PAST SUMMIT SPEAKERS
These speakers will inspire and educate, helping to take you to the next level of business!
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Justin Rankin
Hard Service Solutions
The only metric that matters is movement.
Justin Rankin firmly believes the only thing holding anyone back is their own willingness to step ahead. As the Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Hard Media Group, Hard Service Solutions, and HRDApparel, Justin works to connect creative thinking with actions that get results. As the co-founder of the nonprofit Trek for Change, he is also working to bring his ambition for action to inspire change throughout the world.
Justin has a long history and proven track record of deploying creative assertiveness to move companies forward and out of their own way, working as a brand and marketing manager across various industries before stepping out on his own with partner Derrick Humphrey.
A graduate of Wright State University, Justin is inspired by innovation but rooted in humility. He has dedicated himself to blazing his own path forward but always has a hand out to lend momentum and motivation to those around him, who thrive on his energy and ambition.
Justin’s success has been rooted in the strength of having a solid foundation of kindness, care, and a holistic approach to life. He believes success is dependent not on segmenting different aspects of himself away from each other but dedicating his goals to growing as a person and enjoying a full human experience.
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Brie Reis
Elite Roofing
Brianna Rose Reis is the CEO of Elite Roofing, one of the fastest-growing and most celebrated roofing companies in Denver.
The company’s third employee, Mrs. Reis joined the Elite Roofing team in 2010. Over the past nine years, Reis has played an integral role in leading the company from a small start-up to a nationally recognized frontrunner in the roofing industry. Because Reis has worked in virtually every position within the organization, she has played an integral role in establishing and refining each of Elite Roofing’s systems and processes. Her invaluable contribution has been the bedrock of Elite’s meteoric rise, from a small unknown Denver roofing company to one of the fastest-growing trades organizations in the US.
In the company’s relatively short yet decorated history, Elite Roofing has become a top-rated roofing company not only within the local Colorado market but on a national stage. In fact, Elite Roofing was named to the 2018 & 2019 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Reis’s involvement from the very beginning and her aptitude for harnessing new technologies for the betterment of the organization will set up Elite Roofing to continue on its path to record-setting successes.
Brianna Reis is also a wife and mother of 7 amazing children through a blended/step marriage. Being in a blended family and understanding the specific challenges and nuances that nuclear families don’t face, her heart beats for all other families living within the definition of blended (Step, Adoptive, Foster & Guardianship Families). Alongside her husband, she leads a life group for Blended families where a safe environment and guidance is provided to families in these circumstances.
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REggie Brock
Beacon Building Products | Live Exposed Podcast
Reggie has been in the insurance, roofing, and distribution business for over 30 years.
His experience gives him a unique and well-rounded perspective on the issues contractors face every day.
As a mentor, coach and thought leader Reggie believes that “the legacy you want to leave is the legacy you have to live.”
Helping individuals and teams implement a roadmap to living your legacy brings him a great sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.
Reggie currently hosts the weekly podcast, Live Exposed.
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Victor Oliveira
@thegoodbossofficial - TikTok | VCO Landscaping
Victor Oliveira is the President of VCO Landscaping INC. A landscape/construction company. He is also known as “THE GOOD BOSS”.
Victor came up with the name that truly explains his character and positive attitude after sharing a few videos of his employees working hard on Tiktok that ended up going viral. Victor constantly gets his crew's coffee, lunch, dinner, basically anything that makes his team feel appreciated and brings up morale. His videos of these moments he shares with his team have led him to over 1.5 million followers/friends that look up to him and are inspired by his acts of kindness, which leads these followers to also contribute acts of kindness to their communities.
Aside from his crew he also spreads positivity by simply paying it forward such as buying the order of the cars behind him in the drive-through, surprising random people with cash, or letting the servers at a restaurant choose their tip amount.
Victor is also known for going out of his way to offer homeless men/women jobs or giving them some items they may need, buying them food, giving gas cards to the ones that live in their vehicles, and much more.
Victor and his fiance live in Massachusetts with their 2 beautiful daughters Sutton and Kaylee and they have 2 amazing dogs. Victor also just landed a new role as regional manager of 4 local Wingstop franchises.
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nick peret
Suma Media
Nick Peret is the CEO and Co-Founder of PeakLeads.io. His company specializes in helping commercial roofing contractors implement technology to generate, organize, and maximize leads for their business.
He has a passion for the power of collaboration and has recorded over 200 podcast episodes with the purpose of supporting contractors in reaching their goals.
Nick lives with the “Why Not” mindset and loves to pursue challenges that push his limits. He moved to Australia, finished a 100-mile ultramarathon, and summited Mount Rainier. All in hopes of building a resume that drives others to reach their full potential.
Before starting his business in May of 2017, Nick previously worked for tech startups and Milwaukee Tool. Today, he lives in Denver, Colorado where he loves to snowboard, golf, and spend time in the mountains.
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Dashaun Bryant
Roof Hustlers
My name is Dashaun Bryant I am a Door to Door Sales Coach and Trainer with 6 1/2 plus years of experience in the Storm Restoration Industry.
I use my skills to help Door to Door salesmen maximize their potential, by teaching them how to Hustle with Principles, maintain a positive attitude, and get their minds right so they can get their grind right.
I travel around the country helping other Roofing Companies revamp their sales team and gain clarity on their vision. We’ve trained 40 companies in the last 2 years making some major impact.
As a stay-at-home dad, I’ve been able to be present for all my kid’s milestones, while still selling a million-plus in revenue year in and year out.
My family is the fuel that keeps me on fire and the love for teaching other salesmen how to dominate the industry with my free videos on youtube.
And as always Hustle Hard Hustle Smart and Don’t be afraid to go hard!
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Chuck Thokey
Business Success Advisors
Chuck Thokey is a sales and marketing coach, author, mentor, and keynote speaker. Helping small to large home improvement organizations grow their sales by as much as 50%-80%, Chuck has the experience and knowledge to meet and even exceed your revenue goals. Most companies looking for an effective coach are asking for someone with up to date success and experience, Chuck is also the VP of Sales for one of the fastest growing exterior remodeling companies in Ohio, American WeatherTECHS operating out of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus.
Growing up near Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Chuck grew up with a love of aircraft which lead to Chuck eventually becoming a Flight Test Engineer at Bombardier Learjet in Wichita, KS. After the 9/11 attacks, Chuck was forced to find another career path. Moving back to Ohio, he became a mortgage broker working in sales and eventually into a national sales management position. It was here he found much success through coaching and training hundreds of sales talent into top sales professionals. Chuck began managing teams, many previously stagnant, by teaching how to increase revenue of large home improvement companies at record speeds.
Currently, Chuck is working with small, medium and large companies all over the country that are in need of coaching on different levels. Speaking at many different conferences and company events across the nation on topics ranging from The Prospects Experience, Strategic Closing, and Sales Leadership / Coaching.
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Brett Block
Atlantic Group USA
Brett has been a Serial Entrepreneur for over 40 years.
His organization has built over 18 companies and has been in the procurement/manufacturing business for the same.
Brett has been involved with every natural disaster that has hit the USA since 9/11/2001 (Ground Zero).
Brett and his team have been first-line responders in all of these events providing needed equipment, PPE, insurance adjusting as well as reconstruction services to help rebuild these communities.
As the founder, Brett has demonstrated a history of working in the executive office. He is highly skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Event Planning, Customer Service, and Strategic Planning.
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Adam Bensman
The Roof Strategist
Adam Bensman's "Roofing Sales Success Formula" is being used right now by thousands of roofing and trades sales reps across the US, Canada, and Australia for both storm and retail.
From 1st-year sales reps earning 6 figures (to multi-six figures) to some of the top 100 roofing companies in America. Adam's innovative, yet simple sales strategies and “formulas” have helped companies 2-4x annual growth. His approach to scaling is a “bottom-up” mindset -- by investing in the personal success of each individual sales rep by giving them the simple formula for sales success.
Adam “fell” into roofing sales out of desperation - from living below the poverty line as a massage therapist. In his first 8 months, he generated a 6-figure income and transformed his life. He quickly worked his way up to C.O.O. of a roofing & restoration company operating in 5 states and 6 cities. Adam left the day-to-day roofing operations to fulfill his mission of helping roofing sales reps SMASH their income goals. A mission he fulfills while hosting the most followed free roofing sales training networks: The Roof Strategist YouTube Channel & Podcast.
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Jeff Bowab
RYNO Strategic Solutions
Jeff is the Director of Business Development at RYNO Strategic Solutions, a leading Digital Marketing company that has focused on the home services industry since 2008. He has been in Sales and Leadership for the past 25 years and is a proven leader in the Advertising / Digital Marketing Space.
Jeff started his career in telephone sales and has worked his way into leading several organizations as Vice President of Sales. His specialty is leading teams and growing revenue.
When Jeff is not working you can find him with his family, on the golf course, or exploring the latest and greatest restaurants around Virginia Beach.