The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier

Meet Brian Basilico, the founder of B2B Interactive Marketing. Brian is a seasoned thought leader with over 45 years of experience with traditional, digital, and relationship marketing.

Brian is an internationally known author, podcaster, and speaker respected as an expert in using content marketing and distribution technologies to supercharge sales and prospecting efforts. He is the author several books, including It’s Not About You, It’s About BACON!

Brian and his team of experts understand the powerful synergy between compelling content and strategic networking on LinkedIn. This includes websites, social media, email, SEO, Google, artificial intelligence, and LinkedIn advertising and utilizing current business relationships within your accounting and CRM systems integration. His unique systems and approach have helped companies turn every $1 spent on marketing into a 10-15 times return on investment for sales to current and prospective customers.

Are you tired of unpredictable income in your business? Gina Carr, a serial entrepreneur, has the solution. With an MBA from Harvard and an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, this marketing maven is the expert in leveraging artificial intelligence to create stable, recurring revenue streams.

Terry Brock works with his clients around the world to help them build their business. He does this by helping them with Relationship Marketing, using AI and other tools. He has been a professional speaker for over 41 years. He has earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional designation. He has also been inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame (only five per year) which includes people like Brian Tracy, Ronald Reagan, Bob Burg, Randy Gage, and Jim Rohn. Terry has also received the National Speakers Association’s highest award with only one per year, The Cavett.

Together, they are Stark Raving Entrepreneurs and they make tech solutions doable and

fun.

Gina and Terry have two free gifts for our audience. Click here for AI Tools for Business Building and here for their AI training.

Brynne Tillman is the CEO of Social Sales Link and The Modern Banker and the new personalized AI platform askSSL.ai. She teaches professionals how to leverage LinkedIn and AI to start trust-based conversation without being salesy. She is also the co-author, with Jeb Blount, of the upcoming book The LinkedIn Edge.

Lauren Capwell and Lauren Shaw—better known as “The Laurens“—are the powerhouse duo behind a groundbreaking approach to high-ticket sales and AI-driven business growth. With a unique blend of expertise—a rocket scientist with Stanford AI training and a sales expert who has scaled multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses and sold over $5 million in high-ticket programs—they’ve cracked the code on how to consistently attract and close premium clients.

As the creators of The AI Sales Accelerator™ and Clarity Playbooks™, they help coaches, consultants, and online service providers transform their messaging, automate content creation, and build sales systems that convert. Their mission? To make AI simple, powerful, and practical—so business owners can scale with ease, reclaim their time, and achieve lasting financial freedom.

Today, they’re here to share the real truth about AI in sales and marketing—what’s working, what’s not, and how to use AI to streamline your business without losing your voice, authenticity, or personal touch.

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Tori Begg is a dynamic leader and innovator specializing in integrating artificial intelligence into sales and marketing processes. As the Head of AI Enablement and Strategy for V Digital Services, she focuses on empowering the sales team to operate more efficiently and effectively through cutting-edge AI tools and systems. With nearly two years of experience driving inventive solutions in AI, Tori has established herself as an expert in transforming workflows to enhance productivity and results. With a passion for efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving, Tori continues to lead forward-thinking initiatives that shape the future of sales and marketing in the AI era.

Over the past 30+ years, Kim Garst has built not one, but seven 7-figure online businesses (and a few 6-figure ones!). She’s a go-to authority on online marketing, especially when it comes to AI marketing and social selling.

Kim knows that authenticity is key. Whether it’s social selling or the cutting-edge realm of AI-driven marketing strategies, staying true to who you are makes all the difference. Kim’s book, Will the Real You Please Stand Up: Show Up, Be Authentic, and Prosper in Social Media, is an international best seller. It’s a testament to the power of authenticity in marketing. But here’s where it gets exciting: authenticity and AI have an exciting connection!

Kim’s mission is to help businesses understand how to train AI to reflect their unique voice and brand message. Imagine an AI that not only works smarter but also resonates with your audience because it’s imbued with your genuine voice. By marrying authenticity with AI’s capabilities, we can foster connections that are real and drive growth like never before.

Denise Wakeman, founder of AI Success Club and Marketing Trailblazers, helps solo business owners amplify their online reach and revenue with practical, AI-driven strategies. A pioneer in digital marketing since 1996, Denise specializes in simplifying complex tactics, empowering entrepreneurs to build visibility, connect with their audience, and confidently grow their businesses.

Cristina DiGiacomo is the Chief AI Philosophy Officer of the C-Suite Network Technology Council, blending her expertise in Philosophy and generative AI to help business leaders and coaches navigate the transformative potential of AI. With 14 years of philosophical study and certifications in ChatGPT and Generative AI, Cristina brings a unique perspective to integrating AI with wisdom and human values. As the founder of Everyday Philosophy, she delivers workshops, masterminds, and retreats that connect timeless philosophical principles with AI applications for strategic growth and leadership. Cristina is also an Advisor and Chief Philosophy Officer for “Loving Is AI”. She holds a Master of Science in Organizational Change Management, is a #1 Best Selling Author for her book Wise Up! At Work, is a 2x New York Times Publishers Award Winner, and a Canne Cyber Lion Award short-list winner.

Kelly Meerbott is an acclaimed TEDx keynote speaker, author, podcast host, and award-winning certified leadership coach. With a unique trauma-informed approach and PTSD training, Kelly has transformed the leadership landscape for executives, C-Suite members, and senior military officers. Her proven strategies help 90% of her clients overcome burnout, become more resilient, and achieve their goals. Kelly’s insights on burnout are featured in her bestselling book From Burnout to Bliss and her latest release, Meerbotts Fables.

Click here to purchase Meerbotts Fables.

Adam Goldman is a franchise consultant who is an experienced investor, serial entrepreneur, franchisee, and Master Franchisor.

Over his 20-year career as a business investor and franchise consultant, Adam has founded three successful companies on two continents. These include an IT company in Poland and a real estate investment company in Texas. Most recently, he has grown the Vanguard Cleaning Area Developer concept in Houston into a multi-million dollar a year enterprise with over 30 franchisees and 300 customers which he recently sold.