Bill's Biography

Bill Bartmann’s rise to the pinnacle of success is like none other in the annals of American business. Homeless at age 14, Bill left behind the dead-end life of a high school dropout, working his way through college and law school to become one of the most innovative and highly-honored entrepreneurs in history.

Bill’s irrepressible desire for success would be further challenged by two unforeseeable business bankruptcies. He bounced back from the first of these by developing the concept of debt resolution, a phenomenally successful business model that earned Bill Bartmann a billion-dollar fortune and the admiration and respect of institutions from Wall Street to the nation’s top business schools.

The success of his new business would be short lived. After a business partner was convicted of fraud, Bill’s business – and his reputation - was devastated. Bill Bartmann met these unfounded allegations head-on, clearing his name and restoring his reputation. It was an ordeal that would forever change his life. Bill and his wife, Kathy, decided to re-channel their prodigious energy by sharing their never-say-die philosophy for success with business audiences throughout the country.

Widely-acclaimed as America’s quintessential “rags to riches” billionaire, Bill Bartmann’s personal ethics and innovative thinking propelled him through a devastating series of personal and financial setbacks. His dynamic presentation will build your confidence and inspire you to overcome the obstacles in your path to achievement.