Book Ian Watts to Speak for Your Community or Upcoming Event
Ian is a world-class expert in helping entrepreneurs create their dream businesses.
An extremely accomplished Entrepreneur, Author, Teacher, Mindset and Small Business Coach, Ian grew up on the east side of Detroit without money or connections. He achieved his dream of building a multi-million-dollar business at 26. From there, Ian raised millions in capital, launched multiple businesses, and helped thousands of business owners, leaders, and investors to transform their thinking and business approach to achieve their goals.
He has trained and coached clients in over 40 states in the US and in many countries around the world, including China, Hong Kong, Canada, The United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. Ian has worked in 20+ industries. And, though he loves small businesses, he also consults for multi-billion-dollar companies.
In service of his mission to “Build Businesses that Bless the World,” Ian founded his dream company, SB (Small Business) Dream Coach, to “be what he didn’t see” as a young minority business owner. He has shared the stage with world renown speakers such as Eric “E.T.” Thomas (The Hip Hop Preacher), Stormy Wellington, Dr. Sabrina Black, Christopher W. Brooks, Jacqueline Baker, and Arel Moodie (Disney+ Host).
Your audience will walk away encouraged and equipped with training, tools, and practical takeaways to achieve one thing – results! Ian transforms audiences by providing “real help, not hype.”
Ian's Transformational Presentations
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Just a Few of Ian's Success Stories
Memorable Speaker
The business roundtable Audience feedback
- june 21, 2024
Ian was great! I wish we had more time to hear more from him.
Navigating Business with Clarity
The business roundtable Audience feedback
- june 21, 2024
Very insightful, relatable, relevant to current matters we are facing in every day in business
Storytelling for Talent Success
The business roundtable Audience feedback
- june 21, 2024
Engaging presentation that applies story telling to drive the home message to the audience. The ACTS method is a practical way to remember the 4 cornerstones of recruiting and retaining talent.
Practical Insights for Business Success
The business roundtable Audience feedback
- june 21, 2024
Wonderful, engaging talk that featured practical applications stemming from Ian's deep understanding of both the current business landscape and what motivates people.
Engaging Insights with a Warm Touch
Minorities in retail event Audience feedback
- april 11, 2024
Welcoming, engaging, insightful, humorous, pleasant
Great Tips with Authentic Energy
Minorities in retail event Audience feedback
- april 11, 2024
Great, practical information that I feel like I can 'walk with' immediately. Succinct tips & information. Also great energy, amazing background story, & respect that he's from Detroit's East Side.
Sustainable Business Strategies
Minorities in retail event Audience feedback
- april 11, 2024
Very informative and relevant to obtaining sustainability in business.
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