“Simply” Remarkable!

Join us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week's guest, Kelly Bjorseth, President, Upside Speakers, talking about Speaker Trends to Increase Bookings for 2025!We are EXCITED to have Kelly Bjorseth, President of Upside Speakers and member of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus, as our special guest today on our “Simply” Remarkable multi live-streaming show!Kelly is the Founder and President of Upside Speakers, a professional speaker management agency representing top speakers for personal & professional growth on many topics. We invited Kelly to join us on the show today to explore Speaker Trends to Increase Bookings for 2025! MOMENTS:4:01 - How did you start Upside Speakers Bureau?6:43 - What do you look for in working with a speaker?11:30 - Why is keynote content so important in today’s world?16:48 - Should speakers use AI for their keynotes? Should organizations book AI speakers?21:00 - Tips for speakers and meeting and event planners to book events and have the best experience for their audiences? Website, videos, content, and one-sheet must be a 10!26:53 - What are you going to do today to be REMARKABLE?Learn more about Kelly on her website: https://upsidespeakers.com/Our #livebroadcast happens every Friday at 10:00 a.m. EST! All broadcast episodes will be featured on our weekly #podcast every Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. EST! Be sure to follow our show so you don’t miss another episode!*************************************FOLLOW US ON THESE #SOCIALMEDIA CHANNELS:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - Remarkable A Speakers Bureau (Smash the bell!)#leadershipdevelopment #keynotespeakers #speakeragent #ISAB #BusinessGrowthTips #CustomerExperienceMatters #EmpowerYourTeam #beremarkable #liveremarkable #applepodcasts #podcasthost #remarkablespeakersbureau #bookaspeaker #bookyourspeaker #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #conferenceplanners #eventplanners #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #multistream #experienceofalifetime #letsberemarkabletogether #simplyremarkable

Join us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with this week’s guest, Justin Osmond, “Hearing With My Heart”!Nothing gets Justin Osmond down! He loves inspiring others to go after what they want in life; NOTHING is impossible; even though he is 90% deaf and was born into the World-renowned Osmond Family! Overcoming many communication challenges, Justin is an award-winning musician, dedicating his life to working with the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and inspiring everyone who hears his amazing story.Justin offers his audience an extraordinary experience by sharing life lessons and translating his life experiences into an entertaining, relevant, and motivational keynote, from academics and government to corporations worldwide.Justin Osmond’s Most Requested Keynote Experiences include:• Don’t Limit Your Challenges… Challenge Your Limits• Unleashing Your GENIUS & CAPABILITIES  • Make Life A MISSION, Not An Intermission   Justin Osmond’s audiences include Ohio State University, Keller Williams Realty, TEDx, SIEMENS, FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America), ABC, Starkey Hearing Foundation, Western Governors University, HLAA (Hearing Loss of America), a.g.bell (Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf), Brigham Young University, Oticon, Southern Utah Home Builders Association, Quota International, St. George Chamber of Commerce, Best Buy, Utah University, American Heritage Homes, Washington State Association of Activity Professionals, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and U.S. Health Associates.MOMENTS:10:12 - The most influential person in your life.14:20 - The secret that helped you overcome challenges to become who you are today. 21:26 - In today’s workplace, is there enough help & support for those with physical limitations to succeed?24:38 - How have technology and AI helped you overcome your hearing challenge?28:32 - What are today’s event planners looking for in hiring a motivational speaker?Hire Justin Osmond on our webpage: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/justin-osmond/See Justin’s TEDx talk here: https://bit.ly/419Zd47Justin’s foundation, the “Olive Osmond Hearing Fund”: https://hearingfund.org/*************************************FOLLOW US ON THESE #SOCIALMEDIA CHANNELS:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - Remarkable A Speakers Bureau#hearingwithmyheart #nothingisimpossible #challengeyourlimits #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #hardofhearing #hearingloss #hoh #audism #recognizeyouracorn #beremarkable #liveremarkable #applepodcasts #podcasthost #remarkablespeakersbureau #bookaspeaker #bookyourspeaker #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #conferenceplanners #eventplanners #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #multistream #experienceofalifetime #letsberemarkabletogether #simplyremarkable

Don and Dr. Dina Preston-Ortiz are award-winning authors, entrepreneurial leadership experts, global award-winning musicians, and international speakers who have captivated audiences across the globe. They inspire audiences to unlock their potential and achieve exceptional outcomes in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, delivering a unique and unforgettable experience tailored to your audience.As leaders of the international Dina Preston Band, Don and Dr. Dina combine world-class entertainment with actionable business insights. Their band, signed with Renaissance Records, has toured 44 countries and performed for global audiences and dignitaries. Notably, they recently represented the U.S. State Department on a goodwill tour in Tunisia, keynote speaking, offering workshops on entrepreneurship development, and sharing their unique style of Americana music across 6 cities.Their award-winning book, 31 Cents to 43 Countries- Hardcore Tips to Increasing Profits received the IAN Book of the Year Award. https://a.co/d/a5gcMEyDon Ortiz’s and Dr. Dina Preston-Ortiz’s Most Requested Keynote Experiences include:• Capitalizing on the Unknown to Grow Your Business• Transformational Virtual Leadership  • Following Your Internal Compass   • Rock Star Business StrategiesDon Ortiz’s and Dr. Dina Preston-Ortiz’s audiences include U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Embassy of Tunis, MPI, NISOD, U.S. Embassy Hungary, U.S. State Department, Anne Arundel Community College, University of Budapest, City of Glendale, Scottsdale Bar Association, Mesa Music Festival, Rio Verde Horsemen's Association Annual, Paradise Valley Community College, HSMAI AZ, Ferrari, and Glendale Chamber of Commerce.MOMENTS:3:27 - Did you ever imagine the life you’ve played, sung, spoken, and traveled into?7:57 - How can we find our “internal compass”?13:30 - How do being musicians and audience interaction help with workshop learning?21:46 - How different is the music industry today?23:37 - What’s coming up next?Learn more about Don Ortiz and Dr. Dina Preston-Ortiz and hire them on our webpage: https://bit.ly/3LNwwmfCatch their latest album, “We’ve Been Everywhere”: https://dinaprestonband.com/latestalbum/*************************************FOLLOW US ON THESE #SOCIALMEDIA CHANNELS:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - Remarkable A Speakers Bureau#leadershipdevelopment #entrepreneurship #marketingstrategy #GrowthMindset #mpi #keynotespeaker #motivationalspeaker #ListeningIsAnArt #LifeLessons #workshopfacilitation #corporatetraining #authors #beremarkable #liveremarkable #applepodcasts #podcasthost #remarkablespeakersbureau #bookaspeaker #bookyourspeaker #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #conferenceplanners #eventplanners #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #multistream #experienceofalifetime #letsberemarkabletogether

As a highly sought-after international speaker, author, and performance coach, Alan is passionate about leadership and reaching new heights in all that we do! His unique philosophy of life revolves around empowering people and embracing an agile mentality focused on goals and results. By understanding what drives and motivates us, he helps audiences cultivate more innovative and effective ways of thinking and taking action.By integrating his many years of innovative leadership experience with captivating mountaineering and adventure stories, Alan creates a powerful, engaging, and unforgettable journey for his audiences. Alan’s clients include Bell Partners, Inc., Hatch Associates and Consultants, Queen's University, Ontario Hospital Association, Meeting Planners International, IAAP-International Association of Administrative Associates, The Telephone Association of New England, Assante Wealth Management, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Caterpillar Inc., Home Builders Association of Mississippi, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors NAIFA, & Stratford Chamber of Commerce.Alan is a member of several professional associations in the engineering field including Professional Engineers Ontario, The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, The Arizona Board of Technical Registration, and The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.Alan’s Most Requested Keynote Experiences:Reaching New HeightsOn a High Note: The Psychology of ConnectionBuilding TrustMOMENTS:3:31 - When did you decide to climb a mountain?6:08 - Did you dream you would be a professional speaker and a published author?9:59 - What is your message for health consciousness, wellness, and “Reaching New Heights”?12:20 - Share some steps to turning obstacles into triumphs.19:59 - How did studying music and playing the violin impact your career?23:44 - Why are risks important to success?Learn more about Alan and hire him on our speaker page: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/alan-mallory/*************************************FOLLOW US ON THESE #SOCIALMEDIA CHANNELS:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Instagram - @remarkablespeakersbureau#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - Remarkable A Speakers Bureau (Smash the bell to subscribe!)#humanperformance #performancecoach #leadershipdevelopment #keynotespeaker #motivationalspeaker #climbmteverest #tedxspeaker #buildtrust #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #summitofself #selfimprovement #selfdiscovery #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthcare #comfortzone #selfawareness #beremarkable #liveremarkable #applepodcasts #podcasthost #remarkablespeakersbureau #bookaspeaker #bookyourspeaker #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #conferenceplanners #eventplanners #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #multistream #experienceofalifetime

Join us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week's encore guest and TEDx speaker/storyteller, Bart Berkey, talking about what “Most People DON’T™” and why they should!Bart has observed thousands of individuals who have benefited personally and professionally by “doing” what “Most People Don’t™”. Bart’s mission is to share his knowledge with others to help enable them to “do” what “Most People Don’t” as it relates to their objectives. His Podcast, “Most People Don’t … But You Do!” is in the Top 15% of the most shared Podcasts in the World, and is in the Top 2% of Podcasts listened to with over 100k listeners!Bart’s clients include ARM Annual Educational Conference 2022, Securian, Fidelity, Citibank, Alliance Bernstein, Wells Fargo, Raymond James, Ivy Investments, Gehan Homes, Avalon Bay Communities, New York Public Library, National Institute for Public Procurement, Association of Registration Management, Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals, MPI, ASAE, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, EDITION Hotels, Accor, Langham Hotels, Creative Group, Maritz, Prestige, Conference Direct, VRMA, PFSbrands, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Penn State University, Virginia Tech, University of Rhode Island, Western Connecticut State University, Salve Regina University, and Syracuse University. Bart Berkey's Most Requested Keynote Experiences include:• “NOW to NEXT”: A Growth Mindset.• “KEEPING YOUR EMPLOYEES FROM BECOMING SOMEONE ELSE’S”: Ask, Listen, and Act.• “DOING DECENCY and THE CATALYST FOR KINDNESS”: Doing Right By and For Others.MOMENTS:4:54 - Tell us how your hospitality work helped you develop your philosophy, “Most People Don’t™...and WHY They SHOULD”!9:56 - It’s about relationships. TAKE ACTION.12:32 - What’s the message of your podcast, “Most People Don’t, But You Do”?20:08 - New book coming in 2025!23:53 - What topics are most popular and are you being asked to customize for your audiences?Learn more about Bart and book him on our webpage: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/bart-berkey/Bart’s podcast, “Most People Don’t…But You Do!”, is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-people-dont-but-you-do/id1556134592*************************************FOLLOW US ON THESE #SOCIALMEDIA CHANNELS:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - Remarkable A Speakers Bureau#mostpeopledontandwhyyoushould #dontgiveuponyourdreams #resilience #leadershipdevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #speakfromtheheart #selfaccountability #beremarkable #liveremarkable #applepodcasts #podcasthost #remarkablespeakersbureau #bookaspeaker #bookyourspeaker #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #conferenceplanners #eventplanners #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #multistream #experienceofalifetime

Join us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable, with this week’s returning guest/Master Storyteller, Hardy Smith, the Nonprofit Board Strategist!Hardy provides expert advice and develops effective strategies to help solve challenges and drive the operational change needed to bring your organization to the next level! Hardy has decades of experience working in the high-performance corporate world of NASCAR racing and involvement with nonprofits and associations nationwide. Hardy is the author of Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game and Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game ONLINE COURSE.Hardy’s clients include Women In Trucking Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management, Florida Festivals & Events Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Meeting Planners International, Florida Society of Association Executives, American Library Association, Towing & Recovery Association of America, Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, NASCAR, New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors, Inc., Chamber Of Commerce Association of Alabama, Habitat for Humanity for Florida, Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, Women in Ophthalmology, Health Care Administrators Association, International Society for Eye Research, HR Florida, and AFP Florida Planet Philanthropy.Hardy's Most Requested Experiences Include:• Creating Success for Nonprofit Leaders • How To Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game• Make Nonprofit Planning Pain-Free and Productive• Recruiting, Retaining, and Leading VolunteersMOMENTS:3:42 - Origins story with NASCAR to nonprofits & associations!7:13 - What IS the difference between a non-profit organization and a for-profit company?10:50 - What’s the top issue and question nonprofits have and need help with today?14:35 - What’s the key to success for nonprofits in today’s world?19:44 - How does a leader of a nonprofit or association create this experience?Learn more about Hardy and hire him on our speaker page: https://remarkablespeakersbureau.com/hardy-smith/Hardy is the author of Stop The Nonprofit Board Blame Game: https://a.co/d/9VshW4N*************************************FOLLOW US:#LinkedIn - @SueFalcone#Facebook - @bookaspeaker#Twitter - @bookyourspeaker#YouTube - Remarkable A Speakers Bureau (Smash the bell!)#motivationalspeaker #keynotespeaker #nonprofits #strategicplanning #businessstrategies #teambuilding #innovation #nonprofitboard #nonprofitfundraising #lifelessons #leadershipdevelopment #blogger #author #vitualevents #hybridevents #digitalevents #remarkablespeakersbureau #bookaspeaker #bookyourspeaker #meetingplanners #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #applepodcasts #virtualevents #virtualspeakersbureau #multistream #experienceofalifetime #LetsBeREMARKABLEtogether