Speaker

"I'm Here to Help"

Presentations

Speeches suited for lunch or after dinner.
  • Aging With Attitude - The OLD and the Restless
  • My Life Behind Bars - Life lessons from mountain biking

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions
 Your reputation as an outstanding speaker made our awards dinner a success . . .  The quality of your speech was superb.  There were many, many positive comments and people want you to come back and speak to us again.
You made the night for me and all in attendance.”
Jim Erickson
Kiwanis 
“Your presentation was most enjoyable and interesting.  The audience response certainly confirmed this assessment.  Over half the group rated your presentation as excellent.”
Julayne R. Mayer
Tri-County Hospital Foundation Coordinator
“I wish to extend our deep appreciation for the quality of your presentation at our recent workshop.
I could not help notice the excitement and enthusiasm participants verbalized at the close.  It made me realize what we would have missed if we had failed to offer this opportunity.”
Vern O. Broughton
Director of Pastoral Care
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
" . . . our audience was a diverse group of employees and retirees, everyone from laborers, truck drivers, heavy equipment operators to the senior management and office support staff.  Your presentation was of value to each and every one of them regardless of their position.   You did a great job of keeping the subject interesting and humorous."
Terry Curtis
Director, Business Development
& Community Relations
Anderson Brothers Construction
"I really enjoyed your presentation.  It was just the break we needed in a day of heavy learning."
Larry Wannebo
Initiative Foundation
“I didn’t think [this kind of presentation] could actually be entertaining!”
Yvonne Leiser
AccountAbility Solutions
“[Dan is] a confident and well educated presenter and each Ambassador has improved speaking skills because of his time and energy given to the 4-H Program”
Aaron Olson
4-H Program Assistant
“We really enjoyed the presentation and feel we will positively benefit from the information.  We look forward to having you present again at a future date.”
Deb McGregor-Pfleger
Excel Telecommunications
Regional Training Director
After some presentations I ask the audience to rate my presentation.  Below are some anonymous comments.
  • “One day wasn’t enough.”
  • “’Twas excellent!”
  • “Very well done.”
  • “I like the informal and open approach.  It made me fell comfortable enough to ask questions and give input.”
  • “Very good.  I found it interesting.”
  • “I’ve always thought I do pretty well on the phones, and I still learned things that will make me more effective.”
  • “I thought the training was great!”
  • “I liked the format and the feel.”
  • “Enjoyed the presentation.  Your voice and tone help support the training concepts.”
  • “Good value; excellent presentation.”
  • “Great presentation.
  • “I enjoy knowing your experiences behind your knowledge.”
  • “Very powerful!”
  • “Very good speaker.  Most interesting.”
  • "Your message was inspiring, humorous and down-to-earth."
  • “Very helpful.  Insightful”
  • “Terrific!  I needed a ‘Jump Start.’  Enjoy your style.”
  • “Good! Relaxed and informative.”
  • “Uplifting, positive!”
  • “It was very interesting.  You’re a wonderful speaker.  Thank you very much.”
  • “I wish I had brought more of my staff with me.”
  • “Very interesting.  I learned new things.”
  • “This was nice and Dan, you are a great speaker.  Thank you.”
  • “Glad I made the commitment to come.”
  • “Excellent!  Very informative.”
  • “It made me think.”
  • “A good mix of humor and serious material”
  • “Great fun!”
  • “I appreciate the connection to spirituality”
  • "Good reminder of what ‘importance’ is and how to relate that to life"
  • "Very good; lots of good tools, techniques and resources provided"
  • "It was thought provoking and rewarding"
  • "[I liked} the ease with which you present information.  More conversational than instructional"
  • "It sucked"
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Q: What kind of speaker are you? and What do you speak about? are the most frequently asked questions
A: I call myself an inspirational speaker.  You can call me a 'motivational' speaker, but inspirational is more appropriate
Q: Are your presentations 'clean?'
A: Yes.  All my material is clean.  If my presentations were movies, they would be PG or PG-13.
Q: How long have you been speaking professionally?
A: My first paid presentation was in 1995.
Q: What is the difference between a 'keynote' and a 'workshop?'
A: A 'keynote' presentation is basically a traditional speech.  I use the term 'keynote' to differentiate a 'speech' from a 'workshop.'  A keynote speech doesn't have to be limited to the traditional, formal 'after dinner' speech.  Interaction during the presentation is usually limited but can include Q & A or discussion afterward.  This type of presentation is typically about 30 to 60 minutes in length.
A 'workshop' or seminar, is a training session that is much more informal.  It is typically over an hour and may be several hours in length.  There is usually quite a bit of participation by those attending.
Q: How much do you charge?
A: My fee is $3000, plus expenses.  Unless other arrangements are made, I get 50% down to hold the date and the remainder on the day of the event.  Some organizations prefer to write one check that includes reasonable expenses, which is fine.  If you can purchase airfare and other accommodations at a better rate you are welcome to do so.   If I will be submitting receipts for reimbursement, I promise to be judicious and conservative.  I will reduce my fee for small nonprofit organizations.
Q: What if we have to cancel?
A: If you change your mind, I get to keep your deposit.  If I have to cancel, I'll return your deposit.  Neither of those have ever happened.  In the event of weather delays, illness or 'acts of God,' we will reschedule the engagement to a mutually agreeable time.
Q: Do you have a contract?
A: It’s all about communication.  Generally, we spell out the details of the presentation via email. 
Q: Do you have a video?
A: Yes.  
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