Mountain air brought the winds of change to our industry. One year ago this month, I took my team away to the mountains of North Carolina for an annual strategy retreat. We had all been working hard and it was time to celebrate growth and achievement, but the celebration didn’t last… I encouraged the team…
Marcus Sheridan is a highly sought-after, international keynote speaker known for his unique ability to excite, engage, and motivate audiences. But his story didn’t start on a stage. It started with a business that was run out of an old beat-up pickup truck… that Marcus turned into one of the largest manufacturers in the country.…
I first met Joey Coleman in a sushi restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina. (I love it when my mom’s speakers come to town. I also love sushi.) The first thing I noticed about Joey was that he is a very funny guy! It’s easy to see why his customers love his programs and his energy.…
In middle school, we are all taught to be good leaders. It’s important to be a good role model for others and make good choices. Steve Gutzler helps people become better leaders. His programs focus on managing emotions, setting goals, and having the right mindset in order to lead others. For my 8-part Summer Speaker…
Scott Shellstrom teaches people how to look at things differently. Every week, our family looks forward to his What Is It Wednesday challenge… where Scott shares a “close-up photo” on Facebook of a random object, and everyone tries to guess what it is. Scott’s creativity really inspires me because he is such an amazing artist.…
One look at Brian Fanzo and you can tell he’s bold, brave, and not afraid to put himself out there. He encourages his customers to do the same. I have grown up with technology, and it’s an important part of how I stay connected to my friends. From my perspective, technology makes the world a…
I had the honor of introducing Alan at one of his most important keynotes… my 5th grade graduation ceremony. (Hey, it pays to have connections!) Alan has worked with some of the highest-performing basketball players in the country – and now he teaches professional audiences how to perform better and be a better teammate. Two…
In her programs, Colette Carlson performs a customized prop skit that will leave you laughing out loud. In this skit, she “piles on” props showing the audience what a day in their lives looks like. It’s hilarious. She is very funny. Colette teaches companies how to manage their stress and work/life balance, while also teaching…
If you can watch a show over and over again, because it’s funny, entertaining, and educational, that’s the mark of a great piece of work. One of my favorite YouTube shows is Jay Baer’s Talk Triggers Show. Not only is Jay very funny, but he shares real examples of what companies have done to stand…
Jay Baer is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker who teaches business growth through customer experience and marketing innovation. He is also an in-demand emcee for complex, multi-day programs, and has hosted events for IBM, Oracle, and many other major brands for audiences as large as 15,000 attendees. Jay is also the host of a…
