Going beyond the first keynote. I’m seeing a trend where companies are demanding “more training” beyond the first keynote presentation. In the past, companies may have hired a popular keynote speaker for a general session at an in-person event. The speaker’s role was to inspire the audience, highlight the theme of the event, and amp…
Hybrid events aren’t new. Do you remember being chosen to attend a big-deal conference that only some people in your company or department were able to go to? You felt singled out, recognized, even rewarded. Then there were those other times. The times you weren’t selected. You knew you were missing out on crucial networking…
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.…
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…
According to keynote speaker on word of mouth marketing Jay Baer, “By 2020, the majority of customer purchase decisions will be based not on price, not on availability, but on customer experience.” Word of mouth is responsible for as much as 50% of all purchases today, yet most companies do not have a strategy to generate…
