With more than 25 years of hotel industry and broadcasting experience, I'm a hospitality media expert and leader who creates engaging and informative content for various audiences and platforms. I'm the Show Host and President at No Vacancy, the home of the #1 hospitality podcast and video site, where I interview the most notable names in the industry, cover all the major events, and educate and entertain my listeners and viewers along the way. I'm also a sought-after event speaker, board member, consultant, and influencer who leverages my extensive knowledge and network to provide insights, trends, and business solutions for the hospitality and travel sectors. I've been featured in USA Today, New York Times, Washington Post, and other publications, and recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inspirational People in Global Hospitality and the #1 Hospitality Social Media Influencer. My mission is to transform and inject positive energy and great information into your events, content, and business.

Marketing, communications and operations professional with a journalism background and a proven track record in retail/B2B marketing, public relations, print/graphic production, fulfillment and vendor management. Experienced program leader and team builder with long-term experience in financial services, healthcare, insurance and foodservice industries.

I have been selling my whole life. A few brief stints in the technical department or the back office but most of my time has been spent "customer-facing" and doing deals. Currently, as co-founder of Gap Wireless a leading product distributor for the mobile broadband and test & measurement equipment markets, I have over three decades of experience in sales, with thousands of hours in the field or on the phone with customers and working with salespeople and the entire management group to help start, build, and grow several massively successful companies. After entering the sales field in 1985 as a Technical Sales Rep, I founded my first company, mmwave Technologies Inc. in 1991 and simultaneously served as President of Anritsu Electronics Ltd. for 9 years. Using my experience in the industry, I have gone on to lecture groups on sales strategy, consumerism, and what motivates people at a raw emotional level. I would enjoy speaking to your group too. I am a husband to one and father to 5, living near Toronto in Ontario, Canada, where I enjoy hiking, skiing, and playing pickleball. 📌 Feel free to reach out for podcast invitations, collaborations & speaking gigs. 🚀 Want to stay ahead of rest 95% in the Sales Game? Learn the top sales tactics & strategies from my 50+ years of experience in my book 'Never Sit In The Lobby'. Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3GnnKag

Owner and CEO of multi-award winning agency Purechannels: The Channel Agency, helping vendors, distis and partners across the world to transform their channel activity. NLP and Hypnosis Practitioner, pursuer of excellence, life lover, unrelenting smile-maker and immovable optimist, driving change through the Channel and side-hustling my way through the global football market, I invented the RESPONSEBALL - a football that provides unpredictable and irregular movement in flight and on the ground, so it's great for goalkeeper training, co-ordination, reactions, motor-skill development and also just for a bit of good old fashioned fun in the garden or as part of a training session. I am also Honorary President of the 'Glenn Robertson Academy Gambia' which provides opportunity, hope and inclusion through football, keeping children off the streets and offering them an alternative to drugs and crime in Gambia. Marketer, creator, inventor, brainworker, talker, presenter, networker, and innovator, I am encouraged, motivated and inspired everyday by my two little girls and what lies ahead for them. I like to be nice. And despite what some teachers might say, I am also perfectly comfortable using the word nice. I own more pairs of shoes than my wife because I believe that shoes are important. They help people and people are really important! I start the day with a cup of tea and then move onto coffee. twitter: @pureglenn and @purechannels

➡️ Executive Summary; Forward-thinking finance leader with 8 years of experience driving corporate strategy and 20+ years of experience in FP&A for complex multibillion-dollar global organizations. Present finance analytics and insights to formulate future direction and position companies for expense efficiency and revenue optimization. Strategic business partner both within finance and executive leadership. Innate ability to communicate sophisticated financial concepts and provide thoughtful solutions to drive strategic business decisions across customer and product segments. Possess an MBA in International Business & Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics. ➡️ Leadership Contributions ➤ Team Building & Development: Built 4 Corporate Strategy and FP&A teams from scratch. Teams delivered strategic direction, financial insights, and collaborative partnerships to organizational leaders. ➤ Data Governance: Established formal data governance processes within 3 global organizations to reduce data issues, optimize data quality and financial reporting throughout multiple systems and divisions. ➤ Cost Savings: Drove earnings growth and substantial cost savings, including $24MM annual costs savings through companywide strategic cost-cutting initiatives. ➤ International Experience: Global business strategist with a background analyzing entry feasibility throughout a diversity of countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia. Developed international growth strategies and KPIs tied to compensation for country leaders. ➤ Corporate Finance Subject Matter Expert: Collegiate lecturer in Corporate Finance and International Trade with contributions in top publications such as, Tech Target and McGraw-Hill. Called upon as an expert financial presenter and frequent panelist on FP&A Fridays Podcast. Mentor to undergraduate finance students at UCLA. ➡️ Specialties: Strategy | Financial Planning | Financial Analysis | Corporate FP&A | Global Finance | Financial Reporting | Profitability Analysis | Design Analysis | Refinance | Financial Modeling | Business Partner Relations | Accountability | Transparency | Process Automation | Process Improvement | Streamlining Process | Annual Budgets | Reporting & Analysis | Business Efficiency | Cost Management | International Market Analysis | Short & Long-Term Strategy | Segmentation | Regulatory Analysis | Profitability Analysis | Compensation Planning | Restructuring | Forecasting | Business Strategy | Continuous Improvement | Talent Acquisition | Team Building | Strategic Planning | Trend Analysis |

A data-driven leader with 16-years experience across leisure, retail and entertainment marketing strategy, campaign and analytical roles. Key areas of experience include developing and implementing multi-marketing channel plans, reaching commercial success and coaching marketing teams. Accountability across my career embraces building acquisition and retention programs built on modelling insights and demonstrated high return on investments.

🏡 About Me: Since joining the real estate industry, I have witnessed and contributed to its dynamic evolution. My journey began as a buyer's agent for Re/Max, which laid the foundation for my deep understanding of the market and client needs. Three years in, I embarked on an entrepreneurial path, establishing the Ohio Property Group and OhioMLSFlatFee.com, a pioneer in virtual real estate brokerage services. 🌐 What I Do: At OhioMLSFlatFee.com, we're not just about selling properties; we're revolutionizing how real estate is conducted. As a virtual brokerage servicing all 88 Ohio counties, we offer comprehensive, flat-fee real estate services that blend traditional expertise with modern convenience. Our model is built on transparency, efficiency, and empowering homeowners through education. 🔍 My Specialties: Virtual Real Estate Transactions Flat Fee Listing Services Market Analysis and Property Pricing Negotiation and Troubleshooting Transactions Real Estate Education and Consultation Content Creation: Authoring Books, Blogging, Podcasting 🚀 Achievements: Successfully transitioned from traditional to a fully virtual business model in 2019, expanding our reach statewide. Authored "You Can Sell It," a comprehensive guide for homeowners. Launched and host a real estate podcast featuring industry experts. Member of multiple MLS systems and real estate boards and the Ohio and National Association of Realtors, adhering to the highest industry standards. 💡 My Vision: To redefine the real estate experience by leveraging technology, education, and a client-centric approach. My goal is to expand OhioMLSFlatFee.com's innovative services by providing value and exceptional service to every homeowner. 🤝 Let's Connect: I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals, clients, and anyone passionate about the future of real estate. Feel free to reach out for collaboration, consultation, or just a conversation about the industry's latest trends. Bonus points if you have a great joke or local restaurant recommendation. My preference is the hole-in-the-wall where the chairs don't match, and the menu and napkins are made of the same material.