I’ve sat in a lot of conference seats, just like you. I’ve listened to speakers who blew my mind… and some who made me check my watch every five minutes.
If you’re planning an event, you already know—a great speaker can make or break the experience.
But what actually makes a speaker great?
Spoiler alert: It’s not just energy, hype, or a catchy PowerPoint.
1. Experience > Theory
A great speaker doesn’t just teach from books—they teach from battle scars.
Motivation is nice, but what your audience really needs is something they can use when they walk back into work on Monday.
When I speak about sales, I’m pulling from 5,000 cold calls and 9,000 pitches—not something I read in a sales training manual.
When I talk about entrepreneurship, I share lessons from starting, growing, and selling companies.
When I tell stories about financial crimes, they come straight from my podcast, where we’ve studied some of the wildest fraud cases in history.
Real stories. Real mistakes. Real takeaways.
2. Humor + Honesty = Engagement
Let’s be honest—most people don’t come to an event ready to be lectured.
A great speaker has to win the audience over. And the fastest way to do that? Make them laugh.
Humor breaks down walls. It makes people listen. It makes ideas stick.
The best keynotes are part TED Talk, part stand-up comedy, and part business masterclass.
I keep things real. I make people laugh. And I make sure they leave smarter than when they walked in.
3. The Message Has to Matter
Motivation without application is just hype that fades in 24 hours.
A great keynote leaves people with:
✅ A new way to think about their work
✅ Tangible strategies they can apply immediately
✅ A fresh perspective that sticks with them
Whether I’m speaking to sales teams, entrepreneurs, or corporate leaders, I build every talk around what they need—not just what I want to say.
So… What Makes a Great Keynote Speaker?
✔ Someone who speaks from experience, not just theory.
✔ Someone who keeps people laughing, engaged, and actually listening.
✔ Someone who delivers real value—not just motivational quotes.
I don’t do fluff. I don’t do cookie-cutter speeches.
But if you want a keynote speaker who will make your audience think, laugh, and leave with ideas they’ll actually use—let’s talk.
Book me for your next event. Let’s make it unforgettable.
Leave a Reply