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Mr. Sexpo Talks PR and Marketing David Ross, often referred to as Mr. Sexpo, conceived and launched the adult entertainment exhibition, Sexpo – Health, Sexuality and Lifestyle Expo in Australia, in 1996, before expanding to South Africa in 2007 and London in 2015. After the sale of Sexpo, with no ongoing involvement with the event, David says now is the right time to tell his life story. David’s newfound spare time is being utilised to fulfil public speaking engagements and write his tell-all autobiography, detailing his 36 years inside the adult industry bubble, including 18 years as Mr. Sexpo, and stints at iconic (and infamous) clubs, such as Ladies for Gentlemen, Top of the Town, Daily Planet and Simply Irresistible. David was also involved in the leading adult industry retail chain, Club X, and served as president of the (Australian) Adult Entertainment Industry Association. David’s story is a salacious tale of sex industry savvy and what really goes on behind the facade of the adult entertainment industry; from boardroom to backstage, all will be revealed. David faced much opposition in bringing the Sexpo brand to market, finding it necessary to become very creative with the way he presented the concept to venues, media, potential exhibitors and partners, as well as the general public. David is the perfect choice for those looking for a speaker to deliver an important message of resilience and forward-thinking marketing, combined with innovative public relations techniques, via a meaningful and attention grabbing presentation. With a solid background in public relations and marketing, he speaks to the determination and skills required to bring a major event to fruition, particularly in an environment of discrimination and bias. Also, he explains how the final product presented to the public was shaped out of the necessity to attract women to an event that could so easily have been seen as a male dominated sleaze fest. David also covers the lighter side of working in such a fascinating business and what originally brought him to ‘the industry’. A true never-say-die story of persistence and determination; one that demonstrates that you can, with the correct packaging, make a silk purse out of a sow's ear! David has been a much-called-upon spokesperson for the adult entertainment industry for more than 36 years and served on the Victorian Government’s Adult Industry Advisory Committee. His numerous media credits range in diversity from morning television to late-night chat shows, from major newspaper news articles to feature pieces, from the ABC’s AM and The World Today programs to morning and drive radio appearances. David’s presentation is inspirational, entertaining and humorous. It’s designed for adults with an open mind; adults who understand that no matter what the product/service, packaging, presentation and messaging are all important. Unique in its subject matter, it’s a real eye opener!
$251 - $1,500
Hello, I’m Sara and I am a customer service specialist and trainer. I am dedicated to helping people gain the skills they need to succeed in their professional life, by encouraging them to enjoy learning through fun and practical courses. With over 15 years experience in customer service in luxury environments, including 5-star hotels, I have something to share that can help others achieve a goal (like increasing the number of loyal customers and referral) or solve a problem (like reducing the number of complaints, or missed sales). My training draws on direct experience in delighting customers, and building rapport with them, and my knowledge has been acquired by overcoming real daily challenges. I created Hodos Training so I can help people develop the fundamentals of customer services, sales and time management skills. Experience shows candidates transform my courses into a lifestyle, finding their own unique way to put their learning into practice at work. I have something unique to share: helping others to be excellent in their job. My experiences have changed my professional life for the better, and I want to show you how the same learning could benefit your organisation.
$1,501 - $5,000
Kannan Solayappan grew up in Chennai in Southern India and earned his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at a university in Bangalore. He then worked for 15 months in an Indian nylon factory as a graduate engineer. In the late 1980s, he saw the promise of computers and went to Australia to study computer science, graduating with a master’s in 1992. He then got married and came to work in the U.S. Starting as a software developer in the San Francisco Bay area, he moved to Minnesota in 1998 and has been a software consultant here for over 20 years now. In these years he has worked in most of the major companies in Minnesota, including IBM, Mayo Clinic, American Express, Cargill, 3M, United Health Care, Medtronic, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo. He lives in Eagan with his wife, Vallikannu, who works as a banker in Wells Fargo. Kannan was first drawn to world affairs in 1979 when he encountered Henry Kissinger’s book White House Years by way of excerpts in Time Magazine. He was especially fascinated by Kissinger’s placement of political events in the grand sweep of history. Kannan’s interests expanded over the years to include intellectual history, philosophy, and area studies, especially in Europe, India, and the Middle East. His perspective was also shaped by a wide array of life experiences, including as an international student, when he shared apartments with immigrants (possibly illegal!) from Muslim countries and worked as a kitchenhand, waiter, laborer, and market research interviewer to support himself. He has also spent time in Nigeria and Singapore. All of these experiences inform the pan-civilizational approach Kannan brings to politics and history in his book, Modernity, Civilizations and the Truth, and he looks forward to sharing his interests and views as a Great Decisions speaker.
$251 - $1,500
David Lipan has dedicated his career to the service industry, where he combines discipline, professionalism, and steady effort. With nine years of experience, including three in fine dining, he has strengthened his hospitality skills while earning a Level 1 Wine Sommelier certification. Fluent in Spanish and English, he focuses on consistent guest satisfaction. At twenty-seven, he is committed to learning and advancing in environments where details and service quality define success. David showed ambition and persistence early in life through sports and academics. Golf was a central pursuit, and his involvement in basketball, baseball, and soccer helped him build confidence and competitive drive. These experiences taught him how to handle challenges under pressure and stay consistent when results mattered most. His achievements in golf, including regional victories, reflected an intense focus that later became part of his professional approach in hospitality and guest service. Lipan gained practical lessons about responsibility from his first jobs at a young age. Shoveling snow in his neighborhood and refereeing soccer games taught him to be dependable and disciplined. His later work as a caddy at a country club exposed him to hospitality standards, requiring attentiveness and professionalism. Advancement to the highest caddy level showed his ability to meet expectations, laying the groundwork for his future in service-focused roles and customer care. David Lipan pursued higher education with studies in Business Management and a minor in Spanish, gaining recognition on the Dean’s List and earning scholarships. His final semester included a finance project that introduced him to investment strategy. The challenge of managing stock decisions in a volatile market helped him understand risk and discipline. These lessons extended beyond academics, shaping an approach that values thoughtful decision-making, steady progress, and balancing effort and outcome in his career path. After graduation, David decided to pursue a career in the service industry, drawn to the opportunity to measure achievement by performance and effort. He adapted quickly to high-volume dining settings, where he developed sales, upselling, and guest satisfaction skills. His efforts were recognized through Employee of the Month awards and respect from supervisors and peers. These accomplishments reflected his reliability, ability to collaborate with teams, and commitment to creating positive experiences for every guest. David Lipan continues to set personal goals that complement his professional journey. He has traveled to many states across the United States and intends to visit all fifty, aiming to play golf in each one. He studies financial markets and continues refining his hospitality techniques alongside these pursuits.
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Bill Ulivieri: Bridging Traditional Investments and the Future of Finance. Bill Ulivieri began his journey in the financial markets in 1980 as a runner at the iconic Chicago Board of Trade. Quickly rising through the ranks, he transitioned to the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) as a market-maker pit trader, specializing in equity and index options. Over the next two decades, Bill honed his expertise, serving as a risk manager and upstairs trader, overseeing market-making specialist groups across seven U.S. options exchanges. An early advocate for fiduciary responsibility, Bill earned the prestigious Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst™ designation from FI360 in 2006. His thought leadership includes the influential article, The Future of Retirement Investing, published in the Journal of Financial Planning in 2009. Bill’s ability to simplify complex topics has made him a sought-after speaker and media guest. He’s shared his insights on national platforms, including “Business First” with Angela Miles, WBBM’s “Noon Business Hour,” The Hannah and Fred Show, and Relevant Radio. He’s also been featured on The Crypto Rundown and Georgetown University’s More Than Money podcast. In 2021, Bill’s innovative approach to financial services earned him the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Innovation from the Daily Herald Business Ledger. As the founder and managing director of Cenacle Capital Management, LLC, Bill helps clients navigate the evolving investment landscape by blending traditional financial tools with cutting-edge digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He also curates The Blockchain Advisor™ podcast and newsletter, offering thought-provoking analysis on cryptocurrency trends, Grayscale Investment products, and Coinbase Global. Bill is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Essential Estate Professional’s Toolkit for Recovering Cryptocurrency: What Happens to Cryptocurrency When Your Client Dies and the Vital Information Required Beforehand to Successfully Recover Assets, a must-read for estate planning attorneys and financial professionals. Whether speaking to financial professionals, estate planners, or forward-thinking investors, Bill’s engaging presentations deliver actionable insights and a clear roadmap for navigating the intersection of traditional and digital finance. For speaking engagements, contact him directly. #FinancialInnovation #EstatePlanning #DigitalAssets #ThoughtLeadership
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Software investor, marketing consultant to the best of the best. https://www.gallantdill.com/about/
More than $10,000
Dr. Debi Silber, Founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day (celebrated annually on September 1st), is an award winning speaker, and a 2-time #1 International bestselling author. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she’s dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence, and happiness they want most.
$5,001 - $10,000
Who am I? I'm a kid from the hood who was always in trouble for whistling, making "BEATS" and talking all the time. But, little did I know that talking was my super power and that music in my head was my inner-self telling me I was gifted in music. After being inspired by my first Black male teacher, I entered band and it changed everything. Able to play eight instruments without reading music and eventually learning how to read music, I got a band scholarship to the only HBCU in Oklahoma, Langston University. Instead of becoming a band teacher, I wanted to be an elementary teacher, because I wanted to inspire the next generation of students who loved making beats, whistling and talking. 20 years later, I now get the opportunity to talk for a living and inspire others with music, media, discussions AND talking? I'm truly living my wildest dreams! Your students, staff, faculty and participants can live the dream too.
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I am a business consultant with a background in Anthropology and Organizational Behaviour. I work with leaders to develop integration strategies for international hires while also teaching them how to leverage the cultural differences on their team. Using Anthropological theory, I approach people management and organizational behaviour from a niche perspective that has been practices for centuries, just never in a business context.
$251 - $1,500
Greg Mends is an Award-Winning Digital Marketer with over 10 years of experience in delivering customers through strategic Informational Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, PPC, E-Commerce, Radio, Billboard, Television Advertising, and Social Media services.
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I got my start in the dish pit of my parent's sports bar when back in '93. Since then I've worked in and often managed Kitchens in some very diverse environments across the US. From vegan Yoga centers in the Jungles of Hawaii to remote lodges in Alaska, I know the in's and out's of the industry in a way that's unlike most. For the past 9 years, I've built a loyal following on social media under the banner of CulinaryAnarchy.com with my blunt, yet heartfelt approach to food, cooking and a variety of subjects.
$251 - $1,500
A family man with ethical values, Rajesh Bothra holds his family in high esteem. His wife and two children are by his side in life moments . Rajesh Bothra hopes to give back to his family and society.
$0 - $250