LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR

Nancy Kay Coy is the author of Stop Selling Dammit and a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs replace pressure-based selling with trust, alignment, and better conversations. With over 25 years in financing, sales, and business building, Nancy teaches solo founders how to stop chasing the yes and start solving the real problem.

Elevation on Tour is led by co-owners Kristina Cross and Brie Peña, two visionary entrepreneurs and leaders dedicated to creating a positive, inspiring and elevated experience within the competitive dance industry. Together, they have helped grow Elevation on Tour into a nationally recognized dance competition and convention brand known for its strong community culture, high-energy events and comm...

Melissa Broughton is an Accountant, Author, Podcast host and ridiculously passionate about bookkeeping. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management. As the founder and co-owner of Busy Bee Advisors she and her team help small business owners gain financial clarity through bookkeeping. In 2024 Melissa creator the 1-Hour Bookkeeper training system teaching...

With nearly 40 years in tax and wealth management, Mark Miller helps business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals build, protect, and sustain their wealth. As a best-selling author, his book Hilton Wealth: How to Invest Like an American Dynasty reveals the investment and tax strategies used by Fortune 500 firms and the Hilton family. Featured in over 200 major publications, includin...

Wesley Rowlands helps business owners build long-term net worth through strategic investing and disciplined financial planning. With nearly 20 years of experience across Wall Street, consulting, and private wealth management, Wesley specializes in translating complex financial strategies into clear, actionable guidance that supports sustainable wealth growth.

Robert Howell is a South Carolina real estate investor and founder of Howell & Sons, a family-driven company focused on honest, values-based investing. He specializes in land, mobile home parks, and affordable housing, creating win-win opportunities for investors and communities. Rooted in faith, family, and long-term impact, Robert is also a husband and father of two, building both businesses and...

Mark Hansen is the founder of Second Comma, a financial planning firm that takes overwhelmed business owners through his CLARITY Financial Planning process to create structure, sequence, and stability; all while taking his kids to school, never missing a family dinner, and fitting in the spontaneous 1 pm fishing trip on a Wednesday.

"Be One of a Kind." That's the mission driving Mike Milligan, Founder of 1.oak Financial, a dynamic virtual financial planning firm. Mike believes most people are unprepared to navigate Wall Street, insurance companies, and financial markets. As a result, they fall into one-size-fits-all solutions that lead to missed opportunities and lost wealth, a pattern he calls the Paralysis Penalty. While co...

Sausha Davis is the founder of Sales Mama™ and a powerhouse sales mentor for ambitious women who want to grow multi–six-figure businesses without sacrificing their sanity or family. A mom, entrepreneur, and unapologetic closer, Sausha teaches women how to lead with conviction, close with confidence, and scale with strategy. Her signature approach blends proven sales psychology with emotional intel...

Elina Panteleyeva is the founder of Dood Woof, a 7-figure brand built specifically for the Doodle dog breed. After getting laid off from her 9-to-5 , she bootstrapped her business from $0 to 7 figures in 15 months with no prior Ecommerce experience, no team and no outside investors. Elina scaled fast by focusing on niche product-market fit, building a raving fan base, and using organic marketing t...

Today's guest is an expert real estate investor who quit his job at 37 years old with financial freedom and passive income from his real estate investing. With his coaching, podcast, and YouTube channel Master Passive Income, he has helped thousands of people to invest in real estate as well. He is also the founder of the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference, where he brings thousands of real es...

Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases ( http://www.ereleases.com ) 27 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through press release distribution. He lives in the Baltimore area.

Alex is the Cofounder & CEO of Franzy, a platform transforming franchise discovery by connecting entrepreneurs with thousands of opportunities. He previously cofounded 2ULaundry and LaundroLab, scaling both into nationally recognized brands. He is the host of the "How I Franchised This" Podcast.

Misty Lynch, CFP® is a personal finance expert and the Owner and CEO of Sound View Financial Advisors, LLC. Misty hosts the unscripted reality show HEARTBROKE and the Demystifying Money podcast. She is also the author of the DEMYSTIFYING MONEY book and a personal finance expert.

Jeffrey Panik is the Founder of Balance Wealth Partners and a financial advisor with over 25 years of experience. A U.S. Army veteran and first generation college graduate, Jeff combines disciplined insight with deep empathy to help pre-retirees navigate the complex landscape of Social Security, Medicare, income planning, and succession strategy. His firm was founded on a simple mission: to help p...

Tim Packer is a celebrated Canadian artist and former police detective who walked away from a stable career to chase a lifelong dream. He's since built a thriving, multi-million dollar art business—selling originals, self publishing prints, and running a top-tier online art academy that's helped thousands of artists grow. Through the Tim Packer Art Academy and his upcoming book You Can Sell Your A...

Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to tur...

Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. As Managing Director of Eagle Capital, Tom helps investors grow wealth through operator-backed deals—but business building is still his core. From assembling top-tier teams to tur...

Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, 'Non-Food Franchising'. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for...

Alan is an author, speaker, and a fee-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who provides holistic financial planning services nationwide. Unlike many financial advisors who prioritize selling products, Alan takes a client-centered approach, helping individuals and families define their lifestyle goals and then reverse-engineering a tailored financial plan to achieve them. His focus on cost-effective,...

Ricardo Johnson is the founder of Oases, a groundbreaking platform transforming real estate investment through blockchain technology. With over a decade of experience in real estate and finance, Ricardo has successfully built and exited companies, leveraging technology to break down traditional investment barriers.

Christopher Long's journey is one of grit and vision. Starting as a contractor in need of storage for "the big stuff," he founded Longyards Storage, transforming a personal challenge into an international powerhouse for secure, large-scale storage solutions. Alongside his success in industrial storage, Christopher built a strong foundation in real estate, starting with multifamily investments and...

Natalie Wynn is a lifestyle solopreneur who went from burnout and doing all the things to building a purpose-driven business that earns her a full-time income on part-time hours. Now she helps high-achieving women shift their mindset, simplify their strategy, and create success that actually feels good.

Kathleen Kobel, known as the Queen of Amazon, has launched and grown over 1,000 brands on Amazon for multimillion-dollar companies. As an expert in the Amazon Influencer Program, she helps creators maximize their earnings through shoppable videos, content strategy, and offsite opportunities. Kathleen is also the author of The Unconventional Business Model and founder of Smart Business Mom, empower...

Glenn Poulos was the EVP and GM of NWS and the co-founder of Gap Wireless Inc., where he has spent his career at the intersection of sales, marketing, and leadership. With a proven track record in driving growth in the telecom and tech distribution industries, Glenn is also the author of Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow a Business and Build a Career. As a LinkedIn Top Voice...