Mentors and Counselors

Kendal King Group is all about creating world class, in-store experiences that lift sales. We work with elite retailers and brands to create incremental sales opportunity in-store. Our passion is providing retail marketing solutions that keep customers spending and retail buyers happy. Our newest division is Soapbox Influencer Marketing where we build brands through authentic social conversations.

Cates Auction & Realty, Co., Inc. is a third-generation auction marketing firm founded in 1942. We specialize in accelerating the real estate sales process for sellers of residential, land and commercial properties throughout Missouri and Kansas. Our professional staff includes licensed auctioneers, realtors and a marketing department that garner state and national awards. We compress the selling cycle to 30 days by creating buyer urgency and competition through hard-hitting auction marketing customized for each client's property. The end result is a 90% success rate of delivering a scheduled sale at true market value.

Burtin & Associates, Inc. is a facility management company for janitorial, lawn care, snow removal, supply management and light repairs.

Stonebridge Outdoor is a landscaping company that specializes in outdoor living spaces. It is our goal to provide our clients with unmatched project experience that provides them with an enhanced lifestyle to enjoy with their family and friends.

RL Brooks is the owner and CEO of Seen Merch, Ink Tank and Merch Central. All three companies specialize in custom merchandise production and fulfillment for artists, bands, businesses and individuals seeking to reach consumers through custom printed merchandise. In 2009, RL and his brother, Micah Brooks, founded Seen Merchandising in Kansas City. Seen Merch was recognized as the 14th fastest growing company in Kansas City for 2014-2017, according to Ingram’s Magazine.

Code Koalas is a web and app development company that helps agencies, startups and small to medium businesses solve complex problems. We thrive on things that are difficult and complex.

DMC Service is a WBE/DBE certified commercial HVAC & Plumbing contractor. Producing diamond-strong, brilliant-work is our passion and goal.

Boyer & Corporon Wealth Management offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial advice to families, foundations and small businesses.

The Koehler Bortnick Team, Reece and Nichols, helps you buy and sell more homes in the Kansas City Metropolitan area than any other real estate team. Originally founded in 1996 by mother and daughter duo, Kathy Koehler and Heather Bortnick, our team now includes over 24 full-time, professional Missouri and Kansas real estate agents.

Podiatrist; Medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle

notes to self® socks target the subconscious mind - most receptive early in the morning and late at night - improving your thoughts, actions and performance! Made in the U.S.A.

MidWest Vascular Access (MWVA) is a mobile IV team, staffed by registered nurses who are Vascular Access Specialists. We provide the same clinical services that an IV team would provide in a large medical center, but we bring those services to the entire community, regardless of size or acuity. MWVA specializes in placement of difficult peripheral IVs, midlines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), and various other central venous catheters. We troubleshoot and treat patient and vascular access device complications and provide ongoing education for nurses and physicians. Because we utilize ultrasound guidance, we have a consistent 95% success rate or better and provide services round-the-clock to the communities of Metropolitan Kansas City, Wichita, Springfield, Branson, and St. Louis.

National CPA firm serving businesses, individuals and fiduciaries

Lenexa Manufacturing Company (LMC) is a new firm of experienced machine designers and assemblers.​ Through innovation, technology and quality, we are focused on helping our customers be successful. We service and produce spare parts to support baggers and slicers for bakeries. We also refurbish equipment, do custom design and build jobs, and sell hinge blades. We make buying convenient with our extensive on hand inventory and machine shop for custom parts.​

Owner of the "Easiest to Install" HushMat of sound deadening and thermal insulation materials designed to make automobiles, trucks, boats RV's & buses, quiet & comfortable. HushMat reduces Noise and Heat! Also owner of ZyCoat, LLC thermal barrier coatings for high temperature automotive headers, manifolds and exhaust systems.

Intouch Solutions is an advertising firm specializing in leveraging digital technologies for Pharma marketing. Our motto is: "Delivering Innovative Health Care Marketing With Guts!"

Dynamic operations, sales & marketing executive with a career combining executive management success and proven expertise delivering high-growth, profit oriented outcomes. An ethical and tenacious business professional with the grit, passion, creative and strategic vision to build an organization’s business operations, infrastructure and processes in a manner that positions the firm for long-range revenue and profit growth. Strong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate and communicate easily with individuals at all levels including internal constituents, shareholders, partners and clients. Hands-on leadership style combining strategy and advisory skills with a “do what it takes to get the job done” attitude providing the foundation for the ultimate success of the organization and the team.

KDC is a general contractor and construction management company with local and national building capabilities. KDC builds all types of commercial, industrial, retail, transportation and warehousing facilities.

Lauren's Hope was founded in 2001 and originated the concept of fashionable medical ID jewelry. We produce products for women, men and children and focus on innovating new designs that are relevant to the needs of our customers. Most recently, we've begun offering styles that combine the technology of an online health profile with a simple band. Our goal is to let those with chronic medical conditions who need to wear an alert know that we provide styles that combine safety with style.

Davis Safety Supply provides a wide range of safety, janitorial and paper supplies for businesses, schools and organizations.

NFMD supports rural, elderly, and disability communities by providing diagnostic services where they need it, close to home. Our technicians use mobile medical technology to securely share images from the point of care with the patient's doctor, providing the doctor with necessary information to develop a treatment plan without adding the cost and risk of transporting the patient a long distance. This company was founded in November 2019!

Heart-based conscious leader. Empowering enriched lives of meaning & purpose. Conscious Business Catalyst. I believe in the power of people, planet & profit. I believe in the understanding that if we are not the problem then there is no solution. If we focus on solving our own problems then collectively we can thrive. For 24+ years, I have been fortunate enough to be a founder, entrepreneur, and student of life - working with the finest group of human beings I could ever imagine. Together we got messy, had fun, made mistakes, & disrupted an industry through innovation, teamwork, caring & helping our stakeholders thrive. We grew as leaders and human beings. #Grateful Reflecting on my experience as the founder and Chief Enrichment Officer of Redemption Plus, I discovered my purpose and inspired others to find theirs. The bottom line is helping others lead enriched lives of meaning & purpose was baked into the DNA from the start. It also became crystal clear that business can elevate humanity while being profitable. You can do both, you must do both, and you should never compromise on navigating the polarity of each. This is the future of business. My true Redemption Story began as I learned to heal myself through my oldest son’s journey of addiction & recovery. When you heal yourself, you also heal your family and your company - it is all entwined. These lifelong gifts I intend to share with the world by: - practicing, coaching, and nurturing conscious business practices which begins with conscious leadership; - leaning into the power of plant-based foods to help heal disease & our planet; and - advocating for the power of the heart (aka love) being baked into business, community, and connection to others. We each have the power to heal, create, and thrive in a way that allows space for our world to be more just, fair, and inclusive.

Alaskan Fur is an 87-year-old retail store. We specialize in furs, leathers and shearlings. We also sell accessories such as fur bags, scarves and gloves for both men and women. Alaskan Fur is a full-service salon offering fur cleaning and storage, as well as fur restyling.

Hitch Fit is a lifestyle transformation company. Hitch Fit goes beyond traditional personal training and focuses on aiding clients in changing their mind, their body and ultimately their lives enabling them to fulfill their true potential. Hitch Fit provides 12 & 16 week transformation programs both one on one at our 2 studio gyms as well as Online Personal Training Programs available worldwide. Hitch Fit transformation programs include all aspects of healthy living including proper training and nutrition. Since 2009 Hitch Fit has helped clients in 71 countires lose over 300,000 lbs Hitch Fit motto is Believe ? Transform ? Inspire. We believe that change has to first happen in the mind, and a client has to believe in their ability to succeed and accept the power and responsibility of their choices prior to beginning the transformation process. We teach them to set goals, eliminate negatives from their lives to the best of their ability, and make positive choices on a daily basis to get where they want to be. We emphasize a lifestyle change over a "diet", we teach our clients balanced ways of eating healthy whole foods in a way that they can sustain for life. We do not believe in fad diets or quick fixes, we teach our clients hard work and commitment are the way to success.

Multi Family Apartment Complex renovation and management.

We are a boutique planning and landscape architecture firm specializing in international hospitality and destination projects. Since our founding in 2008, we have worked in more than 40 countries. Our project size and scope range from small boutique resort hotels, to theme parks, to large-scale mixed-use masterplanning projects encompassing thousands of acres.

Charlie Arnot, CEO and president of Look East, is recognized as a thought-leader in food and agriculture. Look East is an employee-owned public relations and communications firm. Charlie is highly regarded as both a writer and sought-after speaker who engages audiences across the globe. He also serves as CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, an international non-profit organization dedicated to building consumer trust and confidence in today’s food system.

The Russell-Hampton Co. delivers the convenience of a true one-stop-shop for all of a business's branding and promotional product marketing solutions. We enable businesses to control their brand, while simultaneously controlling their promotional marketing costs, along with the ordering, planning and marketing and delivery process. Russell-Hampton is the world's largest provider of awards, personalized gifts, club supplies and more to Rotary International and to Rotary clubs globally.

AlphaGraphics Kansas City delivers high-quality printing and marketing products. In 2009, Haley and her husband, Matt, purchased AlphaGraphics located in Downtown KC. They offer a focus on driving sales through relationship development.

The RED Force? is a locally-owned, fully insured, integrity driven fire suppression provider. While The RED Force? is located in Independence, Missouri we provide service to our customers in the 100 mile radius of Kansas City. Safety is our business and The RED Force? maintains and promotes a culture of safety through national fire code training, testing and compliance. The RED Force? has had a long-term fire protection impact in the Kansas City area, having acquired several companies with a service history going back over 30 years. The RED Force? is a solution provider of fire suppression equipment and systems, security and fire alarm systems, sprinklers, first aid, fire extinguishers, live fire extinguisher training, fire safety lectures, exit and emergency lights, and many fire safety products. Available 24/7 we provide quick and dependable service. In an effort to sustain code compliance that satisfies insurance companies in the event of a claim, The RED Force utilizes only certified technicians in the field and adheres to the national fire and life safety codes.

Homoly Construction has been serving the Kansas City area since 1997. We are a family-owned builder that embraces innovative technologies, time-honored methods and exquisite detailing to build your dreams. We specialize in green, sustainable, high-performance buildings.

SRKO LLC is a commercial general contracting company that specializes in high end tenant tenant finishes and small out of the ground project developments.

Major Painting is a commercial painting contractor that specializes in interior and exterior repaints for local building owners, property and facility managers. While Major Paintings specializes in repaints, they also offer carpentry, caulking and waterproofing, and tenant finish services.

emfluence is a full-service interactive marketing firm and digital marketing platform provider offering a range of services to local, regional and national clients across every industry segment. Core services include, digital strategy, website design and development, search engine optimization, email marketing, social media campaign, management, pay-per-click marketing, banner campaign management, online promotions design and brand protection.

Grabill Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a full-service mechanical contracting company serving the Greater Kansas City and outlying areas. We provide a wide range of products, services and solutions to homeowners, businesses and general contractors. Our technicians construct all types of piping systems in building and remodel projects including highly customized and design-build applications. We offer alternative energy solutions and hydronic heating systems such as radiant floor and snow melt. Our company works with designers and architects on specialty products and applications in order to serve the most discriminating clientele. Grabill Plumbing has conducted business in KC since 1986 and we pride ourselves in ongoing relationships in the community. We put the best interest of our customer first and that is motivated by a passion to serve others.

Design Build General Contractor in residential and light commercial. ReTouch works to help our clients improve their living and working spaces. We are client-based more than project-based, meaning we are more concerned with building strong, lasting relationships with our community of clients than we are with "selling a job". We strive to be the main resource for our clients' home and business building and remodeling needs. This leads us to do anything from replacing a light fixture to building a new office building. Specialties Light commercial and residential remodeling, Design and build general contractor, Home renovations, Room Additions, Basements, Kitchens, Baths

Batts Communications Services is a business technology partner that helps companies leverage technology to excel in business. Our offerings include: Business Telephone Systems Cloud Telephone Solutions Network & Fiber Cabling Internet & Phone Service Consulting.

Triggerfish is a Information Technology (IT) Integration practice focused in the healthcare industry. We provide IT staffing, project management, telecommunications services, voice/data cabling, security solutions and audio/visual solutions.

McQueeny Group, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative for heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment serving northwest Arkansas, western Missouri and the state of Kansas. By combining outstanding products, experienced and knowledgeable sales people and excellent customer service, McQueeny Group commits to be the preferred supplier in the territory.

OCCU-TEC is a multi-disciplined organization with client service and loyalty remaining the key to our success. Our focus is providing specialized business solutions to help clients effectively manage environmental, occupational health and safety (EH&S) risks, as well as complete fuel tank inspections and repair.

Comdaco Incorporated is a manufacturer and assembler of a wide range of custom products. Our markets include Agriculture, Automotive, Food-Processing, Original Equipment Manufacturers and our Military. Our products include Molded Rubber Products, Die-Cut Products, and Custom Designed Tooling.

Marketing/Corporate Communications/Electronic Media Production/Live Event Production

Development, manufacture and marketing of pest control and biological cleaning products.

CPA Firm - Public Accounting

We hope you don't mind, but you'll never experience one of our brokers greet you at an open house with mints and cookies. We buy and sell land for commercial and development use - period. We hear the whispers. This makes us kind of? unique? in the wide world of real estate brokerage. Whereas most firms take any type of business they can get, we only do land. It's not that selling buildings and homes is a bad thing (right?), but as dirt simple as some might think the business of land realty is, in truth, it's an art. No where in real estate does the confluence of capital financing, architecture, engineering, governmental pleasantries, utility services, storm water runoff, tax incentives, and grandma's third-cousin-once-removed-co-trustee-still-on-the-deed, come into play more than in land realty. The Land Source has been there ? on both sides of the many fences - and our experience will benefit you. Whether you're buying, selling, or utilizing our growing site selection services, you will find that our ability to "move dirt" is second to none. The Land Source was formed in 2001 by Pat Daniels to assist land owners in maximizing the value of their land for sale and assisting land developers & investors in finding the right land for their needs to maximize the property's use and value. In 2010 Kevin Tubbesing acquired The Land Source and has led the company in triple digit growth in each consecutive year since. Our diverse and talented team members cover all needs within land realty. With over a century of experience, their combination of skills has enabled our clients and investors to profit from the application of cumulative judgment including the negotiation skills to get grandma's third-cousin to sign the deed! Whether you are selling, buying or just on a search, let The Land Source maximize your investment. Contact us today.

This family owned and operated business has been fulfilling the needs of its customers since 1869. As a wholesale business-to-business provider of high quality consumer electronic products, we provide products and solutions to many different industries. These products range from residential audio and video, to automation, network distribution, surveillance, installation accessories and more. Always open to change, but never forgetting our roots, we are here to exceed our customers expectations and form great relationships in doing so.

HJM Architects, an MBE certified enterprise, has focused on providing insight and leadership in planning and architectural design services since its inception in 1984. Our mission is to create spaces with meaning, to design structures that are affordable, and create efficient plans that are flexible.

We are a Commercial Roofing company. A member of the Roofers Local 20 Union, Certified MBE/DBE/SLBE with the City of Kansas City, MO and the State of Missouri. I also own a dumpster company, Compass Waste Services, specializing in commercial haul off and disposal. This company is also Certified MBE/DBE/SLBE with the City of Kansas City, MO