Ricky Kalmon

David Schwartz – 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee of the Chicago Association of REALTORS David Schwartz is the CEO, Chairman & Co-Founder Waterton Associates with Peter Vilim. Waterton is a real estate investor and property management company with a focus on US Multifamily, senior living and hospitality properties. Waterton’s portfolio includes approximately $4.8 billion in real estate assets. David is

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Dan Thurmon is the author of two books, a Hall of Fame speaker, and a recognized expert in delivering peak performances, on stage and in the workplace. He has delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for business leaders, TEDx Talks, troops on the front lines, and he’s even performed for royalty. Dan’s philosophy can be summarized by the title

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Special guest Retired Major General Stephen Clark. His last posting, was as the Director of Programs in Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements in the Pentagon. He led a staff of military and civilians in the development, integration, evaluation, and analysis of the Air Force’s $800 billion portion of the Department of Defense’s Future

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Special Guest Emmy award-winning television journalist Mark Steines. Mark, along with Leeza Gibbons are the annual hosts of KTLA’s Rose Parade broadcast. He helped set the gold standard in entertainment news while working at “Entertainment Tonight” for more than 17 years. He began his tenure as the shows leading entertainment reporter and weekend anchor. He then was elevated to cohost

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Jen Shirkani – Author and Expert on Emotional Intelligence Jen Shirkani is a nationally recognized expert on emotional intelligence and a featured speaker at national and state conferences, universities, government agencies, and at business organizations around the world. She is the author of Ego vs EQ and Choose Resilience. She has spent over 25-years working with organizations from the Fortune 500 to family-owned entities as a business consultant

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Special guest Maryellen Hooper is a veteran in the world of stand-up, Maryellen Hooper’s comedy has taken her from clubs and colleges to theaters and television. She’s appeared on many late-night talk shows including several appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Her 1⁄2 hour special on Comedy Central called “Lounge Lizards” received rave reviews and was played on heavy

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Joe Koenig – President of World Wide Technology – The Power of Mental Fortitude! Joe started at World Wide Technology in 1993 with roughly 15 employees and $8M in. In 2018 they did $11.3B in sales and have roughly 6,000 employees. As President, he directs and manages all sales, marketing, business operations and professional services. He is responsible for managing

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David Sturt is an Executive Vice President of O.C. Tanner, a $500 million dollar global recognition and culture company. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of Great Work: How to Make a Difference People Love and the newly released companion book, Appreciate. His work and interviews have been published in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and

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Billy Harris is a highly sought after auctioneer who lends his comedic style to the auction block. His contagious energy, explosive style and ability to work the crowd, will create an atmosphere that will have the audience laughing while opening their wallets! Billy has raised millions of dollars for Share Our Strength, The New York Food Bank, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation,

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Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert and the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in the speaking profession. Shep works with companies and organizations who want to build loyal relationships

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