Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein

Emily Schneider is a creatively curious branding and presentation designer who helps businesses communicate with clarity and impact. Growing up in the Midwest, she was always fascinated by how things work and how people connect—an interest that led her to study visual communications at the University of Kansas. ⁣ After starting her career in marketing and agency work, Emily discovered her passion for PowerPoint design, recognizing its power in storytelling and branding. Now, with nearly a decade of freelance experience, she specializes in helping C-suite executives and business leaders craft compelling presentations that engage audiences. ⁣ Beyond design, Emily shares her expertise through masterclasses and free resources, empowering professionals to improve their communication skills.

Lior Weinstein is an entrepreneur and fractional CTO/CRO based in Atlanta, Georgia. Born and raised in Israel in an entrepreneurial family, Lior developed an early passion for business and finance, launching his first company at 14 and trading stocks as a child. After serving in the Israeli special forces and intelligence, he transitioned into affiliate marketing and technology, founding one of Israel's first mobile app development companies. This venture led to the creation of successful apps like Baby First Mobile and the founding of Epoxy, a mobile marketing automation company that sold in 2014. ⁣ Lior's entrepreneurial journey also includes buying and selling businesses, focusing on optimizing operations to drive growth. He now helps companies scale by identifying growth opportunities and streamlining processes as a fractional CTOx or Chief Revenue Officer for companies with revenues between $20 million to $100 million. Additionally, he mentors CTOx through his venture CTOx and supports anti-human trafficking initiatives. ⁣ A father and passionate about education, Lior homeschools his three children while traveling globally, spending seven to eight months per year on the road.  Lior is also deeply connected to his roots in Israel, using his platform to foster understanding amidst the region's complex political landscape.

Dave Behar is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for branding, technology, and business development. Growing up in Southern California, he was inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial spirit, leading him to create and sell successful ventures like Team Greek, a fraternity/sorority merchandising brand, and IDIG, a beach volleyball lifestyle company. During the tech boom, Behar moved to San Francisco, where he played a key role in Pac-10 (now Pac-12) branding and worked on early-stage Silicon Valley ventures, including Hotmail. His expertise in brand development and licensing has helped shape multiple industries. ⁣ Currently, Behar leads ION, a hyper-local, hyper-targeted content distribution network that empowers creators by integrating production, distribution, and monetization across multiple platforms, including Apple TV and Roku. He also spearheads IONTELLIGENCE, a sports-focused platform supporting a "network of champions." ⁣ With a focus on innovation, scalability, and the evolving digital landscape, Behar continues to build brands, mentor entrepreneurs, and explore the intersection of AI, media, and business growth—all while embracing a flexible, travel-friendly work lifestyle.

Matt Drago is a Los Angeles-based actor known for standout roles like Fabian in Somewhere in Montana and appearances in Disney's Counting Scars, What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, and the podcast No Other Way. A versatile performer, 4th-degree black belt, and creative entrepreneur, Matt balances acting, producing, and an active lifestyle. Represented by HRI Talent and Ignite Talent Management, he is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity.

Zach Tidwell is a Marine Corps veteran and suicide survivor who, after a self-inflicted gunshot wound left him blind and deaf in one ear, found a renewed perspective on life. Now 28, he uses his story of resilience to inspire others, proving that even the darkest moments can lead to incredible growth. In addition to sharing his journey, Zach founded a software company focused on creating inclusive technology accessible to everyone. He is passionate about breaking barriers and advocating for accessibility in the tech world. Zach actively pursues adventurous activities like skiing, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, defying expectations for people with disabilities. His message centers on the power of perseverance, mental health awareness, and the ability to achieve despite any challenges.

Bruce Whitfield empowers leaders to cut through the noise of the news cycle and focus on what truly drives long-term growth and sustainability. With a knack for delivering impactful, memorable narratives, he transforms the way audiences consume and engage with information. Over two decades, Whitfield has analyzed ambitious companies and their leaders, conducting over 50,000 interviews with top decision-makers.

Cody Hofhine, founder of Real Estate Freedom Formula and co-founder of Utah Sell Now, is a successful real estate investor, mentor, and high-performance coach recognized as a multiple Inc. 5000 business owner. Using his sales expertise, he built a 7-figure real estate business rooted in clarity, energy, and productivity. Cody has coached many to succeed in real estate and reach peak performance through his training and coaching programs.

David Griffiths uses music and media to share the Gospel, inspiring his online community to transform their lives for the better. A talented gospel recording artist, minister, and coach, David uplifts others through prayer, song, strategy, and inspiration. With over 1.4 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, David is a leading voice in faith-based content creation and runs Content Creating Academy, helping Christian creators expand their reach.

Building Success. Journey from Dreams to Construction Mastery. Brad Leavitt knows what it takes to deliver excellence.  Under his guidance, AFT Construction earned a spot on the Inc 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies—a testament to Brad’s vision and relentless drive. Their projects shine in top publications like Fine Homebuilding and Luxe Interior Design, where they’ve been multiple-time Gold List winners. Brad’s work isn’t just construction—it’s creating lasting legacies.

Jonathan Labman was born in Trenton, New Jersey in the United States in 1955. He grew up in Pennsylvania, in Trenton suburbs. At 16, he won a scholarship to an international high school called the United World College of the Atlantic, in South Wales, UK, where he completed an International Baccalaureate degree. Jonathan has been fundamentally interested in human well-being, spirituality and psychology since the age of 15. During and after completing university at Covenant College, Jonathan lived in a Christian fundamentalist commune for several months in Santa Barbara California (1974), and an evangelical Christian co-operative community that devolved into a cult from 1978-1984. Following these experiences, he studied acting, movement, dance and voice in New York. Disillusioned with egotism, he turned to working with people in a healing capacity: first as a Licensed Massage Therapist, then Energetic and Psychic Healing, followed by a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology, and training as a Yoga teacher (500 hour certification). Jonathan has worked as a professional counselor since 2000. Jonathan has enjoyed the transition into Non-Dual Awareness, being spiritually Awake since July of 2001. He now teaches clients how to work with psychological distress and move towards spiritual awakening. He currently has four published books: An Ordinary Being (memoir); Simply Awake: Spiritual Enlightenment, the Simplest Thing; Taming the Three-Ring Circus of Your Mind; and Being Human and Waking Up: a guide for psychotherapy clients and enlightenment students (September 2023). He sees clients in person and in small groups, in the Doylestown, Pennsylvania area. https://www.simplyawake.com for more information.