Jordan Ayan's technology focused presentations are in high demand because of his unique skill in helping audiences understand how to benefit from today's hottest technologies. Addressing issues such as innovation, technology and creativity, his interactive programs are idea for organizations seeking to increase employee productivity. All his sessions are highly tailored for each company based on in-depth pre-session interviews with participants.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to 15k)

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5 to 10k)

John A. Caslione is founder, President & CEO of GCS Business Capital, Inc. (GCS), a middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm with offices in Chicago (USA), Frankfurt (Germany), Milan, Padua (Italy) and Shanghai (China). GCS assists companies to globalize their businesses, with a special focus on linking US and European businesses with China.

TRAVELS FROM: Chicago

FEE CATEGORY: E ($20.5 to 25k)

Robert G. Dederick is Economic Consultant to The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, where he previously was Executive Vice President and Chief Economist. Mr. Dederick served in the first Reagan Administration as Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: A ($5k or less)

Robert Genetski is a popular speaker who entertains thousands of people at conferences and investor meetings around the world each year. He is one of the nation's premier interest rate forecasters and investment advisors, providing insights to economic, financial and investment matters through his own consulting firm.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Todd Hunt looks like a pleasant, buttoned-up corporate type. But when he opens his mouth, audiences reel with laughter. His stories and examples, delivered with the sly wit of a seasoned comedian, stick with you long after his program.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k - $10k)

Maribeth Kuzmeski is a national keynote speaker, marketing consultant, author and coach. Maribeth’s firm, Red Zone Marketing, LLC consults with many fortune 500 firms on strategic marketing planning and business growth.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

George Ludwig developed his 'Power Selling Process' and the 'Double Your Income Power Seminars' after 20 years of researching the most successful sales strategies in the world. He walked the tough walk of the salesman. He observed the best of the best of the best in action. He prospered. And he made a commitment to share his insights with others.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: A ($5k or less)

Bill Mellberg is a political humorist, presidential impersonator, speaker, entertainer, motivator and more. He is also a widely read aerospace writer and historian, as well as a former jetliner salesman.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: A ($5k or less)

Kevin O’Connor is the president of Kevin E. O’Connor & Associates, Ltd., a management consulting firm specializing in Leadership Development, Team Building and Creative Problem Solving for today’s executive… especially today’s emerging leader…technically trained professionals (Physicians, Engineers, Attorneys, Information technologists, etc.) who find themselves promoted to leadership positions.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

The best keynote speakers do a lot more than just present a meaningful and informative message. They act as a springboard to launch your imagination, expand your perception and open new doors to possibility. The Passing Zone does all that. And they do it in ways you have to see to believe. Juggling is the perfect metaphor to describe what people do in their workday and how they balance life's many demands. These guys know about teamwork, learning from mistakes, and reaching goals. Since 1988, The Passing Zone has been performing their exciting show all across America.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: D ($15.5 to 20k)

John Powers stands out as one of the best in the business. His entire career has been one of effectively communicating with audiences.John Powers does his homework. Before each presentation, he conducts extensive research into his clients' organization, its internal workings, needs and goals. He and his staff at the Powers of Motivation Institute work with the client to make that meeting the best one the client has ever had.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

Marci Rossell electrifies audiences nationwide, speaking on the nexus of economics, politics, culture and the media. Her animated style was honed when she served as the popular, lively Chief Economist for CNBC in the months immediately following September 11th. She takes complex economic issues, often dull in the button-down business press, and makes them relevant to people's lives, families and careers.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: D ($15.5 to 20k)

Terry Savage is a nationally known expert on personal finance and a regular television commentator on CNN, CNBC, PBS, and NBC on issues related to investing and financial markets. She is the nationally syndicated Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist, and author of three best-selling books.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to 15k)

Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, a native of Silver City, New Mexico, has the diverse experience of a geologist, pilot, astronaut, administrator, businessman, writer and U.S. Senator. He received his B.S. in Geology at Caltech, studied as a Fulbright Scholar at Oslo, and attended graduate school at Harvard. He received his Ph.D. in Geology in 1964 based on geological studies in Norway. As a civilian, Schmitt received Air Force jet pilot wings in 1965 and Navy helicopter wings in 1967.

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FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to 15k)

The Chicago Tribune recently proclaimed Greg Schwem king of the hill in the growing world of corporate comedy. Greg's stand-up act, inserted with material about computers, business meetings, cell phone addiction and other corporate topics, is a hit with companies throughout the U.S. Even at comedy clubs, the material resonated with audiences. Greg appropriately has named his act Comedy With a Byte.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5-10k)

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Dan Seidman uses the funniest, most embarrassing sales moments in the world to teach selling professionals how to take more money home and to reinforce the selling skills and training taught by sales managers and entrepreneurs for their teams. Dan’s keynotes focus on tapping the collective brainpower of both the best and worst salespeople around the world. Seidman also collects and writes about these sales tales for Monster.com and is the creator of the unique, entertaining and educational Sales Comic Book.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5-15k)

Maureen Wilke is a practice manangement coach and sought after industry speaker. She is an industry leader with a unique blend of executive management, sales, marketing and training. She has worked with thousands of advisors and wholesalers to increase their businesses, improve their process and be more profitable. She developed The CONNECTED Advisor: 8-Steps to Building Your Extraordinary Practice to help advisors run their business smarter, not harder. What makes her programs so effective is the action steps, tools and follow-up plan she provides.

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: B ($5.5k to $10k)

TRAVELS FROM: Illinois

FEE CATEGORY: C ($10.5 to 15k)