Corporate Comedian, Motivational Humorist, Emcee, Syndicated Columnist & Author
Greg Schwem Biography
HuffPost calls Greg Schwem “Your boss’s favorite comedian” and after watching a hilarious performance from Schwem, you will see why. In the midst of a career as an award-winning television news reporter, Schwem decided he enjoyed making people laugh more than depressing them on a nightly basis. Leaving journalism for comedy, Schwem quickly became a favorite on the corporate speaking circuit, performing humorous and inspirational keynote speeches for business heavyweights such as Microsoft, IBM, Southwest Airlines, McDonald’s and even The CIA.
Schwem has appeared on Comedy Central, VH-1 and, in the middle of the pandemic, performed his own Drybar Comedy special, You Can’t Quarantine Laughter. He has shared the concert stage with the likes of Celine Dion, Keith Urban, Styx and Julio Iglesias. In 2024, he underwent successful colon cancer surgery and chronicled his journey into a third Amazon bestseller, "Turning Gut Punches into Punchlines: A Comedian’s Journey Through Cancer, Divorce and Other Hilarious Stuff". Schwem also writes the nationally syndicated Humor Hotel column for the Chicago Tribune syndicate.
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Greg Schwem Speaking Topics
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Humor is Serious Business But We Should Still be Laughing
Discover Greg’s highly sought-after customized program “Humor is Serious Business,” ideal for a keynote or breakout session. With workplaces focusing on wellness and retention, humor’s role and what defines “funny” are hot topics.
Significantly while one generation may find jokes hilarious, another might label them “offensive” or “inappropriate.” In a witty yet compelling presentation, Greg challenges his audience to see that limiting humor stifles creativity and teamwork. Even if your company claims not to be humorous, Greg argues otherwise.
With real-world examples, Greg illustrates how humor can boost sales and counter negative publicity. Unlike self-proclaimed “humor experts” who offer no solutions. As a matter of fact, Greg guides you through navigating this fine line while keeping you entertained throughout.
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Work, Laugh, Repeat
Perfect for any group that needs a humorous break from the serious side of business. In spite of its therapeutic qualities, laughter is often absent from the business environment. In Work, Laugh, Repeat, Greg shows it is possible to laugh at work and about work. Loaded with customized material – check out this Pinterest observation – that Greg develops with the help of his clients. His preparation includes company web site research, phone conferences and maybe even a personal visit!
Greg Schwem Videos
Greg Schwem launches standup comedy colon cancer benefit
Chicago stand up comedian and colon cancer survivor Greg Schwem recruited fellow survivors Jayson Cross and WGN TV's Mike Lowe for a night of laughs,...
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What topics does Greg Schwem speak about?
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Greg Schwem is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Humor is Serious Business But We Should Still be Laughing, Work, Laugh, Repeat, Turning Gut Punches into Punch Lines and Rock, Roll and Laugh your Way to the Top. The estimated speaking fee range to book Greg Schwem for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Greg Schwem generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy McWhirter, Joel Zeff, Ross Shafer, Adam Christing and Jon Petz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Greg Schwem for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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