the industry’s leading visibility and storyselling accelerator
Meet Shannon
Co-founder & CEO
Verb
“Robert Hartwell is so damn good at what he does–hands down.”
–Shannon Jones
The Signature story
We crafted
The Personal Brand
We created
Reflection working with us
“My experience with Strength on Stages has been unexpected. I've seen Robert in action, and so I kind of knew what I was getting into, but I think it was the definition of trust: the process of going through this experience over the time that we've been together.”
–Shannon Jones
How We Get Results
The Schedule
Week 1
Monday, January 12
Alignment & Expectations
1–3pm ET
We kick off by aligning on your revenue goals, audience, and outcomes. This week sets the tone for your transformation and ensures every step is tied to profit.
Week 2
Monday, January 19
Your Offer & Identify Your Story
1–3pm ET
We position your offer for maximum profit and identify the one story you need to tell — the one that moves clients, investors, and audiences to action.
Week 3
Monday, JANUARY 26
Write Your Story (Part 1)
1–3pm ET
We build the foundation of your Signature Story, focusing on structure, emotional connection, and conversion points.
Week 4
Monday, February 2
Write Your Story (Part 2)
1–3pm ET
We refine, edit, and polish your story into a pitch-ready script you can confidently share on any stage or platform.
Week 5
Monday, February 9
Rehearse Your Story (Part 1)
1–3pm ET
We get you speaking your story out loud. You’ll get feedback, refine delivery, and start to embody your story with confidence.
Week 6
Monday, February 16
Rehearse Your Story (Part 2)
1–3pm ET
You’ll deliver your story for feedback and final adjustments, leaving you fully prepared for your 2 day live production experience in NYC.
This is where it all comes to life.
2 Days in nyc
Day 1
Thursday, FEBRUARY 26
Onstage Rehearsal with Robert
All Day
You’ll step on our stage, rehearse your story under Robert’s direction, and refine every beat of your delivery.
Day 2
Friday, FEBRUARY 27
Production Day
All Day
We capture your story with an award-winning team of industry titans — creating a suite of professional, pitch-ready assets: your Signature Story video, media kit, and lifestyle photography.
By the end of the NYC week, you leave with an arsenal of professionally produced assets ready to deploy for high-paid speaking engagements, press, and podcast appearances — turning your story into a revenue engine after the Virtual Reveal Party in March 2026.
Please note: This is an intimate, high-touch experience designed to maximize your time and results. Lodging and dining are at your discretion, giving you the freedom to curate your own New York City experience beyond our dedicated coaching and production hours.
MARCH 2026
Virtual Reveal Party
At the end of Strength On Stages, you don’t just finish–you launch.
The Virtual Reveal Party is where your Signature Story and pitch-ready assets go live in front of decision makers, clients, and media.
We will premiere your story, pitch your offer, and show you how to walk away with warm leads, fresh opportunities, and the momentum to grow your business in 2026.
Meet Katie
Founder/CEO
Strong Brand Social
“Robert Hartwell is like nobody in the world. He has been such a huge part of my growth story over this past year. He has a way of seeing people and seeing the parts that you're not saying and just embracing you exactly where you are and holding space for you as you grow. If anyone ever has a chance to work with Robert Hartwell in any capacity, they should absolutely say yes and not hesitate.”
–Katie Wight
The Signature story
We crafted
The Personal Brand
We created
Reflection working with us
“Strength on Stages is so much more than storytelling or public speaking training. It's not only helping me grow into things that I want to be able to do–apply for speaking gigs, hold myself on a stage confidently–but it also is having the chance to work with someone who is inspiring me to be a better leader. He makes me think about how I show up for my clients and how I can do better. It is transformative.”
–Katie Wight
The ROI of Storyselling
Invest $15K → Make $135K → 900% ROI
See how fast it pays for itself.
You’re not just investing $15K in Strength On Stages–you’re building a profit engine that can easily produce $100K+ in Q1 of 2026.
Here's how it looks:
- Invest 15K in Strength On Stages
- Book One $10K Speaking Event – Your professionally produced story + media kit gets you booked and paid as a thought leader.
- From the stage, enroll 15 Clients into your 5K Offer – Your story converts your audience into buyers — that’s $75K in revenue.
- Upsell 5 of Those 15 Clients into your $10K Offer – That’s another $50K in upsell sales.
Total Revenue
$135,000 in a single quarter. From one story, one stage, and one selling system.
Your ROI
You invested $15K in our program and turned it into $135K – that’s a 900% return on your investment.
Meet Yadira
Co-founder & CEO
Verb
“Working with Robert Hartwell has been a joy. I thought it was going to be scary, but it's such a safe, warm, comforting space with him and his team. You can feel so exposed trying to figure out how to find your story, how to get up there and tell your story, and it just feels like a very safe space.”
–Yadira Harrison
The Signature story
We crafted
The Personal Brand
We created
Reflection working with us
“Strength on Stages is a warm hug. Telling my story has been freeing. It's therapeutic. I came into this also feeling like: no tears, no this, no that. And yesterday was a massive breakthrough. It was a very safe space for me to vocalize something that was deep within.”
–Yadira Harrison
Your Story Prints Money.
Your Signature Story is the highest-ROI marketing strategy you’ll ever use.
Join us in NYC and leave with an arsenal of professionally produced, pitch-ready assets – your signature talk, media kit, podcast pitches, and more - ready to book high-paid speaking gigs, secure press, and fill your funnel with dream clients.
Client Program Raves
Meet Kissonda
Founder/CEO
Elite Experience Consulting
“Working with Robert has brought forth a resilience –or a knowledge of my resilience–and my strength on stages.”
–Kissonda Williams
The Signature story
We crafted
The Personal Brand
We created
Reflection working with us
“I want you to tell your story because there's a truth behind who you are. And sometimes we don't live in that truth or you think you're living in it. And once you really get to tell your story and put it out into the atmosphere, you begin to understand why you're here and what your purpose is.”
–Kissonda Williams
Meet Your Coach, Robert
I’ve coached 150 entrepreneurs through Strength On Stages – helping them craft, rehearse, and professionally produce their Signature Stories so they land paid speaking opportunities, press, and aligned clients.
I’ve guided thousands of entrepreneurs to six- and seven-figure profits through my coaching programs, built two multi-seven-figure businesses, sold a TV series to Oprah, and helped leaders like you step into the success they crave.
I am the host and executive producer of Breaking New Ground, co-produced by the Oprah Winfrey Network and HGTV, now streaming on MAX. I graduated from the University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Department and have performed in five Broadway shows and two National Tours.
In 2016, I founded The Broadway Collective to help the next generation of performers take their dreams to the stage. In 2022, I launched Strength On Stages – now recognized as the premier storyselling training program for entrepreneurs.
My story of purchasing a 200-year-old colonial mansion – a home built when slavery was still legal in the U.S. – went viral, reaching millions who resonated with my message of reinvention, liberation, and hope. I also starred in Pharrell and Jay-Z’s hit single Entrepreneur, dancing in front of my historic home – because legacy matters.
As a Black gay man, I vowed to fill this home with love, honor my ancestors, tell their stories, and say their names.
When I’m not coaching entrepreneurs, you’ll find me obsessing over NPR, crafting the perfect La Marzocco latte, and dusting my 21 chandeliers. I split my time between New York City and my historic home in Massachusetts – where every day is a reminder that when you tell your story miracles happen.
In 2026, I will be a mainstay judge on Hulu’s new design reality competition series That Thrifting Show alongside Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer.
Long story short: you won’t find a more qualified coach to guide you to success when it comes to visibility and storyselling.
Meet Dr. Brandy
Life Coach
BMPowered Consulting
“Working with Robert has been a journey of self-reflection and growth, personal growth.”
–Dr. Brandy Peer
The Signature story
We crafted
The Personal Brand
We created
Reflection working with us
“I want you to tell your story because you deserve to be heard.”
–Dr. Brandy Peer
February 26 & 27
New York City
6 Week Prep Begins January 12
2 Production Days in NYC February 26-27
FINAL REGISTRATION EXTENSION ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND AT 9 PM ET
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