Nothing short of exceptional.
“Stan Phelps's keynote presentation at the Association for Test Publishers Innovations in Testing convention was nothing short of exceptional. His insightful exploration of Customer Experience and emphasis on the significance of small moments resonated brilliantly with our diverse audience...making it one of the most memorable keynote addresses in recent years.”
Program Chair, Association of Test Publishers
I challenge audiences to think differently by exploring opportunities to be successful in tomorrow’s changing world.
Stan's engaging style is informative and entertaining. He received an incredible 100% satisfaction rating on our post-event attendee survey
"Stan Phelps graciously came to Iowa and spoke to our local AMA chapter here in Des Moines. He has a knack for taking very strategic marketing tactics and explaining them with equal parts beloved college professor and late night talk-show host. Stan's engaging style is informative and entertaining. He received an incredible 100% satisfaction rating on our post-event attendee survey - what more can I say? I would highly recommend Stan for any speaking engagement!"
VP of Programs, AMA Iowa
Stan's energy level was also exuberant and made for a refreshing Zoom presentation that was both entertaining and educational
"Stan gave a great Pink Goldfish virtual presentation! We had originally booked Stan to present in person, but after many months of Covid precautions and postponements, we switched to a virtual presentation. He was very engaging and interactive. He kept the audience involved by asking questions and presented new marketing ideas and concepts to our chapter. Stan's energy level was also exuberant and made for a refreshing Zoom presentation that was both entertaining and educational."
VP of Programming, AMA Columbus
Speakers like Stan are a joy to share with your audience
"Speakers like Stan are a joy to share with your audience. He gave an interactive presentation that engaged every attendee of our virtual event. Stan promotes learning through his insightful takes on differentiation and his unique style. In their feedback, our attendees were enthusiastic and grateful for the experience."
President, AMA Columbia
Stan appeals to and hits a chord, or two, of any business
"Beyond the enlightening content of his presentation, his engaging speaking skills, and the valuable goldfish nuggets he sends attendees home with, Stan gives and makes you feel the Lagniappe. In our organization, we have speakers from every corner of the marketing world, so we attract attendees from many different industries. While engaging and enlightening the crowd, Stan appeals to and hits a chord, or two, of any business, no matter the industry or scale."
President, AMA New Orleans
The stars couldn't have better aligned - so glad to have had the opportunity to bring you to Michigan!
"I wanted to thank you again for coming to our annual conference, sharing some energy and interest stories to inspire us to be a little weird and market how we're different. While it was a bit hectic when our other speaker canceled, the stars couldn't have better aligned - so glad to have had the opportunity to bring you to Michigan!"
VP of Programs, President-Elect, AMA SW Michigan
A fun, quirky and interactive presentation that literally got the audience up on its feet
"When we heard that Stan would be in town for a conference, we jumped at the chance to book him for a speaking engagement with our chapter of marketers. He was a joy to work with and gave a fun, quirky and interactive presentation that literally got the audience up on its feet. Our event with Stan sold out weeks in advance…so next time we'll need to book a bigger venue!"
President, AMA San Francisco
A dynamic presentation!
"We were very fortunate to book Stan for the closing keynote presentation of our Annual Conference. Customer experience is crucial to winning in the marketplace today. Stan helped our audience of marketers realize actionable ways to improve customer experience by doing little things that drive value or reduce customer effort. He illustrated several relevant examples which made for a dynamic presentation!"
President, AMA Madison
I noticed that there was quite a bit of follow up conversation afterward and I also received glowing feedback from attendees
"Stan came to speak at a meeting for a group that I volunteer for that helps people in career transition. He was very communicative all the way up to the presentation and the information he provided was very helpful to the audience. I noticed that there was quite a bit of follow up conversation afterward and I also received glowing feedback from attendees during the weeks following the presentation."
Director of the Transitions Link + Think, AMA Triangle
Our attendees were captivated
"Stan is one of SMPS Virginia's favorite repeat speakers, he always delivers a powerful message with enthusiasm and humor. Although our event this year was virtual, Stan's storytelling was masterful and entertaining. Our attendees were captivated while learning new tools on differentiating their firms from the competition. A true testament to Stan, our program was originally scheduled for an hour but the program lasted nearly an hour and 30 minutes due to attendees request. We will have Stan back again soon."
Education Director, SMPS VA
Not only did he deliver an impactful message, but it was one of the best I've heard
"I'm proud to be part of a chapter of the American Marketing Association that does a fantastic job at development programs, which is where I met Stan Phelps. I'm extremely lucky to have been able to glean from his wisdom. Not only did he deliver an impactful message, but it was one of the best I've heard. I felt challenged to dig deeper in order to create the best experience for our customers, and I couldn't wait to put the practical advice he gave us into good use."
Member, AMA Jacksonville
Stan delivers. If you book him...you will not be disappointed at all
"Stan is an absolute joy to work with. He is smart, engaging, funny and a good person. I was lucky enough to have him speak to our Milwaukee members in August and received nothing but high praise from those attending. Stan delivers. If you book him...you will not be disappointed at all. I know this is my second go-around with him!"
President, AMA Milwaukee
Really illuminating keynote
"To say you made a splash would be a massive understatement! Really illuminating keynote and I'm delighted our members got to share in your wisdom."
Programs Chair – PR Day, PRSA Houston
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Here's what event organizers and audience members are saying about his keynote presentations, workshops and GOLDFISH TANKS
Stan engaged the audience by using multiple camera angles over Zoom and through timely use of the chat feature. My clients still discuss how wonderful his presentation was months later
"Stan was the headline and closing speaker at ReferralTopia, our online, Michigan-centric referral marketing event in April. He delivered a presentation that spoke intimately to the audience through creative storytelling. Stan engaged the audience by using multiple camera angles over Zoom and through timely use of the chat feature. My clients still discuss how wonderful his presentation was months later."
Founder, Caerusnet
I'd highly recommend Stan and he should be on your speaker short list for your organization
"Hosting Stan Phelps in Pittsburgh for our December luncheon was a highlight of our programming year. He brings such a wealth of information combined with a level of energy that keeps you engaged the whole time. You will walk away with easy-to-implement tactics no matter what industry or vertical you reside in. I'd highly recommend Stan and he should be on your speaker short list for your organization."
AMA Pittsburgh
We have received incredible feedback from our attendees and have personally recommended him to others because of it
"Stan is an incredible speaker who is also incredibly easy to work with. As the event planner, he made the whole process easy from start to finish, providing all of the details I typically need to chase down upfront and more. As an event attendee, Stan is an incredible speaker with a unique perspective. We have received incredible feedback from our attendees and have personally recommended him to others because of it."
President-Elect, AMA Philadelphia
A storyteller who captivates the audience immediately
"Stan is a storyteller who captivates the audience immediately. He delivers meaningful strategies that are actionable. Stan engages with the audience and has the unique talent to make you feel like you're the only person in the room. We received excellent feedback from the audience and would invite him again for our organization."
President, AMA Hampton Roads
A ridiculously awesome presentation on customer experience
"Stan Phelps delivered a ridiculously awesome presentation on customer experience at our AMA Boston meeting. Referencing his book, Purple Goldfish, he talked about how the littlest things can make the biggest difference in how customers feel about a company's products and services. Stan was at once enthusiastic, engaging and entertaining in his presentation, never mind informative and insightful. Like the point he kept driving home during his presentation about the importance of brands and businesses giving something extra to their audience, Stan did just that with us. He didn't just meet our expectations, he exceeded them."
President, AMA Boston
Our attendees laughed and learned a lot
"Stan was a very dynamic and interesting speaker. Our attendees laughed and learned a lot. During our post-event reviews, our audience had nothing but positive things to say about Stan's presentation."
President, AMA Charleston
Bringing Stan Phelps in to speak to our chapter was one of the best decisions we made
"Bringing Stan Phelps in to speak to our chapter was one of the best decisions we made. At a time when people need fresh ideas and perspective Stan delivered right on time!"
President, NSA VA
I highly recommend Stan's energetic, thoughtful and innovative speaking
"We usually don't have events in the summer for our American Marketing Association chapter, due to historically low turnouts. When we learned Stan was on a book tour, we couldn't pass him up. Record turnouts and rave reviews followed, I highly recommend Stan's energetic, thoughtful and innovative speaking. We hope to have him back!"
VP Programming, AMA Kansas City
Stan's engaging style is informative and entertaining. He received an incredible 100% satisfaction rating on our post-event attendee survey
"Stan Phelps graciously came to Iowa and spoke to our local AMA chapter here in Des Moines. He has a knack for taking very strategic marketing tactics and explaining them with equal parts beloved college professor and late night talk-show host. Stan's engaging style is informative and entertaining. He received an incredible 100% satisfaction rating on our post-event attendee survey - what more can I say? I would highly recommend Stan for any speaking engagement!"
VP of Programs, AMA Iowa
Stan's energy level was also exuberant and made for a refreshing Zoom presentation that was both entertaining and educational
"Stan gave a great Pink Goldfish virtual presentation! We had originally booked Stan to present in person, but after many months of Covid precautions and postponements, we switched to a virtual presentation. He was very engaging and interactive. He kept the audience involved by asking questions and presented new marketing ideas and concepts to our chapter. Stan's energy level was also exuberant and made for a refreshing Zoom presentation that was both entertaining and educational."
VP of Programming, AMA Columbus
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Inspirational, informative, and highly engaging
"We have engaged Stan to deliver seminars to my MBA candidates who are in senior management. Stan has been inspirational, informative, and highly engaging in his seminars. We will definitely get him back again!"
Co-Founder and Director, Kings University College
Just mind-blowing
"Stan's session with our Director's and Ambassadors Team was just mind-blowing. His concepts were crystal clear and easy to understand. But I think it was the inspiring Call to Action that made this session extraordinary as everyone left inspired."
National Operations Support Director, BNI Australia
Stan’s delivery was captivating
"Stan was our keynote speaker on our 9th annual Top Executive Event in Fort Lauderdale, FL with the participation of over 125 CEOs and Executives from the US and Latin America of fast-growing companies and Clients of our Scaling Up program ($5M to $300M in sales). Stan delivered a 3-hour workshop on Purple GoldFish and provided amazing insights and practical tools. Stan’s delivery was captivating and he created an engaging connection with the audience. Clear, insightful, dynamic, and applicable to our businesses. We appreciate Stan’s experience and engagement before, during, and after our event. We highly recommend Stan for your next event."
CEO, Quantum Growth Advisors
Nothing short of amazing
"Stan was nothing short of amazing!!!! We held our annual conference with 150+ accounting firm owners on the world-famous Boracay Island in the Philippines. Stan did a double session at our event, and he was nothing short of amazing. His content blew our attendee's minds and was full of practical content they could walk away and implement. What was even better was Stan spent time with our attendees over the 2 days at the event, so it wasn’t just a presentation and he was gone. I highly recommend Stan."
Founder, TOA Global
Useful, engaging content that resonates with a very broad team
"I’ve had the pleasure of attending two of Stan’s training sessions. He does a great job of providing useful, engaging content that resonates with a very broad team. I hope to continue to work with Stan in the future, and would recommend him to anyone looking for a productive and informative team training session."
Acquisition Marketing Manager, Vistra Energy
Actionable tips that all attendees could incorporate into their daily work immediately
"Stan Phelps truly was fantastic as a presenter in our most recent Association of National Advertisers (ANA) training session on “Presentation Tips/Practices for the Workplace.” The content and tips covered in the session provided actionable tips that all attendees could incorporate into their daily work immediately—while being both engaging and interactive, which can be a difficult task when working with 100+ people in large presentation room. I particularly liked the addition of virtual presentation tips, especially since most of the business world is shifting to more of a hybrid work environment in the future. Overall, a fantastic speaker/presenter who I highly recommend."
Senior Director of Marketing, TXU Energy
Stan delivered on our objective BIG TIME!
"I had the pleasure of working with Stan Phelps on a keynote address for our Human Resources organization. Our objective for the keynote was to share Stan's insights on how organizations deliver unforgettable customer experiences. These insights can easily be applied to the services and offerings HR team members provide to our employees. Stan delivered on our objective BIG TIME! With captivating storytelling and an authentic presence, Stan gave our HR team a lot to think about as we strive to deliver an exceptional employee experience to our talented teams."
Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Stan delivered amazing value and best practices
"Stan was the keynote & workshop leader for our semi-annual All Community Meeting last March. Our 165+ folks are all C-Suite executives from over 90+ AZ-based fast-growing companies ($5MM-200MM in revenues). Stan delivered amazing value and best practices to help accomplish our goal of providing best practices to help them grow and scale their companies. His knowledge, perspective, and tools are simple, practical ones that our executive teams can leverage."
Principal/Owner, AZ Growth Advisors
I highly recommend this keynote, no matter your team size!
"Attending a Pink Goldfish Keynote was a game-changer for our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cary REALTOR® team, especially at the beginning of an unprecedented housing market! Stan delivered exactly what these entrepreneurs needed to hear about marketing differentiation through compelling, funny, and motivational real-life stories of people & businesses embracing their “uniqueness”. I highly recommend this keynote, no matter your team size!"
Managing Broker/Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Highly recommend him to any organization looking for a speaker that will provide an incredible experience
"Stan made the planning process extremely easy, as he was always organized and prepared. And that led to the actual workshop being a HUGE success. Stan was engaging, entertaining and passionate while facilitating, and the content really resonated with our team. To this day, they still talk about how valuable that session was for their professional development, as well as for helping our marketing team start to develop a customer-centric mentality. I’m hoping to work with Stan again, and I’d highly recommend him to any organization looking for a speaker that will provide an incredible experience for their team."
Senior Director, Marketing, Terminix
Highly interactive session
"Stan is very engaging and his workshops are well-paced. His content is focused and easily digestible with timely case studies. He connects well with his audience which fosters a highly interactive session."
Senior Director Consumer Marketing, Touchstone Energy
Stan masterfully engages audiences
"Stan masterfully engages audiences with relevant and insightful content challenging our attendees to think beyond status quo. Understanding our customers is a must in today's marketing arena and Stan emphatically shares that inspiring message"
Senior Marketing Communications Strategist, Boston Scientific
Every time we do business together, Something amazing happens in the world!
When we complete a GOLDFISH TANK, we give 1001 days of clean water to school children
When we complete a GLOBAL engagement, we give 365 days of clean water access in Peru, 120 days of learning aids in Malaysia, and 50 days of business training for women in Malawi
