Michael Walsh is a visionary leader, speaker, and author known for igniting passion in the business owners and senior leaders he works with by helping them to drive their established businesses to growth levels beyond their expectations.
Michael has quietly served the owners and leaders of small to medium sized businesses for 30 years. He has supported hundreds of company owners in their quest for business growth and 3 core freedoms: Freedom in their business, from their business and because of their business.
Joseph Shalaby is a nationally recognized mortgage entrepreneur, investor, and the founder and CEO of eMortgage Capital (EMC)—one of the fastest-growing mortgage platforms in the United States. With a footprint in 47 states and a team of over 1,200, EMC is ranked the #1 non-delegated lender in the country and a top 5 mortgage brokerage nationally.
An immigrant and self-made business leader, Joseph is known for his systems-driven approach to leadership, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier support to empower loan officers and elevate the home financing experience.
He is also the bestselling author of Rising from the Sand: An Immigrant’s Path to Wealth & Influence, a personal and professional memoir that chronicles his journey from humble beginnings to leading a multi-state mortgage empire. Beyond business, Joseph is a devoted father of four, a dedicated Christian, a fitness enthusiast, and a podcast host. His show, Coffees for Closers, features unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs and creators navigating the realities of business leadership.
Joseph’s philosophy is rooted in consistency, discipline, and parallel growth—building a life where success in business, family, faith, and personal development are not just possible but mutually reinforcing.
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Erik Hatterscheidt is the founder of Freshline Moto Club, the world’s only brotherhood that unites entrepreneurial men through extreme motorcycle expeditions and humanitarian missions. Raised by an ex-Commando father, Erik developed a disciplined, high-performance mindset that he now channels into leading men on life-altering adventures across some of the world’s most challenging terrains—from the Sahara to the Andes.
Through Freshline, Erik has built a global community of over 239 vetted members who support each other through rugged expeditions, real-world service, and campfire conversations that forge deep accountability. His mission is to help successful but unfulfilled men rediscover purpose, embrace challenge, and build legacy—not by offering retreats, but by delivering rites of passage that blend adventure with responsibility.
Erik’s expertise spans leadership under pressure, building trust in high-stakes environments, and guiding teams through adversity. He has also scaled an international marketing consultancy serving over 600 clients worldwide and has led humanitarian logistics campaigns across continents.
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Doug Noll is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, award-winning author, and internationally recognized expert in conflict resolution. After a 22-year career as a successful civil trial lawyer, Doug walked away from a $10 million partnership to pursue peacemaking full-time.
He earned a master’s degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies and went on to co-found Prison of Peace, a global initiative that trains incarcerated individuals to become mediators and violence de-escalators.
His groundbreaking method of “listening people into existence” has helped transform the lives of thousands—from maximum-security prisons to high-level government offices. Doug is the author of several books, including De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, and has been featured in hundreds of media outlets and podcasts.
When he’s not teaching peace, he’s skiing, playing jazz violin, or watching the sunrise with his wife in the Sierra Nevada. Doug’s mission is simple: teach the world emotional competence—one conversation at a time.
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