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Desmond Clark is the Founder and President of Bear Down Logistics, a third-party brokerage that offers dispatching and warehousing solutions. After a successful 12-year NFL career, he became a global motivational speaker, accountability coach, two-time published author, and podcaster. Before founding Bear Down Logistics, Desmond was a Co-owner and Partner at The Insurance People, a full-service agency that assists businesses and fa...

Nancy Fateen is the President of Seizmic Inc., an engineering and consulting firm within the material handling industry. She is also the President of Submittal Services, Inc., which provides permit management services for the material handling industry. Nancy started her career in material handling at the age of 17 and has held roles in customer service, CAD drafting, accounting, and permit package preparation. 

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Danielle Neely is the Co-founder of KNC Marketing, where she creates custom marketing plans to help businesses increase sales. As a seasoned digital marketer, she has worked in the food service, manufacturing, automotive, finance, and nonprofit spaces. Danielle specializes in content creation, social media marketing, and digital advertising.

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Proactive communication and strategic marketing are key to busine...

Lenore Hirsch is the Owner of Laughing Oak Publications, where she self-publishes blogs on travel and restaurants, poetry, short stories, and books, including My Leash on Life and Laugh and Live. She was instrumental in founding the Napa Valley branch of the California Writers Club and has written columns and features for the Napa Valley Register. As a retired educator, Lenore taught middle schoolers with disabilities before becomi...

Yvonne Sams is the Director of Logistics at True Organic Products, an organic fertilizer manufacturer. With over 25 years of experience in the agricultural food and beverage industry, she has worked in supply chain management for companies, including G3 Enterprises, Frito Lay, Inc., E. & J. Gallo Winery, and Tyson Foods. Yvonne is also the Regional Director of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. 

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Joie Seldon is an emotional intelligence expert and life and career coach who helps professionals create self-enablement and boundaries, manage stress, take action, and communicate productively. With over 30 years of experience as an actor, acting teacher, and somatic therapist, Joie has coached professionals at organizations like NASA, AT&T, and Wells Fargo. She is also the author of EMOTIONS: An Owners Manual.

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Mark Hiddleson is the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions, Inc., a nationwide logistics company with industry-leading warehouse storage solutions. It provides clients with innovative products, facility layouts, and designs to optimize their logistics operations. With several decades of service experience in the warehousing and logistics industry, Mark has held leadership roles in several professional industry organizations. Usin...

Adam Webster is the President and CEO of Monterey Automation, a service provider company that supports automation in the life science industry. As an executive logistics and service manager, he transitioned from the automotive and racing service and logistics industry to a career in life science, specializing in lab automation, instrumentation, and robotics. Adam also serves on the board of directors at the National Auto Museum. 

Michael (Mick) Mankowski is the Managing Partner of Symphony Investment Partners, a global boutique for M&A strategy and licensing. In his role, he works with partners to identify strategic acquisitions and partnerships and develops licensing opportunities and strategies. Mick is also the President of SBL, Symphony Investment Partners’ licensing arm. Over the past 8 years with SBL, he has generated over $2.5 billion in licensed pro...

Joe Pallo is the Founder of Sell Nothing, a consulting company where he works with CEOs, EVPs, and sales professionals to grow their businesses by establishing emotional relationships with clients. As a professional speaker and coach, he has helped hundreds of top producers double their businesses. Joe is the best-selling author of How to Sell Nothing.

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People don’t want to be sold to; they want to buy. Alt...

Michael Burlace is the developer of Seizmic Engineering’s sister company, S-Mark, which specializes in the inspection portion of material handling projects, including pallet racks, mezzanines, conveyors, and automation initiatives. As an 18-year-old entrepreneur, he is the third generation of the Seizmic family business, specializing in innovation in the logistics and supply chain industry. Michael's entrepreneurial ventures span r...

Judy Hanna is a mother, grandmother, and educator of over 50 years. She has used music as a tool for innovative teaching in grade school and special education classes. Beyond music, Judy is passionate about history and language.

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Everyone has unique learning methods, and the teachers who can unlock each student’s pathway to equal education are exceptional and valued. Today’s guest has left an incredible leg...

Dennis Hoang is the COO and Co-Founder of Patturn, a company that aims to extend the life cycle of products, promote sustainability, and power circular shopping. With over a decade of expertise in reverse logistics and the returns industry, Dennis brings a wealth of experience to the table. Recognizing that solving the returns issue is not only crucial for a company's financial success but also for the planet's well-being, Dennis l...

Kevin Lawton is the host and Founder of The New Warehouse podcast, where he champions the belief that warehouses are downright sexy. The podcast provides insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation, and logistics industry, offering a unique blend of industry expertise and an infectious passion for innovation. With hands-on experience navigating through systems like Manhattan SAP, Oracle, and the IQ Prelude, along with ...

Joey Spanjers is the Chief Strategy Officer and Partnerships at Teicor, a company that helps firms boost their profitability. Joey's expertise spans various domains, starting from his early days producing shows like Survivor and The Voice. Transitioning to the digital media landscape, he collaborated with brands and content creators, leading him to roles at Encompass Films and Amplify.LA. Later, as the former VP of New Business Dev...

Paul Jarrett is the CEO and Co-founder of Bulu, a trailblazing woman-owned logistics business specializing in high volume kitting, e-commerce fulfillment, and multichannel logistics. Paul's Hybrid, Hub & Spoke fulfillment model empowers brands with unlimited sales channels and packaging options. Over the years, he’s launched programs for renowned brands like American Express, BuzzFeed, Crayola, Disney, and GNC, solidifying Bulu’s r...

John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, author, and former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. As the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast since 2012, he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders...

Sarah Fateen is a Continuous Improvement Consultant at Seizmic Inc., an engineering and consulting firm that assists in the design of equipment for manufacturers, distributors, and users of material handling equipment across the country. She is also a Permit Coordination Specialist at Submittal Services, which provides expert solutions for obtaining material handling permits. 

Sarah has been working in the material handling industr...

Abigail Power is a third-generation Sales and Marketing Manager at Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group (SPWG), a family-owned warehousing and logistics company primarily focusing on food storage and distribution on the West Coast. SPWG provides supply chain logistics services, third-party warehousing, custom packaging solutions, and D2C fulfillment solutions. Abigail has a BA from UC Berkeley and now lives in Modesto, California, with h...