I speak on business and marketing and give an inspirational talk about my experiences in Vietnam.
My most popular topics are:
Nothing Ever Happens Here
During the Tet Offensive in 1968, I was a disc jockey for The American Forces Vietnam Network. While this would seem like an easy and safe job for the military, I was part of the only American Forces Broadcast group ever to be taken by the enemy. Of the nine persons at the facility, five were captured and taken prisoner of war (and later released); three were killed, and I escaped, spending several days behind enemy lines.
There were 12 times when I should have died – six when the enemy tried to kill me and six when the Americans, thinking I was Vietnamese, almost took my life.
My humorous and breathtaking story will help audiences appreciate life’s little things and enjoy one day at a time.
I speak to men’s groups, other Christian organizations, veterans’ organizations, and at patriotic events.
Key Takeaway: Live every day to the fullest.
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It’s Still About the Marketing
I have been involved in marketing, advertising, and public relations for almost 60 years. For 50 of those years, I owned an advertising/marketing agency.
I am a storyteller. My often humorous and behind-the-scenes illustrations guide the audience through a half-century of marketing events.
Through my mistakes and pitfalls, I show businesses and organizations how to reach their most profitable customers and prospects.
My successful advertising campaigns have helped grow many businesses into household names.
In 1996, I built my first website and saw the Internet grow into a powerful marketing tool.
Today, many marketers are under the impression that the Internet has changed how businesses market themselves. In reality, it has not.
I can confidently say, “Despite many changes in how companies and organizations market themselves, the fundamental marketing elements remain the same as they have for centuries.”
This presentation reinforces the basic marketing principles of why people buy.
The key takeaway from this presentation is, “If you don’t understand old marketing, you won’t be successful with the new marketing.”
The $19 Billion Industry That is Rarely Appreciated
Rodney Dangerfield once said, “I get no respect.” The promotional product industry is like that. From key chains to ink pens and coffee cups, those giveaway items with a company name or logo are often called SWAG and trinkets.
Yet 47% of people keep promo items around for over a year. You probably have something with a company name on it in your wallet, purse, on the wall, or in your kitchen.
This presentation helps businesses and non-profits improve their brand image with promotional products.
Key takeaway: “Promotional Products Work.”