Business Strategy Summit™

Host and Event Speaker – Janet A. Johnson is a Transformational Leader, Management Consultant, Coach and Holistic Health Advocate with more than 20 years of strategic project and business management experience coupled with expertise in stress management, life coaching and mentoring. She is the founder of the Business Strategy Summit™ event, and proud owner of StrategyNook LLC, a consultancy that helps companies and individuals develop strategies and brands to improve performance and maximize growth. Janet believes the key to any business’ success is having the right tools, the right people, and the right blend of determination and expertise to get the job done. As a result, she employs a collaborative approach to helping clients and team members expand their “toolkit.”

Over the years, Janet has successfully managed and delivered a number of critical initiatives, for large companies such as Beckman Coulter, JetBlue Airways, and Cayman Airways, and has supported several small companies and entrepreneurs in their endeavors. She has a track record for improving organizations’ performance through project management delivery, with focus on organizational leadership, quality standards and strategic alignment. She has also worked with several non-profit organizations during their development stages, and assisted in successfully attaining their not-for-profit status from IRS. She continues to guide these organizations in a consultative mode.

A philanthropist at heart, Janet is the Founder of Sunny Plains Foundation and certified Director of a Holistic Health Stress, Anxiety and Depression Recovery Program. Also, she currently serves as Vice President responsible for Strategic Planning for Education Foundation for Children’s Care (EFCCI); Board Member of Saving Orphans Through Healthcare and Outreach (SOHO) and a member of their Business Advisory Committee; and also a past Board Member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) South Florida Chapter.

Janet holds a Master of Science in Management with dual emphases on Project Leadership & Management, and Organizational Leadership from Regis University, with Graduate Academic Certificates in Executive Project Management and Strategic Business Management. She is also certified as a Project Management Professional, Agile Coach, and Life and Health Coach. Janet holds memberships in the International Coaching Federation, the Association for Business Process Management Professionals International, the International Institute for Business Analysis, and the Society for Human Resource Management.

VIP Real Talk Panel Speaker – Ali Mehdaoui founded Mehdaoui Enterprise in 2014 from the collaboration of traditional business experience and the online business development opportunities. His 15 years career has catapulted a consulting, training, and marketing firm with every aspect of business solutions a client/partner needs to start, grow or scale up a successful company. Today, Mehdaoui Enterprise ranks #7 CEO in the global work ranking on online and media companies. Ali believes that his versatile experience in traditional brick and mortar companies with successful exit strategies gave him firsthand experience to result-based processes.

His achievements include:

• 2014: Top earner and producer award (Association of Network Marketing Pros)
• 2015: Featured in Networking Times Magazine.
• 2016: Consulted for Code Green Solar. Took them from $12M a year to $200M a year in 12 months
• 2017: Authored “The Lying Network Marketer” Sold globally over 47k copies in first year.
• 2017: Featured in MLM Nation (1 million listeners)
• 2017: Six Sigma Management Institute C-level training by Sandra Harry
• 2017: Created, ran, and managed YIPPI’s IPO initiative for Nasdaq listing (They have been public since)
• 2017: Worked with Dr. Roni DeLuz and Steve Harvey’s team to launch a health and wellness program.
• 2017: Spoke at our first TEDx
• 2018: spoke at more than 100 conferences/conventions
• 2018: Launched Influencer Attraction Media and trained over 55k entrepreneurs. (Sold in 2022)
• 2019: Launched the Young Entrepreneur project and trained in 7 countries in five languages.
• 2020: Launched “Your Strategic Partner Podcast”
• 2020: Release “The Lying Network Marketer the Audiobook” with updated and double the content. (100k downloads in year 1)
• 2021: Named the LA tribune and NY weekly Top Thought Leaders to Watch Out For.
• 2021: Featured on “Market Watch”, “Yahoo Finance”
• 2022: Acquired multiple companies to create a full in-house business solutions company – Social Media Management, Public Relations, Digital Solutions, Event Coordination, Funding, Virtual Assistant Services, Corporate Consulting, and Business Mentoring
• 2022: Featured on “The Napoleon Hill Foundation” “Can You Think & Grow Rich” on Roku TV
• 2023: Ranked 14th out 625 Top World Ranking CEO’s in media and online companies
• 2023: Won World Excellence Bizz Award from World Confederation of Business for 3 categories:
  o Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Results Achiever

VIP Real Talk Panel Speaker – Meet Dr. Erin Oksol, The Success Psychologist, a true force in the fields of neuroscience, mindset, sales, influence, and the psychology of success. As a renowned psychologist, high-performance success coach, CEO, No.1 best-selling author, speaker, and sales and leadership trainer, Dr. Erin is your go-to expert for transforming individuals and teams into high-performing powerhouses. With her exact pathway to elevate thinking, feeling, and execution, she’s here to help you and your organization thrive.

She has been awarded Nevada’s Professional Saleswoman of the Year and one of Nevada’s Top 20 Most Powerful Women.  She has worked with companies including Facebook and Microsoft and was named one of the 125 leaders globally to follow in 2022 by SUCCESS magazine.  Dr. Erin lives in Reno, NV with her husband and three children. 

VIP Real Talk Panel Speaker – Dr. Anthony Stroman is a Transformational Leader, Financial Health Consultant, Holistic Health Advocate, and the Founder of Stroman Enterprises, Inc. His mission is to destroy debt and create generational wealth through education by teaching financial literacy, as well guiding individuals to better health.

Dr. Anthony’s background includes banking and finance. He is a certified Financial Educator, Certified Instructor in Credit Education and Debt Elimination, and is currently a member of Toastmasters International, Georgia Consortium for Personal Financial Literacy and former Vice President of Credit Professionals International of Atlanta. As a Health Coach with 20 years experience in Chronic Disease and Cancer Prevention Education, he guides others to improved health and well-being.

Dr. Anthony conducts seminars across the country with faith-based and community organizations, corporations, small businesses and non-profits. He has appeared throughout the country on radio and television shows focusing on helping people free themselves from the shackles of compromised health, bad debt and credit mismanagement.

VIP Real Talk Panel Speaker – Dr. Stan “Breakthrough” Harris. At age 6 young Stan was beaten, tarred and feathered by a teenage gang. He started in Martial Arts (Isshin’ryu Karate) to learn how to protect himself, now 41 years later, out of 6 billion people in the world, he is one of less than 100 people, who have attained the highest honors, the 10th degree Black Belt. He has been inducted into the Black belt Hall of Fame, as well as the Motivational Speakers Hall of fame with GetMotivation.com.

He has driven over 2 million miles using a combination of his martial art skills, along with his energetic speaking ability to move crowds as large as 17,000. He has spoken in all 50 States and 27 Countries earning as much as $47,000 in one hour! He teaches and practices self discipline. On one occasion, he fasted for 102 days on nothing but water and juice and lost 100 pounds.

He has been a College Professor with a Doctorate in Divinity and a PHD in Martial Arts, a Successful Network Marketer, and now a Life and Business Trainer/Coach. He has been to the top of 6 different Network marketing or Home based business companies. He built an organization recently from 0 to 22,826 distributors in only five short months resulting in a 6 figure a month income.

He is perhaps the most entertaining, enlightening, and electrifying speaker on the circuit today. He has Co-authored 4 best selling books with people like Donald Trump, Les Brown, Suze Orman, T. Harv Eker, Zig Ziglar, Dan Kennedy etc. His 5th book is out entitled, “Your Break Through Is Guaranteed” subtitled 7 steps to insure your Break Through in every area of life.

He is the Spokesperson, and/or Training Director for several companies. He has done numerous radio interviews and TV shows. He married Nadia, the Woman of his dreams, they have four children and now reside in Argyle, Texas. Dr Break Through believes, you may be just one step from a massive Break Through! His life is dedicated to helping you break through every barrier that tries to hinder you physically, emotionally, spiritually or financially.

Main Event Speaker – Dee Bowden is a Revenue Recovery Specialist, founder of BCS Solutions, and author of Collect the Cash. She works with small businesses who want to solve their cash flow problems. She is on a mission to keep businesses in business. 

After collecting $6Million dollars in 60 days while working for a small IT company, Dee recognized small businesses also fall prey to revenue loss because they don’t collect the outstanding invoices.   

Her revenue recovery strategies have been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, VIP Global, and Black Enterprise and Thrive Global Magazines. Dee also shared this training with the Professional Photographers of America.

Main Event Speaker – Velton Showell is an internationally acclaimed Speaker, Trainer, Author, and Business Consultant, who is celebrated for his unparalleled wit and wisdom. With expertise in Leadership, Organizational Development, Sales, Marketing, and exceptional Customer Experience, he forges deep connections with his audiences worldwide. Delivering dynamic, entertaining messages that resonate across the globe, Velton captivates listeners with his humor and practical techniques. Seamlessly blending research, theory, and real-life experience, he urges individuals to take control of their businesses and lives by harnessing the power of their minds – the human body’s strongest muscle. Velton challenges his audiences to shatter conventional thinking and broaden their horizons. With an invigorating call to action, he inspires them to think bigger, dream more audaciously, and unlock their boundless potential.

Velton has been featured in Virtual CEO Society, Black Meetings & Tourism, Collinson Media Events, and Leadership Dynamics Academy.

Main Event Speaker – Krishnendu DCosta

Krishnendu DCosta is the Founder of Shaanan Portfolio Management (a boutique incubator firm) company and it’s subsidiary Squarelion Agency, which offers solutions in digital marketing and branding, design, dynamic webshop and portal development, AI automation framework development around BOTs.

Kris has been a motivational speaker, trainer, executive lead in his career. He has trained over 1000 trainees in communications and other vocational skills.

In the past he has worked with MNCs and corporates like Duckback,Wipro and Dell.

Krish is passionate about bringing a right blend of brick and mortar services in business with correct implementation of technology. Apart from being a prolific orator, he is a motivational speaker, has been a radio host on Times FM in Kolkata, India, hosted a short series television show in Suriname, a singer, writer, actor and dancer.

Main Event Speaker – Sudipta Das is the Founder of Bixpand.ai, the most simple, Interactions based, and affordable sales acceleration platform for Small Businesses. He is a dynamic leader with a passion for technology and innovation. With a career spanning over a decade in the IT industry, Sudipta has consistently demonstrated expertise in software development, project management, and leadership.

Sudipta began his journey as a software engineer, honing his skills in coding and problem-solving. He quickly ascended the ranks, assuming roles of increasing responsibility and impact. Throughout his career, Sudipta has worked on a diverse array of projects, from web and mobile application development to complex software solutions for enterprise clients.

One of Sudipta’s key strengths lies in their ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. His excellent communication and interpersonal skills have allowed him to effectively lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project goals.

Sudipta is also known for his adaptability and dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. His have a track record of successfully implementing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to drive efficiency and innovation within organizations.

In addition to his technical prowess, Sudipta is a lifelong learner, holding several certifications in project management and software development. His commitment to professional growth and development is evident in his continuous pursuit of knowledge.

Sudipta Das is not just a technologist, but also a visionary leader who thrives on challenges and strives for excellence. With a proven track record of delivering results and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems.

Main Event Speaker (Brand Messaging Expert) – Meet Zach Messler

Zach’s the brand messaging guy.

He helps founders know what to say and how to say it so they attract more buyers and sell more stuff.

A messaging mentor with the global Founder Institute tech accelerator, Zach spent 20 years leading product marketing for B2B technology start-ups, Unicorns, and even a few coulda-beens.

He connected products and services and ideas to the needs and desires of buyers, and taught non-technical sales pros how to explain complex software in a way that consistently moved a buying audience to act…to the tune of more than $2 BILLION in software revenue.

A big fan of Aristotle, Zach has a degree in Philosophy, which he used, in part, to come up with the Clarity Questions; three big-rock questions that—when answered the right way—get clients’ messaging crystal clear.

Today, he uses the same proven 3-question methodology so his founder clients get clear with what they say in their marketing and sales, and attract more of the right buyers.

When he’s not working with founders on buyer attraction, Zach enjoys zipping around the DC Metro region in his all-time favorite material possession, a 15-year-old Subaru, complete with a 6-speed manual transmission and a custom engine (which gets him to 60 mph in a shade under 4 seconds).