Patrick Schwerdtfeger

Speech Topics

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

  Bitcoin was the first application of blockchain protocol. Since 2009 when it was officially launched, the bitcoin blockchain has never been hacked. This distributed public ledger technology is now finding its way into hundreds of different applications. Its popularity is part of a larger trend from centralized to decentralized structures. Ironically, the industries that are most threatened by blockchain technology (banks, insurance companies and other financial services) are the ones investing in it most aggressively. Patrick explains the risks as well as the opportunities that today’s executives need to know.

• Embracing Disruptive Innovation

  Disruptive innovation destroys existing business models. That’s why it’s become so important for executives around the world. Technology is evolving along an exponential curve. Entire industries are collapsing as new (mostly digital) business models provide better outcomes for fewer dollars. Disruptive innovation generally comes from the edges of industries, not the center. It comes from ‘adjacent markets’, often catching executives by surprise. Patrick dissects the topic and leaves attendees with a series of questions they can use to spot possible threats and also opportunities within their business models.

• Big Data, Analytics & the IoT

• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

• Decentralization & Anarchy

• Technology and the Future of Work

• Pandemic, Inc.: 8 Forces Driving Business Failure or Fortune in the Post-COVID-19 Economy

  The 8 trends form a convenient acronym: SALVAGED S:  Self-sufficiency A:  Analytics L:  Liquidity V:  Virtualization A:  Automation G:  Government E:  Exponential Thinking D:  Decentralization

• AI Unleashed: Disruptions and Opportunities

  New AI technologies like ChatGPT are revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance, and from manufacturing to education. In this groundbreaking keynote, updated almost daily, Patrick Schwerdtfeger explores the transformative impact AI is unleashing on business models across the economy, including some scary disruptions as well as massive opportunities. Gain insights into the productivity explosion available to those who strategically leverage these remarkable technologies.

• Network Marketing and MLM Topics

  Network marketing is unique because there are two different sales pitches going on at the same time: one for the product and another for the business opportunity. The financial rewards await those who pursue the second. With that in mind, network marketing distributors are always looking for people who are unsatisfied with their current job and income. Today’s increasingly social internet makes these people easy to find. Also, once signed up, platforms like Facebook and YouTube can showcase their early successes within their peer group, attracting more prospective distributors. Some of the strategies are as simple as searching for “I hate my job” or “I hate my boss” on Twitter (which can yield amazing results) while others are more advanced. Of course, the problem is that very few people have any idea how to use social media to actually get results. Most people are just wasting time. But indeed, there are a select few who are achieving massive results with simple strategies. In his 60-minute “Go BIG!” keynote program, Patrick will inspire your attendees with success stories from inside and outside the network marketing business. The message is to think BIGGER about your business and Patrick delivers it loud and clear. Patrick can customize a keynote program for your network marketing company that compliments your particular circumstances and event objectives. Whether your program is based on a stair-step breakaway model or binary or some other commission model, Patrick can deliver a program that will motivate and invigorate your distributors and help them grow their organizations.

• Digital Marketing and Social Media

  Marketing has been forever changed by the Internet and social media, but online channels are converging with offline channels. The secret to successful marketing is to convey compelling stories on both online and offline channels simultaneously. This is done with (1) event-based ‘launch’ campaigns or (2) ongoing ‘drip’ campaigns. Patrick has dozens of fascinating and entertaining success stories for each strategy. His programs leave attendees inspired to revolutionize their businesses with cutting-edge marketing techniques.

• Think Bigger! (leadership)

  Build a culture of innovation! Build a team of leaders! These are exciting times. The next ten years will be nothing like the last ten! That’s the primary message in Patrick’s ‘think bigger’ leadership program. By reviewing technology developments at a strategic level and identifying the trends tying them all together, the ‘think bigger’ program energizes attendees and gets them thinking more expansively about modern technology as well as the leadership opportunity they have in exploiting it. Patrick’s ‘think bigger’ keynote is a great opening session to get your attendees thinking bigger right from the opening bell.

• Predict the Future … Today!

  Patrick also facilitates interactive strategy sessions for senior executive teams. Not only will we identify the seeds of disruption in your industry, but you will also be introduced to a series of predictive models and proprietary frameworks that Patrick uses to filter technology developments and anticipate where the trends are leading. The agenda consists of a 60-minute presentation followed by a coffee break and then an interactive workshop-type session where we apply the models and frameworks to your specific business environment. This powerful program can reshape your entire business strategy in a single three-hour session.

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