William R. Patterson is CEO of The Baron Solution Group and The Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC ("WCG"). He leads WCG's corporate strategy and development consulting efforts.
William is ranked as one of the top Business Motivational Speakers in the country by Ranking.com. He is a four-time award-winning lecturer and international best-selling author who uses his trademark approach, THE BARON SOLUTION™, to coach, train, and motivate small business owners, executives, sales professionals, and investors. He has shared the stage with billionaires, presidential candidates, and Fortune 100 CEOs.
William is an internationally recognized business coach and wealth coach who has written over 250 articles, created over 150 business and financial products and has been a featured guest on over 500 television and radio programs. He is a regular business and financial expert for networks such as CBS and SiriusXM Radio. He also writes for Inc. Magazine. William delivers solutions to millions worldwide — from individual investors and small business owners to corporate boards and CEOs.
William advises many nonprofit organizations. He sits on the Board of PCOS Challenge, Inc. He is also Executive Producer of the national award-winning cable television series, PCOS Challenge.
William was trained as an electrical engineer at Howard University and later created a niche in finance and media. Before launching WCG, he handled program management, strategic planning, and corporate training for a number of Fortune 500 information technology, investment banking, and financial services firms.
William was named a "Top 20 Business Icon" by Exceptional People Magazine and "Entrepreneur of the Year" by African American Lifestyle Magazine. He is also winner of over twelve Web awards for excellence including: Best Wealth-Building Site; Best Business Advice & Development Site; Best Male Author; and Best Speaker and Lecturer. His wins are the result of 650,000 votes cast from over 130 countries.