Frequently Asked Questions About Speaking

Do you customize?

Yes:

Many speakers say they customize, but to them that means they sprinkle in the name of your organization and charge you extra to pronounce it right.

1. I interview you and members who are going to be at the meeting
2. I research your organization
3. I will review trade publications
4. I will work with you to give the talk the feel you are looking for.

How long are your presentations?

My presentation will be designed to fit your available time from 20 minutes to 90 minutes for keynote session or 1-2 days for educational training. I will do whatever I can to accommodate your needs.

How can we get extra value by engaging you?

Many groups that hire me to do a keynote presentation also have me do a breakout or spouse session at the same event. This gets you a big discount on the second presentation and saves you travel and expenses. I will also help you design exciting convention openings and closings, even if you are on a bargain basement budget!

What is your business background?

I am a serial entrepreneur. I started with a flea market antique business right out of college. From there I built a software consulting firm, a Medical software company and a software and project consulting firm. I have also spent time in the corporate world. I was a fast track executive for The Boeing Company. In the late nineties I took over as senior sales and marketing executive for a tradeshow company. We took the company to be one of the 3 top in the industry. Presently I am a full time professional speaker and business success coach. I still have an interest in the medical software company.

How do you handle expenses?

I use coach airfares whenever possible. You'll never have to deal with frills, or surprises!

What kind of humor do you use?

I use only clean, non-offensive humor. You will never be embarrassed.

How do you handle the business details?

My staff and I will handle all the details of your event in a professional and timely manner. Every effort will be made to keep expenses to a bare minimum. You will never have any alcohol or extravagant expenses of any kind charged to your master account. When possible, AIRFARE WILL BE PRORATED FAIRLY between clients. Please call when you are ready to plan your next great event.

Do you really give us FREE books?

I sure do! You get 100 copies of one of my best selling books with each engagement. We will attempt to pick the book that best fits your event. These can be used as giveaways for the attendees, doorprizes, sign-up premiums, or even as the centerpiece at your banquet or luncheon. This will save you a fortune on "throwaway" flowers and will give each attendee a valuable business gift. If you want to buy more copies so everyone gets one, I give really large discounts for bulk purchases.

What do you need from us?

As soon as you engage me, I will begin my pre-program research by interviewing you briefly by phone, and then sending you a questionnaire to complete and return. I will ask for back issues of industry trade publications, newsletters, corporate reports, and a list of your group's "movers and shakers" to be interviewed.