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What is it about some speakers and trainers that make “lasting impressions?”  Ones that provide not only memorable experiences but also motivate change.  As a successful entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and author, Michael Guld has much to teach.  His style is relatable.  His topics are relevant.  His message is inspirational.  And his presentation entertaining. 

What People Are Saying

“Michael received uniformly excellent reviews from the attendees at Forum 2007. They cited his inspirational and motivational remarks along with his high energy level and humor as highlights of his sessions. Our thanks to him for helping us to carry out our theme “Steering a Course to Excellence” and making our conference a huge success!”

David Nimms
Department of General Services
State of Virginia

“I can’t thank you enough for The Business Development Series you presented here at Retail Merchants Association.  We’ve only heard rave reviews – with one attendee commenting “I wish I’d brought my whole staff.”  People walked away feeling more confident and certainly more professional.  From all the note-taking going on, it was obvious that there was much to take back and apply to business.  I know that as word filters throughout our membership, others will want to pursue the Series.  Hopefully, we will be able to schedule another one in the near future.”

Jenny Price
VP Membership & Event Marketing
Greater Richmond Retail Merchants Association

“Michael, thanks for the great job at GRADA seminar this week.  The message was a great one for our dealers to hear.  Everyone just wished they had sent more people! 

John Cates - Virginia Auto Dealers Association

“I’ve had the most incredible conversations and e-mails about your presentations!  Congratulations and thank you at the same time!  I sent a note to my National State Broadcast Association counterparts about the great feedback.”  Would you be interested in a repeat performance?”

Sharon Tinsley
President
Alabama Broadcasters Association

“Michael spoke to my organization on leadership and inspired the entire room. What is so special about Michael is that you might already know most of the qualities of a leader, yet he somehow calls you to action. He solidifies that those leadership qualities are necessary in your life. Michael is extraordinarily captivating and his passion enforces his message. I’m a stronger person because of our interaction, and my team is more productive. Quite simply, I’d go again and again.”

David Gallagher
CEO Dominion Payroll

“As a non-profit organization, we especially appreciate the personal passion Michael displays when speaking with our audiences.  Whether large or small, the groups that listen to Michael always come away inspired and touched.”

Andrea Seibentritt
Director, Internal Communications
American Cancer Society 

“On behalf of the staff of the Virginia Chapter of the March of Dimes, I want to thank you for your presentation at our Walk Retreat. You reached the heart of the "from good to great concept" we are focusing on as an organization and cleverly tied the ideas into our daily lives. Your sense of humor and style both charmed and challenged the group. Thank you, Michael, for making us laugh and for making us reach inside ourselves and motivating us to reach for the highest level of achievement - greatness!”

Pat Simmons
State Director
Virginia Chapter
March of Dimes

“Your presentation on “Finding Your Passion” is one that everyone needs to hear—probably even more than once!  It is a timeless message that you presented with humor and heart.  You had everyone in the audience’s rapt attention.  I hope that other organizations find their way to you and your presentation.  I know they will enjoy it as much as I did!”

Lynne B. Hughes
Founder and CEO
Comfort Zone Camp

 

MICHAEL GULD SPEAKING TOPICS

KEYNOTES, HALF-DAY AND FULL DAY

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

>> “Build Your Profits Through People, Promotion and Passion”

Too often in today’s competitive business environment, the focus of attention is on “profit.”  But as the saying goes…“if you spend all of your time watching the scoreboard, the ball is going to hit you in the face!”  Like the winning score in a ballgame, “profit” is the end result of playing a great game!  By focusing your energy on just three areas, you will win over your employees, win over new customers…and profits are sure to follow.

 

MARKETING AND PROMOTION

>> “If You Don’t Promote Your Competitive Advantage,
       You Won’t Compete” <<

Regardless of how good you, your product or your service is, if you don’t promote yourself, there’s a good chance that no one will hear you, see you or buy from you.  How do you get your name out to your prospective customers without going broke?  How do you judge a return on your marketing investment?  Michael will answer these questions and give you tools to analyze your marketing strategy.

 

LEADERSHIP

>> “The Magic Words of Leadership” <<

Building a successful business is all about building relationships.  How do you lead to get the most out of your employees?  How do you build loyalty where they will go the extra mile for you and your customers?  How do you keep your best employees from taking the next offer that pays a little more?  Discover how easy it is to lead when you use the “magic words” every day.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

>> “Provide World-Class Service at the Local Level” <<

What is “world-class service?”  It is the talk of many in service industries but the reality of few. World-class service will greatly exceed service expectations on a consistent basis.  When a client is provided with world-class service, it often becomes a legendary experience that is retold to others in a form of free publicity that cannot be bought.  Michael will break down the attributes of world-class service and show by example how in most situations, it’s the process that will determine your reputation more than your product.

 

SALES

>> “Make Your Career, Not Just Your Month” <<

Why is it that some people are more successful in sales than others?  What qualities do they possess?  What habits do they have that keeps them at the top of their game month after month and year after year?  Long-term success is no accident.  Top producers in every industry share unique qualities that lead to their success. Discover the fundamentals of high performance that will unleash your sales potential.

MOTIVATION---PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

>> “Passion…The Difference Between Being Good and Being Great.” <<

Passion is the difference between “good performance” and “great performance.”  Passion is the difference between “liking what you do” and “loving what you do.  Passion is contagious. So how do you bring out the passion in yourself and in others around you on a daily basis?  Michael will share his insight on what he believes is the key to personal happiness and to professional success.

>> Positive Attitude + Positive Activities = Positive Results <<

Everyone knows how important it is to have a positive attitude and that feeling defeated will often become a self-fulfilling prophecy.  However, wanting success is only the beginning.  It’s the action steps that follow that will determine your direction.  Michael will show how motivation and inspiration (attitude) are important, but it is perspiration (activities) that will ultimately lead you to achieve your goals.

 

JUST A FEW OF GULD’S CLIENTS

Hawaii Association of Broadcaster * Virginia Broadcasters Association *Tennessee Association of Broadcasters * National Association of Broadcasters * Radio Association of Broadcasters * Canadian Association of Broadcasters* Max Media * Washington State Broadcasters Association * Mid-Atlantic Network *Alabama Broadcasters Association
* Arkansas Broadcasters Association * Television Bureau  of Advertising (TVB) * Virginia Automobile Dealers Association *  Keiter Stephens Accounting * Retail Merchants Association-Richmond, Virginia * Wyoming Association of Broadcasters * Texas Association of Broadcasters * Ontario Independent Radio Group * Missouri Broadcasters Association * State of  Virginia * South Carolina Broadcasters Association * MD/DC/DE Broadcasters Association * Illinois Broadcasters Association * Virginia Community Colleges Association * South Dakota Broadcasters Association * Vermont Association of Broadcasters * Michigan Association of Broadcasters * Oklahoma Broadcasters Association * Richmond Mortgage Bankers Association * Trustmor Mortgage * Haley Automotive * Mainline Broadcasting * Sales and Marketing Association- Wilmington, North Carolina * Wisconsin Broadcasters Association * North Carolina Association of Broadcasters * North Dakota Broadcasters Association * Mississippi Association of Broadcasters * Chesterfield Town Center Mall