As an entrepreneur, Wes Berry demonstrated a strategic style of management by building a multi-million dollar brick-and-mortar business. In 1995, his business expanded to the clicks of the internet, causing him to adjust and sharpen his marketing skills to where they soon proved exceptionally well-suited to the new and radically different online arena. He operated under several brands, including Flower Delivery Express, a $750-million-dollar world-class business servicing millions of customers in over 130 countries.
Through the years, he's provided consulting services to over forty businesses, even while simultaneously establishing a retail franchise system that operated thirty units in five states. Wes is highly sought-after as a keynote and motivational speaker, both in the business and non-profit worlds. He is a qualified alumni of Steven Covey (7 Habits), Jim Collins (Good to Great), Dale Carnegie, (Win & Influence) and John Maxwell.
He hosts his own podcast (migrated from terrestrial radio WDTK Detroit), which has two distinct segments. “The People’s Voice” features current events in a point-counterpoint format and “The Success Factor” segment focuses its spotlight on successful non-profits as well as corporate enterprises.
As Wes himself says, “As the show’s host, I’m being guided by the principle that reasonable people can disagree without being disagreeable. Polite discourse of controversial subjects is fundamental to a civil society, and The People’s Voice is committed to providing a forum where opposing views can be respectfully exchanged.” You’re invited to review recent episodes at www.WesleyBerryGroup.com.
Wes has collaborated on designing sets for both ABC and CBS television shows, has appeared as a guest on several talk shows, and has been interviewed countless times by broadcast and print media. His many media appearances include: NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, Entrepreneur and Time magazines, Fox News, Neil Cavuto, Geraldo Rivera, and John Stossel, to name a just few.
Additionally, he’s served as Headmaster of a state-licensed private vocational school, and as a licensed real estate agent, having participated in over thirty commercial transactions. After a 40-year business career, and over $750-million dollars in sales, he divested himself of all business interests in 2016 and retired.
Major Honors and Awards:
• 2003 - Pheasant Ring Autistic Community Ring of Hope Community Service Award
• 2008 - NAACP Oakland County Chapter’s Corporate Leadership Award
• 2008 - Florist Review Magazine’s Retail Florist of the Year for Community Involvement
• 2008 - Chamber of Commerce honoree as Business Person of the Year
• 2011 - Inc. Magazine's Top 500|5000-ranked Fastest Growing Retailer
• 2011 - Optimist Club’s Person of the Year
• 2012 - Optimist International’s Business Person of the Year
• 2018 – Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, #1 Hot New Release and International Best Seller
• 2019 – Southern California Book Festival, Winner Best Business Book
• 2019 – Barnes & Noble Top 5 Best Sellers of All Books Worldwide
• 2019 – USA TODAY Bestselling Author
• 2019 – Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
• 2019 – New York Book Festival, Winner Best Non-Fiction
Michigan District
• 2014 - Civil rights organization United We Walk’s Community Leader Award
• 2016 - Commissioned Honorary Naval Commander (O-5) by Michigan Governor Schneider
Wes has held memberships in: The Detroit Economic Club, Adcraft Club of Detroit, Rotary International, Optimists International, NAACP, Shriners International, Wabeek Country Club, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Gun Club, NRA, and at Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday School, ushered, and served on its Board of Trustees. He has also served on the Boards of an Educational Foundation, Community Youth Assistance, and Henry Ford Hospital.
Wes is a Freemason and currently serves as a Trustee of the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation. He also volunteers with a community group that provides wheelchair ramps to those in need. He’s a graduate of Oakland Technical Center, having completed their Floriculture & Agriscience Program.
A dog lover, Wes enjoys fishing, and is constantly humbled by his golf game. He and his wife Mi have four sons and have been married for more than thirty years. They reside on a golf course in Southeastern Michigan with their English Bulldog. Visit Wes’ website at WesBerryGroup.com.
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