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Pitch the Pros® 2026 – A Resounding Success
The April 10th, 2026 Pitch the Pros® event was nothing short of extraordinary—a powerful day filled with innovation, inspiration, and unforgettable connections. Bringing together inventors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, this year’s experience once again proved why Pitch the Pros® continues to be one of the most impactful events for aspiring product creators and business visionaries.
The day began at PKL Park, where the weather was spectacular, setting the perfect tone for an exciting and energetic kickoff. PKL Park truly was the hostess with the mostest, providing the ideal atmosphere for networking, collaboration, and the start of a memorable experience.
This year, we proudly welcomed 13 incredible contestants, each bringing unique ideas, passion, and determination to the stage. While every participant delivered impressive presentations and valuable innovations, four standout winners rose to the top:
• Brian Brown – Mixtastic
• Babette Jones – Six Nineteen of 1865 Spirits
• Rick Fishman – The Caddie
• Rick Goren – Wrist Beams
Ultimately, all 13 contestants were winners. Each participant earned the invaluable opportunity to hear Daymond John during the exclusive Fireside Chat, where the conversation went far beyond pitching to real business strategy, branding, growth, and entrepreneurial success.
As the day continued, everyone made their way to New Realm Brewery, where the evening delivered one of the event’s most memorable moments, watching the sun set while Daymond John and Chris Guerrera shared insights, advice, and honest conversations about what it truly takes to succeed. Inventors gathered closely, listening intently, asking questions, and taking in wisdom that will undoubtedly impact their journeys moving forward.
The night closed on a high note with an incredible live performance by Garrett Huffman and his band, bringing energy, celebration, and the perfect ending to a spectacular event.
Pitch the Pros® 2026 was more than a competition; it was a full experience built on connection, opportunity, and action. We are already planning several more events this year, and this is only the beginning.
Congratulations to everyone who took the initiative to show up, pitch, connect, and participate, because you can’t connect if you don’t participate.
Stay tuned… even bigger things are coming.
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June 30, 2025
Pitch the Pros 2-Day Spectacular Wraps with Instant Awards, National Media Attention, and a Spotlight on Innovation.
Greenville, SC, The Pitch the Pros 2-Day Spectacular has officially wrapped, delivering an electrifying celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship, and community impact. With a mission to support the inventor community and help shape lives, the event drew a dynamic crowd and left a lasting impression on attendees, judges, and media alike.
The event featured live pitches from up and coming inventors, hands-on mentoring, immediate award distribution with no red tape or empty promises and the kind of high energy support typically reserved for seasoned entrepreneurs.
“The feedback has been nothing short of phenomenal,” organizers said. “We set out to create an environment where real innovation meets real opportunity, and judging by the reactions of our inventors, guests, and viewers, we did just that.”
As an added bonus, the top three winners will now be featured on PIX11 in New York City, where their products will be showcased live in an exclusive TV segment, gaining even more exposure for their groundbreaking ideas wuth The Modern Inventor
A Collective Effort with Unmatched Execution, the success of the event was made possible thanks to a wide network of support:
The dedicated hosts who brought energy and insight to the stage. The outstanding Performing Arts Center team who helped provide a world-class venue. The Modern-Inventor team and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. The networks and media partners who recognized the importance of spotlighting inventors at the local and national level
A special acknowledgment goes to Brandi Lombardo, President of the organization and the driving force behind the event’s flawless execution. From personally speaking with each inventor ahead of the event, to helping refine their pitches, organizing media appearances, ensuring all deliverables were fulfilled, and leading a walking tour through beautiful Greenville, Brandi's hands on leadership and tireless dedication were felt at every level.
“She does it all,” one team member noted. “She’s not just running the show, she’s elevating every person and idea she touches.”
What’s Next?
With the momentum from Pitch the Pros still going strong, and national media coverage underway, this event is just the beginning. The organizers are already fielding requests for future collaborations and are committed to scaling this platform to reach even more innovators.
“The energy, the vision, the execution, this was more than an event. It was a movement.”
Thank You to everyone involed in making this event such a success. Often copied BUT never duplicated!
Amplify Your Concepts
Embark on an exhilarating journey with Modern Inventor as we invite visionaries to pitch their groundbreaking ideas. Our platform is your stage to spotlight innovations that can redefine industries. If you have a concept that merges creativity with practicality, we're here to amplify it.
Your Pathway to Pitching Perfection
Presenting your brainchild to the pros is a thrilling opportunity. Start by filling out our submission form with details about your invention. Attach any prototypes or documents that will aid in illustrating your concept's potential. Our team will review your submission and contact you to discuss the next steps.
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2026 Pitch the 'PROS'
Beyond funding, entrepreneurs gain access to mentorship, industry connections, and strategic advice from their investor "PROS."
Daymond John
An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his business operation into its basement.
An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his business operation into its basement. John is CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales world-wide. Former President Barack Obama appointed Daymond John a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) to harness his energy, ideas, and experience to help develop the next generation of entrepreneurs both at home and abroad.
John is an award-winning entrepreneur and has received 100s of awards including the Brand Week Marketer of the Year, Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign, Ernst & Young’s New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and was named #2 on LinkedIn’s Top 20 Voices, a list of the top influencers, who are using their voice to help us analyze today’s changing world of work, navigate our industries, and find balance. Most recently, Real Leaders Magazine named Daymond John one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World in 2022, a list of “real teachers — people who speak from experience.”
His marketing strategies and ability to build successful brands has made him a highly influential consultant and motivational speaker today. His marketing firm The Shark Group offers advice on how to effectively communicate to consumers through innovative means and connects brands with the world’s top celebrities for everything from endorsements to product extensions.
John is also an author of 5 best-selling books including his New York Times best-selling books, The Power of Broke (2016) and Rise and Grind (2018). In 2020, John released his fifth book, Powershift, that walks through his tried-and-true process of how to transform any situation, close any deal and achieve any outcome. John’s most recent book is his first for kids. Little Daymond Learns to Earn (March 2023) illustrates the process of starting a business and provides a glossary of financial literacy terms for kids 4-8 years old.
Finally, John is celebrating his 14th season on ABC TV’s critically acclaimed business reality show Shark Tank by renowned producer Mark Burnett, which has reinvigorated entrepreneurship around the world. Shark Tank has now gone on to win five Emmy® in the US and millions of weekly viewers world-wide tune into the show as John demonstrates his marketing prowess and entrepreneurial insights.
Christopher Guerrera
Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 35 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer who is a Lean 6 Sigma Manufacturing expert that has successfully led multiple teams through new Product Launch and is known as the "King of Manufacturing"
Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 35 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer who is a Lean 6 Sigma Manufacturing expert that has successfully led multiple teams through new Product Launch and is known as the "King of Manufacturing". He has enjoyed National Media exposure recently featured on the Shark Tank Season 12 Finale. He is the host of a weekly podcast "Made in America" and is the Vice President of the United Inventors Association. He has been featured on Good Morning America, Shark Tank, and was the Emcee of the Shark Tank panel for the MAKE48 competition hosted by the Smithsonian Lemelson Center in Washington DC. His "Made in America" manufacturing plant is Walmart Certified and his products are displayed alongside such household name products as Scrub Daddy®, Squatty Potty®, Paint Brush Cover®, Drop Stop®, and ReadeRest®, all products that have achieved mass distribution & sales after their appearance on the reality TV series ‘Shark Tank’.
Mick Hunt
Mick Hunt is a globally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, and motivational speaker known for empowering leaders and entrepreneurs to reach their highest potential.
Mick Hunt is a globally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, and motivational speaker known for empowering leaders and entrepreneurs to reach their highest potential. As the founder of Mick Unplugged — one of the world’s top self-improvement and leadership podcasts — Mick delivers transformative insights on mindset, resilience, and purpose-driven success. A member of the Forbes Business Council and Forbes Coaches Council, his philosophy centers around the “MICK Factor,” helping individuals and organizations lead with clarity, courage, and impact.
Ava Braatz
Ava Braatz is a dynamic media personality and lifestyle host currently featured on ATL Live in Georgia.
Ava Braatz is a dynamic media personality and lifestyle host currently featured on ATL Live in Georgia — Atlanta’s home for food, fun, and entertainment. Known for her vibrant on-camera presence and natural ability to connect with audiences, Ava brings energy, professionalism, and authenticity to every stage she steps on.
With a strong background in television broadcasting and digital media, Ava has worked as a reporter, producer, co-host, election anchor, radio personality, and event emcee. A graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Television Broadcasting and Digital Media Performance, she combines media expertise with an engaging, adventurous personality that makes her a standout host. From lifestyle segments to live events, Ava’s charisma and storytelling ability continue to make her a trusted and recognizable voice in entertainment media.
Lauren Cobello
Lauren Cobello is a nationally recognized television personality, author, and the Founder of Leverage with Media PR
Lauren Cobello is a nationally recognized television personality, author, and the Founder of Leverage with Media PR, a boutique public relations agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, authors, and experts amplify their visibility and authority through strategic media placements. With appearances on major national programs including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, and Rachael Ray, Lauren has built a reputation for combining powerful storytelling with smart brand positioning. Through Leverage with Media PR, she continues to help clients secure high-level exposure and build credible, influential brands.
Vance Morris
Vance Morris is a seasoned entrepreneur, branding expert, and visionary leader dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their greatest potential.
Vance Morris is a seasoned entrepreneur, branding expert, and visionary leader dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their greatest potential. With a deep passion for mentorship and transformation, Vance has built a reputation for guiding others toward clarity, confidence, and impact through strategic mindset coaching and leadership development. As the founder of his namesake platform, Vance combines real-world business insight with a heartfelt commitment to personal growth, empowering leaders to break through barriers and achieve sustained success.
Laura Burkemper
Laura Burkemper is a Global Voice on Building Brands and Scaling Businesses from Startup to Grownup™
Laura Burkemper is the CEO of SCALEBLAZER™ and a leading voice in how bold ideas become market-dominating companies.
She works with visionary founders and corporate innovators who want to move from idea to impact—guiding them through Investment | Scale | Sale™.
An investor in more than 80 emerging ventures, Laura is known for her frameworks in Investable Storytelling™, Building Brand Capital™, and Negotiating Better Outcomes™. H
er work helps leaders clarify their strategy, communicate their vision, and position their companies for growth, valuation, and exit.
Her insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and brand strategy have been featured in CNBC, FOX Business, ABC, CBS, NBC, and NPR. Laura is also a best-selling co-author of Empathy & Understanding in Business alongside renowned FBI negotiator Chris Voss. The anthology explores how empathy, persuasion, and strategic storytelling help leaders create trust, alignment, and extraordinary business outcomes.
Earlier in her career, Laura held leadership roles at Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Express Scripts, where she translated strategic vision into business, brand, and marketing strategies that drove growth and enterprise value.
She later spent 12 years as a Senior Adjunct Professor in a top-12-ranked MBA program, teaching the next generation of leaders how to scale companies with clarity and conviction.
Her message is simple: The clearer the mission, the higher the margin.Through keynotes, advisory work, and media appearances, Laura helps leaders master the one asset that drives everything else:
their story.
Chris Landano
Chris Landano is a retired New York City firefighter and first responder with more than 20 years of dedicated service.
Chris Landano is a retired New York City firefighter and first responder with more than 20 years of dedicated service. Beginning his career as an emergency medical technician before joining the New York City Fire Department, Chris has spent his life committed to helping others — a passion that started at just 12 years old through volunteer work with local community organizations.
Inspired by a life-threatening rescue he documented as a forensic photographer, Chris went on to invent the TrakBelt360, turning firsthand field experience into practical innovation. Today, he serves as an Inventor Ambassador for the United Inventors Association and is the Founder of Inventor Rescue, an organization focused on educating inventors about scams and unethical invention service practices. Chris continues to advocate for and mentor under-resourced inventors, empowering them to protect their ideas and successfully bring them to market.
Joe Farco
Joe Farco is an Intellectual Property attorney with extensive experience in all aspects of patent work, from litigation to prosecution, ensuring inventors and businesses protect and leverage their innovations.
I am an Intellectual Property attorney experienced in trade secret, copyright, and patent litigation (district court, ITC, and USPTO IPR/PTAB proceedings), patent prosecution (writing patent applications and drawings for inventions), patent opinion work (whether your invention is new, and whether your patent is valid and/or enforceable and/or infringed) and licensing/valuation of your IP.
I am experienced in all aspects of patent work: strategic discussions of when and what to file for patent protection, prosecuting patents before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and strengthening a patent after it issues.
If you have a patent or a patent concerning you or your business, I can assist in bringing/defending a lawsuit related to the patent from beginning to end, including trial in district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and in inter parties review proceedings (IPR) in the USPTO. I have been peer reviewed by Super Lawyers and named among New York's Rising Stars in Intellectual Property Litigation for 2012-2019 and was named a Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation in 2020.
Technology experience areas: Consumer products (toys, product packaging and manufacturing methods, tools and hardware), drugs and cosmetics, biomechanical devices (medical instruments, prosthetics, artificial limbs, etc.); automated mechanical and electronic devices such as generators, turbines, automotive parts, digital cameras, wireless devices, cell phones and web-based media applications.
Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy, a believer in capitalism and the American dream, has thrived within the financial industry for over 34 years, sharing his insights with over 200,000 people.
Sean Murphy is a graduate of the esteemed McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin. He is a true believer in capitalism and the American dream. For the past 34 years, Sean has thrived within the financial industry and has spoken coast to coast to well over 200,000 people. He has been voted a 5 Star Wealth Manager four times by the Kansas City populace. Currently, he is in the final stages of completing his book; Success Doesn’t Care How You Feel! Sean served for 4 years as the CEO of the Inventors Center of Kansas City (ICKC) widely regarded as one of the nation’s most successful inventor organizations. He remains on the Advisory Board. ICKC’s mission is to assist inventors and entrepreneurs in bringing their products successfully to market. While serving as CEO of ICKC he was one of the principals involved in creating and launching the invention-based TV program now known as Make48. The show is in its 5th season and featured on PBS. Sean has served as both MC and as a presentation coach for contestants on the show. Sean serves as a mentor at the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) within the Bloch School of Business E-Scholars program. Students that are accepted to the program are challenged to create an actual business within 9 months that can scale to $5 Million in 5 years.
Sean’s specialties include sales training, time management, and communication.
kathryn Vatt
Kathryn Vatt is a globally recognized expert in intellectual property strategy and innovation, with more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of science, law, and business.
Kathryn Vatt is a globally recognized expert in intellectual property strategy and innovation, with more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of science, law, and business. A former United States Patent Examiner, Kathryn evaluated thousands of patent applications during her tenure at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, giving her a rare insider’s perspective on the patenting process and equipping her with deep technical and legal insight.
Today, she is the Founder and Chief of Intellectual Property at VATT IP Management, where she guides inventors, startups, and established companies in developing robust patent strategies, protecting innovations, and maximizing commercial value. Kathryn’s unique combination of scientific knowledge and legal expertise makes her a trusted advisor in intellectual property and innovation commercialization.
Beyond her professional work, Kathryn is an advocate for empowering inventors, particularly underrepresented founders, and is known for her mentorship, thought leadership, and inspiring presence within the innovation community.
Big Dave Eats
Big Dave Eats is a wildly popular culinary content brand and social media sensation founded by food personality Big Dave.
Big Dave Eats is a wildly popular culinary content brand and social media sensation founded by food personality Big Dave. Known for his unapologetic enthusiasm, bold food challenges, and engaging storytelling, Big Dave has built a loyal community of food lovers who tune in for his larger-than-life personality and mouth-watering content.
Whether he’s tackling epic food challenges, showcasing local eats, or sharing honest reviews with infectious energy, Big Dave Eats brings fun, flavor, and authenticity to every bite. With a growing digital presence and a reputation for making food entertainment exciting and relatable, Big Dave continues to stand out as one of the most dynamic voices in food media today.
Tasha Terria Dennis
Tasha Terria is a highly experienced Credit Specialist and Consultant, boasting over 25 years of expertise in assisting both celebrities and executives with their personal and business credit matters. She is the author of "The Ultimate Credit Tracker,".....
Tasha Terria is a seasoned Credit Specialist and Consultant with over 25 years of experience, catering to both celebrities and executives, assisting them with their personal and business credit needs. She's renowned for her expertise, having hosted her own radio show, "Credit Champions," in Lakeland, FL, and authored "The Ultimate Credit Tracker," available at major retailers like Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Walmart, and Amazon. Tasha's book offers invaluable techniques for increasing, tracking, and disputing credit scores.
Her prowess in the field has earned her the moniker "The Credit Ninja" from ABC's TV Star Daymond John, thanks to her remarkable ability to swiftly remove negative accounts from her clients' credit reports. Tasha's achievements speak volumes, having successfully eliminated over $1 million dollars of bad debt from credit reports.
Driven by a passion for financial education, Tasha aims to empower as many individuals as possible. She envisions establishing a Financial Empowerment Center within her community, offering various training programs on financial literacy and entrepreneurship for the youth.
For more information, visit Tashaterria.com.
Joe Huss
Joe Huss, Founder of Supply Chain BEST and personal development thought.
Joe Huss, Founder of Supply Chain BEST, brings more than 25 years of experience in global business development, product manufacturing, and supply chain management. Raised in an entrepreneurial family, Joe went on to launch and scale ventures across North America and Asia, a journey that reflects both resilience and strategic adaptability.
Overcoming heart surgery at a young age helped shape his strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and commitment to continuous personal growth. A lifelong student of leadership and relationship-building, inspired by classics like How to Win Friends and Influence People, Joe approaches business with a partnership-first mindset.
His philosophy centers on trust, complementary strengths, and long-term collaboration. As a leader, Joe is committed to cultivating a culture where shared goals, mutual respect, and strategic alignment drive sustainable success.
PJ Benoit
PJ Benoit is a dynamic entrepreneur, consultant, and logistics expert with a strong focus on empowering small businesses. He serves as President of Unishippers, where he provides strategic logistics solutions and business consulting to help companies scale efficiently and profitably.
In addition to his work in logistics, PJ is the Executive Producer and Co-Host of the Braving Business Podcast, ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts globally. Through the show, he creates a powerful platform for entrepreneurs to share their journeys, highlighting real-world challenges, lessons learned, and success stories.
PJ’s combined expertise in operations, leadership, and storytelling positions him as a trusted voice for business owners navigating growth, resilience, and long-term success.
Alex Dahlstrom
Alex Dahlstrom is a Greenville, South Carolina–based financial advisor...
As a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), Alex Dahlstrom leads approximately 350 client relationships locally and nationwide by building comprehensive, written financial plans and guiding clients through implementation and ongoing review. His responsibilities include gathering and analyzing client data, clarifying goals and timelines, prioritizing action items, and coordinating execution across risk management (evaluating and maintaining life, disability, and long‑term care coverage), investment management (designing allocations, selecting investments, implementing portfolios, and monitoring/rebalancing), and retirement income and legacy planning (optimizing benefit timing, withdrawal strategies, and wealth transfer). Specializing in small business owners, he designs and supports qualified retirement plans, group benefits, key person and buy‑sell strategies, and succession or exit planning while integrating business and personal finances. He coordinates closely with CPAs, estate attorneys, and other specialists to align tax, estate, and business planning, ensures beneficiaries and titling are up to date, and keeps clients accountable to agreed‑upon actions. Alex also manages cash flow and debt strategies, sets savings targets, builds emergency reserves, and delivers practical financial education.
In the community, Alex is a servant leader whose community impact spans philanthropy, faith, education, arts, and civic engagement: He founded the Pink Dolphin Foundation in 2025, a 501(c)(3) that supports acts of random kindness and advances business education and scholarships across the Upstate; he created and authored the Messiah Monday Message, a weekly sermon series emailed to 250 people from 2018 to 2024 that is now being developed into a book; and he regularly shares practical, values‑based insights as a public speaker, addressing Clemson University classes over the past eight years on financial planning, economics, and leadership, as well as congregations and charity audiences. As a board member of the City Club of Greenville since 2023—and past co‑chair of its Young Executive Committee—he has helped recruit top young professionals and bring high‑profile events to the club, strengthening Greenville's professional and social fabric. In the arts, he serves on the board of the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame (2025–), helping plan the inaugural 2026 Gala with a $200,000 fundraising goal to support arts programs and emerging artists. He also serves on the board of ReVeal Church (2026–), where he is advancing kingdom‑based financial principles in Villa Rica, Georgia, with plans to explore a Greenville/Carolinas expansion, reflecting his commitment to equipping individuals and families with practical financial wisdom grounded in service and integrity.
Aaron Krause
Founder & CEO of Scrub Daddy
NightCap was invented by then 16-year-old Shirah Benarde from West Palm Beach, Florida. The idea came to her in a dream after hearing about the horrors of drink spiking from friends who experienced it after going off to college. Fortunately, her friends were okay, but Shirah was determined to come up with a pragmatic solution to this problem that could protect her and her friends when they went off to college. She also wanted to make sure that the product would be something that girls would feel comfortable using. The next morning, she went to her mother’s closet, grabbed a pair of pantyhose, cut them up, and attached them to a scrunchie to create the first prototype. To learn more about NightCap, visit NightCapit.com.
Steven Greenberg
Steven Greenberg, known as the “Gadget Guy,” is an experienced reporter, producer, host, and product scout, dedicated to showcasing innovative products in various media formats.
Steven Greenberg is a Reporter, Producer, Host, “Gadget Guy,” Product Scout— “Gadget Nation” author, contributor on NBC's “Today Show” and other TV stations around the US-- also the host of YouTube’s gadget game show “What The Heck Is That?” Check it out at: www.gadgetgameshow.com —I’m always searching for cool new gadgets & showcasing innovative products in print, online, and on television. Specialties: I have more than 15 years of experience as a television producer and on-camera talent. Though I have covered news, health, science, cooking, home repair, and home design, my area of expertise is innovative products/gadgets/technology. Check out www.gadgetnation.net and www.stevegreenberg.tv.
Morgan Uhl
Morgan Uhl is the owner and Creator of Knobēz/ Cabinet hardware decorations.
Vance Morris
Customer Experience & Customer Service Authority | Keynote Speaker | Coach | Best Selling Author | Vance helps businesses create Customer Experiences that Drive Extraordinary Customer Referrals & Profits.
My client Ben Settle says it best:
"Vance is by far the single best resource for learning how to merge customer service with direct response marketing to exponentially ratchet up sales I’ve ever heard."
"I hereby declare him the best there is at intelligently & practically discussing merging customer service with direct response marketing — potentially turning your current customers & leads into the bigger, more stable, and more enjoyable business experience, for both you and them"
Bring the magic and profitability of the Disney Experience to your business or practice.
I conduct intensive, behind the scenes and interactive 3 day boot camps for masterminds, member events, businesses and professional practices. These boot camps reveal the secrets the the Disney company uses every day to create magical experiences for their guests and profits for their shareholders.
Attendees will get the exact model (strategies, tactics & workbooks) that I used to design and manage some of Disney's iconic resorts and attractions that delivered world class service and profitability.
Not ready for a boot camp at Disney? I can bring the magic of the Disney experience to your next event as a keynote speaker or conduct seminars.
If your profession deals with interacting with people and providing a service, then there is a lot to be gained from modeling Disney.
As a Public Speaker, I have had the opportunity to speak at events for some great companies: Ben Glass and Great Legal Marketing, GKIC, Dustin Burleson and Burleson Seminars, Joe Polish & Piranha Marketing, Infusionsoft, Dr. Jeff Anzalone & Dental Insiders Circle, Chem-Dry Carpet Franchises, and of course Walt Disney World. I have also been featured on some great podcasts (Outlier, Franchise Connect, Entrepreneur On Fire) as well as NBC, CBS, FOX. For more visit: http://www.VanceMorris.com
I am not your run of the mill customer experience consultant or Disney Way strategist. I still own a Service Company on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where I test my service and marketing strategies. I actually implement my strategies in my own small business before I teach them to others.
Request more information by faxing 410-697-6072 or emailing vance@DeliverProfitsNow.com
Christopher A. Guerrera
Christopher A. Guerrera is an entrepreneur and founder of the apparel brand Change It All Official.
Garrett Huffman
Garrett Huffman is a rising country music artist, songwriter, and performer from Gastonia, North Carolina.
Garrett Huffman is a rising country music artist, songwriter, and performer from Gastonia, North Carolina. After teaching himself to play guitar during the 2020 pandemic, he quickly built momentum with original music, high-energy performances, and a rapidly growing fan base across the Carolinas and beyond. Huffman has performed hundreds of live shows and earned recognition as the 2023 Carolina Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, along with multiple nominations for songwriter and male artist of the year.
Backed by a Nashville management team, he continues to expand his presence nationally while collaborating with top songwriters and releasing new music. His partnerships with brands such as Pepsi and leading guitar and equipment companies reflect his growing influence as one of the most promising young artists emerging from the regional country music scene.
David Fedewa
David Fedewa, a negotiations coach and licensing specialist, has successfully coached over 180 students to license their products, combining business acumen with psychological insights to achieve win-win scenarios.
David Fedewa, negotiations coach and licensing specialist, has coached over 180 students to successfully license their own products. He has been featured in Inc. and Entrepreneur’s online publications on licensing and negotiation strategy. He has licensed five of his own products, with one being featured on Time magazine, CHIVE, and CNET Father’s Day Product of the Year list. David and his team built the world’s largest actively managed database of companies that license new innovative products. His strengths lie where business and psychology meet. While coaching students through multi-million dollar negotiations, he not only looks at the present deal at hand but teaches strategies that can be used in constructing deals with a win-win scenario throughout life.
Mike Watts
Entrepreneur. Innovator. Shark Tank Success.
Mike Watts, CEO of LoveHandle, is a powerhouse in the startup world with six companies under his belt and multiple multi-million dollar exits, including a deal with Daymond John on Shark Tank! As a leader in USA-based manufacturing, he’s driving innovation in smartphone accessories.
Brian Wholehan
Brian Wholeman the inventor of EZ-Shade
Brian Wholehan is the Owner and inventor of EZ Shade lighting fixture and diffuser. EZ Shade is a homegrown product that supports local and family-owned businesses in Toledo Ohio.
Robert Bruza
Robert Bruza is a business development and retail marketing
professional with over 15 years of experience helping startups
and D2Cs bring new and innovative products to retail.
Robert's retail background includes retail buying for 27 stores at
Neiman Marcus, retail store merchandise planning with the
Taubman company, and e-commerce product marketing for
clients like Disney, Unilever, Pottery Barn, and Adidas.
Currently, Robert is working with Retailbound, a retail consulting
agency helping startups and D2Cs diversify and grow product
sales by expanding into offline channels like stores, catalog
companies, home shopping, and premium incentive.
Beyond retail, Robert has also been a successful entrepreneur.
He has founded four startups, raised over $15 million in
investment capital, and had 3 successful exits. Robert uses his
startup experience to help product development-heavy
startups assess market fit, define value propositions, and
cultivate their marketing narrative.
Because Robert combines both retail and startup experience he
is uniquely suited to help emerging consumer product
companies better understand and prepare for the challenges of
launch and initial market traction. As a result, Robert is actively
engaged with accelerators and CPG startup communities,
helping them define their business value proposition and
successfully pitch investors.