Ken Keller - CEO

Ken spends his days (weekends and nights) thinking about what he can do to make small business owners more successful. It is his "Main Thing." He has over 30 years of management, marketing, finance and operations experience in consumer products and small business consulting. With a BA in Political Science, Ken knows the language of economic development (taxes, job creation and job retention) at a local government level. He has an MBA and has taught at the University of Phoenix for many years.

Ken has owned his own small business for 11 years; and bought a franchise five years ago.

He has worked in conjunction with various Small Business Development Centers in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties to personally assist over 3,000 small business owners to run their businesses better and more profitably.

Ken's first book "Breaking Down The Walls" was published in 2004 and his second book "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome" will be published in 2006.

Ken is a recognized business authority, with his work appearing in the Los Angeles Times, the Daily News of Los Angeles, Orange County Register and numerous industry and trade periodicals. He is a sought after public speaker, speaking at trade shows and conferences throughout the western United States.

Ken has participated, organized and been a "Conference and Trade Show Road Warrior" for all of his adult life; he knows what makes a great event.