2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Presented By: HUB International

 

Norm and Elaine Brodsky
Serial Entrepreneurs

Norm and Elaine Brodsky are being inducted into the 2026 Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame in recognition of their lasting impact on entrepreneurship, business leadership and mentorship. Together, they have built, scaled and supported successful ventures while championing the next generation of business leaders.

Norm Brodsky is known for his resilience—growing a company to $180 million, overcoming bankruptcy, and building and selling another business for $110 million. Elaine Brodsky has been a successful entrepreneur in her own right, founding CitiStorage and playing a key role in building Citipostal into a prominent New York-based business.

Beyond their professional achievements, the Brodskys have dedicated decades to mentoring entrepreneurs through writing, speaking and programs like Birthing of Giants and Whiskey Wednesday. Their legacy is defined not only by business success, but by the countless leaders they have inspired.

 

Tamara Nall   
Founder & CEO            
The Leading Niche    

Tamara Nall, Founder and CEO of The Leading Niche, is being inducted into the 2026 Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame for leadership spanning artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, philanthropy and social impact. Nall built a globally recognized firm that helps commercial and federal Agencies solve complex challenges while reinvesting in underserved communities through workforce development, education and economic empowerment. For the past ten years, TLN has contributed 10% of annual net profits to charitable causes, surpassing $1 million in corporate donations, while Dr. Nall personally contributes an additional 10% of her salary annually. A visionary leader, Nall bridges innovation with human-centered impact, ensuring technology strengthens communities and long-term opportunity.