Success Hackers | Empowering Entrepreneurs To Play Bigger In Business And Life

Chris Widener is recognized as one of the world's top public speakers today. Not only is Widener the co-author of,"The Twelve Pillars," which has become an international bestseller, but he also co-hosted with Zig Ziglar on his television show, True Performance.

Tom Gimbel is the founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, a Chicago based staffing and recruiting firm. Since LaSalle Network was started, it has won over 40 cultural and revenue-based awards. LaSalle Network has been ranked as one of the top five staffing firms to work for in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts.

Daniel Schindler, Co-Founder of Donuts Inc., helped create a company that is the driving force of the "not-com" revolution. His company promotes top-level domains and has appeared in the LA Times, Wall Street Journal, and several other publications.

As the CEO and Founder of No Typical Moments, Andrew Gottlieb's company is one that offers digital marketing solutions to four benefit organizations. His company donates 1% of all revenue to non-profits working on environmental issues. His success does not thrive solely on his marketing business, but he is also author the of The Two Week Notice: How To Discover Your Passion, Quit Your Job, and Impact Our World.

As the founder and CEO of Misaic, Keith Aichele teaches business owners how to be successful. His approach is innovative, and Keith has even been asked to be a mentor at the top five nationally ranked universities in the world. Keith owns Angel Investment Company, and he partners with many entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into success!

As the cofounder of Dryv, an app that allows users to schedule laundry pickup and drop-off from their phones, Dan Parsons knows what it takes to make people's lives easier through entrepreneurial values. He has established himself as one of Chicago's leading mobile and web development gurus, and his role as the cofounder of Ora Ventures has provided him with the opportunity to invest in leading startups that are changing the game. Dan has been featured in numerous publications, including the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Business Insider. Hacker Nation, please welcome Dan Parsons!

As a network and relationship builder, Robert Ricciardelli has amassed a massive dedicated following that spans multiple continents. As the host of Converging Zone, Robert has the opportunity to share incredible stories and entrepreneurial advice, empowering others to live more fulfilling lives. He has worked with some of the top minds in business, and Choose Growth, his company, has flourished because of it. Hacker Nation, please welcome Robert Ricciardelli!

Colin McGuire has an uncanny ability to get things done. Having founded multiple highly successful companies, he has been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and Forbes for his incredible drive to help people. In August 2014, he decided that his new goal would be to help over 500 entrepreneurs become happier and more successful people, and he started his own conference to do so. BIZFIT will take place in Chicago, and thanks to Colin, it'll feature some of the biggest names in the entrepreneurial world. Hacker Nation, please welcome Colin McGuire!

As an industry-leading reinvention expert, Steve Olsher has had the opportunity to help countless people realize the one thing they were born to do. His no-holds-barred approach to life helps clients achieve maximum profitability while living a life driven by purpose and passion. He's the New York Times bestselling author of What Is Your What, he's an internationally renowned keynote speaker, and he's a well-respected guest who has appeared on multiple nationally aired programs. Hacker Nation, please welcome Steve Olsher!

As a highly regarded and sought after business expert and coach, Melissa Krivachek knows what it takes to 10x your business. Having journeyed from the world of retail management all the way to small business expertise, Melissa has seen her fair share of successes and failures, and it has all culminated to create an incredible tale of entrepreneurial success. With three books under her belt, features in highly celebrated magazines, and appearances on internationally renowned television programs, Melissa has shared her brilliant advice with countless entrepreneurs. Get excited, Hacker Nation!

As the founder of the Fearless Life Academy and the creator of the 90 Day Fearless Fitness Challenge, Peter Scott knows how powerful fear can be. Having lived a difficult life wrought with fear and apprehension, Peter eventually quit his job as a successful investment banker when he realized how miserable he was and he decided it was time to share his message with the world. His coaching business has found amazing success, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to find incredible inspiration in daily life while getting fit and enjoying the process. He is the author of the upcoming The Fearless Mindset: The Entrepreneur's Guide To Get Fit In Less Time, Double Your Income and Become Unstoppable. Please give a warm Hacker Nation welcome to Peter Scott!

As the creator of the world's fastest growing personal development site, Sam Crowley has grown into one of the most sought-after speakers in the world. His incredible entrepreneurial journey has taken him to places he never dreamed of, and he documented every step so others can learn and follow his advice. He has helped countless people across the world, he has been featured on programs in numerous countries, and his success as a published author has driven him to be the best. Please give a huge Hacker Nation welcome to Sam Crowley!

Joleene Moody is a renowned public speaker whose experience as an entrepreneur has taken her across the country, where she shares inspirational and empowering strategies for countless audiences. She focuses on the role fear plays in stunting business growth and personal development, and because of her expertise in this realm, she has helped an unbelievable amount of people chase their dreams and live a more fulfilled life. She's an author, a speaker, a public figure, and most importantly, a success hacker.

After leaving the family business to start his own, Dave Alwan's journey proved to be a rollercoaster of entrepreneurial experiences. He founded Echo Valley Meats, which caught the eye of the producers at Shark Tank. After receiving no investment offers, he continued to focus on crafting a superb model for excellent customer service. Setting an unprecedented standard, he was invited back for the show's sixth season and earned the respect of Mark Cuban, who was too impressed to refrain from making an offer. Now, Dave continues to impress countless customers with his outstanding service and quality!

After fighting and defeating thyroid cancer, Leah Caplanis wanted to drink an alcoholic beverage that was aimed at health-conscious individuals. She decided to create Social Enjoyments, which does exactly that - with full nutritional content on the label and with just 88 calories per can, Social Enjoyments allows people to enjoy drinking while maintaining health and wellness goals.

Dave Kerpen is the CEO of Likeable Local, an award-winning social media marketing firm whose incredible work has attracted clients like Verizon, Logitech, and Heineken. Likeable Local has repeatedly been named one of Inc's 500 fastest growing private companies in the U.S., and it's all thanks to Dave. He boasts more than 500,000 followers on LinkedIn, where he also writes twice a week for their thought leadership program. He has been featured on On The Money, BBC, ABC, and multiple other influential shows thanks to his dedication to providing the best social media marketing services in the nation!

Hank Ostholhoff is the Chief Marketing Officer for Vapor4Life, a startup aimed at helping smokers move away from cigarettes. Early on, he became an experienced marketing and business development guru, though he learned how to develop products and technologies, which led to consulting work with Ian Miller. Ian used Hank's expertise to his advantage and launched Vapor4Life, at which point he was so impressed that he offered him a full-time position. To this day, he spends each and every day developing a brand that helps smokers kick cigarettes and move on to a healthier alternative!

Horatio Lun is a tech wizard whose experience is downright incredible. He has worked for Google, where he worked with some of the largest companies in the world. Following Google, he went to Spreecast, where he leads the development of a new video communication service called Room, which provides easy and stress-free video calls and screen sharing within web browsers and mobile devices. Room is used by people in over 150 countries, and it owes its success to Horatio Lun!

James Adamitis left his career at Anheuser-Busch after reading Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad and realized that he wanted to follow his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. He formed Active Enterprises in 2011, leading to his first gym, which became a massive success. He eventually decided to start a clothing brand in 2014 called 70 And Sunny, which boasts unique and comfortable clothing that advertises an enjoyable and respectful lifestyle. Thanks to a great deal of dedication and hard work, the entrepreneurial life has treated him well. Passion Play: After relocating to Texas, James found his schedule to be hectic and couldn't make his way to the gym too often. He found a 24-hour gym, which inspired him to get in on their business after realizing that running his own gym was a fully attainable goal! Fail Forward: After starting 70 And Sunny, early sales were excellent. However, after changing up certain factors, he saw sales plummet, at which point he realized that an entrepreneur can't let people

Shalom Klein is brilliant networking guru who has dedicated himself to building a better community and helping entrepreneurs make genuine connections. He handles more than most can imagine; he's the VP of Moshe Klein & Associates, the founder of Jewish B2B Networking, and a hero to the Jewish community as a whole. His work has been discussed and referenced on the floor of Congress, and he has been recognized as one of 36 Under 36 entrepreneurs by the Jewish United Fund. Shalom has already done a lifetime of incredible work, but the truly impressive achievement? He's only 25.