Founded in 1988, FIVE STAR Motivational Speakers Bureau (http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/) one of the most preferential authorities in speaker representation, with the exceptional ability complement organizations events and programs. Our goal is to help our clients produce commanding meeting experiences and messages using our connection to over 18,000 motivational, business, keynote speakers & trainers, celebrity speakers, athletes, emcees, entertainers, and more. FIVE STAR Motivational Speakers has a reputation for personable and quality service, proactive marketing, and the “perfect fit” placements. For over 20 years and more than 17,000 events our mission has been the same, to make your needs more important than ours. Without any obligation to book a small group of professional speakers, sky’s the limit in finding the perfect motivational business leadership speaker or entertainer to match your group, location, and budget. We are one of the only speaker bureaus still offering live motivational, leadership, and keynote speaker and entertainer showcases (http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/speakers-trainers-special-events/live-speakers-showcases.aspx) instead of only relying on video. We do this because our customers tell us they love seeing speakers live.
FIVE STAR (http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/) Speaker Spotlight Newsletter – Issue 05, November 2007
We are excited to bring you Issue 5 of our e-newsletter, SPOTLIGHT, full of exciting new ideas for your upcoming events. You'll see hot speakers, meeting planning tips, book reviews and quotes. FIVE STAR has worked on over 15,000 events with corporations, associations, governmental agencies, non-profits and educational institutions. We speak to your success bringing world-class resources to propel your people and the growth of your organization. We look forward to continuing our relationship with you! Next year we will celebrate our 20th year in business! Stay tuned for all of the exciting upcoming events.
We're sure you are getting ready for the holidays - let us know if we can help you find the perfect entertainer for your holiday parties or celebratory events! We can help you find the perfect speaker within your price range. (See also http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/international-speakers-trainers-bureau/speakers-trainers-news.aspx)
Enthusiastically,
Steve Gardner, Partner
Paul Schmidt, Partner
Five Star Speakers About Us: http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/international-speakers-trainers-bureau/about-us/about-us.aspx
Hot Speaker
John Schuster, Leading Green: Saving the Planet with Everyday Action
The tipping point has been passed.
From global warming to gas mileage, from carbon footprints to Wal-Mart’s green campaign, the drive to live sustainably is upon us from every angle. As in every opportunity, there are both dangers and possibilities that we face and create that did not exist even a few years ago.
In Leading Green, John Schuster explores the real opportunities we have to live in harmony with green principles as companies, citizens, communities, and family members... more on Green Speaker John Schuster
Fee range - 7,500 +
Travels from Missouri
Featured Business and Leadership Speaker’s Book Review
Nate Booth, Tiger Traits
Tiger Traits: 9 Success Secrets You Can Discover from Tiger Woods to Be a Business Champion
Read the book review and contact FIVE STAR for your free autographed copy of Tiger Traits. Act now! This is a limited time offer to the first 30 people who respond!....more on Author Nate Booth
Fee range - $8,500-$9,500+
Travels from Nevada
Musical Entertainment
Tonic Sol-fa
Although they are simply four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa has spent the past decade on the road carving their niche as the nation's top vocal group. In that time, this quartet has been named one of the top five must see groups in America, has been awarded numerous original song and album awards in pop, gospel and holiday genres, appeared on NBC's Today Show and in the pages of Newsweek magazine. Outings with Jay Leno, Shawn Colvin, Lonestar and Garrison Keillor have propelled album sales to more than 1,000,000 copies (mostly sold from the back of their trailer!) and have earned the group thousands of intensely loyal fans... more on Acoustic Geniuses Tonic Sol-Fa
Fee range - $7,500+
Travels from Minneapolis
FIVE STAR Sports Celebrity
Emmitt Smith
Known for his tremendous abilities as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and three-time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt Smith has also found success in both business and entertainment endeavors. Recently dubbed the “King of effortless cool” by Dancing with the Stars judges, Emmitt made a name for himself winning the title of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars Champion.... more on Motivational Speaker Emmitt Smith
Fee range - $20,000 +
Travels from San Francisco, California
BELIEVE:
John Wood- Founder of Room to Read
Few individuals choose to walk away at the height of their corporate career to dedicate their life to a social cause.
At age 35, John Wood did just that - quitting his position as Microsoft's Director of Business Development for the Greater China Region in order to found Room to Read. He has never looked back.
John's career at Microsoft spanned 1991 to 1999, where he ran significant parts of Microsoft's international business, as the Director of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division, Director of the Internet Customer Unit for Microsoft Australia, and Director of Marketing for Microsoft Australia ...more on Author John Wood
Fee range - $20,000 +
Travels from San Francisco, California
CONNECT:
Lon Safko
Lon S. Safko is an American Innovator, entrepreneur, computer systems guru and motivator. Lon Safko may well be the most interesting person you will ever meet and is writing the first book on Social Media by using resources from Social Media... more on Motivational and Technology Speaker Lan Safko
Fee range - $7,500 +
Travels from Phoenix, Arizona
INSPIRE:
Willie Jolley
Willie Jolley is “America’s Premier Celebrity Speaker – Singer – Author… Inspiring Millions with Music & Motivation!” He is an award winning speaker, a world-class singer, and a best selling author and media personality all in one person! He specializes in Accelerating Success and Growing Businesses by Growing People, Performance and Profits.
Willie Jolley was recently inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. Willie was recently asked to be the speaker of record for Ford Motor Company's first phase... more Motivational Humorist Willie Jolley
Fee range - $18,000 +
Travels from Washington D.C.
GROW:
Justin Menkes
In an overwhelming world of self-help leadership advice, what are the unchanging fundamentals that really make a difference?
It's a crucial question- one that inspired Dr. Menkes to embark upon ten years of research into the topic. Working with the late Peter Drucker, Justin Menkes endeavored to unravel the mystery behind star executive performance. He soon discovered that relying upon our preconceived notions of great leadership had confounded, confused, and led us astray. His most startling finding was that there are specific fundamentals universal to success, but we consistently overlook them. What’s more, these lessons can be understood and incorporated into anyone’s behavior... more Motivational and Organizational Development Speaker Justin Menkes
Fee range - $25,000 +
Travels from Los Angeles, California
CELEBRATE:
Judson Laipply
The number # 1 viewed video on YouTube as well as the most downloaded video in the history of the Internet, Judson's Evolution of Dance has become world-famous. Judson has a message that works for all audiences, Life is Change, that ties in humor, motivation... more Motivational Humorist Judson Laipply
Fee range - $11,000 +
Travels from Cleveland, Ohio
Nancy Lauterbach
Meet Nancy Lauterbach, an essential member of our vibrant sales team, as well as the founder of FIVE STAR. Nancy has been in the business nearly 20 years and is one of our leading account executives... more on FIVE STAR Founder, Nancy Lauterbach
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