James B. Hayden is a Seattle-based business executive, sales strategist, author, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, and revenue leadership. He has advised organizations across multiple industries on how to improve sales performance, develop effective go-to-market strategies, and build long-term customer relationships. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to more than $1 billion in revenue generation through leadership roles focused on growth and execution.

Hayden is the author of Real World Selling Strategies: The Art of the Selling Conversation, which focuses on practical techniques for improving sales conversations and strengthening client engagement. He is also a founding team member of TEDxSeattle, reflecting his involvement in the broader Seattle innovation and ideas community.

In his consulting and speaking work, Hayden helps executives, entrepreneurs, and sales teams improve performance, strengthen leadership capability, and navigate complex sales environments. His approach emphasizes clear communication, disciplined execution, and relationship-driven growth strategies.

Brent Bowers is a former U.S. Army officer, real estate investor, and founder of Land Sharks, a company dedicated to teaching investors how to build wealth through vacant land investing. After serving in the military, Brent transitioned into real estate and developed a system for acquiring and selling land that generates both active and passive income. Through Land Sharks, he has helped aspiring and experienced investors learn how to identify opportunities, conduct due diligence, and create scalable land-investing businesses. Brent is passionate about financial freedom, entrepreneurship, and empowering others to achieve their goals through real estate investing. Today, he shares his expertise through coaching, speaking engagements, and educational content, helping investors across the country unlock the potential of land as an asset class.