Winn Claybaugh
Winn Claybaugh is the author of "Be Nice (Or Else!)" and is a highly sought-after motivational speaker. Larry King of CNN has referred to him as "one of the best motivational speakers in the country" and wrote the foreword for his book. Winn has been a successful business owner for over 40 years, serving as the founder, co-owner, and dean of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education, a franchisor of more than 100 cosmetology and barbering schools across the US. In 2006-2008, Paul Mitchell The School was ranked in the top 10 of Franchise Times magazine's Fast 55, and it has repeatedly ranked in the Top 50 and earned Best in Category in Franchise Business Review's Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. Winn travels extensively as an educator and consultant, inspiring audiences from housewives to CEOs all over the world. He has served as National Motivational Expert for Paul Mitchell for many years and is a frequent speaker at beauty industry and other events. He has helped many businesses build successful working cultures. Winn has interviewed over 325 professionals for his popular MASTERS podcast series. He serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations and has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor and being named a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. He has raised over $24 million for various charities through the Paul Mitchell School network's annual FUNraising campaign.
