Bill Hampton
Motivational Speaker
Bill Hampton’s passion for a good story led him to an early career as a music promoter and eventually Vice President of Premiere Speakers Bureau where he promoted the who’s who of the speaking business. Bill called a local radio station one day and talked to the host of the show; Dave Ramsey. Next thing you know, bill is the Executive VP and CMO. Over the next 13 years, he helped the Dave Ramsey Show become one of the nation’s largest syndicated talk radio shows heard on more than 500 stations.
Now as Senior Executive VP of Spartan Capital Group, Bill provides tailor-made executive search & consulting solutions for companies throughout North America.
He’s a graduate of Liberty University with a degree in public speaking and government. And today spends his time with his wife Amanda and their 5 children.
Buffini & Company Founder & Chairman | NYT Bestselling Author | Global Voice on Business & Success
Brian Buffini is a force of nature in the world of business, leadership and personal growth. As the founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, the largest business coaching company in North America, he turned a simple belief into a global movement: that people can do better, be better, and live better. Millions who have tried, have.
A captivating storyteller and one of the most sought-after speakers in the world, Brian has inspired audiences across industries with his unmatched blend of wit, wisdom and real-world strategy. Through his stage and his mic, he’s interviewed everyone from astronauts to Oscar winners, bringing powerful life lessons to audiences worldwide.
A New York Times bestselling author and inductee into the Real Estate Hall of Fame, Brian’s impact stretches far beyond real estate. He’s a champion of the entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless advocate for helping people build lives of meaning, freedom and abundance.
Brian doesn’t just teach success: he lives it. And he’s on a mission to help others do the same.
Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Brian emigrated to San Diego in 1986, where he became the classic American rags-to-riches story. After becoming one of the nation’s top performing REALTORS®, he founded Buffini & Company — an organization that provides a unique and highly-effective lead generation system. In addition, Brian’s podcast, The Brian Buffini Show, has more than 12 million listeners in 178 countries. In 2017, he became a New York Times, Amazon and Wall Street Journal best-selling author with his latest book, “The Emigrant Edge.”
Amanda Gore
Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker
For more than 25 years, Amanda Gore has been one of America’s and Australia’s most admired experiential speakers. She uses the principles of emotional intelligence to transform the spirit of people and cultures by changing perceptions, improving relationships, connecting people, managing change, leadership, innovation, and team dynamics.
Amanda believes success in business is always about feelings – the way we feel about a product, organization or person influences how we behave and informs our decisions about how we spend or who we conduct business with. Until we change our perceptions, we won’t change our behaviour. Amanda’s presentations changes perceptions… And feelings.
Author of five books and several video and audio training programs, Amanda is also the CEO of the JOY Project and has a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, a major in psychology, and expertise in ergonomics, stress management, group dynamics, neurolinguistics, neuroscience, and occupational health.
Bo Eason
Athlete, Speaker, Performer, Author
Bo Eason started his career in the NFL as a top pick for the Houston Oilers. Continuing with the San Francisco 49ers, during his 5-year career Bo competed beside and against some of the greatest players of his generation.
After his football career ended, he branched out into acting and wrote a one-man play called Runt of the Litter that went to Broadway.
Now, as a speaker and leadership coach, he trains some of the most successful people in the world — athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and C-suite execs—on how to communicate for maximum impact and success.
His book, There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game, Be the Best in the World at What You Do, is a national bestseller! The book debuted on the USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists and was named one of the 4 Hottest New Books of Fall 2019 by Inc. Magazine!
Neil Pasricha
Leadership and Happiness Expert
After graduating from Harvard Business School, Neil Pasricha spent a decade as Director of Leadership at Walmart, the world’s largest company. While there he wrote the 50-million-hit, award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things and the New York Times bestsellers The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation which have been on international bestseller lists for over 200 weeks and sold over a million copies.
Neil’s research and books on happiness, mindset, and human potential have received attention from Harvard Business Review, The New Yorker, The Sunday Times, CNN, and BBC.
Derek Jones
Director of Community Relations, Buffini & Company
Derek Jones is the heart and soul of the Buffini & Company community. A master of all things energy and connection, you’ll find Derek on stage bringing the room to life at most Buffini events. His presence is palpable, as an emcee he’s shared the stage with the likes of Mel Robbins, Walter Bond, Sinbad as well as interviewed Olympian Apolo Ohno.
Derek joined Buffini & Company in 2007 and since that time has served in a variety of roles – working with the company’s Buffini Group Leaders, managing the company’s world-class events and growing the organization’s vast network of clients… all of which brought him face to face with thousands of clients and customers.
A Sociology major in college, he has always been fascinated by human interaction and connection, making him a perfect fit for his current role – Director of Community Relations.
He is responsible for helping the company’s Members connect with each other and strengthening the connection those Members have to Buffini & Company. Originally from Los Angeles, Derek currently resides in San Diego, California.