Willingly
Willingly features inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders who willingly make sacrifices to follow their calling, help others, and walk in their purpose. Our guests defied the odds, overcame trauma, sidestepped adversity, and achieved despite lack of support. Our audience will be captivated by stories of resilience and the unwavering pursuit of excellence, as these individuals dared to take risks and define success on their terms.
Willingly host Will Holmes chats with guests who have created successful careers, built businesses and who have found happiness and meaningfulness while making a positive impact on their community. Through these candid conversations, we examine how these individuals found the courage to pursue their passions, fulfill their purpose, and achieve remarkable success. We believe their journeys will motivate and inspire our audience to reach their highest potential.
About Will Holmes
Meet Will Holmes, a driving force in the Maryland business community and beyond. He’s the Founder of Will Holmes Consulting (WHC), an award-winning firm that has guided over 12,000 entrepreneurs since 2006. WHC’s 8-week entrepreneurship curriculum has developed over 1000 graduates across 11 programs, including numerous accelerators in Baltimore City and counties including Anne Arundel, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, Prince George’s, and Talbot, with over 80% increasing revenue and creating jobs in their communities.
WHC has developed technical and economic development solutions for federal, state and local government agencies, financial institutions, and universities across the globe. WHC’s economic impact led to its recognition as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Maryland Minority Business of the Year.
Will is also founder of WHC Lending, a commercial loan brokerage and mergers and acquisitions advisory, and the author of the acclaimed guide, “Find A Need. Fill A Need. Get Paid.” As Chairman Emeritus of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneur in Residence at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Civic Fund, Will’s influence on Maryland’s business community and economic impact are undeniable.
Will Holmes was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He currently lives in Baltimore with his one Son, William.
Our Audience
The Willingly audience demographics are business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, elected officials, and government leaders in the DC, MD, VA area and beyond. These are high-income individuals who want to acheive greatness in their personal and professional lives.
Be A Guest on Willingly
Why be a guest? If you want to tell your story to our audience of voters, potential customers, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, elected officials, and decision makers in DC, MD, VA and beyond, consider being our guest. Here are 3 options to consider:
Option 1- You were invited
If you were invited by Will Holmes personally, and not via a general email or promotion, refer to your invitation for next steps. Contact us at will@whcusa.com with questions.
Option 2- You want to be interviewed by Will Holmes, in-person, at your place of business.
Contact Will Holmes at will@whcusa.com to discuss logistics, terms and scheduling.
Option 3- You want to be interviewed by Will Holmes via Zoom
If you want to be a guest and be interviewed by Will Holmes via Zoom, please use the form below to schedule a 60-minute interview. During this 60-minute session we will interview you using the questions you provide. We will edit the video, create shorts, and post on YouTube and social media. And we will share the raw footage with you for your marketing purposes. You agree to release this footage for use by Will Holmes, the Willingly show, and WHC.