Upcoming Speaking Events:
04/28/2018 Sonoma County, CA
M&B will host 65 students plus professors from Nanyang University’s MSc TIP (Master of Science Technopreneurship & Innovation Program, made up of students representing six countries)
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx
6/13/2018 & 6/14/2018 Anchorage, Alaska
M&B will be Keynote Speakers at the Alaska SBDC (Small Business Development Center) in Anchorage at the University of Alaska. They will also conduct a workshop the following day.
Past Speaking Events:
2/22/2018 – 02/23/2018 Las Vegas, NV
M&B were the closing Keynote Speakers at the Dynamic Women Summit put on by SmartFem Media Group. They were also on a discussion panel and were interviewed for SmartFem TV.
http://smartfemmediagroup.com/
2/07/2018 San Francisco, CA
M&B spoke at the University of San Francisco to MBA Business Modeling & Ideation students.
09/13/2017 Tempe, AZ 
M&B were the Keynote Speakers at the 75th Anniversary Ideas America Annual Summit, including international members.
08/02/2017 San Francisco, CA 
M&B were the Keynote Speakers at the Pro Visors Bay Area Distribution and Manufacturing Conference.
6/01/2017 – 06/02/2017 Virginia Beach, VA (3 events)
M&B were the Keynote Speakers for the Liberty Tax Service franchisees’ annual conference and provided an additional day of two 3-hour workshops as consultants.
https://ltsconvention.com/speakers/
5/04/2017 Jacksonville, FL (2 events)
M&B were the Keynotes Speakers at the 25th Annual Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida & hosted a workshop.
https://www.sbdc.unf.edu/pay-for-workshop/?workshops_id=410
05/04/2017 Jacksonville, FL
M&B spoke to members of the Renaissance Executive Forums.
http://www.executiveforums.com/
04/29/2017 Sonoma County, CA
M&B hosted 100 students from Nanyang University
(Students representing ten countries)
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx
04/06/2017 Portland, OR
M&B spoke to the Oregon Executives Association
http://www.executiveforums.com/
04/05/2017 Portland, OR
M&B spoke to the Portland Metropolitan
Business Association
03/07/2017 Napa, CA
M&B spoke at the Persistent Systems Conference
03/05/2017 Chicago, IL
Michael were the keynote speakers at the Parking Industry’s
Annual Exhibition. (1,000 attendees)
https://pieshow.parkingtoday.com/
02/17/2017 Las Vegas, NV
M&B were the keynote speakers at the Retail
Packaging Association Conference.
11/4/2016 San Francisco, CA
M&B spoke at The Executive Association of San Francisco Conference.
http://www.sfexecs.com/business-by-the-bay-blog/
11/8/2016 San Francisco, CA
M&B spoke at The C-Suite Conference in San Francisco.
https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1870175
05/23/2016 Irvine, CA
M&B spoke at the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation.
05/12/2016 New York, NY
M&B were the keynote speakers at the Secret Knock Convention. The Secret Knock Convention is a private (invite only) gathering of the most positive, modern day thought leaders from around the globe.
04/23/2016 Sonoma County, CA
M&B hosted 100 students from Nanyang University (Students representing ten countries)
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx
03/30/2016 Irvine, CA 
M&B spoke at OC Tech Happy Hour. OC Tech Hour is one of the fastest growing tech meetups in Orange County. 2,900+ members.
http://www.meetup.com/OC-Tech-Happy-Hour/
03/30/2016 Irvine, CA 
M&B spoke at Wine Wednesday Fireside Chat at the Blackstone Launchpad at UC Irvine. Blackstone LaunchPad is a campus based entrepreneurship program, accessible by over 500K students globally by the end of 2015, designed to support and mentor students, staff and alumni – regardless of major, experience or discipline.
https://blackstonelaunchpad.org/campus-page/uci
01/02/2016 Sonoma County, CA
M&B hosted 21 students from Nanyang University (Students representing six countries)
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx
11/11/2015 Uncasville, CT
M&B spoke at the Vets Rock event at the Mohegan Sun.
http://mohegansun.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/vets-rock.html
11/12/2015 Worcester, MA
M&B spoke to students & faculty at Clark University
11/13/2015 Worcester, MA 
M&B spoke to students & faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
11/06/2015 New Orleans, LA
M&B spoke to students & faculty at Tulane University.
11/05/2015 New Orleans, LA
M&B spoke to students & faculty at Loyola University.
10/05/2015 Costa Mesa, CA 
Michael was a guest panelist on the 2015 Critical Mass Executive Conference with Vans President, Kevin Bailey, and spoke to 100 CEOs & business executives in the Orange County area.
http://www.criticalmassforbusiness.com/
10/05/2015 Irvine, CA
Michael spoke to students & faculty of UC Irvine.
09/02/2015 Melbourne, Australia
M&B were the keynote speakers at the Beverage Trade Network Australia Trade Tasting.
http://australiatradetasting.com/en/
09/03/2015 Brisbane, Australia
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship at Griffith University
https://www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith/campuses/gold-coast-campus
08/10/2015 – 08/12/2015 San Diego, CA
M&B were the keynote speakers at the Secret Knock Convention. They will also be interviewed, which will appear in book, “Think & Grow Rich.” The Secret Knock Convention is a private (invite only) gathering of the most positive, modern day thought leaders from around the globe.
08/01/2015 Guerneville, CA
Bonnie spoke at the 3rd annual sunset dinner fund raiser for Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, non Profit Community based volunteer organization that is managing 3 State Parks. M&B were founding members of the event which has grown in popularity and now has over 70 attendees. Bonnie spoke about the importance of volunteerism in the parks solution. She praised Stewards for providing a model for maintaining the parks, keeping them open, and operating on volunteer labor, donations, and fee collections.
http://www.stewardscr.org/cms/pages/index.html
05/07/2015 Los Angeles, CA
M&B spoke to UCLA entrepreneurship, finance, operations and entertainment/social innovation students.
05/06/2015 Long Beach, CA
Michael accepted the Distinguished Alumni Award. He also attended the Alumni Awards Banquet Honorees Reception.
https://web.csulb.edu/alumni/distinguished
05/03/2015 Monterey, CA
M&B spoke to 200 members of the Community College League of California. In attendance were Board of Governors, trustees; college administrators: CEOs, vice chancellors, vice presidents, directors; other national association and federal government representatives, community college students, and league corporate partners.
http://www.ccleague.org/
04/18/2015 Sonoma County, CA
M&B hosted one hundred business students from Singapore (Students representing six countries). They were given a speaking tour while walking around their property and went on a wine tour.
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx
04/02/2015 Online Webinar
Michael & Bonnie hosted a webinar on “The Barefoot Spirit and Company Culture: Sales is King” to 500+ attendees.
https://www.score.org/workshops/sales-king-barefoot-spirit-and-company-culture
03/25/2015 – 03/27/2015 New York, NY
M&B gave the Closing Keynote address at the Customer Experience Conference to their members. (Producers of the Consumers’ Confidence Index)
http://www.conference-board.org
03/20/2015 Asheville, NC
M&B were Keynote Speakers for a special event for the UNCA Family Business Forum. Community members who have family owned businesses, or advise family owned businesses were in attendance.
03/19/2015 Asheville, NC
M&B were Keynote Speakers for a special entrepreneurship educational event, speaking to local business owners, faculty and students of entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
02/28/2015 Los Angeles, CA – over 250 attendees
M&B spoke to METal International members. METal is an exclusive gathering of and for dynamic entrepreneurs and change-makers in the media, entertainment and technology space. Their events range from talks with high-profile thinkers to connecting ideas and collaboration in their community.
http://metalinternational.com/
02/16/2015 – 02/20/2015 – over 2,000 participants
M&B were keynote speakers in an international sales webinar.
Interview with Kim Hoyer for Sales Surge Summit
02/05/2015 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada 
M&B were keynote speakers at 2 major events plus spoke to students of entrepreneurship at 2 campuses at the University of Lethbridge, with a total of over 10 talks/events.
01/15/2015 Malibu, CA
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship at Pepperdine University
01/03/2015 Sonoma County, CA
M&B hosted one hundred students from Singapore (Students representing six countries) and brought them on a wine tour
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/home.aspx
11/24/2014 Arlington, TX
M&B spoke to Bob Hopkins Social Entrepreneurship Class
11/13/2014 Glassboro, NJ
M&B were the keynote speakers at the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce Soiree and spoke to 400 top Southern New Jersey business owners.
http://www.gc-chamber.com/site/
11/16/2014 – 11/18/2014 Marina Del Ray, CA
M&B spoke at the C-Suite Network Conference. The C-Suite Network Conferences provide an arena for C-Suite executives and the world’s most elite thought leaders to candidly talk about the challenges of success in a world that’s unlike any we have experienced.
http://conference.c-suitenetwork.com/
11/13/2014 Glassboro, NJ 
M&B were the keynote speakers to business leaders and students at a VIP event for Rowan University, to support scholarships for students.
11/06/2014 Trondheim, Norway
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
10/24/2014 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
M&B were the keynote speakers at Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway event.
http://business.fau.edu/centers/adams-center/tech-runway/index.aspx
10/23/2014 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University
10/01/2014 – 10/02/2014 Las Vegas, NV
M&B were the keynote speakers to members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (West Coast Region) of Alchemy annual conference.
09/10/2014 – 09/12/2014 Long Beach, CA 
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship & Alumni at California State University at Long Beach.
09/13/2014 Los Angeles, CA
M&B spoke to METal International members. METal is an exclusive gathering of and for dynamic entrepreneurs and change-makers in the media, entertainment and technology space. Their events range from talks with high-profile thinkers to connecting ideas and collaboration in their community.
http://www.metalinternational.com/
08/17/2014 Sonoma County, CA 
M&B hosted a fundraiser for the Sonoma County Regional parks. They will also be speaking to the attendees.
http://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/
08/02/2014 Philadelphia, PA
M&B spoke to students of Entrepreneurship at Temple University
06/11/2014 – 06/14/2014 Dublin Ireland
M&B were the keynote speakers at the World Conference on Entrepreneurship
05/14/2014 & 05/15/2014
M&B spoke to the Mobile, AL Chamber of Commerce for two events
05/05/2014 Whitewater, WI
M&B participated in the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater’s Entrepreneurs’ Day and celebrated the opening of the new national headquarters of USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship).
5/01/2014 Topeka KS
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship at Washburn University
04/30/2014 Overland Park KS
M&B spoke to students at Johnson County Community College
04/28/2014 Charlotte NC
M&B were the keynote speakers at the SOCAP’s (Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals) 2014 Symposium
04/16/2014 Rohnert Park, CA
M&B spoke to Liz Thach’s wine business students
Speaking topic: Barefoot Strategy
04/02/2014 Peoria, IL
M&B received an award for entrepreneurship and spoke to students of entrepreneurship at Bradley University
03/27/2014 Mississippi State, MS
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship at Mississippi State University
03/25/2014 Wilmington, NC
M&B were keynote speakers to 300 students during Business Week at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
03/07/2014 – 03/14/2014 Syracuse NY
M&B spoke and were instructors at EBV and EBV-F at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
Speaking Topic: The Guiding Principles for Successful Entrepreneurs
03/10/2014 Ithaca, NY
M&B spoke to students of entrepreneurship at Cornell University
02/24/2014 Monterey, CA
M&B were the keynote speakers at the CABBI InnSpire Conference & Tradeshow
Speaking Topic: Guiding Principles for Successful Hospitality
01/09/2014 – 01/13/2014 Dallas, TX
M&B spoke at the USASBE National Convention
Speaking Topic: From The Street to the Classroom- Guiding Principles for Success
12/20/2013 & 12/21/2013 Mazatlan Mexico
M&B spoke to 40 business leaders on Worthy Cause Marketing
and did non-profit work with the schools for The Mazatlán Foundation.
12/05/2013 Santa Rosa, CA
Michael spoke at the North Coast Wine Industry Expo to 200 attendees
Speaking Topic: “They buy you, not the wine”
http://www.wineindustryexpo.com/
11/02/2013 to 11/03/2013 West Lafayette IN
M&B spoke to 250 students of entrepreneurship & 20 faculty at Purdue University
http://www.krannert.purdue.edu/
11/02/2013 Chicago IL – 1500+ attendees
M& were keynote speakers (1 hour) for COLLEGIATE Entrepreneurs’ Organization (#1 event to attend for young entrepreneurs)
10/30/2013 Chicago IL
M&B spoke at MIT Enterprise Forum
http://www.mitefchicago.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=375711&item_id=302041
10/29/2013 Fort WorthTX
M&B spoke to students at TarrantCounty College
10/28/2013 Mesquite TX
M&B spoke at Eastfield College
http://www.eastfieldcollege.edu/
10/26/2013 to 10/29/2013 Dallas TX – 1000+ attendees
M&B were keynote speakers at EBV National Training and Alumni Conference (Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities)
10/24/2013 ArlingtonTX
M&B spoke at The University of Texas at Arlington
09/30/2013 & 10/01/13 Columbus GA
M&B spoke to students at Columbus State University
09/30/2013 Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Warrington College of Business
Jamie Kraft spoke to the students at The University of Florida’s Warrington’s College of Business
09/25/2013 Tampa FL
The University of Tampa, John H. Sykes College of Business; professor Rebecca J. White (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship – USASBE – Outgoing President) had M&B to speak to her students
09/24/2013 Deland, FL
Stetson University
Professor Peter Begalla had M&B to speak to the students
09/23/2013 Fort Meyers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University
Professor Sandra Meyers had M&B speak to their students
09/12/2013 San Francisco, CA
Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business (SOCAP International)
M&B spoke at SOCAP’s 40th Anniversary Celebration during the America’s Cup
08/31/2013 Guerneville, CA
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, Fundraiser
M&B were “honored guests” and will be talking about worthy cause marketing. We are donating books and signing one for each guest. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods (Stewards) is a non-profit organization that partners with the Russian River Sector of California State Parks. Mission is “promoting education, preservation, & restoration of the natural & cultural resources of Russian River area State Parks.”
http://www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org/sunsetdinner.htm
07/21/2013 Syracuse NY; The TechGarden
M&B spoke to students and took questions for 2 hours. The TechGarden is a central New York’s premiere innovation and technology
incubator and is home to the suite of CenterState CEO’s innovation economic development programs.
07/20-21/2013 Syracuse NY; Syracuse University
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, M&B were the keynote speakers to vets, advisors, professors, and event organizers
06/15/2013 Santa Rosa CA – 30 business women, 1 hour
Bonnie spoke at The Women’s Power Strategy Conference
http://womenspowerstrategyconference.com/
05/23/2013 San Francisco CA – 90 busines women, 45 mins
Bonnie spoke at The Professional BusinessWomen of California
04/17/2013 Syracuse, NY – 25 top business owners
Entrepreneurial Society of Central NY; M&B were keynote speakers (1 hour)
04/16/2013 Syracuse, NY – 1000 businesswomen
The WISE (Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship); M&B were keynote speakers (1 hour)
http://www.wisecenter.org/Symposium/event.asp
03/25/2013 Dallas TX 
M&B spoke to members of the Dallas Regional Chamber
https://www.dallaschamber.org/
03/25/2013 Dallas TX – 100 students & 10 faculty
University of Texas at Dallas; M&B spoke (1 ¼ hours)
03/22/2013 Dallas TX – 150 business leaders and benefactors
Museum of Biblical Arts; M&B were keynote speakers (45 minutes)
03/21/2013 Dallas TX – 575 students + 20 faculty
University of Texas at Arlington; M&B spoke during Entrepreneur Week
(2 sessions, 1 ½ hours each)
03/08/2013 Santa Barbara City College – 300 students & professors
The Scheinfeld Center, Enlightened Entrepreneurship Series; M&B spoke to entrepreneurial students (1 ½ hours)
02/22/2013 Orange County CA – 250 administrators, members, & supporters
Surfriders Foundation Wavemakers Award ceremony; M&B accepted the
Outstanding Contribution Award and spoke about Worthy Cause Marketing
02/12/2013 Pleasanton CA – 175 IT executives & business professional
Institute for Social, Search & Mobile Marketing, M&B were the keynote speakers
http://www.socialsearchmobile.org/
01/14/2013 SF – 400 international entrepreneurship professors
USASBE 2013, Michael was the Keynote Speaker (1 ¼ hours)
01/10/2013 SF – 400 international entrepreneurship professors
USASBE 2013, Michael & Bonnie were toastmasters
11/08/2012 Napa – 300 winery owners and professionals
Increasing the Value of a Wine Business Conference by the Seminar Group; Michael gave a seminar presentation
http://www.theseminargroup.net/seminar.lasso?seminar=12.WBVCA
10/26/2012 Santa Rosa CA – 70 park management administrators & NPO
SSU Parks Project Workshop; Bonnie participated & spoke
09/03/2012 Santa Rosa CA – 300 business leaders
Santa Rosa Rotary; Michael was the keynote speaker
http://www.santarosarotary.com/
07/13/12 SSU, Santa Rosa CA – 50 college professors & sponsors
Dean Bill Silver discussed wine course at SSU, with Michael participating
