Biography of Scott Friedman

 He currently serves as the NSA Immediate Past National President. (2004-2005) After graduating from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, in 1982 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Psychology, Scott worked as Marketing Director for Duff's Smorgasbord, a national food chain. After developing many successful promotional programs to increase sales he moved onto other sales and marketing opportunities. For the next two-and-half years Scott became one of the top salespeople for AB Hirschfeld Press, the largest printing company west of the Mississippi. He then entered public speaking as Marketing Director of SpeechMasters, a company that trains lawyers, public speakers and executives in effective presentation skills. Scott doubled their business by carving out new market niches while, at the same time, receiving acclaimed speech training. Scott became a full-time professional speaker in 1986, and has been sharing practical ideas and 'how to' techniques on sales motivation, humor, and creating results.

Scott has discovered a way to instantly connect with almost any audience, regardless of age, creed, or gender. "Humor creates an immediate bond," says Scott.

An internationally recognized professional, Scott speaks over 80 times each year to companies, associations, and youth. His book, "Using Humor for a Change" is chock-full of great ideas to lighten-up the workload. Scott's unique ability to compose humorous poetry on the spot adds a dimension to his presentation that your group will long remember. His improvisational comedy training, quick wit, and thought-provoking material make Scott a master at holding the attention of his audience. Scott customizes all programs to meet the specific needs of each group. He is perfect for kick-offs, closings, lunches and midnight snacks.