Motivational Speaker Brad Montgomery

Testimonials  — What do his clients say about his Keynotes?

Note from Brad:   We are still waiting to get a polished testimonial video out with these testimonials.  In the meantime, here’s something to get you started.  Rough, I admit.  But it gets the point across.

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For the rest of you readers, here is a transcript:

Next Speaker:    So I’ve seen Brad perform at ISTE technology training ( for educators and education) in Texas.  And then he came all the way out to California for us to do a presentation at a motivational session for all of our staff, approximately 200 staff.  And it has been fantastic both times.  Brad brought energy, he brought little common sense and wisdom for us to use.  What I told Brad earlier is he inspired me to do things a little bit differently in the region that I manage and just try to keep things light and have a good time and inspire others to do the same.  My name (Continue Reading…)

Brad loves working with sponsors.   And Sponsors LOVE Working with Brad.

What are the details?

Having trouble meeting Brad Montgomery’s speaking fee?  No sweat…. bring in a sponsor.  They’ll help with the fee, and they’ll beg to do it again next year.  Because Brad has a Black Belt at making sure your sponsors get a huge bang for your buck.

Best of all…. your audience will love you..

Audiences crave top caliber speaks.  But they will NOT put up with a commercial.   If your speaker doesn’t know how to properly help communicate the sponsor’s message without offending the audience, you’ve failed.   But lucky you, Brad’s great at this balance and knows how to make everybody happy.

The secret is twofold.

First, Brad gets to know your sponsors.  REALLY gets to know your sponsors.  He’ll work with them offline to make sure he fully understands their product and/or service.  He’ll know why it’s so fabulous.  Or cutting edge.  Or a great deal.

And best of all, he’ll know the exact talking points or individual messages your sponsors want to communicate to your audience.  And he’ll make sure these points make it into his (Continue Reading…)

What?!  A Free Motivational Speaker? No Way!

If you want funny motivational speaker Brad Montgomery to speak free for one of your charity organizations it’s easy—  just book Brad at full fee for your organization,  then Brad will work with one of your favorite charitable or pet organizations for free.    Maybe your kid goes to school that needs Brad’s special blend of motivation and comedy?  Or maybe you’re affiliated with a survivors group?  The local food bank?  Or a  home for special needs kids? A support group?  Or your church, synagogue or mosque?   No sweat.. Brad will work with that organization for free.

Here’s how it works. Brad will speak for your organization as usual.  Then, during that same trip, Brad will speak to your charitable organization. If  you’re looking for a top notch funny motivational speaker for your Rotary event, the staff at your local school, or any special group or organization  that deserves something special but doesn’t have the budget for it, here’s your chance to make a splash.

It’s Brad — two for one!   Book Brad

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100% Guaranteed, Iron-clad Money Back Guarantee

Here’s my policy about my motivational speaking: if you don’t like what I do for your organization, I’ll give you your money back. Simple, huh? I’ve been professionaly speaking for over 20 years. Yes, I have had wild programs. Yes, I’ve had some hilarious and weird stuff happen on the platform. But I’ve NEVER had a client ask for their money back. Never. But if they would have asked, I’d have given it back no problem. So if that is my informal agreement with myself, why not make it formal?

So here it is again: If you are not satisfied with what I offer, I’ll give you your money back.

To be honest, if I were planning a meeting or convention, knowing that I could re-coup a lousy speaker’s fee would be the least of my worries. (Let’s face it, if you’re planning even a small meeting you have some huge investments OTHER than the speaker to make.)  If I were you, I’d be more worried about whether my speaker can deliver. (Continue Reading…)

A Personal Invitation from Your Keynote Speaker?

Imagine being able to send an email to your folks with this note: “Click this link to see a 40 second invitation from our keynote speaker.”

They’ll click.  Excitement builds.  Attendance goes up.  Curiosity is satisfied.  Everybody is happy.

What is it?

Brad has found that a unguarded, relaxed video is WAY more successful than a super-polished video. The welcome video is a cross between a voice message and a YouTube-style webcam video. In other words, it isn’t formal. Brad won’t rehearse it. There might be “ums” and “ers” in it. In this video Brad won’t come off like a spokes-model. (For several reasons, not even counting the “no hair” one.)

Social networkers have proven that off-the-cuff is better. The studies are exceptionally clear: perfect gets less results. The goal is to invite your audience in a very personal, very “real” way. We are not going for an Oscar. Our goal is to make a personal connection to the individuals in your organization. And these videos have been very successful in doing just that.

It’s Simple

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You’ve reviewed all the promotional materials, you’ve watched all the videos, and you’re confident that you’ve picked the perfect speaker for your upcoming meeting. But you’re not quite ready to sit back and relax. There are still a few things you need to do to ensure that your speaker provides the kind of event that attendees will rave about for a long time to come!

8 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Speaker

Once you’ve selected that perfect speaker, follow up with these eight tips for getting the most out of your investment:

1. Send your speaker lots of information about your meeting

Send your speaker lots of information about your organization and upcoming meeting.

Most professional speakers today provide pre-program questionnaires for you to complete. And while completing a lengthy questionnaire might seem like one more hassle in your day, it will pay off in a highly relevant presentation, tailored to your program’s needs. The more information you provide, the better. Your prospective speaker can always “edit down,” but he or she can’t ever “edit up”!

2. Partner with your speaker for the best results

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Turn your Trade Show into a FUNvention

by Ronald P. Culberson, MSW, CSP
Director of Everything!, FUNsulting, etc.

I showed up the night before my presentation to the Florida Division of the American Cancer Society and made my way to the ballroom for dinner. In the lobby, I encountered a man in a leopard outfit. As I turned the corner on the second floor, I saw a woman dressed up as a lion. I immediately checked my contact sheet to make sure I was in the right location.

It turns out that the theme for the evening was “Welcome to the Jungle”, and the meeting planners had organized team skits, a Tarzan yelling competition and a “Jane” costume contest for men only! The evening was a rousing success with lots of humor and a wonderful sense of camaraderie.

Researchers have referred to humor as a social lubricant because of the way it brings people together and helps to reduce tension. Since trade shows and conventions are for bringing people together, any activity that generates laughter is a great addition to the typical conference agenda. Here are examples to turn the mundane into fundane:

Make routine activities funny

Fairfax County, Virginia's Public Library has a funny nametag contest (Continue Reading…)

5 Tips For Making Humor A Hit At Your Next Event

By Karyn Buxman, MSN, CSP, CPAE

“We need something to liven up our conference. Like a humorist. Whom would you suggest?” It’s wonderful when the phone rings with a potential client who is looking for some humor. But before making your final decision, do a little humor homework. Here are five tips to make your next choice a home run.

What’s the audience’s humor style? Some prefer intellectual humor. Others like visual humor or even slapstick. One of the ways to ascertain this is to ask about whom they’ve used in the past. There are speakers in the industry with the good-clean-humorous, storytelling style like Bill Cosby. There are others with the off-the-wall, zany style of Robin Williams. Some have the clown like abilities of Lucille Ball. Others have an understated style like Bob Newhart or Steven Wright.

What are the group demographics? Ask any humorist and they will probably tell you that the easiest audience is a room full of middle-aged women. Their laughter is uninhibited and they are eager to be entertained. Start adding men to the group and the dynamics change. An all female audience will laugh much more readily (Continue Reading…)

Why hire a professional Emcee or Master of Ceremonies??

Why you should hire a professional Master of Ceremonies (MC, Emcee)

By: Brad Montgomery, professional (and funny!) Master of Ceremonies

Do you want your convention or business meeting to rock? Really want a professional and

smooth program? Want to make sure that even the most important (and sometimes very dry) information has everybody’s full attention? Then hire a professional Emcee!

An often overlooked aspect of any convention is the potential role of a professional master of ceremonies. In addition the obvious benefits of time management and organization, an emcee can liven up any series of presentations with enlightening introductions and witty, on the spot humor. Whether you’re entertaining thousands or presenting tedious and technical reports at a business gathering, an MC is an asset you definitely want to embrace.

Time Management

All too often business meetings and corporate conventions run late due to longwinded speakers. A talented emcee can change all that. Any corporate emcee will ensure that your speakers limit their presentations to the time alloted by personally discussing the performances with each and every person you’ve brought to present. Furthermore, your day will proceed seamlessly as your (Continue Reading…)

Funny is better!

Why choose humorous motivational speakers over corporate motivational speakers?

By Brad Montgomery CSP

Your group already knows it: humorous motivational speakers are more fun and more effective than business or corporate motivational speakers. And people learn best when whey are having fun; when they are laughing. If you want your group to thank you… book a humorist motivational speaker!

I am a (hopefully) funny motivator. And I don't mind admitting that I don't teach any new business philosophies. I don't speak on any new corporate secrets or techniques. I'm not gonna tell anybody who moved MY cheese… and I'm not gonna tell ya how to swim with any sharks. But I will get your group feeling good again. Good about themselves, about your meeting, about your business. And most importantly, I'll get them feeling good about their future.

In my opinion business or corporate motivational speakers are wonderful. And often they are the right choice. But my clients tell me over and over again that business motivational speakers speak in the typical manner employees hear daily. In fact, employees hear it so often, they begin to tune it out and future messages are lost. To really get a point across, companies need (Continue Reading…)