Marketing & Branding
George Daniels
In a century where corporate music giants undercut, betray and scramble for their piece of the pie, music retailer George Daniels quietly observes the bloodbath from the sidelines. As the founder and proprietor of George’s Music Room, arguably the most influential independent music retailer in the country, George has infiltrated the industry using one simple, six letter word: Family.... Continue »
David Kim
David Kim is the former CEO of Baja Fresh, La Salsa, Sweet Factory, and several other companies, as well as the author of Ignite!: The 12 Values that Fuel Billionaire Success. A serial entrepreneur by nature, David’s equity market investment group specializes in acquiring distressed companies and turning them into high-powered profit centers in record time. Kim’s love of... Continue »
Dr. Dave Logan
Author of New York Times #1 Bestseller Tribal Leadership (also hit #1 on Amazon and #2 on USA TODAY Bestselling lists), Author of the Bestseller The Three Laws of Performance, TED Speaker Expert on Leadership, Professor of Organizational Communication, Expert in cultural transformation in the workplace David Logan studies how people communicate within a company — and how to... Continue »
Daymond John
A young entrepreneur, industry pioneer, highly regarded marketing expert and a man who has surpassed new heights of commercial and financial success are just a few ways people have described Daymond John. Over the last 20 years, Daymond John (The Shark) has evolved from one of the most successful fashion icons of his generation to a highly sought after... Continue »
Phyllis George
Her endless list of accomplishments and generous contributions make Phyllis George an extraordinary woman. Just a few of her honors include Miss America, the First Lady of Kentucky, America’s pioneer female sportscaster, an entrepreneur who started her own company of healthy poultry products, Chicken by George, and host of Spotlight with Phyllis George. She has received the Distinguished Service... Continue »
Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden is one of America’s most recognized and trusted television personalities. As host of ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America” for almost two decades (1980-1997), the the longest-running host on early morning television, Lunden helped millions of viewers greet each new day. During her tenure she reported from 26 countries, covered four presidents, five Olympics, and two Royal weddings, and... Continue »
Nia Long
A charismatic actress who possesses equal parts beauty and talent, Nia Long became a fixture of many African-American ensemble films of the late 1990s. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 30, 1970, Long developed an interest in acting at an early age. She received training from Betty Bridges, mother of former child star Todd Bridges (best known for... Continue »
Pat Riley
President and former head coach of The Miami Heat, Pat Riley posted 50-plus win seasons in 14 seasons, which is unprecedented in the NBA. Pat concluded his 15th season with a 859-360 career record, a sizzling .705 mark. Having addressed over 500 corporations, associations, and colleges, Pat Riley has gained the respect and admiration of meeting planners nationwide. Pat’s... Continue »
