Ron Cooper F-4 Pilot
CVP

Ron Cooper F-4 Pilot

Commander (USAF ret)MD, US

19 reviews

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ELEVATE your team to new heights, inspiring them to soar with trust and loyalty through leadership principles and THOUGHT STIMULATION. Ron increases your organization’s retention and productivity.

19 reviews

19 verified

certified virtual presenter

Ron's ability to adapt and relate to your audience is a key strength. His 22 years of command and combat aviation experience are impressive credentials and tools he uses to captivate and inspire. Ron communicates with applicable life stories, making him appropriately vulnerable and relatable. His leadership style, rooted in the heart, fosters loyalty, trust, and sustained retention. Take advantage of the opportunity to book Ron for your next event!


TEAM BUILDING - ADVANCING YOUR WORKPLACE

COMBAT FIGHTER PILOT EXPERIENCE

● Increase camaraderie to improve relationships within your workplace to inspire courage, resolve, and compassion, resulting in more excellent teamwork, productivity, and profitability.

● When working with your executive leadership, Ron transfers critical thinking skills to resolve precision thinking for rapid decision-making business scenarios.

KEYNOTE SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

● Relatable and customized stories to stimulate a shift of mindset and attitude to your meeting/organization objectives

● Most pilots speak with bravado and ego - Ron does not! Ron relates to your audience through appropriately vulnerable stories to anchor actionable conversations

● Brings an experience of collective thinking, continuously advancing others throughout the presentation

MILITARY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

● The fighter squadron commander is responsible for developing a staff of leaders with a team of 475 service members at varying leadership levels for optimal productivity and mission accomplishment.

● Conveys a mindset for leaders to replicate leaders and develop succession planning and mentorship

● Honors the heritage of our country and those who made our freedoms possible

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

● As a Founder of The Cooper Culture LLC, Ron relates to business owners like you to improve retention through loyalty and dedication practices.

● Creator of the digital course Workplace Relationships, developed to partner with you to establish and maintain "familial" relationships for workplace longevity

● Thought catalyst who can energize your staff through collective thinking and rallying their strengths

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

● As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member, Ron is authorized to teach content from the #1 Leadership Guru in the World, John C. Maxwell. Including eight books on leadership methodology. In addition to Ron’s materials and stories, he can pull from more materials and experiential learnings to customize presentations for your event.

● Author of the Workplace Culture and Employee Satisfaction chapter in the groundbreaking book DISCover Your Team's Potential

WHEN WORKING WITH RON, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

● Customized content tailored to your audience

● Full throttle commitment to you and your audience

● Attention to detail through critical thinking

PRE-EVENT PLANNING

● Responsive, timely, congruent communication through applicable proactive and reactive communication

● Proactive event promotion with customized promotional videos

● Event promotion through guest blog posts and newsletter content

THE EVENT

● As an event closer, Ron will incorporate takeaways from previous event speakers

● Ron is genuine and relatable with your attendees and can offer dedicated time with VIPs, high performers, etc.

● Available immediately after the presentation for questions, sign books, and take pictures with your participants.

POST-EVENT SUMMARY

● The event ended, but the promotion didn’t end. Be a guest on Ron’s “Overcomers Overcoming” podcast.

● Scheduling a post-event call to discuss what was learned – what can we do better?

● Let’s discuss how we can continue to work together.


OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE LIFE EXPERIENCES (i.e., experience)

Keynote Speaking

● "Best Speech" award of over 800 participants

● "The Seared Conscience – Personally Investing in Emerged Legacy 22" program to inspire engagement to implement the long-term EL 22 program to 50 church members

● "Weathering the Storm" program to 100+ local business leaders to stimulate thinking to overcome COVID-19 staffing anomalies

● "Rejecting Passivity" program to inspire 100+ business leaders to take action to engage their staffs to be proactive

Combat Fighter Pilot Experience

● Linebacker I and II flight campaigns leading to Prisoner of War (POW) return

● One of the top 10% selected to serve with the Air Force Inspector General

● Progressive command and staff positions leading to the command of a 24-aircraft squadron of 75 direct report commissioned and non-commissioned officers

Military Leadership

● Established key performance metrics to identify, translate, and apply current technology options while proposing emerging technologies to meet warfighter needs.

● Developed procedures and processes for directed energy weapons, aircraft survivability, and integration requirements for the F-18 aircraft

● Developed defense policy and strategy, long-range plans, joint and combined air operations plans, operational training plans, conducted force structure analyses, resource management plans, air-to-surface and air-to-air training range planning and training operations plans, aircrew training programs, and staffing plans

Business Leadership

● Led a business culture transformation to achieve a 62% productivity increase, strengthened loyalty, and increased retention to 90%

● Led a Board of Directors group to develop and implement a five-year strategic objective plan

● Garnered recognition to influence senior personnel on matters of intelligence and warfighter requirements to identify current and future capability gaps

RECOGNITION

Leadership

● "ATC Commander's Trophy" for outstanding leadership

● Tactical Air Command nominee as "One of Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Year" award

● Distinguished Graduate and Valedictorian of Pilot Training Class

Publications

● “DISCover Your Team’s Potential.” Co-author

● Top school award for 150-hour research thesis entitled "Objective Measures of Fighter Pilot Effectiveness"

● "Feasibility Study Airburst ANGR, CO

Military

● Numerous recognitions for flight valor and leadership

● Academic distinguished graduate and research award

● Top performer and speaker

Ron 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Ron's ability to adapt and relate to your audience is a key strength. His 22 years of command and combat aviation experience are impressive credentials and tools he uses to captivate and inspire. Ron communicates with applicable life stories, making him appropriately vulnerable and relatable. His leadership style, rooted in the heart, fosters loyalty, trust, and sustained retention. Take advantage of the opportunity to book Ron for your next event!


TEAM BUILDING - ADVANCING YOUR WORKPLACE

COMBAT FIGHTER PILOT EXPERIENCE

● Increase camaraderie to improve relationships within your workplace to inspire courage, resolve, and compassion, resulting in more excellent teamwork, productivity, and profitability.

● When working with your executive leadership, Ron transfers critical thinking skills to resolve precision thinking for rapid decision-making business scenarios.

KEYNOTE SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

● Relatable and customized stories to stimulate a shift of mindset and attitude to your meeting/organization objectives

● Most pilots speak with bravado and ego - Ron does not! Ron relates to your audience through appropriately vulnerable stories to anchor actionable conversations

● Brings an experience of collective thinking, continuously advancing others throughout the presentation

MILITARY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

● The fighter squadron commander is responsible for developing a staff of leaders with a team of 475 service members at varying leadership levels for optimal productivity and mission accomplishment.

● Conveys a mindset for leaders to replicate leaders and develop succession planning and mentorship

● Honors the heritage of our country and those who made our freedoms possible

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

● As a Founder of The Cooper Culture LLC, Ron relates to business owners like you to improve retention through loyalty and dedication practices.

● Creator of the digital course Workplace Relationships, developed to partner with you to establish and maintain "familial" relationships for workplace longevity

● Thought catalyst who can energize your staff through collective thinking and rallying their strengths

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

● As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member, Ron is authorized to teach content from the #1 Leadership Guru in the World, John C. Maxwell. Including eight books on leadership methodology. In addition to Ron’s materials and stories, he can pull from more materials and experiential learnings to customize presentations for your event.

● Author of the Workplace Culture and Employee Satisfaction chapter in the groundbreaking book DISCover Your Team's Potential

WHEN WORKING WITH RON, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

● Customized content tailored to your audience

● Full throttle commitment to you and your audience

● Attention to detail through critical thinking

PRE-EVENT PLANNING

● Responsive, timely, congruent communication through applicable proactive and reactive communication

● Proactive event promotion with customized promotional videos

● Event promotion through guest blog posts and newsletter content

THE EVENT

● As an event closer, Ron will incorporate takeaways from previous event speakers

● Ron is genuine and relatable with your attendees and can offer dedicated time with VIPs, high performers, etc.

● Available immediately after the presentation for questions, sign books, and take pictures with your participants.

POST-EVENT SUMMARY

● The event ended, but the promotion didn’t end. Be a guest on Ron’s “Overcomers Overcoming” podcast.

● Scheduling a post-event call to discuss what was learned – what can we do better?

● Let’s discuss how we can continue to work together.


OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE LIFE EXPERIENCES (i.e., experience)

Keynote Speaking

● "Best Speech" award of over 800 participants

● "The Seared Conscience – Personally Investing in Emerged Legacy 22" program to inspire engagement to implement the long-term EL 22 program to 50 church members

● "Weathering the Storm" program to 100+ local business leaders to stimulate thinking to overcome COVID-19 staffing anomalies

● "Rejecting Passivity" program to inspire 100+ business leaders to take action to engage their staffs to be proactive

Combat Fighter Pilot Experience

● Linebacker I and II flight campaigns leading to Prisoner of War (POW) return

● One of the top 10% selected to serve with the Air Force Inspector General

● Progressive command and staff positions leading to the command of a 24-aircraft squadron of 75 direct report commissioned and non-commissioned officers

Military Leadership

● Established key performance metrics to identify, translate, and apply current technology options while proposing emerging technologies to meet warfighter needs.

● Developed procedures and processes for directed energy weapons, aircraft survivability, and integration requirements for the F-18 aircraft

● Developed defense policy and strategy, long-range plans, joint and combined air operations plans, operational training plans, conducted force structure analyses, resource management plans, air-to-surface and air-to-air training range planning and training operations plans, aircrew training programs, and staffing plans

Business Leadership

● Led a business culture transformation to achieve a 62% productivity increase, strengthened loyalty, and increased retention to 90%

● Led a Board of Directors group to develop and implement a five-year strategic objective plan

● Garnered recognition to influence senior personnel on matters of intelligence and warfighter requirements to identify current and future capability gaps

RECOGNITION

Leadership

● "ATC Commander's Trophy" for outstanding leadership

● Tactical Air Command nominee as "One of Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Year" award

● Distinguished Graduate and Valedictorian of Pilot Training Class

Publications

● “DISCover Your Team’s Potential.” Co-author

● Top school award for 150-hour research thesis entitled "Objective Measures of Fighter Pilot Effectiveness"

● "Feasibility Study Airburst ANGR, CO

Military

● Numerous recognitions for flight valor and leadership

● Academic distinguished graduate and research award

● Top performer and speaker

Ron 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Team Building - Team is a good four-letter word that will take you far – not necessarily fast

Format: 45- minute keynote, 1/2-day workshop, overview in breakout sessions

 

This program is perfect for mid- and senior-level leaders who have an insatiable hunger to learn and those for whom the television show “Undercover boss” inspires them.

 

The audience will leave knowing:

  • The importance of developing your team around your strengths and weaknesses
  • Personal values are more...
MentoringMilitaryAdversitySuccession PlanningEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Team leadership - Leading With a Heart of Compassion and a Fighter Pilot's Mindset

Format: 30-90 minute keynote, 90-minute breakout sessions, or 1/2-day workshop


This program is perfect for current and emerging leaders who are passionate about influencing others to uncommon greatness and those for whom "Undercover Boss" is inspirational.


Do You Hear People Saying

  • "My organization's low morale is a result of poor leadership."
  • "COVID has caused isolation and a...
MilitaryAdversitySuccession PlanningResilienceAudience ActivityInspirational / Life-changing

Resilience - Always Moving Forward Even When We Are Down

Format: 45- minute keynote, 1/2-day workshop, breakout sessions

 

This program is perfect for those who have an insatiable hunger for the ability to recover any type life encounter or setback

 

The audience will leave knowing how to develop:

  • And maintain a positive mental toughness
  • A mindset that living a principled life is more important than pleasing others
  • Critical...
MentoringMilitaryAdversitySuccession PlanningLeadership - Executive LevelResilienceAudience ActivityInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Relationships - Thinking Well With Your Teammates

Format: 45-minute keynote, 1/2-day workshop, and breakout sessions


This program is perfect for junior-, mid-, and senior-level leaders who want to advance their staff from isolation to engagement through connected relationships.


The audience will leave knowing:

  • Methods to establish trust and respect as critical for positive morale are attainable through empowerment, fairness, and...
MentoringMilitaryAdversitySuccession PlanningLeadership - Executive LevelEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Communication – Are We Adapting to and Working Well With Each Other?

Format: 30-90 minute keynote, 90-minute breakout sessions, 1/2-day workshop


This program is perfect for junior-, mid-, and senior-level leaders who want to inspire others to increase their influence by connecting and engaging with their team(s) to build strong relationships.


Within Your Organization, Do You Hear Your Leaders or Staff Make Statements Like

  • "I am listening while I am...
Business - CultureAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Succession planning - Who's gonna fill their shoes?

Format: 45-minute keynote, 1/2-day workshop, all-day planning session, organization retreat


This program is perfect for junior-, mid- and senior-level leaders and organization board members.


The audience will leave knowing:

  • How to define and measure success in achieving strategic goals
  • Your staff must buy into their leader before they buy into the strategic...
MentoringMilitaryAdversitySuccession PlanningEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Strategic Planning – Working Together to Adapt to Serve Others Long-term

Format: 45-minute keynote, 1/2-day workshop, all-day planning session, organization retreat


This program is perfect for junior-, mid- and senior-level leaders and organization board members.


The audience will leave knowing:

  • How to define measurable metrics to determine your success in achieving your strategic goals.
  • Your staff must buy into their leader before...
MilitarySuccession PlanningLeadership - Executive LevelResilienceEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Dealing with difficult people - I need to have a difficult conversation with this person

Format: 30-90minute keynote, 90-minute breakout sessions, 1/2-day workshop, masterclass


This program is perfect for everyone who wants to inspire others to connect and engage.


Do You Hear Statements Like

  • "I have a few intolerable people in my company who seem to love chaos."
  • "I don't like confronting people even though I know I need to."
  • "One of my team members sees...
MentoringAdversityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Mentoring – A Catalyst for Mindset Transformation

Format: 30–45-minute keynote, 90-minute breakout sessions, 1/2-day workshop, and one-on-one sessions


Everyone can benefit from having a mentor. Influential mentors have a passion for giving to others who are deserving.


Have You Experienced or Heard Statements Similar To:

  • “We need to equip and stand beside those who will replace me.”
  • “I need someone to help me with a new start...
MentoringAdversityResilienceEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Military - A calling to serve my country in uniform

Format: 30-minute keynote, 1/2-day workshop, or 90-minute breakout sessions


This program is perfect for all active-duty military personnel, middle and high school students, parents, and grandparents.


The audience will leave knowing how:

  • Military service is a calling
  • Military experience can advance your personal growth through a disciplined mindset and mental toughness. Knowing...
MentoringMilitaryAdversityResilienceEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Customer service - I've got this. I will get back to you with the solution

Format: 45- minute keynote, 1/2-day workshop, full-day workshop, and breakout sessions

 

This program is perfect for mid- and senior-level leaders along with employees who work directly with their customers.

 

The audience will leave with the resolve that:

  • Customers want human interaction. Avoid automated responses when possible.
  • A small company can prioritize customer service to...
MentoringAdversitySuccession PlanningLeadership - Executive LevelEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Adversity - Together, We Can and Will Overcome

Audience Benefit Statement: OVERCOMERS OVERCOMING. Victor over victim. Actionable steps to move forward with resolve to implement MINDSET changes. No “mountain” is too large. TOGETHER move forward with courage and uncommon VALUES.


Format: 30-90 minute keynote, 90-minute breakout sessions, 1/2-day workshop


This program is perfect...

InspirationalLeadership - Entry LevelBusiness - CultureAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing
Ron 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

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Strategic HR Consultants

On-Site

B.H., Founder and Managing Director, Strategic HR Consultants
Verified @customermeasures.com

"An articulate, inspirational, uplifting speaker - a knowledgeable consultant who gets to know people so he can determine how to best serve them! I highly recommend Ron as a Consultant and Speaker!"

Calvert High School

On-Site

C.S., Assistant Principal, Calvert High School
Verified @smcps.org

I wholly endorse Ron and Marty Cooper of The Cooper Culture for those who are considering their leadership teaching and human behavior support. They were instrumental in helping me form the first Freshman Boot Camp introduction for incoming students. Their organizational and leadership skills, ability to relate and adapt to people, and mentor others is exemplary. They are committed to helping others. Ron and Marty reached out to one of our at-risk students who was having some social developmental challenges relating to others, learning in the classroom, focusing on important matters, and having the right circle of friends

Calvert High School

On-Site

R.S., Head Football Coach, Calvert High School
Verified @calvertnet.k12.md.us

Throughout the year, Ron and Marty Cooper are leading our Leadership Council for the Calvert football Program. They were specifically chosen to this role because of their leadership expertise, credibility, and unique ability to develop rapport and trust with their clients. They understand and very effectively adapt to those within their circle of influence. They lead our Leadership Council to equip, empower, and encourage existing and emerging leaders. We selected them for this important role because of their passion and commitment to our team, community and players. Furthermore, their effectiveness to affect a transformational mindset for our players has proven to be a huge asset in developing our young men into uncommon greatness.

Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce

On-Site

C.R., Chairman,, Board of Directors, Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce
Verified @fbwbank.com

On behalf of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, I want to thank Ron for all his effort in helping us to make our first ever attempt at formulating a Strategic Plan. He was very helpful with stimulating our Board in brainstorming ideas to help our chamber stay relevant now and in the future. With Ron's help, the day of our planning meeting and his wonderful follow-up document outlining what we covered we feel we have made a great start and will continue to build upon this in the years to come.

Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce

On-Site

D.E., Deputy Chairman, Board of Directors, Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce
Verified @statefarm.com

Ron led our first Board of Directors' strategic planning meeting. He facilitated our discussion and got our thoughts and ideas onto paper, which led to a strong plan for our future. We feel extremely confident in the plan that stemmed from our planning session, and he's even given us the blueprint to act upon for years to come.

Profit Wings

On-Site

P.T., Founder and CEO, Profit Wings
Verified @gmail.com

Ron's got a pilot's vision and the champion's heart. He will add a WINNERS perspective with tremendous value to your team culture... and he speaks from experience and results at the HIGHEST levels, not just what he may have read in a book. Hire him, and you'll be glad you did!

Jessica Koch Consulting

On-Site

J.K., Founder and CEO, Jessica Koch Consulting
Verified @jessicalkoch.com

Ron and Marty Cooper are the Founders of "The Cooper Culture". It has been my honor to know them both and hear Ron speak. If you are looking for Leadership Training or would like your team to work productively in a collaborative environment, with exceptional communication achieving your company's highest mission, then consider looking to Ron and Marty Cooper's ability.

Rollins Performance Group

On-Site

C.R., Founder and CEO, Rollins Performance Group
Verified @rollinsperformancegroup.com

Looking for someone who is gifted to help both for-profit and non-profit organizations understand people to help advance them to their true performance potential? Then you should know Ron. He is a certified DISC Human Behavior expert who demonstrates great communication skills. Just spend time with him. Then you will clearly learn how to adapt to various personality styles so you can communicate effectively while building relationships that are crucial for sustained success. Once he teaches the foundational principles of recognizing and adapting to others based on their communication styles, he teaches leadership skills that, when combined, help teams achieve sustainable high performance. He uses his skills to help his clients improve personnel retention rates through this process as well.

Lake Forest School District

On-Site

S.L., Supertindent, Lake Forest School District
Verified @lf.k12.de.us

It is with enthusiasm I am writing to give Mr. Ron Cooper and Mrs. Marty Cooper my strongest recommendation as they pursue further contracts. You would do well to have them add value to your organization. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. and Mrs. Cooper for the past couple of years in their capacity as volunteers and student mentors here at Calvert High School. The Coopers have proven to be instrumental in helping to shape our school culture and have provided both tangible and intangible benefits to our school community. Tangibly, the Coopers have directly provided instruction, support, and mentoring to numerous students. Intangibly, the Coopers have modeled exemplary standards of behavior, leadership, and citizenship as they have selflessly supported our students and staff.

Sharon Hughes Consulting

On-Site

S.H., Founder and CEO, Sharon Hughes Consulting
Verified @sharonhughes.net

I can't say enough about the hosts of this show. What an awesome time we had, I hope all who listen in are blessed

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virtual

P.H., Dean of Sports, Virginia Commonwealth University
Verified @gmail.com

This is a very encouraging podcast. Ron and Marty are shining a light. I was blessed to be a part of their podcast and to share some of my story. They do an amazing job of asking leading questions to encourage the listener the find the positive in any situation.

Cycle of Llives

On-Site

D.R., Founder, Cycle of Llives
Verified @gmail.com

Ron & Marty are a pure joy! This positive podcast is sorely needed in a world inundated by negativity. Do yourself a favor: turn off the news and negative social media noise, and serve your better self by listening to this podcast. You’ll be grateful you did.

Ann Hince Coaching

On-Site

A.H., Founder, Ann Hince Coaching
Verified @gmail.com

I really enjoyed talking with Ron and Marty. They are dedicated to their podcast and it shows in the quality!

Better Topics

On-Site

D.I., CEO and Creator, Better Topics
Verified @bettertopics.com

I've been interviewed by Ron and Marty on their podcast, and I can say that it is one of the best interviews I have had so far. The connection and knowledge they share is something to strive towards in any relationship. Also their open approach made me feel like I've been invited into their living room for an interesting conversation, not an interview. I just simply loved it.

Nancy Pickard Life Coach

On-Site

N.P., Founder and CEO, Nancy Pickard Life Coach
Verified @nancypickardlifecoach.com

Insightful podcast. I had the opportunity to listen to a few podcasts, and I found them really interesting. Ron asks great questions and is very insightful. I highly recommend you take a listen.

Nancy Pickard Life Coach

On-Site

N.P., Founder and CEO, Nancy Pickard Life Coach
Verified @nancypickardlifecoach.com

Insightful podcast. I had the opportunity to listen to a few podcasts, and I found them really interesting. Ron asks great questions and is very insightful. I highly recommend you take a listen.

Danny Brassell LLC

On-Site

D.D.B., Founder and CEO, Danny Brassell LLC
Verified @dannybrassell.com

In a world filled with negativity, it warms my heart that people like Ron Cooper still exist. Ron is as gracious and generous of a human being as you'll ever know, and I am better for knowing him. If you want to reach a higher level, do yourself a favor and work with Ron. You won't regret it.

The Calvert Web

On-Site

S.B., Founder, The Calvert Web
Verified @comcast.net

The Cooper Culture offers a unique but very effective of human behavior wisdom with proven leadership principles. This company combines the two disciplines to offer for-profit and not-for-profit companies and associations ways to develop and/or improve their work culture. For profit companies will increase their revenue while reducing employee turnover costs through increased retention rates. Each type of organization will improve worker efficiency and productivity through their training. The Cooper Culture also has a very astute and precise method of assessing an organization's needs. They customize their training and focused approach based on company/association needs. While The Cooper Culture training certifications are unique, this company's effectiveness is very notably their emphasis on valuing people.

Options Ahead, Inc.

On-Site

R.K., Founder and CEO, Options Ahead, Inc.
Verified @rajkapur.com

Ron & Marty Cooper are experts in the field of Relationship and their podcast "Overcomers overcoming" is one of the best Podcasts that is out there. I have been a part of that and I have known Ron & Marty now for over 5 years. They have interviewed with me on my FB groups and the value add to the members was just awesome. I got many personal messages as to the impact their talks have had.