A New Book by Kent Speakman

CONNECT
THE DOTS

The blueprint behind a life of building relationships, creating opportunities, producing stories and turning ideas into impact.

For the dreamers, builders, creators and entrepreneurs who know there is more on the other side of the next connection — and are willing to build it.

Producer • Entrepreneur • Connector • Storyteller

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The story behind the book

Some careers are built by following a map.
Others are built by connecting dots.

Kent Speakman’s career has moved through hospitality, live events, digital marketing, technology, entertainment and streaming. Along the way, one idea kept proving itself: the right relationship, the right conversation and the courage to take the next step can change the trajectory of a life. CONNECT THE DOTS turns that experience into a practical approach to networking, relationship building and opportunity.

From early entrepreneurial experiments to building KNEKT.tv from the ground up, Kent’s story is less about a straight line and more about seeing connections other people miss — then turning those connections into opportunities, companies, productions and communities.

“The dots don’t always make sense while you’re living them. Keep moving. Eventually, you see the picture.”

Connect.Create. Build. Impact.

The connections

The people are the story.

A career is measured not only by what you build, but by who you build it with. Kent’s journey has crossed entertainment, television, technology, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, live events and culture — creating a remarkably diverse network of people and ideas.

These photographs offer a glimpse into the relationships, rooms and moments that shaped the philosophy behind CONNECT THE DOTS.

Kent Speakman with a friend at an outdoor gathering

Kent Speakman with creative collaborators at an event

Kent Speakman with longtime collaborators

Kent Speakman with entertainment collaborators

Kent Speakman at the Daytime Emmy Awards

Kent Speakman with a guest and collaborator

Kent Speakman with a colleague at an event

Kent Speakman with a guest holding a book

Kent Speakman with a creative collaborator

Kent Speakman with a collaborator outdoors

Kent Speakman with a collaborator at a red carpet event

Kent Speakman with friends aboard a boat

Kent Speakman with a guest at a fashion and entertainment event

Kent Speakman with a production team at an awards event

Kent Speakman with a guest at an entertainment event

Kent Speakman with a creative collaborator at home

Kent Speakman at an awards event with collaborators

26 moments • one career built through connection

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The blueprint

A book about what happens between the dots.

CONNECT THE DOTS is designed as a practical, story-driven blueprint for turning relationships, setbacks, ideas and unexpected opportunities into forward motion.

Build the Relationship

Learn to create genuine connections that compound over time — beyond transactional networking.

See the Opportunity

Recognize the people, ideas and moments that can become the bridge to your next chapter.

Take the Leap

Turn the dream into a project, a company, a career or a life you actually want to build.

Navigate the Setbacks

Use rejection, wrong turns and difficult seasons as information rather than the end of the story.

Create With Purpose

Build things that matter — and make impact part of the blueprint, not an afterthought.

Give the Next Person a Hand

Pay the connection forward. The strongest networks are built by people who create opportunities for others.

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From the creator of KNEKT.tv

Build the life you can see — even before anyone else can.

Kent built KNEKT.tv from the ground up, taking an idea and turning it into a working media ecosystem. Today, he continues to develop and produce film, television and original media projects while exploring the next generation of entertainment and technology partnerships. CONNECT THE DOTS brings the lessons behind that journey to anyone ready to build their own.

The goal isn't to copy Kent's path. It's to understand the principles behind it — relationships, persistence, creativity, calculated risk, and the willingness to keep connecting the dots when the picture isn't finished yet.

A career built in chapters

From unlikely beginnings to a global media platform.

EARLY YEARS

Entrepreneurship starts with a camera.

As a kid, Kent began filming and editing videos. That early instinct to create eventually grew into paid projects, live events and a career in media.

HOSPITALITY

From dishwasher to chef — bartender to venue owner.

Kent’s entrepreneurial education also happened behind the scenes in hospitality. He worked his way from dishwasher to chef and from bartender to venue owner, learning firsthand how teams, customers, service, entertainment and community come together to create memorable experiences.

MUSIC FESTIVALS

Executive management, from Snoop to Kenny Rogers.

He expanded into music-festival executive management, working across large-scale live events and artist-driven productions featuring performers ranging from Snoop to Kenny Rogers — experiences that deepened his understanding of production, people, logistics and the power of live entertainment.

AGENCY

Digital strategy, brands & technology.

He moved through digital marketing, strategy and entrepreneurship, working with startups, brands and entertainment properties and building expertise at the intersection of technology and storytelling.

KNEKT

Build the platform.

Kent founded KNEKT.tv and developed a socially conscious approach to streaming, live broadcasting and entertainment — connecting audiences to events and stories designed to matter.

2020

When the world stopped, the work went live.

During lockdown, Kent pivoted into large-scale virtual production and produced more than 300 live and virtual events, including music, charity, wellness and cultural programming.

TODAY

The story keeps moving.

CONNECT THE DOTS distills the mindset and practical lessons behind a nonlinear entrepreneurial journey — while Kent continues developing and producing film and television projects and exploring aligned partnerships.

Speaking & thought leadership

On stage, on camera, and in the conversation.

Kent speaks from lived experience — building companies, producing entertainment, navigating major pivots and learning how relationships can become the catalyst for unexpected opportunities.

His talks connect entrepreneurship, creativity, media, technology, relationships and purpose in a way designed to leave audiences with practical ideas they can put into motion.

Speaking & Partnerships

Connect

How meaningful relationships create opportunities that cannot be engineered alone.

Create

How to turn an idea into a real project, company, production or career.

Adapt

How pivots and unexpected turns can become part of the plan.

Impact

How to build something meaningful while creating opportunities for others.

The people behind the productions

Connections that crossed the screen.

Across film, television, live events, music, digital media and KNEKT, Kent Speakman’s production career has put him in rooms with an unusually broad range of artists, hosts, executives and cultural figures. The names below are a selected group of recognizable people connected to productions and projects documented in public credits and Kent’s professional portfolio.

Snoop DoggKNEKT live entertainment

Adam SandlerASTRA Film Awards

Josh DuhamelEndangered Rangers

Michael B. JordanASTRA Film Awards

KygoHere for You music video

Ryan CooglerASTRA Film Awards

Tommy ChongbLU Talks

Timothée ChalametASTRA Film Awards

Jay ShettyPassion to Paycheck

Amanda SeyfriedASTRA Film Awards

Shaman DurekKNEKT programming

Ariana GrandeASTRA Film Awards

Princess Märtha LouiseKNEKTNow

Stellan SkarsgårdASTRA Film Awards

Nigel BarkerMake-A-Wish Power of a Wish

Elle FanningASTRA Film Awards

Coco RochaMake-A-Wish Power of a Wish

Mark HamillASTRA Film Awards

Carolyn MurphyMake-A-Wish Power of a Wish

Sharon StoneASTRA Film Awards

Corey FeldmanBabes in Toyland

Wagner MouraASTRA Film Awards

Quinton AaronBabes in Toyland

Dylan O’BrienASTRA Film Awards

Yungblud320 Festival Live

Paul Thomas Anderson2025 ASTRA Film Awards

James Maslow320 Festival Live

Guillermo del Toro2025 ASTRA Film Awards

Talinda Bennington320 Festival Live

Kevin Lyman320 Festival Live

Adrienne Bailon-HoughtonDaytime Emmy Awards

John Michael HigginsDaytime Emmy Awards

Art MannAMP Daily Dose

Coffey AndersonAMP Daily Dose

Emma Stone2025 ASTRA Film Awards

Selected names are presented as examples of Kent’s documented production and project connections, not as an exhaustive filmography or a ranking of individuals. View Kent’s IMDb page →

Press & industry conversation

A voice shaped at the intersection of Hollywood, technology and entrepreneurship.

Kent’s work has intersected with entertainment, business and technology media, interviews, conferences and film-festival conversations. The book extends that public conversation into a practical framework for people building what comes next.

What’s next

The dots are still being connected.

The book is not the end of Kent’s producing career — it is another chapter. Kent continues to develop and produce film and television projects, original series, live experiences and media ventures.

He remains open to the right creative, strategic and business partnerships with people and companies who bring aligned ideas, resources, distribution, technology, talent or opportunities to the table.

Open to the right opportunity

Film • Television • Streaming • Production • Brands • Strategic Partnerships

For select projects, Kent is available to explore producing, development, strategic partnerships, speaking, media collaborations and opportunities where there is a genuine fit.

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The book, in plain language

Ideas for relationships, entrepreneurship and purposeful growth.

CONNECT THE DOTS is a business and personal-development book about the human side of building a career: relationships, trust, networking, creativity, resilience, opportunity and purpose. It is written for entrepreneurs, creators, executives, producers, founders and anyone trying to turn an idea into a meaningful next chapter.

What is CONNECT THE DOTS by Kent Speakman?

CONNECT THE DOTS is a practical framework for recognizing relationships and opportunities, taking action, navigating setbacks and building a life and career with purpose.

Who is CONNECT THE DOTS for?

The book is aimed at entrepreneurs, creatives, business leaders, producers, founders, professionals and people looking for a more intentional approach to networking and opportunity.

What does the book say about networking?

It treats networking as relationship building rather than collecting contacts: listen, create value, follow through, stay connected and look for ways to help other people move forward.

What can entrepreneurs learn from Kent Speakman?

Kent’s story connects media production, technology, entertainment, live events and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on adapting to change and turning relationships into collaborative opportunities.

Does Kent Speakman speak at events?

Yes. Kent’s speaking themes include entrepreneurship, creative leadership, relationships, media, technology, opportunity, resilience and purpose.

Is Kent Speakman still producing projects?

Yes. Alongside the book, Kent continues to develop and produce film, television and original media projects and explore strategic partnerships.

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Some careers are built by following a map.Others are built by connecting dots.