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Friday, April 27
 

1:00pm EDT

Create An Empire With These Two Words: Transferable Business
Molly Grubb, AIF, Wealth Manger & CCO--Grubb Wealth Management
Let's face it, starting a business with the end in mind, is a game-changing strategy.  Regardless if you want to start a business in order to transfer it to a new owner, to create an empire, or to leave a legacy, Molly Grubb, Founder of Grubb Wealth Management, is the one to assist business owners throughout this journey.  She is passionate about allowing business owners to realize their purpose and build personal wealth through a well-defined process.  
Molly's award-winning presentation has been recognized by professional speaking coaches, not only for its content, but for the quality of the presentation.  You will learn key insights pertaining to the clarity and direction you need now.....ultimately impacting your path to financial success. 

Speakers
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Molly Grubb

 Molly Grubb, AIF, Wealth Manger & CCO--Grubb Wealth Management


Friday April 27, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

1:45pm EDT

Special Opening Remarks from Senator Frank LaRose
Special Opening Remarks from Senator Frank LaRose
Join Senator Frank LaRose as he welcomes all Attendees & Veterans to The Ohio Entrepreneur Expo 2018!  

Speakers
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Senator Frank LaRose

Highlights of Senator LaRose's decade in uniform include the following commendations & honors:*  Served with the 101st Airborne as well as U.S. Army Green Berets*  Deployments include Iraq, Kosovo, Oman, Africa, U.S./Mexico Border*  Recipient of the Bronze Star for his Service... Read More →


Friday April 27, 2018 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Main stage

2:00pm EDT

Create What You Crave
Lisa Panos learned that joy comes from being honest, vulnerable and exposed. Through her own personal transformation, Lisa has created the beautiful life that she enjoys today, and ultimately, she is able to utilize her experiences to empower confidence in others.
During Lisa’s Keynote, she will share five simple questions that will help you stop feeling unhappy and stuck in your life, and instead, start you on a path to living a life you absolutely love. Her realistic and empowering approach to personal development, as well as her belief that nothing is impossible has inspired thousands of people to redesign and live more meaningful, energizing and fulfilling lives. So, get ready to get real, ditch the excuses, take risks and “Create What You Crave.”

Speakers

Friday April 27, 2018 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
Keynote

2:15pm EDT

Financing Options When Buying or Selling A Business
Chad Fondriest’s number one focus is business growth.  His keen knowledge and years of experience will provide an overview of programs which can be used for acquisitions, refinancing, new equipment purchases and building construction.  During this presentation, you will become familiar with the types of programs, both traditional and non-traditional, which are available to Business Buyers.

Speakers
avatar for Chad Fondriest

Chad Fondriest

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender, United Midwest Savings Bank


Friday April 27, 2018 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

3:30pm EDT

Critical Due Diligence Reviews & Strategies
One of the biggest challenges of buying a business is validating what you are purchasing.  The business’s financial history and tangible assets should be easily quantifiable, but the intangible assets can be more difficult.  Having a deep understanding of the business financial history as well as both tangible and intangible assets prior to the final purchase documents is essential to a success acquisition.  Jason will walk you through how to plan and conduct a successful due diligence period, and he will discuss strategies for managing through unexpected bumps and problems should they occur within the due diligence review.

Speakers
avatar for Jason J. Poot

Jason J. Poot

President Transworld Business Advisors of ColumbusOne of the biggest challenges of buying a business is validating what you are purchasing.  The business’s financial history and tangible assets should be easily quantifiable, but the intangible assets can be more difficult.  Having... Read More →


Friday April 27, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

4:00pm EDT

5 Legal Pitfalls Early Stage Companies Should Avoid
Brett Thornton:
A resourceful facilitator for emerging businesses, Brett Thornton is chair of the firm’s Entrepreneurship & Startups Practice Group. He helps entrepreneurs with the multitude of formation, growth and business operational issues confronting early stage companies, such as capitalization, fundraising, third-party vendor relationships, and due diligence. Assisting clients through all stages, Brett connects entrepreneurs with industry leaders to help establish their business profile, advises as companies expand, and works to ensure owners exit on their own terms.


Jack Gravelle:
Jack Gravelle is a partner practicing in Porter Wright’s Corporate Department. He helps emerging, high-growth and sustaining businesses raise and attract capital by providing legal advice about angel investment, venture capital, private equity investment, and strategic joint ventures. Jack advises companies of all sizes regarding contractual arrangements and other corporate law components.

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Jack Gravelle

Entrepreneurial Practice Group Leader, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Jack Gravelle is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department, practicing in business growth and operation. He helps emerging, high-growth and sustaining businesses raise and attract capital by providing advice about angel investment, venture capital, private equity investment... Read More →
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Brett Thornton

Partner, Porter Wright


Friday April 27, 2018 4:00pm - 4:40pm EDT
Main stage

4:45pm EDT

Real Estate: As Part of The Purchase or Sale
Ty Patillo, a seasoned Sales & Leasing Agent with The Robert Weiler Company, provides professional commercial real estate services for business sales and acquisitions.  He is passionate about ensuring that his clients receive the best guidance when it comes to purchasing a business.  His presentation will share critical insights on how to strategize as you prepare to buy or sell a business, along with how to best position the deal, with or without the Real Estate.

Speakers
avatar for Ty Patillo

Ty Patillo

Sales & Leasing Associate The Robert Weiler Company


Friday April 27, 2018 4:45pm - 5:45pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

6:00pm EDT

Leadership Redefined
The single most important contributing factor to an organization’s success or failure is its leadership. Providing a raw and honest perspective driven from a wealth of life experience, Dr. Bloemhard aims to challenge many of the established conventions of business wisdom.
With over 20 years of experience as a business leader, and professor of marketing and leadership, Mark is recognized as a worldwide authority on branding and leadership, due to his instrumental role in the branding efforts of Fortune 500 companies, including Maserati, Ferrari, Home Depot, McDonalds and many more.
Dr. Bloemhard’s dynamic and motivational presentation will unveil some of the strategies he carefully developed, and how he redefined leadership by creating a distinctive business model unlike anything the creative industry has ever seen. He engages his audiences with an expanded world view, inspiring them to build a foundation of loyal, inspired, well-paid employees while simultaneously building their business and brand with a renewed sense of hope and urgency.


Friday April 27, 2018 6:00pm - 6:40pm EDT
Main stage
 
Saturday, April 28
 

10:00am EDT

Tackle The Fear of Failure
As an Entrepreneur, Senior Executive, Strategic Investor and Advisor, Matt Armstead’s talents combine vision, business development and the ability to nurture a seedling of an idea into something tangible….a scalable business!  A passion for startups, early stage companies, data and analytics fuels his ability to direct companies to identify and execute better ways to engage their customers by leveraging the newest media, apps and technology.  Success is a product of measured risk and taking chances.
During Matt’s Keynote, he will discuss how success comes as a result of being able to “Tackle The Fear of Failure”.  As time after time, that could just be the ingredient that is holding you back!

Speakers
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Matt Armstead

Executive Director, Fintech 71 | Co-Founder , Lumos Innovation


Saturday April 28, 2018 10:00am - 10:40am EDT
Keynote

10:30am EDT

Create An Empire With These Two Words: Transferable Business

Presented By Molly Grubb, AIF, Wealth Manger & CCO--Grubb Wealth Management
Let's face it, starting a business with the end in mind, is a game-changing strategy.  Regardless if you want to start a business in order to transfer it to a new owner, to create an empire, or to leave a legacy, Molly Grubb, Founder of Grubb Wealth Management, is the one to assist business owners throughout this journey.  She is passionate about allowing business owners to realize their purpose and build personal wealth through a well-defined process.  
Molly's award-winning presentation has been recognized by professional speaking coaches, not only for its content, but for the quality of the presentation.  You will learn key insights pertaining to the clarity and direction you need now.....ultimately impacting your path to financial success. 

Speakers
avatar for Molly Grubb

Molly Grubb

 Molly Grubb, AIF, Wealth Manger & CCO--Grubb Wealth Management


Saturday April 28, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

11:45am EDT

Financing Options When Buying or Selling A Business
Chad Fondriest’s number one focus is business growth.  His keen knowledge and years of experience will provide an overview of programs which can be used for acquisitions, refinancing, new equipment purchases and building construction.  During this presentation, you will become familiar with the types of programs, both traditional and non-traditional, which are available to Business Buyers.

Speakers
avatar for Chad Fondriest

Chad Fondriest

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender, United Midwest Savings Bank


Saturday April 28, 2018 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

12:00pm EDT

5 Strategies to Build Your Business Online
Learn the most effective marketing strategies to grow your business online fast!  Discover the secrets top marketing professionals are using to win with SEO, Content Creation and Social Media.  Don’t miss this opportunity to see how you can successfully build your business online.

Recently nominated for the Woman Owned Business of the Year, Michelle Hummel is a passionate Social Media Trainer with 15+ years of successful online business development, sales and marketing experience. Michelle travels Nationwide to share her wisdom by providing keynotes and in-depth social media training. She has written 3 books in her series called, “The Social Media Magnet: Everything You Need to Know to Attract Customers with Social Media”, where she shares best kept secrets to success.

Michelle is successful in assisting Franchisors and Franchisees by developing an integrated web marketing program to drive leads.

Speakers
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Michelle Hummel

CEO, Web Strategy Plus


Saturday April 28, 2018 12:00pm - 12:40pm EDT
Main stage

1:00pm EDT

Hackers Target Everybody--7 Ways to Protect You & Your Business
The vast majority of business owners are in the dark about what is necessary to safeguard their web presence, online store or other digital transactions, nor are the aware of the potential repercussions that can devastate a company, individual or family.
Matthew's presentation will address the following... 
*What strategies can be put in place to bring safeguards and protection to the Small to Middle Sized Business Market.*How Fortune 500 Companies are facing advanced threats.*How digital technology advancements have impacted and helped our daily lives.*The types of cyber threats all consumers are facing today.  *What can be done for individuals and businesses to help them embrace technology, while keeping them protected. 
Our digital age is fascinating, yet jeopardizing, at the same time....so, arm yourself with the tools and practices you need, to protect what you have worked so hard to achieve for both your business and family.  

Speakers
avatar for Mathew Davis

Mathew Davis

Founder & CEO, Shadow IT Group


Saturday April 28, 2018 1:00pm - 1:40pm EDT
Main stage

1:00pm EDT

Critical Due Diligence and Valuations
One of the biggest challenges of buying a business is validating what you are purchasing. The business’s financial history and tangible assets should be easily quantifiable, but the intangible assets can be more difficult. Having a deep understanding of the business financial history as well as both tangible and intangible assets prior to the final purchase documents is essential to a success acquisition. Jason will walk you through how to plan and conduct a successful due diligence period, and he will discuss strategies for managing through unexpected bumps and problems should they occur within the due diligence review.

Speakers
avatar for Jason J. Poot

Jason J. Poot

President Transworld Business Advisors of ColumbusOne of the biggest challenges of buying a business is validating what you are purchasing.  The business’s financial history and tangible assets should be easily quantifiable, but the intangible assets can be more difficult.  Having... Read More →


Saturday April 28, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

2:00pm EDT

Eyes Wide Open
After 23 years as a successful business and insurance professional, Lance determined that he wanted to share his expert knowledge in the areas of training, sales and motivation with other Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Sales Professionals. His passion is to assist both domestic and international Business Professionals by coaching them to become better at business and better in life.
During Lance’s Keynote, he will share the power of a positive mindset along with creative approaches to achieve what you believe. The trials and tribulations of Entrepreneurship require a level of resiliency, fortitude and action. His honest and realistic look at Business Ownership will provide insights and prepare you to keep your “Eyes Wide Open” as you launch, elevate or amplify your business enterprise to reach your goals and beyond.

Speakers
avatar for Lance Shnider

Lance Shnider

Creator, LNA University, President, LNA Enterprises, LLC


Saturday April 28, 2018 2:00pm - 2:40pm EDT
Keynote

2:15pm EDT

Real Estate: As Part of The Purchase or Sale
Ty Patillo, a seasoned Sales & Leasing Agent with The Robert Weiler Company, provides professional commercial real estate services for business sales and acquisitions.  He is passionate about ensuring that his clients receive the best guidance when it comes to purchasing a business.  His presentation will share critical insights on how to strategize as you prepare to buy or sell a business, along with how to best position the deal, with or without the Real Estate.

Speakers
avatar for Ty Patillo

Ty Patillo

Sales & Leasing Associate The Robert Weiler Company


Saturday April 28, 2018 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

4:00pm EDT

The Entrepreneur’s Journey…..Mapped
Tom Manning, Founder of 10x Growth Labs and Publisher of Columbus Startup Magazine is on a mission to discover, create and connect the greater Entrepreneurial Community in Columbus through his magazine and through The Ohio Entrepreneur Expo 2018. Both the Magazine and the Expo showcase experts, resources and the tools critical to an Entrepreneur. When these elements are combined, they expedite the Startup from launch to success.

Tom’s Entrepreneurial journey spans 23+ years and he will share the blueprint which directs the novice or experienced to stay on the right path. If you feel stuck or confused about the direction of your business, then you will walk away from Tom’s presentation with a clear focus and understanding of the “The Entrepreneur’s Journey…..Mapped.

Speakers

Saturday April 28, 2018 4:00pm - 4:40pm EDT
Main stage

6:00pm EDT

What Comes First? The Business or The Brand?
In real life, resources are often limited. Deciding on what, when and how to use those resources are among the most challenging decisions a struggling company must make. It’s no wonder, then, that one of the most common questions such businesses ask becomes, “What is more important to develop? The business or the brand?”
During this presentation and open dialogue, you will be guided to seek and unveil the answers behind such questions by challenging the way the creative industry guards its knowledge and know-how. From Fortune 500 companies to the frenzy of dot-com start-ups, Bootstrap and Co. has the invaluable experience of working with– and for– some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands.
As the Founder and CEO of Bootstrap and Co. Creative Studios, Dr. Bloemhard brings over 20 years of experience to the table, both nationally and internationally. With a comprehensive background of academic theory and broad industry experience, he challenges audiences everywhere to reexamine how they define, create, and execute real life branding strategies.
 


Saturday April 28, 2018 6:00pm - 6:40pm EDT
Main stage
 
Sunday, April 29
 

11:00am EDT

Create An Empire With These Two Words: Transferable Business
Presented By Molly Grubb, AIF, Wealth Manger & CCO--Grubb Wealth Management
Let's face it, starting a business with the end in mind, is a game-changing strategy.  Regardless if you want to start a business in order to transfer it to a new owner, to create an empire, or to leave a legacy, Molly Grubb, Founder of Grubb Wealth Management, is the one to assist business owners throughout this journey.  She is passionate about allowing business owners to realize their purpose and build personal wealth through a well-defined process.  
Molly's award-winning presentation has been recognized by professional speaking coaches, not only for its content, but for the quality of the presentation.  You will learn key insights pertaining to the clarity and direction you need now.....ultimately impacting your path to financial success. 

Speakers
avatar for Molly Grubb

Molly Grubb

 Molly Grubb, AIF, Wealth Manger & CCO--Grubb Wealth Management


Sunday April 29, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

12:00pm EDT

Ready, Set, Go-To Market
Chris Hawker has spent the last 28 years thinking up, designing, developing and selling iconic consumer products in a variety of industries.  From one-of-a-kind cooking utensils to high tech innovations, Chris and his team have delivered dozens of products to market.  Gadget fans probably know Chris best by way of the massively popular PowerSquid and Onion Goggles.
During Chris’ Keynote, he will share why Trident Design’s work has been featured by national publications including Fortune, The New York Times, Wired and TechCrunch and what it took to earn a CES Best of Innovations Award & Red Dot Award.  Learn from Chris and you too, could have products “Ready, Set, Go-To Market” and on the shelves of major retailers including Wal-Mart, Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Speakers
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Chris Hawker

Founder & President, Trident Design | LLC & Co-Founder, Next Level Trainings


Sunday April 29, 2018 12:00pm - 12:40pm EDT
Keynote

12:15pm EDT

Financing Options When Buying or Selling A Business
Chad Fondriest’s number one focus is business growth.  His keen knowledge and years of experience will provide an overview of programs which can be used for acquisitions, refinancing, new equipment purchases and building construction.  During this presentation, you will become familiar with the types of programs, both traditional and non-traditional, which are available to Business Buyers.

Speakers
avatar for Chad Fondriest

Chad Fondriest

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender, United Midwest Savings Bank


Sunday April 29, 2018 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

1:30pm EDT

Critical Due Diligence and Valuations
Speakers
avatar for Jason J. Poot

Jason J. Poot

President Transworld Business Advisors of ColumbusOne of the biggest challenges of buying a business is validating what you are purchasing.  The business’s financial history and tangible assets should be easily quantifiable, but the intangible assets can be more difficult.  Having... Read More →


Sunday April 29, 2018 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

2:00pm EDT

Pitch Event Finalists
Sunday April 29, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Main stage

2:45pm EDT

Real Estate: As Part of The Purchase or Sale
Ty Patillo, a seasoned Sales & Leasing Agent with The Robert Weiler Company, provides professional commercial real estate services for business sales and acquisitions.  He is passionate about ensuring that his clients receive the best guidance when it comes to purchasing a business.  His presentation will share critical insights on how to strategize as you prepare to buy or sell a business, along with how to best position the deal, with or without the Real Estate.

Speakers
avatar for Ty Patillo

Ty Patillo

Sales & Leasing Associate The Robert Weiler Company


Sunday April 29, 2018 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Biz/Buy/Sell Zone

4:00pm EDT

 
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