Sandra Torres

Meet Sandra Torres, Co-President and Chief Financial Officer at LAVIDGE. With over 20 years of experience in finance, Sandra has played a pivotal role in the company's growth since joining in 2003. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), she has led LAVIDGE’s financial strategy for more than 15 years as CFO. In May 2024, she was named Co-President, solidifying her leadership in driving the company's vision forward.

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Ashish Gupta

Meet Ashish Gupta, CEO of ScaleUpExec, a powerhouse in business scaling and operational excellence. With two founder-level exits in e-commerce and tech—including a Fortune 500—and senior leadership roles at Apple’s elite Operations teams, Ashish brings real-world expertise to every business he works with.

Beyond his own ventures, Ashish has consulted with 20+ businesses, driving exponential revenue and profit growth for his clients. His team at ScaleUpExec is made up of the top 1% of COOs, each with proven scaling experience—ranging from launching and exiting 8 to 9-figure businesses to holding executive positions in both startups and Fortune 500 companies.

With hands-on execution and strategic insight, Ashish and his team specialize in scaling Tech, SaaS, Real Estate, CPG, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Services, Construction, and Retail companies. Their mission? Helping businesses turn vision into reality with the right leadership, strategy, and execution.

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Jon Spiesman

Meet Jon Spiesman, Founder and CEO of One Percent Better Leader, a company dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve leadership excellence—1% at a time. With over three years leading OPBL, Jon has guided countless leaders through a journey of continuous improvement, proving that leadership is a skill that grows with consistent effort and dedication.

Jon believes that no one becomes a great leader overnight. Through strategic coaching, hands-on mentorship, and a mindset of daily progress, he empowers professionals to refine their leadership skills, drive impactful change, and reach their full potential. His approach has helped businesses and executives enhance their leadership capabilities, improve team performance, and create lasting success.

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Damon Pistulka

Meet Damon Pistulka, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Exit Your Way, a premier business consulting firm dedicated to helping business owners accelerate growth, improve operations, and maximize company value. With over 25 years of experience across industries like aerospace, retail automation, automotive, and consumer products, Damon has successfully led company turnarounds, doubled annual sales, and managed global businesses with revenues exceeding $40 million. His strategic, hands-on leadership empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and achieve successful exits.
Growing up on a family farm in South Dakota instilled in Damon a strong work ethic and a passion for understanding how things work. That drive led him to build and operate a plastics injection molding facility and later guide business owners through complex growth strategies. His expertise and commitment make him a trusted advisor for those looking to grow or exit their companies.

When Damon isn’t helping businesses thrive, he enjoys baseball, riding motorcycles, and exploring the Pacific Northwest. He has logged nearly 100,000 miles on his motorcycle, discovering some of the region’s most scenic destinations.

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...And here's a look back of Season 5!

A little background about me, I help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and solopreneurs start, grow, and scale their business by using a unique and proprietary system proven to help business owners reclaim their entrepreneurial dream! Sadly, many entrepreneurs are excited to start their venture, but then as challenges arise they find themselves facing stress, uncertainty, less time with family and hobbies, and sometimes hating their own business.

I have developed a unique and proprietary system that helps business owners reclaim their entrepreneurial dreams! This system includes a blend of one-on-one consulting sessions, workshops, strategy sessions, leadership development, and accountability calls. With over 25 years of small business experience I can help any small business owner navigate the challenges of owning and running a small business.

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Toby Mildon

Meet Toby Mildon, Workplace Inclusion Architect and Founder of Mildon, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations create inclusive environments where every employee can thrive. With a personal background in disability and a professional career that spans roles in technology and inclusivity, Toby has worked with major organizations like British Airways, Accenture, Deloitte, and the BBC. He is the author of Inclusive Growth and Building Inclusivity and is a highly sought-after keynote speaker known for his expertise in fostering equitable leadership and building inclusive workplace cultures.

When he's not helping companies develop workplaces they can be proud of, Toby enjoys indulging in his hobbies, such as going to the cinema and discovering new vegan restaurants.

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Meet Dona Amelia, Co-founder & Member Service Director at EGN Singapore, Malaysia, and Managing Director of EGN Indonesia. She leads Asia's largest peer network for C-Suite executives and entrepreneurs. Before joining EGN, Dona had an illustrious career as an award-winning singer, actress, DJ, and TV host, where she seamlessly blended her artistic talent with entrepreneurial expertise. Now a sought-after keynote speaker and coach, Dona is passionate about making people happy and empowering others, making her a role model for women breaking barriers. Recently, she completed a full marathon in Sweden on August 10, 2024. When she’s not working or inspiring others, Dona enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her parents.

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Meet Kara, a Growth Advisor and business coach who helps impact-driven entrepreneurs and B2B firms scale to multi-7-figures without burning out, working more, or breaking the bank. Through her Balance and Scale Method™, Kara empowers her clients to make data-driven decisions that generate reliable, recurring revenue while reclaiming their time and energy. Her clients consistently experience new leads, increased profits, and more freedom in their personal lives. Kara is passionate about helping business owners achieve aligned growth and reach their biggest goals with ease.

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