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Terry Samuels
With over 20 years of experience in software and computers, Terry has combined his technical skills with his management abilities within his own SEO marketing agency. Terry commands authority through technical SEO, site structure, schema and internal audits. In addition, Terry and Elisabeth own SEO, Spring Training, and SEO University.
Elisabeth Samuels
Elisabeth Samuels owns Salterra with her husband Terry. She manages operations and development. Elisabeth has worked professionally in web development for over 11 years. She has a passion for graphic design, web design, and her approach towards marketing and design is centered first and foremost around her clients and elevating their brand position in their marketing space.
Clint Butler
With Clint Butler, your SEO game’s about to get better. The digital marketing and SEO specialist has educated a wide range of people, from business owners to freelancers, in getting real results through SEO and content marketing. Starting his digital marketing agency is one of the greatest milestones he has achieved. Clint has continued to share with everyone in need of his assistance and services. Major publications have quoted Clint Butler as a topic expert.
Chris Moore
Chris Moore is an entrepreneur, investor, full stack digital marketer, and best-selling author. Chris has a strong background in business development, customer experience design, and business growth strategy. Chris has helped build and scale several companies earning him 2 INC 5000 awards in the last three years as well as several other equivalent awards and recognition in the digital marketing industry. Currently, Chris is the COO of a large business acquisitions training company that he has recently scaled over 7X in the past 12 months.
2025 Presenters
Marty Marion
Marty Marion is a 35+ year veteran of marketing at the highest levels. Formerly a principal and senior executive of two of the world’s largest ad agencies and executive management consultant on strategic planning and marketing for dozens of major brands, Marty originally developed The Positioning Matrix™ for private use for the benefit of his clients.
Craig Cambell
Craig Campbell founded and scaled a digital marketing agency, growing it from a one-person operation to a team of 17 employees. Despite the agency’s success with local and international clients, he transitioned to focus on personal branding, education, and consultancy after recognizing the challenges of scaling without proper delegation and processes.
James Dooley
As the founder and CEO of PromoSEO, a top-performing lead generation agency, and the creator of FatRank, a platform dedicated to business mindset blogging and elevating SEO professionals, James Dooley has helped shape the digital marketing industry. His innovative approach to “rank and rent” digital real estate has made him a well-known figure, often described as a “digital landlord.”
Jason Hennessey
Jason Hennessey is an internationally recognized SEO expert, entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, and business coach with over two decades of experience in the digital marketing industry. Since 2001, Jason has been reverse-engineering Google’s algorithm, honing his expertise as a self-taught SEO practitioner. He is the Founder and CEO of Hennessey Digital, and has grown the agency to $20M. Jason continues to inspire and educate others on SEO and digital marketing strategies, proving that sometimes, the most valuable real estate online are keywords.
Karl Hudson
In 2008, Karl launched Searcharoo, a backlink-building company. Beyond Searcharoo, he has diversified his portfolio by investing in various digital assets, including websites, agencies, and SaaS products. His ventures include FatRank, Agency Backlinks, Highrise Links, AutoBlogging AI, Backlink Doctor, and EEAT SEO.
Michael Merlino
Michael Merlino is a highly sought-after, world-renowned Search Optimization Expert. He is the co-owner of the CTR Geeks Facebook group (and paid course) that has helped over 1300 people enhance their SEO results using his tried-and-true Click Thru Rate tactics. He has been featured weekly in the GMB Pro’s course, helping thousands of students maximize their results.
Holly Starks
Holly Starks is a leader in the Video Marketing Industry. At the end of 2016, She had 3.5 million live-streamed video’s ranking on YouTube. She has close to 150,000 YouTube Accounts and in some circles, has been dubbed ‘The YouTube Queen’. In 2019, She now has 1.5 million videos online, ranking and bringing daily traffic.
Nathan Gotch
Nathan Gotch is the co-founder and CEO of Rankability, a software platform designed to assist agencies in creating SEO content optimized for Google. Rankability focuses on enhancing on-page SEO optimization, aiming to provide users with a competitive edge in the digital marketing arena. In addition to Rankability, Nathan founded Gotch SEO Academy, a leading SEO training program, and the author of “The SEO Entrepreneur.”
Brad Ferris
Julia McCoy
Julia McCoy is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and speaker specializing in SEO and content marketing. She founded Express Writers, a content agency that scaled to 100 employees, and later sold it to focus on AI integration in content creation. She serves as the President of Content at Scale, an AI-driven content writing tool for SEO marketers. Julia has authored nine books and is recognized as a leading strategist in creating exceptional online content. In addition to her writing, Julia hosts the “Leaders in AI” podcast, where she discusses AI advancements and their impact on businesses.
Garrett Acott
Garret Acott is a seasoned entrepreneur and SEO expert recognized for his negative SEO and consultative SEO strategies expertise. He is the CEO of Visional Marketing, a company specializing in reputation recovery and working alongside clients’ teams to enhance their online presence. Garret is also known for his candid and unfiltered SEO case studies, offering insights into advanced techniques not commonly shared in the industry.
Patric Shannon
Patric’s diverse journey includes roles as an SEO specialist, tax accountant, professional poker player, software engineer, 7-figure agency owner, SaaS founder, and agency coach. As the founder of three digital marketing companies, he shares his wealth of experiences to provide a unique perspective.
Cory Hubbell
Cory is the driving force behind Purge Marketing, bringing exceptional expertise in analytics, paid traffic, and dev ops, along with countless other responsibilities. Recognized as one of the industry’s leading SEO specialists, he is deeply committed to each client’s success, working tirelessly to deliver outstanding results and drive sustainable growth.
Chris M Walker
Chris M. Walker is a distinguished entrepreneur and digital marketing expert, renowned for his significant contributions to the SEO industry. He is the founder and CEO of Legiit, a leading freelance services marketplace that connects businesses with skilled professionals across various digital disciplines.
Herc Magnus
Herc is the founder of Position One Marketing, a successful SEO agency, and co-founder of several innovative SEO software products, including Xagio, Keyword Supremacy, and SERPscout. With a passion for sharing his knowledge, he has taught the Rank & Rent SEO method to over 5,000 students, helping others achieve success in the digital marketing world.
Brian Kato
Brian Kato owns Fusion Vine, a company specializing in SEO services. Brian is known for his practical use of data to enhance his SEO strategies. With more than ten years of experience in the field, Brian has assisted numerous businesses in improving their online visibility and website traffic. Alongside SEO, Brian has extensive experience in strategic business planning, neuromarketing, and utilizing technology for operational efficiency.
Ted Kabaitus
Travis Weathers
Travis Weathers is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, flight instructor, and commercial pilot. He is also the CEO and founder of Rotate Digital, a leading marketing agency specializing in helping local, service-based businesses generate more revenue through their online assets. He started with nothing and has created a multimillion-dollar SEO Agency without any previous knowledge of SEO.
Dr. Cyndi Laurin
Dr. Cyndi Laurin is the visionary founder of Guide to Greatness®, a leadership and business growth consultancy that helps organizations master the balance between growth and infrastructure for sustainable success. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, organizational culture, and performance improvement, Dr. Laurin has transformed how leaders navigate complex business landscapes, creating clarity and simplicity from chaos. A renowned author and captivating speaker, Dr. Laurin has written three bestselling books.
Gregory Ortiz
Since 2014, Gregory has been an active leader in the digital advertising community, having successfully taught thousands of people how to make a full time living working for themselves online. Currently Gregory focuses on his many companies spanning from a Digital Advertising Agency, Softwares, AI Company, as well as his Brick & Mortar Businesses.
Brian Winum
Brian Winum is a digital marketing veteran with over 20 years of experience as an agency owner and affiliate marketer. As a partner at MAXBURST Web Design and MAXPlaces Marketing, he specializes in developing innovative strategies such as Authority Stacking and Catalyst Content. Brian is passionate about sharing his expertise through his course, Authority Amplifier Pro, helping others navigate the complex world of digital marketing.
Adam Chronister
Adam Chronister is the founder of Enleaf, a thriving digital marketing agency based in the United States. His expertise has been featured in top publications such as Market Watch, Wired, and The Wall Street Journal. With over a decade of experience, Adam has driven substantial business growth for leading American brands, establishing himself as a sought-after SEO expert in the industry.
Erin Athene
Former bass player for a Seattle punk-rock band, and a church worship Team, Erin Athene co-founded her first $20 million software company in 17 months, and is now the CEO and Co-Founder of her third tech company, Mint C.R.O. Mint provides an Engineering Approach to Marketing(™) that leverages the true power of A.I., and is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States. Erin has advised hundreds of early stage startups at Tech Accelerators on Market Validation and the Lean Startup method. Her mission is to empower business owners to take control of their customer acquisition and revenue, using a Proven Growth Formula…
Mads Singer
Mads Singers is an accomplished management coach, consultant, and speaker with over 12 years of experience helping individuals and organizations improve their people management skills. From industry giants like Shell and Coca-Cola to small online entrepreneurs, Mads has worked with a wide range of clients to enhance their leadership capabilities.
Simon Cornelius
With a background in software engineering, Simon is a seasoned SEO strategist and innovator, best known for his ability to demystify and leverage the complexities of SEO. As a guiding force in numerous SEO circles, he coaches in online forums and champions a hands-on, efficient approach that maximizes results with minimal fuss. With a healthy skepticism of unfounded SEO claims, Simon advocates for a learn-by-doing philosophy, encouraging experimentation and learning from mistakes in the ever-evolving search landscape.
Monique Rice
Dixon Jones
Dixon Jones is a pioneering SEO strategist and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of InLinks and former Marketing Director at Majestic, where he helped revolutionize backlink analysis. With over 20 years in digital marketing, he specializes in entity-based SEO and semantic search. A sought-after speaker and award-winning industry leader, Dixon continues to shape the future of search through InLinks, providing AI-driven content optimization solutions.
Dan Kurtz
Dan Kurtz has been a marketing mercenary for hire since 2006. He is the grower of businesses, the optimizer of processes and the slayer of bad digital marketing. His 15 year career in digital marketing includes consulting work with companies like Bing and Nielsen to grow their business through process and workflow optimization and automation.
Eldar Cohen
Eldar is a dynamic entrepreneur and mentor, empowering business owners, marketing teams, and agencies to overcome obstacles and achieve success. Drawing on his military training, martial arts background, and diverse business experience, he offers unique insights that drive growth. His entrepreneurial journey began at 24 with just $500, and through relentless determination, he built multiple successful companies, generating millions in revenue. Eldar’s leadership and proven strategies continue to inspire and deliver exceptional results across all his ventures.
Sarah Pokorna
Sarah is the SEO Manager at WhitePress who specialises in all things psychomarketing. Sarah has worn many hats throughout her career, including: award-winning agency founder, university lecturer, iSEO consultant for fortune 100 companies, and charity founder – Neurodivergents in SEO. However, her real passion is combining her background in psychology with her expertise in marketing, giving her a real unique skillset. Sarah is also a very well-known public speaker and podcast guest and has spoken at numerous events including brightonSEO, SEO Square, and many more.
Andrew Ainsley
Andrew Sterling Ainsley is a seasoned marketing strategist and product leader, specializing in AI-driven growth and digital innovation. As Fractional CMO at PropBox and Freelance Marketing Strategist, he helps businesses scale through data-driven strategies. He is also the Co-Founder of FUTR and Head of Product at ContentSprout AI, where he develops cutting-edge solutions that transform content marketing. Andrew’s expertise lies at the intersection of technology, strategy, and innovation, driving impactful results in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Erock Christopher
ERock Christopher is an innovative investor and respected business advisor. As the founder and CEO of BizFamousTM, E-Rock has invested in and advised a wide range of enterprises, including local business owners, national franchise chains, and world-renowned brands, including Shark Tank companies.
He’s a featured expert for Entrepreneur Magazine and has contributed to other major media outlets like the Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Business.com.
ERock has been a successful entrepreneur for nearly two decades. He graduated from Arizona State University with a 4.0 GPA, granting him Summa Cum Laude honors.
Triston Goodwin
Triston Goodwin is a digital creator and entrepreneur from Northern Utah, specializing in SEO, AdWords, and YouTube marketing to help businesses grow online. With a passion for automation, he developed his own AI persona to streamline agency operations and maximize efficiency. Through his YouTube channel, Triston shares in-depth tutorials, industry insights, and case studies to keep marketers ahead of the curve. As the founder of UtahSEO.ninja, he helps clients drive traffic, increase visibility, and scale their digital presence.
