April 6th: JK Harris, Entrepreneur and Author 

JK Harris is the founder and CEO of JK Harris & Company, the nation’s largest tax representation firm, and the author of Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid-Fire Business Growth (Entrepreneur Press, 2010). JK (John) Harris is the quintessential entrepreneur: an astute leader with tremendous business acumen who’s always on the lookout for new opportunities. After holding senior management positions in a number of companies, he went on to found or purchase more than 18 businesses in his 35-year business career—and he has plans for more.

Crediting much of his success to lessons learned from other entrepreneurs as well as his own experience, Harris has made it his mission to share his knowledge and expertise with business owners and managers across the country and throughout the world through his books and speeches. In 2009, he created Flashpoints as a resource for entrepreneurs who want to grow bigger, stronger, more profitable companies. In addition to books, JK Harris publishes a free newsletter, e-books, and other valuable business information products under the Flashpoints brand. To subscribe to the free Flashpoints newsletter and get a free copy of JK Harris’ e-book The Mindset of High Achievers, visit www.theflashpoints.com.

After his presentation, JK Harris will be glad to autograph Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid-Fire Business Growth (the book will be available at a special discounted price of $15 per copy) and answer individual questions.

For information about JK Harris & Company, visit www.jkharris-company.com; for information about Flashpoints, visit www.theflashpoints.com.

April 13th: Karen Cortell Reisman, M.S. "Einstein's Cousin" 

Since 1992, Karen Cortell Reisman, M.S. has taught corporate and association audiences how to communicate, sell, and thrive. 

Across North America and Europe, Karen's audiences have increased sales, enhanced productivity, and become better communicators. 

Karen would have been her high school's Valedictorian if it weren't for a B in Home Economics due to lumpy blueberry muffins. But, she hasn't stopped speaking since.

Karen puts on a one-woman show using letters her cousin, Albert Einstein, wrote to her family in an inspirational message about resilience. She helps her audiences learn how to:

• Use "Einstein-type" thinking to grow their business
• Use Karen's equation to ignite their creativity. It's easier to understand than E=mc2!
• Gain a competitive edge

Karen also speaks about how to Speak For Yourself® so that others listen and trust you. Speak For Yourself® programs and coaching teach audiences to:

• Craft a compelling message
• Establish trust with buyers
• Boost profitability
• Not throw up during a million dollar presentation!

Karen is the author of 2 books, a pithy blog, and numerous articles for national magazines. She’s also a frequent guest on a nationally syndicated radio program.

Clients include: The American Heart Association, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pizza Hut, ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Elk-GAF, Intuit, Sprint, and Deloitte Touche.

Karen has one bachelor's degree, one master's degree, one cow named Bliss, one daughter, one son, and one husband.

 www.KarenCortellReisman.com ¦ Karen@KarenCortellReisman.com

March 30th Speaker: Mark James, How to Keep Your Money Safe, Stay Out of the Stock Market, and Still Live Comfortably

Mark James spoke to us about Roth IRAs and converting our existing IRAs to a Roth IRA. He said you were going to have to pay the taxes on the IRA anyway and if you thought the tax rate was going to go up you would be better off to pay the taxes now. He also told us that he could help us shelter and grow our money and we should contact him to learn more about how he could help us.