Speaking Testimonials Past Engagements

"A passion for your business, your people and your products came through as a central piece of this inspiring book. That passion serves as a catalyst for turning good practices into great results."
- John Walton, Board of Directors, Wal-Mart & Chairman, True North Partners, LLC

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Testimonials

Program Director Comments:

"Thank you for helping us to make The President's Forum such a success. We are delighted to have combined our resources with your expertise to achieve our common goal of assisting and encouraging business owners to better manage their companies."
- Jan Zupnick, President, The Entrepreneurship Institute

"Thank you for being our June Luncheon Speaker. Your comments were not only inspirational but motivational as well. Your speech was a great ending to our program year."
- Richard C. Squire, Executive Director, Sales & Marketing Executives

"I want to offer my personal thanks to you for participating in the Executive Development Program at Cuyahoga Community College. Your informative, yet candid presentation and dialogue with members of the college administrative team, served well to provide many insights directed at the program's theme of 'Building a Global Learning University.'"
- Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton, President, Cuyahoga Community College

"Thank you for kicking off our leadership program. When students remember a speaker after several months, it says great things about the presentation."
- John Dix, Ohio State University

"Thank you for discussing your journey to success. Your presentation excited and motivated the students. Hopefully, they will be able to incorporate this information into their search for their dream."
- Maria McConnell, Associate Professor, Lorain County Community College

"Your lively presentation energized the entire audience and blended perfectly with the WSEM mission and our goals for the future of our ministry to the families of Cleveland's inner city."
- Elving Otero, Executive Director, West Side Ecumenical Ministry

Audience Comments:

"After your talk, I made a cold call to a prospective customer. I introduced myself, and told him my reason for calling was to find out if there was anything I could do to make him more successful. I'm sitting in my car right now, outside his office, sale in-hand. Thank you so much for the wisdom you've shared. It will continue to pay dividends in all aspects of my life."
- Sean Spooner, Corporate Voice & Data Specialist, AT&T Wireless

"Thank you for the inspirational and passionate presentation. I was counting on you to deliver a great talk, so I made attendance mandatory for my entire team. We were not disappointed! It was amazing how much your talk 'fired' up our team, like any great coach's pre-game talk would. Thank you for reigniting our passion."
- David Lazor, President, Lazorpoint

"Thank you for taking the time to address our group. You mentioned that each person would have a unique take away from the discussion. I had at least a dozen. Your commitment to helping others achieve their dreams is apparent, admirable, and much appreciated."
- C. Scot Lowry

"I am writing to thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I found your presentation enjoyable, educational, and inspiring! Your suggestions have helped solidify many of the ideas I am trying to implement in my own small business."
- Kevin Rosenbaum

"You certainly provided a blueprint for business success, and your insight, intelligence, and enthusiasm were infectious. You said Sam Walton was a student. I thought of a word for you: imbued with wisdom."
- Ned Whelan, Whelan Communications

"I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to hear you speak about your ideals and philosophies of business. Your talk was very inspirational, especially to a young business woman."
- Elizabeth Kadlubak, Sales Manager, Omni International Hotel

"Your comments were thought provoking and inspirational. The words you spoke have resonated in my mind enough for me to write this letter to thank you for your leadership."
- Gregory DiCillo, Founder, Life Cycle Strategies, Inc.

"Sometimes in life, you have to be there to appreciate the message being sent. Thank you for sharing your business and life experiences with us."
- Anthony Pagliaroli, President & Sr. Consultant, T. Pagliaroli & Associates

"Wow! What a great presentation! You touched this person by reassuring me that we are doing some of the right things. Thanks again for your sincere insight."
- Peggy Babcock, Popular Products Midwest Corporation

"Your presentation was one of the best talks I've heard in a long time. Thanks again for your insight and words from other great business leaders."
- Robert Vance, Sales Manager, Precision Printing

"Your talk was not only enjoyable, but inspiring. It is not often that we hear the plain, common sense ideas you presented."
- Tom Wilbe, MBA Student, Ohio State University

"Thanks again for your inspiring talk today. My father and I really enjoyed it, and it was a pleasure to meet another 'brand entrepreneur.'"
- Raymond Murphy, JTM Company

"Your comments excited, scared, and energized me. Your speech has inspired me to become a CEO someday."
- Elizabeth Embrescia