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Marsha Dean Walker, MSHS, HS-BCP A noted authority on relationships, founding human services board certified practitioner and counselor since earning her Masters’ degree in 1989, Marsha Dean Walker provides coaching and mediation services for couples in individual, group, and retreat settings, as well as conducting web-based e-learning programs. Her coaching services range from teen violence issues to motivation analysis James Eastwood is a financial and relationship coach and partner in M. Dean Walker and Associates, and brings 24 years of experience in the financial services industry, including training as a financial advisor, Certified Investment Specialist, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, as well as his background as a life and health insurance agent, investment advisor representative, and general securities representative. He has had over 20 years experience as workshop facilitator and speaker, including presentations to corporations, unions, and community groups throughout Ohio Yuki Rogers,Preside

Sally is the president of Marks Public Relations, a public relations agency specializing in the promotion of small businesses. The award-winning journalist, comedy writer and author graduated with honors from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and has published numerous articles and stories in local, regional and national publications. Liz Mitchell is a marketing consultant and owns a small booking agency for speakers and entertainers. We co-authored two travel books, published in 2010, and most recently have co-authored two travel apps for iPhone: Myrtle Beach's Best and Hilton Head Essentials. Our blog International Show and Tell covers additional destinations in our Beach Bytes series as well as Humanity, Community, Marvels & Milestones. Carolyn Dean MD, ND. has authored 22 books including "Future Health Now Encyclopedia", "The Complete Natural Guide to Women’s Health, "Hormone Balance", "The Everything Alzheimer’s Book", "Homeopathic Remedies for Children’s Comm

Typically owners of small and mid-sized businesses that have been around for several years are facing at least one of the following challenges - They want more time for themselves as their business has taken over their life - They wish they had a better team hiring more of the right people

James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT is an educator, writer, licensed professional counselor and nationally certified cognitive-behavioral therapist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. He specializes in treating anxiety and depression for adults and children. He served as a teacher and guidance counselor for 30 years and has taught graduate-level counselor education courses for Chapman University. In 2005, he self-published Stepping Out of the Bubble: Reflections on the Pilgrimage of Counseling Therapy (Booklocker.com). His latest book, Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth (New Horizon Press) is about the impact of troubled childhoods on adult functioning. He can be reached through his website at www.scottsdaletherapy.net. Known as “The Queen of Survival” and “The Miracle Child", Darcy Keith is an internationally recognized award winning speaker and author. As the only unbuckled backseat survivor in her fatal car crash, Darcy, a 22 year-old Ball State senior,

Linda Ballesteros has a background of 30+ years in the banking industry providing high level customer service to small businesses, middle market and nationwide companies. In 2009 she founded a women’s business networking group in Houston called Wine, Women and Wealth which grew to 300+ members in one year. Linda is now the Regional Director of Houston's Newest Women's Networking Group called defining Women. Linda believes that all women have a story to tell, that all women have dreams and desires to be realized, that women are so much more than what they do. Learn more www.meetup.com/definingWOMENHouston/ Michelle Neujahr provides transformational, strategic coaching services to entrepreneurs and individuals who are serious about growth. In addition she provides dynamic, authentic presentations to audiences who want more out of life! Michelle works with entrepreneurs and organizations who want to renovate and create lasting change. Her coaching services and motivational programs are engaging and transfo

Erik Luhrs has been called “The Bruce Lee of Sales,” a “Marketing Maestro” and a “Sales Funnel Mr. Fix-It.” By utilizing GURUS Selling and Transpositional Marketing, he has become a sought-after marketing and sales consultant and created profit-catapulting strategies for 100’s of businesses. He has worked with companies of all sizes, from $1MM start ups to Fortune 500 companies like McGraw-Hill & Credit Suisse. Erik believes that to drive up customer sales you must Align everything! On the salesperson’s side this includes: sales management expectations, the persona sales reps create, the selection of sales training for sales skills, the cold calling and other initial sales techniques salespeople use, the sales presentation they deliver, and their skill at handling sales objections. In this way it is much easier to align with the customer’s side which makes for more effective sales and an easier time of closing sales. This is the essence of strategic selling most sales managers want but fail to create

Typically, owners of small and mid-sized businesses that have been around for several years are facing at least one of the following challenges: - They want more time for themselves, as their business has taken over their life; - They wish they had a better team, hiring more of the right people, and giving them incentives to take ownership in the business; - They would like more sales and profits, by getting more leads and then compelling their IDEAL customers to do business with THEM instead of with their competitors.

Janice Hoffman's background comes from being Dr. John Gray's protege, teaching the first Mars Venus Workshop in 1997. That was the beginning of a 12 year relationship working with the Mars Venus Institute. I has written, spoken nationally, and coached men and women on our differences for over 15 years. My book, Relationship Rules--12 Strategies for Creating a Love That Lasts, Venus Publishing 2007, has been endorsed and recommended by Dr. John Gray and Dr. Jerry Jampolsky. Men especially like the "How-To" part in each chapter. You can read a segment on Amazon.com or by going to www.Relationship Rules. Currently I am working on, "Relationship Rules for Getting Along With Your Ex". Please check out my website at: www.RelationshipRules.com. Kevin Cullis - MacGetIT.com (changing to MacStartup.com), Entrepreneur, Mac Evangelist, Business Geek, Husband, AF Vet, authored a business book about Macs, readaholic, analytical, and balding. I help businesses with their craft (what they love to do) and the busi

Charlie Wachtel made a miraculous comeback in the last two and a half years from end stage kidney failure due to my health/wellness background. Things have been going so well that there is a possibility that I could be dialysis-free by June 2012. I would become one of the first peritoneal dialysis patients to ever be able to regenerate their kidneys on their own. My mission is to spread the word to everyone all around the world of the hidden epidemic of chronic kidney disease and especially the importance of what childhood obesity could eventually mean to a young person. Chris Gaddis recently started a Coaching Business. We work with individuals and business owners to educate them in what they need and want to know, then we formulate a plan that will get them where they want to be, and then we put systems in place to perpetuate thier success and put them on autopilot. I am a licened Financial Consultant, I own several others businesses, and recently recieved my MBA. You can read more about me at www.chrisjga

Maria McGrath was born in Ireland and suffered with a debilitating stutter throughout her childhood and early adult life. The stutter crushed every aspect of her life. When Maria moved to London she worked as an accountant because it allowed her to remain in the back office , away from situations that would require her to speak . A few years later she found the McGuire Program that helps adults gain control over their stutter. Maria took the course offered by The McGuire Program and was able to conquer her stutter after lots of hard work . She became fluent and began enjoying speaking. Maria eventually moved to the US and decided that she enjoyed speaking so much that she would launch the McGuire Program in the US so that she could help others become fluent and overcome the crippling effects of stuttering. David Nemeroff at the age of twelve, started training in the martial arts and it changed my life. Since that time I have made them my life's pursuit, earning black belts in 9 different styles of marti

Typically, owners of small and mid-sized businesses that have been around for several years are facing at least one of the following challenges: - They want more time for themselves, as their business has taken over their life; - They wish they had a better team, hiring more of the right people, and giving them incentives to take ownership in the business; - They would like more sales and profits, by getting more leads and then compelling their IDEAL customers to do business with THEM instead of with their competitors.

I am the Founder and CEO of Second Acts, a non-profit fundraising organization that distributes 100% of all donations received to small, volunteer-run animal rescue groups nationwide. Adele Park grew up in Boulder, Colorado. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree from Mesa State College, Park spent the next 20 years working in television and radio as a reporter, news anchor and on-air personality. In 2008, Park formed Straight to Audio Productions, LLC and opened a recording studio in St. George, Utah. In her free time, Park enjoys ATV riding and exploring Lake Powell with her husband, Michael. Straight to Audio Productions is just a small spark in the desert, but it is a lot of fun around our campfire. Our studio features a breathtaking view of Zion National Park and is used to record commercial voice-overs and audio books.

My name is Darshan. I am in the personal development business and have been for almost a dozen years. I am the Owner of Freedom Incorporated, Inc. It’s a personal and professional development company I founded about 10 years ago. During that time I’ve worked with over 30,000 people. I don’t call myself a coach. I am a business and life turnaround specialist. I do transformational workshops and speaking engagements. I am known for turning lives and companies around in 24 hours or less. Hence, the name of my book, The 24 Hour Champion – Discovering AND Living Your Priceless Life. My life’s purpose is to help millions of people to believe, value, honor, cherish and respect themselves and at the same time, helping them to take full responsibility for their greatness, their magnificence, their pricelessness and love themselves unconditionally and live that way without exception. When people do that, their lives become extraordinary. They let go of their fears, their doubts, their excuses and then they naturally

Phil Simon is the author of recently released book The New Small. Phil consults companies on how to optimize their use of technology. While not consulting, Phil speaks and writes about emerging trends and technologies. His contributions have been featured on many popular news organizations, including New York Times, The Globe and Mail, ReadWriteWeb, and ZDNet. His previous two books are Why New Systems Fail and The Next Wave of Technologies. Lydia Whitney is the author of 13 texts on college, career and transition preparation, including the Winning STEP™ Comprehensive Career Entry Preparation Guide, Comprehensive Career Entry Independent Study Workbook and Career Organizer & Journal, I feel that I would be a perfect guest expert on your blog radio show Tough Talk with Tony Gambone. Please visit my website https://www.winning-step.com and check out my bio at https://www.winning-step.com/about_maryland_college_career_transition_planning_baltimore_md_va_dc_pa.php#staff Susan and her husband have been missi

It is NOT TRUE that an entrepreneur must give up their life to grow their business! AdviCoach Roger Boneno answers your questions about how to have a business that SERVES YOUR LIFE, instead of a business that CONSUMES your life. About AdviCoach Typically, owners of small and mid-sized businesses that have been around for several years are facing at least one of the following challenges: - They want more time for themselves, as their business has taken over their life; - They wish they had a better team, hiring more of the right people, and giving them incentives to take ownership in the business; - They would like more sales and profits by getting more leads and then compelling their IDEAL customers to do business with THEM instead of with their competitors. If you are one of these small-business owners, then that is how I serve you. Advicoach's 21 Rapid Impact Strategies around Time, Team, and Money help you not only increase your profits by at least 68% per year, but help you build a team to run the busines

A visionary, pioneer and journeyman, Mo Stegall transcends any medium he touches. From media personality and producer to philanthropist, empowerment speaker and author, his creativity, wit and engaging persona have earned him recognition as an emerging community leader. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Stegall has enjoyed a successful career as a radio and television personality, which afforded him opportunities to work with the BET Hip-Hop Awards the CMA Awards, and countless recognizable entertainers and community leaders. But his deepest passion and desire is personal growth and development and to empower others to achieve greatness. And with a warm and captivating presence, he has integrated his television/radio career with his desire to serve. Mr. Stegall is a global humanitarian who less than ten years ago was homeless, endured the loss of his mother to AIDS and experienced several life setbacks but has championed his journey and dedicated his life to serving others. He has assisted with Missions

I am the Founder and Principal of P3 Creative Consulting, a philanthropy planning business launched in 2009. Recently, British Airways selected me as a recipient of its international 2010 Face of Opportunity Event Prize. I am one of 250 small business owners chosen based upon elevator-pitch style essay submissions and public votes. On February 2, 2011, The Face of Opportunity nominees will participate in an exclusive British Airways Face-to-Face Global Entrepreneur Conference in New York and London, which will focus on providing small businesses with information and resources to develop a global presence. P3 Creative Consulting works with businesses, families and individuals to establish and administer community initiatives, private foundations and other contributions plans. The company helps clients to create policies, procedures, and tools that allow them to make wise, strategic investments in communities that reflect the client’s values and interests. I have eight years of experience working with commun

This question proved pivotal in the coming years. It informed how I thought about and responded to the challenges I was to face. After dealing with cancer in my family, a death, the end of a long-term relationship, and discovering I have Celiac Disease, I closed my practice, went on sabbatical, came back and started a whole new life. Today I am the founder and CEO of SuperNatural Energy, LLC. We manufacture and sell a superfoods dietary supplement that looks and tastes like a chocolate truffle, replaces vitamin and mineral supplements, and causes weight loss. It is helping people become the glowing, vibrant, juicy beings we are meant to be. I am so proud of the work we do. My past: My brother and I were raised by a single mom in poverty conditions without going on welfare. She is a proud, tough, determined woman who taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to. I blazed an unconventional path - studied human anatomy at 8 and began developing my own system for understanding humans that eventua

It is NOT TRUE that an entrepreneur must give up their life to grow their business! AdviCoach Roger Boneno answers your questions about how to have a business that SERVES YOUR LIFE, instead of a business that CONSUMES your life. About AdviCoach Typically, owners of small and mid-sized businesses that have been around for several years are facing at least one of the following challenges: - They want more time for themselves, as their business has taken over their life; - They wish they had a better team, hiring more of the right people, and giving them incentives to take ownership in the business; - They would like more sales and profits by getting more leads and then compelling their IDEAL customers to do business with THEM instead of with their competitors. If you are one of these small-business owners, then that is how I serve you. Advicoach's 21 Rapid Impact Strategies around Time, Team, and Money help you not only increase your profits by at least 68% per year, but help you build a team to run the busines

Kelly Bryant is the General manager of Carillon-Chili's on Westheimer. Very early in his new career, Steven Kay was invited on several business radio programs (such as "Mid Day Money Talk") as a featured expert in his field. This instilled in him a new desire to host a radio program of his own that helped people achieve financial success, and in mid 2004 he not only started to work on this concept, but completely devoted himself to it. However, Steven knew that success depended on much more than just money. How we run our business, even how we manage our personal lives impacts this as well. He wanted to show people all the different aspects of life that cause both success and failure, everything from our health, lifestyle, marketing & advertising, technology, budgeting, investing, and more. This idea became the premise for "Life Business and Money", Steven Kay's talk show that discusses every area of life and how they affect our success and productivity. Of course, Steven is not the expert in all of t