With over a decade in the automotive industry—spanning both national chains and independent car care—Ben Hardin has seen firsthand that working hard doesn’t always mean working smart. Early in his leadership journey, that realization sparked a shift toward more intentional planning, team alignment, and culture-building rooted in behaviors before results. By applying the strategies he now shares, Ben has led his team to measurable success—including over $500K in gross profit growth—while building a culture of accountability, clarity, and shared wins. In his session, Forecast Your Future: How Planning Can Create Alignment and Drive Success, Ben offers practical tools to help leaders move from reactive chaos to confident, purpose-driven action. Whether you’re aiming for growth, consistency, or simply more peace at the end of the week, you’ll walk away with strategies you can use right away. Outside of work, Ben is a proud girl dad, happily married to his high school sweetheart, Hailey. He enjoys golf, good conversation, and experimenting with beer and cheese pairings—because leadership isn’t the only thing that benefits from great chemistry.