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2026 SPEAKER LINEUP

The 2026 Exit Planning Summit features a variety of industry experts and exit planning thought leaders for introductory to advanced exit planning sessions.

KEYNOTE

Tommy Breedlove

Founder

Legendary Leadership: The Toughest Choice—The Mask or the Mirror

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Tommy Breedlove is the Founder of Legendary and the Wall Street Journal and USA.

Today bestselling author of the book Legendary. Along with his wife, Heather 

Breedlove, is also the co-owner of The Mountain Top Lodge, a boutique hotel with a 

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ABOUT TOMMY

Tommy Breedlove is the Founder of Legendary and the Wall Street Journal and USA. 

Today bestselling author of the book Legendary. Along with his wife, Heather  

Breedlove, is also the co-owner of The Mountain Top Lodge, a boutique hotel with a  

gourmet restaurant, Wit & Wisdom, nestled in the stunning Appalachian Mountains of  

Dahlonega, Georgia. 

Through Legendary, Tommy challenges ambitious business leaders to connect deeply,  

grow relentlessly, lead with purpose, and leave lasting legacies. The company’s elite  

masterminds, exclusive retreats, and world-class experiences cultivate powerful  

communities where leaders elevate one another and achieve sustained success. 

A sought-after international keynote speaker, Tommy has inspired leaders across  

Fortune 500 companies as well as founder-led entrepreneurial organizations worldwide.  

His engaging, authentic style, rooted in real-life stories and actionable strategies, helps  

audiences trade confusion for clarity, elevate performance, and empower teams to  

become elite in business, leadership, and life. 

Tommy’s journey began at Deloitte, and he later rose to become Shareholder,  

International Practice Leader, and Board Member at one of the largest accounting and  

financial firms in the Southeast. Today, his mission is clear: to challenge high-achieving  

leaders to build and live Legendary lives of meaning, impact, and success. 

In downtime, you’ll find Tommy reading, hiking mountain trails, traveling the world, or  

enjoying treasured time with his wife, Heather, and their three beloved pups—Hodges  

Piper, Annie Poo, and Sammy 

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