Carl Potter

Workplace Safety Expert & Author; Founder of Potter and Associates International; Certified Safety Professional; Author of "Who Is Responsible for Safety?"

Tulsa, OK, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info
Author, Bestselling Authors, Business Leadership, Corporate Culture, Ethics & Integrity, Finance, Human Resources, Leadership, Non-Fiction Authors, Veterans
Read More +
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Carl Potter Biography

Carl Potter is a workplace safety expert, speaker, and author whose career focuses on helping organizations create environments where it is difficult to get hurt. Potter began his career in the electric utility industry, spending 17 years in various field and leadership roles. He later founded Potter and Associates International, providing expertise in personal responsibility and safety to companies in the United States, Canada, and countries including those in Africa, Cuba, and Haiti.

Potter is a Certified Safety Professional and a Certified Management Consultant. His philosophy emphasizes that safety is a mindset, not just a program. He advocates for personal responsibility in safety and encourages employees to take action when observing unsafe conditions, promoting effective safety management systems. Potter has addressed thousands of frontline workers, leaders, and executives, guiding them in understanding their roles in creating safer work environments.

Potter is the author of 12 books, including the best-selling "Who Is Responsible for Safety?", and has published numerous articles on workplace safety. His weekly blog reaches a wide audience of safety professionals. After publishing "Who Is Responsible for Safety?", Potter dedicated his efforts to speaking at conferences worldwide as a keynote speaker and workshop leader, focusing on workplace safety, safety leadership, and risk management. He is also the founder of The Safety Institute, a resource for organizations seeking to prevent workplace injuries and a community for safety professionals.

As a pilot with experience flying various airplanes, Potter brings additional perspectives to workplace safety. He serves as an Aircraft Commander and District Flight Safety Officer in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, a division of US Homeland Security. Potter also volunteers with organizations such as Angel Flight of Oklahoma and Mission Aviation Fellowship, using aviation to support humanitarian missions. His combination of industry expertise, consulting experience, and commitment to zero-injury workplaces positions Potter as a leading voice in workplace safety, safety consulting, and occupational health.

Read more +

BOOK Carl Potter

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/17/2026.

Carl Potter Speaking Topics

  • Keep Safety Simple

    When every person in the workplace who observes an unsafe condition or behavior that introduces a risk of injury, takes action to reduce the risk, that is the most effective and efficient safety management system. When creating a zero-injury workplace is the goal of every person, the organization will find the complex safety management system becoming more effective as well. The goal of the organization should be a network of committed individuals who want to create a workplace where it is difficult to get hurt. This means that every individual must be willing and able to learn, understand, and take action to mitigate. This is what it means to Keep Safety Simple.

  • Who Is Responsible for Safety?

    Executives? Supervisors? Safety department staff? Or you? Why is it important to know the answer to that question? After all, everybody, at every level, talks about working safely. In this 90 minute presentation the audience learns how to take personal responsibility and why it is important to them. Carl’s unique presentation impacts audiences because he knows of what he speaks! He has over 17 years of field experience and is an experienced supervisor and business manager. His presentation is credible to audiences at all levels.

    Who Is Responsible for Safety? is an effective presentation for all members of the organization. Your organization needs this message!

Read More +

Carl Potter Videos

Keep Safety Simple with Carl Potter

Keep Safety Simple with Carl Potter

Carl Potter speaking at NASA Safety Meeting

Carl Potter speaking at NASA Safety Meeting

See All Videos »

  • How do I book Carl Potter to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carl Potter for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carl Potter, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carl Potter or any other speaker of your choice.

  • What are the speaker fees for Carl Potter

    Speaking fees for Carl Potter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carl Potter are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carl Potter, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Carl Potter speak about?

    Carl Potter is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Bestselling Authors, Business Leadership, Corporate Culture, Ethics & Integrity, Finance, Human Resources, Leadership, Non-Fiction Authors, Veterans

  • Where does Carl Potter travel from?

    Carl Potter generally travels from Tulsa, OK, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

  • Who is Carl Potter’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Carl Potter for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carl Potter for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carl Potter or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Carl Potter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Keep Safety Simple, Who Is Responsible for Safety?, Hazard Recognition Workshop and Safety Past, Present, and Future. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carl Potter for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Carl Potter generally travels from Tulsa, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David Sarkus, Eldeen Pozniak, Candace Carnahan, Dr. Krista Geller and Mike Abrashoff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carl Potter for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Carl Potter

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Need Quick Answers?

We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.

1.800.698.2536

Our celebrity booking agents can:

  • Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events

  • Provide you with the speaking fee to book Carl Potter or other celebrity appearance fees

  • Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities

  • Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

1.800.698.2536
Contact Us

TOP