Adam Brest

At age 20, Adam Brest established an independent health and life insurance agency, building a book of business with a high closing rate as an independent broker and agent. Brest began his career by developing expertise in insurance sales and client relationship management.

Brest transitioned to packaging sales at a Fortune 200 company, where he applied business-to-consumer sales skills to the business-to-business corporate environment. He advanced into sales management and logistics management, expanding his personal account base, training sales representatives, managing logistics teams, and leading branding initiatives. Brest focused on client retention and growth within the packaging and logistics industry.

Throughout his career, Brest launched several start-up businesses in consulting and e-commerce, seeking innovative approaches to business challenges. After a career in the paper, packaging, and recycling industry, he shifted focus to authorship and entrepreneurship. Brest authored the book “Who Made These Stupid Rules?” and founded GoalRipple.com, providing resources for business process improvement and leadership development. He has developed management and leadership training courses for a major university, and his book serves as a guide for questioning assumptions, simplifying processes, and driving performance improvement.

As a keynote speaker and workshop leader, Brest delivers actionable strategies on leadership accountability, change management, and building goal-focused cultures. He has been engaged by companies and business associations across multiple industries to address topics in leadership, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.

Brest serves as CEO of GoalRipple.com and managing partner of Merger Value, LLC, advising businesses on growth strategy, operational efficiency, and post-merger value creation. He continues to write, consult, and speak to audiences seeking to remove barriers and achieve measurable results in business management and leadership.