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 Speaker Spotlight Newsletter – Issue 09, June 2008
FIVE STAR Motivational Speakers (http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/) is honored to be celebrating our 20th year in business in 2008. We could not have made it if not for our thousands of outstanding clients and for that; we can only say Thank You! By the end of this year, nearly 3.6 million people will have attended a meeting or event of a FIVE STAR motivational speaker or entertainer. 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! We look forward to continuing our relationship with you! (See also http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/international-speakers-trainers-bureau/speakers-trainers-news.aspx)
FIVE STAR Speakers is your ticket to a meeting audiences will LOVE and a message they will LIVE!
We match your needs with world-class resources to ensure your group will BELIEVE in your message, INSPIRE your leaders, CONNECT with customers, GROW your business ... and CELEBRATE!
Whatever the topic, the industry, the audience, the budget, or the timeline ... we know the proven motivational speakers and more who will make you look great! We Speak to Your Success!
What can we do for you?
Steve Gardner, Partner
Paul Schmidt, Partner
Five Star Speakers About Us: http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/international-speakers-trainers-bureau/about-us/about-us.aspx
P.S Do not forget we have a LIVE Motivational, Business, and Keynote Speakers; Entertainers Showcase this Fall - November 5 in Chicago and November 6 in Kansas City! Contact us for more information!
Hot Speaker
Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder, Apple Computer
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for the past three decades, Steve Wozniak helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. For his achievements at Apple Computer, Steve was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America's leading innovators...more on Business Speaker, Steve Wozniak
Fee Range: $65,000 +
Travels From: San Francisco, California, USA United States of America
Featured Business and Leadership Speaker’s Book Review
Ken Blanchard & Don Hutson, One Minute Entrepreneur
The One Minute Entrepreneur: The Secret to Creating and Sustaining a Successful Business. Blanchard & Hutson tell the inspiring story of one man’s challenges in creating his own business. Through a powerful and engaging narrative, we confront many of the typical problems all entrepreneurs face in starting up their business, from finding new sources of revenue to securing the commitment of their people and the loyalty of their customers...more on Leadership Speaker, Ken Blanchard
Fee Range: $70,000 +
Travels From: San Francisco, California, USA United States of America
Musical Entertainment
Larry G. Jones - Impressionist & Corporate Entertainer
Larry G Jones has headlined his own one-man show in Las Vegas for over 6 years and 1500+ shows. His classically trained 4-octave voice recreates a huge variety of amazingly ‘dead-on’ impressions of Billboard’s greatest singers and songs. Larry's high energy show combines physical comedy, hilarious song parodies, props, and audience interaction. Mix in a dash of celebrities, a pinch of presidents, add an opera song, and it’s no wonder Larry’s show ends with standing ovations for corporate clients like Hewlett Packard, Taco Bell, and Best Buy.. more on Corporate Entertainer and Impressionist, Larry G. Jones
Fee Range: $10,000 +
Travels From: New York, New York, USA, United States of America
FIVE STAR Sports Celebrity
Nikki Stone - Motivational, Celebrity, & Sports Speaker
At the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing. What made this performance so unbelievable was the fact that less than two years earlier, a chronic injury prevented Nikki from standing, much less walking or skiing off a 12-foot wall of snow that launches aerialists 5 stories into the air...more on Celebrity Sports Speaker, Nikki Stone
Fee Range: $7,500 +
Travels From: New York, New York, USA, United States of America
BELIEVE:
Anthony Galie - Motivational Speaker
Anthony Galie is a psychotherapist, author of the book "Take Control of Your Subconscious Mind," keynote speaker and professional trainer on the "Subconscious Aspects of Business." He is a three time speaker at the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, one of a very few accorded that honor. And in 2006 he was named one of "The 26 Hottest" speakers by Successful Meetings Magazine... more on Motivational Speaker, Anthony Gaile
Fee range - $7,500 +
Travels from Orlando, FL
CONNECT:
Bob Bloom - Business & Leadership Speaker
Robert H. Bloom is a widely respected authority & keynote speaker on business growth. As an entrepreneur, he grew a local advertising agency into a successful national agency. As US Chairman and CEO of Publicis Worldwide, the centerpiece of the $4.6 billion global marketing services company, he helped craft and implement the growth strategies of some of the world’s largest companies and brands. At Publicis, Bloom managed over 1000 employees, 12 US offices, and a roster of clients including BMW, L’Oreal, Nestle’, TGI Friday’s, Whirlpool, Zales Jewelers, and T-Mobile. He directed the launch of numerous brands that have become household names such as Southwest Airlines, Nestle’ Juicy-Juice, T-Mobile US, Novartis’ Theraflu and Triaminic....more on Business & Leadership Speaker, Bob Bloom
Fee range - $20,000 +
Travels from New York, NY
INSPIRE:
Karyn Buxman - Motivational & Inspirational Speaker
Karyn Buxman provides audiences with insights cleverly disguised as humor. She proves that humor goes to the bottom-line—both in the corporate world and in people’s personal lives—by inspiring audiences to live life “Amazed & Amused.” A keen observer of the human condition, she is a humorist in the tradition of Mark Twain. A cutting-edge researcher, she studies human nature in the tradition of Oliver Sacks. Karyn is a motivational speaker, bestselling author (“Chicken Soup” books and “Amazed & Amused”), a business consultant (founder of The HumorLab), and a 20-year platform professional (member of the Speakers Hall of Fame)...more on Motivational & Leadership Speaker, Karyn Buxman
Fee range - $15,000 +
Travels from San Diego, CA
GROW:
Eric Spencer - Business, Leadership Speaker
Eric Spencer is a 29-year-old best-selling author of Get Between The Covers: Leave A Legacy By Writing A Book, radio show host for his show, The Creative Mind Behind with Eric Spencer, which discusses creativity and innovation in their many states and their results on our society, and a CFO of a notable hedge fund, and the next great motivator for his generation...more on Business & Leadership Speaker, Eric Spencer
Fee range - $7,500 +
Travels from New York, NY
CELEBRATE:
Chris Bliss - World-Class Juggler & Entertainer
Chris Bliss is a YouTube phenomenon! World-class stand-up comedy, with a high-energy closer that brings the house down: Chris Bliss is two of the best in one outstanding performer. One of America's best stand-ups, you've seen Chris on Comedy Central, Letterman, and the Tonight Show, where Jay Leno has called him "one of the brightest comedians around". Delivering his "smart comedy for the information age", it's no surprise that he's also become a favorite with America's top companies. Most recently, the Youtube video of Chris's 'amazing juggling finale' went viral to the tune of over 50 million downloads, becoming one the internet's most popular ever. Chris Bliss - two of the best....more on Motivational Entertainer, Chris Bliss
Fee range - $13,000 +
Travels from Los Angeles, CA
Bill Coe
Meet Bill Coe, an essential member of our vibrant sales team! Bill is one of our newest team members and has been with FIVE STAR for almost one year...more on FIVE STAR Account Executive, BILL COE
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