About Karriem

Karriem K. Kanston calls himself The Encourager, because he inspires and motivates people in their life, career and business. He just doesn’t talk about changing the world, he does it. A motivational speaker, consultant, author, entrepreneur, advocate for underrepresented businesses and a valuable asset to organizations. He is the owner of Kanston Development a management consulting firm that focuses on the areas of business growth, leadership, and economic development. He has a vast array of experiences and has worked in education, retail, and the financial industries. He is also an Army Veteran and Lead Faculty for the 10,000 Small Businesses Program at CCRI funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation. He currently is an instructor for the CVS Health Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers.

Mr. Kanston also has developed workshops and speeches (or lectures or presentations) around leadership & economic development. He believes it is important for people to understand their true purpose in life.

Karriem lives in Rhode Island and grew up in Queens, NY. He graduated with three degrees in business and education from Johnson & Wales University. He has been married to his lovely wife Deborah Pierce-Kanston since 2000 and has two daughters.

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Speaking Engagements

As a speaker, Karriem is passionate about inspiring and motivating you in your life, career, and business. Karriem uses his expertise and talents to engage his audience to receive information of substance that will improve and shape your mind to think differently or confirm what you’ve been thinking all along.

Our Services

Growth Strategy Program

The Business Growth Strategy System will help you to develop a plan for your revenue growth and have an actionable plan for your business strategy.

Have you ever wondered as a business owner where your revenue growth would come from?

Have you ever wondered as a business owner how to print your own money legally?

Have you ever wondered as a business owner how you can develop an exit strategy for your business?

Having a Business Growth Strategy will allow you, as a business owner, to become more strategic with your business operations and processes that will lead to more cash flow.

6 Modules of the Program:

• Business State (Assessment)
• Business Revenue Plan
• Business Growth Through Contracts
• Business Revenue Idea/s Assessment
• Business Exit Strategy
• Business Growth Model
• Implementation