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July 26, 2023 - Preparing for Battle Chad Price and Maniscripting Journal Samantha Kozuch

JULY 26, 2023 – PREPARING FOR BATTLE CHAD PRICE AND MANISCRIPTING JOURNAL SAMANTHA KOZUCH
Chad Price – Founder/Managing Partner of Kettlebell Kings an Inc. 5000
You need to lose the person that you were to become the person that you want to be.
Chad Price is the Founder/Managing Partner of Kettlebell Kings an Inc. 5000. Chad Price is a long time entrepreneur in multiple industries with extensive knowledge in the sports industry, and a wide range of experiences in all aspects of fitness and general entrepreneurship. His specialties include strategic planning and execution, marketing and advertising, quality assurance, etc.. as well as specializing in organizational leadership. LGG is a lifestyle brand founded by Chad. Their goal is to create a greener, more socially conscious planet utilizing the latest, most innovative, and regenerative methods to discover and create products derived directly from nature itself that contribute to a modern healthy lifestyle. Though a start-up, LGG has ambitious plans to grow beyond the border of America by not only concentrating on what it can produce on its own but equally creating partnerships that make products and services made by others more readily available.Samantha Kozuch – Owner & Founder of The Maniscripting Journal
If a thought or desire comes to you, it is for you. If it feels good to take action on it, go for it!
Samantha Kozuch is the Owner & Founder of The Maniscripting Journal. Samantha has been an entrepreneur and business owner for more than 10 years and has built multiple online six-figure businesses including a video production company, fitness influencer, business coach, and her successful e-commerce business where she wrote and created The Maniscripting Journal, designed to help you get clear on your goals and desires, transform your life, and awaken your soul. The powerful process of visualizing and writing down your desires will help activate your subconscious mind, enabling you to achieve anything you set your mind to.

July 24, 2023 - Operations Installer Tomas Keenan and Renegade Brander Ann Bennett

JULY 24, 2023 – OPERATIONS INSTALLER TOMAS KEENAN AND RENEGADE BRANDER ANN BENNETT
Tomas Keenan – Founder and CEO of Step It Up Academy
Gurus tell people to fix all of these things in their companies and in the next six months they attempt to fix all of them. They get almost nothing done. If you focus your attention in six directions, you’re going to get 1/4 mile down the road.
Tomas Keenan is the Founder and CEO of Step It Up Academy. From humble beginnings to a lengthy career as a custom car audio installer, Tomas Keenan is a prime example of a technician turned CEO. After co-founding an industry-leading GPS Tracking and Dashboard Camera installation company and growing it to a 7-figure business, Tomas moved into the coaching space as a high-level business and success coach for other industry leaders and business owners. Tomas’ success as an elite business coach led him to move his family from NYC to Dallas, Texas, to focus full-time on his newest company, Step It Up Academy. He understands the roadblocks that entrepreneurs face and possesses an innate ability to help you overcome them with his extensive body of knowledge. Simply put: he knows how to get results! He works with Entrepreneurs who refuse to be average and are crushing 7+ figures in business. His expertise and vast experience have repeatedly put him on the pages of top industry magazines. He has been featured in Forbes, Mobile Electronics Magazine, CE Outlook, CEO Blog Nation, Fit Small Business, The Startup Growth, The Goodmen Project, several Blogs, and countless podcasts. Tomas is a sought-after public speaker, 2X bestselling author, and Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast host. He routinely interviews industry leaders, influencers, high-level business and success coaches, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are intentionally impacting their communities and the world. He shares the key to his success is making progress every day, regardless of how small it may be.Ann Bennett – Founder of Renegade Branding & Messaging
In order to stand out you want to use your 1%. The 1% that makes you different.
Ann Bennett is the founder of Renegade Branding & Messaging, an International Speaker, Best Selling Author, Coach, and Brand Profit Builder. Ann uses her marketing and branding genius to help women entrepreneurs (and a few good men) build their STAND-OUT personal brands and boost their profits. She works with purpose-driven entrepreneurs who do transformational work, so they can liberate and ignite their unique genius, and authentic voice, and build a profitable brand platform. Ann has 25 years of experience in visual and graphic design and has brought her talents to many major magazines from Popular Mechanics to Vogue.

July 21, 2023 - 22 Year Old Millionaire Reno Anthony Davis and Trillions of Repo Mary Ellen Tuthill

JULY 21, 2023 – 22 YEAR OLD MILLIONAIRE RENO ANTHONY DAVIS AND TRILLIONS OF REPO MARY ELLEN TUTHILL
Reno Anthony Davis – American Businessman, Fashion Icon, And Instagram Star
Wholesaling real estate is the best way to make money as a young man because it requires little to no capital to get started. You find a distressed property, you make a cash offer and then I assign the contract to an investor.
Reno Anthony Davis is a remarkable 22-year-old self-made millionaire from Miami, FL, who has cracked the code on the real estate wholesaling industry. Reno Anthony Davis Is An American Businessman, Fashion Icon, And Instagram Star From The Sunshine State. He Is Most Recognized For His Ventures In The Real Estate Wholesaling Industry. At The Age Of 20, He Began His Real Estate Ventures And Has Found Great Success. Aside From Real Estate, He Has A Great Taste Of Fashion And A Huge Following On His Instagram Platform. Reno Is Featured In Forbes. Reno’s journey is a captivating tale of perseverance, determination, and triumph. At the young age of 22, he achieved extraordinary success by leveraging his expertise in real estate wholesaling. With his unique approach, Reno has closed an impressive 66 real estate deals in just two years, surpassing industry veterans many times his age. Reno can provide invaluable insights into how anyone, regardless of their age or financial situation, can enter into real estate wholesaling and experience exponential growth in their net worth. His success story serves as an inspiration to young people who feel financially trapped and are searching for a viable path to financial freedom. One of the most compelling aspects of Reno’s story is his firm belief that age is merely a number when it comes to achieving success. He emphasizes the importance of dedication, hard work, and a strong work ethic in surpassing obstacles and attaining remarkable results. Reno has overcome the obstacles that hold many young people back from pursuing their dreams.Mary Ellen Tuthill – Former Writer-Editor of iMoneyNet – Financial Intelligence and the Author of “Repo Madness:: A Simpleton’s Guide to the Street’s Wicked Ways”
By the early 80s the repo market what’s the largest securities market in the world and was pegged at $50 billion in 1982. Today it is an excess of $13 trillion.
M.E. Tuthill was born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts. A graduate of Boston College with a BA in American History, she went on to earn two master’s degrees: an MA from the University of Maryland in American Studies and an MS from Syracuse University in Communications. A self-described “perpetual student,” she worked for ten years as a broadcast journalist. For the next 13 years she would work as a financial advisor also penning a financial planning column for the local paper. Eventually the rough and tumble of the securities business took its toll and she embarked on a third career as a full-time financial writer. Hired in 2006, initially the work was uninspiring. What had been a job writing about sleepy money-market funds turned into a journey deep into the recesses of shadow banking. Tuthill was hooked. She wanted to learn everything about shadow banking and as the days, weeks, months, and years passed, amassed hundreds of articles, scholarly papers, marketing material from the banks and government reports. The result is “Repo-Madness: A Simpleton’s Guide to the Street’s Wicked Ways.”

July 19, 2023 - Measuring Streaming Lukasz Jeziorski and the 9th Man Steve Berry

JULY 19, 2023 – MEASURING STREAMING LUKASZ JEZIORSKI AND THE 9TH MAN STEVE BERRY
 
Lukasz Jeziorski – CEO of PlumResearch
We don’t focus on viewing data for the top ten or even 100 shows in a month. We aim to look at the long tail of content and to serve every single production company out there that sells content to a major streaming platform.
Lukasz Jeziorski is the founder and CEO of PlumResearch, an expert with over 15 years’ experience in tech industries. He started the company from scratch and built it up into the success it is today. His experience and expertise have established PlumResearch as a trusted partner for business in the streaming and entertainment space. Lukasz leads a team of experts producing products to address the entertainment industry’s needs. PlumResearch has become a leading player in the entertainment industry, providing data-driven insights to help companies make informed decisions and drive growth. Lukasz is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards), which demonstrates his commitment to advancing the entertainment industry through innovative and data-driven solutions and he also holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship. Prior to founding PlumResearch, Lukasz worked as a Product Manager at Red Sky, where he was responsible for building software products and international distribution. Before that, he held various managerial positions in the tech and entertainment industry, including his own eSports start-up.Steve Berry – NY Times Best Selling Author of “The 9th Man (Luke Daniels Book 1)“
You have to sit down and physically do it. Writing is a discipline. You have to set up a schedule. When I was a lawyer, I wrote every day from 6:30 to 9:00 AM.
Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of sixteen Cotton Malone adventures, five stand-alone thrillers, and several works of short fiction. His books have been translated into 41 languages with 25,000,000 copies in 52 countries. They consistently appear in the top echelon of The New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller lists. Somewhere in the world, every thirty seconds, a Steve Berry book is sold. History lies at the heart of every Steve Berry novel. It’s his passion, one he shares with his wife, Elizabeth, which led them to create History Matters, a foundation dedicated to historic preservation. Since 2009 Steve and Elizabeth have crossed the country to save endangered historic treasures, raising money via lectures, receptions, galas, luncheons, dinners, and their popular writers’ workshops. To date, 3,500 students have attended those workshops, with over $1.5 million dollars raised. Steve’s devotion to historic preservation was recognized by the American Library Association, which named Steve its spokesperson for National Preservation Week. Among his other honors are the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award; the Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award given by Poets & Writers; the Anne Frank Human Writes Award; and the Silver Bullet, bestowed by International Thriller Writers for his philanthropic work. He has been chosen both the Florida and Georgia Writer of the Year. He’s also an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board. In 2010, a NPR survey named The Templar Legacy one of the top 100 thrillers ever written. Steve was born and raised in Georgia, graduating from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He was a trial lawyer for 30 years and held elective office for 14 of those years. He is a founding member of International Thriller Writers—a group of nearly 6,000 thriller writers from around the world—and served three years as its co-president.

July 17, 2023 - Strategic Planning Alisha Jernack and Legal Issues of Energy Healing Midge Murphy

JULY 17, 2023 – STRATEGIC PLANNING ALISHA JERNACK AND LEGAL ISSUES OF ENERGY HEALING MIDGE MURPHY
 
Alisha Jernack – Partner (Entrepreneurial and Advisory Services) at Mazars in US  
What differentiates a company from being good or or great is having some sort of strategic business plan that can help them accomplish their goals and to achieve the growth they are looking for.
Alisha has more than 13 years of public accounting experience, specializing in business advisory, strategic planning, financial reporting and tax services. She assists privately owned businesses in transportation and logistics, food and beverage, and consumer products, as well as other manufacturing and distribution sectors. Alisha was named in NJBIZ’s 2022 “40 under 40” and CPA Practice Advisor’s 2021 “40 under 40.” In 2021, she received an Innovation Award from the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and was an Enterprise Women to Watch Honorable Mention by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey. Alisha has a passion for developing innovative strategies, acting as a trusted advisor to her clients.  She is actively involved with her local chapter with the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, as a Board of Directors co-chair and recently ended a term as a four-year college student mentor. She has been quoted and published in Bloomberg, Accounting Today, NJBIZ and ROI – NJ. Mazars is a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm. Operating as a united partnership, we work as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale and cultural understanding to deliver exceptional and tailored services in audit and accounting, as well as tax, financial advisory, consulting and legal services*. Alisha Jernack’s – partner at Mazars with more than 10 years’ experience servicing entrepreneur’s and small businesses – clients (across sectors) consistently run into the same issues when business planning – including not having a good sense of cash flow, working with banks who have gotten more conservative with loans, not investing in technology or motivating their people to prioritize profitability and lacking visibility into customer profitability. Alisha has the opportunity to join a discussion focused on successfully prioritizing the needs of a business. The discussion covers several key aspects, including how high performing medium-sized businesses can shape and define their goals and objectives. This involves adopting best practices in goal-setting to ensure continued success. Alisha can also gain insights into overcoming cash flow and profitability challenges effectively. By implementing sound financial strategies and closely monitoring cash flow, businesses can navigate these hurdles and maintain a healthy bottom line. The discussion will also provide valuable information on best practices for defining priorities. This involves identifying and prioritizing tasks and projects to optimize resource allocation and maximize productivity. Alisha can learn about the importance of aligning personal objectives of business owners with the overall business strategies. By establishing a strong connection between personal and business goals, owners can stay motivated and dedicated to the success of the business. Additionally, the discussion will explore how priorities may evolve over time due to various factors. Alisha can understand the significance of flexibility and adaptability in adjusting objectives to align with changing market conditions or internal dynamics. Lastly, motivating employees to prioritize business growth is a crucial aspect that will be discussed. Alisha can learn about fostering a positive work culture, providing incentives, and effectively communicating the company’s vision and goals to inspire employees to actively contribute to the growth and success of the organization.Midge Murphy – Professional Liability Risk Management Consultant, Speaker & the Author of Book  “Practice Energy Healing in Integrity: The Joy of Offering Your Gifts Legally & Ethically“
What differentiates a company from being good or or great is having some sort of strategic business plan that can help them accomplish their goals and to achieve the growth they are looking for.
Midge Murphy is the Professional Liability Risk Management Consultant, Speaker & the Author of Book  “Practice Energy Healing in Integrity: The Joy of Offering Your Gifts Legally & Ethically”. Midge Murphy, an energy healing practitioner, and the first attorney to achieve a Ph.D. in energy medicine, possesses a comprehensive knowledge of both the legal field and alternative healing arts. With over a decade of experience, Midge has offered consulting services to numerous clients, specializing in areas such as ethics, legal matters, and risk management strategies pertaining to the practice and training of energy healing methods. Midge’s book and the accompanying Exam have gained recognition as the industry’s gold standard, providing vital training for energy healing practitioners to establish practices that are both legally sound and ethically grounded. For more than a decade, Midge Murphy, JD, PhD (Energy Medicine) has been a tireless advocate for bringing ethics, legal issues, and risk management strategies into energy-based practices and in the training of alternative healing arts practitioners. Her groundbreaking book, Practice Energy Healing in Integrity: The Joy of Offering Your Gifts Legally & Ethically (2015-2020), along with the accompanying exam and certificate, is considered the gold standard in ethics, legal issues, and risk management strategies in the practice of intuitive and energy healing methods.

July 14, 2023 - Personal Accountability Larry Thornton and CREU Boris C. Sanchez

Boris C. Sanchez – Owner of CREU
Families with kids are the ones that stay the longest and pay the rent.
Boris was born an entrepreneur in Bogota, Colombia. Although he started his first business in elementary school and has succeeded at every level since. It has usually been against all odds. From taking the traditional route of getting his MBA in London while having to work jobs around the clock to cover tuition to being cheated by partners and still getting ahead. All this early life education offered him the perfect storm of trying out Commercial Real Estate and falling in love with it. Several years later and over 20 million+ in assets Boris is looking to pay it forward and help people with an opportunity he never got. Accomplished active commercial real estate investor, broker, lender, and educator. He has personally owned over 1500 multifamily units and actively buys and sells commercial RE every month. He has been a broker and a lender in over $1 Billion worth of commercial real estate transactions in his 13 year career so far. Along with his Sanmore Investments team, he plans on acquiring another $50 million worth of commercial real estate this year. Boris also personally mentors investors looking to enter the CRE arena as well as experienced investors looking to expand or diversify their real estate portfolio.Larry Thornton – President and CEO of Thornton Enterprises – McDonalds Franchisee and the Author of the Book “Why Not Win?: Reflections on a Fifty-Year Journey from the Segregated South to America’s board rooms – and what it can teach us all“
In the kind of winning that I am talking about, there doesn’t have to bea loser. There is enough winning for you and everyone around you. Wewin more completely when we create winning opportunities for others.
Larry Thornton is the President and CEO of Thornton Enterprises – McDonalds Franchisee and the Author of the Book “Why Not Win?: Reflections on a Fifty-Year Journey from the Segregated South to America’s board rooms – and what it can teach us all”. Larry Thornton is an artist, entrepreneur, and servant leader. Growing up in segregated Montgomery, Alabama, he worked his way from sign painter to advertising manager at Coca-Cola Birmingham, and became the first African American to open a McDonald’s franchise in Birmingham, Alabama. He eventually opened multiple stores and created Thornton Enterprises, Inc. His book, Why Not Win? A Reflection on a 50-year Journey from the Segregated South to America’s Boardrooms — And What it Teaches Us All (NewSouth Books, April 1, 2019), serves as inspiration for people from all walks of life. Larry founded the Why Not Win Institute to make leadership development accessible. All book sales profit goes to support the institute’s mission.

July 12, 2023 - Lucid Green Paul Botto and Fixing Work David Henkin & Thomas Bertels

Paul Botto – Co-founder and President of Lucid Green  
The demands of the cannabis industry required us to find a way totrack things much more accurately with higher fidelity. We trackat the unit level. The codes that we put on each package are unique.
Paul Botto is the Co-founder and President of Lucid Green, a platform to reduce costs, increase transparency, and drive revenue for cannabis operators. Paul brings nearly 20 years of analytics and data technology experience. Starting in 1999, Paul helped build Urchin Software Corp into a leading online analytics provider, culminating in its acquisition by Google in April 2005. Paul became the Head of Google Analytics Sales and Consulting and his leadership contributed to the deep integration of Google Analytics strategy with AdWords, AdSense and Google Display ad sales, transforming the Google sales conversation from ad spend-focused sales to results-focused sales, adding well over $2B in incremental revenue by the time of his departure. Five years ago, Paul nearly lost his leg and actively sought natural alternatives to the massive amounts of opioids he was prescribed. His recovery inspired his entry into the cannabis industry and the formation of Lucid Green.David Henkin & Thomas Bertels – Authors of  Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love
In this labor market, companies have to earn the commute. If you say you have to be in the office five days a week, that experience had better be worthwhile.
David Henkin is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with a proven record of success in prominent global companies as well as start-ups. An expert in architecting and implementing innovative business strategies and solutions improving performance, profitable possibilities, and developing organizational capabilities through a collaborative-growth approach. The author of several books, he has taught in a top-rated university business school program while also serving as an innovator, consultant, and coach for corporate and nonprofit leaders in the areas of innovation, work design, business and technology, teams, and leadership among others. His work experience includes Chief Innovation Officer at Vertex (VERX), where he also served as Executive Vice President. In addition, he launched and led as General Manager their public cloud business as well as their managed services and outsourcing practice. David was a board member at Wheelhouse Analytics from startup through successful strategic acquisition. He served as Chief Operating Officer at Coates Analytics also from startup through successful strategic acquisition. Prior to that David was a Corporate Officer and Principal at Vanguard serving in their institutional and retail businesses, strategy, and technology. David moved to Vanguard from Accenture where he managed large, complex programs in their communications industry group.
Thomas Bertels is the President & Founder of Purpose Works Consulting. Thomas has 25 years of global consulting experience, working across industries on projects ranging from strategy design to operating model transformation. He is a recognized thought leader on operational excellence and process redesign. Prior to founding Purpose Works, Thomas was a founding partner of OXYGY/Valeocon Consulting. He started his career with ABB and AON. Thomas is based in Northern New Jersey and enjoys reading and music.

July 10, 2023 – Digital agency Andrew Schulkind and Disney travel Brooke Hails

Andrew Schulkind – Digital Strategist of Andigo New Media
There seems to be a greater understanding of the need for your content toprovide value. It must provide some information that is going to help yourprospect figure out the problem that they are trying to solve.
Andrew Schulkind is the Digital Strategist of Andigo New Media. Since 1996, Andrew Schulkind has been helping clients dive into one simple question: what does digital marketing success look like, and how can marketing progress be measured? With a passion for collaboration and meaningful consensus, Andrew founded Andigo to assist B2B marketers with finding the most productive mix of digital tools to support their brand and sales goals over time. The company’s website and content work typically encompasses social media, SEO, email marketing, and other components, all with the primary goal of encouraging engagement. Andrew understands that getting the audience emotionally involved in a story requires solid information architecture, a great user experience, and compelling content, with a dash of common sense. Recognizing that he can’t do it all alone, Andrew strategically partners with other professionals such as Sutton Creative and Baseline Group for Financial Services, and Creative 4 Media for healthcare and pharma projects. He also has a special commitment to working with mission-driven businesses, including B Corps and firms dedicated to conscious capitalism. Andrew’s expertise and approach can be further explored through various publications and presentations. He has been a speaker at events such as Social Media Week NY and WordCampNYC, where he focused on content marketing and web development topics. His marketing technology writing can be found on the Andigo blog, in a monthly column on Biznology.com (with a focus on privacy issues), as well as in print and online publications such as The New York Enterprise Report, Social Media Today, and GSG Worldwide’s LinkedIn & Business, Facebook & Business, and Tweeting & Business. With a B.A. in Philosophy from Bucknell University, Andrew also engages in a range of community volunteer work. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, cycling, and collecting meaningless trivia.Brooke Hails – Family and Luxury Travel Expert at Castles and Cruises Travel
I just wanted something to give me something to do while the kidswere at school. It became part of my heart. I love it. I have such apassion for helping others see the world.
Brooke Hails is the Family and Luxury Travel Expert at Castles and Cruises Travel. Brooke Hails has always had a deep love for traveling, evident from her earliest days when she embarked on her first international flight at just 6 weeks old. With her father’s dedicated service of over 38 years at Delta, Brooke, and her family had the incredible opportunity to explore various destinations across the globe, forging cherished memories together. Among the different ways to travel, cruising stands out as Brooke’s favorite. She has experienced the wonders of renowned cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Costa, among others. In fact, it was during a cruise that Brooke met her future husband, and they later got engaged on another memorable cruise adventure. With an enchanting beginning at a young age, Brooke’s fascination with travel sprouted while watching Cinderella, her first-ever movie at the age of three. Mesmerized, she sat in her mother’s lap throughout, captivated by the magic and wonder unfolding on the screen. Since that transformative day, Brooke’s passion for all things Disney has flourished. Living in close proximity to Disney has allowed her family to make frequent visits, granting them cherished opportunities to spend time with their beloved princesses and characters. Brooke’s true passion lies in creating lasting memories and spending quality time with her family on a daily basis. Her innate attention to detail and unwavering dedication to creating family fun experiences translate into valuable assistance for others, saving them time and relieving stress while adding immense value to their vacations. Brooke wholeheartedly desires to help others plan and craft memories that will be treasured happily ever after by them and their families.

JULY 7, 2023 – GREATEST HITS – STEM CELL PIONEER CYNTHIA FISHER AND SHARK TANKER KEVIN HARRINGTON

Cynthia Fisher – Founder of ViaCord and PatientRightsAdvocate.org
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Cynthia A. Fisher is a life sciences entrepreneur, best known for her pioneering work as Founder and CEO of ViaCord, Inc., a leading umbilical cord blood stem cell banking service that she started in 1993. In 2000, she co-founded ViaCell, a cellular medicines company that became the parent of ViaCord and the subject of an HBS case study. She took ViaCell public in 2005 and sold it to PerkinElmer in 2007 for $300 million. In 2011, she founded WaterRev, LLC to invest in novel technologies that enable sustainable practices in water use. She serves on the public company boards of The Boston Beer Company (SAM) and Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA). Apart from that, Cynthia is also the Founder of FitMoney, providing schools and teachers curriculum for K-12 financial literacy, and PatientRightsAdvocate.org, a non-profit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization for the American public seeking to greatly reduce the cost of healthcare and coverage through systemwide price transparency and creation of a functional and competitive marketplace in healthcare. The wry encapsulation Cynthia uses to describe her professional activities is “If I look back at my career, I’ve focused on liquid assets: blood, water, and beer.”Kevin Harrington – Shark on Shark Tank and the Owner of Harrington Enterprises
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Kevin Harrington has launched over 20 businesses that each grew to over $100 million in sales, showcasing his remarkable entrepreneurial prowess. His involvement in more than a dozen public companies has further solidified his reputation as a seasoned business professional. With an impressive track record, Harrington has successfully introduced over 500 products to the market, generating an astounding $5 billion in sales worldwide. His collaborations with renowned brands and celebrities such as Jack Lalanne, Tony Little, George Foreman, and the revolutionary I-Grow hair restoration product on QVC have garnered widespread recognition. Over the course of his four-decade-long career, Harrington has been immersed in various ventures, serving as an Original Shark on the Emmy-winning TV show “Shark Tank.” He has also established himself as the inventor of the infomercial, pioneering the As Seen On TV industry. Additionally, Harrington co-founded both the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA) and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), showcasing his commitment to fostering entrepreneurial communities. Harrington’s business ventures have provided him with extensive global experience across diverse markets, including the establishment of distribution outlets in more than 100 countries. His remarkable achievements led Mark Burnett to personally select him as an Original Shark on Shark Tank, where he has filmed over 175 segments. Currently, Harrington is actively engaged in working with companies to enhance their distribution networks, analyzing electronic retailing opportunities, and effectively marketing products through various channels such as digital, social media, TV, radio, and print. He utilizes his vast network of celebrity relationships and leverages his extensive rolodex to open doors and drive success for his ventures. In fact, Harrington’s involvement has contributed to a tenfold increase in the stock prices of several public companies. Kevin Harrington’s extraordinary entrepreneurial journey and unparalleled expertise have positioned him as a prominent figure in the business world, inspiring countless aspiring entrepreneurs to follow in his footsteps.

JULY 5, 2023 – GREATEST HITS RESTAURANTS! – PF CHANGS FORMER CEO RICK FEDERICO AND BLAZING ONION’S DAVID JONES

Rick Federico – Former CEO of PF Chang’s
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Rick Federico is the former CEO of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. He joined the company in 1996, and is responsible for the strategic growth and development of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and the company’s casual quick dining concept, Pei Wei Asian Diner. Mr. Federico’s demonstrated vision and talent has made him one of the industry’s top leaders. Mr. Federico began his career in the restaurant industry as a manager at Steak & Ale and later Orville Beans and Bennigan’s restaurants. Mr. Federico went on to develop Grady’s Goodtimes and served as co-founder/partner and vice president of operations until Brinker International acquired Grady’s in 1989. Upon joining Brinker International Mr. Federico served as senior vice president and concept head for Macaroni Grill before being promoted to president of the Italian Concept division. As president, he directed operations and development for Macaroni Grill and Spageddies. Mr. Federico is a founding director of Chances for Children and active in the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Mr. Federico, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, makes his home in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife Peggy and their five children.David Jones – CEO/Co-Founder of Blazing Onion Burger Company
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David Jones is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Blazing Onion. He, along with Lorri, opened their first Blazing Onion in March of ’07. The Blazing Onion stands out as a technology-driven fast-casual Restaurant with full-service Sports & Whiskey Lounges, making it a unique hybrid in the evolving fast casual segment. The menu at the Blazing Onion focuses on using all-natural, fresh, local ingredients, and each location creates recipes from scratch. Currently, they operate eight Blazing Onion’s across the region. The hard work and dedication of David and Lorri have not gone unnoticed. The Blazing Onion has been acknowledged by QSR magazine as “Ones to Watch,” and it has achieved a notable ranking of #25 in Fast Casual magazine’s “Top 100, Mover’s and Shakers.” Prior to his involvement with the Blazing Onion, David Jones has been a Subway Franchisee since 1997. Subway has experienced remarkable growth, overcoming various challenges and changes, and is currently on a great rebound. David also holds the position of Board Chair for the North American Association of Subway Franchisees (NAASF). His goal is to improve communications and contribute to the company’s refreshing initiatives. Being a Subway franchisee is a source of pride for him. In 2022, David and Lorri were approached to become franchisees of Shaq’s new brand, Big Chicken. After sampling the food and meeting the executive team, they made the decision to diversify their portfolio by adding this third company. Big Chicken emphasizes freshness, chef-driven quality, and exceptional service. The first Big Chicken location was opened in The Landing in Renton, WA, and they have plans for three more. David Jones actively serves on the Fast Casual Industry Council for the National Restaurant Association. This council consists of dedicated professionals who strive to learn from every new challenge and share their knowledge with other hardworking fast-casual restaurant business owners. On a personal level, David has been happily married to his soul mate and business partner for 38 years. They have three wonderful children and four grandchildren, and their lives have been immensely rewarding. They are excited for the many chapters yet to be written in their book