The Leading Speakers Bureau

Lawyer & One of America’s Top Real Estate Investors & Educators

Robert Shemin is a Wealth Creation Expert who has been involved in more than five hundred real estate transactions totalling over fifty million dollars. He has been featured on CNN, Montel Williams, Leeza, HG-TV and National Public Radio and has written ten bestselling books. As a widely respected speaker he is a breath of fresh air. He is a leading expert in the critical areas of buying and selling great deals, landlording, wealth building and asset protection.

Once considered the “least likely to succeed,” Shemin was a millionaire by the age of 32

[expand title=”In detail”] Robert Shemin holds dual graduate degrees from Emory University. He has been highlighted in Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post and hundreds of other newspapers and magazines. He began building his fortune in 1992 when, as a financial planner, he met an older modest-living couple that had a monthly net income of over US$ 65,000 solely from real estate properties. Inspired by what he learned from this humble couple, Robert shifted his focus to real estate and moved back to his native Nashville, Tennessee, where he developed and documented his incredible wealth building strategies and techniques.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Robert Shemin is a sought after expert on all aspects of real estate, investing and wealth building. He enjoys teaching the strategies that helped him become a multi-millionaire by the age of thirty-two and loves to help his students become millionaires and achieve their goals. Although he is a successful writer, teacher and public speaker he continues to be a full time investor who, in four months alone, was involved in the purchase of over one hundred properties while actively managing his own real estate.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An expert on wealth for CNN as well as a frequent guest on national, regional, and local television and radio programmes, Robert Shemin is a highly charismatic, captivating and entertaining motivational speaker whose presentations are loaded with perspective-altering tips and how to leverage the power of relationships in ways no one ever talks about. He wows audiences with his humour, knowledge and charm.[/expand]
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Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks Coffee Company

Howard Schultz is a highly successful businessman and entrepreneur. He is currently chairman, president and chief executive officer of Starbucks Coffee Company, having bought out the two founders in 1987 and taken the company public in 1992. Howard has taken Starbucks from a mere 11 retail stores to in excess of 1,300 stores.

“A world-class business leader”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1981 Howard was the vice president in charge of U.S. operations for Hammarplast, a Swedish company that makes housewares and kitchen equipment. It was whilst at Hammarplast’s that Howard noted “a strange phenomenon: a little retailer in Seattle was placing unusually large orders for a certain type of drip coffeemaker”. The name of the business was Starbucks Coffee, Tea and Spice. Howard’s curiosity led him to Seattle where he met Starbucks’ two owners, who acquainted him with the history of their five stores. By 1982, he’d joined Starbucks and was helping it expand its reach to other cities. The rest, as they say, is history. He is also the former owner of the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics. In 2007 he received the FIRST Responsible Capitalism Award.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Howard is recognised as one of the most influential, successful, and visionary business leaders in the world today. Known for having created two landmark programs for Starbucks partners (employees); comprehensive health coverage for part-time partners and equity in the company in the form of stock options, he draws upon his knowledge and expertise to offer audiences advice on achieving their ambitions and sustainable success.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Howard Schultz is a highly professional and passionate keynote speaker whose presentations are guaranteed to leave delegates inspired and motivated.[/expand]
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Activist, Businessman, Musician

Bob Geldof KBE is best known for organising the 2005 Live 8 and 1985 Live Aid benefit concerts. A self-styled campaigner he is tremendously well informed on a broad range of global and national issues. Currently, he is heavily involved in the Make Poverty History Campaign, a campaign against third world poverty. In addition to his equally successful if diverse campaigning and musical achievements, he is also a proven businessman and is co-founder of Ten Alps a very successful production company. Bob was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 2005 European Hero’s and made the front cover of their European Edition on 10th October 2005.

Outspoken and celebrated global activist

[expand title=”In detail”] Now a truly global figure, his career began in journalism before forming the rock band Boomtown Rats. The course of his work changed when he set about the huge challenge of arranging Live Aid. In 2004 he returned to Ethiopia with UNICEF reviving media and public interest in the country’s economic state. Most recently he was honoured with the 2005 Nobel Man Of Peace Award and the MTV Free Your Mind Award which he received at the European Music Awards. He was also a Nobel Prize Nominee in 2005.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]The breadth and depth of his knowledge and experience is unique and hard to replicate. He is highly entertaining and has great insight into the socio-political arena as well as leadership, communications, marketing in the global village, motivation and self-development.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Passion is undisputedly one of his strengths, but so is validity of message. His inspirational presentations are both well researched and convincing.[/expand]
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Peppers and Rogers Group

Don Peppers is a founding partner of the Peppers and Rogers Group, the world’s leading customer-focused management consulting firm. Accenture’s Institute for Strategic Change ranked him as a top thinker and writer on management topics. He was also selected as a member of the International Direct Marketing’s Hall of Fame.

“The innovator most likely to create visionary ripple effects” World Technology Network

[expand title=”In detail”] He capped his advertising career as the CEO of Perkins/Butler Direct Marketing, a top twenty US direct marketing agency. A popular voice among editors and the media, he is co-author of a series of international best sellers that have collectively sold over a million copies.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]By facilitating the identification of your most valuable customers, he sets the foundations for you to model effective customer focussed strategies. With a comprehensive path to increasing customer satisfaction you will have a crucial ingredient for developing a successful business strategy.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Clarity is the name of his game; he strips out the jargon and gives you a tailored overview of the latest thinking.[/expand]
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Global Entrepreneur, Strategic Marketing & Media Consultant

Christina Vlahova is a Strategic Marketing and Media consultant, Global entrepreneur and Marketing speaker. She is networking her business between India, Eastern Europe and Italy. Owner of Intellecta Srl – Strategic Marketing and Media consultancy, Christina has an extensive marketing experience having been marketing director of Coca-Cola and Western Union in Europe. She utilizes a lot of the online media and social networking sites to challenge our concepts of geographical distances, what is possible in the business world and how to establish new businesses.

“Anything that is of value in life only multiplies when it is given” Deepak Chopra

[expand title=”In detail”] Bulgarian born Christina Vlahova graduated from high school in India and had her Master’s in Advertising in the US. She has lived and worked in different countries, which contributes to her understanding that the world is as distant as we make it in our own minds. Christina is a jury member of the Bulgaria Effie Awards in Bulgaria and the Moscow International Advertising Festival. One of her latest ventures includes the representation of Bollywood in Europe.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]As a marekting speaker Christina offers you a creative approach to new media and challenges your understanding of what is possible in terms of consumer reach. She empowers small and medium businesses to become big with low-cost online techniques and ideas. In her work and presentations, she applies the traditional marketing techniques and marries that with the opportunities offered by the new media. Very creative, she has fascination for the possibility, which the online media offer to individuals and small businesses to grow.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Christina is very practical and creative marketing speaker, providing vivid examples and generating creative ideas through her interaction with the audiences. A natural presenter, she has a calm and warm demeanor, with a clear and professional style. She is also part of our Top Women keynote speakers. [/expand]
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Authority on Developments & Trends in the Automotive Industry

Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Dudenhöffer is a recognised expert in marketing and business management and specifically development in the automotive industry. The former automotive executive has a professorship in Marketing & Management Science and is founder and director of C.A.R. – the Centre for Automotive Research – at the University of Applied Sciences in Gelsenkirchen.

One of Europe’s most experienced marketing experts in the Auto Industry

[expand title=”In detail”] After studying economics Prof. Dudenhöffen held senior executive positions at Porsche, Opel, Peugeot and Citroen. He also held a professorship at Mannheim University. Since 1996 he has a professorship for Marketing & Management Science, Department Automotive Economics & Engineering, University Of Applied Sciences, Gelsenkirchen.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With a wealth of hands-on experience in the automotive industry and many years of research Prof Dudenhöffer demonstrates the many challenges for the automotive industry. More so he develops creative and successful marketing strategies for placing products advantageously into the market place. Additionally he shares his profound views on global trends on the future of the industry.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A well respected speaker on national as well as international platforms his presentations are thought provoking and inspiring. [/expand]
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Motivational Speaker and Facilitator

Marc Hogan’s growing reputation as an expert in the fields of communication and sales has led him to become one of the most sought after speakers in the UK. An ex-sales and marketing professional with over 10 years experience, Marc’s S.A.L.E.S. and Inspirational Communication programmes have inspired audiences across the UK to improve their communication and influencing skills. They love his unique approach to personal and business achievement underpinned by his 7 Keys for Success.

“Persuade, empower & perform”

[expand title=”In detail”] Challenged by Jim Lawless of Taming Tigers fame to perform a one man comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival, Marc set out to conquer his fears and prove his 7 Keys. The result is his inspiring presentation Funny Business: “What comedy taught me about business and what business taught me about comedy”. Marc’s hilarious and thought-provoking journey with its set of practical tools will, quite simply, change the way your company does business.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Marc utilises cutting edge psychological techniques complemented by good old fashioned common sense, to leave audiences excited and energised about improving their communication skills back in the work place.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]His unique and dynamic style will leave your people motivated and energised with a set of skills they can instantly apply.[/expand]
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Expert on Employment and Workforce Diversity

Amin Rajan is Chief Executive of the Centre for Research in Employment and Technology in Europe (CREATE) – a pan-European network of prominent researchers undertaking high level advisory assignments for the UK government, City institutions, multinational companies and international bodies such as the EU, OECD and ILO. He is also a visiting professor at the Cass Business School, London Guildhall University and at the Centre for Leadership Studies at Exeter University, and also President of the Scientific Committee at Audencia-Nantes, Ecole de Management.

“ Amin’s work has proved so influential that he now provides leadership coaching to top executives and investment specialists”

[expand title=”In detail”] Amin Rajin was formerly an economic advisor at the National Economic Development Office, Cabinet Office and HM Treasury. He has also carried out numerous studies for the UK Government and international bodies, and acted as a consultant to companies such as BP, British Telecom, IBM, ICL, Legal & General, Motorola, Merrill Lynch, National Westminster Bank, Fiat, Rolls Royce, SunAlliance and Shell.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As a prominent researcher Amin Rajan offers audiences valuable insights into the business benefits of and practical challenges involved in the promotion of workforce diversity. Amin Rajan also uses his experience to coach decision makers and offer essential advice on leadership and emerging business strategies. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Appearing regularly on business television as well as at numerous events around the world, Amin Rajan’s high content presentations are filled with invaluable information from his research perfectly tailored to suit individual client’s needs.[/expand]
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Global Futurist and authority on how technology is transforming business and society

Rohit Talwar is a global futurist and award winning professional speaker noted for his inspirational approach, provocative content and humour. Rohit leads Fast Future Research and has conducted in depth future studies on a range of topics. He was profiled by the Independent Newspaper as one of the top ten global future thinkers and is considered an authority on how technology is transforming business and society. Rohit also has a particular geographic interest in the emerging economies of Asia and Africa and a strategic focus on the challenges of embedding foresight in leading organisations

“A leading futurist with exceptional foresight”

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Rohit launched a personal campaign to raise one million pounds for various good causes such as the Pakistan Earthquake Red Cross Appeal where he hosted a fund raising seminar and dinner, covered across Asia by the media. Rohit authored Designing Your Future – Key Trends, Challenges and Choices, edited Achieving Transformation and Renewal in Financial Services, and contributes regularly to books and journals on futures and strategic change.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Rohit draws upon his experience and highlights how critical changes and the development of new technologies really are to global businesses. Rohit is recognized worldwide as an innovative thinker.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Rohit’s presentations are a fascinating insight into the shape of the future. He has an ability to create an engaging debate, capturing his audience with incisive thought provoking ideas[/expand]
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Founder of GrameenPhone & Global Leader for Tomorrow

Iqbal Quadir is the Executive Director of the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship. He founded GrameenPhone and Gonofone, profitable ventures which provide universal telecommunications access in Bangladesh. Iqbal’s work has been recognised by leaders and organisations worldwide, with invitations to speak at many forums, including the World Bank, United Nations, World Economic Forum, and Aspen Institute.

“Iqbal has opened the world’s eyes to expanding the use of modern telecommunications technologies in the world’s poorest places”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 2006, he became the 12th recipient of the prestigious Science, Education and Economic Development Award from the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Dhaka, for initiating universal telephone coverage to Bangladesh. He appeared on CNN and PBS and was profiled in feature articles in the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, The Economist, and The New York Times, and in several books. In spring 2007, Wharton Alumni Magazine selected Quadir for its list of 125 Influential People and Ideas. He has previously taught at Harvard University.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]With experience of having attained revenues close to US$ 1 billion annually with GrameenPhone, Iqbal has a wealth of knowledge and unparalleled expertise in telecommunications and economics. Iqbal Quadir offers audience’s great insights and useful guidelines on the future of these fields.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An empowering and engaging speaker, Iqbal Quadir talks passionately about his goals and dreams and leaves audiences inspired with his simple yet effective ideas.[/expand]
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