Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall. — Stephen Covey
Andre Guthrie, Chief Strategist
Andre is a master salesman, business strategist, telesales expert and technology aficionado. He began his career as a stock broker before leading an international tele-sales training initiative across India. Andre is versed in various proven sales techniques include the Sandler Method of Sales and Dale Carnegie. His career success extends into the industries of finance, real estate, software sales, web design and digital marketing. He owns and manages a private-equity fund, and a full service progressive marketing firm. Andre has the innate ability to assess, analyze, apply and engage all parties to close deals. His wit and comprehensive knowledge of social design has resulted in a global portfolio of business relationships and partners across industry lines. He strongly believes in “how you do anything is how you do everything.”
Vonni Guthrie, President & CEO
Vonni is a nonprofit expert and grants maven with intimate knowledge of the sector. She is an industry teacher and inspirational speaker whose riveting story of nonprofit recipient turned nonprofit leader fuels her passion daily. Her career began in direct service before quickly rising through the ranks to sit at the highest level of leadership. Unlike her competitors, Vonni has sat on both sides of the funding dialogue. This insight has proven invaluable to strategy formation and execution. Vonni has raised and managed over 300 million in revenue for her respective employers and clients. From grassroots start ups to complex agencies with budgets exceeding 150 million, time and time again, Vonni has rose to the challenge instituting systems that drive innovation, impact and accountability. She is known for her keen ability to develop genuine relationships resulting in powerful and lasting partnerships. Click below for booking information. Her call to action is #live2serve