LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR

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 others to do the same. Known for her practical teaching style and passion for financial education, she is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve greater profitability, confidence, and freedom. Based in Northern California, Melissa continues to support business owners and future bookkeepers through coaching, education, and advisory services.

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, including Kiplinger's, The New York Times, and Money Magazine, Mark has also appeared as a financial expert on Fox News and national media. Recognized as a Presidential Businessman of the Year, he received a personal commendation from President George W. Bush. Miller is the Managing Director of the Hilton Family office and CEO of Hilton Tax and Wealth Advisors, partnered with J. Bradley Hilton, the grandson of the legendary Hotelier Conrad Hilton. Via their Hilton TruWealth Portfolios™, Mark empowers clients with Smart Money level wealth-building strategies, ensuring financial security and lasting legacies. Hilton's mission is to help clients invest and grow wealth like an American Dynasty.

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 a legacy across the Southeast.

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 corporations profit, individuals are left with less wealth and more confusion. In response, Mike built 1.oak Financial— short for One of a Kind, to prioritize each client's individuality. His truly unique approach has earned national attention (featured on CNBC, Fox, ABC, NBC), and it started with a deeply memorable story involving his Granny selling collard sandwiches in small- town America. He later honed his method through a specialized degree (unique in the industry) and sharpened it further during his time inside big banks and insurance firms, where he witnessed firsthand how rigid systems failed real people. Mike has over 30 years of academic and professional experience; he is a Certified Financial Planner, current adjunct professor at Old Dominion University, host of the Ideas by Mike podcast and The One of a Kind Financial Show, and author of two books: The One of a Kind Financial Plan and Retirement Déjà Vu. An award-winning coach in both finance and sports, Mike has been recognized by the Million Dollar Roundtable, received multiple Impact Awards, and is working toward making 1.oak Financial a certified B Corp. The firm is on track to be recognized by the Inc. 5000 in 2026. Today, Mike lives in San Juan, Puerto Rico, leveraging ACT 60 to grow a widely respected business while paying no federal income tax. Outside the office, he's a father to three thriving adult children, husband to a top realtor, and dog dad to three pampered dachshunds.

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 intelligence—helping women sell like leaders, not hustlers.

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 to drive Amazon and TikTok Shop growth. Now, she helps founders grow profitably by building brands people obsess over.

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 estate investors together to help them connect with each other and grow their investing businesses together. Welcome the founder of Master Passive Income and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference, Dustin Heiner!

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 people live well today while preparing wisely for tomorrow. He is the author of Your Future Is Now, a personal finance guide for young adults, and is set to release his upcoming book for pre-retirees.

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 Art, Tim teaches artists how to master both the creative and business sides of their craft. He's passionate about demystifying success in the art world—breaking down what actually works, what doesn't, and how to stop believing the myth that "you either have talent or you don't." From mindset to marketing, from composition to pricing, Tim is on a mission to help artists finally make a living doing what they love.

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 turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He's been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who's Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he's an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans

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 turning chaos into clarity, he brings hard-won strategy to every venture. He's been featured on 90+ podcasts, recognized in Marquis Who's Who, and mentors entrepreneurs chasing their next big win. Off the clock, he's an 8-handicap golfer, rock band frontman, and active supporter of causes from scholarships to veterans

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 publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg.

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, tax-advantaged strategies empowers clients to realize their dreams as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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 now focusing on heavy industrial acquisitions.

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, empowering entrepreneurs to create income on their own terms.

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, podcast host, and sought-after speaker, Glenn is passionate about sharing actionable insights that empower business professionals, sales teams, and entrepreneurs to succeed. His expertise spans sales strategies, customer relationships, and building a thriving company culture. When he's not shaping the future of telecom or coaching sales leaders, Glenn enjoys life as a proud Canadian, a dynamic DJ under the alias Phossl, and a devoted dog dad to two French bulldogs, Pierre and Jean-Jacques.

At just 25 years old, Jennifer Q. Williams took a leap of faith, leaving graduate school and financing her dream with personal credit cards and an SBA loan to open Saint Louis Closet Co. in 1991—the first locally owned, woman-owned, floor-based closet company in her community. A proud St. Louis native, entrepreneur, and mom, she turned her passion for organization into a thriving company. She is also the wife of a fellow entrepreneur and mother of 2.

Adiel Gorel is one of the leading experts on Real Estate and Real Estate Investment in the United States, and around the world. He is the author of 5 books, including his Amazon Bestseller, "Remote Control Retirement Riches". Adiel has lectured or conducted seminars all over the world, including at Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley, Amazon, and many others. He has also been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, Entrepreneur Magazine, and is regularly featured in local San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area media. Adiel even has his own Public Television real estate show (Remote Control Retirement Riches), which is still airing in its 6th year. His dynamic and entertaining on-stage presence led him to be featured on TedX in 2023 and has been viewed more than 1 Million times.

Mr. Morris is the CEO of Sunset Capital. He has over twenty years of experience in various aspects of real estate and has led acquisition and disposition teams on over $550MM in multifamily transactions. Having asset managed for over $650MM in real estate assets he has experience in all aspects of the life cycle of a property. As a former corporate banker for 18 years, he was involved in over $1B of financing in real estate transactions.

Karen King is the founder of Gold Star Pro, an all-in-one automation platform designed to empower coaches and solopreneurs by streamlining their business operations. With over a decade of experience in technology coaching and marketing, Karen specializes in helping small business owners overcome the challenges of integrating tech solutions to simplify and scale their operations. She has built a thriving community of users who benefit from Gold Star Pro's comprehensive features, including email and SMS marketing, CRM, calendar management, and course hosting. She's also the creator of The Escapepreneur, a project designed to help people who want more out of life escape the 9-5 and create the life of their dreams!

Drew Boyer is an experienced financial expert and a Certified Financial Planner® with over two decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. Raised in Ohio, Drew's upbringing shaped his values of hard work, financial responsibility, and entrepreneurship, lessons that he now imparts to his clients and readers alike. A passionate advocate for financial literacy, Drew blends his expertise in personal finance with his deep love for hip-hop culture, using the lessons learned from both to educate and inspire. From witnessing the rise of hip-hop in the golden age to overcoming his own financial struggles, Drew's life story mirrors many of the triumphs and pitfalls found in both the financial world and the music industry. He is the author of Hip Hop X Finance.

David J. Greer is an entrepreneurial coach, author, and facilitator. He is the catalyst who gets you to fully live your dreams now. Spend one hour reading his book Wind In Your Sails, attend a one hour talk with him, or get one hour of 1-to-1 coaching and you will have 3 concrete action items that will shift and accelerate your business within 90 days. David specializes in working with entrepreneurs challenged with alcoholism or addiction. He and his wife Karalee are committed to each other and their three children, spending time supporting them in the many and varied activities they are involved with. They live in Vancouver, Canada.

Cathy Fyock is The Business Book Strategist, and works with professionals who want to write a book as a business/career growth strategy. She's also the host of the Create Content with Cathy podcast.

T.J. is a financial planner, the founder of Modern Wealth Builders, and the host of the podcast, Do More With Your Money. After graduating from Virginia Tech, where he studied economics and actuarial science, T.J. has spent his entire career in the financial services industry as a financial planner. T.J. is passionate about helping millennials use money intentionally as a tool to build toward financial flexibility and independence. Outside of helping clients with their financial plans, T.J. enjoys practicing Muay Thai, listening to audiobooks, going to Martha's Vineyard, and hanging with his friends and family.

Bob Lachance is the founder and CEO of REVA Global, the leading virtual assistant staffing company for real estate professionals. A former professional hockey player, Bob spent eight years on the ice, dividing his time between teams in the United States and Europe. After retiring from hockey, he transitioned to real estate and acquired his first flip in 2004. Over the course of his career, Bob has successfully closed over 2,000 transactions including over 240 deals in 2022 and over 180 in 2023. He is also the co-founder of PurchRock, a real estate investment firm in Connecticut.

Tiffany Rosik, CEO of TGR Management Consulting and trusted advisor to Fortune 1000 companies, tackles complex projects by fostering high-performing teams that deliver results. Tiffany is passionate about helping women achieve their full workplace potential by serving as a Mentor, Coach, and Leader. Her book, titled That's Not The Help I Need, bridges the theory-practice gap, empowering women to thrive in the real world.

Brent Kesler was a Chiropractor and Chiropractic coach for over 14 years. After implementing The Money Multiplier (TMM) Method, Brent paid off $984,711 in 3rd party debt in 39 months. In fact, Brent became so passionate about how powerful this concept was, he began sharing it with others. It was when his previous mentor told him that he had successfully referred over forty-one new clients into the system, that Brent took his advice and started the journey to becoming a teacher of the TMM Method. Brent's main goal in making this move was simply to help more people understand how to manage and grow their wealth.

Jay Conner has been buying and selling houses since 2003 in a population of only 40,000 people with profits now averaging $82,000 per deal. He has rehabbed over 500 houses and been involved in over $118 million dollars in transactions. Jay has completely automated his annual 7-figure income business to where he works less than 10 hours per week in his buying and selling houses business. His passion is motivating and teaching other Real Estate Investors how they, too, can raise Private Money without ever asking for money. As a result, Jay has consulted one-on-one with over 2,000 Real Estate Investors. When he lost his lines of credit at the bank in 2009, Jay raised $2,150,000 in Private Money in less than 90 days when cut off from the banks. He is a 2-time National Best-Selling Author, and a national speaker on the topics of Private Money, Foreclosures on This Side of COVID, Business Automation, and Personal Development. He also hosts the Raising Private Money podcast.

Perry Marshall is one of the most expensive business strategists in the world. He is endorsed in FORBES and INC Magazine and has authored ten books. At London's Royal Society he announced the world's largest science research challenge, the $10 million Evolution 2.0 Prize. His reinvention of the Pareto Principle is published in Harvard Business Review, and his Google book laid the foundations for the $400B digital advertising industry. He has a degree in Engineering and lives with his family in Chicago.

Neil Twa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, an expert in Amazon FBA and e-commerce brand-building, with over 17 years of experience generating millions in revenue. After leaving a senior role at IBM, he launched multiple successful brands and now mentors entrepreneurs, helping them build profitable businesses through strategic consulting. His book and podcast, "Almost-Automated Income with FBA," share insights on scaling e-commerce ventures and achieving lifestyle-driven success

Will Christensen is the Founder and CEO of Entrepreneurs Apprentice, specializing in helping entrepreneurs and solopreneurs scale through automation, delegation, and elimination of inefficiencies. With over 15 years of experience, he is a trusted authority in workflow optimization and a Zapier Certified Expert.

Liz isn't small, green, or hundreds of years old - but she has been a wise mentor to thousands of self-employed professionals, helping them realize their dreams of becoming solo entrepreneurs. With decades of experience building her own solopreneur career, including founding a national talent agency that made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. twice, Liz has distilled the formula for solopreneur success down to six essential keys. As the bestselling author of Succeeding as a Solopreneur, published in partnership with Inc. Magazine in March, Liz explains how these keys are crucial for overcoming FUD—fear, uncertainty, and doubt—and paving the way for long-term success.

Marc is the founder of two successful ecommerce brands. Going from the corporate world to transitioning from a solopreneur life, Marc bootstrapped his way to financial and solopreneur success. He grew a longstanding issue at his family home into a multinational safety brand.

Freddie Rappina is a Financial Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ who founded Opta Financial. Freddie helps clients examine their current financial situation, financial goals, completes a financial analysis, provides recommendations, implements and reviews plans for clients. He is also the Author of the book "Playing the Wealth Game" available on amazon and Audible

Freddie Rappina is a Financial Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ who founded Opta Financial. Freddie helps clients examine their current financial situation, financial goals, completes a financial analysis, provides recommendations, implements and reviews plans for clients. He is also the Author of the book "Playing the Wealth Game" available on amazon and Audible

Carly is a former digital nomad, and is currently the fractional CMO for LifeStarr, a one-stop-shop for solopreneurs, and is co-host of The Aspiring Solopreneur podcast.

Arn Cenedella is a real estate broker and investor with over 46 years of experience in the real estate industry. Founded Spark Investment Group in 2020 as he transitioned his single-family rental portfolio into multifamily properties. Arn currently manages and operates a multifamily portfolio as a general partner and sponsor of over 1000 units with a total value of over $130M.

Bob King literally wrote the book on closing, it's called THE JOY OF CLOSING: The Definitive Guide to Building Trust, Getting the Deal and Creating Happy Customers. Bob is an author, closing coach, filmmaker, and sales superstar who consults with sales teams and sales professionals of all types—from retail to in-home sales to business-to-business—bringing One-Call Magic to pitches, curing slumps, boosting team performance, and turning total strangers into happy customers, often at the very first meeting.

Meet Diamond Drip, an award-winning speaker whose journey has been featured on KQED radio news, OnStage Plus Television, New York Weekly and loads of podcasts. With a background in visual communications, business strategy, and a passion for personal growth, Diamond brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and energy to every conversation. Her mission? Helping women break free from fear and self-doubt, and step boldly into their power. Using tools like Human Design and Gene Keys, she guides folks to trust their intuition, embrace authenticity, and unlock their full potential. As she likes to say, "The limit does not exist, but FEAR will make you think it does."

Anmol Singh is a Stock Market Trader and Investor and the Author of the book Prepping For Success: 10 Keys for making it in Life. He is a high performance coach for Traders, Investors, and Business Owners.

Dale Wills is an experienced real estate developer who has been involved in the industry for more than 35 years. He is the owner and founder of Centra Companies, and since 2011, he has overseen the development of more than 1,500 homes across 50+ projects totaling more than $500 million in project value. He recently established Centra Capital Partners, a real estate syndication company partnering with accredited investors to build wealth through the ground-up single-family home developments in the Midwest.

 Behdad Jamshidi started CJAM Marketing after realizing that most business owners don't know how to evaluate the value of a marketing agency or assess their own needs. Since every business is different not only in its needs but also where they are at in the growth process, it isn't a one-size-fits-all all. In the past 5 years, Behdad (or Bee) has met with and assessed 861+ marketing agencies and vetted them down to a lean 90 preferred partners across all marketing niches. After pairing hundreds of businesses with the right partners, he's found his skillset lies in the matchmaking process. Featured in MarketWatch, Bloomberg, National Post, and the Financial Post, Bee's unique background in marketing, engineering, consulting, leadership, sales, and strategy, has allowed him to serve as the conduit between business owners and the marketing teams they need.

Rodney George is a luxury travel consultant based in Naples, Florida. With over 15 years of experience in the travel industry himself, Rodney heads an agency of travel professionals with a combined 185 years of travel experience. His passion for travel and expertise in luxury accommodations and experiences have made him a sought-after consultant for discerning luxury travelers. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to providing personalized service, Rodney and his team work closely with their clients to curate perfect travel experiences. Whether it's a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a corporate retreat, Rodney's extensive knowledge of the best hotels, resorts, and destinations around the world allows him to tailor each trip to his client's specific needs and preferences. Whether it's a lavish European getaway, a relaxing beach vacation, or a luxurious cruise, Rodney is dedicated to making his clients' travel dreams a reality. His attention to detail, personalized approach, and wealth of knowledge make him a standout luxury travel consultant.