Top Entrepreneurs Leading the Business Frontier

USA Today

28-01-2025

Top Entrepreneurs Leading the Business Frontier
Breaking new ground in the ever-evolving business world, a dynamic group of visionaries is charting the course for the future. The Top Entrepreneurs Leading the Business Frontier spotlights those who are not only embracing change but driving it, setting the stage for innovation, growth, and impact on a global scale. These trailblazers are more than leaders—they are pioneers who combine vision with action to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Erin Thomas
Navigating a career isn't just about climbing the corporate ladder—it's about finding clarity, embracing purpose, and making bold moves. Erin Thomas, a renowned career and leadership coach, specializes in helping accomplished professionals reach their next big milestone.
Whether clients are changing careers, landing their dream promotion, or starting their own business, Erin's approach is both strategic and transformative. With over 20 years of experience as an HR executive, leadership development expert, recruiter and hiring manager, she offers a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in competitive industries.
Since founding Career + Leadership Coaching in 2018, Erin has empowered more than 300 motivated professionals to break through stagnation and unlock their full potential. With her expert understanding of hiring and organizational dynamics, Erin helps her clients make a lasting impact, pivot into new roles, secure high-paying promotions, and launch profitable service-based businesses.
Erin's coaching goes beyond just advancing careers though; she helps clients tap into their strengths, build strong personal brands, and create actionable plans to turn their goals into reality. As the demand for her services continues to grow, Erin plans to expand her team by 2025, adding additional consultants to help even more professionals transform their careers. This will enable her to help more professionals get paid more, do work they love, and feel satisfied in their careers.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Connect with Erin Thomas, Career + Leadership Coach on LinkedIn or visit her website at www.careerupgradecoaching.com to learn more and schedule a free career upgrade consultation today!
Enoch Garcia
For Enoch Garcia, every small business holds the potential for greatness—it just needs the right support to thrive. As the founder and CEO of Honest Accounting Group, Enoch has dedicated his career to helping small businesses turn their financial hurdles into growth opportunities.
With 17 years of hands-on experience, Enoch understands the challenges small business owners face. Guided by a mission to lift the burden of financial stress, he and his team transform obstacles into opportunities, driving sustainable growth. They empower clients with tailored strategies and tools that simplify financial management, allowing business owners to focus on what matters most: growing their businesses.
Enoch's innovative approach sets Honest Accounting Group apart, integrating advanced tools to simplify financial management and deliver actionable insights. By combining cutting-edge technology and strategic insights, the firm acts as a comprehensive financial and tax department for small businesses, ensuring liquidity, cash flow positivity, and opportunities to grow wealth through investments.
In addition to running Honest Accounting Group, recently recognized as the Best Bookkeeping Service of 2024, Enoch also empowers business owners through 'Financial Edge by Honest Accounting Group,' a YouTube channel with over 160 videos offering expert financial management and tax strategies.
Enoch is also committed to empowering the Latino business community, offering bilingual support and personalized strategies that address their unique challenges and opportunities. Looking ahead, Enoch envisions expanding Honest Accounting Group from a trusted local name to a nationally recognized brand that continues to redefine how small businesses approach financial management—and inspire success stories across the country.
John-Paul Smolenski
Few leaders exemplify the balance of innovation and integrity as effectively as John-Paul Smolenski, founder and CEO of MMP Capital. Since 2013, MMP Capital has empowered small businesses with personalized financing solutions, particularly in the aesthetic medical field.
Anchored by a mission to ease financial burdens, Smolenski's career is rooted in his profound understanding of the fiscal challenges small businesses face. After seven years in medical equipment financing, he leveraged his expertise to create MMP Capital, supported by strong relationships with vendors and lending partners.
Under Smolenski's leadership, MMP Capital has grown into a trusted partner for countless small businesses across the nation, consistently meeting evolving market demands. The company's A+ Better Business Bureau rating highlights its industry leadership and commitment to quality.
Smolenski's vision extends beyond business metrics. His MMP Tots program provides scholarships to K-8 students, reflecting his belief in education's power to change lives. This initiative not only reflects Smolenski's values but also demonstrates MMP Capital's dedication to making a tangible difference in the communities it serves. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Aesthetic Industry Association and collaborates with other leading organizations.
Looking ahead, MMP Capital aims to expand its offerings, driving further innovation and support for small business owners. Ready to take your business to the next level? Visit MMP Capital's website today to explore financing solutions tailored to your success.
Alexander Sless
Meet Alexander Sless, the founder of Sless Enterprises, LLC, who's changing the game and proving that success doesn't have to fit a single mold. In fact, Alexander is living proof that you can do it all. He's a financial entrepreneur with expertise that spans across three exciting fields: accounting, real estate, and media.
What makes Alexander stand out? It's simple—he refuses to be put in a box. As a tax strategist, he helps high-net-worth clients save thousands by tackling what most accountants overlook. In real estate, he's driven over $12.5 million in successful investments, offering tailored strategies to boost returns. On top of that, he's leveraged his social media presence to build a six-figure business, connecting with a loyal community through his passions for lifestyle, health, and travel.
While the corporate world often pushes people to specialize and conform, Alexander is showing professionals that you can be great at multiple things—without sacrificing who you are or what you love. He is on a mission to prove that you don't have to settle for just one career or passion to find success.
Looking ahead, Alexander's goal is clear: to grow his tax advisory services to help high earners save, invest, and get the personalized experience the industry has been missing. But for Alexander, it's not just about financial success. He wants to inspire others—especially young professionals—to ditch the old 'corporate yes-man' routine and start using their creativity, passion, and modern technology to carve their own path to success.
Giorgia Verdi
There's a reason people dream about getting married in Italy—because here, love feels bigger. The light hits differently. The air carries a sense of possibility. And when you work with Giorgia Verdi and her team at Boutique Weddings, that dream doesn't just come to life—it feels like it was made for you.
With nearly two decades of experience, Giorgia has mastered the art of going beyond simple wedding planning. She creates spaces that feel like they were always meant to exist—where every detail reflects who you are and how you love. Whether you want a ceremony that's bold and extravagant, or one that's intimate and understated, Giorgia makes it feel effortless. Like the day unfolded naturally, but every moment was placed there with intention.
For her, it's never been about cookie-cutter luxury, it's about your vision. It's about letting you be present for the magic, knowing that every element, from the venue to the last petal on the table, is being handled with care.
Giorgia has access to Italy's most breathtaking venues and top-tier vendors, but the real magic lies in how she personalizes it all to feel uniquely yours. If you're looking for someone to guide you through the complexities of planning a destination wedding, someone who gets the details but never forgets the bigger picture—Boutique Weddings is where you start.
Because a wedding in Italy should feel like your story.