Sales Authority & Reinvention Strategist; Former CEO & On-Air Personality at Home Shopping Network; Author of "Specialty Modeling"
Carolyn Strauss Biography
Carolyn Strauss is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and sales authority whose career spans more than three decades of on-stage and on-camera performance. Strauss created the Carolyn Strauss Collection, later rebranded as CSC Studio, and served as CEO and on-camera spokesperson for the line, which was sold exclusively on Home Shopping Network. As a former CEO and on-air personality, Strauss spent 18 years on Home Shopping Network, selling over $160 million of her apparel line, including more than $1 million in a single day.
Prior to her television career, Strauss was a fashion show commentator, fashion and image expert, and plus-size model for more than 20 years with Ford Modeling Agency in New York City. Her time on Home Shopping Network became the foundation for her sales philosophy, where she developed the Dollars Per Minute formula, consistently selling over $500 per minute. As the creator of the Dollars Per Minute framework, Strauss teaches leaders and sales teams how to drive revenue, build trust, and convert attention into measurable performance.
Strauss holds certifications as a Certified Speaking Professional, Certified Reinvention Practitioner, Exactly What to Say Certified Guide, and Certified Working Genius Facilitator, supporting her work in organizational reinvention, sales training, and leadership development.
As an author, Strauss wrote the book "Specialty Modeling," which launched her career as a professional speaker and fashion commentator. She also co-authored "A Healthier You" with Deepak Chopra and Billy Blanks. Strauss has appeared on PBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, Food Network, and Lifetime Television Network, is an active member of Screen Actors Guild, and is the author of five books. She co-hosts "Another Day Above Ground," a People's Choice-nominated podcast.
With more than 30 years on stage, over 500 events worldwide, and $160 million sold live on television, Strauss brings sales mastery, reinvention strategy, and leadership insight to her work. She has conducted sales training for retail industry leaders, including Macy's, Nordstrom, and JC Penney, and has spoken in more than 14 countries. Strauss was selected from more than 3,000 speakers to present at the National Speakers Association Annual Convention in New York City. Her audiences include Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and association leaders.
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Carolyn Strauss Speaking Topics
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Reinventing Sales
How organizations stay competitive when what used to work no longer does
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Reinventing Leadership
Leading teams effectively in a rapidly changing environment
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Carolyn Strauss is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Coaching, Celebrity, Communication, Disruptive Thinking, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Host & Emcee, Models, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Television & Film, Thought Leadership, Women in Business -
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Carolyn Strauss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Reinventing Sales, Reinventing Leadership, Reinventing Communication and How to Make You and Your Company Irresistible. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carolyn Strauss for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Carolyn Strauss 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 Jamilah Lemieux, Amanda Russell, Tiffany Michelle, Judy Carter and Juliet Funt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carolyn Strauss for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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