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Hi-Tech & Communications Clients Hi-Tech / Communications Franchise clients Franchise
Health Care clients   Health Care   Manufacturing clients   Manufacturing
Banking & Financial Clients   Banking / Financial   Sales clients   Sales
Insurance clients   Insurance   Miscellaneous clients   Miscellaneous
Retail, Dealer & Distributor clients   Retail / Dealer / Distributor   Associations   Associations
Food industry clients   Food      

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Hi-Tech/Communications

Hi-Tech Clients Hi-Tech
  Health Care User Groups   User Groups/Health Care
  Miscellaneous User Groups   User Groups/Miscellaneous
  Hi-Tech Sales Groups   Hi-Tech Sales Groups
  Telecommunications   Telecommunications

 

  Hi-Tech

 
  • Business Technology Association
  • IBM Executive Conference
  • CompuCom Systems
  • Fiserv
  • CSC
  • Information Resources
  • Jack Henry & Associates
  • Microsoft
  • Systems Consulting Company
  • Pricer/Intactix
  • Digital
  • Lexis Nexis
  • Demand Solutions
  • GTE Data Services
  • Harland
  • Cray Research
  • Network Computing Devices
  • Hogan
  • MacNeal-Schwendler
"Barry, out of the ninety-eight speakers I worked with during our User Conference, you are number one." – Microsoft
   
"What a thrill! We all appreciated the skill, style and expertise you brought to our meeting. I would recommend you for any audience looking to be inspired, entertained and challenged." – Fujitsu/Glovia
   
"...we're privileged to attend a program so filled with valuable information imparted with such passion and creativity." – IBM
 

  User Groups/Health Care

 
  • Companion Technologies
  • ERISCO
  • McKesson
  • Microsoft
  • Healthcare User Group
  • Computer Sciences
  • VHA - SEFASS
  • Reynolds & Reynolds
  • Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems
  • IDX Solutions
  • SSI Group
  • IBM Healthcare Executive Forum
  • Eclipsys
  • SCC/Systems Consulting Company
  • SSI Group
  • CSC Health Care Systems
  • Health Management Systems
"Your presentation was insightful and entertaining. The time you spent in gathering and integrating information about attendees added to its appeal and made it a truly unique experience." – Eclipsys Corporation
   
"Each sentence you spoke was packed full of information. Your years of experience with successful leaders gave you credibility as you spoke of what it takes to be a savvy leader today." – McKesson
 

  User Groups/Miscellaneous

 
  • IBM POS User Group
  • ASCNet
  • Comdisco
  • Comdata
  • IBM, International Manufacturing Conference
  • Pricer Intactix
  • Information Resources
  • GTE Data Services
  • IBM's Store Systems User Group
  • Fiserv
  • Harland
  • Jack Henry Associates
  • Mobius
  • Demand Solutions
   
 

  Hi-Tech Sales Groups

 
  • SafeNet
  • Comdata
  • Companion Technologies
  • CCC Information Services
  • Oracle
  • IBM, Insurance Industry Specialist Conference
  • Digital
  • Ultimate Corporation
  • Lexis-Nexis
  • Glovia/Fujitsu
  • Symbol Technologies
  • Symantec
  • IKON Office Solutions
  • Pioneer Standard Electronics
"Your message...set the perfect tone for what was to follow... You Truly care about your audience. I found myself enjoying your humor as much as your insights." – Oracle
   
"With your use of humor and wonderful stories, you were able to illustrate how to execute for success. You left us feeling good about ourselves and eager to take action." – IKON
 

  Telecommunications

 
  • AirTouch Communications
  • AT&T
  • BICSI
  • NYNEX
  • Oregon Telecommunications Association
  • ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Washington Independent Telephone Association
  • Pacific Bell
  • Minnesota Telephone Association
  • GTE
  • Verizon
 
"I cannot remember when I have enjoyed a speaker so much." – BICSI/ComNet
 

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Health Care

Health Care Sales Health Care Sales
  Pharmacy Organizations   Pharmacy Organizations
  Miscellaneous User Groups   Health Care Professional and Hospital Associations
  Long Term and Home Care   Long Term and Home Care
  Health Care Group Purchasing Organizations   Health Care Group Purchasing Organizations
  Health Care Insurance   Health Care Insurance
  Hospitals and Medical Systems   Hospitals and Medical Systems

 

  Health Care Sales

 
  • GE Healthcare Financial Services
  • Johnson & Johnson Health Care
  • 3M Health Information Systems
  • EDIX
  • MedEcon
  • Atlantic Biologicals
  • McKesson
  • Arrow International
  • Merial
  • Maxxim Medical
  • Mediq, Inc.
  • Aladdin Synergetics
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • NDC/ABCO
"You charmed us with your down-to-earth style, infectious sense of humor, and a message that was right on target for our group. You gave us information we can readily use to increase our sales and market share. I'm convinced you would do the same great job for any audience." – EDIX
   
"Avoiding DITWLY 'Did It That Way Last Year' is an example of your inspired way of illustrating your important message." – Abbott Laboratories
 

  Pharmacy Organizations

 
  • National Council of Prescription Drug Programs
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • McKesson Pharmacy Services
  • South Dakota, Washington, Alabama, Iowa, California, Louisiana, Mississippi Pharmacists Associations
  • Atlantic Biologicals
  • Kroger Pharmacies
  • California, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas Pharmacy Associations
  • Owen Healthcare
  • Pharmacy Corporation of America
  • United Drug
  • Vitalink Pharmacy Services
 
"Rarely do speakers capture a subject with the depth, insight, and humor that you do." – Michigan Pharmacists Association
 

  Health Care Professional and Hospital Associations

 
  • Medical Group Management Association
  • American Hospital Association
  • Michigan Hospital Association
  • Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Services
  • American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing Administration
  • Association of California Healthcare Districts
  • Idaho Hospital Association Nebraska Hospital Association
  • Ontario Hospital Association
  • Washington Hospital Association
  • American Society for Hospital & Health Care Engineering
  • Academic Practice Assembly Health Management Systems
  • American Society for Hospital Materials Management
  • Federated Ambulatory Surgery
  • Healthcare Human Resources Management Association
  • American Dietetic Association
  • VA Office of Dentistry
  • American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses
  • American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing Administration
  • Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
  • American College of Healthcare Administrators
  • Symposium For Healthcare Design
  • National Association for Health Care Recruitment
  • American Organization of Nurse Executives
  • Kansas Health Information Management Association
  • Optical Laboratories Association
  • Visiting Nurse Association of America
 
"Barry held the attention of 800 participants and left them wanting more! Participants are claiming it to be our best yet!" – American College of Health Care Administrators
   
"Your attention to detail demonstrated your commitment to putting together a first rate, truly customized keynote address. Your wit and humor coupled with your extensive knowledge was the key." – American Hospital Association, ASHE
 

  Long Term and Home Care

 
  • American Health Care Association
  • Oregon, Iowa, Louisiana, Florida and Kentucky Health Care Associations
  • American College of Health Care Administrators
  • Florida, Texas, New York and Missouri Home Care Associations
  • Assisted Living Federation
  • National Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • OptionCare
  • Interim Services
  • ServiceMaster/Diversified Health Services
 
"At last a speaker who is not gloom and doom about the changes in Health Care. Your excitement, energy and sense of humor on stage are infectious, and it was a thrill to watch you interact with the audience." – HealthNet
 

  Health Care Group Purchasing Organizations

 
  • MedEcon
  • Purchase Connection
  • PACE Shared Services
  • HIGPA/Health Industry Group Purchasing Association
  • SunHealth Alliance
  • Voluntary Hospitals of America/VHA
 
"In a humorous fashion, you gave us all reason to pause and reflect on ourselves, our lives, our hopes and dreams, and our successes." – McKesson
 

  Health Care Insurance

 
  • Provident
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Health Management Systems
  • CNA
  • United Healthcare Insurance
  • Rocky Mt. Health Care Corporation
  • BenefitSource
   
 

  Hospitals and Medical Systems

 
  • Mercy Hospital
  • Adventist Health Care System / Sunbelt
  • Charleston Area Medical Center
  • Ascension Health
  • Benedictine Health System
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • HCA
  • Providence Hospital and Medical Centers
  • Northeast Medical Center
  • Presbyterian Hospital
  • Commonwealth Health Corporation
  • Presentation Health System
  • Jewish Hospital and Health Care Services
  • St. Mary's Health System
 
"A speaker of both substance and entertainment. Our members derived educational benefit while being thoroughly entertained by your energetic and thoughtful commentary on contemporary issues." – Grossmont Healthcare District
 

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Banking / Financial

Banking / Credit Unions Banking/Credit Unions
  Accounting   Accounting
  Financial Services   Financial Services
  Financial User Groups   Financial User Groups

 
"Your humorous anecdotal approach to the winning characteristics of today's 'savvy leaders' left a lasting impression on me. I enjoyed every minute of your presentation." – First Republic Bank
 

  Banking/Credit Unions

 
  • AmSouth
  • Essex Corporation
  • CUES - Credit Union Executive Society
  • Farm Credit System
  • CUNA - Credit Union National Association
  • First Nationwide Bank
  • Washington Mutual
  • Wells Fargo Bank
  • National Association of Credit Management
  • National Second Mortgage Association
 
"Having the audience be part of your program created a feeling of spontaneity, creativity and left us with a thirst for more." – Washington Mutual
   
"Every point you made and every story you told were tailored for our business. A good message told with passion and sincerity are the mark of a great speaker and you have them all." – AmSouth
 

  Accounting

 
  • Andersen
  • Comprehensive Business Services
  • Grant Thornton
  • Littler, Mandelson, Fastiff and Ticky
  • Pamell, Kerr, Forster
  • AAA Accounting Group
  • Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
  • Seidman & Seidman
  • American Association of Military Comptrollers
 
"Your recent program was one of the best I've ever attended. Your message was blended into a wrapper which was very cleverly designed just for this group. You truly had the pulse of the audience." – Creative Financial Solutions
 

  Financial Services

 
  • Prudential Financial
  • American General Financial
  • PNC
  • RBC
  • GE Healthcare Financial Services
  • Volvo Financial Services
  • Standard Management
  • LandAmerica
  • FCC (Farm Credit Council)
  • Ernst & Young
 
"As the keynoter, you successfully set the pace for the convention and created an aura of anticipation for the audience." – Ernst & Young
   
"I have heard a number of conference closing speeches over the last few years and yours has been the best." – Xerox Federal Credit Union
 

  Financial User Groups

 
  • Harland
  • Jack Henry and Associates
  • Hogan
  • Fiserv
  • IBM
 
"The ideas you presented were timely and right on the money for what our bank executives needed to hear." – Fiserv
 

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Insurance

Life Insurance Companies Life Insurance Companies
  P&C Insurance Companies   P&C Insurance Companies
  Misc. Insurance Assn./Services   Misc. Insurance Assn./Services

 

  Life Insurance Companies

 
  • American General Assurance
  • American General Life Brokerage
  • American Community Mutual Insurance
  • Country Companies
  • Prudential
  • CNA
  • RBC Liberty
  • Standard Management
  • MetLife Insurance Company
  • Provident Life and Accident Insurance
  • London Life
 
"Passion, Excitement, Energy... those words are the words I would use to describe your presentation. You managed to get us jazzed about the opportunities we have ahead of us." – Standard Life
 

  P&C Insurance Companies

 
  • StateAuto Financial
  • Farmers Group
  • AAA
  • USAA
  • Provident
  • IBM Insurance Industry Specialist
  • Independent Insurance Agency Association
 
"By sharing ideas from leaders in other industries, you were giving them a different perspective on what it takes to make it to the top." – RBC Liberty Insurance
 

  Misc. Insurance Assn./Services

 
  • LIMRA
  • Andersen Consulting, WW Insurance
  • CCC Information Services Group
  • ASCnet
  • Forethought Group
  • IBM - Insurance Industry Specialist
  • Independent Insurance Agents Association
  • LOMA
  • NAILBA (Natl. Assn. of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies)
  • National Association of Insurance Women
  • Western Agency Officers Association
 
"You are unique among the speakers I have heard. You spoke to people's hearts and they enjoyed being recognized throughout the program." – AON Consulting
 

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Retail / Dealer / Distributor

Retail Retail
  Dealers and Distributors   Dealers and Distributors

 

  Retail

 
  • Kroger
  • 7-Eleven Stores
  • Ace Hardware
  • IBM Store System User Groups
  • Automotive Oil Change Association
  • Business Technology Association
  • National Association Truck Stop Operators
  • Western Auto
  • Weis Markets
  • Quality Chekd Dairies
  • United Drugs
  • IKON
  • Professional Golf of America
  • National Home Furnishings Association
  • Hoover
  • Fast Frame USA
  • Comprehensive Business Services
  • Texaco Star Marts
  • Las Vegas Golf and Tennis
  • Monrovia Retailers
  • Thomasville
  • Our Own Hardware
  • Pacific Southwest Hardware Associations
  • United Hardware
  • Del Monte Retailers Conference
  • Canadian Tire
"What a great closing program. You sent our council home on a real high and ready to take action! The standing ovation they gave you showed their appreciation." – Monrovia
   
"Your style, sense of humor, and passion energized the whole group as you used their success stories and related what top producers in many industries are doing to be successful." – The Fitness Experience
   
"Beyond a doubt, you knew the audience better than any speaker I have ever experienced. Every Story, Every Strategy, Every Example you used were relevant, real world examples that were designed by you to be applicable to our businesses." – Rip Griffin Travel Centers
 

  Dealers and Distributors

 
  • Benjamin Moore
  • McKesson
  • NCI Building Systems
  • Huttig Building Products
  • Bill Heard/GM Dealerships
  • Pioneer Standard Electronics
  • Mark IV Office Furniture Dealers
  • IKON Office Solutions
  • Johnson Controls
  • National Office Machine Dealers Association
  • National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors
  • A.O. Smith Harvestore
  • ABCO/NDC
  • Jacuzzi Dealers
  • Sundance Spas
  • Johnstone Supply
 
"Your handout is a great reminder of the many areas I totally suck at and it has given me a lot to think about." – LA Gym
 

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Food

Food Industry Food Industry
  Restaurant Groups   Restaurant Groups
  Grocery Retail/Distributors   Grocery Retail/Distributors
  Food Distributors   Food Distributors
  Food Sales   Food Sales
  Food Associations   Food Associations

 
"I found myself laughing and taking notes at the same time." – Witmer Foods
 

  Food Industry

 
  • Federated Foods
  • Northwest Food Processors Association
  • DelMonte Foods
  • ADM
  • Frosty Acres Brands
  • General Mills
  • Hunt Wesson
  • JR Simplot
  • Schwan Sales
  • Food Service Marketing Group
  • Con-Agra
  • Quaker Oats
 
"Our top producers appreciated the way you customized the program. Your humor literally had them rolling in the aisles." – ADM
 

  Restaurant Groups

 
  • Fuddruckers Restaurant
  • International House Of Pancakes
  • Red Robin International
  • Showbiz Pizza Time
  • Fosters Freeze
  • Golden Corral
  • Huddle House Restaurants
  • Golden Griddle
  • Smitty's Pancake House
  • Strawhat Pizza
  • Western Sizzlin
  • Texas and California Restaurant Association
  • The Krystal Company
   
 

  Grocery Retail/Distributors

 
  • Hale-Halsell
  • Weis Markets
  • Federated Foods
  • Quality Chekd Dairies
  • Texaco/StarMarts
  • Reinhart Foods
  • Kroger
  • 7-Eleven Stores
  • Texas Food Industry Association
 
"I would definitely recommend your program to any group of leaders in any type of company. I have heard many speakers over the last 38 years and I put you in the top 3." – Brookshire Grocery
       
 

  Food Distributors

 
  • Sysco
  • ComSource
  • Pocahontas
  • Institutional Distributors
  • AmeriServe/PFS
  • Reinhart Foods
  • EMCO Foodservice
  • Federated Foods
  • Hale-Halsell
  • Frosty Acres Brands
  • Foresight Partners
  • MBM Corporation
  • Premier Food Service Distributors
 
"Your presentation was dynamic and right on target. I will take you up on your offer to again address our group on the occasion of our 100th anniversary in business." – Weis Markets
   
"Our group was impressed by your unique take on the simplicity of recognizing an end goal and acting to make it happen." – MBM
 

  Food Sales

 
  • Vollrath
  • Aladdin Synergetics
  • Hunt-Wesson
  • Schwan Sales
  • Vulcan
  • Sysco
  • General Mills
  • Vulcan
  • Hunt Wesson
  • JR Simplot
  • Produce Marketing Association
  • Reinhart Foods
 
"From your outrageous antics to the audience involvement, you guaranteed we would have a great time. I wish they could bottle whatever you've got." – R&R's Provision
 

  Food Associations

 
  • American Dietetic Association
  • National Association of College and University Foodservice
  • Chef's Association of America
  • Foodservice Marketing Association
  • National Food Brokers Associatio
  • n Foodservice Consultants Society International
  • National Alcohol & Beverage Control
  • NAWGA
  • Adult & Child Care Nutrition Conference
  • National Association of Margarine Manufacturers
  • Texas Food Industry Association
  • Ontario Hospital Food and Nutrition Association
  • California & Texas Dietetic Associations
  • Produce Marketing Association
  • Northwest Food Processors Association
  • National Automatic Merchandising Association
   
 

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Franchise

Franchise/Miscellaneous Franchise/Miscellaneous
  Franchise/Restaurant   Franchise/Restaurant
  Franchise/Retail   Franchise/Retail

 

  Franchise/Miscellaneous

 
  • Norrell Services
  • Comprehensive Business Services
  • Jackson Hewitt Tax Services
  • Interim Services
  • Super 8 Motels
  • AmeriSpec
  • Option Care
  • UniShippers
  • ServiceMaster
  • Orkin
   
 

  Franchise/Restaurant

 
  • Fosters Freeze
  • Fuddruckers
  • Smitty's Pancake House
  • Golden Corral
  • Huddle House Restaurants
  • International House of Pancakes
  • Golden Griddle
  • Red Robin International
  • Western Sizzlin
  • Nobel Roman Pizza
  • The Krystal
  • Showbiz Pizza Time/Chuck E. Cheese
   
 

  Franchise/Retail

 
  • Texaco / Star Marts
  • Professional Golf of America
  • Fast Frame USA
  • Las Vegas Discount Golf and Tennis
  • Ace Hardware
  • 7-Eleven Stores
  • Western Auto
 
"Barry, your program achieved exactly what I was looking for in a speaker. You entertained and informed. In short, you made me look good." – Texaco Lube Franchise
 

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Companies Manufacturing Companies
  Manufacturing Associations   Manufacturing Associations

 

  Manufacturing Companies

 
  • Esselte
  • Johnson Controls
  • 3M
  • A.O. Smith
  • ADC Telecommunications
  • Brunswick
  • Hogan Systems
  • Aladdin Synergetics
  • Arrow International
  • Harland
  • General Mills
  • GE Power Systems
  • Cray Research
  • Hon Industries
  • Hoover Company
  • Volvo
  • Vollrath
  • Information Resources
  • Hunt-Wesson
  • IBM Manufacturing Conference
  • Mediq
  • NCI Building Systems
  • Maxxim Medical
  • Vulcan
  • Weather Shield
  • Texaco
  • Life Fitness
  • Thomasville Industries
  • General Electric
  • J.R. Simplot
  • Jacuzzi
  • Arctic Spas
"When your presentation ended, I was energized and inspired to go out and try something new. On a scale of 1 to 10, yours was a perfect 100!" – General Electric Power Systems
   
"You kept your program filled with humorous anecdotes and personal stories that had us laughing with you and at ourselves. The energy you displayed was contagious as we willingly participated." – Avery Dennison
   
"Arguably yours was the most complete presentation I've attended. You managed to relate ways of differentiating ourselves that will help us grow regardless of the current business climate." – Peel Plastic Products
 

  Manufacturing Associations

 
  • Household Goods Forwarders Assn.
  • National Association of Garage Door Manufacturers
  • Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
  • Association Ind. Corrugated Converters
  • Equipment and Tool Institute
  • Business Technology Association
  • National Brick Institute
  • National Association/Printing Ink Manufacturers
  • Texas Food Industry Association
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • NW Food Processors Association
  • International Prepress Association
  • National Alcohol Beverage Control Association
  • Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers
  • Incentive Manufacturers Representatives Association
  • National Home Furnishings Association
  • Binding Industries of America
  • Flexible Packaging Assn.
  • Specialty Graphics Imaging Assn.
  • Fencetech
  • Optical Laboratories Association
"Your message brought a perfect balance to Tom Peters' program. You masterfully built on his Circles of Innovation and gave us practical strategies for putting our innovative ideas into action." – O'Sullivan
   
"We look forward to greater market penetration and higher profit levels based in part from what we took home from your presentation." – Schisa Bros.
 

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Sales

Miscellaneous Sales Miscellaneous Sales
  Hi Tech Sales   Hi Tech Sales
  Food Sales   Food Sales

 
"You provided an insightful, entertaining and thought-provoking program. It was better than we could have expected." – Hoover
 

  Miscellaneous Sales

 
  • Benjamin Moore
  • Weather Shield
  • ADC Telecommunications
  • Johnson Controls
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Arrow International
  • Webster Veterinary
  • Atlantic Biological
  • Essex
  • GE Power Systems
  • GE Healthcare Financial Services
  • JA Webster
  • Life Fitness
  • Abbolt
  • Maxxim Medical
  • Mediq
  • Merial
  • LandAmerica
  • Thomasville Furniture
  • Unishippers
  • Washington Mutual
  • Cenex
  • Wells Fargo Bank
  • 3M
  • Hoover
  • Incentive Manufacturers Representatives Association
"Super Terrific!...I was in bad need of a wake-up and you truly did the job. You masterfully involved the audience, and I realized the warm and friendly personality we saw on stage was the real you." – Coach
   
"It was remarkable how you were able to call people by name and talk about their individual successes. No speaker I have heard before had done that." – Life Fitness
   
"Thanks to you, I am motivated to try new things that will guarantee I'm a part of making our company #1 with our clients." – Webster Veterinary Supply
 

  Hi Tech Sales

 
  • Comdata
  • Oracle
  • Symantec
  • ADC Telecommunications
  • AirTouch Communications
  • AT&T
  • EDIX
  • Govia/Fujitsu Intl.
  • Pioneer Standard Electronics
  • Symbol Technologies
  • Digital
  • Lexis-Nexis
  • Network Computing Devices
"You're a character, a little bit off dead center, and your unconventional approach enhanced your ability to get us thinking in new ways. Your closing words didn't disappoint; we left enthused and ready to take on the challenges ahead." – ADC Telecommunications
   
"It is an excellent program. Your fast-pace and humorous delivery kept all the participants on the edges of their seats." – IKON Office Solutions
 

  Food Sales

 
  • Vollrath
  • Aladdin Synergetics
  • Hunt-Wesson
  • Frosty Acres
  • Schwan Sales
  • Vulca
  • Sysco
  • General Mills
  • Hunt Wesson
  • JR Simplot
  • Produce Marketing Association
  • Reinhart Foods
 
"High energy, persuasive style and unique sense of humor are characteristics that make you a powerful presence on stage. You opened my eyes to the importance of doing things in new ways to build sales." – Symantec
 

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Miscellaneous

Cooperatives Cooperatives
  Agriculture   Agriculture
  Construction   Construction
  Furniture Industry   Furniture Industry
  Service/Hospitality Organizations   Service/Hospitality Organizations
  Education   Education

 
"Your enthusiasm for the new opportunities in our changing business environment was a much needed boost to our sales managers and to the troops in the trenches. Your optimism is infectious - your message upbeat. Thanks for the lift!" – SOS
 

  Cooperatives

 
  • CHS Cooperative
  • A.G. Cooperative
  • Ace Hardware
  • AmBest
  • Premier Food Service Distributors
  • National Rural Electric Cooperative
  • National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
  • ComSource
  • Quality Chekd Dairies
  • Frosty Acres Brands
  • United Hardware
  • Straw Hat Pizza Cooperative
  • Johnstone Supply
  • Canadian Tire
"You are a positive force in business and everyone should have the opportunity to hear you!" – AMBEST
   
"You met all of my criteria - fit the theme, customized to be relevant, gave the audience something to take home, and provided entertainment. What more could I want!!" – CHS Cooperative/Cenex
 

  Agriculture

 
  • National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
  • Farm Credit System
  • CHS Cooperative/Cenex
  • Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers
  • ADM
  • A. O. Smith Harvestore
  • Agricultural Council of California
  • ConAgra
  • Abbott Animal Health
  • American Fence Association
  • Associated Landscape Contractors of America
  • Farm Equipment Manufacturers Associations
  • J.R. Simplot
  • Webster Veterinary Supply
  • Texas Food Association
  • Monrovia
  • Northwest Food Processors
  • Merial
  • Nebraska Cattlemen Association
"We thoroughly enjoyed the original stories and witty exchanges with our people. You were the hit of the meeting!" – Farm Credit of Colorado
   
"Your message wasn't lost on me. I will use your suggestion to stop living in the past and look at new ways of doing everything in our business. I plan on using some of your ideas to inspire my people." – Crystal Valley
 

  Construction

 
  • Associated General Contractors
  • California Landscape Contractors
  • Ohio Contractors Association
  • Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc.
  • Inland Contractors Association
  • Weather Shield
  • Associate Landscape Contractors
  • National Association Home Builders
  • NCI Building Systems
  • Ontario Architects Association
  • National Association Garage Door Manufacturers
  • Johnson Controls
  • Natl. Assn. of Independent Lighting Distributors
  • Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors Natl. Assn.
  • National Brick Institute
 
"We were laughing in our seats as you incorporated names of people in our group and our personal stories into your format. People appreciated the acknowledgement, it was a nice touch." – Drymalla Construction Co., Inc.
   
"Whether it was a story from one of our fellow contractors or one of your concoctions, you had us laughing and waiting for the next zinger. You were an inspiration both in attitude and message." – Sunbelt Builders
   
"This was a presentation that we could get our teeth into. Any group looking for a great speaker whose message is timely and relevant to the audience... you're the man." – Hillwood Construction Services
 

  Furniture Industry

 
  • Mark IV - Furniture Dealers Groups
  • Thomasville Furniture
  • Business & Institutional Furniture Mfg. Assn.
  • Hon Industries
  • National Home Furnishings Association
  • NEOCON (Contract Designers Show)
 
"For three days of our meeting, people were referring to your opening presentation. You provided the perfect kick off. I was not only learning 'good stuff', but I was having a great time." – Thomasville
 

  Service/Hospitality Organizations

 
  • TQ3Navigant
  • San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Department of Veteran Affairs, Volunteers
  • Hotel Sales and Marketing Association
  • Super 8 Motels
  • Veterans Administration Network Conference
 
"I believe you could motivate a box of rocks!" – Elks National Commission
 

  Education

 
  • PACE - Shared Services
  • National Association of College Auxiliary Services
  • National Association of College & Univ. Food Services
  • National Council of Supervisors of Math
   
 

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Associations

Health Care Associations Health Care Associations
  Business/Management Associations   Business/Management Associations
  Insurance Associations   Insurance Associations
  Manufacturing Associations   Manufacturing Associations
  Construction Associations   Construction Associations
  Miscellaneous Associations   Miscellaneous Associations
  Food Associations   Food Associations

 
"I really enjoyed your message of encouragement, pushing us to extend beyond our normal comfort zones and going past what everyone else is doing." – El Paso Travel Plaza
 

  Health Care Associations

 
  • American Dietetic Association
  • Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
  • American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses
  • American Hospital Association
  • Michigan Hospital Association
  • Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Services
  • Association of California Healthcare Districts
  • Idaho Hospital Association
  • Nebraska Hospital Association
  • Ontario Hospital Association
  • Washington Hospital Association
  • American Society for Hospital Engineering
  • Canadian Hospital Association
  • Association of California Health Care Districts
  • Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association
  • Health Care Human Resources Management Association
  • Health Industry Group Purchasing Association
  • Healthcare Foodservice Management
  • Kansas Health Information Systems
  • National Association for Health Care Recruitment
  • Medical Group Management Association
  • American Organization of Nurse Executives
  • American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing Administration
  • Academic Practice Assembly
  • American College of Health Care Administrators
  • Optical Laboratories Association
"Your underlying theme was so much more effective for this group because of the way you illustrated the impact of change in their day-to-day business operations." – Meeting With Success!
   
"Your unique insights enabled you to bring to the group an interesting and timely cross industry perspective of what the best leaders are doing to thrive in these 'extraordinary' times." – Tehachapi Healthcare District
   
"We have had many outstanding speakers and I can say, without hesitation, that your presentation was by far the most lively and well-received program we have ever had." – Association of California Healthcare Districts
 

  Business/Management Associations

 
  • Business Technology Association
  • Employee Relocation Council
  • American Management Association
  • FCCSystems
  • LIMRA International
  • Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario
  • Life Office Management Association
  • National Association of Credit Management
  • National Association of Insurance Women
  • National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors
  • National Second Mortgage Association
  • Young Presidents Organization
  • Sales and Marketing Executives - International Congress
  • National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
  • National Association of Professional Organizations
  • Oregon Society of Association Executives
  • Professional Secretaries International
  • Incentive Manufacturers Representatives Association
  • Credit Union Executive Society
"I have heard Peters, Drucker, Covey and others and hearing you speak got the juices flowing for me." – Disney
   
"The month after your presentation was our best month ever!" – Standard Management
 

  Insurance Associations

 
  • LIMRA
  • LOMA
  • National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies
  • National Association of Insurance Women
  • Western Agency Officers Association
 
"Never have I seen somebody as passionate about the essential elements of success. The word 'try' doesn't seem to be in your dictionary!" – RBC Liberty Insurance
 

  Manufacturing Associations

 
  • Flexible Packaging Assn.
  • National Association of Garage Door Manufacturers
  • National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers
  • Binding Industries of America
  • Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
  • Equipment and Tool Institute
  • Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers
  • Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry
  • International Prepress Association
  • Gravure Association of America
  • National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers
  • National Home Furnishings
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers
  • United Association of Equipment Leasing
  • Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association
  • Mechanical Contractors Assn. of America, Inc.
  • Northwest Food Processors Association
  • Specialty Graphic Imaging Assn.
 
"Over more than a decade of engaging speakers for business events, seldom have I seen a speaker do so much 'up front' work as you. The results were clear as you integrated the information into your presentation." – General Electric
   
"As the Chairman responsible for the entire program, I want to thank you for your keynote and making my job easier. I have never heard more positive feedback on any keynoter." – Equipment and Tool Institute
   
"Your dynamite 'proformance' got everyone excited and the rest of the program fed upon the enthusiasm you created." – Gravure Association of America
 

  Construction Associations

 
  • California Landscape Contractors
  • Ohio Contractors Association
  • Associated General Contractors of America
  • Mechanical Contractors Association of America
  • Ontario Architects Association
  • Inland Contractors Association
  • Associated Landscape Contractors of America
  • NEOCON
  • National Association of Home Builders
  • Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
 
"...we all benefited from your solid approach to 'No Limits...No Boundaries' while encouraging us to never forget the importance of executing the fundamentals better than our competition." – Associated Landscape Contractors
   
"I was so impressed that I bought your tapes so that I can share your message with my staff. I'm confident they will also benefit from your solid approach to executing the fundamentals to be better than our competition." – Green Grass
 

  Miscellaneous Associations

 
  • National Association of College Auxiliary Services
  • Ohio Contractors Association
  • National Coalition of 7-Eleven Franchisees
  • San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Nebraska Cattlemen Association
  • National Council for Prescription Drug Programs
  • National Office Machine Dealers Association
  • Washington Independent Telephone Association
  • National Association of Music Merchants
  • American Association of Military Comptrollers
  • National Funeral Directors Association
  • Minnesota Telephone Association
  • National Association of Truck Stop Operators
  • California Pacific Southwest Hardware Association
  • International Cemetery and Funeral Association
  • NAHB - Remodelers
  • American Bus Association
  • Gravure Association of America
  • Specialty Graphics and Imaging Association
 
"Bringing you in to keynote our annual meeting was inspired and the decision to hire you should be applauded. You set a positive tone that was the perfect start to our conference." – Flexographic Technical Association
   
"You kept everyone's attention and provided them food for thought, and you kept it fresh with audience involvement from beginning to end." – Ambient
 

  Food Associations

 
  • American Dietetic Association
  • National Association of College and University Foodservice
  • Chef's Association of America
  • Foodservice Marketing Association
  • National Food Brokers Association
  • Foodservice Consultants Society International
  • National Alcohol & Beverage Control
  • NAWGA
  • Adult & Child Care Nutrition Conference
  • National Association of Margarine Manufacturers
  • Texas Food Industry Association
  • Ontario Hospital Food and Nutrition Association
  • California & Texas Dietetic Associations
  • Produce Marketing Association
  • Northwest Food Processors Association
  • National Automatic Merchandising Association
 
"You expertly used the experience and success of the CEOs and executives you have interviewed and translated them into a message that we could all readily use with our staffs and clients alike." – McCormick & Co.
 

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