also sits on the Liquid AI Advisory Council. After graduating from Northwestern University, Jon began his career at Bain & Company. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, and Stanford GSB, Jon is known for delivering practical, actionable insights on innovation, leadership, and scaling operations. In his book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX, Jon shares a behind-the-scenes look at how iconic companies scale and outlines a playbook leaders can use to drive sustained growth and impact.

You can work two hours a day on the right things, or you can work

Jeremy Reeves is the CEO of Scale Advisors, an entrepreneur, growth strategist, and author of The Scalable Profit Model: How to Grow Faster, Keep More Profit and Stress Less. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience in marketing, copywriting, operations, and business scaling, he has generated close to $200 million in revenue across his own companies and the businesses he has advised. Jeremy has successfully scaled multiple companies to eight figures and led teams of more than 100 employees, giving him deep, practical insight into what it really takes to grow a business sustainably. Through Scale Advisors, Jeremy works with high-integrity entrepreneurs to build scalable profit models that allow them to grow faster while keeping more of their profits and reducing unnecessary complexity. His approach combines advanced marketing strategy with operational discipline, helping founders move beyond revenue growth alone and focus on profitability, efficiency, and long-term stability. Jeremy is known for translating complex growth challenges into clear, actionable strategies backed by real-world case studies. He frequently shares his expertise through virtual events, podcast interviews, and training sessions, where he delivers practical, no-nonsense insights on scaling from six to eight figures, improving margins, building effective teams, and creating businesses that are both profitable and sustainable.

Garrett Fritz – Partner & CTO at MetaCTO

What is valuable now is the problem solving, the ownership,

Garrett Fritz is a Partner and Chief Technology Officer at MetaCTO, where he works closely with founders, creators, and business leaders to turn ambitious ideas into fully realized digital products. With more than a decade of experience in software development and digital transformation, Garrett has led the creation of scalable mobile apps and platforms for both startups and established companies. His expertise lies in translating complex technical concepts into clear, practical strategies, allowing non technical founders to make confident decisions and move quickly from idea to execution. At MetaCTO, Garrett has helped build a reputation for delivering high quality, modern, and AI enabled solutions across a wide range of industries including wellness, education, sports, and professional services. He focuses on aligning technology with business goals, ensuring that every product is designed not just to function well, but to grow and perform in the real world. Known for his straightforward communication style and results driven mindset, Garrett emphasizes clarity, efficiency, and long term value in every project he leads. Beyond his work with clients, Garrett is passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. He mentors founders, shares insights on digital innovation, and continues to explore how technology can make building a business more accessible, efficient, and impactful.

Our rent investment is actually we consider a digital

Michael Jacobson is the Chief Executive Officer of French Florist, where he is leading the transformation of a traditional industry through technology, innovation, and a modern franchise model. With a background that blends entrepreneurship, digital strategy, and operational leadership, Michael has helped reposition French Florist from a single retail concept into a scalable and rapidly growing brand. His focus on systems, data driven decision making, and customer experience has enabled the company to deliver significantly higher revenue and stronger margins than the typical neighborhood flower shop. Under Michael’s leadership, French Florist has built a reputation for combining high quality floral design with advanced logistics, e commerce, and marketing capabilities. By integrating technology into every part of the business, from ordering to delivery to franchise operations, he has created a model that allows both consistency and growth across locations. His approach emphasizes efficiency, brand strength, and repeatable success for franchise partners. Michael is passionate about rethinking legacy industries and showing how innovation can unlock new opportunities in even the most established markets. Through French Florist and its franchise platform, he continues to help entrepreneurs enter the floral business with a competitive advantage, while delivering a better overall experience for customers.

Andy Freed – CEO and CEO of Virtual Inc.

We’ve always just really focused on our culture

Andy Freed is a nationally recognized CEO, author, and strategic leadership advisor whose company, Virtual, Inc., has been named a Best Place to Work for more than a decade. Known for his exceptional communication insight, he helps leaders rethink how they show up, connect, and communicate during moments of change, uncertainty, and high stakes decisions. His work has been endorsed by figures including George Stephanopoulos, NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Senator Angus King, reflecting his impact across business, media, and public leadership. Andy emphasizes that even well intended change can create disruption when it is not communicated effectively, making communication a central driver of leadership success. With more than 30 years of experience, Andy has advised teams at Microsoft, Google, Meta, and other global organizations, helping them craft messages that resonate and drive action. As Chairman of Virtual, Inc., a strategic consulting, marketing, and professional services firm, he supports mission driven organizations across technology, healthcare, financial services, and life sciences, including member groups representing some of the world’s most influential brands. His leadership approach combines vision, analytical rigor, and creativity to align stakeholders and guide organizations through growth and transformation. Andy’s insights are captured in his forthcoming book, Lead Like the Boss, where he translates the structure and energy of a Springsteen concert into a practical framework for leadership communication. He teaches that communication is leadership, and that intentional interactions determine whether strategy succeeds or fails. His work focuses on helping leaders anticipate resistance, address concerns, and create clarity through frameworks such as Think, Feel, Do, ensuring that every message lands with purpose and impact.

Daniel ‘Danny’ Bobrow – Communication Skills Coach at The Persuasion Blueprint

Be clear as to the problem that you’re solving, and next,

Daniel “Danny” Bobrow is a communication skills coach and the creator of The Persuasion Blueprint, a structured framework designed to help leaders and teams transform everyday conversations into opportunities for trust, connection, and collaboration. Through his coaching, training programs, and workshops, he works with organizations and individuals to improve communication effectiveness, recover lost revenue caused by miscommunication, and build cultures that foster loyalty and referrals. His approach emphasizes that true persuasion is rooted in empathy and understanding, focusing on how people feel rather than simply what is said. Bobrow holds dual MBA degrees from the University of Chicago and KU Leuven in Belgium, combining a strong business foundation with practical communication strategies. In addition to his professional work, he is an ultraendurance athlete and mountaineer, experiences that influence his disciplined and resilient coaching style. Known for delivering clear, actionable insights, Bobrow has helped hundreds of leaders and teams elevate their communication skills, enabling them to create stronger relationships, align teams more effectively, and drive meaningful results across their organizations.

Sam Bousfield – CEO Samson Sky – Switchblade Flying Car

Money doesn’t solve your technology, but it at least

Sam Bousfield is the CEO and founder of Samson Sky and the visionary designer behind the Switchblade Flying Sports Car, a hybrid vehicle that can be driven on roads and flown as an aircraft. With a professional background spanning more than 25 years as an architect, Bousfield later transitioned into advanced vehicle design and aeronautical innovation, combining engineering, business, and creative disciplines to pioneer next generation transportation solutions. He holds a degree in architecture with additional studies in business management, marketing, and sales, and is the author of multiple patents, with work that has been published in both popular and professional scientific communities. Bousfield began developing breakthrough aircraft concepts in the early 2000s, collaborating with former Boeing engineers and producing designs that were recognized by leading aerospace organizations and even used by the Swedish government for wind tunnel calibration. After shifting his focus to practical transportation challenges, he founded Samson Sky and created the Switchblade to merge air and ground travel into a single, efficient vehicle. Today, he leads the company’s efforts to bring the Switchblade to market, positioning it as a transformative solution for regional travel and a major step toward the future of personal mobility.

Matthew Fornaro – Attorney at Matthew Fornaro, P.A.

It goes back to not having the stuff in place to begin with, and then dealing

Matthew Fornaro have mentored emerging entrepreneurs as an instructor for both the Kaufman Foundation’s FastTrac New Venture Program and the Jim Moran Institute. Every day in my practice, I see how smart legal planning can help business owners avoid pitfalls and seize opportunities as they grow. I am happy to share clear, action-oriented advice so your listeners walk away smarter, safer, and more confident about building their businesses. Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney serving South Florida, since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was an attorney at a 300+ attorney civil practice law firm that served local, national, and international clients, and was also an attorney at a prestigious national law firm. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes. Matthew, a member of the Florida Bar and District of Columbia Bar, also practices construction law, intellectual property law, homeowner and condominium association representation, and drafts and revises of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. Matthew is involved in mentoring new attorneys, as both a graduate and instructor of the Kaufman Foundation’s FastTrac NewVenture Program, presented by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the City of Hollywood, as well as a graduate and instructor for the Florida State University College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program.

Gary Ashworth – CEO, Chairman, Investor x 30, Built Multiple £100m+ Companies, Successful Multi Million Pound Exits, Bringing Together UK & UAE Founders Who Want To Double Their Stake Every Three Years, and Author of Double-Up Money Mastery

You only have to double 100,000 bucks to make 100 million,

Gary Ashworth is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, Chairman, non-executive director, and media commentator with over four decades of experience building and backing businesses across the UK and Dubai. Over the past 40 years, he has founded or supported more than 30 companies spanning recruitment, healthcare, property, and banking consultancy, helping each scale sustainably, exit successfully, or evolve into industry leaders. He launched his first business, Abacus Recruitment, at age 21; it later listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market in 1995 and was sold three years later for ten times its original value. Building on that success, he founded InterQuest Group, growing it into one of the UK’s leading technology recruitment businesses with over £100 million in turnover, operating multiple brands and serving global clients across specialist technology markets. Today, he serves as Chairman of Albany Beck, a specialist banking consultancy, manages a diverse property portfolio, and actively invests in ventures that have achieved multiple £100 million valuations and successful multi-million-pound exits. He is also a business coach, public speaker, and mentor, working with founders and executives on growth, scalability, and wealth creation strategies, while connecting UK and UAE entrepreneurs focused on doubling their stake every three years. An Amazon best-selling author, he wrote Double-Up: Money Mastery, which teaches that doubling £10,000 ten times can lead to £10 million.

Sometimes I think that your potential clients or customers have

Samantha Flynn is the founder of Junipr Public Relations, and she’s built a reputation for stripping away the jargon to help founders find their ‘So What?’ As the founder and owner of Junipr Public Relations, I help clients overcome communication challenges through comprehensive, strategic communications programs that deliver real impact. At Junipr, we believe in doing smart work for nice people—collaborating with clients who value thoughtful strategy, meaningful results, and genuine partnership. With 15 years of experience leading public relations initiatives across B2B, B2C, and CPG sectors, career highlights include features and partnerships surrounding the Super Bowl, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, SXSW and more, with work being seen in Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNBC Radio, Woman’s World, and more. As active thought leader in the public relations and marketing industry, speaking engagements include the Digital Summit Series, DigiMarCon at Solider Field, AAF Hawai’i and Syracuse University. Op-Ed content has been featured in PR Week, PR Digital Explained, The Wrap and more. She believes that PR isn’t a luxury for the end of the journey, it’s a foundational tool for decision-making and scale. Today, we’re unpacking her framework for cutting through a fragmented media landscape and why your ‘authenticity’ might actually be your greatest competitive advantage.

Bob Kocis – President and Chief Operating Officer of Aptean and author of The President’s Club Mindset: Inside the Winning Strategies of Tech’s Most Successful Sales People

Everybody said curiosity was one of their key superpowers.

Bob Kocis is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Aptean and a seasoned global sales leader with more than three decades of experience in enterprise technology and revenue growth. He is the author of The President’s Club Mindset: Inside the Winning Strategies of Tech’s Most Successful Sales People, where he distills the principles and habits behind sustained elite sales performance. Kocis began his career in sales in the mid 1990s and steadily advanced into senior leadership roles, including leading global channel and emerging markets at PTC, serving as Vice President of Worldwide Sales at ANSYS, and acting as Chief Revenue Officer at Continuum. Over the course of his career, he has built and led high performing sales organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including time based in Shanghai managing regional operations. Known for his customer first approach and focus on execution, Kocis has developed a reputation for transforming sales teams into consistent top performers and aligning culture with long term growth. At Aptean, he is responsible for global business operations and customer success, helping guide the company’s continued expansion as a leading provider of industry specific enterprise software solutions.

AI is not going to fix all of our problems, most especially communication.

Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is an international bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and leadership coach specializing in emotional intelligence and empathy driven leadership. She is the founder and CEO of EQ via Empathy, where she works with organizations and leaders around the world to make empathy a practical and actionable skill that drives performance, innovation, and culture. Her work focuses on helping leaders translate emotional intelligence into measurable business outcomes, challenging the traditional view of empathy as a soft skill and repositioning it as a core leadership capability. With more than 30 years of leadership and professional experience, Robinson-Winemiller brings a unique blend of real world insight and academic rigor to her work. After an early career in music, she shifted her focus to leadership and organizational development, earning advanced degrees including a doctorate in leadership with a focus on empathy in leadership. She is the author of The Empathic Leader, a book that outlines how leaders can use empathy to improve productivity, strengthen teams, and achieve better business results. Today, she continues to advise executives and teams globally, helping them build more human centered and effective organizations.

Sam Dorison – Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer at ReflexAI

There is no perfect conversation. You can’t avoid landmines at all times.

Sam Dorison is the Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer at ReflexAI. An expert in artificial intelligence strategy and product deployment, Dorison has been involved with AI-powered products in industries ranging from mental health to cybersecurity to smart cities. Before launching ReflexAI, he served as Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. There, he published five peer-reviewed articles on mental health and oversaw teams including crisis services, training, research, technology, and finance. Dorison previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Harvard Kennedy School. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. He also holds an LL.M. from Cambridge University and a master’s degree from University College London, both as a Marshall Scholar. Beyond ReflexAI, Dorison is heavily involved in causes that support families impacted by cancer. Sam lives in New York City with his husband.

Social Development is far more important than academic development.

Sean Covey, President of FranklinCovey Education, is a business executive, best-selling author, speaker, and innovator. Sean is devoted to transforming education throughout the world through a principle-centered leadership approach. Sean directs FranklinCovey’s whole school transformation process, called Leader in Me®, which is now in more than 5,000 schools and 50 countries throughout the world. Sean is New York Times bestselling author and has authored or co-authored several books, including The Wall Street Journal’s #1 Business Bestseller with more than 500,000 copies sold, The 4 Disciplines of Execution, The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, which has been translated into 30 languages and sold more than eight million copies worldwide. He is a versatile keynoter who regularly speaks to students and adults within schools and organizations and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows and in print media. Franklin Covey Co today announced the release of a new special 30th anniversary edition of Stephen Covey’s (1932-2012) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which commemorates the timeless wisdom of The 7 Habits for a new generation with the book’s original content along with personal insights at the end of each chapter by Covey’s son, Sean Covey.