Business, Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Keynote, and Motivational Speakers Newsletter


	Issue 17, December 2009 FIVE STAR Recommends: Jim Jacobus - Dreams Really Do Come True The story that positively impacted the world. FREE Assessment: Gregg Lederman - Leading authority on behavior-based branding and employee performance who is fanatical about ensuring a consistent customer experience. Hot Speaker: Sam Richter - An award-winning marketing and sales coach, Sam Richter is one of the world's for most experts on finding online information to Know More! than the competition, and how to use information to provide amazing client value. Ask an Expert: Jay Baer - One of the world's most popular social media bloggers and consultants. Creator of the 7-step social media strategic planning methodology, and creator of the Twitter 20 series of live Twitter interviews. Entertainment: Brian Olsen - Art in Action. Book Review: Nikki Stone - "When Turtles Fly: Secrets of Successful People Who Know How To Stick Their Necks Out" Sports Celebrity: Nick Lowery - Former NFL kicker, diversity, team-building and leadership focus Motivational Speakers Bureau Team Member: Nancy Lauterbach, Co-founder and Account Executive at FIVE STAR Believe: John Sileo - Award-winning author and two-time victim of identity theft, John Sileo specializes in helping organizations protect their employees and valuable data assets from identity theft. Connect: David Zach - Dave is one of the few people on this planet with a degree in Studies of the Future. Inspire: Will Bowen - "A Complaint-Free World Founder" Grow: Dan Coughlin - Quoted in USA Today and Investor's Business Daily, and author of The Management 500: A High-Octane Formula for Business Success Celebrate: Greg Hahn - From Corporate Employee to Corporate Entertainer! Issue 16, October 2009 Hot Speaker: Gregg Lederman - Leading authority on behavior-based branding and employee performance who is fanatical about ensuring a consistent customer experience. Ask an Expert: Sheila Murray Bethel - Global Leadership Expert, Best Selling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker. Book Review: Kivi Bernhard - "Leopardology: The Hunt For Profit In A Tough Global Economy" Hot Trends in the Meeting Industry: Jim Carroll- A world-renowned futurist, trends and innovation expert - who will help you deal with the challenges of the economic correction through a focus on innovation. Motivational Speakers Bureau Team Member: Lori Turec, SVP Business Development and Event Management, Sales Manager, Account Executive at FIVE STAR Believe: Alan Thicke - Best known as the lovable dad, “Jason Seaver,” from the ABC hit television series, GROWING PAINS. Connect: Dr. Holly Atkinson - Physician, TV personality, medical columnist, author, human rights leader, and experienced CEO. Inspire: Donna Hartley - A catalyst who impacts your life with straight talk and vison, giving you the strategies necessary to survive in a changing world. Grow: Warren Evans - How the trends are interacting, and practical ideas on what leaders can DO to position themselves for future success. Celebrate: Patrick Henry - a professional speaker who uses music, original songs, and humor to entertain, educate and inspire audiences across the country. Issue 15, August 2009 – Special Addition – Recognizing several of the HOTTEST 25 Speakers! Hot Speaker: Shel Israel - Business and Social Media Speaker and Best-Selling Author of "Twitterville" and "Naked Conversations: How Blogs are Changing the Way Businesses Talk with Customers" Ask an Expert: Connie Podesta - Top 25 Hot Speakers Book Review: Mark Sanborn - Top 25 Hot Speakers - Author of the "Encore Effect" Motivational Speakers Bureau Team Member: Amy Crocker, Account Executive at FIVE STAR Believe:Amanda Gore, CSP - Top 25 Hot Speakers! Connect: Joachim De Posada - Top 25 Hot Speakers! Inspire: Simon T. Bailey - Top 25 Hot Speakers! Grow: Tim and Kris O’Shea - Top 25 Hot Speakers Celebrate: Bryan Townsend, CSP, CPAE - Top 25 Hot Speakers
	Issue 14, July 2009 Hot Speaker: Shel Israel - Business and Social Media Speaker and Best-Selling Author of "Twitterville" and "Naked Conversations: How Blogs are Changing the Way Businesses Talk with Customers" Ask an Expert: Sally Hogshead - Business and Marketing Speakers disusses ascination is the most powerful means of influencing decision-making. Entertainment: The Water Coolers - Hilarious songs and sketch comedy about life and work performed by top Broadway singers and comedians. Book Review: Tony Jeary - Business Speaker and Author of "Strategic Acceleration: Succeed at the Speed of Life" Sports Celebrity: Leigh Steinberg - Business Growth and Negotiation Speaker, widely recognized as the country's leading sports attorney, Tom Cruise portrayed his character in the movie "Jerry Maguire" Motivational Speakers Bureau Team Member: Julie Homsey, Account Executive at FIVE STAR Believe:Dan Holdridge - Business Speaker and A Survivor of September 11, 2001 at the United States Pentagon and a Corporate President/CEO Connect: Robin Koval and Linda Kaplan Thaler - Motivational and Business Speakers, Authors of " The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference" Inspire: Bill Rancic – Entrepreneurial and Business Speaker, Winner of the first Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice” Grow: Frank Feather - Strategy, Futurist and Business Speaker, Speaks on topics such as: Economy To 2020, What's Next? Celebrate: Scott Alexander - Magician and Entertainment Speaker, “The Power Within” offers a program filled with magic, comedy and insights into the world of perception, goal setting and laughter.
	Issue 13, January 2009 Hot Speaker: The Carrot Guys: Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton - Motivational, Employee Retention Speakers and Best-Selling Authors FIVE STAR 2008 Speaker Recommendations - Year in Review: FIVE STAR 2008 Top Recommendations for Business, Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Female, Inspirational, Keynote, and Motivational Speakers and More! Ask an Expert: Lon Safko - The Social Media Guru and Author of The Social Media Bible - coming out this Spring! Musical Entertainment: Jana Stanfield - Corporate Entertainer and Musician Book Review: Sam Richter - An internationally recognized expert and speaker on sales, marketing, and leadership. Author of Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling Sports Celebrity: Mike Schlappi - Motivational and Inspirational Speaker, Olympic Gold Medalist Motivational Speakers Bureau Team Member: Glenna Beytien, Marketing Assistant at FIVE STAR Believe:Libby Gill - Motivational and Business Speaker, Inspiring Excellence in Uncertain Times, Strategies for Thriving through Chaos and Change Connect: Debra Fine - Motivational and Business Speaker, The Art of Small Talk Inspire: Todd Huston - Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, The World's Only Disabled Athlete to Hold a World-Record in an Able-Bodied Sport: Mountain Climbing Grow: Bill Benjamin - Survival is Not Enough, Leadership, Business and Emotional Intelligence Speaker and Trainer Celebrate: Michael Israel – Corporate Entertainer and Artist, Art in Concert Issue 12, December 2008 - Special Economic Issue! Hot Speaker: Todd Buchholz - Trend Forecaster, Investor, Author and Political and Global Economy Expert Ask an Expert: Top Economic Speakers, featuring: Jordan Goodman, Barry Asmus, Ed Barlow, David Zach, Gary Hoover and Jeff Thredgold Musical Entertainment: Mike Rayburn - The World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso Book Review: David Houle - A futurist and strategist who has been involved in launching such brands as MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and CNN. Author of The Shift Age Sports Celebrity: Jim "The Rookie" Morris - Subject of the award-winning Disney hit film "The Rookie," starring Dennis Quaid Motivational Speakers Bureau Team Member: Sarah Whitten, Marketing Director at FIVE STAR Believe:Joan Brock - Inspirational Speaker speaking on overcoming great obstacles [with her blindness as the perfect example] Connect: Jim Carroll - A world-renowned futurist, trends & innovation expert - who will help you deal with the challenges of the economic correction through a focus on innovation. Inspire: Andrew Razeghi - A writer, educator, and adviser to organizations on growth strategy, creativity, and innovation. Grow: David L. Smith - Economic, Futurist & Market Strategist Speaker Celebrate: Lisa Earle McLeod – Wickedly funny entertainer, inspirational author, and expert at surviving economic angst with your dignity - and profit margins - in tact. Issue 11, September 2008 Hot Speaker: Dr. Christine Dumas - Motivational and Health and Wellness Speaker, Health and Fitness Reporter and Author Ask an Expert: Chin-Ning Chu - Leadership and Business Speaker and Author Musical Entertainment: Tonic Sol-fa - Musical Entertainment and A cappella Group Book Review: Simon T. Bailey, CSP - Leadership, Business and Motivational speaker and Author of Release Your Brilliance Sports Celebrity: John Naber - Olympic Gold Medalist, Motivational Sports Speaker, Broadcaster, and Author Motivational Team Member: Jennifer Cook Believe: Curtis Zimmerman - Leadership and Motivational Speaker Connect: Curt Coffman - Best-Selling Author; Leadership, and Motivational Speaker Inspire: Walter Bond - Business, Leadership and Motivational Speaker Grow: Jerry Haney - Business, Leadership and Generational Speaker Celebrate: Pete Peterkin – Comedian and Political Impersonator and Barack Obama Impersonator Issue 10, July 2008 Hot Speaker: Bruce Weinstein, Ph.D. - Business Speaker and The Ethics Guy® Ask an Expert: Jeff Blackman - Business Growth Expert and Leadership Speaker Musical Entertainment: The Water Coolers - Corporate Entertainers and Comedy Troupe Book Review: Joseph Michelli - Motivational Speaker and Author The New Gold Standard Sports Celebrity: Peter Vidmar - Olympic Gold Medalist and Motivational Speaker Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Brittanny Kreutzer Believe: John Rowley - Motivational Speaker Connect: Joel Zeff - Business and Leadership Speaker Inspire: Sarano Kelley - Motivational and Inspirational Speaker Grow: Barbara Kellerman - Business, Leadership Speaker Celebrate: Judson Laipply - Motivational Speaker and Creator of "The Evolution of Dance" Issue 9, June 2008 Hot Speaker: Steve Wozniak - Business and Leadership Speaker, Technology Pioneer Ask an Expert: Barry Moltz - Business Speaker and Entrepreneur Expert Musical Entertainment: Larry G. Jones - Corporate Entertainer and Impressionist Book Review: Ken Blanchard and Don Hutson, One Minute Entrepreneur Sports Celebrity: Nikki Stone - Female Olympic Gold Medalist and Motivational Speaker Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Bill Coe Believe: Anthony Galie - Keynote and Motivational Speaker and Leadership Expert Connect: Bob Bloom - Business and Leadership Speaker Inspire: Karyn Buxman - Female Humorist and Motivational Speaker Grow: Eric Spencer - Business Speaker, Leadership Expert, and Author Celebrate: Chris Bliss - Corporate Entertainer, World-Class Juggler Issue 8, April 2008 Hot Speaker: John McKean - Business Speakers, Customer and Sales Expert, and Best-Selling Author Ask an Expert: Dr. Joseph Michelli - Leadership Expert, Motivational Speaker and Author of The Starbuck's Experience Musical Entertainment: Three Mo'Tenors - Corporate Entertainers and Musical Group Book Review: Dan Buettner - Author of The Blue Zone and Motivational Speaker Sports Celebrity: Drew Rosenhaus - Famous NFL Sports Agent, Business Speaker and Marketing Expert Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Ted Fitzgerald Believe: Jennifer Openshaw - Financial Commentator, Motivational Speaker, and Author of The Millionaire Zone Connect: Aaron Davis - Motivational and Keynote Speaker Inspire: Davis Bach - Financial Author, Motivational Speaker, and Sustainability Expert Grow: Lance Secretan - Business Expert, Leadership Guru, and Motivational Speaker Celebrate: Vic Henley - Corporate Entertainer and Nationally Known Comedian Issue 7, February 2008 Hot Speaker: Rick Brandon - Leadership Speaker, Organizational Behavior Trainer and Consultant and Author of Survival of the Savvy. Ask an Expert: Tom Flick - Business and Leadership Speaker Musical Entertainment: Dueling Pianos - Musical Group and Corporate Entertainers Book Review: Jaynie Smith, Business, Leadership, and Sales Speaker, Marketing Consultant and Author of Creating Competitive Advantage Sports Celebrity: Jerome Bettis - NFL and Pittsburgh Steelers Football Great and Motivational Sports Speaker Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: James Bauchum Believe: Bill Sims, Jr. - Business and Leadership and Expert in Employee Motivation Connect: Beverly Kaye - Business Speaker, Female Keynote Speaker, and Career Development Expert Inspire: Saundra Pelletier - Female Business Speaker, Performance Coach and Author Grow: Ron Black - Business and Keynote Speaker Celebrate: Don McMillan - Comedian, Corporate Entertainer with a Technology Bent Issue 6, January 2008 Hot Speaker: Dr. Barry Asmus - Futurist, Economist, and Keynote Speaker on Trends in Business Ask an Expert: Tom Flick - Business and Leadership Speaker Musical Entertainment: Mike Rayburn - Motivational Speaker, Musical Entertainer, Guitarist with Humor Book Review: John G. Miller, Business Author of Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Sports Celebrity: Rick Pitino - Head Basketball Coach of Louisville Cardinals', Motivational and Leadership Speaker 2007 Speaker Recommendations: A re-cap of our 2007 favorite Motivational, Keynote, Leadership Speakers and Entertainers Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Barbara Byrnes Believe: Dan Coughlin - Leadership Expert, Motivational Speaker, Business Keynote Speaker and Consultant and Author ACCELERATE: 20 Practical Lessons to Boost Business Momentum Connect: Eileen McDargh - Female Leadership Expert, Keynote and Motivational Speaker, and Consultant Inspire: Gary Guller - Mt. Everest Climber, Adventurer, Keynote Speaker, and Motivational Speaker Grow: Michael Hoffman - Business, Keynote and Motivational Speaker Celebrate: Kathy Buckley - Comedian and Corporate Entertainer Issue 5, November 2007 Hot Speaker: John Schuster - Business Speaker, Green Speaker on Sustainability in the workforce Now For Something Just A Bit Different: Bryan Berg, the Card stacker Musical Entertainment: Tonic Sol-fa - Musical Group, Corporate Entertainer, and A cappella Sensations Book Review: Nate Booth -Business, Leadership and Motivational Speaker and Author of Tiger Traits Sports Celebrity: Emmitt Smith - Dallas Cowboys and NFL Great, Motivational Speaker Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Nancy Lauterbach Believe: John Wood - Founder of Room to Read - Business Leader, Social Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker Connect: Lon Safko - Business Speaker, Technology Pioneer, and Author of Social Media Bible Inspire: Willie Jolley - Celebrity Singer and Motivational Speaker Grow: Justin Menkes - Leadership Expert and Speaker, Consultant, Motivational Leadership Speaker, and Author of Executive Intelligence Celebrate: Judson Laipply - Motivational Speaker, Comedian, Inspirational Comedian and Creator of "The Evolution of Dance," a YouTube Phenomenon Issue 4, October 2007 Hot Speaker: Mike Rowe - Celebrity Motivational Speaker and Host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs & Deadliest Catch Meeting Planning Tip: Make your Meeting Green Quote: Teri Sjodin - Business Consultant, Communication Expert, Motivational Speaker Book Review: Kevin and Jackie Freiberg, BOOM! 7 Choices for Blowing the Doors Off Business as Usual Sports Celebrity: Bill Cowher - Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Football Coach and Motivational Speaker Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Lori Turec Believe: Joel Harper - Motivational Speaker and Celebrity Trainer Connect: Cam Marston - Business Speaker, Generational Leadership Expert and Author Inspire: Ozzie Smith - St. Louis Cardinal great, Baseball Hall of Famer, and Motivational Speaker Grow: Sara Blakely - Fashion Innovator, Successful Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker Celebrate: Buzz Sutherland - Comedian, Corporate Entertainer, and a Real Funny Guy Issue 3, September 2007 Hot Speaker: John Sileo - Business Speaker and Identity Theft Expert and Author Who's In the News: Make your Meeting Green Quote: Jennifer Jo Cobb - Motivational Speaker and Female Race Car Driver Book Review: Michael Nolte, Burned But Not Broken Motivational Speaker and Author Featured Event: The DiJulius Group, The 2007 Secret Service Tour Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Judy DeJesus Believe: Libby Gill - Business Speaker and Former Female Executive Connect: David Yoho - Business Speaker, Sales Expert in Negotiation Inspire: Ed Viesturs - Motivational Speaker, Mountain Climber, and Adventurer Grow: Tony Jeary - Leadership, Business and Motivational Speaker Celebrate: Josh Blue - Winner of Last Comic Standing, Comedian, and Corporate Entertainer Issue 2, July 2007 Hot Speaker: Jason Dorsey - " The Gen Y Guy", Motivational Speaker and Expert on Gen Y Who's In the News: Shannen Rossmiller - Anti-Terrorism Expert and National Security Speaker Quote: Cheryl Cran - Business, Leadership, Women Speaker and Generational Management Expert Book Review: Alan Bernstein and John Trauth, YOUR RETIREMENT, YOUR WAY, gives you all the tools you need to thrive in retirement! Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Amy Crocker Believe: Jeff Hoffman - Motivational Speaker and Business and Sales Expert Connect: John DiJulius - Business and Customer Service Expert and Motivational Speaker Inspire: Paula Abdul - Celebrity Motivational Speaker Grow: Dr. J.P. Pawliw-Fry - Leadership Speaker, Expert on Emotional Intelligence Celebrate: Eddie Osterland - Wine Expert, Sommelier, and Business Speaker Issue 1, June 2007 Hot Speaker: Sally Hogshead - Business Speaker, Female Advertising Executive, Author of Radical Careering Who's In the News: Tom Stern - Author of CEO DAD, Business Speaker, Comedian, and Motivational Speaker Quote: Joseph Michelli - Motivational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Leadership Expert Book Review: Bob Nelson, 1001 Ways to Motivate Employees - Motivational Speaker Sports Celebrity: Peter Vidmar - Olympic Gold Medalist and Motivational Speaker Motivational Speakers Bureau Account Executive: Julie Homsey Believe: Jim Welch - Business, Leadership, Marketing, Generational, Motivational Speaker Connect: Susan Packard - Business and Women Executive Speaker Inspire: Brian Biro - Leadership and Motivational Speaker Grow: Dr. Jeff Magee - Leadership and Motivational Speaker Celebrate: Karyn Ruth White - Comedian, Humorist, Corporate Entertainer, and Motivational Speaker

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