Wayne Elsey

Head Coach/CEO Elsey Enterprises

  • Orlando, Florida Area FL

Head Coach/CEO of Elsey Enterprises

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Biography

Wayne Elsey is the Founder and CEO of Elsey Enterprises (EE), a company that works with schools, PTA/PTO organizations, churches, nonprofits, social enterprises, civic groups and for-profit businesses on strategy, branding, development and fundraising and education via the following independent brands:

• str@tegic - focusing on leadership and business strategy
• Funds2Orgs - a social enterprise, with subsidiary brands, Sneakers4Funds and Shoes With Heart, that enable nonprofit organizations, civic groups, businesses and other to raise funds while helping to support micro-entrepreneurs in developing nations and the environment."
• SocialGoodU - an online university for non-profit education
• Not Your Father’s Charity (NYFC) - a forum that enables social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, non-profits, the media and general public to learn how to succeed in 21st Century social enterprise.

Additionally, Wayne is also a highly sought and dynamic public speaker and authority on topics related to leadership, branding, social activism, motivation, and community engagement. His network appearances include: NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, Today Show, & Fox News. He is also the author of “Almost Isn’t Good Enough”.

Prior to establishing Elsey Enterprises, Wayne was the CEO of Soles4Souls, which is a nonprofit he founded and turned into a $74 million organization in fewer than five years to help ensure that individuals in developing nations have access to shoes, which are necessary for hygiene, medical reasons, going to school and being able to work.

Wayne got started in business in the footwear industry at the age of 15. He went on develop in the field in various positions in manufacturing, management, sales and marketing. He served as President of Kodiak-Terra USA and as President and CEO of Footwear Specialties International (FSI) and grew the revenue 400 percent during his five-year tenure.

He has traveled extensively and continues to seek ways to make a difference on society and innovate new ways of doing business. During his spare time, Wayne enjoys water sports and the beach, travel and especially time with his family and young grandchildren.

Industry Expertise

Corporate Leadership
Advertising/Marketing
Consumer Goods
Direct Marketing
Footwear
Fund-Raising
Management Consulting
Non-Profit/Charitable
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Philanthropy

Areas of Expertise

Leadership
Corporate Leadership
Marketing
Strategic Planning
Non Profit
Charity
Human Capitol Development
Non-Profit Leadership
Nonprofit Marketing
Board Development
Public Speaking
Public Relations
Marketing Strategy
Non-Profit Marketing
Nonprofit Leadership
Motivation

Accomplishments

Founder - Soles4Souls

2004-12-26

Soles4Souls became one of the fastest-growing nonprofits in the country and resides in the top 1% of nonprofits in the US. From New Orleans to Nepal, Soles4Souls distributed more than 17 million pairs of shoes in more than 129 countries around the world.

President- Kodiak Group Holding CO.

2016-01-18

Developed and implemented the US roll out of a heritage brand based in Canada. This included marketing, product, operations and setting up the operation in Tennessee.

CEO-FSI

2016-01-18

Developed and implemented the overall marketing, operation, product and financial strategy to poise the company for growth after several tough, upstart years. We completely revamped the entire strategy to better position the company for the future.

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Education

Stafford High School

1983

Affiliations

  • MDRT
  • Feed the Children
  • Willow Creek Association
  • Soles4Souls

Testimonials

Fiona Odumosu, Communications & Recognition Supervisor

http://www.mdrt.org

MDRT Foundation

“Wayne Elsey was an impactful speaker who motivated thousands of our global conference attendees to stand up and make a difference. His personal story of perseverance and compassion resonated with our diverse group of professionals, and reminded everyone that we all do matter!”

Event Appearances

Almost Isn't Good Enough

MDRT  Atlanta

Sample Talks

Almost Isn't Good Enough

In this presentation, Wayne walks through his story as a corporate executive that left the glamorous corporate world to start a new social enterprise venture. This presentation focuses on identifying people as drivers of their destinies who have the capacity to change the world. We must demand more from ourselves because almost, simply, isn’t good enough. We know people are hurting and suffering near us and around the world. This motivational talk will challenge you to do something that matters…today. You’ll leave inspired to get off the couch!

Get Off The Couch

Learn the 7 Grip & Rip Principles so you can get a handle on your life. Wayne has developed these principles after learning what it takes to be successful, and he shares them with you. He also talks how these 7 principles can be adapted to deal with your relationships, beginning with yourself. It then follows through on your relationships with your family and co-workers. Finally, Wayne helps you understand how to apply the 7 Grip & Principles to money and work so you can find the path to living your destiny, as you want to live it.

Rise and Fail of the Social Sector in the 21st Century

Running a nonprofit or social enterprise should parallel any for-profit company, but not according to cultural expectations. The enormous disruption that is happening in the charitable and philanthropic sectors because of technology is changing the dynamics of the industry. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve. During this presentation, Wayne discusses the philosophy and practice of each of these elements and offers an extensive Q& A session.

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$2500 to $35000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee