Ohio Speakers

As co-author of The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage, James H. Gilmore literally wrote the book that spawned worldwide interest in experience design, customer experience management, and experiential marketing. Gilmore‘s most recent book, Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want, contends that Authenticity is the new Quality—that businesses must learn to manage authenticity as a distinct business discipline. Indeed, in a world of increasingly commercialized activity—intentionally staged and technologically mediated—people today want the real from the genuine, not the fake from some phony. Jim Gilmore is co-founder of Aurora, Ohio-based Strategic Horizons LLP. He is a “professional observer,” sought by enterprises for his expertise in designing new ways of adding value to their economic offerings.

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Fee Range: $50,000–$200,000
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Dave Caperton's programs have been described by his many clients in business, education and healthcare as a perfect blend of relevant content and entertaining high-energy humor. Drawing on his 20-plus years as an international keynote speaker, business owner, entrepreneur and executive coach and his background as an educator, stand-up comedian and comedy writer, Dave Caperton combines his long business experience and award-winning teaching strategies with razor sharp humor and comic timing to provide transformative insights on engagement, service and managing perception in a way that delivers results and fun.

Fee Range: $6,000–$8,000
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JJ DiGeronimo is one of the world’s premier speakers on effective leadership and inclusion strategies that retain, develop and advance professional women. With more than 20 years experience in the tech industry, she’s no stranger to navigating the twists and turns of moving from entry-level positions to leadership. JJ has learned firsthand that securing that next position, a board seat, or even starting a new initiative often requires women to enhance their relevance, establish new sponsors and expand their network.

Fee Range: $5,000–$11,000
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Shawn Ellis teaches the 5 Choices Masters of Radical Adaptability make. Known as The Endings Expert, Shawn helps leaders and teams thrive in change by choosing what to end and building what's next. Recent keynote: 4.74/5 stars from 243 attendees. Perfect for organizations navigating sales pressure, leadership transitions, or cultural transformation.

Fee Range: $12,000–$20,000
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Shawn Harper has overcome unbelievable challenges and reached his goals as a former NFL player, successful CEO, and an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker. He mesmerizes his audiences as he speaks about prevailing over obstacles and gaining personal and professional success. Having been an elite athlete, Shawn infuses the secrets of professional sports into corporate America and the everyday lives of students, executives and business owners.

Fee Range: $8,500–$20,000
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Judson Laipply promises to do two things: make you laugh and make you think. And for the last seven years, his passion for both has entertained and educated audiences all over the world. Judson is an award-winning speaker and performer who utilizes a phenomenon labeled "Inspirational Comedy" to blend the realities of life with side-splitting humor. Judson's artistic and refreshing approach to viewing life and accepting the changes it brings, combined with his energetic demeanor and playful stage presence, never fails to surprise and inspire audiences. Drawing from his vast array of experiences that include working on a cruise ship, at a camp in Colorado, as a certified Aerobics instructor, as a part- time auctioneer, teaching college courses, being a published poet, and writing a weekly column, he can relate to audiences of all ages from all over the country. His presentations are down to earth and highly motivational, creative and appealing, humorous and thought provoking, lively and enriching.

Fee Range: $10,000–$15,500
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Partner with an energetic and compelling presenter who earns the highest ratings at industry events. Reward your audiences with one of the world’s most recognized financial services experts.

Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
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The Killer Dueling Pianos have a well-earned reputation for being professional and polished entertainers who never fail to get the crowd cheering and singing. Having performed corporate events for such national companies as Nationwide, Prudential , Home Depot, AT&T, Jack in the Box, The NFL and NBA just to name a few, Ryan Bueter and The Killer Dueling Pianos have proven to be an automatic success! Your party guests will be singing, clapping, dancing, and laughing a long from the first note!

Fee Range: $5,000–$10,000
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Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept. Alex is a five-time Tedx Talk speaker and his charitable work has been featured on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, CNN, The Today Show, NPR, The Los Angeles Times and many other programs.

Fee Range: $10,000–$40,000
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Amy Vetter is an expert on authentic leadership and putting the soul back into business. She’s a transformational keynote and TEDx speaker and the creator of the B3 Method for developing work-life harmony. Amy is also an accomplished CPA and recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting. She regularly contributes her business insights to Inc, Entrepreneur, Accounting Today and CPA Practice Advisor. Over the past 25-plus years, Amy has become a well-known advocate and evangelist for leadership, entrepreneurship, and the accounting profession. Through her expertise on these topics, Amy has inspired audiences as a keynote speaker on: authentic leadership, work-life balance, productivity, women’s leadership and empowerment, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, and the future of accounting and financial advisory services.

Fee Range: $8,000–$12,500
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A heart disease survivor whose heart has stopped several times throughout her life, Julie believes she was given a second chance at life. She believes that when she is helping others to live their healthiest life, she is paying forward on that gift. A motivational speaker, published author, life coach, serial entrepreneur, and corporate wellbeing and mental health expert, Julie lights up any stage with big energy. A two-time TedX speaker, Julie blends evidence-based science and a unique storytelling ability to deliver an exceptional experience that inspires action and change. Topics include resiliency, navigating change, overcoming obstacles, rewiring our brain, powerful living, stress management, mental health, neuroplasticity, heart health, leadership effectiveness, culture change, goal-setting, conflict management and other related topics.

Fee Range: $7,000–$15,000
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