Michael Houlihan is a leading business strategist, keynote speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer. He was the founder, president, and CEO of Barefoot Wines and is co-founder of Business Audio Theatre. Houlihan is also a C-Suite Network member and trusted advisor and the author of the bestselling business book The Barefoot Spirit.

Mike Figliuolo is an executive coach, consultant, author, and former U.S. Army officer. He is currently the Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC, a professional services firm that offers instruction, coaching, and consulting on the subjects of leadership, communications, strategy, and operations. Figliuolo is the author of three books – One Piece of Paper, Lead Inside the Box, and The Elegant Pitch. He’s also one of the most-viewed authors on LinkedIn Learning where he has 30 courses on a variety of leadership and management topics.

Joe Pardo is a profit growth strategist, inventory optimization strategist, business coach, and consultant. He delivers customized business solutions and strategies, renowned in-person and virtual events, and emboldened solutions to optimize work in non-standard situations. Pardo is the host of the podcast The Super Joe Pardo Show.

Laura Bull is currently the president of Laura Bull Branding LLC. A consultant and speaker, Bull has been an adjunct professor for six years teaching disciplines in marketing and music business at multiple colleges and universities including SMU’s Temerlin Advertising Institute. Bull is the author of the book From Individual to Empire: A Guide to Building an Authentic and Powerful Brand.

Amy Braswell is a business consultant, copywriter, business owner, and speaker. She is the owner of PaperFinch Design, a company the creates inspirational and geographic art and gift products. Braswell is skilled in copywriting, customer service, advertising, sales, and strategic planning.

Paul Sloane is an innovation consultant, author, and speaker. He helps busy executives facing impossible challenges to innovate radical solutions using his six-step lateral method. Sloane is the author of the books The Leader’s Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills and Think Like An Innovator.

Chris Dyer is a keynote speaker, consultant, bestselling author, and remote work leader and advocate. He is the CEO of PeopleG2, a human capital risk management firm that offers background checks, drug testing, employment screening, client screening, and other similar services to clients for better hires. Dyer is the host of the podcast Talent Talk and the author of the bestselling book The Power of Company Culture.

Derek Doepker went from broke valet parker to 7 bestselling author on topics like fitness, personal development, business, and authorship. He’s been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Success.com. Doepker award-winning book The Healthy Habit Revolution reveals how to create habits that stick for good in just 5 minutes a day.

Mark Villareal is a speaker, business coach, consultant and trainer, and international bestselling author. He helps businesses develop their employees, create strong leadership teams, and build a positive culture. Villareal is the author of the popular books Leadership Lessons From Mom and The Millennial Factor.