Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year®
NaVOBA’s Vetrepreneur® of the Year
Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 500
Former U.S. Army Green Beret

Larry is a phenomenally successful entrepreneur.     Donny Deutsch, Chairman, Deutsch, Inc. &
Host, CNBC’s The Big Idea

Our students in the MBA program have found your presentation to be extremely interesting. From Green Beret to the Board Room, your career has demonstrated to our students that with a winning attitude we can succeed at whatever we apply ourselves to. You are certainly one of our most popular speakers that we have had and we welcome the opportunity to have you back should you have the time in your schedule.     David Bracey, Chief Communications Officer.
Anaheim University

Larry is a consummate professional. He is smart, visionary and wise—wisdom obtained through a track record of success. Larry is the kind of guy you hope one day get the chance to do business with.     Darren Hardy, Publisher
SUCCESS Magazine

Larry is an outstanding leader and businessman. It have always found him to be an inspiring individual with a keen creative mind, passionate devotion to quality customer service and a commitment to his community. Deana Linderholm, Executive Director
The Meeting Planner

Larry represents the best qualities of veteran entrepreneurs—tough, savvy, agile and intelligent.    Chris Hale, Publisher
Vetrepreneur magazine

Larry has participated in our Distinguished Lecture Speaker Series for the past several years with great success.  His speeches have interesting content and are extremely well delivered with charm and wit. His vision of how to make a company financially and artistically successful has inspired our students to consider becoming entrepreneurs. I hope to have him return again and again to speak to our students.     Stanley I. Buchin, Associate Professor
Boston University

Larry is a hotelier and restaurateur, but most of all, an optimistic innovator. National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition

Larry's expertise and enthusiasm gave great credibility to our program, and his insight into professional growth and development was especially well received by our students.  We also very much enjoyed learning about his international experience, since it is so vital to business development today.  We hope to have him to our campus again soon.     Lizbeth Matz, Chair, Division of Management & Education
University of Pittsburgh

Larry spoke as the plenary speaker at our Annual Sales Exchange. His presentation was penetrating, relevant and inspiring. Larry gives "lift" to all he encounters. He is a living legacy. Dave Dias, Vice President
InterWest Insurance Services

Larry is a dynamic entrepreneur. He is competent and fearless. His keen sense for excellence and integrity is combined with a flair for greatness. Larry's courage, confidence, and strong leadership will allow him to excel to greatness without limits. There is no accomplishment beyond his grasp.
Jeff Abbott, Executive Coach
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