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Speaker Introduction

As a serial entrepreneur, Wes Berry established an international $750 million company,  a private vocational school, a retail franchise system covering five states, and a half-dozen multi-million-dollar companies. He has also served on the boards of an educational foundation, youth assistance, Henry Ford Hospital, and as a trustee for a nine-figure foundation. His many honors include being the NAACP’s businessperson of the year. He was even named Businessperson of the Year by Optimist International; talk about a glass-half-full kind of guy.

A true storyteller, Wes is a communicator of the highest order. His breadth of knowledge makes him a highly sought-after consultant, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator. He has authored sixteen bestselling books in the business and success genres, including the Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestseller Big Things Have Small Beginning. His engaging speaking style also served him as a talk radio host. Even his mother says he has a face for radio.

His extensive business knowledge and communications skills have made him an expert media contributor on many topics, from commercial drone applications to the downsizing of Sears, resulting in appearances with various media outlets. His many media appearances include NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, Entrepreneur and Time magazines, Fox News, Neil Cavuto, Geraldo Rivera, and John Stossel, to name just a few.

Married for 30+ years, he has four adult sons and spends his leisure time with his English Bulldog or working on his ever-humbling golf game.