Ricky Kalmon

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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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Jeb Blount – Founder and CEO of SALES GRAVY, Author, and Keynote Speaker Jeb Blount is the author of thirteen books including Fanatical Prospecting, Sales EQ, People Follow You, Virtual Selling, and his latest book, Virtual Training. Jeb advises a who’s who of the world’s leading organizations and their executives on the impact of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills on

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Justin Batt – Founder of Daddy Saturday Justin Batt is passionate about disrupting fatherhood by encouraging and equipping fathers to be intentional parents who raise good kids that become great adults. Batt is a healthcare innovator and works in the B2B sector with the largest biopharmaceutical and life science companies in the world. He is a prolific entrepreneur with several

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Mark Hunter, “The Sales Hunter” Mark Hunter, CSP, “The Sales Hunter,” is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. He is author of three books, “High-Profit Prospecting” and “High-Profit Selling” and his newest “A Mind for Sales.” His integrity centered sales strategies are used each day by thousands of salespeople from

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