What Meeting Planners Are Saying...

"You are truly amazing.  You inspired our dealers, our sales staff, and even our marketing agency with your top-notch performance.  Your energy, humor, optimism and a healthy dose of reality reminded our group of the enthusiasm, determination, and resourcefulness it takes to be successful entrepreneurs.  They left wtih a renewed sense of purpose and resolve."

Shirley Howson, Sr. Marketing Manager, Brother International Corporation, Bridgewater, NJ 

"One of the smartest things we did this year was to choose you as a speaker for our conference.  Your presentations were well-received by our members and your ability to combine humor with good ideas is surely a winning combination.  And now I sound like a "groupie" and I guess I am.  We think you are great!"

Norma L. Ball, Executive Director, Paper First Affiliates, Orlando, FL

"Outstanding!  The was the exact feedback received from our franchise owners regarding your presentation.  Far and away you had the biggest impact of any speaker Woodcraft has brought in.  The content covered was excellent and right on target, but more importantly is the manner in which you presented that content.  That is what really made the difference!"

Gary Lombard, Vice President/Multi-Channel Sales, Woodcraft Supply, LLC

"The information you presented was both timely and critical, you delivered excellent takeaways that our independent retailers could easily and readily implement.  The session attendees were well informed and armed with numerous tips when they left your sessions."

Donna Olaguer, Professional Development Business Manager,
National Association of Music Merchants, Carlsbad, CA

“We are still hearing from members that attended your session at the Fall Market telling us how fantastic it was.  Thank you!  We could not have asked for anything more. You hit a home run out of the park!!”

Katie Stangel, Director, True Value University, Chicago, IL

"Bob Negen is an exceptional presenter and motivator.  His in-depth knowledge and motivational tools are beneficial to any retailer who wants to elevate their business and achieve maximum results.  His presentation was received with excitement and delievered with a passion that motivated the retailers to put Bob's plans into action.  His evaluaitons were outstanding!"

Larry Schwartz, CEO, Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. Teaneck,NJ

“Captivating keynote speakers are hard to find.  Your keynote was perfect; and it tied right into subjects touched upon by our manufacturers in their service clinics... Even harder to find is a keynote speaker who can then present a 2-hour workshop which builds so effectively on the groundwork laid the day before.  But that is exactly what you did at this year’s NASA convention.  We seldom get this type of great “meat and potatoes” advice from speakers, but we have learned to expect just that from you.  Which is exactly why we brought you back for your second NASA convention in a row!”

Carrie Giannakos, Executive Director, National Appliance Service Association

“The two sessions that you presented at the OFA Short Course were a big hit!  Of the over 25 sessions presented this year by our industry’s top trainers, your workshops were rated #2 and #4 by the attendees. Comments included: ‘This session alone should increase sales enough to pay for the entire trip.’ and ‘Awesome session.  I left inspired!’ We look forward to working with you again.”

Michelle Gaston, Director of Professional Development, Ohio Floral Association

“Thank you for helping to bring such great educational programming to the San Francisco International Gift Show.  Your Explode Your Sales workshop was the best workshop on retail!  Your workshop brought insight, experience, and innovative ideas to the attendees.” 

Stacey L. Heiss, Director of Marketing, Western Exhibitors, Inc., San Francisco, CA

“Bob spoke at our last convention, and we had dozens of attendees state he was not only the best speaker they have heard at a National Nutritional Foods Association event, but he was the best speaker they have EVER heard!  High praise I know, but Bob really delivers on topics like marketing for retailers, effective hiring practices, and my personal favorite, Why won't people do what I ask them to do.”

Don Eurich, Eurich Management Services, Lansing, MI

“Thanks, Bob! You made me look like a HERO.  As chairperson of the education committee I was concerned that we find a speaker who would be relevant, exciting, and most importantly, practical.  You were all that… and more!” 

Kelly Larson, Great Lakes Ice Cream and Fast Food Association