
THE RICH THINKING
CONFERENCE
October 2, 2026
LIVE! Casino & Hotel in Philadelphia, PA


Sponsored by:

Event Lead Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
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This year, expect premium proximity and
a deeper experience than ever before.
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More curated
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More elevated
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More intimate access
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More transformation focused
IT'S YEAR THREE AND
THE RICH THINKING BRAND
IS EXPLODING!
5 TICKET OPTIONS AVAILABLE
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General Admission
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VIP Admission
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VIP Ticket Combo with Thursday Night Pre-event Dinner
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All Access Ticket with VIP Conference Access, Thursday Night Dinner AND Friday Night Rich Thinking Activated Up Close with Coach Micheal Burt
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Add-on Friday Night Rich Thinking Activated
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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Includes the full mind-blowing conference experience from 9 - 4, with Welcome Breakfast Bites, 5-Star Lunch, Power Networking, Gift, Vendor Access & General Seating
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Everything in General Admission
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Premium Seating
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Priority Networking
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Professional Head Shot
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Exclusive VIP Gifts
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Private Lunch Session with Featured Speaker
VIP TICKET COMBO WITH THURSDAY DINNER

We are pleased to offer a limited number of seats at an exclusive dinner Thursday October 1, 2026, the evening prior to the conference from 6-9 pm in the private wine cellar of The Prime Rib Restaurant, conveniently located in the hotel. This is purchased as a separate ticket using the link below.
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Includes:
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Everything in VIP Ticket above
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Private Speaker Dinner October 1, 6-9 pm
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Access to multiple Rich Thinking Speakers
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Enhanced Networking Opportunities
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Professional Photos
ALL ACCESS PASS THURSDAY, FRIDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVATION
Get the FULL experience with the All-Access Pass! This exclusive ticket includes Thursday night pre-event dinner, VIP status at the conference and a private Rich Thinking Activation Experience Friday night after the conference, from 7-9 pm. Rich Thinking Activated is an intimate coaching session and Q & A with Coach Micheal Burt.
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Includes:
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VIP Conference Experience
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VIP Speaker Dinner (Thursday night)
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Rich Thinking Activated with Coach Burt (Friday night 7-9 pm)
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Fastest Access to Speakers and Networking
ADD-ON: AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH COACH MICHEAL BURT
Turn Rich Thinking into Rich Action: After a full day of learning, networking and inspiration, join Coach Micheal Burt for an intimate, high-energy evening designed to activate what you have learned. RICH THINKING ACTIVATED is an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and gain direct insights from Coach Burt as you connect with other growth-minded leaders who are committed to taking action.
Here's what's in it for YOU!
The Rich Thinking Conference is full of OPPORTUNITIES!

Immersive Learning
Environment
Being in a live setting removes distractions, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the content and absorb key lessons.

Energy & Inspiration
The energy of a live audience and charismatic speakers can create a powerful sense of motivation and empowerment.

Direct Access
to Experts
You can gain tailored advice during workshops, breakout sessions, or one-on-one moments with speakers.

Exclusive Content
and Tools
Speakers share insights and strategies that aren’t available in their books, courses, or online content along with special access to their expertise.

Networking Opportunities
Build relationships with people who share similar goals and values, potentially leading to collaborations or lasting friendships.

Validation of
Ideas & Goals
Hearing successful individuals affirm ideas or practices you’re already pursuing can boost your confidence, challenge and refine your beliefs or strategies.
Event Overview
We are thrilled to bring you an experience that will ignite your passion and elevate your potential. By collaborating with the most innovative and influential leaders across diverse industries, we’ve curated a lineup of visionaries ready to share their groundbreaking insights and strategies. These experts will provide you with the essential tools to thrive and succeed. Stay tuned as we reveal more about this extraordinary event. Prepare to be captivated and transformed by ideas that will revolutionize your mindset and approach!
A LIVE EVENT HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Speaker Line-Up:
We curate an impactful list of speakers of note to inspire, inform and delight you with golden nuggets of wisdom related to all aspects of RICH THINKING and growth mindset. Keep scrolling to see who is speaking this year!
Welcome Refreshment +
Power Networking
Arrive at the impressive Philly LIVE Hotel + Casino Event space. Grab your name badge and enjoy like-minded camaraderie and business networking over light nibbles and your favorite wake-up beverage.
5-Star Gourmet Lunch
We want you to be full, not only in your mind, but also in your belly! Our premiere venue is renowned for the quality of their chef-prepared culinary faire. *GF options available.
Accommodations
For those planning to stay, we have a discounted rate at the event hotel. Use this link to book as soon as possible to hold your room. There are a limited number of rooms available. If you need, alternative hotel recs, please contact Renee or Mitzi.
2026 EVENT SPEAKERS
Picture yourself immersed in a day of transformative discussions, crafted to elevate your personal and professional life and arm you with strategies to conquer challenges. You won’t just leave feeling empowered—you’ll depart with practical tools and renewed energy to turn your dreams into reality, both personally and professionally.
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Ready to unlock your true potential and feel amazing? Don’t hesitate to seize this chance to change your life. Secure your tickets now and embark on a path to a future filled with success and fulfillment

"Inner Authority"
RUDI RIEKSTINS
Rudi Riekstins is the leadership coach high performers call when it's time to evolve. Known for helping conscious entrepreneurs and transformational leaders reclaim inner authority and lead from presence — not pressure. Named a Top 5 Coach by Thrive Global, recognized by USA Today, and host of the podcast The InPowered Life.
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"Growth Activation"
COACH MICHEAL BURT
Coach Micheal Burt is an international speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The
Greatness Factory. With over 25 years of experience, he has helped individuals and
companies activate their deepest drive and unlock new levels of growth. Over the course of his
career, he has built an eight-figure business enterprise, raised more than $20 million in capital,
and serves on advisory boards for multiple companies.

"Performance & Connection"
AMBER YBARRA
Amber is a former construction CEO with over a decade of executive leadership experience. She is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, certified high-performance coach, and Business Development leader with SelfPublishing.com, specializing in strategic partnerships across conferences, live events and digital platforms, including webinars. ​

"Connecting Leaders"
JOSE ESCOBAR
Jose Escobar empowers entrepreneurs and high-level leaders. As the founder of The Entrepreneur’s Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy, he organically built a 7-figure empire in just 15 months. A master sales professional and devoted family man, he is happily married and the proud father of six.

"Self-Guided Wealth"
EMILIO ROMAN
Emilio leads Co-Author Network, LLC, a veteran-owned and operated organization focused on helping individuals grow their authority by writing and publishing their books through co-authorship.
His mentorship community, RISK Circle, is where members come together for accountability, strategic growth, and meaningful connection.

"3X Emmy Award-Winner"
KERSTIN LINDQUIST
Kerstin is a health coach, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and former host of QVC’s #1
show. Her skillful communication produces over 250 million dollars a year in direct sales online and on-air. She's health science meets Biblical truth & the 40+ woman.
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“Show me what you’re selling, I’ll show you how to sell It.”

"Strategic Communication"
DR. CHERYL WOOD
Dr. Cheryl Wood is a globally acclaimed 2-time TEDx Speaker, best-selling author, and executive communication strategist who has trained leaders for organizations including NASA, Capital One, Verizon, and EXIM Bank. She specializes in helping women leaders, founders, executives, and entrepreneurs become strategic communicators who share their message with intention, influence, and purpose.

"Relationship Queen"
TRESSA YONEKAWA
Tressa Yonekawa Bundren, M.S., Ed., creates the maps for leadership and teams to get through blocks, connect, and grow together. With a neuroscience-based approach and outcomes-focused efficacy, she has worked with leadership at familiar organizations in the interactive experience of connection, high stakes mediation and lifecycle strategies rooted in leadership at every level.

"Brand Presence"
MARISSA MELTZER
Marissa Meltzer is the Director of Sales and Business Development for David Meltzer Enterprises. With a strong background in marketing, business development, and relationship management, Marissa has a proven track record of elevating brand presence through innovative partnerships. Specializing in business development and strategic growth, she excels in identifying and establishing high-impact collaborations with industry-leading organizations and influencers.

"Tax & Wealth"
Nik Agharkar
Nik is the founder of Crowne Point Tax & Wealth Counsel, where he helps successful families, business owners, physicians, and executives preserve wealth through proactive tax strategy, estate planning, and entity structuring.
With more than 20 years of experience spanning litigation, law firm ownership, government advisory work, and Fortune 50 consulting, Nik specializes in uncovering often-overlooked, fully legitimate tax strategies. He’ll share practical approaches to wealth preservation and tax mitigation.
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2026 Lead Sponsor
Co-Author Network, LLC
Co-Author Network, LLC, a veteran-owned and operated organization focused on helping individuals grow their authority by writing and publishing their books through co-authorship opportunities, while expanding their message, credibility, and overall impact through mentorship and community.
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We are proud to highlight the mentorship community, RISK Circle, powered by Co-Author Network, LLC. RISK Circle serves as a collaborative environment where entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and professionals come together for accountability, strategic growth, and meaningful connection.


2026 Gold Sponsor
SelfPublishing.com
Our proud sponsor, selfpublishing.com is the world’s #1 resource for aspiring authors who want to turn their ideas into impact. Founded by 7-time bestselling author Chandler Bolt, we provide a proven, end-to-end system for writing, publishing, and marketing books in as little as 90 days. Our mission is simple but bold: to help authors self-publish 100,000 books by 2035, changing 120 million lives in the process.

Jose Escobar
2026 Gold Sponsor
Connected Leaders Academy
We are proud to be sponsored by a 21-time published author and dynamic leader, Jose Escobar. As the founder of The Entrepreneur’s Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy,
he has organically built a 7-figure empire in just 15 months. His Connected Leaders Academy, now home to over 600+ members worldwide across 55 states, 37 countries and 6 continents, fosters a dynamic network of top-performing professionals.
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