An innovative entrepreneur for over 20 years, Rome is an international speaker and thought provoking leader. Rome has navigated through recessions and financial woes while overcoming hardships of his wife’s battles with cancer. He successfully started new businesses during the worst economic conditions of the recession. Rome has launched companies in franchising, health & fitness, food & beverage, real estate, wine industry, professional sport fishing and several non-profit organizations. With his direction, Rome has inspired many leaders around the world to “start something new.” “Dream big, have faith and trust in the process. I know what it is like to be a business owner and CEO. Adversity won’t wait, but you can still pen the story of your life the way it was intended to be and leave a legacy that matters.”