Ricky Kalmon

Ken Levitan – Founder & Co-President of Vector Management As the founder and co-president of Vector Management, Ken Levitan leads one of the most formidable artist, lifestyle and brand management companies in the entertainment business today. Levitan has an active role in the successful careers of the company’s diverse list of artists such as Kid Rock, The Struts, Peter Frampton,

Read more

Kay Miller – Author of Uncopyable Sales Secrets Kay Miller is an expert on Uncopyable Sales. As the first woman ever hired for outside sales by Amerock, a division of Anchor Hocking, she built her formidable sales career by emphasizing long-term relationships over one-time deals. Kay was later hired by Walker Exhaust, a division of Tenneco, and the largest automotive muffler

Read more

Richard Dobson – Communication Hacks Every Financial Advisor Should Know! Richard Dobson started in Financial Services Industry in June of 1980, and attended the University of Northern Iowa where he earned a BA Business- Marketing ’81. His is a life member the Million Dollar Round Table.  Richard has given hundreds of continuing education classes, workshops, and keynotes and has helped

Read more

Ron Shurts – Co-Founder of Annexus, Entrepreneur and Visionary Leader Ron Shurts is the Co-Founder of Annexus. Annexus is the leading independent retirement planning product design and distribution company in America. They are dedicated to designing and marketing innovative products that help people grow and protect their retirement savings. Ron has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry,

Read more

Connor McKemey – A Life Ignited A fire dramatically changed the trajectory of Connor McKemey’s life, but would not define it. At just 13-years-old, Connor was burned over 90% of his body with third degree burns and given less than a 1% chance of survival after a backyard explosion. After three months in a medically-induced coma, nearly two years of painful

Read more

Steve Schankman – Concert and Entertainment Producer Steve Schankman co-founded Contemporary Productions in 1968 as a local and regional booking agency for bands.  Contemporary evolved into one of the largest entertainment producers in the United States.  Through the leadership of his leadership Contemporary emerged as one of the nation’s top producers of entertainment, corporate marketing programs, special events, venue ownership

Read more

Erika Solano – Luxury Hospitality Expert Erika has over 18 years of hospitality experience with high-profile brands including The Walt Disney Company, Marriott International, and Forbes Travel Guide, the global rating star system for luxury hotels, restaurants & spas. Her expertise is in luxury standards training and leadership development, operations management, quality assurance, and guest experience. Some of the luxury properties

Read more

Billy Harris – Culinary MC, Fundraiser, and Event Producer 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 hundreds of Millions of Dollars for No Kid

Read more

Don Costante – President of Costante Group Sports & Event Management   Don spent 14 seasons with the Kansas City Royals and was responsible for developing a premier sports entertainment experience by utilizing new technology, creativity, and advance vision to touch all areas of fan involvement.  He oversaw all aspects of the Royals event presentation, production, and team special events,

Read more

Troy Nix – President of First Resource, Inc. and author of Eternal Impact Troy Nix is a military veteran, entrepreneur, business leader, motivational speaker, and an American author. A 30-year veteran of the manufacturing sector, Nix is the founder, president, and CEO of an association management company First Resource, Inc. First Resource, Inc. is focused exclusively on providing value to manufacturing

Read more