| “Your engaging program was ‘right on’ and the preparation you did made all the difference. You kept the audience's attention while providing them with useful content. It was extremely well received and we would consider using you again in the future. This was, by far, the best program we have had. Because of the level of customization and specific industry examples you shared, your concepts came alive for our audience!” National Precast Concrete Association |
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| "Rick Barrera is a dynamic and enthusiastic speaker that customizes each program to meet the needs of the audience." National Wood Flooring Association |
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| “Rick really opened my eyes. He knew more about my business than I did. Rick could probably help Stephen Hawking get a better understanding of science!” Lexus |
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| “We were very happy with Rick. His presentation was excellent and spot on for our needs!” Mr. Lube Canada |
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| "Your program far exceeded our expectations. The following are a few direct quotes received from our conference evaluation questionnaire pertaining to your program:- Rick Barrera was very interesting and thought provoking to listen to.- Anytime a speaker challenges you to ask yourself to think about whom and what you are is useful.- A real eye opener.... starting to apply the touch points.- Rick's presentation made me rethink my day-to-day actions in a very positive way. I am a Company touch point.- It's good to a get a viewpoint from an outsider. Mr. Barrera did a good job getting people to see/think 'outside the box.'- Informative, entertaining, really drives the message home." CGC Inc. |
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| "You did a dynamic job for us. You really exceeded our expectations and WOWed our channel. Thank you for the research you did to make it personal for our audience and continue the conference messaging. It made all the difference! " Intuit |
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| “Rick had great scores for his speaking session: an average of 4.5 out of 5.0 for both usefulness of content and effectiveness of delivery! Also, he was specifically mentioned in written comments by two of our business partners: ‘Rick's presentation provided great thought providing ideas & there should be more of this.’ ‘Rick Barrera was great - good topic, great presentation.’ In all, the speaking slot, as well as the entire event, was very successful.” Lenovo Pte Ltd., Beijing, China |
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| “It was a terrific fit for our program; one gentleman said he wished Rick had 3 to 4 hours versus just 1 hour! Rick had a one hour session with a group of employees picking their brain about their business and the organization. I had several people ask, ‘How did he know about this or that?’ The following day several company presenters referenced Rick and the material he presented. There was something that struck a chord with every individual in the audience.” Wolverine World Wide |
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| "Rick Barrera gave an impressive, breathtaking performance at our Engineering & Design Conference! It was a one-of-a-kind presentation that endeared him to our audience and motivated each of us to reach for our personal best; confident in our Company's ability to achieve great things in our digital future." Eastman Kodak Company |
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| “Rick is a terrific speaker. He takes the complicated world of branding and makes it easy for everyone to understand” Tetra Tech |
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| "Your 'Overpromise/Overdeliver' hit the nail on the head – delivering exactly the right message, visually and verbally. Your philosophy was so on target that we incorporated the idea of the 'Brand Promise' into the Executive’s speeches. Booking you was an easy decision and you definitely Overdelivered on your presentation. Thank you for doing such a great job for us!" PGI Events & Destinations, Inc. |
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| “Rick’s program received great reviews for style, motivation, and delivery. He was highly rated -- both delegates and staff felt it was very worthwhile and very positive. Several of our industry speakers delayed a meeting scheduled to begin midway through the presentation because they didn't want to miss the content. This was our second conference featuring Rick as our opening keynote and again he did not disappoint. His blend of content, delivery, and motivation is among the best we have seen and we would gladly recommend him to any planner who wants delegates to leave highly charged. Rick's unique perspective makes a lasting impact." National Association of Professional Employment Organizations |
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| "Rick did a great job in helping our group find its way toward a very aggressive business plan that we're excited about implementing. It was hard-hitting time well spent." Aegis Mortgage Corporation |
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| “Rick, as you know, we use speakers on a regular basis. In all my years doing this, you were absolutely the very best at knowing your audience. I was so impressed with the time you took to learn about our organization. It was very obvious to our participants that this was not a 'canned' presentation, but was designed specifically to meet our needs. You were a pleasure to work with. I look forward to future opportunities.” AMEX Financial Advisors |
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| “Outstanding way of delivering a customized presentation and capturing our Producers!” Signator Financial Network |
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| “Rick Barrera was exceptional. Never have I seen a speaker who knows his audience more. Unbelievable... ['Overpromise and Overdeliver'] plays so well into Wells intense focus on the Customer Experience. I would recommend Rick in a heartbeat.” Wells Fargo Merchant Services |
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| "Rick Barrera is one of the hardest working speakers I have met; the degree to which he personalizes his presentations is amazing. His delivery is fast-paced, fun and informative, and our audience was totally engaged throughout his presentation. When the opportunity presents itself, we will enthusiastically work with Rick again!" Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. |
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| "Thanks Rick for a job well done! It is speakers like you that make me shine in front of my clients. Thanks for being so easy to work with and a joy to have a part of our team. You were inspiring, motivating, informative, current, up to date, and it was one of those presentations you wish wouldn’t end.” Fidelity National Financial, Inc. |
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| “Rick's experience, research and knowledge of the financial services industry really showed through on the delivery of the presentation. The audience was able to walk away with not only actions steps for their business but a better understanding of how and what they need to improve upon.” Mutual Service |
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| “Rick definitely exceeded our expectations. He has an excellent stage presence and ability to keep the audience engaged. Rick did an excellent job weaving our sales culture into the overall presentation which made if very meaningful and relevant to the audience. I would not hesitate to refer Rick to anyone looking for a speaker.” Sky Financial Group |
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| “Very dynamic presentation requiring the participants to think about the changes, which must be made to remain competitive and successful.” Sodexho USA |
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| “You provided a very 'Fast and Furious' way of energizing our team to drive innovation in a commodity based business with low margins." Sodexho USA |
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| “Rick Barrera is a very professional and reliable speaker. Rick customizes his presentation to fit the needs of your audience and works closely with the planning team to ensure the company message is delivered.” Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America |
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| “Rick WOWed our Private Client Group and stimulated the management teams in attendance into re-examining their touch points and branding of their companies beyond my wildest dreams. We have never had such a flood of compliments from our Milestone Leadership Conference. Rick’s Over Promise and Over Delivery showcased Milestone as one whom also Over Promised and Over Delivered on our promise to host a great conference this year!” Milestone Risk Management & Insurance Services |
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| “I have sat through dozens of presentations over the past 30 years and Rick was one of the most refreshing and informative presenters I have ever listened to. He gave you a lot of take away to help you improve your business.” Notifier |
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| "I found your keynote speech on Overpromising and Overdelivering to be inspiring, engaging and thought provoking. By applying this concept, employees will be able to add value to Georgia-Pacific, their business units, and departments as well as to their own success through personal branding." Georgia-Pacific Corporation |
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| “Thank you for your presentation last Wednesday. You did an outstanding job, and the feedback was excellent. Your preparation really showed, and the audience was engaged. There were many good take-aways relevant to our business.” MedSource Technologies |
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| “Rick, it was our pleasure to have you part of our meeting and success! We received positive feedback from our members - they enjoyed your talk. You exceeded our expectations!” Affiliated Distributors |
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| “Rick’s program met our expectations exceptionally well and we received great feedback from the audience. He presented a very timely and pertinent message that the community took to heart. It got them energized to move forward in the right direction.”Pamela Lago, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation |
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| “YOU WERE THE HIT OF THE SHOW!! I can’t thank you enough for the TruCustom presentation. It hammered home the message we are diligently working to get in the marketplace. The fact that you seemed to have “grown up” in our business gave you instant credibility – and showed just how much preparation went into your presentation. It was really great, Rick, and we appreciate it very much!” Avid Medical |
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| “Your program was well received and you caused us to stop and think about how we could take our world class brand and ratchet it up to the next level!!” RE/MAX Ontario |
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| “You exceeded our expectations. Your presentation got people excited, but more importantly, it got them thinking. Their reaction was overwhelmingly positive-- your energy transferred to the audience.” Sonic Industries, Inc. |
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| “We surveyed our attendees and out of 50 respondents who rated your presentation, you received a 4.6 (with 5 being excellent). We heard many positive comments with the only negatives being attendees wished your presentation was longer so you had more time to cover material. We appreciated the effort you put into developing the presentation -- it was highly-tailored to the office furniture industry with concrete examples and that made a huge difference with the attendees.” Office Furniture Dealers Alliance |
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| “Rick, I have worked with a large number of professional speakers over the years and I have never had the pleasure of meeting anyone with the ability or possibly willingness to customize a program the way you did for our Stone Mountain/GCO Franchisees. Your Keynote presentation received rave reviews for both Corporate Staff and Franchisees. I truly hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again in the future.” Stone Mountain/GCO Flooring Outlets |
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| "The way you tailored your OPOD message to our audience was very impressive and right on target!" Hallmark Cards |
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| “The feedback I have received was positive. Everyone thought Mr. Barrera was lively and consistent with our company's message. He kept the attendee's engaged and prepared them for the upcoming learning map exercises.” RentWay Incorporated |
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| “Rick's presentation at our annual Business Conference really hit the mark! His understanding of our particular industry, the market challenges we're facing, and the specific objectives we have for our business were especially insightful. We will definitely find a way to bring Rick back.” Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement |
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| “Rick’s presentation helped secure my audience expectations for the 4th annual Executive SPECS Conference. His content was right on target and very informative. The outstanding interactive format helped involve my audience from start to finish. Bravo on a mission accomplished.” SPECS, Executive SPECS |
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| “Rick - You did a great job speaking at our sales rally. I know this because people were relating it to our business/brand several weeks afterwards. Thanks for your support!” Energy Sales, CHS Inc. |
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| “Thanks so much for your participation in our event! The team was very pleased with our guests' reactions to your presentation, and were beyond pleased at how well you incorporated our messaging into the content.” Ingram Micro |
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| “Rick’s presentation exceeded our expectations. The most valuable point he taught the audience was to work on their theme and purpose of their meeting on year out and to ensure that the message/theme is presented at each touch point. He did a great job of reinforcing his message throughout the presentation.” Convention Industry Council |
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| “Rick was on target, knew his audience and kept them engaged the whole time - especially when he hit on realities that were close to home. It's a great speaker who can make an audience look at themselves and start the wheels of change spinning, even when the change could be uncomfortable.” Travel Communications - AAA |
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| “In a world of ‘under promise--over deliver’, Rick attacks the paradigm with his ‘over promise--over deliver.’ Rick's customization of presentation is like nothing I have ever seen before.” The Davey Tree Expert Company |
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| “Rick Barrera’s presentation Over Promise, Over Deliver resonated well with each member of our audience-from finance to marketing to human resources. Each person walked away with something very tangible and understandable about how to differentiate your brand and why. His examples were excellent and entertaining.” Booth Creek Ski Resorts |
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| “The presentation was lively, professional and right on target when you are examining your key customer relationships. Rick glares the spot light on the difference between how you believe the customer experiences things and how your customer ACTUALLY experiences them. A truly engaging and beneficial experience.” InterContinental Hotels Group |
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| “Rick did an outstanding job of closing a very important leadership conference, with a critical topic for us!” Human Resources, Legrand North America |
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| “Rick Barrera really did his homework before meeting with my energy sales leadership team. This effort combined with his experience and engaging speaking style really helped us focus on developing ideas to create a more successful future.” CHS Cooperatives |
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| “The presentation was lively, professional and right on target when you are examining your key customer relationships. Rick glares the spot light on the difference between how you believe the customer experiences things and how your customer ACTUALLY experiences them. A truly engaging and beneficial experience.” InterContinental Hotels Group |
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| “Rick Barrera is a brilliant corporate strategist, unparalleled speaker, world class trainer, outstanding author and an extremely gifted individual. He is a true business partner that clearly understands customers and future trends that drives innovation. His incredible insight identifies the root issues and clearly defines the necessary actions to ensure your companies' success! Rick will be an extraordinary asset to your company and team! The Zerfoss Group |
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| “Rick’s presentation is not a generic one size fits all presentation. He customized the presentation to meet our unique retail model and then worked through our workshops to help us get started forming a positive branding message. Rick brings a passion to improving the customer experience by working through the process providing an outsider’s view that challenges what you think you are saying and what you may really be saying to the customer.” Northwest Company International |
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| “Rick’s presentation is not a generic one size fits all presentation. He customized the presentation to meet our unique retail model and then worked through our workshops to help us get started forming a positive branding message. Rick brings a passion to improving the customer experience by working through the process providing an outsider’s view that challenges what you think you are saying and what you may really be saying to the customer.” Northwest Company International |
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