Bill Rancic

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After bursting on to the scene as NBC’s first Apprentice, Bill Rancic has traveled to every part of the globe, sharing his life experiences and business acumen with tens of thousands of leaders, businesses and organizations on a variety of important topics. His expertise ranges from why some companies thrive in chaos — and others don’t — to the leadership behaviors needed in a world beset by turbulence, uncertainty and dramatic change.

What makes Bill so unique is that he is both a student and teacher of leadership and has a healthy obsession with what makes great companies and leaders tick.

Having invested nearly two decades living the topic, Rancic has authored four books. These include New York Times best-seller You’re Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life, which examines how some companies and leaders make the leap to superior results; the enduring classic Beyond the Lemonade Stand which teaches young people empowers them with the value of both money and positive self-image. In addition, Rancic co-authored I Do… Now What? with celebrity wife Giuliana Rancic where they share secrets to a supportive love and true partnership in marriage. He also just penned his first novel, First Light.

Driven by a relentless curiosity, Rancic really began his business journey when graduated cum laude from Loyola University. He then went on to become a successful entrepreneur when he founded a monthly online subscription-based retailer. Since that time, he has inspired millions of people around the globe to work towards reaching their full potential, both in business and in their personal lives. He is currently co-owner of the RPM Restaurant Group and the Giuliana Prosecco.

Rancic appears regularly on numerous daytime broadcast and cable television programs such as Today, The View, Rachael Ray, Steve Harvey and various CNBC programs.

He currently resides in Chicago with his wife Giuliana and son Duke.

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From Apprentice to Visionary: How to Innovate in Business and Life

From starting a boat wash and wax business while in college to running a million dollar company and restaurant empire, Bill Rancic has had to confront the same ups and downs that any entrepreneur must along the road to success. By adopting strategies that rejected conventional wisdom, Bill was able to separate himself from the pack while he crafted a personal and professional brand that has established him as a household name. Today, audiences have the opportunity to learn how he did it directly from the source.

Providing ground-level perspective into what it takes to develop an idea, build a business out of it, and strengthen it to last, Bill shares takeaways that are immediately applicable to anyone who wants to increase their return on investment, improve market share, or reap the benefits of a more productive, motivated workforce.

Through Sickness and in Health: A Love Story

No one battles cancer alone. In solo and joint appearances alike with his wife, E! News’ red carpet host Giuliana Rancic, a husband shares what it was like to confront what had once been previously considered unimaginable when the one he cares about most was given a heartbreaking diagnosis that fundamentally altered the lives of their family forever.

For a couple whose challenges with infertility had already been documented as the stars of E!’s Giuliana and Bill, their lives were further turned upside down after Giuliana announced during a live taping of TODAY that in the midst of fertility treatments, doctors had detected breast cancer. In the years ahead, they would deal with multiple surgeries and miscarriages, loving and leaning on one another when they needed each other most. Their stories of what it was like to navigate those emotions at the time and how they endured to eventual recovery will inspire audiences and give hope to others in their time of need.

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Thanks so much for your participation in the conference. You added a great deal to the day. I truly appreciate it!

– SENATOR ROBERT F. BENNETT UTAH

I wanted to personally thank you for speaking at our Summit. We received great feedback on your keynote from the post-conference survey we sent out. Thanks again for supporting our first summit! We would love to have you back at one of our events in the future.

– ERIN K HAYES

Sublime, Masterclass, Masterful, Insightful. From moving from a business leader of a Fortune 1000 company to an 18 year-old athlete to a panel of celebrities from different walks of life - no one but Bill Rancic can pull that off. I mean NO ONE.

– MATT AFFLIXIO, PRESIDENT ACCESS PUBLIC RELATIONS, LLC

It was a pleasure meeting and working with you on the PowerNet Business Mixer. We appreciate all that you did to make the event a huge success. The voice messages and e-mails are still pouring in with only positive comments.

– ALVIN JAMES & VANESSA WEBBER

On behalf of the High Desert Opportunity Committee, thank you for speaking at our October conference. The information you provided was exceptional because it works on both a business and personal level… I also wanted to thank you for being so kind and accommodating to our attendees during the meet and greet and for taking a picture of the committee.

– TERRY L SANENG

No matter the size of the group, Bill Rancic is the secret weapon. His poise and class is something that cannot be taught. Particularly, in times of tremendous change, Bill is a constant source of education, motivation and activation, leaving all those in the audience inspired and ready to take on the world.

– JON HARRIS, SVP & CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, CONAGRA BRANDS

On behalf of the entire team at IPG, Thank you for attending and speaking at our conference last Saturday. Everyone was very impressed and pleased with your talk.

– INDEPENDENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

On behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Tourism and the Illinois Council of Convention and Visitor Bureaus, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your assistance with the How to Succeed in Business and Life session. Your time and effort helped make an enjoyable and educational experience. We appreciate you sharing your expertise with our audience.

– JAN KOSTNER, KIMBERLY BLESS

On behalf of Fiserv, it is with sincere appreciation that I thank you for your recent participation as our motivational speaker at the employee event in Lake Mary. Not only were you inspiring, but your stories left the audience with much-needed enthusiasm. We were particularly pleased with your ability to incorporate the specific words and phrases we had previously mentioned seamlessly into your presentation.

– FELICIA VISSER

No matter the size of the group, Bill Rancic is the secret weapon.

– JON HARRIS, SVP & CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, CONAGRA BRANDS

Booksby Bill Rancic

You're Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life from the Winner of The Apprentice

Beyond the Lemonade Stand

I Do, Now What?: Secrets, Stories, and Advice from a Madly-in-Love Couple

First Light

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