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Duane Barney has used failure of an earlier business to learn and now shares that knowledge with others in the construction industry. What’s your story? I have been in the residential construction industry most of my career. It is a great business but ranks in public trust near the bottom. …

Mitch Russo is committed to the value of coaching in business. What’s your story? In 1985 I founded Timeslips Corp, which became the largest time tracking software company in the world. In 1994, Timeslips Corp was sold to Sage, for 8 figures. At Sage I ran all of Sage U.S. …

Casey Stubbs became interested in the stock market whilst in his teens, and has made trading his career. What’s your story? I started getting excited about the stock market when I was 16 years old. My dad showed me how it was possible to make money buying stocks. Ever since …

Phnam Bagley’s childhood dream of being an astrophysicist evolved into designing for the future and she loves it! What’s your story? I grew up in the projects outside Paris and drreamed of becoming an astrophysicist and an artist. I stumbled upon a design school and learned to design space habitats. …

Clisver Alvarez’ diagnosis of bipolar disorder when a teenager has driven her to help others with their mental health problems. What’s your story? Hello, a lot of people may know me as Clisver Alvarez mindset coach, writer mental health advocate, mom, but to me, I’m simply taking things as they …

Brooke Stuart’s commitment to the holistic approach really is holistic; she applies it in her personal life, her relationships and her practice. What’s your story? I knew I wanted to pursue a career that incorporated an holistic approach that I could no longer separate myself from after I gathered, learned …

Disillusion with life in the USA led to Robert Wagner buying a one-way ticket to Thailand, and his only regret is that he didn’t do it sooner! What’s your story? In 2015 I bought my first ticket ever out of the USA. It was a one-way ticket for Bangkok. I …

Realising that doing the next task, rather than worrying about the next-next task has enabled to Elizabeth Pampalone to grow her business helping others to grow theirs. What’s your story? I was homeschooled from grades K-12 and then went to a local college. I graduated college with a degree in …

Neelu Kaur has found her ideal role helping others in their aspirations. What’s your story? My work is at the intersection of leadership and wellness. I help individuals, teams, and organizations be more productive, peaceful, and purposeful. What excites you most about your industry? I am at an intersection of …

Not daunted by his youth, Phil Friedrich started his financial planning practice whilst still in his teens and helping others generate wealth remains his mission. What’s your story? At 19 years old I started a financial planning practice. Today I run a practice where we represent clients in 33 states. …