Rebekah Scott is the Owner and Designer of The Encourager Podcast, Rebekah Scott Designs, and 1948 Leather. With over 15 years of experience, she expertly balances her roles as a Christian wife and mother of four while pursuing her entrepreneurial endeavors.

Through The Encourager Podcast, Rebekah shares insights gained from her journey, offering practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to help listeners harmonize their family and business lives. She explores strategies for success with a focus on authenticity and balance, aiming to empower others to navigate their own unique challenges effectively.

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Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart, a multifamily developer dedicated to addressing housing affordability. As a visionary leader with a focus on accelerated growth, Mike is on a mission to revolutionize the multifamily industry by delivering unmatched construction cost-to-value. Known for his innovative thinking, data analysis, and creative ideas, Mike consistently pushes the boundaries to achieve excellence in his field.

Lindsey Epperly is the CEO of Jetset World Travel, which she has scaled from a one-person operation into a team of over 70 dedicated members, recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest-growing companies. She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 List and was most inspired by navigating her industry’s greatest crisis while expecting her first child, a season she affectionately refers to as the “MBA I never wanted,” Lindsey is dedicated to fighting burnout and teaching others how to turn obstacles into opportunities on her podcast, Who Made You The Boss?

Herb Cogliano leads his own advisory practice leveraging the Scaling Up Performance Platform, described in Verne Harnish's award-winning book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits-Scaling Up.

As a Business Coach, experienced CEO Scaling Up Practitioner, and Professor of the Scaling Up Masters Business Course, he has learned firsthand what it takes to overcome many business challenges. Herb is pursuing his passion of working with leaders of growth companies to achieve more freedom by helping them create industry-leading strategies, a culture of accountability, flawless execution along with a healthy cash flow within their organizations.

Herb was formerly CEO of Sullivan and Cogliano Designers, a 53-year privately held family-owned Technology Staffing and Workforce Solutions firm who joined a select group of companies that have

appeared on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company list multiple times. His firm was a Multiyear recipient of the Boston and South Florida Business Journal Best Places to Work Award. This honor recognizes Sullivan and Cogliano achievements in changing the business landscape, and in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions, and company culture.

As CEO & Founder of Wabbi, she's a leading force in Application Security, recognized as a Top Woman in Cybersecurity by Cyber Defense Magazine and her peers in the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, as well as as a 40 Under 40 by Boston Business Journal. She is the CEO & founder of Wabbi, backed by investors including Cisco and work-bench, has pioneered what is now known as the Application Security Posture Management space with its continuous security platform that bridges the gap between security and development. In recognition of its leadership at the forefront of innovation in cybersecurity, Wabbi has been named an RSA Innovation Sandbox Finalist, Best DevSecOps Solution, and Publisher's Choice in Software Development Lifecycle Security.

Brady is a dedicated dog trainer with a passion for empowering puppies, dogs, and their owners to achieve greater success and harmony at their home and around town! With years of hands-on experience, he's honed his skills in canine behavior, obedience, emotional support, and service dog training. Brady firmly believes that a well-trained dog is a happy and confident dog, and his mission is to empower dog owners with the knowledge and tools to create a peaceful and loving home themselves.

Zorina is a Disabled Army Veteran with a 30-year federal service career serving Veterans. In July 2023, she ventured into entrepreneurship, founding ZoChey, a venture crafting engaging, educational, and quick-play card games for children—a perfect respite from digital distractions for both parents and kids. She has a children's book pending release in 2024 and is currently creating her third card game. Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, she is a motivational speaker, caregiver and helps Veterans with their disability claims,.

Bryan Clayton isn't just another CEO; he's a visionary and a groundbreaker. As the mastermind behind GreenPal, an innovative online marketplace dubbed the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine, he's revolutionizing the way homeowners connect with local lawn care pros. Boasting over 200,000 active users, GreenPal pulses with thousands of transactions daily, a testament to Bryan's knack for understanding market needs.

With over 20 years of experience in professional writing, higher education, sales and marketing, Jeff Glauser knows a little something about rebranding. With a BA in journalism and an MFA in screenwriting, he also knows a little something about storytelling. As the founder of Brandscribed and a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Jeff helps pivoting professionals and brands struggling to gain traction clarify their message and create captivating thought leadership content.

Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who defied odds by achieving WSJ Bestseller status with his book "Blue-Collar Cash," even during the pandemic's challenges. He hosts the podcast "Comfort, Peace & Freedom," where he imparts wisdom on personal and professional fulfillment. Ken's impactful course "The Path to a Successful Life" empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and create their own success stories.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Swire Ho immigrated to Los Angeles in 1996. Swire is a proud Asian American with fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.

As a seasoned professional, Swire possesses exceptional project management skills, a talent for generating creative ideas, and the ability to turn them into reality. Swire excels in business communication and navigating the corporate buying process.

Some of Swire's notable accomplishments include receiving the SCORE Award for Small Business Success in 2009 and becoming the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year in 2018. Additionally, Swire was named #online18 2023 as one of the best promo pros on social media and a subject matter expert on promotional products in over 100+ podcasts.

Sarah founded Webb CFO to provide accounting assistance and long-term financial planning guidance to licensed professionals. Though Sarah and her team are happy to address the fundamental aspects of day-to-day accounting, such as cash flow management and budgeting, they take client financials a step further by adopting a strategic approach: leveraging numerical data for forecasting and planning, and offering a broader management-oriented perspective.

Emma Tessler is the Founder + CEO of Ninety Five Media; a digital marketing agency that builds results-driven marketing strategies for scaling brands. With 8 years of marketing experience under her belt, Emma helps brands connect with ideal clients, build community, and convert audience members into paying customers through social media marketing.

A seasoned entrepreneur deeply rooted in the construction industry, Robert Whittaker is the owner of Magnolia Fence & Patio , a distinguished five-time Best of Fort Worth Fence & Patio company. His most recent venture, the launch of Purple Coaching & Consulting, is focused on providing other entrepreneurs guidance on scaling, sales, and accountability.

Robert is happily married to his best friend Vanessa, and a proud dad to 10-year-old Jaxson and a little one who just arrived! When not soaring through the skies, they dedicate their time to serving at their church and participating in various volunteer groups.

With nearly two decades of experience in branding, marketing, and print and digital direction and design, Jena established Blush Cactus in 2014. Her mission is clear: to assist businesses in constructing powerful brands, breaking free from stagnation, and crafting memorable, effective marketing strategies. Blush Cactus is dedicated to ensuring brands not only feel but are seen, achieved through the creation of a strategic brand foundation and subsequent development of marketing initiatives aligned with that identity.

Brandy Derrick is a Certified Digital Bookkeeper and the owner of Legal Ease Bookkeeping which specializes in helping law practices with their bookkeeping since 2016. She and her team work virtually with attorneys all over the United States to make sure they are staying in line with bar association rules, help reduce the time law firms spend bookkeeping, and make the attorney’s life easier. Brandy is also part of the QuickBooks Trainer Writer Network, where she teaches other bookkeepers how to work with law practices and QuickBooks Online

Jake Brown knows what it takes to survive a bad boss. He spent nearly a decade leading creative teams to do good work and have fun…while dodging the landmines of a really Bad Boss-and wrote the book, Leadersh*t, about it. Now, he helps people turn the prison of work back into a playground. Jake lives in Texas with his wife (the most introverted person you’ll never meet) and their four kiddos.

Nick Hutchison is the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a thriving 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Nick's platform and services have empowered countless authors to reach millions of readers, driving substantial revenue growth. His services encompass video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building. With a mission to inspire readers to take action, Nick authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge to unlock potential.

Aleya Harris, CPCE is the spark for your spark (TM). She is a powerhouse StoryBrand Certified Guide, BioEnergetic Business Consultant, empire-building CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc., host of the Radical Rebirth Retreat, LLC, host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast, and international award-winning speaker. She’s committed to helping entrepreneurs, executives, leadership teams, and thought leaders differentiate themselves through radically authentic strategy, coaching, and training.

Greg Kwedar is a writer, director, and producer. He made his feature directorial debut with TRANSPECOS, which premiered in competition at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival where it won the Audience Award. He co-wrote and produced JOCKEY, which premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Dramatic Competition where it won the Special Jury Award for Best Actor (Clifton Collins Jr.). JOCKEY also won the Audience Award at the AFI Film Festival and was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics for theatrical release. The film was nominated for an Indie Spirit Award for Best Male Lead and the John Cassavetes Award, and was one of the National Board of Review Top 10 Independent Film of 2021. Kwedar also produced RISING FROM ASHES, RUNNING WITH BETO (Winner: SXSW Audience Award 2019), and was co-producer on GHOST FLEET (Telluride & TIFF, 2018). He has spoken to thousands

of students across the country and sat on panels about his work at SXSW, Sundance, UNESCO, the United Nations, and more. His latest film SING SING, over seven years in the making, which he both directed and co-wrote, premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival where it was acquired by A24 Films for theatrical release.