HIGHLIGHTS

Discover engaging recap videos and event photos that capture the dynamic discussions, networking moments, and thought-provoking ideas that define the Sachse Speaker Series.

Dan Gilbert: The Future of Detroit

Detroit, MI | July 2024

Dan Gilbert sat down with Todd Sachse to discuss Rocket Mortgage's growth, Detroit's revitalization, and the Gilbert Family Foundation's impactful work in the community.

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Omar Al Busaidy: Bridging Worlds from Dubai to Detroit

Detroit, MI | June 2024

Omar Al Busaidy’s fireside chat with Todd Sachse discussed how Dubai’s meteoric rise on the global stage provides many lessons for Detroit’s revitalization.

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Alison Roede, Steve Rouman, Spiro Tsaparas:
The Retail Renaissance

New York, NY | May 2024

The panel conversation with Alison Roede, Steve Rouman, and Spiro Tsaparas explored the changing power dynamics between landlords and retailers, motivations for brand property ownership, and how these factors impact innovation, strategic planning, construction, and market positioning.

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Susan Hennike: Carhartt - Making It Happen Since 1889

New York, NY | May 2023

Susan Hennike provided behind-the-scenes insight into the beloved 134-year-old family-owned brand that’s won the hearts and minds of trade workers and celebrities alike.

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William Taubman, Rebecca Fitts & Justin Stewart:
The New Retailer + Landlord Relationship

New York, NY | April 2022

In conversation with Todd Sachse, Rebecca Fitts, Justin Stewart, and William Taubman discuss how owners, retailers, and service providers navigate the retail landscape to deliver exceptional long-term value to customers.

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Ron White: Secrets to Super-Power Memory

Detroit, MI | June 2019

Ron White shared tricks and tips to remember the names of everyone you meet, give speeches and talks from memory, and how to ace a one-on-one sales presentation or a keynote speech without notes.

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Andrew Fastow: Rules vs. Principles
The Gray Line of Business Ethics

Detroit, MI | June 2019

Andy Fastow, Enron’s former CFO, led a captivating conversation about failures of corporate governance and how to ensure that companies not only follow the rules but uphold the principles behind them.

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Rachelle Hruska MacPherson: Building Lingua Franca

New York, NY | April 2019

Rachelle Hruska McPherson, founder of Lingua Franca, sat down with Todd Sachse to share the brand story behind her signature hand-stitched cashmere sweaters with a percentage benefiting nonprofits built into the business model.

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Tom Lewand: The Shinola Story

New York, NY | April 2019

Tom Lewand presented the luxury lifestyle brand’s retail growth plans, the importance of bringing workforce development to Detroit, and product line expansion into leather goods, bicycles, and record players.

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Mayor Mike Duggan and Governor Rick Snyder:
Closing the Skilled Trades Gap

Detroit, MI | October 2018

Mayor Mike Duggan and Governor Rick Snyder attended the 2018 Sachse Construction Academy to inspire over 500 Detroit high school students about how they can build rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

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