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Will Smith

Will Smith

Hello I am Coach Will, the Founder and Lead Coach of Lifestyle Coaching Academy and the transformative 90-Day Journey. My powerful methodology for radical self-transformation was forged through my own crucible of personal reckoning, including a profound wake-up call, the unraveling of my marriage, a two-year recovery from a severe injury and a troubled upbringing. These experiences solidified my core belief: that the only true limitations are self-imposed, and that unwavering discipline and self-accountability are the keys to unlocking an unstoppable life.

I have a direct, no-nonsense approach and inspiring authenticity, I empower individuals aged 16+ to shed excuses, build unbreakable discipline, and consistently choose the “New You” over comfort. I strive to guide my community to create lives of integrity, confidence, and genuine purpose.

Jeremy Vest

Jeremy Vest

Jeremy Vest is the founder of Creator Unlock and Niche King, where he helps creators become the king or queen of their niche on YouTube—and get paid for it.

His strategies have powered growth for Grant Cardone, Roger Wakefield, and dozens of Fortune 100 brands, contributing to 50+ billion views across student channels. Jeremy teaches creators how to show up as the clear niche leader, not just another voice chasing views.

Own the niche. Lead the conversation. Win.

Ali Kelly

Ali Kelly

Ali McGee Kelly is an MBA-educated strategist with over a decade of experience in administrative operations, digital marketing, and helping marketers utilize new technologies. Currently serving as the Director of Memberships at Social Media Examiner, she leads the AI Business Society, where she focuses on helping marketers bridge the gap between complex AI technology and practical, human-centered business application. An expert in systems thinking and AI prompt engineering, Ali specializes in streamlining procedures and developing innovative educational materials that empower professionals to utilize AI to get more done in less time.

Shawn Quintero

Shawn Quintero

Shawn Quintero is the Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Next Step Social, where he leads marketing strategy, operations, and growth systems for entrepreneurs and brands. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and executive leadership, Shawn has helped design and execute multiple seven-figure marketing launch campaigns and scalable content ecosystems. His work focuses on turning expertise into powerful media platforms, high-converting marketing funnels, and strategic brand assets that drive audience growth, authority, and long-term business value. Shawn is also a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and master emcee, known for compelling stories that ignite motivation and champion powerful change. Signature topics include magnetic podcast campaigns, AI innovation, market intelligence, and building brands beyond the founder.

Marc Bowker

Marc Bowker

Marc Bowker is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience as the owner of Alter Ego Comics, an award-winning comic book store located in downtown Lima, Ohio. With deep expertise in comic retail, Marc has helped shape the local and national comic book community, offering valuable insights into building a successful and sustainable business in the niche world of comics.

A certified Heroic Coach and personal development mentor, Marc specializes in guiding small business owners to increase their energy, productivity, and connection. Drawing from personal experience with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder after a nervous breakdown in 2016, Marc is dedicated to helping fellow entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of mental health while achieving peak performance in both business and life.

Jennifer Watson

Jennifer Watson

Jennifer Watson is an Emmy winning TV Personality, Global Marketing and Social Media Strategist, a Meteorologist on The Weather Channel, Speaker and Podcaster. Jennifer is a dynamic talent with a passion for every aspect of digital media from building brand strategies, creating content plans, to getting executive buy-in. She motivates audiences from the stage and drives engagement, including launching numerous Facebook Live campaigns for the biggest weather brand, garnering millions of views. She has been featured in Chief Content Marketer Magazine, and on stage at Content Marketing World, Social Fresh, Social Media Marketing World and Social Shake-Up to name a few.

Cindy Dodd

Cindy Dodd

Cindy Dodd is an award-winning marketing leader, LinkedIn authority expert, and global speaker who has helped over 150,000 professionals and 1,000 businesses elevate their visibility, build authority, and generate leads and clients on LinkedIn.

As the Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of PEMA.io, one of the fastest-growing marketing agencies in the U.S. (ranked #526 on the Inc. 5000 List), Cindy leads global campaigns that connect ambitious brands with high-value clients through strategy, storytelling, and human-centered marketing.

Recognized by SUCCESS Magazine, FOX, and INC, and named one of SUCCESS Magazine’s Top 50 Women of Influence (2025), Cindy is passionate about helping leaders transform their online presence into a platform for influence and opportunity.

Her signature talks and workshops teach professionals how to go from invisible to in-demand—reframing LinkedIn as a stage for leadership, not just a profile. With her mix of data-driven insight and down-to-earth delivery, Cindy empowers audiences to own their worth, show up with confidence, and position themselves as their greatest asset, including generating inbound leads through LinkedIn.

Jaiden Johnston

Jaiden Johnston

Tony Christensen

Tony Christensen

Tony Christensen is the co-founder of Brick Social, a 7-figure international eCommerce growth agency responsible for billions of impressions and millions in monthly ad spend for its clients. Tony helps brands stand out by reverse-engineering virality and crafting bold, memorable creative. As the youngest child, he learned early how to get attention; now he teaches brands how to do it at scale.

An international speaker and unapologetic data nerd, Tony specializes in virality, performance creative, and online selling. He has managed hundreds of millions in ad spend and has built a reputation for breaking down complex marketing ideas into simple, actionable strategies that drive revenue.

Ben Albert

Ben Albert

Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC, founder of the GrowGetters ONLY Collective, and host of the internationally recognized podcast Real Business Connections.

Through his companies, Ben empowers growth-minded leaders with strategic marketing, podcast production, and community-building resources. Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping others achieve their potential. He is on a mission to move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time.

Katie Brinkley

Katie Brinkley

Katie Brinkley is revolutionizing social media marketing with her less is more approach. With over 19 years expertise, Katie has developed a unique 4 post strategy that helps clients achieve more growth while posting less. This game-changing method leverages Katie’s platform-agnostic storytelling tactics tailored to each brand’s goals. From implementing social media growth for AT&T and DirecTV to providing done-for-you services for solopreneurs, Katie understands social media’s evolution. Blending journalism and social media savvy, Katie helps clients attract their ideal audience and drive measurable results efficiently.

Tracy Phillips

Tracy Phillips

Tracy Phillips is an Emmy-nominated video and visibility expert who has harnessed her 23 years of video production experience and award-winning documentary skills to help businesses create testimonial videos that do the selling, recruiting, or fundraising for them.

Tracy is celebrated for her unmatched expertise, her quick wit, and her boundless enthusiasm for guiding her clients and students in the effective use of video to impact both internal and global audiences.

Her signature ‘laugh & learn’ style of presenting has made her one of the most sought-after speakers, trainers, and workshop facilitators in her field.

Tracy’s client roster boasts New York Times best-selling authors, top players in the real estate industry, and Fortune 500 companies.

Ryan Koral

Ryan Koral

I’m Ryan Koral.
I’ve been running a video production business for over 20 years. When I started, I had a camera, a dream, and absolutely zero business skills. I was undercharging, overworking, and making it up as I went – which is a nice way of saying I was stressed out of my mind.

Since then, I’ve built a 7-figure production company (Tell Studios), coached hundreds of filmmakers, and recorded almost 500 episodes (with over a million downloads) of this podcast – all to help video pros like you charge what you’re worth, build systems that don’t require you to be “on” 24/7, and actually enjoy the business you’re building.

No hype. No hustle culture. Just real strategies from someone who’s been in the trenches and is still in them.

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