CHAMPION EMPIRE ADVISORY EXPERTS
Welcome to Champion Empire Office Hours
Use The Calendar Below to Schedule Your Time to Connect With Our Experts
People & Business Strategy
Align your team and business goals for sustainable growth. Gain practical strategies to optimize operations and drive success.
Leadership & Mindset
Build the confidence and clarity to lead effectively. Discover mindset shifts that empower you and your team to thrive.
Marketing & Sales
Master proven techniques to attract customers and close deals with confidence. Enhance your marketing strategies to grow your business effortlessly.
Benefits of Office Hours
Our Ask The Expert Calls Help You Get The Results You Want
Exclusive access to industry-leading experts.
Get proven strategies and insider knowledge.
Get tailored guidance to meet your challenges.
Be in an encouraging and collaborative environment.
Real-time solutions to your problems today.
Immediate answers and actionable advice you can use now.
Get the Most out of Office Hours Calls
Here's how you can maximize your experience and take full advantage of this powerful resource.
Come Prepared and On Time
Our experts are here to help you navigate your unique challenges. We require you respect everyone's time and your own. Be on time and be prepared. To get the most out of these sessions, take some time to reflect on what you want to learn or solve. Is there a specific issue in your business you're struggle with? Are you seeking new ways to grow as a leader? Preparing thoughtful, detailed questions will allow our experts to dive deep into providing actionable, personalized advice.
Engage Fully
These sessions are designed to be interactive. Engage with the conversation, ask follow-up questions, and share your own experiences. The more you participate, the more value you’ll gain from the collective wisdom of our experts and fellow participants. Be open to new perspectives and ready to challenge your assumptions.
Take Notes & Apply key Takeaways
Capture key insights, strategies, and action points during the session. You’ll hear fresh ideas and new approaches that can propel your business forward, but it’s essential to take action on what you’ve learned. Review your notes, create a plan, and start implementing changes in your business or personal growth journey immediately
Leverage the Power of the Group
The beauty of Ask The Experts lies in the diversity of perspectives in the room. Don’t hesitate to tap into the collective wisdom of your peers. Often, someone else’s question or experience will resonate with you or spark a new idea. Listen actively, and consider how the discussion can apply to your own context.
Join Regularly for Continuous Growth
Our Ask The Experts sessions are designed to offer ongoing learning. Attending regularly keeps you at the forefront of industry trends, cutting-edge strategies, and best practices. The more sessions you join, the more knowledge you'll accumulate, helping you continuously elevate your leadership and business success.
Meet Our Advisors
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Founder and CEO of Champion empire
Jesse Johnson
Champion Empire was founded by Jesse Johnson, a serial entrepreneur who earned his "OJT-MBA" through hands-on experience building and leading successful businesses. Highlights of his career include starting his first business at age 6, earning six figures by 19, achieving 200% growth in his first business acquisition, and leading sales teams to eight-figure revenues. Having faced and overcome significant challenges, Jesse now uses his hard-earned wisdom to guide entrepreneurs in overcoming obstacles and achieving their business and personal dreams.
Managing Partner
Carrie Maldonado
Carrie Maldonado earned her neuropsychology degree from the University of British Columbia and completed advanced PhD projects under a Notre Dame Behavioral Sciences leader. With over 15 years as a Senior HR executive in construction and telecommunications, she holds SHRM and SPHR certifications and served as an Adjunct Professor at Chapman University. Since launching her consulting firm in 2014, Carrie has become a certified expert in DiSC, Culture Index, executive coaching, and more, publishing multiple books and courses. She now partners with Jesse Johnson at Champion Empire, leading People Strategy for the organization.
Director of Advisor Operations
Kyle Gillette
Kyle Gillette, a Master NLP Coach, MER® Practitioner, 3x Author, and John Maxwell Leadership Coach, helps small business owners overcome limiting beliefs in under eight hours to increase motivation and income. With experience running four companies and a nonprofit, Kyle combines expertise with a passion for family adventures, CrossFit, and the outdoors. His latest book, Right Now Leadership: A 4-Part Framework for Today's Leader is available on Amazon.
Operations Manager & People Strategy Advisor
Cammy Presho
Cammy Presho oversees operations at Champion Career Services and serves as People Strategy Advisor within Champion Empire. With 21 years of leadership experience in banking and nonprofits, she brings expertise in management, HR, recruiting, and finance. A YWCA Women of Achievement Award recipient, Cammy is dedicated to community impact and lives in Spokane with her husband, Josh, enjoying travel, family time, and the Pacific Northwest.
Champion Empire Advisor
Debbie Ramirez
Debbie Ramirez shares Champion’s passion for helping entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive. A natural teacher and coach, she specializes in guiding business owners to clarify their values, goals, and next steps, fostering success in both business and personal life. With expertise in industries like healthcare, construction, and nonprofits, Debbie excels in communication, leadership, and team development, bringing clarity to complex challenges and empowering clients to achieve measurable results.
Operations Manager & People Strategy Advisor
Tiffanie Kellog
Tiffanie shares Champion's passion for empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners. With over two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping business owners make more money, save time, and create a business they love. Known for her approachable style and 'eTiffanies' (epiphanies from Tiffanie), she excels at guiding entrepreneurs toward success in both business and personal life.
Having worked across industries like marketing, sales, and personal development, Tiffanie brings clarity and actionable strategies to help clients reach their goals with greater ease and joy. She is deeply committed to helping entrepreneurs build the life they desire while making a meaningful impact in their communities.
Champion Advisor
Tara Baugher
With over a decade in the automotive industry and a passion for marketing, operations, and strategy, my career journey has been uniquely rewarding—from selling vacuums and training horses to serving as VP of Marketing/Ops for a car wash chain. Now, as Co-Founder of Marketing Toolkit and a Marketing/Ops Consultant, I’m dedicated to helping others achieve success through sustainable, people-centered strategies. Guided by integrity and a hands-on approach, I strive to educate, inspire, and empower others to reach their goals.
Champion Advisor
Keith LaHonta
Keith LaHonta brings 38 years of experience managing sales organizations, from major corporations like Xerox to VC-backed startups, including IPO success. With expertise in tech, services, consumer products, and ongoing projects in healthcare and wine industries, he also advises startups through the Washington State Graduate School of Business incubator program. Keith specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses attract and retain top sales talent to maximize ethical and sustainable revenue growth.
Married to Linda for 39 years, Keith has raised two sons, both collegiate baseball athletes, and is a proud grandparent to four. He resides in Coeur d’Alene, enjoying life in the Pacific Northwest.
Final Tips For Our Sessions
At Champion Empire, we strive to create a professional, engaging, and productive environment for all participants in our virtual sessions. To ensure a smooth and seamless experience, we’ve outlined a set of best practices and protocols for Zoom participation. Please take a moment to review the following guidelines to help you and others get the most out of our sessions
Be Punctual and Prepared
Punctuality sets the tone for a productive session. We encourage you to log in a few minutes early to test your audio and video settings and to ensure you're ready when the session begins. This allows us to maximize our time together and dive straight into the valuable content.
Camera, Audio, and Appearance
Keep your camera on to foster connection. Dress appropriately and choose a non-distracting background to maintain a professional atmosphere. Mute your microphone when you're not talking to reduce background noise and distractions. Unmute when you're ready to speak. Whether your camera is on or off, please be aware of your surroundings. Choose a well-lit space where your face can be clearly seen, and ensure there are no distracting elements in your background.
Share Your Wins
Office hours are filled with leadership, strategic, and business challenges each week. To encourage creative thinking and problem-solving, we ask each participant to enthusiastically share their wins. Even if they are small that week. We set the tone with our attitude and approach.
Actively Participate and Use the Chat for Questions
Engage in the session by sharing your thoughts and responding to prompts. Use the chat feature to ask questions without interrupting the speaker. We want everyone to be heard and supported. We all help each other when we are open and honest about our challenges and wins.
Minimize Distractions
Try to attend the session from a quiet location where you can focus without interruptions. Close unnecessary tabs, silence your phone, and let others around you know you’ll be in a meeting. A distraction-free environment will allow you to stay present and get the most out of the session.
Technical Tips:
Test Your Equipment: make sure your microphone, camera, and internet connection are functioning properly before the session begins.
Keep Zoom Updated: To avoid technical issues, ensure you are using the latest version of Zoom.
Have a Backup Plan: If you experience connection issues, try reconnecting, or consider switching to a mobile device. If all else fails, contact our support team for assistance.
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