Keynote Speaker

James F. Scarlett is a Certified Public Accountant and the owner of James F. Scarlett, CPA PC, an accounting firm based in Livingston, Tennessee. With decades of experience in tax planning, financial consulting, and business advisory services, James has built a top-tier firm serving over 1,000 individual and business clients. Under his leadership, the firm has experienced continuous growth, maintaining a strong reputation for excellence, client service, and financial expertise. Beyond his professional success, James is actively involved in expanding his firm’s footprint and implementing cutting-edge systems to enhance efficiency and client experience

Website: www.jfscarlett.com

Brian is a passionate advocate for thriving local communities who grew up in the charming Gold Rush town of Placerville, CA. As an MBA research project at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, he sought to tackle "the local marketing problem". As the founder and CEO of Locable, he is also the author of “Marketing 3-4-5TM: The Business Owner's Guide to Effective Local Marketing in 15-Minutes or Less.” Locable’s software powers nearly 200 local media websites, over a hundred Main Street Programs, and thousands of small businesses across the US. Brian and his family recently concluded a multi-year cross-country tour in which he taught Marketing 3-4-5TM to small businesses through workshops nationwide and now resides with his family of 7 in Middle Tennessee.

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https://www.locable.com/

Netta Dobbins is Tennessee's Grow with Google Digital Coach. In this role she helps small business owners understand how to grow their digital skills to grow their business. 

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Website: nettadobbins.com

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John Deane and his wife Natasha purchased the Granville Marina in 2018 and re-branded the property as Wildwood Resort & Marina, a boutique destination resort location for weekend getaways, weddings, family reunions and corporate retreats.  In 2023 the couple purchased property near The Gainesboro Town Square and launched two businesses, Miss Sallie's Market and Honest John's Frozen Custard.

Prior to 2018 John was a healthcare consultant working at the intersection of the hospital/physician relationship with 250 major health systems in 50 states with a team of over 400 management consultants.  His firm, Southwind Health Partners, became one of the leading physician practice management and consulting firms in the country before being acquired by The Advisory Board Company in 2009 which, in turn, was acquired by United Health Care's Optum, Inc. in 2018.  

Website: www.VisitWildwood.com

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Kent R. Moore is an attorney based in Cookeville, Tennessee. He has practiced law for 25 years and has significant experience in corporate law, real estate, estate planning, and probate.

1. Nearly 40 years of Sales & Marketing experience, as a Buyer, Mfg. Rep and Sales Trainer.

2. My experience is based in the mattress industry, but the concepts are universal.

3. Will touch on Marketing but given my time allotment, I’ll focus on Selling.