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BILLINGS, MT -- Jennifer Tipton is a model of tenacity both for her work as an entrepreneur and previous career as an equine (horse) dentist. For years she bonded with animals, observing their behaviors, and understanding some of their natural grooming tendencies. She noted what felt good and comfortable and also what tugged, itched, or prickled during grooming times. It led her to develop an innovative grooming tool that can make any type of curly, shaggy, wiry, or horribly long coat neater and sleeker. Because it performs so quickly and simply, she worked the word easy into its name – SleekEZ. In 2018, Jennifer's SleekEZ (www.sleekEZ.com), became one of the top selling products on Amazon. But the journey of this specially bladed and toothed comb was long and hard, including personal battles with early stakeholders, resistance from patent attorneys, and rip offs by certain marketers and distributors. Jennifer launched the fledgling company with her own money and has since become an expert at living simply (instead of with extensive debt.) She even bought her last home for all cash. Jennifer is a true animal lover and has always lived with a 4-legged family. For many years she was situated in Billings Montana. Most recently she has been living ?off the grid? in a 40' trailer with acres of land around her. She has 6 horses and 6 dogs with her, one of them just turned 14. Jennifer says the dogs are her eyes and ears in a remote area akin to the Wild West of US past. The animals also enjoy their property in the Northeast corner of Nevada which includes a creek that runs into a mysterious underground river. And that is just the tip of the phenomena around her. To learn more about Jennifer's history and products visit www.sleekez.com

DALLAS, TX -- For decades, Mike Armour (or Doctor Mike, as he is popularly known) has compiled an exceptional leadership record in far-ranging fields of endeavor. He is a multi-dimensional achiever, and it consistently puts him in demand as an executive coach, business advisor and trainer-- focused on management, leadership, cultural transformation. He holds a PhD from UCLA, among other degrees, and has been honored for both the work he did in past capacities, and what he does at his flagship company Strategic Leadership Development International (SDLI). ?If you were born with the ability to change someone's perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give – the ability to influence.? These are the wise words of Shannon L Alder, an acclaimed author and therapist. Dr. Mike will discuss being engaging, having authoritative knowledge, past successes, and other aspects of influence that are essential to sound leadership. He will guide us step-by-step through The Seven Avenues of Influence and talk about strategies for building up one's influence. A central theme, which is also in the title of his bestselling book, is trust. Dr. Michael Armor issued the second edition of Leadership and the Power of Trust in 2020 (the original was in 2008) and it rapidly rose to the top of Amazon's chart. In the course of his career, Dr. Mike has coached hundreds of executives, managers, and entrepreneurs and trained people across four continents. He has spoken before nearly as many corporate audiences. At one time, was also involved in the clergy. For more information about Doctor Mike and his leadership coaching please visit www.leaderperfect.com

Cincinnati, OH – Ronda Gish is an artist and founder of Captive Image 1, where she creates art, using various mediums. Most amazing about Ronda is that she never received any formal training, and everything she knows was self-taught. ?I paint with watercolor, oil, acrylic, and ink,? explains Ronda. ?I even sculpt – work in clay. I do a lot of different things I draw. I have even written poetry and have been thinking of writing a book.? ?My subject matter depends on what has influenced me,? adds Ronda. ?The inspiration depends on how I feel, or what is around me – people and events. I just sit down and start doing something. My mind is always going. I also receive a lot of commission work.? One of Ronda's most amazing projects, which took her over eighty hours to complete, was a stained-glass piece for Roger Reiman, famous motorcycle racer and head mechanic for daredevil Evel Knievel. She also recently painted a piece titled The World Today, which depicts and emphasizes diversity. It attracted the attention of national magazines. Another significant project was a meerschaum pipe that she hand-carved for a retiring police officer. Ronda continues to make art and seeks to focus on it as much as possible. ?Art is in everybody,? concludes Ronda. ?Even the person that says ‘I can't draw a stick figure' – there is something there. Art is a great outlet for just resting your mind. Everybody should try it.? For more information, please visit https://captiveimage1.com/