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Afterburner, Inc. is a team of elite military professionals that are experts in helping your team pursue Flawless Execution.  Using Afterburner’s Flawless Execution methodologies, you can help take your team to the next level in performance.  The combination of sound organizational development and combat-proven methodologies has made Afterburner Inc one of the fastest growing training and consulting organizations in the country. The Flawless Execution Model is a proven process used by elite military professionals around the world to execute missions when the stakes are high and failure is not an option. Corporate success, like success in combat, depends on execution.

Motivational Humorist Al Walker offers funny, inspiring and entertaining keynote, luncheon and after dinner speeches, workshops, seminars and concurrent sessions. He draws on his skills and background as a successful businessman and his humorous approach to life to deliver speeches and training programs to convention and meeting audiences across the world.  His reputation as a trainer, facilitator and workshop/seminar leader has brought him international recognition.  It's impossible to hear Al Walker give a speech and not get more excited about your own business and life. His delivery is as powerful as his message. He is outspoken, direct and humorous, but most of all he is effective.

Dr. Tony Alessandra helps companies build customers, relationships, and the bottom-line. Companies learn how to achieve market dominance through specific strategies designed to outmarket, outsell, and outservice the competition.

Rick Barrera is a nationally acclaimed speaker, marketing consultant and author known throughout the Fortune 500 for his extraordinary speaking ability and his unique approach to brand building. His research on the strategies used by breakthrough brands like Hummer, Tivo, and Google will change your thinking about marketing forever. Rick has helped hundreds of companies re-design their systems and implement a holistic approach to serving customers.

Marketing, Sales and Customer Service Guru Harry Beckwith works with 23 Fortune 500 companies and is the branding consultant to the world's premier brand consultancy. He has appeared on CNN, given keynote addresses to Microsoft, Disney and ABC, and authored the critically acclaimed international business bestseller, Selling the Invisible. Praised by executives worldwide, Invisible appears in thirteen translations and appeared on the Business Week bestseller list for three consecutive years. His book, The Invisible Touch, was published in March 2000, and What Clients Love appeared in 2003.

Now managing partner of Customer Bliss, Jeanne Bliss coaches leaders on how to wrap their company’s focus around customer profits. She is a worldwide keynote speaker on sustaining the energy and effort required to keep pushing that customer rock up the hill.

When a business gets caught in the dangerous cross fire of a struggling economy and commodity-based products and services, traditional sales and marketing efforts will always fall painfully short of the challenges ahead. Max Carey gives his audience an action plan, new rules of engagement, for fighting back and creating a more stable corporate future.

Focus on High Value Relationship Selling with Jim Cathcart. His books The Acorn Principle and Relationship Selling have both achieved bestseller status and are translated into multiple languages. As the author of 14 books and scores of recorded programs, his students number in the hundreds of thousands.

Donna Cutting is an expert at audience interaction. Drawing on her experience as a stage actress and her passion for her topics, she delivers her content with her trademark enthusiasm and theatrical style. She’s known for her Keynote Theater style presentations, turning her audience members into the stars of the show with her signature "Celebrity Experience" by making them the stars of her show.

With clients that range from AARP and Deloitte to G.E. and MTV, David Stillman is frequently called upon by CEOs to share his powerful insights. Diane Sawyer from ABC News said of him, “David will help you see the world through the eyes of another generation.”

Since 1984, Mimi has spoken at over 900 events in dozens of industries, in over 100 cities across North America, and to audiences throughout Canada, Europe and Mexico. Mimi has spoken at company events for 32 of the Fortune 500, 18 of which are listed in the Fortune 100. She holds a Masters Degree in Instructional Design from Columbia University and was a staff Human Resources Specialist with Walt Disney Company, Northrop Aircraft, and Rockwell International.

Maddy Kent Dychtwald is a nationally recognized public speaker, author, marketing executive, and entrepreneur. One of the nation's leading authorities on the boomers and generational marketing, 12 years ago she co-founded Age Wave, Inc., the nation's premier think tank focused on consumer marketing trends related to boomers and the mature market and serves as the Sr VP.

His action on stage translates to excitement in the audience, and his customized keynotes and seminars produce results for every meeting. He entertains with his natural humor and a relevant message that consistently captivates audiences. Formally Tony Robbins international point-man, Chip can challenge, enlighten, and motivate. Meeting planners find his accessibility and attention to detail refreshing. Chip does not do a one-way keynote address, but creates an interactive experience. If he opens or closes your meeting, your event goes from good to great!

Roxanne Emmerich has the astonishing ability to create profound change. Her client list includes the top-performing firms in the country-and those that are wildly committed to being on that list. One of her books, "Profit-Growth Banking," is often referred to as the "bible of successful banking." As a result of her record-breaking careers in both banking and brokerage, she is regularly asked to share her strategies with colleagues at industry conferences. Years later, Sales and Marketing Management magazine named her one of the 12 most requested speakers in the nation for her ability to create immediate and profound transformations. Her unique approach blends kick-butt marketing, enlightened, no-excuses leadership development, profit-rich sales strategies, and iron-clad templates and systems. She presents this mixture to leaders, then teaches them how to create "employees on fire." The result? CEOs say, "It's a miracle!"

Lisa Ford, author of the #1 selling business video series, "How to Give Exceptional Customer Service," speaks throughout the United States and internationally on topics of customer service, leadership, team issues and change. Lisa is best known for her work in the areas of customer service.

Nancy Friemdman is one of the country's top customer service training experts. Known as the Telephone Doctor, her company has produced more than 100 DVD and eLearning training courses on all aspects of customer communication, with niche topics as diverse as Service Recovery, Internal C/S, E-mail Etiquette, Motivation, Selling Skills, Coaching Skills, Behavioral-based Interviewing, Delivering Feedback and New Employee Orientation.

Trained in improvisational comedy, Scott Friedman's quick wit and provocative material instill an upbeat, fresh approach toward work, relationships, and life. His specialty is making audiences laugh while providing practical, real-life information. Scott is two-time past president of NSA/CO and served as the National Speakers Association's National President 2004-2005.

Anthony Galie Seminars brings a new approach to an old problem: how to get and stay motivated over a long period of time. Most people are only able to stay focused on their goals for a few days at a time. Any longer than that and their performance begins to drop. In the absence of repeated, external reinforcement it is difficult to remain enthusiastic and properly motivated.

Sam Geist’s business roots were first established in a small sporting goods store in Toronto, Canada. With his belief that at start-up, business operation is 90% hard work, 10% know-how, he gradually grew The Outdoor Stores into a 15-store national sporting goods chain. In 1980, he sold his multi-million dollar organization to his largest competitor. That experience was invaluable in clarifying his understanding of sales and marketing, the marketplace and its customers.

Jeffrey Gitomer is a leading authority in sales and customer service. Drawing from his own experience as the president and founder of three manufacturing and marketing businesses, he works with clients to improve their sales strategies, sales performance, personal development, and memorable service.  Gitomer's seminars and workshops focus on self-evaluation in each area of training. The attendee learns to change listening and learning habits from the traditional "I know that" to the 21st century strategy, "How good am I at that?" Each participant walks away with a new understanding and an individualized game plan for action and success.

T. Scott Gross is a master at removing mystery. His ability to communicate complex ideas simply comes from years of hands-on training, primarily in the hospitality industry. When not speaking at conferences and conventions, Scott handles the day-to-day operations of one of the nation's most unique service training companies. T. Scott Gross & Company is today's model for tomorrow's corporations and gives Scott the real-life business involvement he needs to keep his presentations fresh, alive and relevant.

John Hersey is a master storyteller who inspires, educates, entertains and then returns your people back to the office with a mission, a new sense of purpose, a commitment to be unforgettable leaders. Prepare for a corporate culture change!  John will fire up your entire company and arm you with practical information and specific steps to take towards cultivating contagious leadership.

Jackie Huba is a speaker on customer evangelism. Huba researches the effects of word of mouth on customer loyalty. Forbes calls her work (along with partner Ben McConnell) "the word of mouth gospel." Jackie Huba is the author (with Ben McConnell) of "Citizen Marketers: When People are the Message," for which the Wall Street Journal proclaimed "drop everything and read this book."

Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE is a speaker and best selling author who works with companies and organizations who want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees.

Travelocity Founder and Branding Expert Terry Jones entered the travel industry in 1971, joined American Airlines in 1978, and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Sabre, Inc. In 1996, he founded Travelocity.com as a division of Sabre, Inc., and later took the company public as President and CEO. Jones took an idea and created a business with 33 million members. It was one of the first profitable dot coms in existence.

A licensed primary care doctor (N.D.) in Oregon, Rick Kirschner specialized in the treatment of stress disorders in private practice until 1987. From 1988 - 1992, he was one of only 15 speakers chosen by the Tom Peters Group to present the revolutionary 'In Search of Excellence' and 'Thriving on Chaos' programs.

Baby Boomer Lynne Lancaster is one of today's foremost cultural translators. An expert on the generations, she is co-founder of BridgeWorks, a company that advises leaders, managers, and employees on how to conduct business more successfully by bridging generation gaps at work and in the marketplace.

Build Priceless Business Relationships with motivational keynote speaker Dean Lindsday. Dean sees an important connection between sales, motivation, solid customer care and leadership.  All are achieved by effectively positioning ideas, recommendations, solutions, products, services - even ourselves - as progress in minds of those we wish to inspire to action.  All must be positioned as Progress and NOT Change.  It is natural to resist change but we embrace progress.  All progress is change but not all change is progress.  Dean helps you become a Progress Agent and "be progress".

In roles ranging from salesperson to vice president, Steve Martin has been personally responsible for over a quarter of billion dollars of high technology sales while working for leading edge Silicon Valley companies over the past twenty years.

With his diverse and amazing background, Scott McKain is qualified to speak on many topics - however, his focus is on just one: creating compelling experiences that develop enhanced loyalty and profitability. Scott McKain's calling is business - but his passion is the platform. Scott has both innovative theories and conceptual framework, as evidenced by his three bestselling business books and the "in the trenches" viewpoints on execution that can only be found in someone who has been there.

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is an author, internationally sought-after speaker, and organizational consultant who has been described as “catching what is right in the world and playfully sparking people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary.” In addition to writing best-selling books about enduring business principles, he hosted an award-winning daily radio program in Colorado Springs, Colorado for over a decade.

Brian Parsley is a Certified Professional Behavior Analyst who speaks to companies on sales, customer loyalty, and employee retention. Pulling from his experience as Chairman of a national online recruitment site and his extensive background in the temporary staffing business, Brian knows what it takes to create environments that increase revenue while keeping employees and customers loyal.

Revenues been flat and profits down? Found yourself using the phrase 'under the circumstances' a lot? Tired of the lack of passion and innovation from the leadership team? Customers have a one-track mind focused only on price? Employees hunkered down in their own little silos? Spending more time finding ways to cut costs than ways to increase revenue? If your company needs a 'shake-up' Ian Percy can help you achieve a level of profitable organizational transformation and exponential revenue growth that you almost dare not imagine.

Great speakers, the ones who are highly entertaining, are rare. John Powers' entire career has been one of effectively communicating with audiences, and as a keynote speaker, he stands out as one of the best in the business. A motivational speaker on communications, leadership, and personal workplace success, John Powers is the perfect choice for your next meeting or convention.

Billy Riggs has been called "The Dr. Phil of Magic," and is America’s source for all things attitude!  Through television, radio, books, videos, and live keynote speeches Billy Riggs has used an unusual blend of comedy, music, magic, and motivation to spread his positive attitude to more than a million people on five continents.

Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and noted authority on leadership, team building, customer service and change.

With the success of his book, "Nobody Moved Your Cheese!" Ross has been called, "America's Accountability Watchdog." Ross' hilarious approach to self-motivation is a result of transforming himself from a miserable pet shop manager to a six-time Emmy Award winning comedian and writer. His new book, "Are You Still Relevant?" and keynote topic addresses twelve reasons smart organizations thrive in any economy.

Dennis Snow’s customer service abilities were honed over 20 years with the Walt Disney World Company. There, he developed his passion for service excellence and the experience he brings to the worldwide speaking and consulting he does today.

Author of "How To Soar Like An Eagle in a World Full Of Turkeys," Robert Stevenson is a man who knows how to deal with the risks, competition, and the ever-changing technology in the business arena. In short, he understands what it takes to be successful. He brings over 25 years of extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience to his programs.

Clint Swindall is the president and CEO of Verbalocity, Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership enhancement. These solutions include leadership enhancement programs, training, speaking and general consulting.

Now, more than ever, it's hard to justify spending big dollars for headline entertainment. TimesFour is the perfect solution! A one-man show, TimesFour uses clever staging, props and costumes to explore the gaps between the generations we live, work and play with.  We call it strategic entertainment.

Insider Magazine recently dubbed him "The Guru of Creatively Thriving from Change." Using humor, wit and contagious energy, Jeff presents more than 100 programs each year and consults with organizations that urgently need to stay ahead of their marketplace.

A pioneer in buyer research, Paco Underhill has spent more than 25 years observing people’s favorite pastime: shopping. Undercover in malls across the country, Paco has documented the behaviors of consumers and discovered what it takes to please today’s shopper.

As a manager for FORTUNE 500 heavy manufacturing and consumer products companies and a director for a locally owned community bank, Phil Van Hooser knows firsthand the methods that equip executives and managers to lead their people more effectively and serve their customers more successfully. For the past twenty years, corporate groups and associations throughout the U.S. and beyond have trusted Phillip Van Hooser to keynote their events, create customized training solutions for their people, and provide personalized coaching for their key leaders.

Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman - The Wingman – is a professional leadership speaker and author of the NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo.  He teaches organizations how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with their employees, partners, and customers while sharing his experiences as a combat decorated fighter pilot and businessman.

George Walther is an acknowledged expert at boosting your communication effectiveness. People who manage, sell, collect past-due accounts, negotiate, serve customers, and seek to project a more positive image, regard his PHONE POWER book, seminars, and audio/video tapes as classic guides. His second book, POWER TALKING, shows people in every walk of life how to be more positive and persuasive, in every conversation. UPSIDE-DOWN MARKETING, his newest book and speaking topic, focuses on maximizing profit leverage opportunities.