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Quotes about
Billy Riggs' Presentations "If you have not heard Billy Riggs, you have not heard the best inspirational speaker of our times."
Roger Symonds, Superintendent of Facilities, Saranac, NY
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TestimonialsBilly Riggs has received literally thousands of glowing testimonials from those who have experienced his motivational programs, and hundreds of them are printed here. View them all, or scroll down to see what people in your own profession or industry have said about “The Magic of Attitude!!” CEOs, COMPANY PRESIDENTS AND TOP MANAGERS This may be the first testimonial letter I’ve written in 15 years of picking speakers for our national meetings (we do three a year). You absolutely nailed it for us! The audience (after a late night and long day) was with you every step of the way, and two curtain calls from 1000 people sums is all up. Joseph H. Bourdow, President, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Largo, Florida Great, entertaining and very inspiring! The best I've ever seen. I especially like the way you customized the presentation to our organization. Kathy Mabe, President of Western Operations, Nationwide Insurance (Fortune 500) Just what our company needed! You're the best I've ever seen. John Zumwalt, Chairman and CEO, PBS & J (Fortune 500) Billy's a freakin' rock star! Great stage presence. Mark Leidheisl, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo SBA Lending Terrific… very entertaining and motivational. Several of my key people who have been with me 8 or 9 years have sought me out to tell me that yours was the best program we’ve ever had at our conference. I’m not just blowing smoke -- I agree with them! Garry Pincock, CEO, American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division The PERFECT balance between entertainment and education!!! Greg Ruden, President, Expert Optics, Inc. Very Impressive. A must see, but mainly a must hear. Jim Hubbard, Mayor, City of Claude, Texas Wonderful! A really great presentation! The very best I've ever seen. Robert Lake, CEO, EMCOR Absolutely entertaining, informative and uplifting!! I took much more away than just a program. THANKS! Pete Torpel, President, Phone On Hold Markeing An unbelievably entertaining and fun way to be mindful of the power of choosing one’s attitude!! Heather McGee, Vice President, Nelnet Inc., Jacksonville, Florida Billy's presentation was a wonderful combination of illusion, comedy, and inspiration. My 240 employees loved him and so did I! Wally Murray, President and CEO, Greater Nevada Credit Union A combination of showmanship and crisp lessons in the craft of selling that keeps the audience receptive and alert. Ed Faddoul, Owner, Potential Enterprises Terrific stories very relevant to leadership. Amazing illusions, hilarious presentation. Extremely entertaining. Fred Conway, President, National Bronze Mfg. Co The most entertaining, audience-captivating speaker I’ve ever seen. Sharon Kinsey, Owner, Illinois Collections, Peoria, Illinois Outstanding ability to deliver a meaningful message in the most entertaining way! Frank Stasiowski, President, PSMJ Resources, Inc. Phenomenal! Jann Gwinett, Senior Vice President, Brown and Keene, Attorneys at Law You are such a talented man! After your session, we were all talking. We all agreed that yours was the best program we've had in the nine years we've been holding conventions. You should be playing in Vegas to huge crowds. Peter Turpel, President, Phone On Hold Marketing Systems, On-Hold Messaging Association A very entertaining, but thought provoking presentation. I will use this with our sales team. Harry McGill, Founder and CEO, McGill Hose and Coupling, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Great! Engaged audience at every level, [from] entry to senior management. Ramona Phillips, President and CEO, Phillips Consulting Group, Miami, Florida Fantastic! I wish my whole staff had come! Barb Slavkin, President, June Roesslein, International. ADVERTISING This may be the first testimonial letter I’ve written in 15 years of picking speakers for our national meetings (we do three a year). You absolutely nailed it for us! The audience (after a late night and long day) was with you every step of the way, and two curtain calls from 1000 people sums is all up. Joseph H. Bourdow, President, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Largo, Florida By far, the most motivational and entertaining program I have ever seen. Ashley Wright, Val-pak Direct Marketing Systems Absolutely entertaining, informative and uplifting!! I took much more away than just a program. THANKS! Pete Torpel, President, Phone On Hold Markeing Humorous, witty, cutting edge and fun. Holly Wood, Cox Target Media Billy Riggs opened my eyes! Life is what you make of it. Not what life makes you into! D. Stewart, ValPak Marketing Systems AGRICULTURE
Made me open my eyes to a new level of belief in myself and selling. Tyson Naylor, Seed Specialist, Corn Belt FS, Macon County, Illinois You put the WOW in our conference! No one - absolutely no one - left the room during your presentation. You had them truly captured! Karen Bradley Burnett, Meeting Planner, American Feed Industry Association Awesome! Amazing! I would see him again and again! Thank you! No Name Given, Growmark, Inc Very fast paced, entertaining, good audience involvement. Laurie Black, Partner, R.A. Pickens and Son Farm, Pickens, Arkansas Exceptional blend of humor, magic, and motivation. Kim Roberts, Seed Specialist, Agvantage FS, Inc., New Hampton, Iowa
ATHLETICS
I’ve had the pleasure of having Billy Riggs speak to our football team the past eight years. His ability to motivate and inspire, coupled with his use of magic, leaves our players spellbound, informed, and excited about life. Mack Brown, Head Football Coach, University of Texas Thanks! You are right on! As a coach I believe attitude is the critical component for success. What we think and believe can in fact come true!! K. Futsell, Coach, Marble Falls ISD, Texas Wonderful! His passion is contagious! David T. Sine, Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, Flatonia High School, Flatonia, Texas
ATTORNEYS
Phenomenal! Jann Gwinett, Senior Vice President, Brown and Keene, Attorneys at Law
Great medicine for the psyche. Perfectly timed. Jeff Allder, Managing Attorney, Office of the Attorney General, Texas
Great speaker!!! He will without doubt motivate you and you will believe you can achieve your goals in life! Yolanda Hickman, Legal Asst. US Department of Justice
I enjoyed his presentation thoroughly. He has the most unusual way of making his point. Rom McFarland, Assistant, US Attorney.
I have attended scores of motivational speeches. WITHOUT A DOUBT, YOU ARE LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF EVERYONE. Thanks! Allen B. Pease, Attorney, Black and Veatch Consulting and Engineering
I laughed so hard I wanted to disappear! But the testimony was incredible. Dawn Macleod, HR Manager, Penobscot McCrum
A wonderful presentation for any organization - especially motivational and inspiring! Thank you! Laura Partlow, Attorney, Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement
Excellent presentation. Clear, entertaining and enlightening. Dan Grady, Judge, Social Security Administration.
AUTOMOBILE COMPANIES Great motivational presentation! A memorable experience! Ron Murray, Harley Davidson BANKS (SEE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS)
BOWLING PROPRIETORS Remarkable, inspirational, educational, hysterical. Peter Gross, South Park Bowl, Denver, Colorado A wonderful, fresh, and entertaining approach to inspiring exceptional customer service. Melissa Stagnaro, Director of Marketing, GJScores, Grand Junction, Colorado
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Wow! What a great program. It was so funny, but so inspiring. I went away encouraged to keep positive and not to let circumstances determine my demeanor. Lori Burk, Chamber of Commerce, El Campo, TX Wow! What more can I say? Your presentation was evaluated as the best at our entire convention! Dan Schenkein, President, Northwest Chamber Leaders Conference, NW USA Very Impressive. A must see, but mainly a must hear. Jim Hubbard, Mayor, City of Claude, Texas We had a wonderful response from our guests on your program! It was a magical experience our people will never forget, and your emphasis on the involvement of every member in Chamber activities was appreciated. They are still commenting on what a professional performance we had for our banquet this year! Becca Socha, President, El Campo Chamber of Commerce, Texas
Fantastic show! We couldn’t stop laughing. The best I’ve ever seen. Tracy Vance, Executive Director, Fort Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, Fort Madison, Iowa
Mr. Riggs’ show and insight is nothing short of exceptional. He motivates you, energizes you, and holds your attention while entertaining you. Eric Turner, Peoria City Councilman At Large, Peoria Chamber of Commerce I just loved your show and message. Wish everyone in this great country could hear you. You should be required listening!!! Joel B. Tolefree, Executive Director, Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas
Wonderful motivator; great and unique presentation. Makes you dig deep inside to pull out what we sometimes forget. Myra Hernandez, Manager, City of Key West, Florida
Spellbinding, unbelievable, and excellent. Mike Gustafson, Trustee, Fremont Township, Lake City, Illinois
Wonderful! Thanks for a great show and even better lesson. Jolietta, Billings, Montana Chamber of Commerce.
Yours was by far the best entertainment we've ever had for this event! Gary Milks, Vice-president, Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce, Iowa
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (SEE NON-PROFITS) CHILDCARE This is the second time I've heard Mr. Riggs, and his presentations are always breath-taking. Ignacia Lucero, Inclusion Specialist, Child Care Group, Dallas, Texas Billy had an awesome message. Very Entertaining. The best I've ever seen! Janet Fawcett, Busy Bear Childcare, Barr Nun, Wyoming Great presentation good mix of magic, comedy, and helpful information. Best keynote speaker I've ever heard! Lorna Shuman, Owner, First Class Preschool, Inc. You were awesome!!! I learned to expect great things when I have a great attitude! Missy King, Kings Korner Daycare, Wyoming You gave some wonderful and vital info to use in our staff trainings on how important attitude is in any business!! Thank you!! Janet Evans, Child Development Programs Director, United States Airforce, Yokota Air Base, Japan Great presentation. Good mix of magic, comedy, and helpful information. Best keynote speaker I've ever heard! Lorna Shuman, Owner, First Class Preschool, Inc. I found Billy Riggs to be very funny and entertaining, and at the same time inspirational. Kathy Muther, Asst. Health and Nutrition Manager, Sevca Windsor County Head Start The humor made this presentation about positive attitude the best I've ever attended. Roseann Rembery, Director, Growing Years Preschool and Daycare Funny, funny, funny and very motivational! I loved it! Rachel Sebeck, NCD A powerful talk on how attitude changes your day, your life, and your destiny. A good attitude is POWER. Yvonne Fairbanks, Director, Lil' Miki Zoo Daycare He was really entertaining with great points. The comedy, the magic, and the music are a great combination. Tabby, Childcare Provider, Puddle Jumpers The humor made this presentation about positive attitude the best I've ever attended! Roseann Rembuet, Director, Growing Years Preschool and Development Center The most enjoyable lecture on attitude I have ever attended! Peggy Schirmer, Director, United Methodist Family Child Care Center Awesome show and amazing message! THe magic drew in the crowd, helped really drive home the point, and kept everyone's attention. The message is invaluable. Awesome show!! Sarah Maravici, Child Care Provider, Cheyenne, Wyoming CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT This is a wonderful reminder of my personal belief in good attitude and being optimistic. It was very fun and refreshing. Trina Wilkerson, Staff Services Analyst, Del Norte County Social Services, Crescent City, California
A wonderful presentation for any organization - especially motivational and inspiring! Thank you! Laura Partlow, Attorney, Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement This came at the perfect time for me. I am going to try to use this to improve my attitude and ultimately my life. Mary Gillen, Special Program Coordinator, Child Support Services, Crescent City, California This was the best ever! [It is] the only training we've ever had that actually was helpful. Kathleen Dickson, Child Support Services, Del Norte County Social Services, California
COLLECTIONS
Very impressed. I have watched and listened to numerous speakers and have never left so excited and motivated! Angela Cummins, Collector and Mentor, United Recovery Systems
Never seen anything more exciting and positive! Sharon Benoit, Collector, United Recovery Systems The most entertaining, audience-captivating speaker I’ve ever seen. Sharon Kinsey, Owner, Illinois Collections, Peoria, Illinois
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Inspiring. Brought back the beauty and magic of educational leadership and laughter and deep thinking. Lise Telson, Vice President of Student Services, Saddleback College, California
Fascinating, funny, and far-reaching in thought and motivation. Patti Ross, Dean of Student Learning, Bakersfield College, California
This presentation was filled with humor, intelligence, passion, and just plain good logic. Nancy Byrnes, Vice President, Cypress College, California
Excellent motivational speaker. Right combination of humor, wit, magic, and serious thought-provoking messages to inspire and motivate. Dr. Victor M. Jaime, Vice President of Student Services, Imperial Valley College
Very funny, but genuine and heartfelt. Victoria Rosario, Dean of Student Development, Folsom Lake College
CONSTRUCTION
By far the best speaker I've ever seen. John Miller, Project Coordinator, Consolidated Construction Group, St. Louis, Missouri Thank you for your absolutely, positively FABULOUS presentation! You are the talk of the association! Bonnie Moeller, Executive Director, Central Minnesota Builders Association FANTASTIC!!! Billy Riggs is an artist who inspired everyone in attendance. He takes audience participation to new heights. Incorporating our members into his performcance really added to the reception of Billy's messages. Rachel Young, Director of Meetings and Conventions, Masonry Contractors Association of America A great way to learn and be reminded of what I already know with laughter. Roger Kidner, Landmark Builders, St. Louis, Missouri The presentation was excellent and the message was great! Charlie Fletcher, Executive VP, Mesa Energy Systems Very well put together and entertaining while being very informative. Extremely helpful and insightful! Something everyone can use every day! John, Carpenter Maybe the best speaker I've ever seen! Great job, lots of energy, great balance of humor and message that your self image is your destiny! David Swanson, Director of Automation, EMCOR Very Entertaining. Really brought together important points while keeping us laughing. Kayla Keck, Sales Manager, Fulford Homes, St. Louis, Missouri Fantastic! I wish my whole staff had come! Barb Slavkin, President, June Roesslein, International. Great show - fabulous message!! Bill Tucker, President, Seashore Construction CUSTOMER SERVICE (SEE SERVICE PROVIDERS)
EDUCATORS
One of the best motivational and inspirational programs I have ever been associated with. Just awesome! Gene Burton, Superintendent, Rockwall Independent School District, Rockwall, Texas Billy kept an entire auditorium captivated for an hour and a half with fabulous teachings and magic! Jason Burcher, Teacher, Hermosa Beach City School District, California A can’t miss speaker – great job – great message! John Raymond, Superintendent, Saranac Lake Public School District, New York Getting your positive message across with humor and magic was THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN, especially in the education genre!! Carolyn Major, Assistant Principal and Teacher, Crosby ISD, Houston, Texas This show was the most entertaining, funny, and touching I have seen in a long time!! Sabine Tyler, School Readiness Advocate, Crescent City, California Very informative and entertaining. You helped motivate me and reinforce ideas I have used and plan to use this year. I learned through your inspirational presentation!! Ronnie Davenport, Principal, Crosby ISD, Houston, Texas Fabulous! Informative, interesting, humorous, motivational! You left us wanting more! Bill Stewart, Superintendent, Alba-Golden ISD, Texas Makes the agony of teacher in-service fun and inspiring! Chris Shima, First Grade Teacher, Hermosa Beach City School District, California Michael Harlean, Teacher, Westlake High School, Westlake, Texas Riveting from beginning to end. Wonderfully relevant. Without doubt the most captivating and enjoyable motivational presentation I've ever attended. Jim Julhauser, Assistant Principal, Las Cruces Public Schools, Las Cruces, New Mexico Very entertaining and thought-provoking. Best inservice we have ever had! It has given me a new attitude to start a great school year!! Cindi Avol, Math Teacher, Huntington Beach, California Best Superintendent Day Motivational speaker I have ever heard in 10 years as an educator. Dermott Morgan, Physical Education Teacher, Petrova Elementary School, Saranac Lake, New York Positively fascinating! What a great way to start the year. Lynette Eichenlamb, Teacher, Hermosa Beach City School District, California Very motivational!!! No matter how long one has taught, he inspired all of us to make a difference in the lives of students. M. Gregory, Teacher, Lake Travis ISD, Lake Travis, Texas Excellent presentation! In my 44 years it has been the best! Keep up your good work. R.C. Salinas, Local Historian, Rio Grande City, Texas At a time when I was leaning toward retiring, you've given me the inspiration to reconsider! Thank you! Adreanne Rodriguez, Teacher, Mission CISD, Texas It was funny, moving and inspiring. I will definitely have a better attitude for the rest of my life!! Linda R. Cabellon, Teacher, Pasadena USD, California. The best speaker I’ve ever heard! Loved him!! Please bring him back! He’s awesome and totally hilarious! April Farley, Librarian, Alamogordo High School, Alamogordo, New Mexico So profound, appropriate, and meaningful! Dolores Gable, Principal, Rio Hondo Elementary School, Downey USD, California Best staff development speaker we have ever had in HBCSD!!! No name given, California It's like having inspiration on tap!!! Matt Kodama, Teacher, Pasadena USD, California This was my 31st first day talk. By far the best ever! The use of humor, realism, and practical ideas was believable and useable. Dick Zemahr, Phys. Ed. Teacher, Saranac Lake High School, Saranac Lake, NY Best back-to-school presentation since I've been here! (This is my 10th year). This type of encouragement and entertainment is truly refreshing. Melinda Lyons, Holloman Intermediate School, Alamorgordo Public Schools, Alamogordo, New Mexico Wow!!! Oustandingly entertaining and meaninful!!! Randi Bern, Counselor, Marble Falls iSD, Texas The best I’ve ever seen or heard (and I’m 67 years old). Bravo! Ruedelle Moreau, Special Education Secretary, Central Office, Sheldon Independent School District, Houston, Texas Very captivating. Best presentation ever! Didn’t look at the clock once! Christine Adams, French Teacher, Saranac Lake High School, Saranac Lake, New York Great presentation! I feel that I can take on the world!! (Or at least the kids in my classroom!). Sheri Valentine, Teacher, Marble Falls ISD, Texas Excellent presentation and message! This applies to all walks of life. Billy keeps it interesting and fun. Thank you for being here today. Shaun McDowell, Teacher and Coach, Fort Bend ISD, Texas Thank you! Lucky to have heard your talk. All teachers are!!! Allison Dimitri, Teacher, Pasadena USD, California This was the best presentation I have attended in 22 years in education. It was humorous, poignant, relevant and extremely entertaining. Bill Cluckey, Teacher, Saranac Lake High School, New York Great speaker!! Very entertaining! I laughed so hard I started crying! Tiffany Halbarcher, Teacher, Crosby ISD, Houston, Texas My attention was on Mr. Riggs at all times. Great inspirational speaker!!! Kim O'Brien, Teacher, Hermosa Beach, California The most amazing speaker and educational professional I have witnessed. Jason Wamsganz, Physical Education Teacher, Petrova Elementary School, Saranac Lake, New York Billy Riggs was so interesting I forgot to get my knitting project out – kept everyone engaged – no one left! Kay Standefer, Seventh Grade Teacher, Mountain View Middle School, Alamogordo, New Mexico Definitely encouraging and uplifting - and sobering at the same time. Reminded me of my duty as a teacher. Thanks. Melanie Verner, Elementary School Teacher, Crosby ISD, Houston, Texas Fascinating, funny, and far-reaching in thought and motivation. Patti Ross, Dean of Student Learning, Bakersfield College, California You are an inspiration and incredibly talented. Your message is powerful and important. Thank you for what you are to the world!! Michelle Emmons, Second Grade Teacher, Marble Falls ISD, Texas. You are everything a motivational speaker should be!!! Lori Koch, Kindergarten Teacher, Hermosa Beach Elementary, California You are so passionate about igniting teachers to love and believe in their students and in themselves, as well!! Therese Cauchon, Teacher, Pasadena USD, California This was the most enjoyable and informative session I have attended in the sixteen years I have been here. Lee Daunais, Maintenance and Safety Director, Saranac Lake Central School District, Saranac Lake, NY SO engaging and dynamic! Thanks for helping us remember that our attitude DOES make a difference. Truly awesome!!! Barbie Britt, Dyslexia Specialist, Eanes ISD, Austin, Texas This was the first convocation OR motivational speaker I have every enjoyed. Thank you so much!! Phil Duffy, Teacher, Crosby ISD, Houston, Texas Spectacular!!! It was like being on a roller coaster with all of the slow/fast, up/down! Jamie Munro, BSTA Coordinator, Pasadena USD, California If you have not heard Billy Riggs, you have not heard the best inspirational speaker of our times. Roger Symonds, Superintendent of Facilities, Saranac Lake Central School District, Saranac Lake, New York
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS
An enormously important message for all effective leaders! A heart moving experience. Rob Osborn, Custodial Services Director, Cornell University. "Brilliant!" Pennye Ramon, Paraprofessional Title I, Marble Falls ISD, Texas It was awesome!! I cannot believe what an inspiration he is! Was wonderful. Everyone should have the opportunity to see him! Patty Sathre, Site Supervisor, Anoka Hennepin District 11, Minnesota Reaches out and grabs you and keeps you ‘til the end. Sally Young, Custodial Supervisor, University of Vermont
Outstanding. Great message. Don’t pass up an opportunity to hear Billy! Jerry Brendel, Woodridge School District #68, Woodridge, Florida This was amazing and motivating! I'll think twice before letting a bad attitude get the WORST of me again. Adam Hanson, Business Manager, Maine School Union 74. Fabulous and Fun! Fun and Funny! Funny and fabulous!!! Betty Sharkel, Business Adminstrator, SAU 39 Without a doubt one of the best speakers I have ever heard. Dave Huffman, Business Director, Ocommewae Central School District
Entertaining and inspirational. Billy Riggs presented a motivational program that offers hope for the future. Pat Darnick, Business Director CESA #7
Your message for a successful life, in fact, is reality itself. Gary Krawchuk, Business Director, Northern Lights SD #69, Alberta, Canada What a wonderful few moments of life!!! Glenn Hankinson, Finance Manager, MCS/OENSU A wonderful program – truly funny and educational – a real treat. Really the best I’ve experienced. Pete Churchill, Business Division Director, Torcon, Inc. A fantabulous, motivating, entertaining, uplifting, practical genuine and useful presentation. I can't think of any audience that wouldn't benefit greatly from this. Maureen Start, Assistant Director, Math Schience Upward Bound, Vermont Technical College
ENGINEERS Just what our company needed! You're the best I've ever seen. John Zumwalt, Chairman and CEO, PBS & J (Fortune 500) I have attended scores of motivational speeches. WITHOUT A DOUBT, YOU ARE LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF EVERYONE. Thanks! Allen B. Pease, Attorney, Black and Veatch Consulting and Engineering An excellent mixture of humor, postive thinking, and success stories. VERY uplifting! Merrill Craig, Marketing Director, E&M Engineering Inspiring, entertaining, a great reminder of what's already inside us! Monica Cepero, Manager, PBS & J FAIRS AND EXPOS
It was very informative in a humorous way. Loved the magic tricks! One of the best speakers I have heard! Barbara Jones, Director of Creative Arts and Special Events, State Fair of Texas Inspirational entertainment that was customized to apply to those who make the fairs successful in Michigan. Lonnie Steele, Fair Manager, Porter County Fair, Indiana Very effective and entertaining. Certainly affected my attitude. I do belive in what you've reminded me is the truth about attitude! Meri Smith, Directof of Events and Facilities, Arkasas Livestock Show Association Incredible!! So funny! Really enjoyed how the serious talk was presented humorously. Gina SoKolich, Event Coordinator, Cityof Arnold, Missouri Loved the magic, and the message was wonderful! Steve Mozier, Nodaway County Fair Educational benefits only topped by the entertainment! Al Dupre, Secretary, Los Angeles Association of Fairs and Festivals Thank you! Wonderful presentation! We are blessed to be able to hear you. Carolyn McKee, Nayson Concessions, Texas Association of Fairs and Events Entertaining! Exciting! Best motivational speaker I have seen! Lisa Barr, Four States Fair Very emotionally impacting, not to mention right on! The world would be a better place for everyone if we would follow your thoughts. Richard Warner, Chairman, Graham Street Fair You had me from the start 'til the final second! Maribel Riojas, Executive Secretary, Dixie Flag It was very informative in a humorous way. Loved the magic tricks! One of the best speakers I've ever heard! Barbara Jones, Director of Creative Arts and Special Events, State Fair of Texas Very uplifiting. I will use this in all areas of life: family, friends, church members, fair people. Evelyn Delancy, Ogomaw County Fair, Michigan
Could watch and listen to him for an entire day, no problem. I need my entire board to hear this. Bernie Dudek, Director, St. Clair County 4H Fair
FINANCIAL AID
Mr. Riggs was an awesome, great, wonderful entertainer. I think he should be seen worldwide to enlighten customer service [providers] with excellence and professionalism. Ann McCowin, Asst. Director of Financial Aid, Mountain View College, Dallas, Texas
Delivers an uplifting message of how great life is through a very captivating medium. Anthony Spano, Director of Financial Aid, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Great show! Norman Vincent Peale meets David Copperfield! Paul Agostinelli, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Florida Atlantic University
I’ve seen a lot of speakers, and you were one of the best ever. Great job! Randy Sell, Director of Financial Aid, University of Nebraska Mr. Riggs was an awesome, great, wonderful entertainer. I think he should be seen worldwide to enlighten customer services with excellence and professionalism. Ann Mccowin, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Mountain View College
Excellent, spellbound, impressed! Deborah Arnold, Associate Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, University of North Texas
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Billy's a freakin' rock star! Great stage presence. Mark Leidheisl, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo SBA Lending Fantastic! Melds business and fun for a great meeting. Bob McKinley, Regional Director, Small Business Development Council, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas The combination of the material and presentation will impact me and everyone I encounter for the rest of my life, because now I believe in myself! Deborah Giant, Collection Manager, State Bank, La Grange, TX Fabulous! Energizing! Truthful! A must for any business looking to grow! Susan Love, Banking Center Manager, State Bank, La Grange, Texas
The best motivational and funniest speaker I have ever listened to! Fantastic!!! Omar Mickens, Business Development Officer, Wells Fargo SBA Lending Billy Riggs’ combination of magic, comedy, and business inspiration is fantastic! Eric Nevitt, IT Administrator, First Capitol Bank, Peoria Best ever! Brings a whole new perspective and appreciation to being an HR Professional. Barb McKeen, Human Resources Manager, Skowhegan Savings. Very professional, innovative, and inspiring. Shelly Fisher, Owner, SF Financial Billy's presentation was fun and exciting, but it delivered an important message - that you have the power to choose your attitude!!! Jennifer Rocco, Program Analyst, California State Controller's Office Billy is amazing! I loved his tips on leadership. His blend of humor, magic and leadership tips was worth every minute! Mary Hammond, VP of Human Resources, Kennebec Savings Bank Wonderful! Out of this world! Entertaining! Nicole Nore, Mortgage Lender, Commerce Bank of Peoria, Illinois Hands-down the best speaker I have ever seen! Mike Haynes, Financial Additions Extremely motivational, the message was very meaningful and powerful, plus the session itself was very entertaining. Great show! Pierre Cardenas, Sr. Vice President, Gulf Employees Credit Union, El Paso, TX Very entertaining and funny with good information!! Loved it! The best I’ve ever seen. Michelle Colledge, AVP, Mountain High Federal Credit Union Best entertainment we’ve had! Good sales training also. Kathy Raia, Frost National Bank, Houston, TX Billy is truly a gem. Entertaining, motivating, and an excellent showman. Clark Davenport, County Manager, Sierra Valley Title, California Phenomenal! Positive learning and a twist of fun. Keeps you on your toes the whole time. A great asset to our company. Ana Mangino, Vice President of Business Development, First Federal Bank of New Mexico The best motivational and funniest speaker I have ever listened to! Fantastic!!! Omar Mickens, Business Development Officer, Wells Fargo SBA Lending Great job! Please request him again! Diverse, funny, and effective. Dwight Chen-Sony, Account Executive, Chase Home Finance Mr. Riggs was an awesome, great, wonderful entertainer. I think he should be seen worldwide to enlighten customer service [providers] with excellence and professionalism. Ann McCowin, Asst. Director of Financial Aid, Mountain View College, Dallas, Texas FOOD SERVICEIncredible!!! Never seen anything like it! Laurel Johnson, Lead Cook and Manager, STMA High School You have a very creative way of showing how important a good attitude is. Laughed 'til my sides hurt!! Natalie Stenger, Food Service Coordinator, Minneapolis Special District #1 Food Service Very informative and entertaining! Great Points! The time went by too quickly! Would recommend to everyone! Mike Nottingham, Direct Sales for new stores, Grocery Supply Company, Inc. I love Billy's attitude! He is a powerful testament to a great attitude! Ellen Wahlberg, SNP Operations Supervisor, USDA Food and Nutrtion Service Loved it!! Laughed 'til I cried!! No name given, Food Specialist, Forest Lake ISD #831 The best two hours I've spent in a long time! Billy was funny, yet had an awesome message about attitude! Virginia Schnacky, Minnesota School Nutrition Association Inspirational - so very pragmatic and full of wisdom, wit and most of all common sense, which so few of us use. Blair Scott West, Executive Director, Out and About Audlt Day Services What a great inspiration! Gave me lots of things to think about. You're a positive influence and I needed that! Bubbles Greene, Cashier, Food Service It was entertaining, happy, useful, motivating, funny. Did I mention USEFUL?!? Wilma Luther, Food Service Director, Indiana Great show!!! High energy and very entertaining! Gary Clark, Sales, Grocery Supply Company Unbelievable!! What a great postive speaker! You can't help but smile. Tina Wade, Executive Director, Willow Creek Nutrition I really enjoyed Billy's show! He's funny, entertaining, and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot. Nola Hughey, Elementary School Cafeteria Manager, Martinsville MSD, Indiana I have never laughed so hard and been so moved!! Jeanine Bowman, Food Service Director, Benson Public Schools Utterly fantastic! Informative and entertaining. Teri Fabry, President, Ponte Vechio Restaurant, Peoria, Illinois. Very entertaining, but more importantly, very informative and useful information. Laura Lucas, Asst. Nutrition Manager, Ossco ISD #279 You were great! Your thoughts were SO true and were truly motivational! Patsy Garza, Kitchen Manager Very entertaining while still interesting and informative! Excellent!! LeAnna Muckenhirn, Asst. Food Service Director, Anderson Schools, Indiana He is an exceptional, motivating, sharp, hilarious speaker! Over the top and very, very funny! Teresa White, Foodservice Manager, Village Elementary, East Allen Community Schools Entertaining, inspiring, and downright fun! Jolene Sanderson, Cafeteria Manager, East Allen County Schools It was awesome!!! I cannot believe what an inspiration he is! Was wonderful. Everyone should have the opportunity to see him. Patty Sathre, Site Supervisor, Nonoka Hernon Food Services, District 11. You really got me thinking about the level of service I provide the students. Connie Roberts, Cook, Anderson Community Schools A great blend of humor, magic, and information to get the point across! Barbara McKain, Symore Public Shools, Cook, Indiana I've got a headache from laughing so hard! I especially loved the funny song! Lori Mangrum, Manager. MSD of Decatur Township, IndianaFUNERAL DIRECTORS It’s been a tremendous pleasure to be able to write this thank you letter to you! All of those who turned in an evaluation form rated you a “firewall 5” out of a possible 5! To the best of my knowledge, this has never happened at our convention. To say you hit a bullseye with your presentation would be a gross understatatement.” Sue Rogers, Executive Director, Minnesota Funeral Directors Association Great presentation! Held my interest throughout his performance. Stories were educational and motivating. I enjoyed every minute. Demetrius Armour, Funeral Director, Indiana Everybody needs a session with you! Paul Filter, Funeral Director This is the best program I've seen at an Indiana FDA Convention! Kevin Brown, Hinsey-Brown Funeral Services
GOVERNMENT
Best motivational speech tied into a masterful set of illusions that are both inspiring and relevant. Oscar Leal, Administrative Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of Defense Dude! You really know your stuff!! Incredibl talk and amazing tricks! Chris Ayers, Motor Vehicle Driver, Missouri Veteran's Commission Great speaker!!! He will without doubt motivate you and you will believe you can achieve your goals in life! Yolanda Hickman, Legal Asst. US Department of Justice I love Billy's attitude! He is a powerful testament to a great attitude! Ellen Wahlberg, SNP Operations Supervisor, USDA Food and Nutrtion Service I enjoyed his presentation thoroughly. He has the most unusual way of making his point. Rom McFarland, Assistant, US Attorney.
“Excellent! Made me have a different outlook on life. I believe that I can accomplish my dream no matter how hard it may be. I will never give up!” Chandra Cain, Child Support Officer, Office of the Attorney General, Texas
Great medicine for the psyche. Perfectly timed. Jeff Allder, Managing Attorney, Office of the Attorney General, Texas Absolutely phenomenal!! Eric Endsley, Administrator, Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, Missouri This was an incredible experience!!! Eugene O'Loughiln, Veterans Service Officer, Missouri Veterans Commission Very inspiring. I am a very positive person and I was still amazed at the ability I have to choose and even more positive lifestyle. Brian McCann, State Controller's Office, California
Awesome! Hysterically funny - but very good motivational information. Christina Steen, Clinical Caseworker Assistant, Missouri Veterans Commission It was like being in a Las Vegas showroom, with a life lesson! Darlene Sandberg, Supervisor, Kenosha County Child Support Enforcement, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Outstanding!!! If you want to have people roaring laughing and never forget how to provide exceptional customer service, hire Billy Riggs! Peg Jones, Administrative Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of Defense
Excellent presentation. Clear, entertaining and enlightening. Dan Grady, Judge, Social Security Administration.
Entertaining! Makes a person think, but enjoy thinking about what is important to them! Wonderful at involving the crowd - would love to have him back as a guest speaker. Viv Rains, Assistant Administrator, Missouri Veterans Home, St. James Wow! I was blown away! Catherine Whitworth, Child Support Officer, Office of the Attorney General, Texas
Fascinating! Energizing! Excellent! Mind-blowing! Great mix of entertainment, inspiration, and motivation. Barbara Millikan, Programs Field Representative, Child Support Enforcement, Department of Human Services, Texas
The most entertaining magician/comedian/motivational speaker I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen quite a few!! Mareta Alspaugh, Administrative Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of Defense
Awesome Speaker! Very touching and would like to attend again! Sandra Myers, Accouting Clerk, Missouri Veterans Commission You were excellent. I’m not a fan of the pep talk – yours was different and thought provoking – with nuggets to take back to the office. Karen Young, Managing Attorney, Office of the Attorney General, San Antonio, Texas Billy, it was the best I've ever seen! Really hits home. I want to thank you for everything. Bill Martin, Maintenance Supervisor, St. Louis Missouri Veterans Home
HEALTHCARE
I was totally in stitches. I laughed so hard my jaws hurt. Judy A. Miller, Administrative Director, Mason City Area Nursing Home, Mason City, Illinois
A psychologist masquerading as a magician. Mary Capp, Registered Nurse, Jefferson City, Missouri
“I laughed until I cried!” Martie Bickwermert, Director of Cardio Pulmonary, Memorial Hospital Billy captures the audience while inspiring them that life is what you make of it. Excellent presentation!!!! Susan Ray, VP of HR, St. Andrews Hospital
Your “show” was the best I have seen in 25 years in the health care business. Entertaining and uplifting. Connie Rutledge, Social Services, Country Health Nursing Home, Gifford, Illinois
Absolutely awesome presentation. Excellent motivational speaker. Mary Helson, Registered Nurse, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, California
One of the best conferences/talks I have ever attended. Keeps you awake and motivated throughout the entire conference. Tata Chidelli, Registered Nurse, St. Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, California
Billy is amazing! With an exceptional and intriguing show his message is simple yet powerful. Sara Pessman, Social Service Assistant, Resthaven Center More than entertainment, Riggs is motivating and inspirational! The message is extremely relevant to my current work environment. I only wish my co-workers had heard it! Dawn Biela, Training Specialist/QMRP, Parents and Friends, Inc. I was laughing through tears but his messages hit home. Susan Ludy, Executive Director, Beverly Healthcare of Jefferson City, Missouri
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Inspirational, evocative, stirred my imagination. Strengthened my resolve. Pati Brown, Lodge Manager, Mountain View Resort HUMAN RESOURCES, STAFFING AND PERSONNEL
Very funny, very together. Made a difference in my life that will be ongoing. No Name Given, Texas Association of Personnel Consultants Extremely inspiring and motivating!! Christy Gillespie, HR Specialist, Greater Nevada Credit Union Hands down the most incredible motivational presentation I have ever heard! Jerry Mortimer, Placement Specialist, Texas Personnel Consultants Billy captures the audience while inspiring them that life is what you make of it. Excellent presentation!!!! Susan Ray, VP of HR, St. Andrews Hospital
This was the best show I have ever seen. I want to go right out and use what I have learned. Michelle Pullen, Benefits Administrator, CDS Administrators Outstanding! Your humor and message were so enjoyable my face hurt when this presentation was over! Shannon Duquay, Office Manager/HR Specialist, Rumford Group Homes, Inc.
Billy is beyond awesome. Very refreshing! Debbie Court, Account Executive, Staffing Resources
I laughed and I cried! It was the most moving 1.5 hours! I highly recommend Billy to any organization. Mary Ann Waite, Sales Recruiter, Burnett Staffing
I laughed so hard I wanted to disappear! But the testimony was incredible. Dawn Macleod, HR Manager, Penobscot McCrum
Best ever! Brings a whole new perspective and appreciation to being an HR Professional. Barb McKeen, Human Resources Manager, Skowhegan Savings. Without a doubt the best and most amazing presentation I have seen. Funny, and also very useful info. Jim Hezel, Texas Association of Personnel Consultants Billy is amazing! I loved his tips on leadership. His blend of humor, magic and leadership tips was worth every minute! Mary Hammond, VP of Human Resources, Kennebec Savings Bank Our people are not easy to impress, but most people I spoke to referred to Billy as the best keynote speaker we have ever had! I cannot recommend Billy strongly enough! Texas Association of Personnel Consultants
Wow! Billy manages to stun the audience with seemingly impossible feats while conveying a positive, motivating, and pertinent message at the same time. Tiffany Fortier, Trainer/Client Relations Manager, FISC I not only laughed my *ss off, I got a sore neck nodding my head in agreement. Lisa McGrotty, Personnel Specialist, Maine DOT
INSURANCE COMPANIES Great, entertaining and very inspiring! The best I've ever seen. I especially like the way you customized the presentation to our organization. Kathy Mabe, President of Western Operations, Nationwide Insurance (Fortune 500) Specatcular, awesome, extraordinary, entertaining, enlightening, grand are just a few of the words I would choose to describe your presentation! Suzanne Hungerford, Meeting Planner, State Farm Insurance Unlike any speaker I’ve ever seen! Would lift anyone’s spirits and keep their attention. Sarah Marshky, Dimond Brothers Insurance Agency, Inc., Arcola, Illinois
Excellent, funny, and informative. Very entertaining. Dwayne Ruff, Agency Field Executive, State Farm Insurance Companies I have been up since 4 am, but was alert and entertained during the whole presentation! It really was the best motivational presentation I've ever seen. Agnesa Bakhsyan, Agent, Nationwide Insurance Great! Entertaining, but with the best vision of life. Virgil Pellwanger, Agent, State Farm Insurance Companies I have sat through two of Mr. Riggs’ speaking events. Because of the “Grand Illusions” message my sales and attitude have sky-rocketed! Cyminthia Rogers, Sales Manager, NFC Marketing, Dallas, Texas The whole presentation was the best I’ve ever witnessed. Excellent + + + +! Billy Burow, ONB Insurance Billy Riggs was an entertaining, motivating, and inspirational speaker. Enjoyed the message. I'm empowered! Nationwide Health Plans, Ohio This was a great presentation! I believe Billy Riggs will motivate any audience and leave a lasting impression! Lucinda Wilde, Agent, Nationwide Insurance Talented, funny, and touching. I was thoroughly amazed! Stacey Robbins, Health Alliance Medical Plans
One minute I was laughing so hard I cried. The next I felt so lucky to be where I am in life that I cried. Joe Blomstein, Wausau Insurance Company
I was really drawn in by his pure passion for life. Jason McCollum, Wausau Insurance Company
Humor, magic and positive thinking… the three mysteries of life. Billy Riggs has mastered all three in an entertaining and captivating display. Charity Myatt, Wausau Insurance Company
LAW ENFORCEMENT The attitude segment is beneficial to my life and will be used and introduced to others. Thank you. Two hours seemed like 1/2 hour! Connie Merrill, Chief Probation Officer, Del Norte County, California Billy Riggs is amazing!! He is very motivating. His show was very entertaining and his words were moving. Christine Lawton, Jail Commander, Harrison County (IN) Sheriff's Department I was dubious before the show, BUT you were entertaining and inspirational. I tell every new employee - attitude is every bit as important as aptitude. You communicated that message loud and clear! Dave Lain, Sheriff You have opened the door to positive thought and self-improvement. Already a positive thinker, but you may have just pushed me to the next level! Steve Wagner, Chief Deputy, Hendricks County Sheriff Department LEASING COMPANIES Just when you think you have seen it all, more appears! Funny, entertaining, ENCOURAGING. Josh Wood, Account Manager, Autow Nationalease of Alabama Billy combines magic, illusions, and humor to influence your mind, heart, and soul. John Keating, Nationalease of Kansas City GREAT!!! The best program we've ever had!!! Gene Scoggins, National VP of Sales, Nationalease. MANUFACTURING
The absolute best program I’ve ever seen. Rich Bare, Salesperson, Advanced Fluid Connectors, Inc, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Great points that we all need to be reminded of... and do something about!! Presentation of points with humor and magic - great combination! Barb Anderson, Mico, Inc. Billy, Great presentation!! You tailored it perfectly to our company/audience. Dean Fox, Executive VP, PBS & J Terrific stories very relevant to leadership. Amazing illusions, hilarious presentation. Extremely entertaining. Fred Conway, President, National Bronze Mfg. Co.
Awesome. The best motivational speaker I have ever seen or listened to. Kevin DuPont, Salesperson, Eaton Hydraulics
A very entertaining, but thought provoking presentation. I will use this with our sales team. Harry McGill, Founder and CEO, McGill Hose and Coupling, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
MEDICAL PERSONNEL (SEE HEALTHCARE)
MEETING PLANNERS Spectacular, awesome, extraordinary, entertaining, enlightening, grand are just a few of the words I would choose to describe your presentation! Suzanne Hungerford, Meeting Planner, State Farm Insurance An incredible blend of message and magic is the best way to describe Billy’s presentation. He has a solid message that is unquestionably the primary purpose of his presentation. However, the excitement of magic, moment by moment, enhances his presentation and delivers what an audience thrives on, content.” Ed Griffin, Former CEO, Meeting Professionals, International, Dallas, Texas Billy's show was entertaining and informative. My members were INCREDIBLY impressed, and ready to hire Billy for their own groups. Kathy Hughes, Executive Director, On-Hold Messaging Association He was hilarious, inspiring, awesome, and touching! Billy Riggs recognized our pains and trials and lifted us up. His thought-provoking session left our members on the edges of their seats. Kara Lacke, Meeting Planner, Association of Texas Professional Educators The participants have resoundingly stated that yours was the best program ever at our conference! Michael J. Mazur, Jr., Executive Director, Society of Corporate Meeting Planners Billy Riggs captivates his audience with both his charisma and his wisdom. Joyfully, they take away his sense of purpose and wonder. John Maisel, President, Maisel Events, Houston, Texas You were a huge success! One of the best meetings we've ever presented. I will sing your praises at every opportunity. Steven G. Foster, VP of Programs, Meeting Professionals International, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter You kept our attendees alert and engaged, and the illusions helped get your message across. You were the perfect opening for our convention! We also received rave reviews about your break-out session. JJ Fox, Annual Conference Co-Chair, Meeting Professionals, International, Oregon Chapter Fun, educational, and thought provoking. Kevin M. McNally, CMP, Director of Conventions, Starwood Hotel and Resorts, The Westin Chicago North I don't know where to begin to thank you for being the M.C. for our Awards Banquet! You were serious when needed and then quick as one of your illusions evoked gales of laughter. You were the highlight of the evening. Janet Blomquist, President, Meeting Professionals, International, Hill Country Chapter, Texas
MOVERS Second time I've seen Billy and just as entertaining as the first! Karin Hendley, Administrative Manager, EDC Moving Systems Enjoyable, great interaction with audience! Great message for all levels of employees and management. Andy Crocker, President/Owner, Crocker Moving and Storage Awesome!!! Karen Clemmensen, Account Executive, Rent-a-crate Wonderful show - better lesson! Carl Browning, Owner, Browning Transfer and Storage What a great way to start the day! Lana Keating, New Haven Moving Equipment He was great. A lot of fun and VERY funny! Matt Adams, Sales Rep., New Haven Moving Equipment. NETWORK MARKETING A combination of showmanship and crisp lessons in the craft of selling that keeps the audience receptive and alert. Ed Faddoul, Owner, Potential Enterprises Heaven sent... a breath of fresh air... could not have been better, practical "how-to" tips that seasoned and new distributors could use immediately, great. Entertaining and content-rich! Doris Wood, President Emeritus, Mulitlivel Marketing Association of America Great magic! Great humor! Great points! People always remember points made with examples, and especially those with comedy. The Magic was a bonus. Karen Hoskey, Team in Focus My team LOVED you! You are getting rave reviews. Your wholesome comedic act and illusions were incredible, and if that was not enough, you got across some mindset-changing points while entertaining! Gina Thayer, Discovery Toys A "10." An absolute "10." Great info with one of the most unique and enjoyable deliveries I've ever seen. Rodney Smoczyk, Excel Unlimited
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Terrific… very entertaining and motivational. Several of my key people who have been with me 8 or 9 years have sought me out to tell me that yours was the best program we’ve ever had at our conference. I’m not just blowing smoke -- I agree with them! Garry Pincock, CEO, American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division
Absolutely fabulous! Finally an engaging speaker who kept my attention and left me wanting more. Jenifer Blatstein, Prevention Detection Specialist, American Cancer Society I found this very rewarding and I needed to hear it. Janet Huckabee, Program Manager, Arkansas Red Cross, Wife of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee Most amazing and inspirational. Very entertaining. Kathy Flamson, Rotary International Awesome! Not only is the magic incredible, but Billy is funny, engaging, and gets you charged up! Tammy Chandler, Finance Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County It is (hopefully) impossible to fake the genuine passion you have for your message. John Hobbs, Boys and Girls Club of the Sequoias Thanks to your professionalism and knowledge, the 2006 Administrative Conference was a huge success! YOUR KEYNOTE WAS THE HIGHEST RATED WE'VE EVER HAD! Lou Suquett, Senior Regional Service Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Billy's performance was a 5-star synopsis of lessons for success, attitude and life. None better. Tim Richardson, Vice President of Military Services, Boys and Girls Clubs of America
The perfect marriage of illusion and self-motivation! Leonard Koshinski, Regional Relations Director, The American Cancer Society Wow!! Laugh, learn something, and wonder.... Herlinda Heras, Rotary International If you’re feeling discouraged, you need to see this show. Billy fires you up to see your dreams through. Bruce Jordan, Chief Professional Officer, Boys and Girls Club of Nowatan Incredible tricks, powerful message! Tony Williams, Director of Operations, Boys and Girls Clubs of Coachula Valley
Incredible use of comedy, illusion, and motivational speaking. Bar none, the best speaker I have ever heard! Eric R. Scalzo, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County Absolutely the best speaker I have ever heard!! Motivating and talented! Chris Hare, Income Development Specialist, The American Cancer Society Phenomenal program with a direct message in a hilarious manner. Isabelle Rodgriguez, Chief Professional Officer, Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe
Was totally the most amazing presentation I’ve ever seen. Debbie Ramsey, Regional Service Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of America
PETROLEUM AND GAS COMPANIES What a sensational program! You exceeded all of our expectations. Now I know why you were recommended to us so highly! Gerald Tedrow, Executive Director, Western Petroleum Marketers Association I’ve never seen anyone get a standing ovation from a bunch of CEOs like you did! It’s certainly never happened at our convention before! Rick Grapengater, President, National Gas Compressors Association Refocused and confirmed my own perceptions of myself so that I can start moving forward in my life all over again. Ken Bridgford, Business Coordinator, Chevron PETS Laughed so hard I needed oxygen!! You were wonderful! Matt Fruits, District Manager, Pet Product Superstores Enlightening, the best I've ever seen! Very good, fresh, and funny. Bruce Davidson, Sales, Sandy's Pet Shop Wonderful! Much better than I had expected. Very uplifting; I enjoyed it very much. Christie Dilling, Manager, Welov Pets REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (See also TITLE COMPANIES) A triple threat!! Informative, Inspiring, and entertaining! Ceri WIlliams, Property Coordinator, The Irvine Company Absolutely moving, encouraging, uplifting, and hilarious. Maureen Houston, Realtor, MARS, The Real Estate Store A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I’m dumbfounded and inspired! Danny Hyche, Assistant General Manager, Allen and O’Hara Wonderful, intelligent, humorous, insightful, interesting, thought provoking. Barry James, General Manger, Essex Property Trust. I am so impressed. Not only was the magic fantastic, but the message resonates with me on a personal and professional level. Danielle Noe, Realtor, Realtor, Hammock Coastal Properties
You are the greatest! Very motivational! I believe! Pamela Heming, Property Manager, Essex Property Trust
Billy is truly a gem. Entertaining, motivating, and an excellent showman. Clark Davenport, County Manager, Sierra Valley Title, California
Truly awe-inspiring and positively uplifting speaker. Mr. Riggs is not only eye opening, but mind opening too!" Viviana Neet, Realtor, Century 21 Real Estate, Sacramento, California Powerful message with great entertainment value! Just what I needed. Larry Cameron, President, Kansas Land Title Association
The best of the best!! This was the greatest session I have ever attended! Makerita Vili, Property Manager, Essex Property Trust
Billy was exceptional. One of the best sessions I have ever attended. Duane Christie, Sales Agent, Waterfront Communities
The best speaker ever! Billy is best motivator, inspiration that I have ever seen, with humor and a point! D’Jean Carter, Director of Career Development, MARS, The Real Estate Store
He was funny, interesting, amazing, and terrific!! Sharon Scholl, President, Scholl Real Estate, Fort Madison, Iowa
RETAILING
The most useful session I have ever been to. Very capable of holding attention. Really feel like I learned something. Nicole Steel, Accounts Receivable/Sales, Steel’s Jewelers, Valdosta, Georgia Very funny.... I haven't laughed that much in a long time. Jeremy Turner, Appliance Division Manager, Callier and Thompson Kitchens, Baths, and Applicances
SALES GROUPS
The best I have ever seen! Very good – great – awesome – fun. Sammy Lanier, Salesperson, Eaton Hydraulics, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Billy will light a fire under you that won’t burn out, using his suggested techniques in selling. He is wonderful. He is a master. Gaylene Higgins, Salesperson, JPS Carpets
Compelling message woven in a fabric of great entertainment. Memorable practical challenge for sales excellence. Mike Langdon, District Sales Manager, Southwest USA, Flowserve, Inc.
Fantastic – great content and makes the time fly by. Drake Piper, VP of Sales, V.W. Kaiser Engineering
So entertaining I forgot I was learning! Angie Morgan, Morgan Jewelers, Newnan, Georgia You made me laugh! You made me cry! My own free will and how I choose to use it will now be at the forefront all the time! Loved it! Heide Mathews, Sales, Katz and Klein
Very informative and entertaining! Great Points! The time went by too quickly! Would recommend to everyone! Mike Nottingham, Direct Sales for new stores, Grocery Supply Company, Inc.
I have sat through two of Mr. Riggs’ speaking events. Because of the “Grand Illusions” message my sales and attitude have sky-rocketed! Cyminthia Rogers, Sales Manager, NFC Marketing, Dallas, Texas
If this man’s name is not a household word in sales training, he should be! I ACTUALLY - AFTER A LIFETIME – I GOT IT! No name given
Billy, You did a great job. One of the strongest messages I have heard at any sales rally. Thanks a bundle. Dearic Jackson, Business Development Specialist, Stewart Title of Sacramento, California
Awesome. The best motivational speaker I have ever seen or listened to. Kevin DuPont, Salesperson, Eaton Hydraulics
Makes me want to go out and sell, sell, sell! No name given, American Home Fashions, Los Angeles, CA
Made me open my eyes to a new level of belief in myself and selling. Tyson Naylor, Seed Specialist, Corn Belt FS, Macon County, Illinois
SCHOOLS (SEE EDUCATORS or EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS)
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Extremely awesome how you can mix the best magic show in the world with the journey to success! Mike Hassman, Kansas Pest Control Association
Simply amazing, seriously inspiring. Byron Nelson, Schendel Pest Control, Kansas
Using illusions to get the point across about customer service is great and refreshing. Dave Medler, Mechanic, Mesa Verde Enterprises Billy, I have heard thousands of motivational speakers. You are surely one of the best. Stan Zeidell, Qualitec Professional Services
Superb method of presentation. Hits the points clearly and creatively. Beneficial and enjoyable. Dave McVey, Project Manager, C&C Group
Really enjoyed your program. An excellent blend of illusion, humor, and motivation. Would love to see again! Melvin Squyres, Facilities and Transportation Mgr., Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
Totally entertaining presentation with masterfully delivered talent including magic, illusion, comedy, and truth! Mark Radmaker, VP of Engineering, Garco Building Sytems
TEACHING (SEE EDUCATORS or EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS)
TITLE COMPANIES
You rock! I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time! Becky McKittich, VP, Title Manager, Nebraska Title Company Powerful message with great entertainment value! Just what I needed. Larry Cameron, President, Kansas Land Title Association Fabulous, unbelievable. Such talent. Cheryl Schnell, Administrative Assistant., First American Title Insurance Company
Billy is truly a gem. Entertaining, motivating, and excellent showman. Clark Davenport, County Manager, Sierra Valley Title An exceptional evening of positive attitude and entertainment! Jeff Wolff, President, Land Title Association of Colorado
Great show and message! Keeping the audience involved was key to achieving a great show! Aaron Visgar, Sales, Stewart Title
“Fantastic” magical and real. The best motivating, self improving, self-improving seminar I’ve ever seen. Judie Brooks, Sales and Marketing, Placer Title Company TRANSPORTATION I have studied about every speaker in this industry, and I cannot think of anyone who even comes close to [Billy Riggs'] skills. He blew me away! Stewart Ellis-Myers, Cruise Holidays I not only laughed my *ss off, I got a sore neck nodding my head in agreement. Lisa McGrotty, Personnel Specialist, Maine DOT I don't believe I've ever seen anyone customize a message as deeply as you did for us. A better presentation could not have been asked for! Joe Berge, Manager, Meeting Services, Cruise Holidays There are magicians, entertainers, and motivational speakers, but there is only ONE Attitude Dude! (Also Emcee, Imposter, illusionist, dis-illusionist) TRAVEL AND TOURISM Really enjoyed the illustrations. I enjoy visuals, and it was really a wonderful change of pace. Kay Peterson, Director, The Great Passion Play, Arkansas Superb! Jennifer Lake, Buffalo Outdoor Center |
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