As nationally-acclaimed marketing speaker Ed Rush says, “Gene doesn’t come off like some super dynamic speaker in person but when he gets up on stage he absolutely blows you away” (see the video on the home page).  So how does he manage to get great reviews wherever he speaks and have clients standing in line to work with him?  The answer is … he knows his stuff.

So what “stuff” does he know?

Gene has been a TV/media producer for over 30 years with credits from news through entertainment programs.  He has personally created hundreds of commercials, promotions, and corporate presentations.  He has voiced-over just as many productions.  Plus, he is an accomplished videographer with projects ranging from the TV screen to the theater screen.  That means he knows how to create media.  However, it doesn’t end there and Gene’s book “Say What:  Do You Really Know What You Are Communicating?” picks up where the hardware leaves off.  He tells us not just HOW to communicate but WHAT to include to get maximum power from your message.  This is the one-two punch that blows you away.

In 2009, Gene became available as a speaker and consultant on video creation, communication and business ownership.  Since that time he has spoken before dozens of groups alongside some major names like James Malinchak and Ed Rush.  His style is to teach audiences by example and interactive rapport.  As an ex-teacher, Gene knows how to keep audience attention (without having to send them to the principal’s office).  With the added excitement of lots of visual examples, Gene never fails to be a favorite wherever he speaks.

Under the umbrella of "Communication Is Hazardous To Your Business", Gene speaks on communication topics.  In addition to presenting custom-created talks for your group, here are some samples:

How To Grow Your Own Web Video

Change Your Message Not Your Mind

To Own Or Not To Own - About Starting A Business

The Top-Ten TV Message Secrets To Making A Great Advertisement

My Life In The Circus Called TV

 

As if the real-world experience weren’t enough, Gene holds a Masters in Communication from Kent State University and has attended numerous post-graduate courses on topics from writing skills through business building.   This mix of real-world versus academic experience makes him a guy who knows his “stuff” and is willing and quite skilled at sharing it with audiences of all sizes and types. 

Sprinkle in life experiences of being a former helicopter instructor, Army bandsman, accomplished musician and composer and you have stories and the settings for some great presentations. 

Gene is represented by High Hopes Publishing, a subsidiary of Communication Arts Multimedia, Inc.  You can contact them through the link on this site.

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Here are 5 good reasons why Gene is the right speaker for you:

1) Professionalism - Gene knows that your reputation is on the line when he takes the stage. As such, he will carefully decide whether his topics are right for your audience before he agrees to a contract. Additionally, you can expect no surprises and a healthy pat on the back from your boss when Gene steps off of the podium. In fact, it's guaranteed.

2) Tailored Presentation - You've likely seen many presentations where the speaker took out his or her "canned" material and just inserted your company or association's name in once of twice during the hour. It doesn't take too long until the listeners are looking at each other as if to say, "Does this guy have any idea what we do?" What you get from Gene is far from "canned." Instead, he provides a unique presentation tailored to the needs and wants of your group. His pre-program research begins with your very first conversation and continues to and through the event.

3) Expertise - There is a difference between a speaker and an expert who speaks. You and your audience know the difference. Gene is an expert in the field of communication. Spend one hour with him and you will learn the difference between Gene and other speakers.

4) Dynamic - This is the icing on the cake. While many celebrities and experts have curb appeal and content, many do not have the vehicle to deliver it with. Gene is known for his ability to grab audience attention from the very beginning to inspire, motivate, and entertain.

5) The Extra Mile - Gene's work for you will not end when the microphone turns off. As needed, he is happy to join your group in any social functions before or after the event. Additionally, your senior representative at the meeting with get a one-half-hour conference with Gene within a month of the presentation to discuss the results of pre-program work (this never gets turned down).