Chris Farrell has spent much of his life helping us make the most of our money. His latest book, The New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better,
links the new era of frugality with the broader sustainability movement. New Frugality is not about being cheap; it’s about being smart. Farrell shows how putting core values at the center of investment and spending decisions means fewer purchases, but more satisfying ones. That’s good for planet, and good for your bank balance as well.

Farrell is economics editor of Marketplace Money, a nationally syndicated one-hour weekly personal finance show produced by American Public Media. Chris is also economics correspondent for Marketplace, the largest business program in broadcasting and chief economics correspondent for American RadioWorks, the largest producer of long-form documentaries in public radio. He is also contributing economics editor at Business Week magazine. He was host and executive editor of public television’s Right on the Money. He is the author of additional books: Right on the Money: Taking Control of Your Personal Finances, and Deflation: What Happens When Prices Fall. Among Farrell's many awards are a National Magazine Award, two Loeb Awards, and the Edward R. Murrow Award. Chris is a graduate of Stanford and the London School of Economics.

Speaker, life planner, business owner and award winning author, Mary A. Molloy knows how to communicate strategies that lead to success.

Whether working with a large fortune five hundred company or one-on-one, from New Zealand to Korea her extensive travels and experience speaking to tens of thousands of people give her a special perspective that powerfully expresses how people can see their own potential and reach their goals and dreams.

After working for IBM and leading training workshops with companies like HP/Compaq Computer Corporation, Microsoft, Motorola, Siemens Healthcare and others, Mary blends everything she has learned and taught into her new book Design Your Own Destiny: Life Planning for the 21st Century.
The truth she explores in her own life engage dynamically with her audience both on the page and in person.

Mary has been recognized for her achievements through the YWCA’s Woman of the Year Award and Digital Equipment Corporation’s “Instructor Excellence Award”. Mary lives and works in New Hampshire.

Bob Molhoek is an experienced executive with first hand experience building World Class brands such as BMW, Target, Bite-Tech/UnderArmour.

He has seen many, many novice job seekers struggle with builiding their personal brand. And as a result, he took it upon himself to improve the candidates coming from his alma matter.

The Result: He developed a proven process for helping students feel confident answering the question, Why Should I Hire You?

With his approach, career center professionals and students can create a plan. They are energized to use the tips they’ve learned, awake to the employers expectations and inspired to package themselves into a World Class brand.

Perfect for orientation, alumni meetings, end of school year events, fraternity and soriority events. Don't be as bland as a generic brand, package yourself.

Joe Sweeney is the New York Times Best Selling author of Networking Is a Contact Sport. Joe takes the anxiety out of networking by helping people understand that networking is really about giving, not getting. Over the course of his 30-year career Joe has served on 28 Boards of Directors, was President of the Wisconsin Sports Authority and has owned more than 12 companies—including the sports marketing agency Sports Marketing Group, which he founded when three-time NFL MVP Brett Favre signed on as the first client.

Today, in addition to his work as an equity partner and investment banker with Corporate Financial Advisors, Joe travels the country as an author and speaker, sharing his experiences and teaching business owners, high-achieving professionals—and anyone who wants to realize that next, big, wild, audacious goal—his time-tested habits for create meaningful connections that will bring them success throughout their life.

Ask your kids if they know who Ann Bancroft is, not the movie star. They may have studied through Connect To Your Expedition created by the Minnesota Ann Bancroft.

Ann is the first known woman in history to cross the ice to the North and South Poles. In 1986, Ann dogsledded 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from the Northwest Territories in Canada to the North Pole as the only female member of the Steger International Polar Expedition. In 1993, she led the American Women’s Expedition to the South Pole, a 67-day expedition of 660 miles (1,060 km) on skis by four women. Most recently, in February 2001, Ann and Liv Arnesen from Norway became the first team of women to ski across Antarctica’s landmass.

Ann’s other achievements include founding and leading the Ann Bancroft Foundation, a non-profit organization that celebrates the existing and potential achievements of women and girls. She has been featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine’s “Woman of the Year” (1987); and honored with numerous awards for her accomplishments. Most recently, Ann, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, appeared in “Ennis’ Gift, a film about learning differences,” a documentary produced by the Ennis Cosby Foundation featuring celebrities who have dealt with learning disabilities, such as James Earl Jones, Henry Winkler, Danny Glover and Bruce Jenner.

A nationally and internationally known entity, Ann has been featured in Time, People, USA Today, Ms., McCall’s, Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, National Geographic, Outside, Sports Illustrated for Kids and on BBC, CNN and National Public Radio. She is currently serving on the National Women’s Hall of Fame board of directors and has been a spokesperson for the M.S. Society, United Way, United Cerebral Palsy and the Learning Disabilities Association.

With Ann’s polar expeditions have come severe tests of teamwork and leadership, as well as opportunities to shatter female stereotypes, making Ann a sought-after speaker among corporations, schools and non-profit organizations.

Bancroft currently lives in Scandia, Minnesota.

Steven Schussler had an idea for a rainforest themed restaurant...and in order to attract investors, he transformed his suburban Minneapolis home into the prototype for Rainforest Cafe. There were tropical birds, waterfalls, mists, and a total replicia of the real Rainforest. That daring idea turned into Schussler’s first Rainforest Cafe™ (A Wild Place to Shop and Eat™), at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota in October 1994. Steven and his public company owned and operated 45 Rainforest Café restaurants in seven years, in three continents and sold the chain to Landry’s Restaurants in 2000, but not before receiving more than 40 awards in six years including: Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S.A.

Schussler Creative, Inc. was founded in 2000, where he leads the creative vision and overall strategic direction of the organization. His team has created T-REX™: A Prehistoric Family Adventure™: A Place to Shop, Eat, Explore and Discover™; Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant and many more. Steve was recently a judge on Food Network and released his first book in October of 2010.

Steven's first book It's A jungle In There: Inspiring lessons, hard-won insights, and other acts of entrepreneurial daring by the founder of Rainforest Cafe® Steven Schussler.

Another one of Minnesota's local Rock Star's, FruitShare provides top quality organic fruit to individuals, schools and companies. Everett Myers, the innovator behind this company knows his fruit. He was introduced to the idea of organic food after a stint in a small village in Guatamala. One season with all those mainstream chemicals and he became determined to create a better way to eat good fruit.

Everett speaks about how employee wellness programs can affect your bottom line.

Employee Wellness Programs are an important part of any business. Employee wellness doesn't just mean healthier employees - though it has been proven to improve health and morale. Employee Wellness Programs have an impact on your business' finances.

Studies show that for every $1 businesses spend on corporate health and wellness, they get a return of $4 in reduced health care costs and a return of $5 in reduced absenteeism. Simply put, that's because healthy employees are not sick - they need fewer days off and fewer doctor visits.

He even brings fruit to every speech! Call 612-349-2744 to check his schedule.

Sam Richter's first book helps anyone learn how to use the website to gain more knowledge. Sam began in marketing as a researcher at Fallon McElligott advertising agency while he played football at the University of Minnesota. He knows research matters in the field of business and effortless shares all of his knowledge and his genuine approach for doing business with integrity. He's sure to be a rock star.

Cathy works with business owners to help them tell their story to milliions. She launches bestselling books and designs zippy training programs and products that incorporate inspiration, reflection and action.

With seventeen years of experience in leadership development and marketing, nearly 10,000 coaching hours and experience guiding hundreds of organizations through change management strategy and implementation, she knows how to improve people and increase results. She's built, launched and sold three companies.

Her quick wit and competitive spirit makes her a trusted advisor and repeat creative force for companies, individuals and associations such as Best Buy, Paramount Studios, Ameriprise, Harvey Mackay Swim With The Sharks New York Times Best Selling Author, National Association of Women Business Owners, Minnesota CFA and Schwan’s. She holds her Master’s Degree from St. Thomas in Organization Development and a BA from Williams College.
She cuts through all the clutter, sets up the best plan and guides you to get #$*@ done!

Cathy speaks regularly around the country on Goal Setting, How To Write & Promote a Book and Building Your Buzz On & Off The Screen. Contact her directly for a detailed description.

Harvey Mackay is the author of the New York Times #1 bestsellers Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive and Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt. Both books are among the top 15 inspirational business books of all time, according to the New York Times. In total, Harvey's books have sold 10 million copies worldwide, been translated into 37 languages and sold in 80 countries.

Harvey is one of America's most popular and entertaining business speakers. Toastmasters International named him one of the top five speakers in the world.

At age 26, he purchased a small, failing envelope company in 1959 which has grown to a $100 million business employing over 500 people. MackayMitchell Envelope Company is one of the nation's major envelope manufacturers, producing 25 million envelopes a day. As chairman, Harvey's philosophy is engrained in the company, beginning with its motto: Do what you love, love what you do and deliver more than you promise.

Harvey is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Program. He is an avid runner and marathoner, and former #1 ranked tennis player in Minnesota. He currently sits on the board of the Minnesota Orchestra and is a former director on Robert Redford's Sundance Institute and the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

In spite of his hectic schedule, Harvey still finds plenty of time for family and fun. He's an avid golfer (10 handicap)! He and his wife, Carol Ann, have been married over 50 years, and enjoy spending time with their nine grandchildren. They are avid travelers, taking an annual trip to Italy, and recently toured China and Africa.

CJ has always been an entrepreneur. And with more than 25 years of experience, she knows a lot about business and people.


CJ’s work experience is widespread, from managing a sales team for a large international company to overseeing 150 employees in 36 locations across two countries as the Director of Operations and HR for a facilities management firm.
CJ’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to begin consulting with businesses on their talent acquisition and management functions. In 2006, CJ along with two other talented entrepreneurs, launched a professional contract placement firm which in 2009, was ranked third on the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Fast 50 Awards.

As an EOS Implementer, CJ does what she loves most about working with entrepreneurs and their businesses: helping — and seeing — them achieve vision, traction and health.

CJ is a Minnesota native, mother and grandmother.

A recently published bestselling author of Get A Grip, Mike Paton is also an award-winning speaker. Mike has also helped thousands of entrepreneurs learn and begin implementing EOS at dynamic, value-packed keynote talks, in-depth interactive workshops and peer-group retreats.

Whatever the venue and format, Mike attracts large audiences, receives consistently high ratings and delivers real value that helps entrepreneurs get a grip on their businesses.

Mike doesn’t just speak to entrepreneurs — he is one. Raised by self-motivated entrepreneurial leaders and surrounded by successful entrepreneurs throughout most of his career, Mike spent more than 10 years running (or helping run) four entrepreneurial companies. While trying to take a successful $7 million market research firm to the next level, Mike was introduced to Gino Wickman and EOS and quickly became hooked. He's an inspiring speaker, consultant and author.

Dr. Jeff Spencer is an Olympic athlete, 8-time Tour de France winning team doctor and has been directly involved in over 40-plus Olympic, World, National, and Tour de France Championships.

He knows and teaches what it takes to get to the top and stay there. There is a method to it – and it is called, The Champion’s Blueprint.

For small business owners, executives with responsibility for personal and company performance, elite athletes or a person interested in taking life to the next level, Dr. Jeff teaches, speaks and coaches on the tactics you must learn and master in order to thrive in an ever changing world.

For most of his adult life, Carr Hagerman has lived in two worlds.

His first profession was to become a street performer, which he began in 1974, touring with renaissance festivals as a walk about street comedian. His second life was that of the entrepreneur and business person.

As a performer, he became a student of engagement and collaboration, and discovered early in his career that what he learned as a street performer could be applied in business and service. Carr is truly a renaissance man. He's been a street performer, musician, published author, business owner, photographer, video journalist, film critique, producer and lecturer. He's worked with mentally and physically handicapped children, has been a foster parent for abused children, and donates much of his time mentoring creative talent.

Each year he trains and develops over 400 entertainers, musicians and costumed performers for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Carr's message is simple and clear, to see work as a way to improve the value of our own lives and the quality of our workmanship, and ultimately how we can make a difference with those we live with and serve.