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How Rock Paper Scissors Foundation Gives Abuse Victims a Voice and Brings Them Out of the Shadows

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 19, 2022

Human trafficking, domestic abuse, and sexual abuse are issues that remain in the dark despite the world advancing into modern practices every day. There are still those who hide in the shadows. On a mission to bring such individuals into the light is Kristal Klear.

Rock Paper Scissors Foundation (RPS) is an organization specializing in supporting those who have been physically, mentally, secually, and emotionally abused and have been victimized by human traffickers. The company was founded by Kristal Klear, an entrepreneur, certified trauma coach, and published author, who is on a mission to help restore people from brokenness and make them whole again by guiding them to live by their slogan – “We can’t do anything about the past, but we sure can do something about the future.

The founder and CEO has gained substantial experience in working with victims of human trafficicking, trauma, sexual abuse, and child abuse. She has worked with countless individuals, all in the pursuit of following her passion of shedding light on the various exploitations happening across communities. Kristal Klear has also worked with her team to educate and bring awareness to various communities, while simultaneously empowering them to reclaim their lives. The CEO has authored the book called Healing Beyond Sexual Misconduct, focusing on how to properly handle sexual miscondust from a leadership position in any environment.

“Through prevention and healing, we give a voice to those who have been silenced by all forms of abuse, low self-esteem, and human trafficking with an end goal of creating overcomers. We do this by creating awareness via social media, various community events, speaking out and speaking up at different venues and events, connecting the needy with resources and referrals, offering programs of healing for survivors, providing intervention programs and support for young people in our society through the school system, supporting law enforcement efforts in cracking down on this epidemic, and most of all, by long people back to life,” Kristal Klear explained.

Rock Paper Scissors Foundation has played an instrumental role in helping people heal from their painful past. The organization has also given a voice to those who have been silenced by many forms of abuse, bringing forth their stories from the shadows into the light and amplifying their inspiring narratives to the rest of the world.

Over the years, Rock Paper Scissors Foundation has helped women, men, girls, and boys, and is continuing to search for individuals who desperately need help. Asked what motivated her to build the foundation, Kristal Klear shared that she wanted to break the stigma off of various abuse issues and give the victims a safe space where they feel empowered and free to reclaim their voices and own their truth.

“We have an organic sense of providing community awareness, making a global impact, and unifying all walks of life. We also do not move within the box. We are okay with trying something new to customize each personal event program and opportunity to the real, true authentic needs of our community and peers,” said the founder. “We stand firm in being natural healers through transparency and truth, with freedom and no condemnation.”

In five years, Rock Paper Scissors Foundation aism to make an impact on a national scale through programming, current affairs, community activism, distributing resources, and national conferences.

“We are wanting a bill passed for human trafficking for all girls abut specificallly our brown girls to make them safe, give them the protection and the voice they need. We see ourselves being fully funded, staffed, and duplicated. We see training programs that go into organizations to make sure we are bringing awareness,” Kristal Klear said.

From Not Knowing Sales to Running Multiple 7-figure Businesses – The Incredible Journey of Michael Borgelt

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 18, 2022

The term 7-figure business might seem far from reality for many, but dreams do come true. Every now and then, we come across many entrepreneurs who have made it big; however, reaching a million-dollar mark still seems unachievable. When we talk about a 7-figure business, it is not as daunting as it sounds. In fact, it is something that helps set clear boundaries for your goals. Achieving a million-dollar benchmark doesn’t mean putting a full stop to your objectives, but the actual art is basking in the glory of success and yet striving for more. After all, why settle for less when the sky is the limit?

With success, you tend to learn when to make the right decisions, with or without emotions. Michael Borgelt, the founder of two successful million-dollar businesses, is living proof for those who aspire to do the same. According to Michael, there is no end to what you can achieve in your lifetime, so moving forward is the only way to go. “I take a few moments to look around and admire the amazing things that have happened so far, but I always tell myself that I haven’t come this far, just to come this far,” he shares.

Born and raised in Hastings, Minnesota and attended St. Thomas University, where he played basketball and graduated with a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Business Marketing. His first job after college was as a database administrator and a classic ASP (Active Server Pages) programmer. Michael then switched his field and transitioned to marketing. He claims that “he fell in love with SEO” after successfully ranking a website #1 on Google for the term ‘mortgage .’He went on to add, “SEO is a perfect mix between my computer science and marketing background, and I love both, so it’s a great fit.” Besides this, he pursued a basketball officiating career, and in the span of four years, he was referred to as D1 – the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the US. It was in 2009, after nine years of basketball, that he was referred to the NBA during the strike season.

Though his basketball officiating journey was quite a successful one, Michael decided to end his career and focus on establishing his own startup. After a lot of effort, his agency 51Blocks was founded in 2009 with the aim of educating everyone about SEO Marketing. There were a few unfortunate setbacks initially, but eventually, 51Blocks rose to success and has assisted hundreds of agencies and thousands of clients until now. However, Michael wanted to achieve more. A visionary, he never knows when to stop and hence in 2021, he started another company called BionicWP, which focused on Managed WordPress hosting. Both his businesses provide the best of services along with unbounded customer satisfaction, and that is what distinguishes them from rival companies in the market. In fact, he has worked with some of the best digital marketing agencies in the industry, including Carsdirect.com, Burger King, Old Navy, American Express, Microsoft, Century Communities and the University of Colorado.

Michael Borgelt’s love for website speed and hosting was the reason behind establishing BionicWP. He is filling the gaps in the market by providing agency-level services to the hosting world. Talking about his second venture, the entrepreneur reveals, “At BionicWP, we believe that saying things like ‘Go talk to your Developer’ is a curse phrase. We really try and fix any issue that exists on a website. If we can’t fix it, we will at least point our clients in the right direction, which involves highlighting the exact line of code causing the issue.” Moreover, the company manually updates the core, theme, and plugins, while other companies in the industry just put it on auto-updates, often resulting in errors. “We also offer unlimited edits and handle all sorts of issues for you, even the ones under your brand in a white-label fashion,” he elaborates.

The main focus of BionicWP is to pace website optimization as they realize that every client wishes to speed up their website and deliver optimum results on the Google PageSpeed Insights tool. Therefore, the company also provides KPI services, allowing you to focus on the current trends related to your business. The team of experts at BionicWP values their customers and provides the best possible solutions for their problems. On the other hand, 51Blocks, the white label digital marketing company, guarantees 25 to 40% organic lead growth, whereas BionicWP, Managed WordPress hosting, offers the best packages costing around $25.90 per month. Michael shares, “I have helped grow a business outside of the digital marketing world reach from $0 to $9 million in just three years and eventually sold it for $ 11 million.”

Michael Borgelt always encourages and educates other companies to follow in his footsteps to avoid all sorts of misfortunes he faced and even sheds light upon the path of successfully leading two 7-figure businesses. “Be ready for the biggest rollercoaster ride of your life. I have found that the highs are never as high as the lows. But I say it is better to find a mentor who can guide you, read a lot of guides from the top experts in this space and be ok with not knowing it all. Because many people are more than willing to help you avoid those pitfalls,” he concludes.

The Importance of Digitizing Documents in Today’s World

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 18, 2022

Society is changing, and so is our environment and the reality that we live in. All of these elements are part of the reasons why digitizing documents in 2022 should be something that everybody does in order to protect themselves, their family, their business and their belongings. As we will show below, modernizing the way we handle our paper trail is of utmost importance to each of us but also to society as a whole.

Saving Document on PDF Smart: Great Protection in Case of Natural Disasters

It has been a long time since we have been taking from the earth. Most importantly, we have been a major pollution factor, filling our oceans, our lands, and even the air with chemicals. Scientists warned us that we would find ourselves with natural issues in the future if we did not change the way we consume. The ozone layer disappearing was a major warning in itself. Still, we continued almost as if everything was perfectly fine. And now, we have to face the backlash of extremely warm weather causing forest fires and raising the level of other natural disasters, such as hurricanes, thanks to warmer temperatures of water.

When one of those happens where we live, we can end up losing everything we have in the house or at the office. That is the first reason why we need to transfer our paper documents into a digitized version. The best way is to scan them and save them in a PDF format. That includes our legal identity documents, such as our birth certificate, ID card and passport, as well as pictures and receipts of our belongings, so that we can easily make a claim to our insurance company. By placing these documents on a PDF file, you can easily modify them as you acquire new objects simply by using a PDF editor. If you need to add text documents, PDF Smart will enable you to make a format change, and you can do file modifications whenever you need to in the future to keep everything up-to-date.

Digitizing Documents makes Work Easier for Everyone

It is surprising how much paperwork still exists in the world of business. Contracts that are still in physical forms, when you can actually sign them digitally, these days, totally legally. The problem is that paper takes up a lot of space, which the company needs to pay for uselessly. If you digitize all the documents that you have on file, not only will you save on rental space, but you will also make it much more secure this way. That is because you can protect your documents through a variety of ways once they are scanned by keeping them locked away from those who would like to spy on you.

Once documents are digitized, you can have access to them through a click of a mouse. That is definitely a whole lot faster than having to go through a filing cabinet. Especially when the file hasn’t been stored in the right place, and you need to go through a bunch of them before you finally get your hands on it. It also makes it easier to share the file with all the departments. By having the PDF documents on the server, everyone can pick it up, modify the document with PDF Smart and save it again where it belongs in a matter of seconds. We are, indeed, a long way away from the time when you had to pay an employee just to gather up the paper files.

It also helps in case the company ever gets audited. Whereas before, the persons having to do the audit had to go through all the cabinets in order to find what they were looking for, spending a lot of time inside your office and disturbing the work of employees, now you can just give them access to the digitized files. You can even do so from afar by giving them access to your servers or by opening a door for them on The Cloud service that you use to store these documents.

It is obvious that transferring all of our documents, whether personal or related to our business, into PDF files, will make our life better in so many ways. And it will be much easier to modify them, thanks to PDF Smart.

Baking up Love: Why Bell’s Reines Gourmet Mini Cookies are the Perfect Gesture of Hospitality

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 14, 2022

Bell’s Reines Gourmet Mini Cookies are the perfect way to show your friends and family that you care, which is why we love how our cookies are the go-to token of hospitality for so many small business owners and everyday people across the United States. Whether you’re baking up some new relationships or want to make sure your existing customers know how much you appreciate their loyalty, Bell’s treats are the absolutely perfect way to brighten someone’s day while letting them know that they’re appreciated – especially if they have a sweet tooth!

Can’t wait to share these mini cookies with your friends?

We love to cook, but sometimes we don’t have time for a full-blown meal. That’s why we created Bell’s Reines GOURMET MINI COOKIES. They’re perfect for when you want to share your love with friends and family, without all the fuss! We use simple, high-quality ingredients and take care in our baking process so you can feel good about making that gesture of hospitality.

Put in an order for your favorite flavors today!

The Bell’s Reines family is a mother-daughter team who believes that baking is their love language. We can’t get enough of their miniature cookies, which are perfect for an impromptu gift or to nibble on at home with a cup of tea. We’re sure you’ll love them as much as we do! Whatever flavor you want, whether it’s a chocolate flavored cookie, matcha tea or snickerdoodle just let us know and your order will be made fresh to order and delivered straight from our bakery to your door.

About the Brand Behind Bell’s Gourmet Mini Cookies

We’re a mother-daughter team, and we’ve been baking together for years with several memories. We love baking because it’s a way to create something with our hands. It’s an opportunity to share love and gratitude with others through food. It’s also a chance to be innovative, creative and always fun. For Real Y’all! is our brand, and we make Bell’s Reines GOURMET MINI COOKIES, for us to eat too.

Because Hospitality Means Cookies

What does hospitality mean to you? Is it being open, kind, and giving to others? Maybe it’s welcoming guests with a warm smile and a hot cup of coffee or tea. For us at Bell’s Reines, hospitality means something slightly different. To us, hospitality is baking. Baking is our love language. We believe that simple ingredients can speak volumes about our brand and what we stand for real ingredients that have been sourced with care from non-GMO project verified, organic and fair trade companies across the country.

Find us on: https://bellsreines.com/

Business Owner, 21-Year-Old, and Entrepreneur — Aslan Rahman

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 11, 2022

Aslan Rahman is the owner of multiple businesses, including a property management business and multiple coaching businesses. His success at such a young age shows the rewards that hard work can bring.

Aslan grew up in the UK and lived a fairly average life. At 16, he took his first “run” at being an entrepreneur and would sell sandwiches and baguettes to fellow classmates.

Wanting a more stable career with a decent income, Aslan applied to medical school and was accepted. At the same time, however, he was attending multiple business and entrepreneurial events throughout the UK.

He explains: “Throughout 2019, I went to many business events across the UK, meeting countless self-made millionaires in different industries. I was honestly shocked and realized how much opportunity there was in earning an income without needing a degree.”

He was so shocked that he knew he had to try his hand at entrepreneurialism once again. So, he called his university and told them he would take a gap year.

That year, he raised $24,000 from investors and started his own property management company. He would buy leases for large houses and then rent out the rooms. He would also find similar opportunities or deals and sell them to investors.

In just two years, he made $286,000 in revenue with a 28% profit margin of around $80,000. By then, he was also studying at a university to become a medical professional. However, he decided to take a risk and drop out of school to work on his business full-time. After transitioning to working full-time on his business, he started making around $11,000 a month. Then, realizing that he had valuable knowledge to offer and after discovering the online coaching business, he decided to start a coaching business himself.

He focused on teaching others how to start their own property management business. As a result, after just 12 months of starting his coaching business, Aslan made over $164,366 in profit.

He was able to make so much because he learned the key to gaining “high-ticket” clients. Again, realizing that he now has new valuable “know-how” to sell, he plans to expand his coaching business to teaching consultants, coaches, and course creators how they too can land “high-ticket” clients.

Aslan plans to be making seven figures on his coaching business alone by the time he turns 23 years old. One of the keys to his success is all about seeking quality mentors with life experience in the area you want to get into.

He was able to find quality mentors by going to events with other like-minded entrepreneurs. He himself sought out mentors when it came to starting his property management business as well as his coaching business.

In the future, Aslan wants to continue teaching others how they can succeed in business. He explains: “I’ve always had a passion for teaching, originally tutoring teens at A level subjects (college), then teaching fellow property entrepreneurs how to start this property business, and now going into business coaching, helping anyone who wants more clients online.”

Overall, Aslan Rahman’s hard work ethic and determination have resulted in his tremendous success. His willingness to learn from others is also one of the major keys to his success and one that he believes others should take to heart.

The Hop Bag Rethinking the Way Millions of People Travel and Pack

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 11, 2022

Millions of people travel all the time at any given point. And as exciting and fun as moving from one place to another can be for work or pleasure, not all parts of the experience are enjoyable. There are delayed flights, unforeseen expenses, and the never-ending hassle of packing your belongings in one bag. Now a new product called the Hop Bag looks to change how people travel forever.

The Hop Bag is the first ever genuinely modular bag that can come together and apart as one needs. It’s a 3-in-1 solution that attaches and detaches with ease so that you can form the bag to your desired form as required. The Hop Bag’s purpose is to make travel fuss-free and fun for anyone, whether it’s frequent work travelers, digital nomads, or families on vacation. The product hopes to become a hassle-free and compact alternative to lugging multiple bags around.

The Hop Bag has a compartment for a 15-inch laptop, which makes it a great work bag option. There are also eighteen different pockets and sections, so users can better organize their possessions with the bag. A two-way luggage loop and two detachable and adjustable straps help travelers customize how they want to bring the bag around. Add to that a cord pass-through access and external water bottle pocket, and you have a highly versatile travel bag that can provide flexibility when moving around an airport, city, or tourist site.

The team behind the Hop Bag is a team more than committed to developing products that will help people streamline travel and luggage for all. They focus on designing a multi-utility, modular, and convenient set of solutions that will change how people see and experience their journey. The team also aims to positively impact the environment by making it a durable and long-lasting bag that people can keep for a long time. That way, travelers reduce waste on bag items that often end up in landfills.

The team recently launched a Kickstarter campaign that hit its goal in only four days. With less than a month left in its campaign, the crowdfunding has already raised more than its target amount. Avid buyers still flock to their projects to get their hands on the bag and other perks and add-ons like laptop bags, hygiene kits, earplugs, inflatable pillows, slippers, towels, and so much more.

Apart from being designed for optimal function, the Hop Bag also has a fantastic form. The sleek design has received raving reviews from backers who are more than eager to get their hands on the finished product. “I love [their bag],” writes one backer on their Kickstarter page. “All the items are monogrammed individually, which is just perfect and special. I already know what I am gifting my better half this birthday. Thank you!”The Hop Bag also comes with a lifetime warranty on any manufacturing defects to give their buyers and backers complete confidence in their product’s quality. The makers have also committed to using vegan leather to further strengthen its desire to have a positive effect on the community and environment apart from their own bottom line. The Hop Bag is running a promotion as of writing, with discounts up for grabs on their site.

Thomas Berkley Shares His Expertise on the ATM Business Through ATM Freedom University

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 11, 2022

Fondly referred to as an “All-Time Money Machine,” ATMs are arguably one of the best inventions in the financial industry, providing round-the-clock service to consumers for quick self-service transactions such as deposits, cash withdrawals, bill payments, and transfers between accounts. However, more than being a convenient banking outlet that helps you avoid those long bank queues, ATMs can also be a lucrative investment and a source of passive income, a fact that Thomas Berkley, CEO of ATM Freedom University, knows all too well. So the industry leader now aims to teach others about the business side of ATMs.

Thomas Berkley is a ten-year Air Force Veteran, a serial entrepreneur with a personal portfolio of over fifty ATMs across Ohio, and CEO of ATM Freedom University. This institution teaches entrepreneurs how to make passive income using ATMs and build these businesses out for them. Now an industry leader, Thomas’s entrepreneurial journey began when he was 18 and first enlisted in the Air Force. It was here in the service of his country that he met his first business mentor, who hailed from a small town back in Ohio.

The pair quickly bonded over shared interests, and the mentor shared his invaluable business knowledge, especially about his long-standing ATM business. Recalling the fateful conversation, Thomas shared: “He told me that an individual could own the same ATMs that banks did, minus the cute coat of paint. He took me under his wing and helped me start my own ATM business right out of the military, and everything skyrocketed for me from there.”

After succeeding in the ATM business, Thomas wanted to help other aspiring entrepreneurs by sharing his knowledge of the untapped industry. So, in 2018, he posted his first tutorial video on starting an ATM business on YouTube, and the response was overwhelming. After that, his subscribers asked for more videos.

Eventually, people started inquiring whether he could do everything for them for a fee. Heeding these requests, Thomas Berkley founded ATM Freedom University to educate aspiring entrepreneurs on how to build, manage, and operate their ATM businesses. Since its inception, the academy has helped over 600 students build successful ATM businesses.

Additionally, the reputable company also offers entrepreneurs a “done-for-you” business model that takes care of every little detail needed to ensure the success of their ventures, such as onboarding a new client, negotiation, shipping, and more, thus allowing these emerging business owners to build a passive income. “We’re the only company that negotiates contracts for our students, and we’re the only ones who have techs all over the US that will install programs and service clients’ machines for them,” Thomas says.

As he remains dedicated to building his empire and educating others, the power player has earned several accolades for his astute business acumen and unparalleled teaching method. He is a ClickFunnels Two Comma Club award winner for building a seven-figure company and runs multiple six-figure companies under his belt.

In the coming years, Thomas Berkley aims to expand his business and educate more people on making a passive income. His primary audience is anyone willing to grow, improve, and adapt to the current times, people who want more and are interested in growing and being a part of something greater.

How Does The Interest Rates Affect Chicago’s House Buyers?

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 7, 2022

Despite the interest rates increase, the Chicago Real Estate Market is staying relatively strong, according to Chicago real estate agents.

Recent reports from real estate data analytics firm Attom have placed Chicago as one of the most vulnerable states to home value decline or most at risk of a housing downturn in a potential economic slowdown in the US housing market. Looking into the projections for the Chicago housing market, many experts have agreed with this sentiment and have said that Chicago Real Estate Market is in a vulnerable state right now as interest rates are high and only expected to decline over the course of 12 months, according to Norada Real Estate Investments.

The general statistics for the Real Estate Market states that they will be a decline of 6.7% in house sales overall. Still, in the case of Chicago, the housing market has seen a rapid sale in the month of August 2022 despite of the increase in home prices and this is due to the increased power from market buyers, this has helped real estate agents in the Chicago area remain optimistic as the market remains competitive. Homes are selling in 57 days overall. Although the local Chicago website has seen a decrease in the number of homes purchased in recent weeks, mentioning that interest rates are a significant factor.

According to the Chicago Agent Magazine, home sales were down 18.6% in August 2022. Still, the average home sold in 23 days, one day faster than August 2021, despite the median home price rise to $311,000, a 3.7% bump from August 2021, which shows there’s still a high demand for houses in Chicago despite the high-interest rate.

See: https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/2022/09/22/illinois-realtors-august-2022-data/

How Is The Interest Rates Affecting Home Buyers In Chicago

As stated by Anna Fiascone, a Realtor in the Chicago suburbs, there has been an increase of 26.6% in home inventory to a year ago in August. According to a Realtor.com report, the home interest rate increase may be why.

Home buyers are stepping back, and some sellers are as well because the rising rates are making the monthly mortgage payments a bit more expensive for devalued properties. Also, adding to the inflation and record-high home prices, home buyers consider the best move right now is to wait.

The Federal Reserve has affirmed its commitment to reducing house rates. However, as stated by the Federal Reserve, one of the measures to fight inflation is to increase its rates. Still, many consider this move not helpful. They may be the cause that could derail the economy into a recession even faster and not the other way around, as everything from mortgages to student loans will be impacted by the rate hike.

Although long-term rates for fixed-rate mortgages are not affected by federal rates, experts advise staying up to date with changes from the federal reserve so you get a deal that suits your budget when shopping around for homes.

The truth is many buyers are taking a break and saving more money while waiting for the best time to make a move. However, buying a home represents the largest single purchase most of them will make in their lifetime, so it’s crucial to be in a good financial position before buying.

What real estate agents in the Chicago area are saying

Despite all this refusal from home buyers to buy now, real estate agents remain optimistic and consider the market strong despite the hike in interest rates and most buyers backing down. Many agents use the term “hot homes,” a marketing trend to keep buyers interested in buying.

According to Redfin:

“A Hot Home is a home for sale that is expected to be among the most competitive homes on the market.

The Hot Homes algorithm automatically calculates the likelihood by analyzing more than 500 attributes of each home – including price, property type, and neighborhood – and buyer preferences in the area.”

When a house is referred to as a hot home, it’s meant to attract buyers during low sales, especially during the end of September, as this is considered a time when they are fewer buyers in the market, meaning they are less competent or less bidding wars, which buyers don’t really like, and more home options. This may allow a buyer to get a better deal while the market calms down from the summer rush. Because of this, buyers are willing to take a risk and invest in the market.

Chicago-based Redfin agent Ashley Arzer has said that buyers are still looking to buy a home: “They’re willing to purchase a home despite rising rates because they finally have a window of opportunity to get an offer accepted,” and he may be right.

Overall, the interest rates are definitely influencing buyers’ decisions at this time as market rates fluctuate often, there’s a lot of uncertainty related to the recession, and buyers are just trying to play it safe. According to experts, the Chicago housing market has slowed down, and it’s not very competitive. This information is based on how long it takes to sell a home, how long it remains pending and if it sells below its listed price.

Ultimately, the question of whether to buy or not to buy a home right now remains a question many seem to be struggling with right now. Still, according to September’s Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index, a monthly survey gauging consumer thoughts on the real estate market, 73 percent of consumers believe it is the wrong time to buy a home. In addition, housing-market experts are stating that it is increasingly likely to see a recession in the near future, so whether to buy at this time or not is definitely a personal decision base on budget and needs to avoid any buyer’s remorse in the future or even losing your home.

Marketing Expert and Entrepreneur Zack “ROI” Williams Helps Aspiring Entrepreneurs Gain a Foothold in the Business Industry

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 3, 2022

Establishing a successful brand in the business industry does not happen by chance; instead, it is a combined effort of passion, hard work, creativity, and, most importantly, marketing to the right audience. Unfortunately, however, with little or no marketing skills, many new entrepreneurs often struggle to capture the attention and earn the patronage of their intended customers. For this reason, the marketing guru and CEO of ROI Marketing Firm, Zack “ROI” Williams, has made it his mission to equip these emerging entrepreneurs with the required marketing expertise to boost their brand to the next level, thus giving them a fighting chance in the cutthroat business industry.

An established authority in the marketing space, Zack “ROI” Williams is widely respected for his unique marketing campaigns guaranteed to increase brand awareness and generate millions in revenue. With 14 years of experience as a marketing expert, Zack is an immeasurable asset to any brand. His creativity speaks for itself, and his impressive portfolio includes leading the marketing program of reputable Fortune 500 companies such as Red Bull, Harley Davidson, Hard Rock Cafe, Mountain Dew, Ford, Peterbilt, and many more.

After working with Fortune 500 companies for years and helping them generate hundreds of millions in revenue, Zack realized that his skills went way beyond working for just one company. The firebrand entrepreneur realized his unique style and result-driven marketing strategies could help any company, especially the “little guys,” the aspiring entrepreneurs who are talented and trying to make a name for themselves but unsure how to market their brand and scale to success.

Lending his expertise, Zack “ROI” Williams offers the underdogs a chance to compete with some of these larger corporate organizations by committing his whole brand and attention to educating them about the DOs and DONTs of marketing. Through his platform, ROI Marketing Firm, Zack has been providing free content for years and even released an immensely valuable free ebook to help new entrepreneurs quit the rat race, take a leap and change their lives.

When asked about the motivation behind his brand, the trailblazing individual shared that his outstanding success today is partly due to mentors who took him under their wings and taught him all they knew. He now aims to pay it forward by teaching others, holding their hands, and providing valuable guidance as they progress toward successful entrepreneurship.

Setting his sights on cementing his legacy in the marketing industry and helping more entrepreneurs take their brands to the next level, Zack “ROI” Williams is not planning to slow down anytime soon. In the future, he aims to host six different marketing masterminds annually and teach thousands of business owners how to successfully scale their businesses to seven, eight, and even nine figures. Additionally, he will continue to host Dopamine Dealer as an online educational platform to teach business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs how to quit their jobs, start their businesses, and turn their side hustle into a salary. “Helping 100,000s of people a year,” he says.

Esteemed Luminary Nikelle Guch Revolutionizes the World of Cosmetic Aesthetics

The Chicago Journal Staff on October 3, 2022

One of the hallmarks industry leaders embody is their ability to introduce innovative solutions that create positive change in their respective fields. With their knack for innovation, these individuals are reliable pillars and paved the way for numerous developments and discoveries. In cosmetic dermatology, Nikelle Guch is an emerging authority who has taken significant strides in revolutionizing the industry with her groundbreaking flair.

Aside from dominating the field of cosmetic aesthetics, Nikelle is also highly acclaimed for her innovative works in facial rejuvenation and aesthetic medicine. With her unparalleled professionalism and unrivaled expertise, Nikelle has developed techniques and methods that utilize the latest technology and cutting-edge tools. At the heart of her purpose-driven efforts is the ultimate goal of elevating the industry and inspiring go-getters just like her to reach even more impressive heights in their respective ventures.

As someone who has always been passionate about her job, Nikelle puts her heart and soul into Accelerated Aesthetics. Heavily determined to bring the company to the forefront of the industry, she refuses to stop or slow down until Accelerated Aesthetics becomes a household name. As a pioneering adopter of aesthetics and skin laser technologies, Nikelle’s visionary and artful work has allowed her to cement her reputation as the “It Girl” in aesthetics and skincare. Proving true to her reputable standing, Nikelle helps her patients establish meaningful internal and external changes in their lives while finding a balanced approach to anti-aging and beauty.

Before she was making significant waves in the aesthetics industry, Nikelle originally planned to take up business marketing. However, she decided to take a leap of faith by veering away from her initial career blueprint and diving into aesthetics. It did not take long for her to realize that medical aesthetics is her calling. With her risks paying off, she eventually established her name in the field about ten years ago.

In the past decade, Nikelle has partnered with multiple scientists and labs to develop her own medical-grade skincare line that takes pride in being non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. On top of that, the products from the Accelerated Aesthetics skincare line are also free from parabens, fragrances, alcohol, and oils.

Although she originally started her career in medical aesthetics in Indiana, Nikelle revealed that it was in Chicago where she was able to expand her clientele and build strong relationships. As a matter of fact, it was in the city of Chicago where she would later meet Dr. Brian Rosett, a top plastic surgeon in the area. Collaborating with Dr. Rosett, Nikelle translated her vision into what is now known as Accelerated Aesthetics.

In an interview, Nikelle shared that her favorite part in developing Accelerated Aesthetics is her staff of aesthetic providers, who are dedicated to creating a custom and individualized plan for every patient. She also enjoys specializing in treatment plans that focus on overall skin health and natural enhancements through laser technology, injectables and microneedling therapies.

Standing at the helm of a flourishing career, Nikelle makes it a point to give back to the community. When she is not busy with her practice, she likes to dedicate her spare time to her advocacies by supporting various local nonprofit organizations. Nikelle’s life and mission are a real-life example that genuine success is not just about accomplishing goals and fulfilling aspirations. At the end of the day, it is all about helping others.

True to her craft, Nikelle consistently updates her social media platforms, especially her Instagram account, with informative posts about skincare and treatments for her over 20,000 followers. Check her out at @glowby_nikelle.