An American entrepreneur initially started his career as a management consultant, but left this post to pursue a career in fitness, opening his first gym at 23. Within three years, he and his wife established six gym locations, later developing a boutique gym model, which they licensed to 5000+ gyms worldwide. The couple established a supplement and software company to support their gym network, selling a 66% stake for $46.2M in 2021. They then founded a private equity firm, Acquisition.com, managing 16 companies with a collective annual revenue of $200M by 2023. The duo now focuses on providing business education, publishing books and free courses for entrepreneurs.

The subject is an optimist who mentors leaders and organizations on inspiring people. His thought leadership has been engaged by entities ranging from Congress members and foreign ambassadors, to businesses like Microsoft and 3M. His ideas have been presented across various sectors including Hollywood and the Pentagon. He has authored two influential books on leadership. He is often quoted by national publications and regularly shares inspirational messages on Twitter. His teachings emphasize the power of understanding and communicating the 'why' behind every action and decision.

Tim Ferriss is an acclaimed author, investor, and business innovation guru. Recognized as one of Fast Company's 'Most Innovative Business People' and Fortune's '40 under 40', he has advised early-stage technology companies, such as Uber and Facebook. Ferriss has authored four #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, with 'The 4-Hour Workweek' being his flagbearer. His 'The Tim Ferriss Show' podcast made him 'the Oprah of audio'. Ferriss graduated from Princeton University in 2000, studying language acquisition and East Asian Studies. He honed his non-fiction writing with Pulitzer Prize winner, John McPhee.

The individual is a seasoned entrepreneur, who owns seven private companies, a real estate firm with assets over $5 billion, and is recognised as a leading crowdfunder, having raised $880 million via social media. He featured on Discovery Channel's 'Undercover Billionaire', aiming to build a million-dollar business in 90 days. With his 11 business books topping New York Times bestseller list, his work 'The 10X Rule' led to the creation of the 10X Global Movement and the 10X Growth Conference, the world's biggest business and entrepreneurship conference. This real estate mogul also gives back to society through a non-profit foundation for underprivileged youth.

The entrepreneur gained financial success by expanding his family's wine business from a $3M to a $60M venture in five years before launching VaynerMedia, a popular digital agency. He has made strategic investments in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Uber, and Birchbox. He also co-founded VaynerRSE, a $25M investment fund. He hosts the #AskGaryVee Show, offering advice on entrepreneurship, based on his personal experiences. He is a respected public speaker and has received recognition by Fortune and Crain’s 40 under 40 lists. His life and accomplishments have been profiled in several major publications.

Ray Dalio, founder and co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, has built the world's largest and highest performing hedge fund in the past 40 years. He is the author of Principles, a number one New York Times Bestseller and Amazon Business Book of the Year. Appearing on Time 100's list of the world's most influential people and Bloomberg Markets' list of 50 most influential individuals, Dalio resides with his family in Connecticut.

Escaping from the Iranian Revolution of 1978, Patrick Bet-David ended up in a German refugee camp before migrating to America. After serving in the U.S Army and being introduced to entrepreneurship, he launched his own companies. As the CEO of PHP Agency, Inc. and Valuetainment Media, LLC, and a 4x published author, Bet-David has over 10 million followers across different media platforms. Known for his engaging, provocative content, he covers a diverse range of topics on his successful YouTube channel, Valuetainment. His partnerships include famous personalities like Gabriel Brenner, Oscar De La Hoya, and Atalaya Capital Management.

Daniel Kahneman is an influential Israeli-American psychologist renowned for his work on judgment psychology, decision-making, and behavioral economics. Born in 1934, his influential theories challenge traditional assumptions of human rationality in economic theory. Kahneman's research, often in collaboration with Amos Tversky, established a cognitive understanding of human errors due to heuristics and biases. Kahneman received the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and was recognized by Foreign Policy magazine as a top global thinker. The Pierre Charron Award recipient and professor emeritus at Princeton University also wrote bestselling book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow".

Graham Stephan, raised in Santa Monica, California, began his prominent real estate career post his 18th birthday, joining Coldwell Banker Previews International in 2008. Having sold over $135 million in residential real estate, he's also appeared on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles" and Netflix's "Selling Sunset." Stephan additionally maintains a successful YouTube channel with over 1.4 million subscribers, recognized by Forbes among the top YouTube channels for making money.

Allan Dib is a successful serial entrepreneur, innovative marketer, and bestselling author, who has created and expanded several businesses across different industries. Despite intense competition in the telecommunications sector, one of his startups was recognized as one of Australia's fastest growing companies just four years post-launch, making it into BRW's Fast 100 list. Dib is dedicated to helping businesses harness technology and marketing to accelerate growth. He is a popular business coach, consultant, and speaker, offering his proven strategies and advanced tactics globally.

Codie owns Contrarian Capital, a successful business portfolio. After a decade of investing through Wall Street and private equity, she desired a more tangible business experience that wasn't tied to long working hours. Codie now focuses on guiding others in unconventional methods of making money and building businesses, challenging the belief that financial success is hard to achieve. She shares stories of people who found their financial freedom outside the 9 to 5 structure. Contact her for business inquiries at [email protected].

Brandon Turner is a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor, boasting over 700 rental units and countless rehabs in his portfolio. He serves as Vice President of BiggerPockets, co-hosts the BiggerPockets Podcast, and has authored four books including 'The Book on Rental Property Investing'. Turner regularly features in prominent publications like Forbes and Money Magazine, advocating for real estate investment and financial freedom. He is also an avid traveller, splitting his time between his Hawaiian home and other global destinations.

The author is a Columbia University graduate, holding a master's, M.Phil., and Ph.D. in history. He has published numerous books, including two New York Times bestsellers: "Meltdown" and "The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History." His most recent works are "Rollback" and "Nullification." He lives with his wife and four daughters in Topeka, Kansas. You can find more information and his full biography on his website, www.TomWoods.com/about, along with details of his upcoming appearances and access to free audio, video, and articles.

A serial entrepreneur began his first online venture during his wrestling days at Boise State University. Within a year of graduation, he had already sold over a million dollars' worth of his own products from his basement. For more than a decade, he has been starting and growing online businesses. He owns a software firm, a supplement company, a coaching company and is a top-ranked affiliate. The scion also created DotComSecrets to assist entrepreneurs globally in launching, promoting and expanding their online businesses.

Ken, author of best-selling real estate books and contributor to The Real Book of Real Estate, wrote his fourth book, The Sleeping Giant, to inspire people to create businesses that foster financial freedom and job growth. He hosted a Facebook contest, offering $5000 and a year-long mentorship to help one winner launch their business idea. An active member of several entrepreneurial organizations, Ken has held multiple board positions, including President. He frequently speaks at industry events and writes for industry blogs. Ken is committed to charity, serving on advisory boards and supporting various foundations. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Brendan Kane is a forward-thinking strategist for Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and brands, specializing in audience engagement. He began his career at Lakeshore Entertainment, pioneering the company's first influencer campaign and working on films generating a $685m worldwide gross. Kane later developed platforms and applications for high-profile clients such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna, accessed by over 50 million people globally. He co-created an advertising technology with MTV, utilized by companies like MGM, Lionsgate, and Sony. Past roles include Vice President of Digital for Paramount Pictures and leading a major social optimization firm. Known for acquiring a million followers in under 30 days, Kane wrote bestseller One Million Followers to share his methods.

Dr. Michael Salla is a renowned scholar with expertise on international politics, conflict resolution, and U.S. foreign policy. He has held academic appointments at several institutions, including American University and George Washington University in Washington D.C., and Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Dr. Salla, who holds a Ph.D in Government, has authored multiple books on international politics, and is credited with pioneering 'exopolitics', a field studying political processes associated with extraterrestrial life. Salla has written a series of best-selling books on the subject. He is the Founder of the Exopolitics Institute.

The individual is the Chief Evangelist of Canva, an online graphic design tool, and served previously as an adviser in Google's Motorola business unit. He was also Chief Evangelist of Apple. Besides his corporate roles, he has written 11 books including APE, What the Plus!, and Enchantment. His academic background includes a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

Gary Keller is the executive chairman of kwx and Keller Williams Realty, encompassing all Keller Williams affiliates and subsidiaries. His multiple best-selling books have featured on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal lists. With copies sold exceeding 5.4 million globally, Keller has earned a distinguished place in real estate literature.

Howard Marks is the co-founder and chairman of Los Angeles-based investment firm, Oaktree Capital Management, which boasts $80 billion under management. Academically, Marks achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the Wharton School and solidified his background by gaining an MBA in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Chicago.

Jake Knapp, author of "Make Time" and "Sprint", is renowned for creating the design sprint during his decade at Google and Google Ventures. He has mentored 150+ companies such as Slack, Uber, New York Times and LEGO, teaching his process. He is based in San Francisco where he resides with his family.

The CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform designed to foster growth among small businesses, is also acclaimed as a successful author. His most popular work is the best-selling book 'Building a StoryBrand'. Apart from being a business expert and a writer, he also hosts the Business Made Simple podcast. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter.

Marty Cagan, founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group, is a renowned figure in the tech industry who was previously an executive at notable companies like Hewlett-Packard, Netscape, and eBay. His expertise spans product management, software development, product marketing, user experience design, software testing, and general management. He also offers guidance to tech organizations via SVPG. A prominent author, his written works include "INSPIRED: How To Create Tech Products Customers Love", "EMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products", and "TRANSFORMED: Moving To The Product Operating Model". He is also a distinguished keynote speaker.

The James B. Duke Professor of Psychology & Behavioral Economics at Duke University, creator of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. Author of New York Times bestsellers Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, and others. Involved in startup companies including Lemonade, Shapa, and Irrational Capital. Co-created the documentary (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies and in process of developing an NBC TV series, "The Irrational", based on his life and book Predictably Irrational. Recently released a book MISBELIEF: WHAT MAKES RATIONAL PEOPLE BELIEVE IRRATIONAL THINGS, examining the concept of misbelief, perspective distortions influencing our perception of the world.

The founder of The Vanguard Group, Inc. launched the firm in 1974, subsequently serving as CEO until 1996 and later Senior Chairman until 2000. Prior to this, he was associated with a predecessor company since 1951, right after graduating from Princeton University. Vanguard, one of the largest mutual fund organizations globally, boasts over 100 mutual funds, including Vanguard 500 Index Fund that he founded in 1975. Institutional Investor honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award and TIME magazine listed him among the world's 100 most influential people in 2004. He received the Woodrow Wilson Award for distinguished service in 1999.

A real estate investor, corporate executive, author and salesman, our subject attained financial independence and built a successful real estate business within three years of finishing college. This was achieved through strong money management, careful risk-taking, and hard work. Seeking to empower others with these tools, his objective is to help individuals replicate his success within 3-5 years, enabling them the freedom to pursue any career, start any business, travel anywhere, or achieve retirement at a young age.

Richard Bienstock is a New York Times best-selling author known for his definitive works on the music industry. With a background as senior editor of Guitar World magazine and executive editor of Guitar Aficionado magazine, he has contributed to many reputed publications including the Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone. He has authored and co-authored several books, including Nöthin' But a Good Time, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, and Slash: An Intimate Portrait. His compelling narratives have gained recognition within the '80s rock music scene.

Lyn Alden is a renowned investment and macroeconomic analyst offering research for diverse investors through her platform, lynalden.com. Her unique expertise combines engineering and finance, focusing on energy and monetary system analysis. Besides research publishing, Alden holds positions on the board of Swan.com and acts as an advisor to venture capital firm ego death capital.

Don Norman is a distinguished designer known for his focus on the intersection of people and technology. Noted by Business Week as one of "the world's most influential designers," Norman's influence spans books, lectures, and consultations. He has held numerous esteemed positions, such as Vice President at Apple, and has been honored with multiple degrees and awards. His prolific work includes renowned books like "The Design of Everyday Things" and "Design for a Better World". Norman asserts the importance of design in solving pressing global issues, emphasizing it as a tool to understand and address human behavior. Find his work at www.jnd.org.

Tori Dunlap is a globally recognized finance and career expert, author, and podcaster. After saving $100k by 25, she left her corporate marketing job to establish Her First $100K, a platform dedicated to combating financial inequality by empowering women with resources to manage their finances. Her work spans roles such as author (upcoming book "Financial Feminist"), host of #1 business podcast "Financial Feminist", and co-creator of the Treasury investment education platform. Tori's impressive collaborations include Dell, Blackrock, and even The White House. Her unique financial advice has drawn in 3.5m followers on social media and her story has gone viral several times.

Thomas J. DiLorenzo is an esteemed economist and author, best known for "The Real Lincoln" and "How Capitalism Saved America". He serves as a professor of economics at Maryland's Loyola College and is a senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute. DiLorenzo has contributed to major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Washington Post. He resides in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Michael P. Foley is a renowned Professor of Patristics in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University. He is known for his work as a Catholic theologian, an author, editor, and a mixologist. His extensive list of works includes over a dozen books and approximately 400 articles on a wide range of subjects such as sacred liturgy, St. Augustine of Hippo, and contemporary film and culture.

Natalie Y. Gutiérrez, LMFT is the founder of Mindful Journeys Marriage & Family Therapy PLLC and a licensed therapist specializing in helping BIPOC survivors of complex trauma. A certified internal family systems therapist and prospective trainer at the IFS Institute, she combines psychotherapy, activism, and curanderismo in her work. With more than 23,000 Instagram followers, she shares her healing and empowerment journey. She currently lives in New York.

Rob Fitzpatrick is an author, entrepreneur, and business mentor. Over 14 years, he's run numerous small businesses and shared his knowledge in three handbooks: The Mom Test, The Workshop Survival Guide, and Write Useful Books. His books are studied at Harvard, MIT, and UCL, while companies like SkyScanner and Shopify utilize them for training. Having run training programs for companies like HP and Sony Mobile, he's also helped mentor numerous startups. His advice is practical and proven. Fitzpatrick also shares insights via short YouTube videos and more information about him can be found at robfitz.com.

Justin L. Barrett is a prominent experimental psychologist specializing in the scientific study of religion and its philosophical and theological impacts. He is currently the President of Blueprint 1543 and holds a professorship at St Andrews University School of Divinity. He has previously served in various educational institutions including Oxford University, Fuller Theological Seminary, University of Michigan, and Calvin University. He has authored and edited many scholarly publications and books such as Why Would Anyone Believe in God?, Cognitive Science, Religion, and Theology: From Human Minds to Divine Minds, and Born Believers: The Science of Childhood Religion among others.

The author of international bestseller, "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has greatly influenced the world's perspective on money and investing. He criticizes traditional advice, such as getting a good job and saving money, as redundant and defective. The "Rich Dad" series has sold over 27 million copies internationally. The author also co-wrote "Why We Want You To Be Rich - Two Men - One Message" with Donald Trump, which debuted at number one on The New York Times bestsellers list. Prior to his writing career, he created the educational board game CASHFLOW 101 and founded an international education company.