Looking for an Engaging Speaker?
Podiums and oratory are 'so not it.'
When I address your group --
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You see fully-developed Powerpoint presentations with relevant graphics.
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You don't have to worry about a projector because I provide it.
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You hear stimulating, cutting-edge talks on vital issues with understandable, down-to-earth insights.
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You get useful handouts, with resource lists for further exploration.
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All ending with a brilliant, no-holds-barred Q & A session.
What you do not get -- an infomercial disguised as a speech. I talk about your interests. I don't sell my wares during the presentation. That time is yours.
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Service Clubs
Chambers of Commerce
Business & Professional Organizations
Not-for Profits
Community Events
Schools and Colleges
Trade Shows and Conferences
Company In-Service Training & Meetings
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"Joseph Riden is the most engaging and useful speaker I heard all of last year at the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce. His message was profoundly simple and delivered with both sincerity and a rare sophistication. The topic was right on the money. Joseph invited a deeper and broader understanding of all that is truly good in life and in business.
Indeed, I still carry the notes from that talk in my purse, months later. If you need a reminder of fair business practices delivered with caring, thoughtful integrity, invite Joseph to speak to your group. He is very good at what he does, very good to work with and very good at saying what he does. It will do your heart good to hear him speak.
We're bringing him back in 2008. . . "
Kim Jons
Sales Manager, Centrum
2008 President, Port Townsend, WA Chamber of Commerce |
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Speaking Experience
Addressed numerous groups interested in Alternative Health over several years.
Solid Edge CAD User Group International Conferences – a Featured Speaker, yearly 1998 through 2002, speaking on CAD management and implementation.
Addressed Science of Mind Church groups several times on spirituality themes.
Solid Edge CAD User Group of Southern California – Local Chapter Founder and Director, conducted meetings, recruited and managed speakers for several years.
Conducted CAD In-Service Trainings at Maxwell Labs, Raytheon, and ArgoTech.
Biznik, a business networking group, two talks on business development, 2006.
Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine, addressed graduating students on starting their practices, 2007.
Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, spoke on focus in business management, 2007.
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Call on me for dynamic, energizing, and passionate talks on topics of your choice like these --
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Business development & savvy management
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Small business marketing
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Starting and growing a private practice or independent business
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Web presence that builds revenue
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Humanistic business ethics & social responsibility
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And many other marketing and business-related themes
If you want a speaker who consistently draws enthusiastic applause and requests for return engagements, invite me. I wake up your audience, entertain them, and get them thinking in new directions.
Then I load participants with practical, usable insights drawn from 40 years of business and management experience, 3 startups of my own, and recent research.
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*** Some Available Themes ***
The 'Three Verys' -- Focus Attention to Drive Your Business Forward
10 Things Independent Business Owners Must Get Right to Survive and Prosper -- Avoid the Classic Mistakes
Establish Web Presence that Supports Your Marketing Messages
Globalization -- Hobgoblin or Opportunity?
Start a Business that Sets You Free -- and Never Commute to a Cubicle Again
Begin with Your Passions, End with a Fortune -- Just Doing What You Love Best
Life Cycle of an Independent Business -- Know Where You Are to Prosper
Word of Mouth -- Yes! You Can Make it Happen for You
Marketing 101 for Business Indies -- the Missing Part in Your Money Machine
Lead Generation Secrets of Great Rainmakers -- How to Stoke the Front End to Make Things Happen
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I may be interested in developing a new talk especially for your event or organization. Ask me!
I create fully developed custom presentations to support your speaking engagements. Let me help you be the expert.
What would you like to hear about or speak about most?
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Fee Structure
I speak pro bono for worthy organizations, such as small service clubs and non-profits. I'm grateful for the exposure and happy to help further your cause.
When there is a budget or stipend for speaking, I accept that with gratitude. However, travel expenses off the Olympic Peninsula are always reimbursable.
I travel on request. The client organization picks up all direct expenses for a trip, including lost opportunity cost for travel time (above 1 hour) at $25 per hour.
I may waive travel costs when there is a sufficient honorarium, depending on circumstances. You see costs for your engagement up front, in writing, when we plan your presentation.
Please contact me for a chat about your situation before assuming anything about fees. Just know that YES, you can afford to invite me to speak.
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My schedule gets booked solid, often for weeks in advance.
Contact me today so your group won't miss out.
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