Top Business Leaders Show

Tomas Milar is the Founder and CEO of Eqvista, an equity management and valuation platform for private companies. He heads the leadership team in steering the company as it provides services for cap table management, digital share issuance, transaction tracking, fundraising modeling, and real-time 409A valuations. Founded in 2018, Eqvista has served over 25,000 companies, covering approximately $4...

Jim Dunlop is the Founder and Managing Partner at Advent Partners, a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania-based wealth management and financial planning firm. A Certified Financial Partner with over two decades in the financial services industry, Jim has developed a niche focus on helping faith-based clients align their wealth with their values. He is also the host of the podcast You Can't Take It With You ,...

Rick Rappe is President and Owner of RPM Direct Marketing, a firm focused on direct mail strategy, testing, and optimization. With over 30 years of experience in direct marketing, he previously held senior management roles at Hackeragency including Vice President of Account Services. Earlier in his career, Rick also led agency work on AT&T direct mail programs for more than 10 years, overseeing hu...

Paul Feith is the President and Founder of Paul Gregory Media, a digital marketing agency specializing in serving nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Under Paul's leadership, Paul Gregory Media has become a Certified B Corp and has helped hundreds of nonprofits increase their visibility and impact, leveraging innovative strategies and technology-driven solutions. Paul is deeply involved i...

David Deane-Spread is Founder of Metattude, a leadership and business turnaround consultancy focused on behavioral transformation. With more than 25 years of experience coaching CEOs and executives, he has worked across Australia and Europe in both public and private companies. Trained in leadership within the Australian Defence Force and law enforcement agencies, David brings a disciplined, syste...

Sean Patton is the President of No Limit Leaders, a leadership development and executive coaching organization. A former US Army Special Forces Green Beret commander and airborne ranger, Sean translates elite military experience into practical business leadership. Through coaching, speaking, and his podcast, No Limit Leadership , he helps executives lead themselves first and lead others with clari...

Gregg Horan is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Greggory, an upscale American restaurant in South Barrington, Illinois. Before launching The Greggory, he spent nearly 30 years with Gibsons Restaurant Group, where he helped open and operate several high-profile establishments, including Gibsons Steakhouse and the Polo Bar in New York. Gregg partnered with longtime colleagues Bill Veremis and...

John Grace is the Founder and President of Investors Advantage Corp., a Westlake Village, California-based financial advisory firm. With over four decades of experience, John is known for his client-first approach, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and loss mitigation. Under his leadership, Investor's Advantage has established a regional stronghold managing over $1 trillion in assets through...

Odette D'Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. With experience in the food industry, business strategy sales, and marketing, Odette has obtained additional skills in product design and brand development, event management, and tea...

Mark Hiddleson is the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions, Inc., a nationwide logistics company with industry-leading warehouse storage solutions. It provides clients with innovative products, facility layouts, and designs to optimize their logistics operations. With several decades of service experience in the warehousing and logistics industry, Mark has held leadership roles in several profes...

Carl Comeaux is the CEO of Crust Pizza Co., a rapidly expanding pizza brand recognized for its nostalgic dining experience and dedication to quality. Under Carl's leadership, Crust Pizza Co. has grown to 30 locations across Texas and Louisiana, with plans to expand further into the southeast US. His innovative strategies and passion for creating memorable dining experiences have been pivotal in th...

Beau Maxon is the Founder and Owner of Park City Company and multiple Mid City Vapor Lounge locations. He is an experienced entrepreneur who recently opened a Beans & Brews location in Santa Clara, Utah. Known for his diverse business ventures, Beau has successfully founded a cannabis processing facility and serves as a commercial real estate landlord. He is passionate about advocating for innovat...

Jorge Llapur is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Cuban Guys Restaurants, a vibrant eatery known for serving delicious Cuban fritas and authentic Cuban cuisine. With over 25 years of experience in multi-unit leadership within the restaurant industry, Jorge has successfully expanded Cuban Guys to five locations and a food truck, showcasing his commitment to culinary excellence and community engage...

Randy Cohen is the Chief Energizing Officer at Z'Tejas, a Tex-Mex restaurant chain with locations in and around Austin, TX and Phoenix, AZ. He's also the Chief Energizing Officer and Founder of TicketCity, a leading ticket brokerage company providing access to major sporting events worldwide. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to both industries, notably maintaining Ticke...

Ken Rice is the Chief Operating Officer at Pickleman's Franchising, a company specializing in upscale, fast-casual sandwich shops known for their fresh, high-quality food. Under his leadership, Pickleman's has achieved 14.57% same-store year-over-year growth and expanded to 28 locations, with plans to add 20 to 25 additional units in the coming years. Ken is a US Army veteran honored with two Army...

Britni DeLeon and Kasia Bednarz are the Co-founders of FARE, a healthy fast-casual restaurant chain local to Chicago specializing in nutritious, seasonal, and locally sourced meals. Under their leadership, FARE has expanded to multiple locations in Chicago, garnering significant media attention and a loyal customer base for their innovative approach to healthy eating. Britni and Kasia's journey be...

Florian Pfahler is the Founder of Hannah's Bretzel, an innovative sandwich chain in Chicago known for its organic pretzel bread and commitment to sustainable practices. Originally from Stuttgart, Germany, Florian moved to the US in 1992 with a background in marketing and advertising. His passion for healthful, flavorful food and the absence of traditional German pretzels in Chicago led him to star...

Eric Slaymaker is the Founder and CEO of Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse, a family-friendly sports alehouse known for its robust craft beer selection and tasty wings. He has a rich history in the restaurant industry, following in the entrepreneurial footsteps of his father, who was a franchisee of several nationally recognized brands. Eric, along with his brother Scott, has also been a franchise own...

David Steele is the Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Flour + Water Hospitality Group, the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Great Gold Hospitality Group, and the Founder and CEO of One Wealth Advisors. The Four + Water Hospitality Group's restaurants have become a cornerstone of San Francisco's culinary scene. FWHG brings a range of resources to its clients, from consulting to providing exper...

Austin Holmes is the CEO of Signal Raptor and President of Publicity for Good. A serial entrepreneur, he played a key role in scaling his wife Heather Holmes' PR firm, growing their monthly revenue from $12,000 to $163,000. Previously serving as a Naval Special Operations EOD tech, he brings a disciplined, systems-focused approach to his current roles. Austin engages in various ventures, including...

Michael Karsch, CEO and Chairman of Juice Press, is an accomplished entrepreneur with 25 years of diverse business experience. He began his career by establishing a successful hedge fund, growing it from $150 million to $3 billion. Michael then transitioned to the food and beverage industry, acquiring Juice Press, which he expanded from four to 80 stores. His strategies involved scaling businesses...

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25, a company whose mission is to help businesses connect to their ideal prospects, referral partners and strategic partners using a podcast. With over 15 years of experience in podcasting, he has been featuring top entrepreneurs with video interviews since 2010 and was a senior producer at one of the early top business podcasts, helping to put systems in...

Heather Holmes is the Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good, a millennial-run communications firm that provides high-level disruptive publicity and social media services across industries. A seasoned professional in communication and marketing, Heather is dedicated to fostering community growth and brand development. With an inspiring journey guiding aspiring PR professionals and entrepreneurs, sh...

Andrew Dana is the Founder and Co-owner of Timber Pizza Company and Call Your Mother Deli. He started both successful restaurant concepts in Washington, D.C., establishing them as local favorites known for their high-quality and creative food offerings. Prior to launching his two restaurant brands, Andrew served as the Director of Business Development at Everfi, a company that powers social impact...

Sharon Seivert is the CEO of CORE Coaching & Consulting, LLC, a global professional services organization that provides customized one-on-one coaching for business leaders and owners. With a distinguished background as CEO of a Group Health Plan, Sharon's expertise lies in guiding leaders and businesses to sustainable growth strategies. Her acclaimed book The Balancing Act serves as the cornerston...