\Allen E. Fishman, is Founder and Executive Chairman of The Alternative Board ® (TAB), the world’s largest franchise system providing advisory board and executive coaching services for business owners. Fishman has authored several books in which he shares his business insights to help business owners, including two best sellers: 7 Secrets of Great Entrepreneurial Masters Business Success: The GEM Power Formula for Lifelong Success and 9 Elements of Family Business Success: A Proven Formula for Improving Leadership Relationships in Family Business. Fishman’s business success and ability to communicate his business and economic advice has been recognized in media such as: The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Week, Inc. Magazine, Fortune Small Business, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribute and The Denver Post. <br> <br>Fishman holds a finance degree, Magna Cum Laude, and a Juris Doctorate law degree from St. Louis University.\