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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Speakers Platform brings the best experts to Fortune 1000 companies, leading universities, government agencies, associations and other organizations. We are proud of our over 16 year average record of 6.67 out of a perfect 7 for overall customer service (from event follow-up customer service questionnaires).
Here are some of the compliments we have received from our clients:
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"I want to thank you for helping me 'make this happen'. I shared with John that this was the first time I've ever used Speakers Platform, or any professional speaking bureau before... and boy did I pick the right one!  Right from the 'get go' you were right there with me answering my emails almost instantaneously and keeping me informed every step of the way. Your service is great!"
Leone Ripley, American Samoa Government

"Easy to book with and very personable/professional to work with."
Jim McAllister, EFW, Inc.

"Efficient and personable. Great job!"
Department of the Navy, CIO

"I worked with Speakers Platform to find a keynote for our event this year and our Account Executive was a joy to work with! He was diligent in all the research and even made a trip to Santa Barbara so we could meet face-to-face and he could better understand our needs. As a result, he found the perfect candidate for our event! I look forward to working with him again!"
Ashley DeVan, Commission Junction

"I'm extremely impressed with Speakers Platform's follow-through, responsiveness and willingness to understand our needs so that he could match the best speakers with what we are looking for. I will definitely work with Speakers Platform again in the future. Thank you for all that you did to help us create an exceptional learning experience for our attendees."
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)

"Speakers Platform was very responsive in helping me find a speaker in a short period of time. They are a great central resource for quickly planning an event wtih lots of useful "How To" information and a comprehensive range of speakers."
--Greg Stosaker, GE Quartz

"Mr. Armstrong was absolutely outstanding and top class. Once again, thank you for making this happen for us. You have been outstanding!"
Volkswagen

"Calling a representative from Speakers Platform was the most valuable resource for me. I was able to explain the company's goals for the speaker, as well as selecting someone who suits our industry. My Speakers Platform Account Executive was able to work with my timing, price limitations and find the perfect speaker for the job.

Although I thought finding and booking a speaker for our sales meeting would be the most difficult part of the planning process, Speakers Platform made it the easiest and most fun part!"
--Courtney Richards, Marketing Manager, Ales Group USA, Inc.

"The most professional company we have ever worked with [Speakers Platform]. They gave every detail the utmost attention. Highly professional which made our event very successful. Kathy Brown was energetic, warm, very personable and funny. She could make you tear up one minute, and then holding your sides the next. Would love to have her back again."
--Danville Regional Medical Center

"This was my first time securing a speaker, and our Speakers Platform Account Executive was an absolute dream to work with -- very helpful, personable, and professional!"
--CT Summation

"Working with Speakers Platform on a project during the year proved to be a good business choice. I felt that he was always around when I needed him, willing to help and listen. He showed flexibility when it was required and he was reliable and dependable. I would definetely work with Speakers Platform again."
Alexandra Georgiadou, KPMG, Greece

"Attention to detail and follow-up was outstanding. Very informative and considerate in walking me through the process."
--Traverse Area Human Resources Association

"It was an extreme pleasure to work with our Speakers Platform account rep. She was friendly, flexible, and knowledgeable about all their speakers. She made the process simple. I cannot begin to put into words the impact that Michael Aronin had on our audience. People are still taking about his presentation and his program set a standard on all diversity programs."
-- FDIC

"Thank you for all your assistance over the last two months. The campaign launch was a tremendous success and Les Brown was all we hoped he would be. From his dancing entrance to his powerful play on each letter in RBTT, he successfully married the ambitions of our leadership team with the dreams of our 3,000 staff members.  This was all made possible through the extra efforts of Speakers' Platform to book Les, and the helpfulness, friendliness and detailed attention of Les's Office. We look forward to working with you again and please feel free to check us out anytime you're in the Carnival Capital of the World." 
-- RBTT Financial Group

"Our customer service representative was excellent to work with! She was always on top of things and followed up. I have used other speaker services, but this was the best!"
-- Dianne Moore, Focus Learning Corporation

"Our Speakers Platform rep provided great customer service and follow up. She made contacting the speaker easy and had patience with all the government procurement regulations. Comments from conference attendees indicated they thought Vicki Hitzges' presentation was one of the most valuable portions."
-- IRS

"The event was a huge hit! Mostly because of our guest speaker, Steve Farber. Speakers Platform made the procurement process simple and invited us to be more creative in our event planning."
-- Lindsay Finch, Filenet

"The most professional company we have ever worked with. They [Speakers Platform] gave every detail the upmost attention. Highly professional which made our event very successful."
-- Cheryl Brumfield, Danville Regional Medical Center

Our Speakers Platform Account Executive was extremely welcoming, punctual, and helpful. Her enthusiasm was much appreciated. I would love to work with her again!
--Christen Decker, Brown University

"The retreat was extraordinary, professional, and personable. Everyone is still raving about it. They said it was the best experience of their lifetime. And, I would have to agree. I most certainly hope we have the opportunity to work together in the future. Thank you so very much for your expertise and part in helping to make this meeting an unbelievable success."
--YPO, after booking an event with John Glenn and Hale Irwin through Speakers Platform

"Speakers Platform was extremely beneficial to the production of our first Literary Showcase. They were efficient, reliable and worthwhile!"
--Jolynn Mata, Owner, AI-CI Productions

"An absolute joy to work with such a professional team. Vince Lombardi, Jr. was the perfect speaker for Career Education Corporation."
--John Graham, Vice President of Corporate Finance & Accounting, Career Education Corporation

"Flawless process -- outstanding customer service! The challenge of engaging a superior presenter was completely mitigated by working with the qualified professional staff at Speakers Platform."
--Marie Lumbard, Manager for Training & Development, UC Davis Health System

"My Account Executive was outstanding on customer service. She answered all of my questions and was extremely pleasant, friendly and professional. Speakers Platform provided a wonderful selection of speakers as well as recommending a great fit for out needs. A very professional, fun and motivating group!"
--Lisa LaCross, Human Resource Manager, Travis Credit Union

"My account executive is a real professional and, in my mind, represents the essence of what Speakers Platform strives to be: one-stop shopping, representing a plethora of professionals, and making it oh-so-easy to get information on your speakers. You are my mainstay."
-- Michele Kaufman, Skilled Healthcare

"Speakers Platform was very efficient, helpful and supportive before and after we chose a speaker - a joy to work with!"
--Bill Wiley, Pacific Industries, Inc.

"Speakers Platform was a terrific service. Very Helpful! Speakers Platform was a terrific partner in helping us find just the right speaker for our very demanding needs."
--Michael Norton, Euro RSCG Life Worldwide

"Customer service was top-notch, Even the smallest details were handled professionally and thoroughly. Vince Lombardi Jr. had the room's attention from the first sentence to the last sentence."
--Jay Burney, American Public Works Association

"We had a great seminar in SFO and I would like to thank you very much for your help at organizing this event. The session with Regis McKenna went particularly well. Regis is a great speaker and we had an extremely useful and interesting interaction with him. I am sure that we will keep in touch with him in the future and we highly appreciate his gift to Schneider Electric executive team."
-- Schneider Electric

"Our event was what I would call 'over the top'... The survey results were at 92% very favorable. The speakers formed such a good relationship with myself and others at the conference. I am confident we will bring them back to do more. I will definitely contact you when we are in need of additional services."
--American Express

"Speakers Platform is an exceptional organization. They made it easy to select a speaker who would work well with our company."
--Walter Hall, Whitney National Bank

"Speakers Platform is very professional, quick to respond and provides excellent follow-up."
--US Department of Agriculture

"My account executive at Speakers Platform was very professional as well as patient with us. Barry Eigen delivered as promised, and the entire experience of working with Speakers Platform was cordial and professional, with attention to detail that's so important."
--Lynn Betts, USDA

"Deanna was an outstanding addition to our agenda and working with Speakers Platform was a pleasure."
-- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

"I would recommend Speakers Platform to help coordinate your next event! For a busy professional, they made this an easy process."
-- Lisa Bourgeois, Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers

"Easiest booking ever!!! Speakers Platform provides an excellent and varied selection of speakers to choose from. The experience was pain free, professional and completely successful. Thank you!"
-- Toni Palmieri, MICE Communications, Director, Event Production

"Speakers Platform provided us with a speaker who actually made a difference for our college. I am convinced that our administration and staff are now more sensitive to the needs of our students and community after going through Peggy Morrow's workshops."
-- William Raffetto, Vice President of Student Services, San Jacinto College Central

"Speakers Platform has been extremely helpful in booking our event "The Disney Way". We had some special needs and many questions that were all taken care of with extreme professionalism and in a timely manner."
-- Joanne Main, Executive Director, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce

"My first experience with Speakers Platform was as easy and pleasant as could be imagined. From my first contact to my last with our Account Executive I received responsive, friendly, helpful service. Our speaker, Jim Ball, surpassed our expectations, weaving considerable information about our business into his talk and truly tailoring it to our needs. I will definitely approach Speakers Platform for assistance sourcing speakers for our next large group event."
--Maya Townsend, Allmerica Financial Corporation

"The Speakers Platform Bureau is an excellent resource for high quality speakers. Furthermore, their customer service makes booking presenters practically stress-free."
--Harriet Chenkin, Director, Resident Service Coordination, New England Resident Service Coordinators

"The Speakers Platform Bureau was an excellent tool for researching qualified speakers and obtaining support for selecting the most appropriate option."
--Marvin Pichla, Thumb Area Michigan Works

"Very competent, trustworthy and helpful!"
--Cynthia Mustaine Hettinger, Lincoln Financial Group

"The Speakers Platform Bureau surpassed my expectations. They made the experience of coordinating a major event easy. They were always available to answer questions and provide help. They are truly professional and client service focused."
--Dottie Simeona, Booz/Allen/Hamilton

"Thank you to [Speakers Platform] for making this portion of booking my event as scareless - and painless - as possible."
--Valerie Tyson, CalPERS

"Finding the appropriate speaker for an event is a challenge. The Speakers Platform Bureau made the process extremely easy. I would recommend the Speakers Platform Bureau to anyone."
--Mark Klosser, Mercury University

"Having spent 17 years on the lecture circuit, I have worked with hundreds of bureaus throughout the country. Working with Speakers Platform Bureau is a pleasure every time. They build relationships with their clients and their speakers. I love working with everyone there. I give them a perfect ten!."
--Peter Vidmar, Olympic Gymnastics Champion

Picture "Our event was a success and much of it was due to Tim (Richardson) kicking us off perfectly. I am proud to have made this contact and I have Speaker's Platform... to thank for it. You WILL be hearing from me again!"
-- Bryon Nabors, GTE Federal Credit Union

"I've loved working with you on finding speakers... of all the bureaus and agencies I've been working with, you've really been the most responsive and helpful."
--CSI Control Systems International

"After speaking at the 2001 Governor's Conference on Tourism, I asked the meeting planner why she had selected Speakers Platform to book her speakers. She told me that the professionalism, warmth and follow-up of the Speakers Platform staff far exceeded any other bureau she has ever worked with. I am proud to be associated with a bureau that understands the needs of meeting planners and helps them to shine at their events. It is a great reflection on both the bureau and the speakers they represent."
--Debra J. Schmidt, MS, APR, America's Customer Loyalty Ambassador

"I have worked with many bureaus but Speakers Platform is among the best in their organization, follow through, and bottom line, they produce the business."
--Dr. Rick Brinkman, author of "Dealing With People You Can't Stand - How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst"

"Attitude, commitment and understanding of what it is like to work with a speaker are important to Speakers Platform. They take the time to also understand their customers needs not only with outstanding service and value, but with an invaluable amount of knowledge and expertise."
--Warren Greshes, Motivational Speaker

"Very professional. Our Speakers Platform representative was a pleasure to work with. She is very courteous and professional. Richard, our speaker, exceeded our expectations. Very real presenter, thought provoking presentation. These were just a few comments made by the attendees."
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

"Communication line was always open and friendly. Booking was done in a timely matter and the follow-up as well. We appreciate the chance to review not 1 but 3 speakers to make our selection. Thank you for your professionalism and ensuring that all our needs were met. Some comments from attendees: Very exciting and informative; wish there was more time; inspiring; very interesting; This was a great presentation!"
Tuba City

"Speakers Platform is a delight. When the phone rings and a Speakers Platform rep is on the line, I know I'm in for a fun conversation with a professional who's easy-to-work-with yet detail-oriented. Meeting planners like Speakers Platform, too, because their needs get met. As a result, everybody wins! The bureau is growing, I work with terrific clients, the audiences respond like crazy because we've been matched correctly and, the most important person, the meeting planner, is thrilled with the results. That's a win-win-win-win! It doesn't get any better than that."
--Vicki Hitzges, Motivational Speaker

"Speakers Platform attends to the details to make every event a success. They understand clearly what meeting planners need and how to match that need to the perfect speaker for the event. Friendly and fun, each meeting is given individual attention to be a memorable success."
--Barbara Bartlein, RN, MSW

"As someone who speaks about service for a living, and finds himself constantly scrutinizing services, it occurs to me that Speakers Platform is quite rare, and I am the better for it. They are professional but very warm, conscientious and thorough. If every service was this good I would be out of work!"
--Harry Beckwith, author of "Invisible Touch" and "Selling the Invisible"

"In my 15 years of speaking, I have never dealt with an organization more dedicated, more professional and more helpful than Speakers Platform Bureau. When they say they are going to do something they do it - and on time. As one who is known as a bit of a skeptic, let me say that their attention to detail, sense of fairness and determination to do the best possible job for both their client organizations and their speakers make them a model of what I think a speakers bureau should be. If you are a speaker or an organization looking to hire a speaker, Speakers Platform Bureau is the exactly kind of bureau you want to work with."
--Barry Maher, author of "Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business"

Partial Client List

3COM
AAA Advantage Realty, Inc.
ABA Marketing Network
Abbott Laboratories
Accenture, LLP
Agilent Technologies
Alabama Electric Cooperative
AICC Region One
Ales Groupe
Allied Electronics
American Association of Clinical Urologists
American Association of School Administrators
American College of Physicians
American Express
American Business Publishing
American Heart Association
American Marketing Association
American Society of Brewing Chemists
Ameripath, Inc.
Amerispec, Inc.
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau
AOL Technologies
Applied Materials
Arthur Andersen
Arlington Hospital
Arrow International
AstraZeneca
AT&T
Augustana College
Bank Compensation Strategies
Banner Bank
Bimark Center for Medical Education
Bosch
Bovis Lend Lease
Bridgestone/Firestone
Bureau of Land Management
Burson & Marsteller
Butler Manufacturing Company
California Assisted Living Association
California Authority of Racing Fairs
California Travel Industry Association
Cardinal Health
Career Education Corp.
Cargill Incorporated
Carl Zeiss Surgical, Inc.
Catholic Health Initiatives
Cavan Management Services, LLC
CBS Worldwide
CDC Public Health Practice Program
Chevron
CIGNA
Cisco
CNG Tranmission
Coastal Carolina Univeristy
Colorado State University
Comcast
Compaq
Conference Board of Canada
Consumer Specialty Products Association
Conway Data
Consumer Bankers Association
Cornerstone Solutions
County of Sonoma
Covad Communications Company
Cree School Board
CSI Control Systems International
Data Device Corporation
Data Processing Systems
Daylight Transport
Digital Integrated
Diocese of Fort Wayne
Disney
DMG World Media
Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
DREAM
DLS Entertainment, Inc.
El Dorado Bank
Elmar, Inc.
Ernst & Young
Exit Realty Corporation International
Experian
Exeter Health Resources, Inc.
Family & Children's Services, Inc.
Farm Credit Administration
FCB Worldwide
Finance America, LLC
Fleet Bank
Flint Community Schools
Floor Covering Associates Network
Florida Power & Light
Ford Motor Company
Fountain View, Inc.
GE Capital
General Mills
Genentech
Geri Bell & Co.
GlaxoSmithKline
The Golden State Warriors
Gordon Food Service Marketplace
GoTo.com
Government Training Services
Gray Cary Law
Greenbacks
GTE Federal Credit Union
Halifax
Hallmark Health
Harris Corporation
Head Start
Heat & Glow
Health Care Service Corporation
Health Institute
Heatilator
Hewitt Associates, LLC
Hewlett Packard
Hexaware
Hospital Association of Southern California
Hotwire
Independent Liquid Terminals Association
Institute of Internal Auditors
Institute of Professionals in Taxation
Integron Insurance
Intel
InterArt Distribution
IBM
International Chain Salon Association
ITW Fastex
Junior League of Billings
Kansas Medical Group
Kansas Parents & Teacher's Association
Kentucky Cancer Foundation
Keybank
Lakshmanasamy Somasundaram
Lumetra
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association
Mantec, Inc.
Marie Callender Pie Shops
Marketing Resources Plus
Maryland Hospital Assocication
MasterCard International
MDU Resources
Mercy Medical Center
MetLife Financial Services
Mice Communications
Michigan Department of Budgets and Management
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Microsoft
Mississippi Export Railroad Co.
Monsoon Marketing
Motorola
National Association of State Retirement
National Association of State Workforce Employees
National Industries for the Blind
Native American Management Services
Newell Rubbermaid
New Jersey University
Nokia
Nortel Networks
North American Association of Food Equipment Suppliers
North American Small Business International Trade Educators
Northeast Indiana Chapter of PMI
Northern State University
Northrop Grumman
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Nycomed
Ocala Eye Surgeons
Oklahoma Nursing Student Association
Omaha Public Power District
Orange County Container
Orange County Fire Authority
PA Homecare Association
Paramount Hotels
Payton Construction
Pennsylvania State
Pharmacie & Upjohn
Phoenix Baptist Hospital
Pinsonault Associates
Pilgrim Software
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Plastics News
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Province of Ontario
Prudential
Pyramid Services
Reach
Reid Psychological
Raytheon
Reinhart FoodService
Republic Bancorp
Rider University
Rosemont Engineering
SACUBO
Saint Vincent Hospital
San Francisco City Arts & Lectures
Sanitary Supply Wholesalers Association
San Mateo Community College District
Schering-Plough Healthcare
Schuster Center for Professional Development
Siemens AG
Smith-Barney
Social Security Administration
Society of the Plastics Industry
Sonicfoundry
Southeast Employment & Training Association
Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers
Southwest Florida Chamber of Commerce
State Farm Insurance
State of Kansas
State of Minnesota
State of Ohio
State of Oregon
Strategic Asset Alliance
St. Lukes Hospital Foundation, Inc.
Sun Microsystems
Talk2Me AS
Texas Association of School Boards
Texas Instruments
Think Federal Credit Union
Tinker Federal Credit Union
Titan Corporation
Thomas Lighting
Trammell Crow Residential Services
Travis Credit Union
Trans Union
UC Davis Health System
University of California, Irvine
University of Central Florida
University of Central Oaklahoma
University of Southern California
University of Texas
US Cellular
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
U.S. Life Insurance Company
Unilever
United States Army
United States Department of Defense
United States Department of Justice
United States Geological Survey
United States Postal Service
U.S. Life Insurance Company
Wallick Companies
Warner Lambert
Washington Dental Service
Washington Library Association
Watertown Unified School District
We Energies
Western National Securities
William Arthur Fine Stationery
Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad Co.
Winnipeg Free Press
Women's Health Conference
Young President's Organization (dozens of chapters)
Yukon Workers' Comp. Health and Safety Board
YWCA's