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Dennis  Snow
Dennis Snow

Customer Service & Leadership Expert

A customer service expert known for his 20-year career at Disney, speaker Dennis Snow shares with clients what it takes to run a world-class organization.

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John  Brandt
John Brandt

Former Editor-in-Chief, IndustryWeek

Corporate speaker John Brandt has spent decades studying leadership in effective, purpose-driven organizations, including IndustryWeek & Chief Executive. 

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Lisa  Ford
Lisa Ford

Customer Service Specialist

Lisa Ford has over 20 years of experience presenting to businesses, associations and government. She designs content personalized for each audience and the challenges they face. Her presentations focus on customer service, leadership and teamwork.

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Howard  Behar
Howard Behar

Former President, Starbucks Coffee Company

Howard Behar's career spans over 50 years, all in consumer oriented businesses across several industries. During his tenure with Starbucks, he helped establish a culture that places value on people over profits. 

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Ken  Schmidt
Ken Schmidt

Former Director of Communications Strategy for Harley-Davidson Motor Company

The former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Company played an active role in one of the most celebrated turnarounds in corporate history. He’s since written two best-selling books and created a popular business podcast.

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Molly  Bloom
Molly Bloom

Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game

Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin.

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Gary  Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk

Serial Entrepreneur & 5x NYT Bestselling Author

Gary Vaynerchuk is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holding company and the active CEO of VaynerMedia, a full-service advertising agency servicing Fortune 100 clients across the company’s 4 locations.

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Uri  Minkoff
Uri Minkoff

CEO & Co-Founder of Rebecca Minkoff

Uri Minkoff is regarded as one of the most forward-thinking CEOs in retail. His pioneering use of new technologies and omnichannel customer experience have disrupted the fashion industry.

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Tony  Alessandra
Tony Alessandra

Business Consultant

Author and business leader Tony Alessandra helps companies grow by achieving market dominance through strategies designed to outsell and outservice the competition.

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John  Jacobs
John Jacobs

Co-Founder & CCO of Life is Good

Keynote speaker John Jacobs is co-founder and CCO (Chief Creative Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work.

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Bert  Jacobs
Bert Jacobs

Co-Founder & CEO of Life is Good

Keynote speaker Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work.

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Douglas  Lipp
Douglas Lipp

Former Head of Training, Walt Disney University

Formerly the head of training at the Walt Disney Company's Disney University and NEC Electronics, Douglass Lipp is an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership and global competitiveness.

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Jon  Wolske
Jon Wolske

Culture Evangelist

Jon uses his life experience and nine years in the Zappos Family to speak with a focus on culture, customer experiences, branding and their importance in business today.

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Jason  Young
Jason Young

The High Performance Workplace Culture Expert

The drive behind Southwest Airlines' climb to a #1 ranking in customer service and employee satisfaction, Jason Young is renowned for his innovative strategies and trainings.

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Sheldon  Yellen
Sheldon Yellen

CEO, BELFOR

Business speaker Sheldon Yellen has built a robust reputation for his unconventional management style, which prizes people above meetings, committees, and corporate hierarchy.

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Karen  Mangia
Karen Mangia

WSJ Best Selling Author & Salesforce Executive

Karen Mangia is a WSJ Best Selling Author and one of the most sought after thought leaders in the world, sharing her thought leadership with over 10,000 organizations during the course of her career.

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B. Joseph  Pine
B. Joseph Pine

Author & Co-Founder, Strategic Horizons LLP

B. Joseph Pine II is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to both Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups as Co-Founder of Strategic Horizons LLP.

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David  Salyers
David Salyers

Original Chick-fil-A Marketing Executive

David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He spent 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department and most recently served as a Vice President before his recent retirement.

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Robert  Spector
Robert Spector

Customer Service Expert

A keen observer of corporate cultures and an authority on customer service, speaker Robert Spector penned the best-selling The Nordstrom Way.

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Simon T. Bailey
Simon T. Bailey

Breakthrough Strategist

Inspirational business speaker Simon T. Bailey is the author of Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You Inc. He teaches influencers how to improve themselves and change the world.

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Jim Tselikis & Sabin Lomac
Jim Tselikis & Sabin Lomac

Co-Founders of Cousins Maine Lobster & Experts in Purpose-Driven Growth and Entrepreneurial Leadership

Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac are more than just cousins — they’re visionary entrepreneurs who transformed a shared childhood love for Maine lobster into a nationally recognized brand and a symbol of small business success.

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Josh  Altman
Josh Altman

Record-Breaking Luxury Real Estate Agent & Star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing LA

Josh Altman is one of the most successful real estate agents in the luxury housing market whose dynamic personality and love for the business have made him one of the most sought after speakers on the real estate circuit

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Jay  Baer
Jay Baer

Business Growth Expert

Jay Baer teaches business growth through customer experience and marketing innovation. He is also a popular emcee and host of large events, New York Times bestselling author of six books, and founder of five, multi-million-dollar companies.

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Rick  Barrera
Rick Barrera

Marketing Consultant & Author

Marketing consultant Rick Barrera's research into the strategies of such breakthrough brands as Apple, Starbucks and Google has changed the way Fortune 500s think about branding.

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Ruzwana  Bashir
Ruzwana Bashir

Entrepreneur & Motivator, CEO of Peek.com

Ruzwana is CEO and Founder of Peek.com, building Shopify for experiences, with over $2 billion in bookings. Peek.com combines an award-winning marketplace for consumers with powerful booking/payment tools for businesses (Peek Pro).

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Chip  Bell
Chip Bell

Customer Service Expert

Chip Bell helps companies dramatically enhance bottom lines and marketplace reputation through innovative customer-centric strategies that address the needs of today's picky, vocal and "all about me" customers.

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Tiffani  Bova
Tiffani Bova

Growth, Innovation & Sales Transformation Expert

Tiffani Bova’s illustrious career has been marked by a long (and continuously growing) list of accomplishments and honors: Two-time Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Former Global Growth & Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce.

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Kevin  Brown
Kevin Brown

Author & Creator of The Hero Effect®

Kevin’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking.

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Traci  Brown
Traci Brown

Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert

TIME Magazine has named Traci Brown, CSP, one of the Nation’s Top Deception Detection Experts. NBC, CBS and FOX have asked this fraud-busting body language expert to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight.

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Governor Albert  Bryan Jr.
Governor Albert Bryan Jr.

9th Elected Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. stands at the forefront of leadership, spearheading transformative changes in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Dr. Marcus  Collins
Dr. Marcus Collins

Professor in Residence at TikTok, Best-Selling Author, University of Michigan Professor & Forbes Contributor

Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator who leverages his scholarly work as a clinical professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.

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Robin  Crow
Robin Crow

CEO, Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker 

One of the most innovative guitarists in the world, speaker Robin Crow is the founder of Dark Horse Recording, a gold standard for customer service and excellence in recording.

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Andrew  Davis
Andrew Davis

Author, Producer & Entrepreneur

Before building and selling a thriving digital marketing agency, Andrew produced for NBC’s Today Show, worked for The Muppets in New York and wrote for Charles Kuralt.

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Rachel  DeAlto
Rachel DeAlto

Communications Expert

Rachel DeAlto is a communications expert, media personality, and the author of relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You).

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Steve  DiFillippo
Steve DiFillippo

Chef/Owner of Davio's, Restaurateur & Author

At 24, Steve DiFillippo bought the established restaurant, Davio’s in Boston. With hard work, determination and dedication to his employees and guests, he became CEO of Davio’s and Avila Restaurant’s 10 locations.

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Cindy  Eckert
Cindy Eckert

Co-founder & CEO of Sprout

Cindy Eckert is a highly regarded entrepreneur, a strong advocate for female entrepreneurship, a pharmaceutical leader and one of the few self-made woman billionaires in history. Associates of hers call her unapologetically pink.

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Keith  Ferrazzi
Keith Ferrazzi

CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight & Bestselling Author

Keith Ferrazzi is the world’s foremost expert on professional relationship development. His signature focus on success through relationships – a deeply energizing passion – has fueled his own rise to prominence.

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Kara  Goldin
Kara Goldin

Founder and CEO of hint®

Kara Goldin is a purpose-driven, inspiring entrepreneur. She is a former AOL executive and the founder of hint®, the leading lifestyle brand of naturally flavored water.

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Melissa  Gonzalez
Melissa Gonzalez

Principal at MG2 & Founder of The Lionesque Group, an MG2 Studio

Continually pushing the boundaries of experiential retail, Melissa Gonzalez is an award-winning innovator and storyteller.

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Tom  Goodwin
Tom Goodwin

Thought Leader, CEO, Writer & Media Host

Tom Goodwin is a globally renowned business transformation thought leader, recognized as the four-time #1 "Voice in Marketing" on LinkedIn with over 730,000 engaged followers.

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Laurie  Guest
Laurie Guest

Customer Service Expert

For nearly three decades, Laurie has shared her practical point of view on customer service and staff development with audiences and companies across the country, blending real-life examples and proven action steps for improvement.

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Jan  Hargrave
Jan Hargrave

Nonverbal Communications Expert

Jan Hargrave is the nation’s leading behavioral authority and body language expert. Jan proves with her contagious warmth, wit, and knowledge that there is a method, and style, to success.

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Neen  James
Neen James

Luxury Expert, Leadership Strategist & Keynote Speaker

A trusted confidant to CEOs for legacy and luxury brands across various industries for over 20 years, Neen has helped design strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies.

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Matthew  Kelly
Matthew Kelly

Best-Selling Author & Motivational Coach

Matthew Kelly is the Founder and President of Beresford Consulting—a firm based on the idea that an organization can only become the best version of itself if the people that drive your organization do the same.

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Greg  Kihlström
Greg Kihlström

Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur & Principal and Chief Strategist at GK5A

Greg is a best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, currently an advisor and consultant to top companies on customer experience, employee experience, and digital transformation initiatives as Principal and Chief Strategist at GK5A.

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Scott  Klososky
Scott Klososky

Technologist, Futurist, Humanist, Author & Consultant

Throughout his career, Scott Klososky has lived on the leading edge of technology innovation and its impact on the business world and society in general. He is recognized globally for his unique ability to accurately predict future digital trends.

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Dean  Lindsay
Dean Lindsay

Entrepreneur & CEO of The Progress Agents

Award-winning business author, Dean Lindsay – CEO of The Progress Agents LLC and Founder of World Gumbo Publishing – is a successful entrepreneur, a skilled business culture consultant, and a powerful keynote speaker with a humorous approach.

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Weldon  Long
Weldon Long

Entrepreneur & Sales Expert

Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur, sales expert and author of the NY Times Bestseller, The Power of Consistency – Prosperity Mindset Training for Sales and Business Professionals.

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Mark  Mayfield
Mark Mayfield

Corporate Motivator

Known as "The Corporate Comedian," Mark Mayfield has merged his corporate background as a lobbyist and his comedy background as a nightclub performer to create an extremely unique and comedic presentation style.

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Scott  McKain
Scott McKain

Business Expert / Motivator / Author

McKain's presentations and best-selling books reveal how to create compelling connections between you and your customers, and how to stand out and move up, regardless of the economic climate in your industry.

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Riaz  Meghji
Riaz Meghji

International Human Connection Keynote Speaker & Author 

Riaz Meghji is an international human connection keynote speaker and author of the book Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships.

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Arel  Moodie
Arel Moodie

Human Development Investigator

Arel Moodie helps organizations Build People PowerTM, transforming how teams work and win together through a breakthrough approach to human development.

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Blake  Morgan
Blake Morgan

Customer Experience Futurist & Author

Blake Morgan is a leader in customer experience. She is a keynote speaker and customer experience futurist and author of two books on customer experience.

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Jon  Petz
Jon Petz

Entrepreneur, Former Corporate Sales & Marketing Executive & Bestselling Author

Jon Petz is an entrepreneur, former corporate sales and marketing executive and two-time bestsellers list author. Additionally, Jon has the unique expertise of also being a world-class magician who has performed around the globe.

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Jon  Picoult
Jon Picoult

Customer Experience & Leadership Expert, Trusted C-Suite Advisor

Jon Picoult is masterful at helping companies impress their customers and inspire their employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth.

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Robert  Richman
Robert Richman

Culture Strategist at Zappos & Author of The Culture Blueprint

Robert Richman was Culture Strategist at Zappos, and author of The Culture Blueprint, a systematic guide to the high-performance workplace.

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Mark  Sanborn
Mark Sanborn

Leadership Development Expert

Known as "the high content speaker who motivates," speaker Mark Sanborn is an expert on leadership, team building, customer service and navigating change.

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Ross  Shafer
Ross Shafer

Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Network TV Host & Best-Selling Business Author

Ross Shafer is a 6x Emmy-winning comedian, TV host, and best-selling author who’s rescued 23 companies. His WOW vs. POW method shows leaders how to stay relevant, build loyalty, and thrive through change—with humor and impact.

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Danny  Snow
Danny Snow

Director of Marketing for Snow & Associates, Inc.

Danny Snow was born into a true Disney family. He and EVERY member of his immediate family worked for Walt Disney World at some point in their careers, learning what it takes to create a loyalty-driving customer experience.

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Angelo  Sosa
Angelo Sosa

Top Chef Alumnus, Restaurateur & Resilience Advocate

Chef Angelo Sosa is a Dominican-Italian American chef renowned for his bold, globally inspired cuisine and dynamic presence in the culinary world.

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Scott  Steinberg
Scott Steinberg

Innovation & Change Advisor to Leading Global Companies

The world’s largest household brands, associations, and companies retain Scott Steinberg and the team at FutureProof Strategies to advise on business strategy, and provide keynote speaking, virtual presentations, and training seminar workshops.

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Scott  Stratten
Scott Stratten

Disruptive & UN-Traditional Marketing Expert

Scott Stratten is the President of UnMarketing. He has Co-Authored 6 best-selling business books with his business partner and wife Alison and was formerly a music industry marketer.

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Mark C. Thompson
Mark C. Thompson

CEO & Co-Founder of Virgin Unite & Author

Mark C. Thompson is one of the most successful senior business communications executives and angel investors of our time. He is an expert advisor on Level V Leadership and Built to Last.

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Dee Ann  Turner
Dee Ann Turner

Former VP, Chick-fil-A

Dee Ann Turner is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to retirement in 2018, she was Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability for Chick-fil-A, Inc.

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Mike  White
Mike White

Former Chief Executive Officer DIRECTV

Michael D. White is chairman, former president and chief executive officer of DIRECTV, one of the world’s leading providers of digital television entertainment services.

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Ryo  Zsun
Ryo Zsun

Ryo Zsun joined the Zappos family in 2012, WOWing employees as a barista in the Z’café. His passion for providing awesome service led him to pursue a role within the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team, to deliver happiness to external customers.

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