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Joel Block helps leaders see what others aren’t seeing, take actions others aren’t taking, and think in ways others aren’t thinking. 

An Advantage Player (and former expert blackjack player), Joel successfully translated these same skills, attitudes, and philosophies to the world of business, outmaneuvering some of the most formidable opponents in the high-stakes world of venture capital and hedge funds where he has examined over 1,000 companies and participated in over $1 billion dollars’ worth of deals. He shares his wisdom and experience, changing how audiences think about the future of their companies and delivering practical strategies for monetizing new trends, negotiating better deals, and growing companies in an era of uncertainty and change.

Joel turns your leaders into Advantage Players by delivering the most disruptive business trends, fueled by his arsenal of strategies to tackle them. His systems find “the wave” before most people notice the water is swelling. Joel weighs trends, sees shifts in momentum, and estimates the odds— before betting on outcomes. Your audience will learn to do the same.

As an Advantage Player, Joel isn’t welcome in Las Vegas casinos. But your audience can master his strategies for Advantage Play– the art of knowing what comes next— when you invite him to your next event. While few apply Advantage Play, it’s learnable by all. 

Help your audience perform at the highest level in all they do, every time, as Advantage Players where winning is inevitable.

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Testimonials

Not only was Joel's message powerful and inspiring, but it was particularly empowering for our audience of female entrepreneurs. Joel is a champion for kick-ass women leaders.
– Holly Anne Mitchell, CEO, The LeadWellNetwork
Joel's presentation from National Speakers Association’s main stage, a coveted slot, was one of the most inspiring speeches I've ever heard. Hire him! You will be glad you did.
– Bruce Weinstein, Ph.D., CEO, The Institute for High-Character Leadership
He seems clairvoyant, but Joel is not a prognosticator. He digests information and returns ingenuous and straightforward insights, in easily understandable language.
– Matt Zembruski, CEO, Juti, LLC
Few people have a business mind like Joel. Don’t be one of the many executives who wish they’d have listened more carefully and followed his advice.
– Lester Friedman, CEO, Great American Group
He will rattle your cage like few speakers can with his wit, humor, and street-smarts.
– Mark Levy, Differentiation Expert

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