I want your communication to be as MIGHTY as your IDEAS! - John Bates

John Bates'​ Executive Speaking Success is your best resource for more effective Leadership Communications, strategic messaging, TED-Format talks and more. John’s expertise in the TED format, leadership presence and great presentation and pitching skills arises from his comprehensive, integrated approach. This not only makes you a far better speaker and presenter, it makes you far more effective everywhere in your life.

We see success in leadership, sales, management and more generally, in business and life itself, as a function of great communication. Executives at NASA, Accenture, Johnson & Johnson and other global organizations agree that John’s methodology is quite probably the best and most effective approach to leadership, communication, persuasion and influence that they have ever experienced. People say our training is unlike any training they’ve ever experienced before.

You will amazed by the clarity, elegance and immediate actionability of the ESS methodology. Originally created for TED and TEDx speakers our training is based in the fundamental evolutionary biology and neurophysiology of human communication, connection and interaction.

This focus on underlying principles allows you to see not only what works, but why it works and then easily apply the principles to your own unique style. See why leaders at organizations like NASA, Accenture, Johnson & Johnson and many others have embedded into their cultures both John's unique public speaking training, storytelling expertise and his effective leadership communication principles; allowing them to more successfully lead, influence, sell and manage all while inspiring their employees through great storytelling, leadership presence and an understanding of the neuroscience underlying great communication and leadership.

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 Andy Kawatra, Marcus & Millichap

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Investa Capital

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Streamline Capital Group, LLC

Streamline Investment Group III Fund

GLH, LLC is a Cleveland and San Diego-based real estate investment firm focused on residential development for the past 7 years. Our mission is to address the housing crisis in Cleveland and other parts of the country by building affordable homes in collaboration with local authorities and industry partners. We aim to provide high-quality, cost-effective housing solutions that meet the growing demand for affordable living.

GLH, LLC

GLH Investment Fund

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Central Lending

Central Lending Fund 3

Experienced real estate developer and strategic leader with a solid history of managing multi-million-dollar residential and commercial projects. Skilled in assembling and guiding top-tier teams of professionals, even under tough economic conditions. Adept at negotiating, decision-making, and project management, I deliver complex developments on time and to high standards. Proven ability in capital syndication, raising significant funds for various ventures. As a detail-focused communicator, I maintain robust investor relations in the OC and LA real estate markets.

PM Real Estate Services

REM RE Fund I, LP

Freedom Commercial Real Estate is offering accredited investors the opportunity to purchase interest in our Freedom CRE Fund. Our focus is to acquire properties that have long-term leases guaranteed by publicly traded, high-credit tenants. We will acquire assets for the duration of the fund on an ongoing basis. As such, investors will maintain a fractional ownership in all the commercial properties acquired by the fund. Prospective tenants include tenants such as Dollar General, Starbucks, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Kroger, CVS Pharmacy, and others. All the leases will be either NN or NNN, meaning low to no overhead for the fund. As leases come up for renewal, our team will work on reviewing the lease and executing a capital event for investors to maximize returns. https://www.freedomcredecks.com/freedomcre-fund

Freedom Commercial Real Estate

Freedom CRE Fund

Red Tower Capital, Inc. is an independent private real estate lending and investment firm, specializing in bridge loans, bespoke lending solutions, and alternative investments. Our team has over 60 years of collective real estate industry experience, including expertise in mortgages, development, property management, acquisitions and sales.

Red Tower Capital

RTC VI - Private Mortgage REIT

Mailbox Money is a vertically integrated multifamily investment and development firm on a mission to solve the affordable housing crisis—without cutting corners or relying on government subsidies. We specialize in creating financially and environmentally sustainable workforce housing in safe, well-located neighborhoods. Founded by industry veterans with decades of combined experience, our team has developed and acquired over 3,000 units and manages a $500M+ real estate portfolio across high-growth secondary and tertiary markets. We’ve built a reputation for blending architectural innovation with disciplined underwriting—delivering high-performing assets that benefit both investors and residents. What sets us apart: we co-invest in every deal, reject bloated institutional inefficiencies, and stay laser-focused on serving the underserved. Our developments are intentionally designed to restore dignity, stability, and access to quality housing for working families—without relying on Section 8 or federal aid. We’re not just building properties—we’re building the blueprint for accessible, lasting impact.  

Mailbox Money

Foss Fields

Optimum Energy Partners is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas properties. We provide accredited investors the opportunity to boost their portfolios and significantly lower their tax burden by acquiring valuable energy assets. Working together, we can achieve industry-leading exploration success and exceptional reserve growth. Our methods are sustainable, effective, and highly profitable.

Optimum Energy Partners

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