Our Speakers for the 2024 Spark Leadership Summit

We're excited to unveil our lineup of esteemed speakers for this year's Leadership Summit. Join us as industry leaders share insights on achieving business excellence in today's dynamic environment. From aligning thoughts with goals to leveraging cultural values and maximizing hiring potential, our speakers will inspire and equip you with actionable strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate your leadership journey.

Nancy Lyons

What You Think, Your Business Becomes

Join Ryan, a seasoned financial planner who has transformed his practice from inception to a thriving enterprise generating over $3 million annually. In this engaging workshop, Ryan delves into the power of focused intention and the profound impact of aligning your thoughts with your business objectives. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a clear vision, eliminate distractions, and harness the law of attraction to manifest your professional aspirations into reality. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this session promises actionable insights to empower your journey towards business success!

Brandy Ferrer

Connecting Through Culture: Leveraging Latino Values in Business

Delve into the critical importance of Latino core cultural values in enhancing business interactions. By examining key concepts such as Simpatía (friendliness), Personalismo (personal relationships), Respeto (respect), Familismo (family orientation), and Fatalismo (acceptance of fate), local business owners will gain valuable insights into forming deeper connections with Latino customers and clients. This discussion will demonstrate how incorporating these cultural values can improve communication, build trust, and foster enduring and successful business relationships.

Paul Melendez

Magnetic Branding: Maximizing Your Hiring Potential

Discover how to create a workplace where employees thrive and contribute to your business's success with Magnetic Branding. We will explore strategies for attracting top talent by building a compelling employer brand that not only attracts but retains skilled employees. Learn practical strategies effectively showcasing your company culture and optimizing recruitment processes. Gain insights from real-world examples to enhance your hiring success. 

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Keeping and Building The Team. How to Retain your Biggest Asset: Your People

In today's business climate, employees are constantly being tempted to jump ship. Savvy employers know that constantly hiring new staff slows productivity and is expensive. In this workshop, you'll find out what causes workers to leave and how to create a culture that inspires them to stay! Leadership coach, and media pro Greg Curtis Wakefield shares practical tips and his communication expertise to help you build and keep a great team.