Phis is a dynamic sales leader with over 40 years of experience in sales and executive leadership.

Beginning his career at Sony, where he rose to Vice President of Sales, Phil earned the prestigious Samurai Award twice for his exceptional impact. He’s driven over $1.5 billion in career sales, leading teams across North and Latin America. As the founder of BeenThere Consulting Services, Phil empowers businesses and individuals to achieve growth through sales coaching, workshops, and motivational speaking. He also co-hosts the BeenThere/SoldThat Podcast and is the author of Handling Objections – Clues for Closing the Sale, a go-to resource for mastering sales challenges. Phil’s passion for leadership extends into the community. He’s been a guest lecturer at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and co-founded ASPIE, a charity supporting adults with disabilities. Known for his dedication to both business and community, Phil’s influence reaches far beyond sales. In his personal life, Phil’s curiosity drives him to explore astronomy and nature photography, embodying his lifelong commitment to learning and excellence.

Corey is the owner and executive chef of Old Line Kitchen & Wine Bar in Columbia.

He was born and raised in Columbia, and is passionate about small business.

Tonya R. Taylor is a dynamic digital marketing executive and Principal at RisingStarIdeas.com, where she designs impactful marketing solutions.

Howard County resident of over 30 years with experience as a judge in two youth pitch contests. Mentored a winning contestant who later appeared on Shark Tank. Eager to support the entrepreneurial spirit of local youth as a judge for the Howard County Children’s Business Fair. BIO: Tonya R. Taylor is a dynamic digital marketing executive and Principal at RisingStarIdeas.com, where she designs impactful marketing solutions. Her expertise drives measurable R.E.S.U.L.T.S. for organizations seeking enhanced digital presence. As Vice President of Marketing for the American Marketing Association of Baltimore, Tonya actively contributes to the marketing community. Known for her innovative and data-driven approach, she brings strategic planning and analytical precision to every endeavor.

With over a decade of experience—first in the world of audio, then expanding into video production—Luis brings a unique vision and mindset to every project.

He thrives on the creative freedom that content creation allows and he loves helping others bring their vision to life with excellence and purpose. THE WAY HOME PRODUCTIONS is a multimedia production and content marketing company that was established by Luis A. Catarineau in 2018