{"id":623,"date":"2022-09-19T12:39:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T12:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/?page_id=623"},"modified":"2023-08-20T22:53:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T05:53:52","slug":"expert","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\tFrom newspapers and magazines, to television and radio, thought leaders turn to Larry for direction, insight and expertise on matters related to leadership, entrepreneurship, hospitality and veterans issues.\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/158367165?wmode=opaque\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\tLarry has a diverse background in leadership, entrepreneurship, military, and personal development; which has made him a <strong>highly sought after expert and guest commentator.<\/strong>\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BROUGHTON-The-Big-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"BROUGHTON-The-Big-Idea\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"455\" width=\"600\" title=\"BROUGHTON-The-Big-Idea\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\r\n\t<p>His <strong>upbeat, creative approach<\/strong> to <strong>business<\/strong> and <strong>life<\/strong> has been featured in newspaper and magazine articles across the country and he&#8217;s been a guest on national radio shows, podcasts, and news and TV programs on every major cable and television network. He made multiple appearances on <strong>CNBC&#8217;s <em>The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch<\/em><\/strong>, and is a regular guest panelist on <strong>MSNBC&#8217;s <em>Your Business with JJ Ramberg<\/em><\/strong>, and recurring on-air expert for <strong>Travel Channel&#8217;s<\/strong> hit show, <strong><em>Hotel Impossible<\/em><\/strong>. CBS has called him <em>&#8220;one of the nation&#8217;s foremost experts on leadership and entrepreneurship.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ron-Siegel-BROUGHTON.jpg\" alt=\"Ron Siegel, Host of Ron Siegel Radio Show\" width=\"137\" height=\"137\" \/>\r\n<h4>Ron Siegel, Host of Ron Siegel Radio Show<\/h4>\r\n<p>ESPN Radio and NBC News &amp; Talk Radio<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<blockquote><p>Larry Broughton is the consummate media professional! His ability to clearly articulate complex thoughts from business and leadership principles to military and veteran issues is rather impressive. His upbeat, energetic and engaging tone keeps listeners tuned in, and always provides for a great show; which makes my job, as Host, a whole lot easier! I look forward to having Larry back on the show.<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Donny-Deutsch-BROUGHTON.jpg\" alt=\"Donny Deutsch \/ TV Personality\" width=\"137\" height=\"137\" \/>\r\n<h4>Donny Deutsch \/ TV Personality<\/h4>\r\n<p>Chairman Emeritus, Deutsch Inc.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<blockquote><p>Larry&#8217;s not just another nice guy. He&#8217;s served his country in uniform; his ideas are brilliant and concisely put together; and he&#8217;s a phenomenally successful entrepreneur.<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/John-Lee-Dumas-BROUGHTON.jpg\" alt=\"Kem Mullins, CEO\" width=\"137\" height=\"137\" \/>\r\n<h4>John Lee Dumas, Founder &amp; Host<\/h4>\r\n<p>Entrepreneur on Fire<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<blockquote><p>Wow! Larry Broughton is an epic storyteller who keeps listeners on the edge of their seats. While his authentic, conversational tone is disarming, he delivers a barrage of brilliance in the form of lessons, tips, and tools to make us all better leaders and high achievers. Larry will IGNITE any media outlet!<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/EOFpodcast-BROUGHTON.jpg\" alt=\"EOFpodcast-BROUGHTON\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1000\" title=\"EOFpodcast-BROUGHTON\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\r\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Larry_Broughton.mp3\" \/><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-623-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Larry_Broughton.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Larry_Broughton.mp3\">https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Larry_Broughton.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\r\n\t<p>John Lee Dumas talks to Larry Broughton about being a Green Beret to being named Entrepreneur of the Year, and everything in between. Hear Larry&#8217;s success quote, business failure, and entrepreneurial &#8216;ah-ha&#8217; moment too. You won&#8217;t want to miss this episode!<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IlluminationPodcast-BROUGHTON.jpg\" alt=\"IlluminationPodcast-BROUGHTON\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1000\" title=\"IlluminationPodcast-BROUGHTON\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\r\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ep_67_Larry_Broughton.mp3\" \/><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-623-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ep_67_Larry_Broughton.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ep_67_Larry_Broughton.mp3\">https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ep_67_Larry_Broughton.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\r\n\t<p>Why does a WARRIOR have so much more love inside of him\/her? Larry joins Nick and Kisma and he doesn&#8217;t hold back. He is absolutely committed to growth and integrity and has no fear about calling out those who are manipulating humanity.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MentorsForMilitary.jpg\" alt=\"MentorsForMilitary\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1000\" title=\"MentorsForMilitary\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\r\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP-28-Special-Forces-_-Larry-Broughton-Team-Building.mp3\" \/><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-623-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP-28-Special-Forces-_-Larry-Broughton-Team-Building.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP-28-Special-Forces-_-Larry-Broughton-Team-Building.mp3\">https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/EP-28-Special-Forces-_-Larry-Broughton-Team-Building.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\r\n\t<p>Larry joins Robert Gowin, Mike Pritts, and Rudy Lindsey to talk about the importance of developing effective teams and how to build them to grow your organization&#8217;s profits and achieve common goals.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#invitelarry\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInviate Larry to Your Show or Program\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<p>Larry is an<strong> award-winning entrepreneur &amp; CEO, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and mentor. <\/strong>After growing up in a small mill town in rural western New York, he spent eight years traveling the world with the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special_Forces_(United_States_Army)\" target=\"foobox\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>US Army&#8217;s elite Special Forces<\/strong><\/a>, commonly known as the Green Berets, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.<\/p>\r\n<p>Larry has successfully parlayed his unique experience of serving on Special Forces A-Teams to the business arena. He is <strong>Founder\/CEO of <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.broughtonhotels.com\/\" target=\"foobox\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>broughtonHOTELS<\/strong><\/a>, a leader in the boutique hotel industry <strong>Founder\/CEO of <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.broughtonadvisory.com\/\" target=\"foobox\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BROUGHTONadvisory<\/strong><\/a>, a strategic vision, elite team building, and transformational leadership organization with clients ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to <strong>Turner Broadcasting<\/strong> and <strong>The Pentagon<\/strong>; and <strong>Founder<\/strong> of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yoogozi.com\" target=\"foobox\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>yoogozi.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> an inspirational online learning platform for leaders and high achievers.<br \/>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Hotel-Impossible-BROUGHTON-300x176-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel-Impossible-BROUGHTON-300x176\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"176\" width=\"300\" title=\"Hotel-Impossible-BROUGHTON-300x176\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AnthonyMelchiorri-BROUGHTON.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Melchiorri, Creator, Executive Producer &amp; Host\" width=\"137\" height=\"137\" \/>\r\n<h4>Anthony Melchiorri, Creator, Executive Producer &amp; Host<\/h4>\r\n<p>Travel Channel&#8217;s Hotel Impossible &amp; Five Star Secrets<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<blockquote><p>It is my pleasure to recommend Larry Broughton as one of my go-to experts on Travel Channel&#8217;s hit show Hotel Impossible. His professionalism and charm are appreciated by both the crew and viewers alike. With expertise in various areas of business, his sense of leadership and hospitality shines through in each episode he is involved with and he adds value to the show as a result. I look forward to working with Larry on future television projects and would highly recommend him to others, as well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larrybroughton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Darren-Hardy-BROUGHTON.jpg\" alt=\"Darren Hardy \/ Publisher, SUCCESS Magazine\" width=\"137\" height=\"137\" \/>\r\n<h4>Darren Hardy \/ Publisher, SUCCESS Magazine<\/h4>\r\n<p>Best-Selling Author of &#8216;The Compound Effect &amp; Living Your Best Year Ever&#8217;<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<blockquote><p>Larry is a consummate professional. He is smart, visionary and wise&#8211;wisdom obtained through a track record of success. 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