Tag Archive: speakers

Illinois Probation! I Miss You!

Dear readers:  no, I’m not on probation.  No I haven’t ever been caught up in the justice system.  But I did recently get hired to be a funny motivational speaker for a bunch of fine probation pros based in the Chicago, Illinois area.  (Though oddly we went to Wisconsin to have the event.) It was…

USDA in South Dakota? You Bet!

I was just at speaking for the USDA Farm Services group in South Dakota. It was a total hoot. I was totally flattered with this nice letter. Take a look: To Whomever It May Concern, This letter is a strong endorsement of speaker Brad Montgomery. I talked Brad up big to our people; I was…

Meeting Planner Sabotages Keynote Speaker

Ok, not totally.  But wait until you read this true story: I was recently at a huge event in Florida — 450 professionals brought in from around the country – to be their closing motivational keynote speaker.  Nice.  They asked me to include all expenses in my contract to make it easier for them.  Fine. …

Insecure Comedians?

This cartoon cracked me up — and makes a legitimate point about comedians. Sure, to be a great comedian or comedian speaker you have to have: • Great Material • Great Timing • Appropriate Topis for Any Given Audience. But most of all, you have to have confidence.  Audiences know right away when we are…