Billy Riggs, M.Div., MRE
Billy Riggs, M.Div., MRE
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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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Testimonials

Billy 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

Very impressive connection to our company situation, and extremely entertaining.  Gasper Chifici, Vice President, PBS&J Engineers

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

The presentation was excellent and the message was great!  Charlie Fletcher, Executive VP, Mesa Energy Systems 

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 

Level of enthusiasm, humor, audience involvement, and personal anecdotes and analogies made this one of the best seminars ever attended.
  Ingrid George, Senior Account Executive, Sitex Environmental, Inc.

A great mix of fun and sales training!  J. Betzold, Contract Manger, 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

You are a Godsend!  Thank you for the much-needed inspiration and reminder to never give up!  Rebekah Bibbens, Business Development, PS&S Engineers

Billy, Thanks!!  Great presentation - you tailored it perfectly to our company/audience.  Dean Fox, Executive VP, PBS & J

An excellent mixture of humor, postive thinking, and success stories.  VERY uplifting!  Merrill Craig, Marketing Director, E&M Engineering

Absolutely outstanding!  Very relevant message presented in a terrific manner.  Terry Miller, Project Manager, PBS&J Engineers

Very impressive connection to our company situation, and extremely entertaining.  Gasper Chifici, Vice President, PBS&J Engineers

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

Excellent!!!  The best I've ever seen!  Ray Lawson, Board Member, Pike 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

It was an excellent show!  Wonderful throughout the entire performance.  Nici Wilson, Cass County Fair

I particularly loved the illusion of the glass half full/empty.  Very true, and very poignant - somthing to remember.  Shalimar Madrigal, Director of Marketing, BorderFest, Texas

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


Wholesome, heartwarming, and inspirational.  Kim Hart, Sponsorship Coordinator, Kent County Youth Fair

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

Laughed so hard I nearly wet myself!  And I LOVED the message!  Brad Barber, President and CEO, Members First Credit Union 

Billy Riggs is awesome!  I have never been affected in my heart and soul as I was today.  Rachelle Olsen, Indirect Supervisor, Utah Central Credit Union 

Very entertaining and funny with good information!!  Loved it!  The best I’ve ever seen.  Michelle Colledge, AVP, Mountain High Federal Credit Union 

Very refreshing and enthusiastic way to learn and remember the powerful effects of a positive attitude.  Rich Evans, VP, Goldenwest Credit Union 

Superb organization.  Great presentation, superb theme!  Garry Davis, Chair, Supervisory Commission, Credit Union One 

Amazing man and life changing information!  Dulcie Parker, Loan Officer, Mountain High Federal Credit Union 

You are awesome at what you do!  Great performance and ideas.  James Needham, Branch Manager, Jordan Credit Union 

Good audience participation keeps you focused.  Makes us buy into the information by keeping you entertained.  Jan LePore, Brach Manager, Utah Central 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 SERVICE

Incredible!!!  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, Indiana

FUNERAL 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


Wonderful presentation! Billy was able to weave our organization’s priorities, challenges, and goals into his magic. Juanita McKee, Contract Specialist and Meeting Planner, U.S. Department of Defense

 

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

Fantastic entertainment - uplifting, funny, and totally inspiring.  Pamela Tuft, Rotary International

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 

Fantastic!  Great way of delivering the training.  Kept the audience engaged.  You spooked me!!  I’m going back to work now extremely motivated!  Thank you!  Wendy Leighton, Area Manager, Chevron 

Thought-provoking, entertaining, thoroughly customized to our needs… your program was pertinent and meaningful to our members.  95% of our attendees rated your presentation as “excellent”  I think those are the highest evaluations in the history of our annual convention!  Richard F. Keenan, Director, The New England Gas Association 

Great fun and great nuggets!  Excellent!!!  Marleen De Loes, Area Manger, Chevron

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

Entertaining, engaging, dynamic.  A great speaker with an even better message.  Kate Rounsley, Leasing and Marketing Manager, Allen and O’Hara

We have had speakers at several conferences and no one has touched the audience as you did today, making key motivational points, as well.  Jim Crossetti, VP of Operations, Allen and O’Hara

Simply wonderful!!!  Very motivational!  Made me feel very valuable.  Wonderful speaking skills!  Joanna Gibbons, Sales and Marketing Manager, Allen and O’Hara

Absolute excellence.  Heartfelt and informative.  Wonderful advice on life, profession and passion.  Andrea Byrd, Leasing and Marketing Manager, The Reserve on Stinson Apartments, University of Oklahoma

Very informative and exciting at the same time.  I really have no words to describe his performance.  It was great!  Lindsay Woodring, Leasing Professional, The Pointe Apartments, 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

Very inspirational.  Got the point across!!  Julie Decker, Search Department Manager, Nebraska Title Company

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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More about Billy Riggs.

The "Dr. Phil of Magic" uses mind-blowing illusions, original humorous songs, and hilarious comedy routines to demonstrate that attitude is the single greatest factor in happiness and success.  The former pastor of a mega-church, Billy Riggs knows how to mesmerize large crowds, overcome subconscious barriers, and motivate changes in outlook and behavior.  He is a captivating communicator, and his message is only enhanced by his talents as a performer.  A beautifully seasoned, four-star entertainer with the experience you seek when you want the very best.  When you need a REAL speaker and a REAL entertainer, Billy Riggs is the clear choice. 

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