The Real Talk Summit brings you real and raw conversations about entrepreneurial success, impact, and brand elevation with global-leading experts.
RTS is for those who believe that the future of business depends on how we develop ourselves as leaders and how we grow our companies to make big profit and big impact. It’s for those who understand that we’re entering a new era of entrepreneurship that’s altering the way we do business. The way products are marketed and the way we measure the success of a campaign are changing. Within companies, employee wellness is taking center stage, and everywhere leaders and entrepreneurs are talking about self-awareness.
On September 16th, 2018 entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals will gather to have the conversations that will push business forward. The Real Talk Summit will:
- Connect you with leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs growing companies and brands
- Provide a platform for the unedited truths behind the success of influential entrepreneurs and big thinkers
- Inspire you to take actionable steps through your own business
- Provide honest and insightful conversations
Join us to be part of the entrepreneurial community pushing boundaries and changing perspectives.
2018 SPEAKERS
Grant Cardone
Entrepreneur, Author, Marketing influencerGrant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author, the #1 sales trainer in the world, and an internationally renowned speaker on leadership, real estate investing, entrepreneurship, social media, and finance. His 5 privately held companies have annual revenues exceeding $100 million.
Forbes named Mr. Cardone #1 of the “25 Marketing Influencers to Watch in 2017”. Grant’s straight-shooting viewpoints on the economy, the middle class, and business have made him a valuable resource for media seeking commentary and insights on real topics that matter. He regularly appears on Fox News, Fox Business, CNBC, and MSNBC, and writes for Forbes, Success Magazine, Business Insider, Entrepreneur.com, and the Huffington Post. He urges his followers and clients to make success their duty, responsibility, and obligation. He currently resides in South Florida with his wife and two daughters.
Tom Bilyeu
Entrepreneur, Creator, HostTom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory.
Tom’s mission is to break people out of the Matrix by sharing transformative content and fostering one-to-one communication within the Impact Theory community. Tom believes that human potential is nearly limitless, but the dual pandemics of mental and physical malnutrition are hindering a realization of this potential. Through in-depth interviews with the world’s top achievers, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Maria Sharapova, and Mel Robbins, Tom explores mindset-shifting tactics, questions accepted belief systems, and uncovers distinctive strategies for success.
Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Success Live, Hustle Con, Thrive, Abundance 360, Mindvalley’s A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane. Tom has been featured on numerous top-rated podcasts such the Tony Robbins Podcast, The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes, Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey, and the Dr. Drew Podcast, and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Success, and The Huffington Post. He is currently on the Innovation Board of the XPRIZE Foundation.
Executive Director of Hold It All Inc.
Chip Wilson
Chip Wilson
Executive Director of Hold It All Inc.Chip Wilson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. As the founder of the yoga-inspired clothing company lululemon athletica, Chip is a globally recognized innovator in the field of technical apparel and widely credited with starting the “athleisure” retail category, now a $100-billion-a year global business.
Today, Chip is actively involved in Hold It All, a multifaceted organization with businesses falling under five categories: apparel, real estate, philanthropy, active private equity and passive investments. All share the principles of design, ingenuity, people development and making functional beautiful.
Chip’s function-over-fashion approach lead him to start his first retail apparel company, Westbeach, in 1979. Westbeach evolved from a skate/surf company to become Westbeach Snowboarding Ltd. and grew to a globally recognized brand in the snowboarding community.
A year after selling Westbeach, Chip settled in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighborhood where he identified another athletic shift—the growing popularity of yoga. In 1998, Chip founded lululemon athletica and brought to market the best stretchy black pants that the world has ever seen.
At lululemon, Chip became known for his people-before-product leadership approach. He surrounded himself with like-minded individuals; creative, driven, athletic locals with a love for work-life balance inspired by the West Coast. This cohesive culture fueled the innovation and growth of the brand.
Sunny Lenarduzzi
Sunny Lenarduzzi
Touted as a “marketing master” by Entrepreneur.com, Sunny Lenarduzzi, has almost a decade of experience in creating thriving brand strategies using social media and video marketing. From developing a YouTube series for Hootsuite that increased subscriptions by 75% to hitting 1 billion impressions in 1 day on a live-streaming campaign with Applebees, Lenarduzzi knows how to create content that works for your business. From working with corporations to supporting thousands of entrepreneurs with her signature training program YouTube for Bosses, it is Sunny’s passion to create success ripples by empowering others to share their message and create impact on a bigger scale using the power of online video. Sunny’s own YouTube channel has amassed an audience of over 100,000, Forbes named her one of the 20 must watch channels that will change your business, Entrepreneur named her as one of the top 10 channels every entrepreneur should follow and she’s spoken internationally from NATO’s Headquarters in Brussels to Social Media Marketing World in San Diego.
Founder of ManTalks and Co-Founder of Real Talk Summit
Connor Beaton
Connor Beaton
Founder of ManTalks and Co-Founder of Real Talk SummitConnor Beaton is the founder of the Real Talk Summit and ManTalks — an international organization dedicated to promoting modern men’s growth, purpose and fulfillment. The ManTalks mission is to build a global brotherhood of better men through community, connection and conversation. Connor has grown ManTalks to ten cities across North America, with several new communities forming this year. Connor is also a podcast host, Business Coach, lifestyle entrepreneur and international speaker, having shared his message on stages around North America including TEDx. Connor has been featured on platforms like Forbes, HeForShe, The Good Men Project, UN Women, CBC, CNN, the National Post and more.
More Speakers To Be Announced Soon
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TESTIMONIALS
The thing about Real Talk Summit is that there’s no abstract advice. It’s not about inspiring people to become entrepreneurs. It’s about helping people ask the right questions so they start their own businesses for the right reasons and succeed both personally and professionally.
– Daily Hive
During the Real Talk Summit, attendees can expect to hear from well-established entrepreneurs that cut through the fluff and provide the true story of their success. It’s not about telling people what they want to hear, but more about what you need to hear.
– Influencive
Whenever you can immerse yourself in a situation that empowers you like the Real Talk Summit did, it breaths new life into you. It shows you a new path to embark on in your life or business and makes you realize that everyone has to start somewhere
– Clinton Senkow
“Impossible is a word in a fools dictionary.”
– Grant Cardone
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frequently asked questions
When will I get confirmation of my purchase?
Your confirmation and receipt will be emailed to you immediately upon your online registration.
When and how will I get my tickets?
Electronic tickets will be emailed to you immediately after your online purchase. The email will include your confirmation number, receipt and tickets in PDF format to download and print.
When you arrive, please provide the e-ticket or a printed copy of your e-ticket along with government issued photo identification to gain access to the conference. If you do not receive an e-ticket please contact us immediately at info@realtalksummit.com.
Is lunch included with my ticket?
Meals are not included in the ticket. There area variety of dining options nearby.
What should I bring with me?
Have your elevator pitch ready. Bring a notepad, pen and business cards as there will be lots of key takeaways and great networking opportunities.
Will the speakers' books be available for sale?
Details will be released closer to the date.
When can I view the Summit Schedule?
The schedule will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event date. It is subject to change.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another person or to a future conference.
- To transfer tickets simply email info@realtalksummit.com with your name and ticket information along with the name and email of the person the ticket is being transferred.
- To transfer tickets to next year’s Real Talk Summit, simply email info@realtalksummit.com with your name and ticket information.
What if I misplaced my ticket?
In the unfortunate circumstance that your ticket has been misplaced, lost or stolen please contact us at info@realtalksummit.com.
Will I be assigned a seat or is it first come, first served seating?
Regular ticket holders have access to general admission seating on a first come, first serve basis.
Groups and partners will have reserved seating. The exact location of your section will be identified on arrival. For further information please contact us at partners@realtalksummit.com.
VIP ticket holders will have access to special seating.
What is the recommended attire?
Business casual or whatever you feel your best in!
Is parking available nearby?
Yes, there are a number of parking lots nearby including a parking lot beside the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Will there be a chance to network with my peers?
Yes there will be numerous breaks throughout the day to connect with valuable partners and to broaden your personal network.
How can my company become a partner or sponsor of the Real Talk Summit?
For more information please contact partners@realtalksummit.com.
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