Meeting Planner for Texas Credit Union League and Affiliates, Dallas, TX

"Thank You for Making My Job So Easy!"

You got our Chapter Leaders Conference off to a great start last week. The fun and interaction so early in the morning was exactly what we needed. Thank you for making my job so easy.

Sharon Kinard
Texas Credit Union League and Affiliates
Dallas, Texas

Meeting Planner for Citizens Telecom, Dallas, TX

"Literally Everyone Expressed Enthusiasm!"

It is difficult to appeal to every person in our diverse group. However, literally everyone, team members and guests, have expressed their enthusiasm concerning your presentation.

Mike Typer
Citizens Telecom
Dallas, TX

Meeting Planner for Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio, TX

"Certainly Worth a Second Helping"

One, Two, Three, POWERCLAP!! Even though we'd heard your presentation before, it was certainly worth a second helping.

Pam Scales
Texas Department of Transportation
San Antonio, Texas

Meeting Planner for Texas Travel Counselors, San Antonio, TX

 "Very Informative, Humorous, and Deeply Appreciated"

Your presentation was very informative, humorous and deeply appreciated. Through your presentation, we all became more knowledgeable and it's gonna be right!

Milton D. Meharg
Texas Travel Counselors Conference
San Antonio, Texas

Meeting Planner for Texas Travel Summit, Dallas, TX

"To Learn and Laugh at the Same Time Is A Wonderful Combination!"

Thought provoking and insightful presentation at the Texas Travel Summit. To be able to learn and laugh at the same time is a wonderful combination. You could tell by the comments following your remarks, the laughter and the future bookings that you were a real hit!

Camille Keith
Texas Travel Summit
Dallas, TX

Meeting Planner for Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages, Dallas, TX

"Uncanny Ability to Mix Humor, Music, and Motivation!"

Tony was the absolute best we have ever had.  His uncanny ability to mix humor, music and motivation had our sales people "rockin".  That's exactly what we look for in a speaker.

Kirby J. Jurley
Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages
Dallas, Texas

Meeting Planner for The Society of Certified Retirement Plan Specialists, Athens, GA

"Excellent Way to End Our Conference"

I want to thank you for your excellent presentation at our annual conference in Nashville. It was an excellent way to end our conference and send everyone home on a high note.

Julia J. Vidani
The Society of Certified Retirement Plan Specialists
Athens, GA

Meeting Planner for New Mexico Department of Tourism, Santa Fe, NM

"A Resounding Success"

You were inspired - and you inspired us! And it was Right! 

You set the mood, lifted the spirit and got us off on the "right" foot. The conference was a resounding success.

Susan E. Musgrove
New Mexico Department of Tourism
Santa Fe, NM

Meeting Planner for Texas Housing Association, Austin, TX

"Everyone Left Happy, Hopeful, and Better Able to Cope."

What a great finale to our conference!  Your program was a perfect way to remind everyone to laugh, love and lighten up. Everyone left happy, hopeful and a little better able to cope.

Linda Bryant
Executive Director, Texas Housing Association
Austin, Texas

Meeting Planner for Texas Travel Industry Association, Austin, TX

"Your Ratings Went Through the Top!"

Your ratings on our evaluation sheet went through the top. Thanks for getting the Texas Travel Summit off to a great start. I hope I can be in your audience again, soon.

Vic Mathias
Texas Travel Industry Association
Austin, TX

Meeting Planner for Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., Austin, TX

"Upbeat, Positive and Fun!"

You achieved exactly what we wanted: an upbeat, positive and fun presentation. I saw people snapping their fingers all day and our Wednesday morning presenter used your power clap to keep people awake during the business session.

Janet Blomquist

Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc.

Austin, Texas

Meeting Planner for Tennessee Gas Pipeline, Houston, TX

"Delighted In Your Rapport With the Attendees!" 

... excellent talk ... delighted in your rapport with the attendees. 

Many in attendance were so affected by the statements you made, that they are quoting some of your remarks to others that could not attend ... "It's gonna be Right!"

Theresa Miller
Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Houston, Texas

Meeting Planner for Weatherford International, Houston, TX

"A Fun, Happy, Motivated Time!" 

... a fun, happy, motivated time, yet it gave such good tips for dealing with stress. 

All week long, employees have been snapping their fingers and saying, 'It's gonna be right!' and immediately smiles are on their face and everyone around.

Elizabeth Idom
Weatherford International
Houston, Texas

Meeting Planner for Rural Rental Housing Assoc. of Texas, Temple, TX

"What a Fantastic Presentation!"

What a FUN afternoon . . . and what a fantastic presentation! 

Your unique style of combining the 'power clap', humorous songs with a message, enthusiasm, positive comments and techniques, made for a wonderful presentation enjoyed by all.

Neal Sox
Rural Rental Housing Assoc. of Texas
Temple, TX 

Meeting Planner for Drury Inns, Inc., St. Ann, MO

"Your Presentation Was the 'Icing On the Cake'!"   

Thank you for sending our team members off in a totally uplifted mood.  

Your presentation was the 'icing on the cake' and a wonderful way to end our team's time together. 

Chuck Drury, President
Drury Inns, Inc.
St. Ann, Missouri

Toastmasters International Convention, Miami, FL

"Best I've Heard World-Wide!" 

 

Tony Brigmon ...

 

I have just finished listening to my tape of your "Are We Having Fun Yet' (2000 Toastmasters International presentation) for the fourth time, and have got to say you are the best I've ever heard world-wide! 

 

Just everything you say and do is just brilliant...

 

If you are ever down Sydney way...and why wouldn't you be with your dollar buying two of ours...I would love to accommodate and chauffeur around you, your wife and any/all of your six children.

 

Bob Hince, Speaker/Trainer

Bringing Learning & Laughing Together
www.users.bigpond.com/bobhince/

Meeting Planner for United Space Alliance National Management Association Houston Chapter, Houston, TX

"Always Well Beyond What We Ask. Tony Is Number 1 In My Book!"

What We Wanted:
Tony has spoken to us before. We had the best response on enjoyment of the meeting that we have ever had. Bringing Tony back was based upon the fact that a lot of tragedy has occurred in recent past (floods, 9/11, etc.). We felt the people needed a good laugh that taught us a little about incorporating fun into our work. Tony was the obvious choice to accomplish this.

What We Got:
As I "expected", Tony exceeded our expectations. His ability to get the audience involved, have a good time, get his message clearly across to everyone, and satisfy our needs is always well beyond what we ask. And I know he can do it, which is why I asked to have him back! He is absolutely fantastic! And a pretty darn good singer, too! 

I only wish more organizations would have him in to show that humor is essential in the well-being of the organization; it is a win-win situation. Tony is number 1 in my book.

Janet Morris
Meeting Planner
United Space Alliance National Management Association
Houston Chapter, Houston, TX
jmorris@ems.jsc.nasa.gov

Meeting Planner for Ford Motor Company, Austin, TX

"Got Exactly What I Wanted!"

What We Wanted:
I wanted a speaker who could make the audience laugh & think. It was a group made up mostly of men who had worked all day, then sat in the meeting until 10:30pm.

What We Got:
I got exactly what I wanted. Tony captured the group's attention and held it throughout the evening.

Scott Remson
Meeting Planner
Ford Motor Company, Austin, TX
SREMSON@FORD.COM

Meeting Planner for DCCCD - Dallas County Community College District, Dallas , TX

"Had Everyone Interacting And Excited!"

What We Wanted:
For the nearly 100 people in our central district office where we are committed to service excellence, we wanted to build our morale and team spirit. Since we work on seven different floors in the same building, we do not get an opportunity to interact as much as we want. This was to be one of those opportunities for a quality experience.

What We Got:
Tony did an outstanding job with his FUN approach. His humor and use of music kept us all involved the whole time. We had everyone interacting and excited. He received rave reviews from our staff. Some of our folks had heard him previously, so we were sure this would be a great session, and it was.

Dr. Bill Wenrich, President,
DCCCD - Dallas County Community College District
Dallas , TX
jww1110@dcccd.edu

Meeting Planner for Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, Midland, TX

"Tony Brings A Lot Of Humor While Also Reinforcing Whatever Is On The Agenda. He's GREAT!"

What We Wanted:
I've been fortunate enough to have heard Tony on 3 occasions before we had him as our keynote speaker. We were looking for a presenter that would promote team spirit and cooperation among 3 entities. I knew right away that Tony would be the perfect speaker to set the mood for our conference.

What We Got:
Tony was FANTASTIC, and we've heard nothing but positive remarks and have been asked to bring him back. You can be sure we will at the next opportunity. After listening to Tony, our audience was very relaxed and open to the message we needed to share. Tony brings a lot of humor while also reinforcing whatever is on the agenda. He's GREAT!

Barbara Brown
Meeting Planner
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, Midland, TX
barbara.brown@state.tx.us

Meeting Planner for Covenant Health System, Lubbock, TX

"Tony Taught Us Very Serious Lessons In A Very Pleasant G-Rated Manner. We Loved Him!"

What We Wanted:
We wanted Tony to speak to a group of 45 Financial, Nursing, Materials Management, Information Systems and Patient Accounting professionals. We wanted Tony to help us develop this group to be better leaders. At the same time, we wanted Tony to motivate and entertain the group.

What We Got:
Tony met every expectation we had for him!!!!

Tony gave us very specific practical hints on leadership. He gave us suggestions on how to be better leaders and better people. Words cannot express how deeply Tony touched us with his inspiration, enthusiasm and motivation. In summary, Tony taught us very serious lessons in a very pleasant G-Rated manner. We loved him!!!!!!!!

Teresa McBee
Meeting Planner
Covenant Health System, Lubbock, TX
tmcbee@covhs.org

Meeting Planner for Duke Energy Leadership Development Network, Houston, TX

"Invigorating, Entertaining & Genuinely Fun!"

What We Wanted:
Wanted someone who could interject some fun & help us celebrate a very successful LDN year. Also wanted his message to have some relevant & practical take-aways.

What We Got:
Tony's presentation was by all accounts a resounding success!! It was invigorating, entertaining & genuinely fun. It also held important practical messages which we were able to take away and apply both personally & professionally.

Jim Haynes
Meeting Planner
Duke Energy Leadership Development Network
Houston, TX
jdhaynes@duke-energy.com

Meeting Planner for Compaq, Houston, TX

"The Timing Was Perfect For This topic And The Message Was Delivered In A Superb Manner!"

What We Wanted:
Compaq employees are going through stressful times with the uncertainties associated with the HP merger. We were looking for a program that would help them with their stress levels as well as something that would help them step out of their daily routine and give them a better perspective on things. We were looking for something focused around humor but with practical tips that each attendee could walk away with and apply to their daily lives.

What We Got:
Tony was absolutely fabulous! People are still talking about the seminar. The timing was perfect for this topic and the message was delivered in a superb manner. This has been the most successful seminar we've had yet. Tony did an incredible job of keeping everyone involved, excited and motivated to put his tips into practice.

I highly recommend Tony for any organization and we intend to bring him back soon! He's a 10!!

Sheila Morgan
Meeting Planner
Compaq - Hewlett-Packard

Meeting Planner for Tarrant County Child Care Management Services, Fort Worth, TX

"Left Feeling Relaxed, De-stressed, And Motivated To Continue Our Jobs!"

What We Wanted:
We were having a banquet to honor our child care facilities who go above and beyond in providing quality child care. This banquet was for 400 participants.

What we wanted was someone who would capture the attention of the audience after a long day of work and help relieve some of their stress. (and add a little FUN to our evening)

We chose Tony because we had worked with him previously at a large conference in 1998. The audience loved him and we did too.

What We Got:
We all left feeling relaxed, de-stressed, and motivated to continue our jobs!! Tony was awesome and the best part is our child care facilities are calling and wanting to know where we found such a great speaker!!!

Patricia Walker
Meeting Planner
Tarrant County Child Care Management Services, Fort Worth, TX
Patricia.Walker@twc.state.tx.us

Meeting Planner for Houston Food Bank, Houston, TX

"All Participants Want To See Him Back Next Year!"

What We Wanted:
We chose Tony Brigmon because a couple of staff members saw him "do his thing" before and KNEW he could relate to the diverse group we expected at our conference.

What We Got:
The next morning all the staff talked about was TONY! The evaluations from the conference gave Tony OUTSTANDING marks and all participants want to see him back next year. Tony related to everyone on some level and really "hit the nail on the head!" It was said this year's conference was the BEST one ever! THANKS!

April Conner
Meeting Planner
Houston Food Bank, Houston, TX
Email: aconner@secondharvest.org

Meeting Planner for Texas Association of Counties, Austin, TX

"County Officials From All Across Texas Were Standing and Cheering!"

What We Wanted:
A great opening that would enable a great conference.

What We Got:
Tony Brigmon opened the annual Texas Association of Counties annual County Management Institute and our conference will never be the same.

By the end of his presentation our county officials from all across Texas were standing and cheering. The quick start did much more than just open the meetings, it set the pace. At the close of our meetings the next day our participants were still buzzing.

We want him back!

Bill Bailey, President
Texas Association of Counties, Austin, TX
bbailey@msn.com

Meeting Planner for Garco Building Systems, Spokane, WA

"Expected An Excellent Program From Tony And We Definitely Got It!"

What We Wanted:
We are always looking for a speaker with a message that is relevant to our group of design and construction professionals. Tony was a clear choice because he delivered with humor and in a manner that was memorable.

What We Got:
Our expectations were met. Normally I might say that our expectations were exceeded, but I expected an excellent program from Tony and we definitely got it.

Personal Note to Tony: Any meeting planner requesting a referral may call me:

Joseph N. Loomis, Vice President
Garco Building Systems, Spokane, Washington
509-244-5611
Email: joel@garcobuildings.com

Texas Association of Volunteer Services

"Everyone Had A Laugh ... Very Uplifting Experience!

What We Wanted:
A conference closing that was uplifting.

What We Got:
Every face had a smile, everyone had a laugh...very uplifting experience!

Randy Elms, Director
Texas Association of Volunteer Services
randye@bhcs.com

Meeting Planner for Texas Mini Storage, Corpus Christi, TX

"He Incorporated The Information About Our Industry To Give A Customized Presentation!"

What We Wanted:
Tony spoke as the keynote speaker on the last day of our annual convention. I selected Tony Brigmon based on the glowing praise heaped on him by meeting planners across the country. (These were real planners, with name and company specified, not just generic "Sue from Texas.")

I wanted a speaker that could relate to the group, even if he knew nothing about our industry (Texas self-storage facility ownership and management). After previewing Tony's materials, I was intrigued, and decided to commit to him as a keynote, but I worried that our attendees were too rigid or old fashioned to relate to a music-and-fun based presentation, especially when I heard there might be physical activity required.

What We Got:
Our attendees were delighted, and I was amazed at how well Tony worked with our group. He incorporated the information about our industry to give a customized presentation, and our audience was immediately put at ease by his laid-back, humorous presentation. 

We had some major A/V problems right before the presentation, and we had to punt with some improvised set-up, and shorten the length of the keynote. Tony was amazingly adaptive (and unfazed) and delivered the material with grace. He made everything seem effortless to the audience (and to the meeting planner!).

I left the head table to join the audience, and was immediately glad I did! I was swept up in Tony's soothing and energizing presentation, and completely forgot my worries about the remaining convention ahead of me. 

It struck me that this was a successful performance before I even talked with (or looked at) the other attendees. If I could be transported during these moments of stress and worry, I knew my attendees were enrapt as well!

Ginny Sutton
Texas Mini Storage Meeting Planner
gsutton@txministorage.org

Meeting Planner for Texas Department of Transportation, Dallas, TX

"Used Tony Many Times And He Always Exceeds My Expectations!"

What We Wanted:
Our attendees are owners of manufacturing plants and road construction companies, as well as Texas Dept. of Transportation people. It is my job to find a keynote speaker that will motivate our guests, keep their attention and keep them laughing.

What We Got:
I found exactly what I wanted in Tony Brigmon. I have used Tony many times and he always exceeds my expectations. Our attendees loved him and were still talking about him at the end of the convention. He made a very positive impact on our convention.

Personal Note to Tony: When I work with you, I don't have to worry about a thing.

Dana Bastas
Meeting and Special Events Consultant
Dallas, TX
dbastas@airmail.net

Meeting Planner for Texas Workforce Commission Day Care Providers, Ft. Worth, TX

"Laughed Like They Hadn't Laughed In A Long Time!"

What We Wanted:
We work with day care providers and what we wanted was a night of fun, no worries, just to have a good ol' laugh.

What We Got:
We got just what we asked for. Our providers truly enjoyed themselves and laughed like they hadn't laughed in a long time. The evening was extremely enjoyable and the providers requested we bring him back.

Bridgette Madrid
Meeting Planner
bridgette.madrid@twc.state.tx.us

Meeting Planner for Insurance Professionals "I-Day" (Insurance Day), Jefferson City, MO

"Audience Interaction Had Everyone On Their Feet, Laughing, And Having A Good Time!"

What We Wanted:
We are a group of Insurance Professionals that meet once a year for "I-Day" (Insurance Day). We wanted to close our day with a motivational, fun, enthusiastic speaker that would leave us all feeling good about ourselves. I had heard Tony speak at the Toastmaster International Convention in Miami, and felt he was the man for the job.

What We Got:
Tony was great! He fulfilled our expectations and more! His audience interaction had everyone on their feet, laughing, and having a good time. At the end of the day, everyone completes an evaluation of the program. Tony was rated the highest on every evaluation form. 

Because of his presentation, other organizations in Central Missouri have inquired about contacting him.
 
Direct Comments to Tony: We thought you were GREAT!!! You took a boring, professional seminar and made it VERY enjoyable!  Tony, you're the BEST! You're THE MAN!

Cindy Larm, CPCU
Meeting Planner
cindy.larm.bdd8@statefarm.com

Meeting Planner for University of California, Irvine

"For the First Time, I Wasn't Disappointed In A 'Motivational' Speaker We've Had!"

What We Wanted:
Our department was looking for a speaker to address the unit on Influence Management, using humor! I had heard Tony at the CASE conference in San Diego and thought his style of mixing humor with real world experiences was perfect to meet our needs.

What We Got:
Tony brought everything we needed to the table and then some. He is a bright, energetic, g-rated humorist that added life back to our unit. Here's some of the other feedback I received from our staff:

"I just wanted to thank you for inviting Tony Brigmon in to talk to the Advancement team (and Tom for supporting this effort). Tony was engaging, funny, upbeat and inspiring -- quite a winning combination. Moreover, I really liked his message(s) and hope that I can practice at least some of what he preaches."

"A number of people have commented to me on just how much they enjoyed hearing Tony speak. Thanks again for the timely Tony tonic!"

"Tony Brigmon was just great. His upbeat attitude, the simplicity and repetitiveness of his points, the music (of course, if I had known I would have brought my instruments), and his pleasant demeanor made this a terrific day for everyone. I thought it was just wonderful."

"Training is sometimes about skill based things, and more often, should be about these simple attitude and relationship things. Wonderful choice. I am so glad you found him for us." - Vice Chancellor Moebus

"I just wanted to let you know how much we all enjoyed having Tony speak to us. I was telling Debbie that, for the first time, I wasn't disappointed in a 'motivational' speaker we've had. I mean we have had some excellent guest speakers in the past, but no one has seemed to be able to truly connect with all of the staff like Tony did. He really gave me allot to think about. I could go on and on, but I just wanted to say thanks."

Debbie Finster
University Advancement
University of California, Irvine
djfinste@uci.edu

Meeting Planner for Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

"Our Expectations Were High ... And Were Greatly Exceeded!"

What We Wanted:
Our group is comprised of human resource/recruiting professionals who hire or recruit within Florida, and Career Center professionals from major universities, small private colleges, community colleges, and technical centers within Florida.

We were looking for a closing speaker who would be motivational, enjoyable, humorous -- someone to close our event on a positive, upbeat note! We chose Tony based on a referral from Toastmasters International and through listening to his audio tape!

What We Got:

Our expectations were high...and were greatly exceeded! The attendees immediately warmed to Tony, found him engaging and sincere. More over, you could see the delight on faces across the room. I would highly recommend this program to others.
We just finished reviewing our conference evaluations and Tony was a hit, to say the least. Our membership wants him back!

Tracie Barnard
Meeting Planner
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
tbarnard@admin.fsu.edu

Meeting Planner for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Dallas TX

"Surpassed All Of Our Expectations!"

What We Wanted:
We were looking for a speaker with high energy and a sense of humor who could make a group of people feel special and recognized for efforts they put forth on behalf of the United Way.

What We Got:
Tony surpassed all of our expectations! We will definitely request Tony again and again for his professionalism and humor!

Wendy Dorsey
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
Dallas TX
wdorsey@unitedwaydallas.org

Meeting Planner for University of California Davis

"They Keep Asking 'When Are We Going To Get Him Back?"

What We Wanted:
Was not sure Tony's message would speak to a group as large and diverse as ours. We have every occupation from Architects to laborers and custodians.

What We Got:
Tony did a great job. It has been two weeks since his talk and folks are still talking about what a great time they had and how meaningful Tony's talk was. They keep asking "when are we going to get him back?" and "can you make up cards with the clever tony-isms?" Tony made our entire program great and people were ready and willing to listen after Tony got them into F.U.N.

Sal Genito
Facilities Management, University of California Davis
Davis CA
smgenito@ucdavis.edu

Meeting Planner for Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C., Dallas, TX

"Made My Day And Certainly Made Me Look Good!"

What We Wanted:
We were looking for someone to speak to our support staff that is "uplifting" and can pass that trait on to his participants in addition to energizing those that participated.

What We Got:
Tony was incredible. We have never had a response from our staff regarding any previous speaker we have had in the 4 years I have been with Munsch Hardt. Melissa and I had many compliments and "thanks" from everyone that attended. He was even successful in getting them to participate, lots of high-fives and hugging going on. He was able to do all of this in a short time frame. What a great meeting...it made my day and it certainly "made me look good".

Oma J. Conn
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.
Dallas, TX - oconn@munsch.com

Meeting Planner for Dell Computer, Roundrock, TX

"Never Been To See a Speaker That I Could Honestly Say I Listened To EVERY Word They Said!"

What We Wanted:
Our group of 40 employees consists of Payroll Operations (process payroll checks), Payroll Customer Service (take care of employees concerns) and Payroll Audit and Benefits Accounting (accounting functions).
 

This was our Quarterly Team Meeting for the Dell Payroll Dept. Our Theme for this meeting was: Teamwork How To Make It Work . We were looking for a unique way to give our team a *pep talk* that would emphasize maintaining a positive environment while managing change. It was a nice surprise to see how well Tony"s presentation tied in with our Departmental Power Point presentation.

What We Got:
I don't know if I could put it into words how wonderful Tony was. I have never been to see a speaker that I could honestly say I listened to EVERY word they said. 

I would highly recommend Tony to any business. I don't know of anyone that would not benefit from his program. I only wished that we could of had more time with him.

Michelle Dozier
Dell Computer Payroll Department
Roundrock, TX
Michelle_Dozier@dell.com

Meeting Planner for TriNet Group, San Leadro, CA

"Underlying Messaging Of Sound Principles Put Him In a Class Above Other Presenters On The Professional Speaking Circuit!"

What We Wanted:
Our Challenge: Rollout of new Customer Service program. Over the last five years our company embarked on various efforts to add meaning and impact behind our corporate commitment to customer service. A totally new and much more substantial program with "teeth" for ongoing performance management and compensation impact was the purpose behind our Feb 2001 meeting. 

Following the program overview (and a funny but memorable in house video production), Tony Brigmon came on as the keynote speaker to close the all hands meeting attended by 250 people in person and another 100 by web cast.

What We Got:
Tony's delivery was both captivating and on target in reinforcing key themes of our Customer Service program launch. His humor, timing and delivery put him on par with the very best of entertainers, but it is the underlying messaging of sound principles that put him in a class above other presenters on the professional speaking circuit. 

Tony's engaging style had everyone in rapt attention as we all participated in audience exercises which reinforced the key themes behind our Customer Service program. It remains a much talked about and not soon to be forgotten stimulus in launching of this critical company initiative.

Martin Babinec
CEO/Founder
TriNet Group
San Leandro, CA
martin.babinec@trinet.com

Meeting Planner for Fletcher Communications, Waco, TX

"A Speaker Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Exceed Our Expectations!"

What We Wanted:
Our customer satisfaction indexes needed to be brought to a higher level and we felt that an energizing dinner meeting with a fun speaker would be key to setting the stage for encouraging employees to take customer satisfaction to a higher level. We chose Tony Brigmon because he had a positive track record with a larger company in Waco that engaged him to speak to their employees.

What We Got:
What we got was a speaker willing to do whatever it takes to exceed our expectations. Tony was informed ahead of his presentation that he would be speaking to a broad base of individuals - some without a high school education and some with advanced degrees. Tony blended his message to touch all in attendance. I watched for expressions of acceptance from all in attendance and was most pleased with the responses.

Gwynn Slavik
Fletcher Communications
Waco, TX
gwynn@fletchercommunications.com

Meeting Planner for Winkler County Credit Union, Kermit, TX

"What We Got Was the 'Big Bang!'"

What We Wanted:
We were holding the last meeting of the year and we really wanted to "go out with a bang!"

What We Got:
What we got was the "Big Bang!" I had numerous attendees tell me afterwards how much they enjoyed the program. Other staff members of my credit union came back the next morning telling the ones who hadn't gone that they really missed it. They were kind enough to tell them some of the things they had learned from Mr. Brigmon.

P.S. Tony, I did get wonderful feedback myself which was gratifying since it was the last program I was responsible for at the end of a two-year term.

Devora Mitchell
Winkler County Credit Union
Kermit, TX
devora@winklercountycu.com

Meeting Planner for District Conference of Toastmasters International, Oakland, CA

"Message Helped Us Set A Wonderful Tone For The Day And Left Everyone Feeling GREAT!"

What We Wanted:
We booked the Western Aerospace Museum as our Veteran's Day venue and planned an aeronautic theme-meeting dubbed MOMENTUM: Taking Flight! We considered powerful, heroic, solemn and inspiring keynote speakers. We also wanted atop-notch professional speaker who embodied our intended merriment.

What We Got:
Tony had EVERYTHING we wanted and he met our needs in every way. His message helped us set a wonderful tone for the day and left everyone feeling GREAT! After an enthusiastic standing ovation, they literally danced into the rest of the activities, smiled, and greeted each other warmly throughout the day. 

One fantastic result: EVERYONE in the group was IRRESISTIBLY attractive for the rest of the day! The reviews were superb. We couldn't have asked for more. Tony helped make EVERYTHING else we wanted to accomplish that day easier.

Cassandra Cockrill
District Governor
Oakland, CA
MissMarket@aol.com

Meeting Planner for Bowne of Detroit, MI

"He Brings Important Business Philosophy Down To Understandable, Meaningful And Manageable Size!"

What We Wanted:
Our situation was an all-hands-on-deck annual gathering of over 140 composition employees from three cities in the south Central Region of Bowne. We were looking for a speaker who could motivate, inspire and encourage a diverse group which deals with deadlines, stress and pressure on a daily basis. We wanted a speaker who understood the importance of continuous focus and commitment to internal and external customers. 

We chose Tony Brigmon because he had presented to other Bowne employee groups in the past and was able to relate to our business, our employees and our customers exceptionally well and in a way that allowed the group to have a good time yet take away something valuable and applicable from the session.

What We Got:
Our expectations were exceeded! Attendees commented on the enthusiasm and naturalness of Tony's style and the relevance of his message. Tony truly enjoys his work and it really shows - it would be hard to fake his upbeat and positive demeanor. He brings important business philosophy down to understandable, meaningful and manageable size. I recommend Tony and his program without reservation to others.

Ray Bat
Central Region Director - Composition
Bowne of Detroit, MI

Meeting Planner for Alzheimer's Association, Cincinnati, OH

"Just The Right Program At the Right Time!"

What We Wanted:
The Professional Staff Organization of the Alzheimer's Association has not traditionally had a speaker for its Annual Breakfast Meeting. Our previous focus has been business issues and the very serious challenges we face every day in programming for persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families.

This year we wanted to honor our members for their commitment, acknowledge the pressure we have been under and arrange a program that would be energizing and fun for everyone.

What We Got:
Tony Brigmon was exactly what we needed we laughed together, tapped our feet together and concluded with double-handshakes and hugs. It was just the right program at the right time and we liked it so much that we have asked Tony to return next year for our 4th Annual Breakfast. Thank you, Tony!

Diana Trenkamp
Alzheimer's Association
Cincinnati, OH

Meeting Planner for Moore Solutions, Inc., Lewisville, TX

"So Effective And FUN!"

What We Wanted:
We had heard Tony at a conference and he was great, so we decided to use him for our own benefit. We thought he would be a great way to say Thank You to our clients.

What We Got:
He was so effective and FUN. We have already received emails from some of the folks that attended saying how much they appreciated it and how much fun they had and "phrases" they can utilize daily. Tony Brigmon is a great Keynote speaker that I personally could listen to over and over again.

Michele Walker
Co-Owner - II Moore Solutions, Inc.
Lewisville, TX

Meeting Planner for Texas Department of Human Services, Dallas, TX

"Our Plan Worked To Perfection!"

What We Wanted:
In our recent "best practices" meeting, we were looking at innovative ways to work together with other regions of the same company. We knew that each region had a little different concept of how to get the same job completed in a timely and efficient manner. We decided to have a meeting that would share technical ideas, concepts and software. This type meeting often becomes so mind boggling that we felt that it would uplift the entire agenda to have Tony Brigmon come in and give a presentation each day to mix fun and pleasure into the activities.

What We Got:
Our plan worked to perfection as Tony and his songs and humor did the trick. Everyone had a splendid time, great information was shared and everyone had a fun time in the process. Thanks Tony for your abilities and insight into what people need from life. I am sure we will call on you again and again.
 

Noel Bailey
Support Services Director
Texas Department of Human Services

Meeting Planner for Toastmasters International District Conference, Oakland, CA

"BY FAR, The Best Speaker I've Ever Brought In!"

What We Wanted:
Our 185 male and female communicators came to the Fall Conference to be entertained, informed and transformed by the magic of the Toastmasters experience. Much of this responsibility falls to our keynote speaker, who sets the tone and the standard for ensuing presenters throughout a day of educational sessions, contests, and recognition speakers. We wanted a speaker who was FUN for the audience, professional, accomplished and had a tie-in to our site, at an aerospace museum.

What We Got:
Tony Brigmon was INCREDIBLE. He surpassed all expectations for what a keynote can do for an event.

Not only was Tony FUN for the audience, he was fun to plan with. His well conceived web site, clarity on his own needs, and flexibility in helping us have the most successful experience made him, BY FAR, the best speaker I've ever brought in. (I've brought speakers to NSA and MPI events and can tell you unequivocally that Tony was phenomenal to work with.)

Audience members throughout the day told me he was the best speaker we'd brought to the District in many, many years. They found him credible, likeable and believable. Tony helped our attendees feel better about themselves and their jobs. He gave us coping techniques and left smiles on all our faces.

His gentle demeanor, clean humor and genuine delivery made him accessible, applaudable and most recommendable. What a prince. From his innovative introduction to his music and stories, we were hooked.

My recommendations to planners, just don't make the mistake I made of booking his return flight before audience members could meet him personally and connect further with Tony after he came off stage.

In my book, Tony Brigmon will always be The Ambassador of Fun! Thank you Tony, for helping our momentum take flight at the Western Aerospace Museum. You were fabulous.

Craig Harrison, DTM
Conference Chairman
Berkeley, CA
craig@craigspeaks.com

Meeting Planner for Bowne Business Solutions, Dallas, TX

"Exceeded Our Expectations!"

What We Wanted:
We needed a keynote speaker for our composing department annual meeting, where we bring in our local and out-of-town employees (approx. 135 people this year). We needed a speaker who was motivational but not boring. We had heard Tony at our company-wide Customer Focus meeting earlier this year and had to have him back based on his earlier success.

What We Got:
Tony exceeded our expectations. He was effective because (1) he was very humorous; (2) his material was not controversial; (3) he had excellent motivational material; (4) he filled exactly the time slot that was prescribed; (5) our people related to him; and (6) he made us feel . . . gooooood!

Bill Jordan
Manager of Composition
Bowne Business Solutions
Dallas, TX

Meeting Planner for CASE International, Las Vegas, NV

"Not Since Hyrum Smith, CEO of Franklin-Covey, Have We Had Such An Engaging, Entertaining, And Educational Speaker!"

What We Wanted:
CASE is an international association of education advancement officers, who include alumni administrators, fundraisers, public relations managers, publication editors, and government relations officers.

CASE's membership includes more than 2,900 colleges, universities, and independent elementary and secondary schools in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and 27 other countries. This makes CASE the largest nonprofit education association in terms of institutional membership. We serve some 28,000 advancement professionals on the staffs of our member institutions and have 14,250 member representatives on our roster.

The Keynote presenter sets the tone for the conference. Our goals for this conference were "FEMM" -- Fun, Educational, Make Money. Tony embodied the first two of those goals (and was a comparative bargain against speakers that we've had in the past).

What We Got:
I would whole-heartedly endorse Tony Brigmon as a speaker for any group, anywhere, anytime! This was one of the most talked about speakers in the past three years. Not since Hyrum Smith, CEO of Franklin-Covey, have we had such an engaging, entertaining, and educational speaker. Tony was outstanding!

Russel A. Kost III
Director of Gift Planning UNLV Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
kost@nevada.edu

Meeting Planner for Blue Shield of California

"One Of Our Most Motivational Speakers of All Time!"

What We Wanted: 
As the Meeting Planner for Blue Shield of California, I was nervous about finding someone who could *connect* with our diverse organization. We wanted a message that was meaningful, yet humorous. We wanted to energize our attendees so they would remember this event for a long time. That's what we wanted.

What We Got: 
He did it! The FEP team will remember Tony Brigmon as one of our most motivational speakers of all time. He presented his message in a humorous and energized format, and truly "connected" with our team members. He promised to do everything he could to make this a GREAT event and he did.
 
Gini Gustafson 
Federal Programs 
Blue Shield of California

Meeting Planner for Accelerated Development Systems, Inc., Houston, TX

"Got Everything We Asked For And More!"
 
What We Wanted: 
Accelerated Development Systems, Inc. has as its focus the reduction of human error through the behavior based safety process. At our annual User's Conference we bring in clients who are engaged in our process. The people who attend our conference are a mixture of hourly employees, middle and upper management, and support personnel.

At our first conference we had Tony deliver the opening motivational speech that set the tone for our training effort. He was exceptionally productive in his efforts and very well received by all present.

For our second conference we needed someone who could open the conference with a motivational, yet instructive format to get participants engaged and ready for new training concepts.

In addition, we were looking for this same person to summarize the training concepts presented, and open the doors to the excitement and energy needed to continue the momentum established by the conference. Once again, we called on Tony.

What We Got: 
We got everything we asked for and more. Tony is the type of person who engages his audience in such a way that they immediately become involved, and easily incorporated the positive feelings that are so much a part of his personality and presentation.

Participants stop asking "Why can't we get our coworkers involved?" and start to understand "How we can engage them through positive and productive interactions.

We continue to hear compliments on Tony's presentations as we visit our client sites. Tony truly offers more than a momentary "emotional hype."

He's a wonderful teacher and his inspirational message is understandable and transferable in the field. He has given a great deal to our organization and we are appreciative and grateful to him.

Dr. Michael S. Haro
Accelerated Development Systems
Houston Texas

Meeting Planner for VPP Safety Conference, Dallas, TX

"An 'Answered Prayer' In More Ways Than One!"

What We Wanted:

Wearing the hat of Co-Chair for a Region Six VPP Safety Conference is no small task, believe me! Our situation was this: we had several hundred VPP members at our annual conference who are rather hard to please ... especially if the speaker is not some kind of professional athlete!

Our challenge was how to end our conference with a *bang*, and at the same time send our people home motivated about team building and safety.

And whoever the speaker was for that closing spot, he was going to have to follow Roger Staubach, Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys Quarterback!

I had never heard Tony Brigmon in person, and had to rely on the trusted advice of a Speakers Bureau, who assured me that Tony was the *perfect match* for this kind of challenge.

What We Got:

Tony was simply marvelous. He was an *answered prayer* in more ways than one. He communicated well with us prior to the engagement and was organized, an important consideration for any organization in hiring Tony.

He was a real pro. Once he got to our conference, he relaxed me, expressing confidence that everything was going to be a success.

His presentation took off, with a lot of us attentive and curious as to what a "non-sports figure" could possibly talk about. Like I said, Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Quarterback, had spoken at this same conference prior to Tony and was very well received.

Tony totally moved the crowd to participate. I never saw anything like it. At one point, he had our membership interacting in fun, with over 3600 handshakes, high-five's, and even hugs, given out!

After he concluded, Tony turned to me and asked, "Well, what do you think?" I nodded in satisfaction and gave him a big hug in appreciation.

He was exactly what I wanted to close our conference out, getting our membership back to their facilities, pumped up about spreading the word of team building and of being more safe employees.

I would highly recommend Tony as a *closing session* for any organization. His presentation is non-forgettable! Comments are still coming in about how this was the most successful Region Six VPP Conference!

Bruce Wayne Blankenship

Region Six VPP Safety Conference Co-Chairman

Sterling Chemicals

Houston, TX