Reviews of Our Speakers

“THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! They/we LOVED your presentation. Really hit them between the eyes. Sometimes CEOs get jaded, but you spoke directly to their nature, and they were captivated. And it was a pleasure for me to meet you personally after hearing about you for three years. Everything they said was true – and good, by the way!” –CEO Council of Tampa Bay, Inc.

“In the past four years it has been my job to find the guest speaker and I take it very seriously. The speaker must be funny, but not a comedian, he must be entertaining, but not an actor, and above all, the speaker’s message must apply to everyone. I know our sales people will think differently about people in jeans and sneakers. They will also be cognizant of positioning and never afraid of saying, “They come in a set.” Our leaders will be keenly aware of the difference between education and training, and everyone will remember your common sense approach to life’s challenges. I even had an employee ask for your address in order to write you. That, in 19 years is a first.” –Tasca Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.

“Nido’s program was terrific, proved by an abundance of accolades. The overall audience reaction was positive and I heard members of our board of directors repeating some of his jokes throughout the day. Nido captivated our audience with a delicate balance of wit and professionalism.” –Pennsylvania RV & Camping Association

“Nido’s presence as a speaker exemplifies the right mix of style and substance to captivate audiences. His moving messages moved our audience to reach beyond success – challenging our participants to reach for the path of significance in their life and business.” –Dynamic Directions

“Thank you for an inspiring and perfect presentation! It was my pleasure to work with you on this program, and the customers were very much impressed with the information that you delivered. You gave them just the defining points that they can use in their business.” –S.P. Richards Company

“Thank you so much for the great program you did for us! You are truly the best! You are a class act and one of the few people who is the same on the stage as off the stage. You truly preach what you practice! As Always, I’m looking forward to the next time.” –High Achiever’s Network

“What a presentation!! Thank you so much for an awe-inspiring gig in Chicago. Everyone at First Command is still singing your praises.” –First Command

“Nido Qubein was wonderful. The franchisees loved him and his message. He pulled at the heart strings of these small business owners and they really connected with his message. He spoke so passionately and the emotion he drew from the audience was impressive. He as well received a standing ovation (from a group of attendees who generally are not easily impressed or often get out of their seats for presenters).” –H&R Block

“I really don’t know when I have been so impacted by a speech. I have three children and I have already told them that I hope to get a copy of that presentation because I wanted them to hear it. I hope you realize what a gift you have. I traveled with a group of directors to this meeting and you were the ‘hit’ of the meeting. They were constantly bringing up something you said.” –Southwest Georgia Farm Credit

“Nido is an incredible speaker and my office continues to quote him almost every day. It is remarkable that one speaker could have such an effect. I could have listened to him all day.” –AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

“Nido’s common sense approach to business success is practical and enlightening. His challenge to conventional wisdom was both refreshing and thought-provoking. This seminar was a valuable investment of my time.” –United Federal Credit Union

“Nido Qubein was universally dynamic, and the audience was riveted to his every word including his words of wisdom – all delivered with a punch of humor that kept us all laughing. I could hardly control my laughter over his rich, but common sense insight. He received a standing ovation, and I have told my children all about High Point University.” –Advanced Equities Financial Corporation

“You were a huge success at our conference! The group was motivated, energized and entertained by your presentation. A few quotes I have heard: ‘The best speaker we have had in years!’ He grabbed the audience and kept our interest.’ He motivated and entertained a great mix.’ And many more. Thank you for helping to make our conference a great success!” —Nestle USA

“We were delighted to have had you at our Conference. As one participant stated, ‘we received a gift today’ – a truly marvelous gift and one that will resonate for some time. Thank you for your generosity of spirit and sharing your wisdom. Our Conference was a success due to your contribution! Wishing you all the best as you continue to live life with passion!”–FCC Services, Inc.

“Your presentation was very well received by all our attendees and just what we hoped for. It’s not every day that our speakers receive standing ovations.” –California Dental Association

“Peter Vidmar was absolutely charming and delightful. Many people commented that he was the highlight of the Conference!” –Toastmasters International

“Thank you for your most entertaining and inspiring presentation! As our opening keynote speaker, you set the bar for all those who followed you on the platform. The responses we have received from our attendees after the convention only verify that you made a lasting and memorable impression on our members. Peter, you inspired and energized them, while providing maximum entertainment our attendees expect from on opening keynoter.” –American Payroll Association

“Peter Vidmar was a great speaker! It was a different speaker for us than most…sports vs. a business slant. HOWEVER…everything Peter said you could make a business case for…very well. This was for an audience of business women and he STILL hit a home run…or scored a perfect 10. The action on the Pommel Horse was AWESOME!!” –Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce

“Our sincere thanks for a wonderful presentation that was so well received by all who were there.” –Insurance Conference Planners Association

“Thank you for being so approachable and easy to work with. Your presentation exceeded our expectations. I can’t think of anything that you could do to improve it. You were very good at bringing the audience up, taking them down, and adding humor to make your points. They loved it. The overall reaction to your program has been extremely positive and your presentation rated the highest on our survey. You also did an outstanding job of tailoring your approach to the message of the conference and our particular audience.” –Bekins Van Lines

“A Perfect 10!!! The program was absolutely impressive. We enjoyed listening to Peter and felt that we understand the journey.” –The Bergman Companies

“We cannot tell you how many times we heard our partners say that this was the single best industry event they had ever attended. And many of them shared that your performance was a highlight for them – energizing, relevant, and complete engrossing. The experience you bring as an Olympian and your ability to clearly communicate principals to achieving excellence is truly inspiring regardless of your industry or focus.” –Intuit

“Peter delivered an energetic and entertaining keynote that was a great opening to our event. The principles of Risk, Originality and Virtuosity are great tools that can be applied to any competitive situation, whether it’s athletics or business. Peter makes a compelling case for it and does so in an enjoyable way.” –National Bicycle Dealers Association

“Thought you would like to know that our meeting evaluations are in and you were a hit! Which made us look very smart in front of our customers…so as far as Comdata’s performance in inviting you: 10 for originality, 10 for virtuosity, and even though having you on our program was no risk at all, I still give us a 10 for a decision that was Rewarding! Many thanks.” –Comdata

“Working with Peter was fantastic. He took the time to prepare for the presentation, whether it was participating on a conference call with our team, to arriving ahead of time to meet people in the business and understand how it works. His presentation was extremely well received and he made himself available to meet and greet afterwards. Everything went perfectly!” –GE Consumer Finance

“We were so pleased with Peter’s presentation at our All Staff Together Day. He was great and our employees loved him and his performance. Kudos to Peter!” –Travis Credit Union

“Peter was brilliant!!!! All of the feedback was really positive and our CEO was really impressed by him. The topics he talked about were a perfect complement to the discussions that we had been having during the conference. Everyone that has commented has spoken about how “on point” he was with his messages, with the right mix of fun and self-deprecation.” –Beijing Olympics Sponsorship, BHP Billiton

“Peter definitely met and exceeded our expectations – his speech was great and very inspiring. His presentation was unique and the audience loved the message he sent.” —Alliance Data

“Thank you, Peter for joining us at Academy I in San Diego. Your presentation was awesome!” –Bachrach & Associates

“Congratulations on another fine performance. In fact, our entire team voted on Saturday and you scored another PERFECT 10!!! Thanks for being there for us and for your help in making our meeting a tremendous success. You were sensational and our people truly appreciated your presence and the message that you delivered.” –FoodSalesWest, Inc.

“Without a question, your performance was rated by the audience as the most dynamic and the most interesting! Our Chairman and CEO, Max Messmer said afterwards, ‘It was a 10!’ I would highly recommend your performance to any organization seeking a speaker who will get the audience really engaged!” —Robert Half International, Inc.

“Scott did another great presentation. He gets it and understood it was a strategic audience and adjusted accordingly.” –American Council of Life Insurers

“Scott’s passion and humor provided an eye opening look at technology, its influence on the future and how our company could build a roadmap to get ahead in the game. His presentation ROCKS!” –CenturyLink

“Scott did a great job and exceeded my expectations. He does his homework and knows his group before he gets there.” –American Council of Life Insurers

“We were very pleased with Scott’s performance. He was a hit with our attendees. Scott received an overall rating of 4.75 out of 5 on our evaluations – a definite win for us. Our thanks to you and especially Scott for working with us to make the 3rd North American Summit on Interpreting a resounding success!” –InterpretAmerica

“Scott Klososky is an excellent, no-nonsense, unafraid speaker on the topics of business, social and ecommerce technology strategies. He is direct, concise, and informed. He uses ‘cool tools’ in his presentations to drive messages home. This is the third appearance with our group in the last year!” –Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc.

“Thanks again for your AMAZING session you led during our Business & Leadership Conference. As I shared with you immediately after, I have never heard as much excitement generated by a single session in our 14-year history of offering this conference!” –National Systems Contractors Association

“Simply put, everything was well planned and worked out extraordinarily well. Scott did an exceptional job and was very thought provoking and entertaining, making all attendees begin to consider the impacts of social technology and the reason for inclusion in today’s business world.” –The Hite Company

“Scott Klososky delivered an insightful and thought provoking session that challenged the way our decision makers view the use of technology, in particular the internet, within their own businesses. Scott is an engaging presenter who is adept at describing cutting-edge technologies in terms that non IT-savvy business people can relate to and understand.” –Baker Tilly International

“Scott was the keynote speaker to a group of small business owners and executives at our 2011 executive retreat. His timeslot was not ideal, after an afternoon of golf, cocktails and dinner! He did a superb job of modifying his message to create interest, captivate their imagination while educating our group on the trends in social technology. As a result of this event, we engaged Scott for a Social Technology Boot Camp that provided attendees with a ‘deep-dive’ into his world. Both events exceeded our expectation and were right on target. Scott’s delivery style has just the right combination of style, personality and the subjects covered were immediately applicable! We will likely engage Scott again in the future!” –Mid-States Distributing Company, Inc.

“I can easily say that he not only was the best speaker at our event but the feedback was he was the best speaker we have ever had at one of our events. Scott did a brilliant job and I can’t wait to work with him again.” –Tech Data Corporation

“Once again, Scott provided an outstanding, relevant presentation that was well received. I am recommending him as our keynote speaker for next year! He is that good!” —NAFA

• “Great information, great presentation…how technology is being applied, what options people have, ways to leverage technology pre-, during and post- event.”
• “I learned a tremendous amount from this session. Very relevant and presented very well!”
• “Scott was so dynamic and kept us all interested in his presentation-he really was excellent and gave us great ideas.”
• “All information applicable to our current frame of reference; provided a well rounded program”

–Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)

• “This material is fascinating. I will endeavor to apply this to internal connections in our company as much as with external connections.”
• “Great timing. Great sense of humor and delivery! You can teach an old dog new tricks.”
• “A good wake-up call for how technology is proliferating society and business.”
• “Great presentation. Received actual tactics we can use today- thanks.”

–Georgia Tech College of Management

• “Just amazing. I’m certainly more focused now on what many of the key Technology topics and issues are.”
• “Lots of information to think about. Makes me appreciate where we are going with technology.”
• “Scott did a great job connecting with the partner group on the various uses of social media in business and our profession. This topic really resonated.”
• “Scott makes you think about how our business will change in the next 5-10-15 years and evaluate how prepared we as leaders are for it and how our industry is prepared.”

–Praxity

“Scott did not just meet our expectations, he surpassed them. He gave us lots of food for thought that was applicable to everyone in the audience. He also challenged us to think about the information, not just in a professional sense, but to integrate it into our personal perspective, as well. Scott was a home run!” –Society of Insurance Trainers & Educators

“Scotts presentation exceeded my expectations, was relevant and appropriate for our audience. He is a talented presenter and was well received. “Our Business Innovation Summit was a complete success due to our keynote speaker, Scott Klososky. His knowledge combined with entertaining presentation was perfect for our event!” –KDSI/Kearney Chamber

“I introduced Scott and facilitated the questions…let me say he was phenomenal! After talking with many people after the presentation, all said they are going to start exploring new social technologies to at least try to catch up with the modern times… Scott exceeded my expectations. One of the key points I took away from the message was the idea of social relevancy and that we must work on our personal web presence if we are to be taken seriously as a professional. The other idea that intrigued me was instead of individual authors, we are moving towards aggregators, using the crowd sourcing concept to write books. For anyone who needs to understand the trends in Social Technologies, you must see Scott Klososky – his program has opened my eyes to the importance of building a web presence and to consciously work on my personal social relevancy.” –Society of Insurance Trainers & Educators

“Scott spoke on time and technology. His message was very current. It was clear that the message was written specifically for our organization. The information was complete, but presented in a very easy to follow and understand way. I would bring him back again…only next time I will give him more time!” –NAFA Fleet Management Association

“Scott received very positive feedback. I believe our attendees would like to see him again based on their March response (below). I will be sending Scott’s information to the planners in our office with a high recommendation.

• Outstanding ideas
• Bring him back to speak!
• Great things to think about
• Excellent, great presentation!
• Very relevant
• Very cool to get the most current update on how outlets help/endanger you.
• Worth the whole seminar
• Awesome session! This was way more than anticipated
• Scott explained things in a way that made sense
• Outstanding content and information. Would like to have him back for more detail.
• I think he was blowing many people’s minds
• Great presentation – content/videos/slides combo
• A lot of info to apply in our business
• Great content – eye opener
• Great speaker. Great experience.
• Fantastic Information”

–Independent Payroll Providers Association

“Since hearing you present at the Career Tech conference, I added you to my FB and I am glad that I did. You are amazing on the articles that you cover on Social Media, which is our wave of the future. Keep up the good work! Look forward to hearing many more of your presentations. Keep posting.” –Attendee, Career Tech Conference

“Scott was great. I would highly recommend him. Great energy, well constructed talk, very interesting topic, extremely thought provoking.” –Automation Technologies Council

“I had the pleasure of attending a keynote session by Scott at the IFA convention in 2009. I was so excited not only to see him on the agenda once but twice this year! Scott provided a vision for Social Technology that everyone in the audience could embrace. He is an expert in the field and anyone looking to engage their audience should contact him immediately!” –Computer Explorers, ICED

“Scott was great and we truly enjoyed having him as a speaker. Here are some of the comments from audience members.
• I had no idea how much I did not know about technology.
• Very interesting. I thought the session would not be relevant, but it was.
• Excellent job of making me think about issues that are often ignored. I have definitely taken some action steps as a result of his presentation.” —Plante & Moran, PLLC

“Long story short, Scott was everything I envisioned and he pulled of what I asked him and then raised it a level or 2 by himself as he went even further. So for that….Tip of the Hat Scott Klososky and I believe our paths will not only cross again, I believe they will crisscross for years to come!” Read the entire review here: http://www.ricksblog.com/my_weblog/2009/04/a-public-thank-you-to-scott-klososky.html. –World Association of Domain Name Developers

“Scott accomplished in very short order what many others could not … a sense of urgency and wonder about what will a key driver for our industry – technology and the platforms to engage and connect our membership and attendees. To say that he was a tremendous hit at the MidAmerica Conference would miss the whole boat … he gave us a massive push into doing for ourselves and our stakeholders what is needed to become better meeting professionals.” –Meeting Professionals International

“Scott did a great job of speaking to entrepreneurs at our event! He spoke from a perspective of passion and determination about being a trailblazer in business and in life.” –OKStartUp.com, Oklahoma Department of Commerce

“Scott generated a huge amount of buzz at our conference. His ‘update’ on the impact of internet technologies on business-as-usual had everyone either stunned, stoked, or scared to death! You could feel and see and hear the audience involvement due to the unique interactive presentation techniques he used. He had a crowd of people around him for 30 minutes after his speech was over. And I overheard dozens of people talking about what actions they were going to take because of having their eyes opened by Scott.” —Service Management Group

“Your presentation was exceptionally received by our partners. Many personally told me how insightful and thought provoking your presentation was. Thank you for taking the time to not only present to our partner-group but also taking the time to prepare and personalize the presentation. On behalf of all our partners, we truly appreciate your presentation and insight on technology innovation.” –Plante & Moran

“Scott was the highest rated speaker for our Executive Leadership Conference — with cutting-edge information that took our executives to a place they never imagined. He totally engaged the audience, was meticulously prepared and presented thought-provoking ideas that challenged what we thought we knew. I would highly recommend him for any audience looking for state-of-the-art information technology. He is an exceptional speaker.” –International Franchise Association

“Although the concepts Scott presented were beyond the comprehension of most of the audience, he never lost their attention or interest. His easy going presentation style and logical way of unfolding his concepts combined to create a fascinating experience.” –Professional Administrative Co-Employers (PACE)

“Scott’s presentations far exceeded our objectives–and our expectations were high! The audience absolutely loved his sessions, as evidenced by the more than 150 requests Scott has received for his “Developing Gen Y Members for Life: Technology Required” session with his two children. That session, in particular, was astounding and very eye opening for our customers. Austin and Kristin were very impressive on stage with him. I will send Scott his evaluation remarks and scores as soon as they are compiled which should be in a few weeks. I can’t imagine anything Scott could have done to improve on his sessions! As word spreads about Scott, his endeavors and his talent, I’m sure he’ll have many credit union groups seeking him out.” —CUNA Mutual Group

“Thank you so much for serving as one of our speakers at the PACE convention. You opened our event, opened our minds and opened our eyes. You’re a great speaker and you honored us by being there – We appreciate it greatly.” –Professional Administrative Co-Employers (PACE)

“Scott is an excellent speaker with a vast knowledge of today’s technology options. He is adept at describing these technologies in terms that business people can relate too, even if they don’t consider themselves ‘techy’.” –American Land Title Association

“Working with Scott made us realize that the future happens at an increasingly rapid rate, and that our adaptiveness will determine our survival. He brings business and technology concepts together in a relevant way that very few people can do.” –Baker Tilly USA

“Howard – It was great having you as part of the seminar. You made a big hit with everyone there and for all the right reasons – an excellent presentation with content that was dead on target! We should always be so fortunate” –Defense Contract Management Agency

“We get your weekly emails and enjoy them very much. We have shared them with our new employees, who’ve joined since you spoke, and they’ve found them extremely valuable as well (and have themselves subscribed!). You have so much wonderful experience, and it’s really a gift that you take the time to share your learning and inspiration with others. We would certainly be very happy to have you back to speak at a future engagement – the reviews were AMAZINGLY and UNIFORMLY positive! You inspired us all!” –Discover Financial Services

“Howard, we really appreciated you taking time out of your incredibly busy schedule to address our group. They truly enjoyed your speech and are still talking about it!” –Farm Credit Bank of Texas

“It was our pleasure having you speak – we received A LOT of feedback on how much everyone enjoyed your presentation and how relevant the information you shared was to our current goal of putting our customers first in planning. You truly contributed to the success of our event and helped make it both enjoyable and memorable. We look forward to receiving your weekly e-mails and hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.” –Discover Financial Services

“Howard met our objectives in bringing a strong business case presentation to our group. Everything went very well, and I appreciated personally talking with Howard before the event.” –Illinois Bankers Association

“Howard was terrific! He exceeded our expectations. It was great that he was able to mingle with our group the night before the speech (reception and dinner) to get to know us personally. It was very clear that Howard had done his homework about our organization and that made a big difference. –Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

“I want to personally thank you for your appearance at the Bank’s Annual Planning Conference. The reviews are in and your presentation was rated as outstanding by the participants. The subject matter and your delivery really hit home with our leadership.” –Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

“Thank you for speaking to us last week. The feedback on you was delightfully positive. Your remarks and sense of humor were well received and I think our people came away with some new insights and feeling more positive about Union Bank’s future.” –Union Bank of California

“Howard is a master at using relevant stories to connect the audience to the important messages he’s sharing. Our team members appreciated his use of humor and story to help drive home the point.” –Washington Mutual

“Our folks have not stopped talking about your speech. They are revering you as a truly authentic leader. Thank you so much for helping make our event a success.” –BP North America Gas & Power

“Howard Putnam not only met our group’s expectations…he exceeded them. His story and message is genuine and he is an absolute pleasure to work with.” –CraigMichaels Inc.

“Your presentation Customer Service-Successful Strategies through Turbulence received excellent reviews from our attendees. They found your presentation motivational and inspiring. As we face the challenges ahead for NASA and our programs, it was very enlightening as well as timely to hear how you managed Southwest Airlines through some very difficult times. The many points you made will assist moving forward in our strategic planning.” –Occupational Health Support Office – Dynamac Corporation

“Howard helped our leaders get out of our “box” by discussing challenges and difficult changes that the airlines industry and certain companies have gone through and how they succeeded (or failed). It was an easy leap to see how the business challenges they faced have similarities to our own, and how strong, inspirational leadership rises above the challenges to ensure success.Further, his message is one of not just accepting change and playing the game as we know it, but rather rising to the challenge and changing the way the game is played. From his personal stories and with his charming wit, Howard inspired us all to give our very best every day and enjoy ourselves while we’re doing it.” –Gulf Power Company

“Howard, a huge thank you for speaking at the RTO Symposium. Your speech was well received and referred to throughout the rest of the event.” –The Structure Group

“Howard Putnam was the best professional speaker I have ever had the privilege to work with. He took the time up front to gain a solid understanding of our industry and our business goals. His presentation approach hit on the specific goals we were trying to accomplish at this meeting. His style is one that makes you want to listen. His views on people, vision and ethics is sorely needed today. If you want to end your conference with an everlasting bang, Howard Putnam is your man.” –DuPont Performance Coatings

“We want thank you so much for speaking with us. “I’ve already started to get feedback from the week and many associates have commented on how inspiring and down-to-earth you were. I have to echo these sentiments and say you were the perfect fit!” –Masterfoods USA

“First, thanks for the great job you did on our behalf. You are a true professional and I cannot begin to tell you how many great things I’ve heard regarding your keynote. The way you incorporated Bob and Cos throughout the speech made it seem as though you are old friends. I wish all speakers took their responsibilities with as much dedication as you do…. Again, thanks for all you did on our behalf. Our CEO mentioned it was the best Kick-off in company history. You are a major reason why.” –BMC Software, Inc.

“The presentation by Howard Putnam was perfectly tailored for our group. He managed to hit all the points I had asked him to emphasize and did it in a convincing manner. He was interesting, funny and held the attention of our audience. We were very happy we had selected Howard to make the keynote address at our annual convention.” –American Concrete Pipe Association

“Wow, Howard is an amazing man! Your speech was inspirational and motivated the attendees at the event. I believe you touched the way both manufacturers and retailers conduct their business in the future!” –Western Shoe Retailers Association

“Thank you for a great presentation! It’s presentations like yours that help to make the conference a success. Also, I wanted to thank you for customizing it for IREM, it really made a difference. We were truly impressed!” –Institute of Real Estate Management

“Howard is an outstanding speaker who delivers the message, with the added bonus of being the easiest, most pleasant speaker to work with in advance that I’ve encountered in my 15 years of hiring presenters. He was a great speaker with good audience rapport. The audience loved his presentation and several folks said he was our best speaker ever.” –Director of Corporate Communications, CHS, Inc.

“Howard’s presentation was the perfect mix of some of the steps to his success, a dose of reality as to the current business climate, and the importance of nurturing our youth by exposing them to the business side of life.” –Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest

“He was rated as excellent in our post-meeting survey. The participants were absolutely engaged in his presentation and I found them quoting him in the following workshops. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a strong speaker that speaks from the gut. I think the attendees will definitely think about who they hire differently, how to shift the paradigm of doing things and more than anything saw some insight on how fun business can be while being serious. His insights fit perfectly into our meeting’s theme “Own the Business.” –Talecris Plasma Resources

“Your attendance at the dinner and your keynote address—which received overwhelming positive feedback—were major contributing factors to the success of InVest48. Solid leadership, innovative approaches, and remaining member-focused will get our credit unions through future obstacles. Thank you for conveying that message so strongly.” –Ohio Credit Union League

“Thanks for your succinct and thoughtful presentation at the Get Motivated seminar in Portland. Your message truly hit the heart of good business practice and impacted me more than anything else that was said that day.” –Attendee, Get Motivated

“On behalf of the entire Ash Brokerage team, I would like to thank you for the message you delivered at our Spring Summit. You were entrusted to set the tone and kick off the meeting with a powerful message to our most successful clients, and you certainly did not disappoint! You brought thoughtful perspectives and ideas our clients will not soon forget. In fact, one client remarked that it was ‘very refreshing to listen to someone who is truly one of the last sincere, genuine, honest and hard-working executives who does the things that make a real difference in people’s lives.’ I cannot thank you enough for opening our conference on such a compelling note!” –Ash Brokerage

“It was a real pleasure having you join us. Your remarks were great and we have received many positive comments. Thank you for taking the time to prepare. It was obvious you took the time to get to know us.” –Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia

• “I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Putnam’s presentation. It was the best general session of the week, in my opinion.”
• “I honestly enjoyed listening to every word. He was great!”
• “A great draw, and a very good business speaker.”
• “Great speaker, very motivational w/good information”
• “Wish we had more time with him.”
• “Excellent topic and dynamic speaker”

—International Institute of Municipal Clerks

“We really appreciate your participation in our Tech Select Conference. Feedback from the event has been very positive. In fact, several of the members who have attended many of the conferences over the years have said the Miami Conference was one of the best we have had over the 10 years that we have been doing them. Your message was relevant and timely and tied in perfectly with the other speakers. I trust and hope we get the chance to work together again in the future.” –Tech Data Corporation

“Howard was an essential part of our success at the Business Clubs of America Breakfast Series. He successfully engaged the audience and exceeded expectations through humorous and witty delivery of his presentation, spent additional time with members and shared business insights and personal experiences. Stories of his days as CEO of Southwest Airlines were applicable to the BCA members in conveying the message that the people of an organization are a vital ingredient in the success of any company. I would recommend Howard Putnam without hesitation, and would hire him again if the opportunity presented itself.” –Business Clubs of America – Philadelphia Chapter

“I have to pass onto you that I have had more attendees than I can count come up to tell me how much they loved your presentation. It was a huge hit. I think it was also a very good message for this group to hear. We often have all our speakers concentrating on industry issues and not always looking at qualities like leadership. I found it inspiring and a lot of our members told me they thought the same.” –Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association

“Howard was insightful, humorous, witty and full of stories that make people realize how important the little things are and that business is all about the people as much as it is all about products and services. He was very relatable. I think Howard was at his strongest when he tied a moral to a story, everyone likes little tidbits of behind the scenes insights, especially from a brand they either admire or use on a frequent basis. The coordination between our staff and Howard’s representatives was very seamless.” –BCA Philadelphia

“What a great presentation this morning. I’m glad we were able to retain you for the breakfast series and appreciated the opportunity to get to know you better. All the best in 2010 and look forward to receiving a copy of your book.” –Business Clubs America

“We loved working with you all so very much!!! Howard is such a professional – and even though he is so very successful and accomplished, he is still so approachable and warm.  We really appreciated that.” —Baskow and Associates

“Thank you so much Howard. We appreciate your contribution to the success of the Las Vegas Market. This was the very first time we hosted a keynote speaker…your content and the quality of your presentation was stellar and we feel fortunate to have had you! Thanks again and it was a pleasure to work with you.” —World Market Center Las Vegas