Meet the Speakers:
The PK Solutions Group
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Patrick Kagan
Patrick Kagan is a globally recognized expert in sales, leadership, and team differentiation, known as the #1 source for helping organizations stand out and scale with clarity. With over 40 years of experience at companies like Hewlett-Packard, Procter & Gamble, and NCH Corporation, as well as leading his firm, PK Solutions Group, Patrick brings unmatched insight into what drives real performance.
A U.S. military veteran, internationally renowned podcast host, and personal development coach, Patrick is also the author of four bestselling books, including Sell the Difference and Create the Difference, which have helped thousands of leaders boost sales, drive growth, and hire strategically.
The Energy Strategist:
Guides high-performers in protecting their energy, managing burnout, and building healthy success.
The Community Catalyst:
Empowers founders and leaders to discover their core community, foster meaningful connections, reignite passion, and reconnect with their purpose.
Partner, Small Business Advocate
Adam Griggs
Adam Griggs, Insurance Broker and Founder of CLARAfi as well as community moderator for the OwnitLoveIt Community Movement. Since 2005, he has worked with small businesses in risk management, insurance, coaching, and innovation. Adam's personal goal is to enhance the lives of those we touch by leveraging relationships and networks while opening new possibilities to small business owners, the public and beyond.
Business Consultant | Educator | Serial Entrepreneur
Megan Metzger
Megan Metzger is a certified business consultant and educator with over two decades of entrepreneurial experience. She is the founder of Preferred ChildCare, one of North Carolina’s most trusted nanny agencies, and HELM Talent Solutions, a strategic recruitment firm connecting visionary leaders with exceptional talent.
Through Megan Metzger Consulting, she has helped hundreds of agency owners achieve financial independence with practical tools, mentorship, and operational strategy. Megan holds a Master’s in Leadership and Organizational Development and has served as President of the International Nanny Association and on the North Carolina Board of Entrepreneurship.
A mother of four and instructor at UNC Greensboro, Megan is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, caregivers, and families grow with clarity and confidence.
The Systems Whisperer:
Specializes in helping leaders streamline operations, scale with confidence, and create space for what matters.
The Leadership Activator:
Guides founders and leaders in building trust, anchoring decisions in integrity and cultivating leadership that lasts across generations.
Leadership Coach | Speaker | Founder of SML Consultive
Jon Antonucci
Jon Antonucci is an internationally recognized speaker and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience, from coaching youth sports to leading international organizations. As founder of SML Consultive, he helps “forgotten leaders” in frontline and mid-level roles lead with confidence through love-based, servant-minded leadership.
Jon’s approach is grounded in personal experience, resilience, and the belief that real legacy comes from how we lead others, not just what we achieve. His coaching and keynotes are known for being practical, heartfelt, and deeply transformational.
Outside of work, Jon enjoys mountain views, strumming his guitar, and staying active through sports.
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Sales Strategist | Author | Founder of PK Solutions Group