Board of Advisors

 

These are the business people I have relied upon for advice in the structure of the AABPE™. -- Visit their websites and take advantage of their professional products and services. -- You won't regret it.

John Schulte is a 30-year veteran of advertising, marketing, publicity, promotions and sales. He is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of mail order, direct mail, cataloging and overall direct marketing. He is one of the few people in the United States that has been certified by a United States Federal Court as a Direct Marketing and Catalog expert, able to act as an expert witness in related corporate disputes. As President and Chairman of the "National Mail Order Association," John is a consultant to business owners, marketing departments and to other consultants. John is considered a business start-up master that has been involved in dozens of business start-ups all over the United States. His marketing tips, business articles and interviews have appeared in over 100 of the most popular business and marketing publications in America. Using direct marketing methods, John has developed strategic business building programs for brick & mortar retailers, web merchants, manufacturers and service providers. Visit John at the "National Mail Order Association" -- http://www.NMOA.org

Orlando E. Blake, CPT, Ph.D. Orlando's career in organization development and executive coaching has spanned more than twenty five years. He has held senior management positions at Mercantile National Bank, Warner Bros., Inc. and GUESS?, Inc. (the multinational apparel manufacturer and retailer). Dr. Blake is a licensed Unitive™ coach and a nationally recognized expert in workplace learning and performance improvement. In 2004, Orlando was awarded the Experienced Professional Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) designation by the International Society for Performance Improvement. He is passionate about human development and strives always to ensure that every individual, team and organization he works with is able to achieve its short and long term goals. In addition to his organizational consulting and executive coaching practice, Orlando currently teaches alternative dispute resolution at University of California, Riverside Extension. He also teaches masters level courses at Claremont Graduate University for the School of aBehavioral and Organizational Science. For more information about Orlando and how he can help you with your business, visit the following websites: The Blake Group ­ http://www.blake·group.com & Leaders Path Institute ­ http://www.leaderspath.net

David Breth & Lindy Scarborough, Co-Owners of MAGICTAINMENT, built and sustain their worldwide credibility as successful profit strategists, specializing in direct response marketing and sales. David Breth is an expert in direct response - "Magnetic Marketing" and Lindy Scarborough (aka "The Conversion Queen" has over 20 years experience in corporate America training and leading sales teams. In 2008 they were invited to partner with (and accepted) the Central Maryland GKIC Chapter (Glazer Kennedy Inner Circle), delivering their proven direct response sales and marketing expertise to monthly meetings where attendance and new members continue to increase monthly. David and Lindy are full time professional entertainers (master magician and performers). During their drive/fly times to and from shows/gigs they multi-task and coach their "direct response" clients. In 2007 they performed 452 magic/illusion shows, in combination with, their POPULAR all day, no fluff, no hype, all meat, 100% solid, useable information direct response marketing symposiums (hosted by the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and corporations around the country), Their style is direct, cutting-edge and they only speak on topics they have actually tested and do in the real world. They have several sites but one "tent" MAGICTAINMENT! Visit David and Lindy (MAGICTAINMENT) -- http://www.DavidBreth.net

Jimmy Krug began self-publishing paper and ink booklets back in 1998. In 1999 he became known as the man who "sold over a million simple publications." After writing, publishing and marketing numerous "how-to" titles from 1998 to 2001, Jimmy retired for several years to enjoy life and pursue other interests on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida. During his downtime, he discovered the "marketing formula" used to transform "ordinary people" in "Gurus, Wizards & How-To Teachers" in every field imaginable. The niches changed, but the formula remained the same. In 2007, Jimmy began using these principles - creating and selling products successfully under several pen names. In 2008, Jimmy began marketing his own brand of "Personality Marketing" to help clients sell more products and services in every imaginable industry including TV, Radio and print media. Today, Jimmy continues his work as a writer, publisher, publicity consultant and marketer, working closely with Gulf Coasts Internet Publishing of Bradenton, Florida. "I like having the freedom to work on whatever projects inspire me," says Krug. "But my consulting business does place a fairly large demand upon my time. Eventually, I'll probably spend most of my time writing and speaking at various business organizations." Jimmy's publications include such titles as: How to Erase Your Poor Credit Rating, Car Buying Secrets, The Secret Path 1: Becoming a "How-To" Guru, Wizard or Teacher Within Your Niche, The Secret Path 2: Personalities That Sell!, Simple eBook Publishing: All The Tools You Need To Create, Publish and Market Your eBook In 5-Days! and How To Write Publish & Market Your Own Self-Help Book. Go visit Jimmy at -- http://www.simplepublications.com & http://www.simplepublications.com/blog

John Anghelache is a direct response copywriter and marketing strategist. He has worked for some of the top marketers in the world including: the late, Gary C. Halbert, Joe Vitale, David Garfinkel, Yanik Silver and Michel Fortin. John is the author of the top selling program "The Copywriting Crash Course". He develops marketing campaigns, writes email autoresponders and helps clients to leverage assets into multiple bottom line revenue streams. He also writes an ezine with practical real world information for using direct response marketing and copywriting to promote just about any online or offline business. For more details about John's ezine, "The John Anghelache Letter", go to...http://www.JohnAnghelache.com

Dennis Hessler has been in the business of international trade for almost 2 decades and has assisted thousands of entrepreneurs in starting and operating their own import-export companies without capital investment, even if they have no previous experience. Through his company, Spyglass Point Productions, Dennis has published dozens of books, numerous videos and two newsletters, all aimed at showing new global traders simple, provable methods for profiting in today's booming international marketplace. His products have been ordered from entrepreneurs in just about every country on the planet (he finally received his first order from Mongolia last year!). "Being successful as an importer-exporter is not rocket science," Dennis explains. "But you've got to go about it the right way.  Do your research, move cautiously, show respect for people and be patient. It's an exciting and profitable arena." Some of Dennis' books ­ most are available as ebooks now through his website ­ are "How to Start and Operate a Profitable Home Based Exporting Company,"  "Magic Carpet ­ How Your Computer Can Carry You to Big Profits in International Trade,"  and "The Importer's eBay and Mail Order Handbook." A free newsletter is available at his website.   Visit Dennis at http://www.spyglasspoint.com

Dr. Martin Russell is a medical doctor who left mainstream medicine to set up his own by-referral solo counselling practice. In addition he has been online since 2003 with WordofMouthMagic.com - the site for small business owners who are ready for more word of mouth referrals from their marketing. As for my products/services, both the "Word of Mouth Magic" e-book, and SendOutCards may be of interest to the members. Visit Martin at http://www.WordofMouthMagic.com

Barry Rice brings a 23-year, multi-faceted background to his labor of love of finding, sharing and teaching others how to 'see' personal-growth and business opportunities. After leaving the halls of upper corporate management, he chose to work with business people, educators and clergy alike in guiding others to benefit from the tremendous opportunities available in business and life. Through his personal growth and business books, articles and seminars, Barry espouses the art of recognizing and capitalizing on God-given opportunity as it is paraded in front of all of us. Barry has an intuitive knack for seeing opportunities in all business disciplines. Even with the uncertainty of today's economy he finds opportunities in abundance. Although Barry does not act as an agent or broker, he has developed an extensive database of buyers and sellers and helps others find buying or selling opportunities of businesses, merchandise, machinery, transportation and hauling, equipment, fixtures, raw materials, buildings or land and collectibles. Barry says, "With the uncertainty of today's economy, the secrets of the business world are no more. The only secrets are the buyers and sellers that most people don't happen to know yet. BWR Enterprises does know these buyers and sellers and we can introduce you to help you get the biggest return on your dollar." Barry has developed innovative strategies for working with banks, Chambers of Commerce, people seeking to start or sell off-line businesses, separating military personnel and other business people in capitalizing on the downsizing of the economy. He invites and welcomes new and seasoned entrepreneurs alike to contact and work with him in finding and capitalizing on these opportunities. As a member of AABPE and after joining Barry's mailing list at HYPERLINK "http://www.bwrenterprises.com" http://www.bwrenterprises.com, you will receive 1st notice of buying/selling opportunities along with special pricing, available for AABPE members only, on his books. Barry with his wife, Ann, live in Hendersonville, Tennessee. When time allows away from Barry's businesses and teaching, they enjoy traveling in their RV, visiting historical and Civil War sites. They enjoy touring the country to share with others the bountiful opportunities that God, with His daily sunrise, and our great, freedom-laden country provide. Visit Barry's sites at http://www.bwrenterprises.com; http://www.GodsSunrise.com

Al Galasso -- For the past 28 years, Al has been Executive Director of the NABE, the "North American Bookdealers Exchange," one of the most popular book marketing organizations in the country. He has helped 1000's of publishers put together the kind of books that people want to buy and showed them how to do it the easy way without a lot of hassle. Through low cost cooperative marketing efforts, publishers can reach their target markets and their sales goals. NABE Members have sold millions of dollars worth of information products through a variety of techniques including trade shows, mail order, the internet, direct mail, premiums, and more. He has published "Book Dealers World" for 28 years now > and also publishes the free online newsletter, "The Marketing Guys and Gals Marketsmart Newsletter." For complete information on Al's wealth of innovative marketing services, please visit http;//www.bookmarketingprofits.com

Dien Rice, Ph.D. -- Dien is an entrepreneur, and an expert in applying logic and strategy to business. After getting his Ph.D. in physics, he created his own online sales business. Since 2002, he has co-written and edited entrepreneurial business newsletters, such as the Hidden Business Ideas Letter and the Great Ideas Letter. For these publications, Dr. Rice has so far researched and produced over 500 "business blueprints," where each one details a new business opportunity. He also co-created the Seeds of Wisdom Business Discussion Forum. Some of the topics of Dr Rice's business blueprints are: "How to draw-in dollars as an online detective;" "How to make marriage proposal profits;" "How to make funds from freight;" "How to create customization cash;" "How to make sterling from seeds;" "How to make website repair riches;" "How to make some senior shekels;" "How to start your own educational institution for less than $500;" "How to profit by delivering an awkward message;" "How to make bucks from business plans;" and hundreds more. To profit from Dr. Rice's insights, check out the following websites - http://www.HiddenBusinessIdeas.com & http://www.sowpub.com

Bob Meyer -- Bob Meyer is an entrepreneur, publisher, consultant, and former professional athlete. Married in 1971, he lives in Orange County, California, with his wife Marcia. RECOGNITION & AWARDS: Recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) in September, 2004. Inducted into the International Reciprocal Trade Association's (IRTA) "Barter Hall-of-Fame" its charter year in September, 1997. Twice received the Distinguished Service Award from IRTA in 1985 and 1991, plus the Distinguished Service Award from NATE in 1988. PUBLISHER: Meyer is the founder and publisher of BarterNews, a magazine he launched in 1980 and built through barter. Prior to that he established and operated a national mail order operation after retirement from 11-year professional baseball career. He provides the top barter companies in the country with The Competitive Edge, a $1,200 a year newsletter. He created and published the newsletter Corporate Barter & Countertrade, and has authored the extensive 532-page FastStart Barter Program I and II for the business community. SPEAKER/CONSULTANT: Meyer is a frequent speaker at the annual conventions of both IRTA and NATE, the commercial barter associations. He's been keynote speaker at BXI's & ITEX's annual conventions, and the industry's largest independent barter organization, Illinois Trade Association. He's twice spoken to the American Countertrade Association, a prestigious organization of major Fortune 500 companies that barter in the millions. He has addressed audiences in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. He advised McDonnell Douglas prior to their $16 million, first-ever, corporate barter trade; has consulted with a prominent Japanese corporation; was paid $10,000 for a one-hour consultation with a subsidiary of the largest media company in the U.S.; and was the strategic advisor (1999-2000) to venture capitalists forming start-up BarterNet (now Intagio), the only VC-funded barter company still in existence. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: A former major league baseball player, at the age of 21 (after one year in the minors) Meyer signed the first of four major league contracts with the New York Yankees, in his 11-year professional baseball career. Meyer holds a major league pitching record established when he threw a one-hitter in his rookie year and held the Baltimore Orioles to 19 official at bats in a 9 inning major league game. (The previous record of 20 was established in 1915.) OTHER: Four-time cancer survivor. Visit Bob at: http://www.BarterNews.com

Michael Penland is a recognized legendary marketer both offline and online. With 40 years experience as a graduate of the school of hard knocks, Michael is the entrepreneur's entrepreneur. Outstandingly successful as a direct response marketer, joint venture marketing specialist, copywriter, and small business consultant, Michael has published over 100 information and training products which have earned millions of dollars for his clients. Well-known for his "low-cost, no-cost" marketing systems that bring in $30,000 to $144,000 or more in just 72 hours, Michael provides tested and proven, fail-safe, profit-certain systems, techniques, and strategies that can literally transform businesses almost instantly! His strategic marketing systems are responsible for over $50 Million Dollars in sales both offline and online. He is the founder of the life changing "Dare To Grow Rich!" personal development training and his now famous "Internet and Joint Venture Marketing Super Conference." Over the last four decades he has trained thousands of ambitious men and women from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, United Kingdom, Russia, and Australia. Visit Michael at: http://www.strategicmarketingsecrets.com

Sam Longoria -- For 30 years, Sam has worked in the motion picture industry in Hollywood. Sam is an Award-winning Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Actor, and Speaker. He is an Entrepreneur, owning a print shop and movie and stage theatres. Sam raised and spent $500,000 at the age of 19, to make his first 35mm feature film. His first Hollywood job was shooting 65mm visual effects for two $50 million features. His work graces several Academy-nominated films, and one Oscar-winner. Sam has written books about filmmaking, and directs a not-for-profit organization for the benefit of gifted and abused children. For more information on Sam's online promotion and show business services, visit http://samlongoria.com http://indycine.com http://samlongoria.blogspot.com

JACK BAUGHER is a 25 year veteran of sales and marketing. He owned a major mail order company in the 90's and has been pictured and written about in over 6000 magazines. He became well known in the industry, and one article stated "almost every financial opportunity seeker knows the name Jack Baugher". The son of a pastor and missionary, Jack has also spent his life helping in worthy causes. He has used a lot of the money he has made to assist in causes to help people all over the world. As time and experience permitted, Jack then started a business called Client First LLC which is one of the only companies that specializes in helping people that have been burned, taken advantage of, or ripped off in either personal or business financial investments. He helps support American Justice Coalition where former law enforcement personnel also assist those that have been tossed under the bus in a system that protects con and rip off artist. In most cases he is able to help people recover their losses without spending more then they lost in the first place. Most of Client First Clients pay for only the help they get when recovery of funds take place. Jack is very dedicated at helping to level the playing field in the business place. In a world where financial dishonesty has become main stream, Jack wants to help those who have turned to the standard ways and regular channels to find help, coupled with the stress of a financial debacle and then discovered most of that is a useless waste of time and money. Get More Info on Jack Baugher at: http://www.JACKBAUGHER.com Telephone: 509-966-0359 Office -- 509-966-0482 Fax

Jack & Lisa Baugher

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