Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Network TV Host & Bestselling Business Author
Ross Shafer Biography
Ross Shafer is an Emmy Award-winning entertainer and business expert who’s rescued 23 companies from bankruptcy. His 10 best-selling books include "Nobody Moved Your Cheese," "Customer Empathy," "No More Customer Friction," and "RATTLED."
Shafer has worked with 3,000+ clients, including Apple, Microsoft, Hilton, Toyota, and FedEx. His WOW vs. POW method has revolutionized how companies retain customers and improve satisfaction scores—by eliminating pain points rather than relying on flashy extras.
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Ross Shafer Speaking Topics
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HOW TO SELL YOUR BRAND IDENTITY & CUSTOMIZE YOUR SALES STORY
A funny and unforgettable keynote by six-time Emmy-winning comedian, TV host, and business author, Ross Shafer.
Takeaways:
- Authentic, Emotional Storytelling – Ross will teach your teams why telling an interesting story proves you care about your customers. Great stories explain why your company matters more than a competitor with similar products or services.
- How to Weave Your Personal Story into your Brand Story – Many people in your audience strive for World-Class success. Ross uses his own life story as a blueprint for how they can achieve it, too. Want a hint? You will learn how Ross coached (and launched) Bill Nye, the Science Guy.
- Create Compelling Stories Your Customers Repeat to Their Friends – We live in a recommendation economy (Yelp, Trust Pilot, Trip Advisor, Amazon Reviews, Anji, et al). Your customers use such forums to either brag about you
• or undermine your brand credibility. Ross will show you how to create positive, memorable stories your customers cannot wait to share.
- You will Never Run Out of Stories – Ross can teach you a reliable and ethical way to harvest fresh ideas from outside your industry. When you know Ross's secret, you will be able to create an endless supply of interesting tales that will help grow your organization.
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HOW TO SUSTAIN A RELEVANT CULTURE
A fun and engaging keynote for Future-Proofing your organization.
Takeaways:
- Relevance Is a Moving Target – A truly relevant culture must be constantly curated. Your organization needs to be nimble enough to adapt on demand. Ross will inspire your teams to replace complacency with out-of-the-silo thinking. Ross will share his tactics for breakthrough solutions.
- Customer Expectations Have Evolved – In his book, No More Customer Friction, Ross Shafer reveals research, which shows why his WOW vs POW customer experience coaching escalates satisfaction scores. Cracking the code evolved by preventing customer gut punches, fixing reckless disappointments, and eliminating inexcusable blunders..
- The Relationship Secret that Builds Instant Rapport – Ross shares a TV talk show technique that generates instant trust and loyalty. No fluff here. Just consistent results.
- The Final Moment of the Transaction Determines Loyalty – Loyalty hinges on the emotional story you tell in the last few moments of every transaction. Beware: the wrong post-sale survey can undo an otherwise perfect engagement. Ross will reveal how to craft closing interactions that can cement customers for life.
Ross Shafer Videos
Ross Shafer Honors Bill Nye at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
Six-time Emmy Award–winning TV host, comedian, and keynote speaker Ross Shafer honors his longtime friend Bill Nye the Science Guy at Nye’s...
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What topics does Ross Shafer speak about?
Ross Shafer is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Business, Business Authors, Business Growth, Celebrity, Change Management, College, Comedian, Customer Experience, Health & Wellness, Host & Emcee, Innovation, Inspirational, Leadership, Marketing, Motivational, Personal Growth, Sales, Work-Life Balance -
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Ross Shafer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as HOW TO SELL YOUR BRAND IDENTITY & CUSTOMIZE YOUR SALES STORY, HOW TO SUSTAIN A RELEVANT CULTURE, WOW-ING CUSTOMERS DOESN’T GUARANTEE LOYALTY, VIRTUAL KEYNOTE OPTIONS, CLEAN, CORPORATE COMEDY SHOW and ROSS IS YOUR ULTIMATE EMCEE. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ross Shafer for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ross Shafer generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Boles, Jon Petz, Daymond John, Libby Gill and Mark Schulman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ross Shafer for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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