Guests

Alec Johnson is the founder of Take One Tech and creator of the Digital Stage Academy, a comprehensive program designed to help entrepreneurs elevate their online presence through impactful live video, immersive presentations, and digital stage mastery. Drawing from his hands-on experience building his own successful online platform, Alec has guided thousands of creators and entrepreneurs to leverage their digital platforms for maximum impact. At the heart of the Digital Stage Academy is Alec’s philosophy: delivering true value with clarity, confidence, and connection on the digital stage.

Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster and the founder of PodMatch.com, a platform that automatically matches podcast hosts and guests for interviews. Through PodMatch and his podcast titled Podcasting Made Simple, Alex helps independent podcasters grow their influence and revenue so they can better serve their listeners!

With her current role as Pearl, on ABC’s General Hospital, Andy Paige mimics her actual QVC guest host expertise, captivating and selling products to both TV audiences through innovative consumer advertising. You can find Andy’s podcast, The Dating Lab with the Hillbilly Yenta on both Youtube and podcast platforms and listen or watch her explore modern dating, its frustrations, realities and solutions with interesting and funny guests from all walk of life. Andy’s international best selling book, STYLE ON A SHOESTRING, now available in three languages and hundreds of "fabulously frugal" makeovers on over 200 episodes of television airing in 14 countries, earned her the TVGuide appointed title “Budget Bombshell”; and with good reason. Andy’s extensive work on NBC’s Emmy winning, Starting Over, TLC’s Ten Years Younger, STYLE Network’s How Do I Look, SOAP NET’s Soap Talk and countless local network style segments have all made Andy the charming and sassy go-to gal for red-carpet style …

Bradley has been in the design world since the early nineties but recently combined his love for teaching with his design and multimedia production skills to create "Bradley Teaches." He helps creatives move from 'playful' to 'professional' by showing them how to make graphics, animations, and branding elements using free and low-cost software.

Brandon is a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience in marketing at Madison Avenue advertising agencies. He’s advised FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy and is a sought-after consultant, speaker, and corporate trainer. Brandon produces and hosts a top 5 branding podcast and YouTube channel called Brands On Brands. He is also a bestselling author of the book, Front & Center Leadership – How Leaders Use Personal Branding to Stand Out and How You Can Too, which you can find on Amazon or on his website at brandonbirkmeyer.com/books.

Chris Krimitsos has cemented his place in emerging technologies, as evidenced by his success with a global podcasting event that set back-to-back world records and a first of its kind blockchain event. Time and again, Chris has solidified his reputation as a thought leader, whether as a speaker, an event organizer, or in the media. Along the way, his name twice became etched in the book of Guinness World Records™ as he championed the largest attendance for a virtual podcasting conference in one week, first in 2020, and then breaking it with a new mark one year later. Always an early adopter, Chris became immersed in crypto before the mass population heard of it or understood it. Thus, known for bringing people together, he birthed the Florida Bitcoin and Blockchain Summit in 2021, the first event of its kind in the state. It’s common to find Chris at the leading edge of the next big technology wave. As a result, he has become a go-to for keynotes, interviews, and forecasts. …

Chris is a photo/video/audio producer who specializes in developing and creating serialized shows with clients. He draws on his experience developing audience-first content from his decade + producing and performing live theater. His current work at Electric Creative helps clients to create engaging content He also maintains several personal content projects including a music series and a podcast under the Between Dreams brand.

Christina's mission is to help others live healthier lives without the need for restrictive diets and boring meal plans, but instead embrace a lifestyle that is sustainable, fulfilling, and tailored to their unique needs.

Darryll played defensive end at Central Michigan University from 2008-2011 where he supported his team as they won a MAC championship and became a 23rd nationally ranked team. He now holds a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Public Relations and has continued his studies under industry game changers such as Les Brown, Grant Baldwin, and John C. Maxwell. Darryll founded Second Chance Athletes, a holistic athletic transition company, in 2017 to give athletes a second chance to succeed in life without the demands of sports. He speaks professionally all over the U.S. (and beyond) and has been featured on FOX, ABC, NCAA, and some of the top podcasts in the world. Darryll has mentored and taught entrepreneurs, business and religious leaders, athletes, youth groups, and many more how to curate their individual leadership style, find their authentic voice, and develop a foundation of solid mental health habits to overcome adversity and live a life of productivity, passion, and purpose. When…

Dave Jackson launched the School of Podcasting in 2005. He was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2018. He is the author of the book, “Profit from Your Podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livelihood.” The School of Podcasting show has over 3.2 million downloads.

Dave Polykoff is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zenpost, a personal branding and content strategy agency that helps coaches and consultants attract, convince, and convert their ideal clients through a industry-leading personal brand.

David Meerman Scott is a business growth strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, known for his expertise in online marketing, PR, and real-time communication. He is the author of 13 books, including the international bestsellers "The New Rules of Marketing & PR" and "Fanocracy".

Debra Eckerling is a goal-strategist, workshop leader, and award-winning author and podcaster, on a mission to change goal-culture in and out of the workplace. The creator of The DEB Method for goal-setting simplified, Debra works with individuals, teams, and businesses on personal and professional projects, networking strategy, and book/book proposal development. She hosts the GoalChat and the Taste Buds with Deb podcasts, and is the author of "Your Goal Guide" and "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting."

A multifaceted individual known for his contributions in various fields, including content creation, public speaking, and community building. Doc Rock is a popular figure on YouTube and other platforms, sharing stories, ideas, and insights on a wide range of topics. He's also the founder of the Let's Get Live (LGL) community, a platform dedicated to learning and growth. Doc is also the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Ecamm Live, and hosts a weekly Ecamm Live Demo and Q&A on YouTube. These sessions cover Ecamm Live's features and answer user questions. Doc Rock also provides tutorials and demonstrates how to use Ecamm Live for various tasks, such as recording in 4K, setting up multiple cameras, and using Ecamm's preferences.

Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang is an educator and entrepreneur with a focus on modernizing education for career and life readiness. She founded Classroom Without Walls (CWOW), an educational enrichment program for teenagers and young adults designed to help them gain confidence, motivation, and practical skills for career and life readiness.

Dustin W. Stout is an entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and Founder at Magai. Since starting his blog in 2011 (over 5 million readers), Dustin has built a successful career as a full-time digital marketing consultant, speaker, and has created numerous products that help digital creators accomplish more. His current focus is Magai (maj-eye)—the worlds best AI tools in one place.

Eden has been podcasting for over 8 years, and now produces and hosts livestreams for Camo. She specializes in collaboration, creator tools and community engagement.

Erin Lebacqz has spent 25+ years teaching people how to make their words actually do something besides take up space on a page, she’s worked with some huge brands that swear her methods have transformed how they connect with their audiences. She's here to rescue us from AI-generated robot speak and show us how strategic language choices can turn our content from 'meh' to 'take my money' without sacrificing our authentic voice.

Holly Shannon is a Swiss Army Knife in business. This 3-time entrepreneur has diverse experiences in 5-star hospitality leading teams in the event space. She was a self-taught Jewelry Designer for high-end boutiques with Brand collaborations. Holly's podcast is ranked in the Top 1.5% globally out of over 2.8 million podcasts and heard in over 105 countries. Coffee Culture is Season 5 of her original production, Culture Factor. This new season will capture stories about the brew and why we seek the coffee meetup for that hot cup of connection. Holly speaks on the stage and has been on SXSW at Podfest (5x) and NFT.NYC recently. She has spoken at notable universities like Penn State for their Innovation & Entrepreneurship class. Holly Shannon is the Author of Zero To Podcast. It is a Top 10 AMAZON Bestseller in 3 categories and a #1 AMAZON Hot New Release in 2 categories.

Engineering Technologist and Founder of HicksNewMedia DRIVEN by discovery and FOCUSED on the purpose of assisting businesses and individuals to fully leverage technology to grow their personal and professional digital presence.

Jeff Dwoskin is a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional stand-up comedian. Jeff started his journey in the tech industry back in 1997 when he founded his own website development company, which was one of the pioneering companies in the country at the time. While working in technology, Jeff's comedic talents couldn't be contained, and he eventually took to the stage as a stand-up comedian. Marrying technology with business objectives has become Jeff's expertise, and lives to share knowledge and experiences with others.

An international speaker and consultant who focuses on visual marketing, podcasting, and live video. He hosts the Social Media News Live show and podcast as well as “Head Beard” at Manly Pinterest Tips. He's been fortunate enough to work with some incredible corporations and individual brands, including Guy Kawasaki, Kim Garst, Social Media Examiner, and Tailwind.

Jennifer is an Emmy award winning Meteorologist & talent on The Weather Channel's, "Weather Gone Viral." She is also the Social Media Manager at Agorapulse, where she hosts two weekly live shows. She co-host of the Storm Front Freaks podcast & a speaker.

For years Jerry’s clients would ask him how he got so much done in his business. And for years, he lied to them (accidentally). It wasn’t until 2023 that Jerry realized the true key to time freedom wasn’t time management hacks, it was building a business out of high leverage assets like YouTube channels, podcasts and more. Now Jerry teaches other online entrepreneurs how to run their business in half the time so they can make more money, work less, and find success before they burn out. And he shares this as a speaker, as host of the Done By Lunch Entrepreneurs podcast, and with his over 150,000 subscribers on YouTube. Living in Arizona, he spends his time with his wife and two Tiny Humans, and is on a quest to prove Diet Coke is actually good for him.