Instructors
Dr. Eric J.Scroggins
CEO,Speaker, Author, Coach, and Business Strategist
Alie Berggen
Alie is a dynamic marketing manager, strategist, and business growth leader who believes marketing is about connection. She leads a team of specialists in social media, Google and Meta advertising, website design and development, brand strategy, professional photography and more — delivering campaigns that resonate and drive measurable results.
Her work blends creativity with strategic insight, helping businesses grow while staying true to their identity. Known for her approachable style and ability to listen deeply, Alie builds partnerships that last. She thrives on collaboration, translating business goals into messaging that feels authentic and effective.
Outside of her professional world, she’s dedicated to a healthy lifestyle, strength training, lifelong learning, an avid reader and meaningful connections with family and friends.
Julaine Smith
Julaine Smith, CPA (retired) is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with expertise in the areas of business operations, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, and accounting. During her career, Smith served as Chief Financial Officer for Kagwerks, a defense subcontractor, division Chief Financial Officer for AT&T Broadband, Director of Technical Accounting for Pacific Telesis Group, Operations Controller for InterMedia Management, and Senior Auditor for Price Waterhouse. Smith is also the co-Founder of Ametra Advisors, an accounting and business advisory firm which provides outsourced accounting solutions for small businesses. She is an author, business coach and Founder of the G Corporation® Incubator, a business coaching program for Christian women building for profit companies. Smith currently serves on the board of directors for Providence Heights and Baptist Women’s Educational Convention, Inc. (BWEC), and is a former board member, chairperson and treasurer for FareStart. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Accounting from California State University, [Hayward] East Bay, and is currently pursuing her MDiv degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is married, a mother and grandmother. Smith and her husband, Terence, reside in Brooklyn, NY. She enjoys watching reality TV, sci-fi and spy movies, traveling, and going out to eat really good food.
Scott Ingebretson
For decades, Scott has been a “professional confidante” to entrepreneurs—the person they call when they need clear strategy, honest perspective, or someone to challenge their latest 2 a.m. brainstorm. He’s a trusted advisor with deep experience in business operations, leadership transitions, and growth planning.
He’s known for bringing fresh insight, straight talk, and practical, hands-on support. Whether he’s helping a founder map out a scalable operating model, coaching a leadership team through a tough pivot, or preparing an owner for a successful exit, Scott focuses on solutions that actually get implemented—not just discussed.
His work is grounded in the decisive, action-oriented principles inspired by Right Away & All at Once, with an emphasis on momentum that moves businesses forward. Along with a stable of top-tier experts, his team provides fractional work, consulting, and help you make the right moves—and have some fun along the way!
When he’s not advising business owners, Scott is “Papa” to six grandkids, an International Trip Leader with Habitat for Humanity, a proud member of the F3 workout community, and the co-founder of the Jet Center Foundation—where he helps create unforgettable charity events proving he can throw a great party and raise money for a good cause.