Dean Wegner is the Founder & CEO of Authentically American, a Veteran owned, American made premium apparel brand. They are a company that celebrates patriotism, believes in the American worker, and honors our American heroes by intentionally donating 10% of profits to Veteran and First Responder charities.
A West Point graduate, Dean served 7 years as a helicopter pilot and Army Ranger, and holds an MBA in Finance from Cal State.
A majority of his business career was spent in business development, marketing, and strategy with Mars Inc. and Procter & Gamble.
As a former Division I ice hockey player, he is highly competitive and possesses a tireless work ethic. His primary focus is on growth, team-building, and creating a winning culture.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER TOPICS
Leading with Purpose & Values
Servant Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Capital Campaign & Crowdfunding
Marketing & Branding
Veteran Advocacy
American Manufacturing
Social Mission & Charitable Giving
Dean is happily married to his bride of 25 years and they have 4 children, with the youngest being adopted from Ethiopia. Dean is active in his church and has served on the board of several for-profit and non-profit companies and organizations.
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A sneak peek of the things you'll learn:
- Dean Wegner tells us about his business and what lead him to start his own business
- What were some of the mental hurdles or maybe fears he had to overcome to get started
- What was the ultimate tipping point that made him decide to go all in and bet on himself
- What key decisions he made that had the biggest impact to his success
- What quotes/advice/practices has helped him most to motivate him to keep moving forward
- What is he learning right now as a “life-long learner”
- What would be some advice he would like to share with our listeners who are on the fence considering owning their own business
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