Wally Bock TOPICS: Leadership Motivation Technology Web Marketing Internet FEE CATEGORY:* 5.0k to 10.0k TRAVELS FROM: California Video Profile Program Outlines Testimonials/Client List Request This Speaker

Wally Bock: Testimonials / Client List

"Your conference closing session, 'What Great Leaders DO Differently" was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It was well-researched, well conceptualized and well delivered. It was the absolute PERFECT ending to an incredible conference. You sent them off with a wealth of information and plenty of food for thought."
-- Kate Spiller, VP Programs and Services, NYSAHCP

"Your unique blend of practical business sense and technological savvy lent credence to your straightforward, comprehensive sessions. Your presentation was structured in such a way that participants were able and eager to put your exhortations to work immediately. Industry-specific examples gave added impetus to your words. I overheard more than a few people discussing your session the following day!"
-- Jerry Nowell, South Dakota Department of Tourism

"Your presentation much surpassed our expectations. · I was impressed by your willingness to customize our program, to the extent that you will probably not use this particular presentation again. We certainly achieved our results and you made it tremendously easy to get there."

"When we first spoke and I described the complicated staging and special effects that were a vision to this segment ö you embraced the opportunity and accepted the challenge. In the end, you delivered "our corporate message;" the audience sat silent as you held them in your hand. You are an accomplished professional presenter that I hope to have the opportunity to work with again."
-- Cathy Ewing CMP, Bayer

"I would recommend you to anyone in search of a knowledgeable and professional speaker. · From the response we received from NTA members, your presentation provided valuable and practical information for their businesses."
-- Lisa Nelson, Director of Research and Education, National Tour Association

"They gained by the wealth of information you brought to them. It was obvious you had completed hours of research concerning the insurance industry. They felt they gained most from our presentation when you gave examples of how they could · provide better service, increase retention of their customers and increase their sales. ·"

"They also like having an extensive list of insurance links in one place on the web ö the resource page for the support site."
-- Vicki Gubser, CPCU, Allied Insurance

"We have received only rave reviews of your performance! It was outstanding and your ideas were priceless! · Everyone walked away from the session with information they could implement immediately."
-- Ranine Talbert, National Association of Home Builders

"Your groundwork prior to the programs was truly impressive. In my ten years with the association we have had no other business speaker put forth the effort to learn so much about the industry before their presentation."

"Several people took time after the programs to comment on what they liked. Many of them spoke of the practical focus and that they got things they can really use. Others said that they liked the way that strategy and marketing were tied together so the different parts supported each other. And everyone liked the fact that you knew the industry."
-- Denise Stone, The Irrigation Association

"You have always done such a great job of customizing your programs to our different audiences. · But the best part is how much fun you are to work with and how responsive you are to our various requests."
-- Becki Whittington, FCC Services, Inc.

"Thanks for doing such a great job for your sessions. The attendee feedback was great! As usual, you delivered a powerful and interesting message for them to take back with them. But best of all, you made complicated issues easy to understand, especially for the non-technical types which make up so many of our members. ·"

"It is always a pleasure working with you, too. I appreciate all you do to make your programs as targeted and appropriate to our members as possible. And your professionalism is greatly valued, especially when we have so many speakers and sessions to coordinate."
-- Randy Beck, International Music Products Association

"It was truly a pleasure having you speak at MDNA's 60th Anniversary convention. I know for a fact that I am not just speaking for myself when I say how much we enjoyed your presentation."

"It has been my experience over the years, that many speakers lose audience members at one end of the spectrum or the other. I was very pleased to see, and later hear, that everyone in your audience was able to gain some perspective and increase (no matter the starting point) their knowledge base about the Digital Age."

"Thank you for an informative, thought provoking, and practical presentation."
-- Dan Strand, Machinery Dealers National Association

"You were highly energetic, entertaining, and informative. The ideas and strategies you presented were invaluable in both our member's professional and personal worlds. Everyone walked away from the meeting with information they could implement immediately."

"It was a pleasure working with you and I highly recommend your presentation to other associations as well. I wish you continued success and I look forward to the possibility of working with you again."
-- Heather Wegge, National Wood Flooring Association

"Your expertise and foresight was a major contributor to the success of our program.

The Golden 1 prides itself on the diverse knowledge level of our board and management team ö particularly in the area of technology. Nevertheless, our group found your session, "Into the Enchanted Forest: Credit Unions in the Digital Age" to be both enlightening and thought provoking.

Wally, I would be please to recommend you to any institution that is eager to learn what the digital age has in store for us all. Thank you again."
-- Stan Hollen, President and CEO, The Golden 1 Credit Union

"On behalf of the 3500 Goodyear Dealers and associates who attended our Centennial Celebration, let me thank you for the exciting seminars."

"Your seminars were a highlight of our Annual National Sales Conference as you showed us the way to the future as we begin our second 100 years. Your up front planning successfully linked your presentations with our direction. The feedback that has been complied by our marketing research department is extremely positive and represents the time, energy, and passion that you displayed."

"Again, thanks for helping make our conference a success and I look forward to working with you on future projects."
-- Don M. Hoit, Goodyear Tire and Rubber

"Congratulations on gratifyingly high scores, evidenced in our post-convention survey, and relating to both content and presentation in Orlando. ·"

"Your workshop was a careful blend of solid information and relaxed sidebars ö very effective overall and a fine launch for the several technology-oriented sessions that followed."

"I thank you also for a pleasant relationship during the preparation stage."
-- James R. Wilder, Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Wholesalers Association

"I'd like to commend you for doing an outstanding job with your dynamic presentation given at our organization. You were highly energetic, entertaining, and informative, and the presentation was tailored specifically to the group of smaller manufacturers that attended. They were pleased with the information they received about planning and developing their own web site."

"Thanks again for a well prepared presentation that showed knowledge of the subject as well as the manufacturing industry."
-- Debra Aberle, The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence

"In a word..."tremendous." Thank you for all that you have done for our organization. The interactions that we have had over the past year have been a true pleasure."

"To begin with, I have not experienced a more thoughtful and conscientious speaker than yourself in the five years I have been in the education business. I was overwhelmingly impressed by your concern when we realized that our program was not going to get the participation I desired. You went out of your way to suggest the development of an additional product that would compliment our workshop and help offset the cost."

"This digital product offered members another way to gain knowledge from the program and to help us increase our income. Not only did you donate your time to create the product you also made the additional effort to see that it was a high quality production. The reviews to date have been very favorable. The only downside is that we have set a high precedence to live up to."

"Overall you have been wonderful - professional at all times, conscientious, timely and most certainly knowledgeable. Thank you for making my job easier."

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work with you over the past year and look forward to the opportunity to continue to do so in the future."
-- Dana Baith, National Agrimarketing Association

"You did an outstanding job with your double barrel presentations at our 1997 Educational Management Seminar and Exhibit in Colorado Springs. ·"

"Thanks again for a well prepared presentation that showed knowledge of the subjects as well as our industry."
-- A. D. Gearner, Jr, Distribution and LTL Carriers Association

"Just one word ... DYNAMIC! That is one of the best adjectives for the job you did for our members."

"On behalf of the NAFCD Educational Development Committee and the attendees of your sessions, I want to thank you and congratulate you on your fine presentations."

"You reached everyone's expectations and you made it enjoyable. Your presentations were perfect compliments to this years program -- "Prospering In The Midst of Change". You were able to give each participant powerful "tools" to take home and put in place immediately."
-- Mariann B. Gregory, National Association of Floor Covering Distributors

"Your keynote address "What the Net Can Do For Your Business" and your breakout session "Internet 101" were the two most highly acclaimed sessions of the day and we certainly appreciate the time and effort you put into preparing and presenting these sessions to our group. ..."

"Wally, thanks again for making my job so easy! I hope that if the opportunity presents itself in the future, NSRA can call on you again. And, please feel free to call on NSRA anytime you may need a recommendation."
-- Phyllis Endrich, National Shoe Retailers Association

"Your session was extremely popular with our delegates and very well received. This I know was due to the timeliness of the presentation, your knowledge of the subject matter and the professional, successful way you are able to share this information with those in attendance."

"Wally, thank you so much for a job extremely well done. It was truly appreciated by the association and all those in attendance."
-- Gail A. McHardy, Canadian Real Estate Association

"While sharing the platform with you twice at the National Association of Realtors Annual Conventions I witnessed your captivating style as you present your exceptional Internet program. Word of your wonderful performance got out after your first program. You may recall we had to increase the size of the room to accommodate over a thousand (up from the originally planned 250 before they realized that Wally Bock was going to be on the program)!"

"They came because they found out that Wally Bock tells it like it is-- he teaches in an invigorating style--he energizes with his enthusiasm-- and he entertains with his very unique humor!"
-- John R. Peckham, III, Chair, National Association of Realtors MIS Committee

"Thank you so much for agreeing to a "repeat performance" for our members of your presentation, "Tips, Tricks and Basics of On-Line Marketing." As usual, the evaluations were extremely positive, and showed that our attendees really appreciated your engaging style as well as the scope and relevance of the information you presented. You were able to take a large and difficult-to- grasp topic and give our members a clear picture of the possibilities for doing business on-line."

"Thank you again for your time, your sense of humor and your expertise."
-- Kelley R. Shields, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

"What more appropriate way than the use of email to thank you for an outstanding job at our Annual Expo in Phoenix? Your program, "How to Use Technology to Increase Profits" was right on the mark with our group."

"Thank you Wally for helping TCAA look good! Please keep me informed on any new programs you might offer in the future so we can perhaps consider using your talents at another of our annual meetings."
-- Mike Dwyer, The Truck Cap & Accessory Association

Articles by Wally Bock:

• Cyberprofits: Six Ways Businesses Are Making Money On The Net
  

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