"Tony Brigmon's Program, By Far, Has Been the Most Talked About and Remembered!"
What We Wanted:
We had just spent considerable money to bring in two celebrity speakers to address our employees. My challenge for this meeting was how to follow up the success of these two speakers, and bring in someone at a fraction of the cost, who could still make a positive impact on our conference attendees. That's what we wanted.
What We Got:
I have brought in speakers from Dr. Steven Covey to Dr. Bob Arnot from CBS News, and Tony Brigmon's program, by far, has been the most talked about and remembered!
Robin G. Williams
St. Luke's Hospital
Houston, TX
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Meeting Planner for Sales & Marketing Association, Los Angeles, CA
"None Have Left Me With Such A Sense of Uplift, Happiness, And Everything Is Going To Be 'Great' As Tony Brigmon!"
What We Wanted:
As Executive Director of the Sales and Marketing Association of Los Angeles, I am responsible for providing speakers for our organization and had arranged for many speakers over the years to speak to our members. My challenge for this particular meeting was to find something *different*, something our attendees had NEVER seen before, yet something that would really leave them feeling uplifted and energized. That's what we wanted.
Lew Butterfield
Sales & Marketing Association
Los Angeles, California
Posted by Tony Brigmon at 5:00 PM
Labels: testimonials
What We Wanted:
As Executive Director of the Sales and Marketing Association of Los Angeles, I am responsible for providing speakers for our organization and had arranged for many speakers over the years to speak to our members. My challenge for this particular meeting was to find something *different*, something our attendees had NEVER seen before, yet something that would really leave them feeling uplifted and energized. That's what we wanted.
What We Got:
I have heard many 'motivational' speakers during the past 36 years of serving as Executive Director of SME, but none have left me with such a sense of uplift, happiness, and everything is going to be 'great' as Tony Brigmon.Lew Butterfield
Sales & Marketing Association
Los Angeles, California
Posted by Tony Brigmon at 5:00 PM
Labels: testimonials
Meeting Planner for Southeastern Advertising Publinhers Association (SAPA), Columbia, TN
"It Was As If He Had Worked In Our Industry All His Life Because He Knew Of Our Particular Challenges And Used His Material To Solve/Address Them."
What We Wanted:
We chose Tony Brigmon because he was highly recommended by other state and regional publishing associations. We heard he was fun, motivating, and engaging. We wanted a person to kick off our conference with a bang.
What We Got:
What we got was a fun, professional speaker that had the group literally on the edge of their seats for the entire program. Tony did a wonderful job of tailoring his program to the needs of our organization. It was as if he had worked in our industry all his life because he knew of our particular challenges and used his material to solve/address them. The best way to tell how much impact a speaker has on a conference is to listen to the "buzz" after. The feedback we received from our conference attendees was all positive. They enjoyed his style, his humor, and his engaging methods of keeping us involved in his presentation. We look forward to having Tony back again.
We put our evaluation in a package that goes to all publishing associations on a yearly basis. We will give Tony a very positive review.
P.S. Tony, great job! Thanks for setting a high note that carried our conference through to the very end! You were great.
Douglas Fry
Southeastern Advertising Publishers Association (SAPA)
Columbia, TN
info@sapatoday.com
What We Wanted:
We chose Tony Brigmon because he was highly recommended by other state and regional publishing associations. We heard he was fun, motivating, and engaging. We wanted a person to kick off our conference with a bang.
What We Got:
What we got was a fun, professional speaker that had the group literally on the edge of their seats for the entire program. Tony did a wonderful job of tailoring his program to the needs of our organization. It was as if he had worked in our industry all his life because he knew of our particular challenges and used his material to solve/address them. The best way to tell how much impact a speaker has on a conference is to listen to the "buzz" after. The feedback we received from our conference attendees was all positive. They enjoyed his style, his humor, and his engaging methods of keeping us involved in his presentation. We look forward to having Tony back again.
We put our evaluation in a package that goes to all publishing associations on a yearly basis. We will give Tony a very positive review.
P.S. Tony, great job! Thanks for setting a high note that carried our conference through to the very end! You were great.
Douglas Fry
Southeastern Advertising Publishers Association (SAPA)
Columbia, TN
info@sapatoday.com
Meeting Planner for Freese & Nichols, Inc. (Engineering Firm), Fort Worth, TX
"Did You Ever Try And Reach A Group Of Engineers And Get Them To Provide Customer Service? Tony Got Them On Board."
What We Wanted:
Our situation was that we were rolling out a new initiative relating to customer service. As the leader of the team responsible for the rollout and full implementation, I knew we did not have a good program planned. Something was missing. I spoke with one of the team members and expressed my concern and she indicated that she had heard this great speaker at a conference who was the Ambassador of Fun for Southwest Airlines. Their service is legendary and I made a decision on the spot to try to book Tony for our meeting.
What We Got:
What we got was what we expected and more. Did you ever try and reach a group of engineers and get them to provide customer service? Tony got them on board. His comments were right on target and they were delivered with passion, humor and heart. He hit virtually every employee through their thought process, through their heart and now our folks are delivering with their hands. Great job of aligning the head, the heart and the hands.
P.S. Tony, once again, wow! Great job. You hit a grand slam.
Clayton Fitzhugh
Meeting Planner
Freese & Nichols, Inc. (Engineering Firm)
Fort Worth, TX
cjf@freese.com
What We Wanted:
Our situation was that we were rolling out a new initiative relating to customer service. As the leader of the team responsible for the rollout and full implementation, I knew we did not have a good program planned. Something was missing. I spoke with one of the team members and expressed my concern and she indicated that she had heard this great speaker at a conference who was the Ambassador of Fun for Southwest Airlines. Their service is legendary and I made a decision on the spot to try to book Tony for our meeting.
What We Got:
What we got was what we expected and more. Did you ever try and reach a group of engineers and get them to provide customer service? Tony got them on board. His comments were right on target and they were delivered with passion, humor and heart. He hit virtually every employee through their thought process, through their heart and now our folks are delivering with their hands. Great job of aligning the head, the heart and the hands.
P.S. Tony, once again, wow! Great job. You hit a grand slam.
Clayton Fitzhugh
Meeting Planner
Freese & Nichols, Inc. (Engineering Firm)
Fort Worth, TX
cjf@freese.com
Meeting Planner for Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, Sulphur Springs, TX
"What We Got Was More Than We Asked For!!!"
What We Wanted:
The Chamber Banquet committee wanted a fun light hearted motivational speaker, and Tony was perfect. In the past our speaker's have been a more serious note, and due to events in our country we felt a fun night to forget our troubles was in order. Thus, we chose the Ambassador of Fun, Tony Brigmon.
What We Got:
Tony was the speaker for our 77th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. He was fabulous. The event was attended by over 700 people and everyone enjoyed the program. Tony was funny, entertaining, and made each of us laugh. The use of music also added to the program. Thanks, to Tony the Ambassador of Fun, our Banquet was a big success!!!!!!!
What we got was more than we asked for!!! The event was great, and Tony's presentation was both entertaining and fun. I can without question recommend this program to any Chamber of Commerce or event planner wanting to present a meaningful but motivational and funny program. Thanks, Tony!!!
P.S. Keep up the good work!!! Tony, you are the best!!!
Sherry Moore
Meeting Planner
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
Sulphur Springs, TX
sherrym@bhcs.com
903-439-4062
What We Wanted:
The Chamber Banquet committee wanted a fun light hearted motivational speaker, and Tony was perfect. In the past our speaker's have been a more serious note, and due to events in our country we felt a fun night to forget our troubles was in order. Thus, we chose the Ambassador of Fun, Tony Brigmon.
What We Got:
Tony was the speaker for our 77th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. He was fabulous. The event was attended by over 700 people and everyone enjoyed the program. Tony was funny, entertaining, and made each of us laugh. The use of music also added to the program. Thanks, to Tony the Ambassador of Fun, our Banquet was a big success!!!!!!!
What we got was more than we asked for!!! The event was great, and Tony's presentation was both entertaining and fun. I can without question recommend this program to any Chamber of Commerce or event planner wanting to present a meaningful but motivational and funny program. Thanks, Tony!!!
P.S. Keep up the good work!!! Tony, you are the best!!!
Sherry Moore
Meeting Planner
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
Sulphur Springs, TX
sherrym@bhcs.com
903-439-4062
Meeting Planner for Association of Mayors, Council-members and Commissioners of Texas, Austin, TX
"Not Only Entertaining, But Had A Message And Good Ideas On Working With People!"
What We Wanted:
We needed a motivational speaker during our conference for elected officials. I had heard Tony at the TSAE (Texas Society of Association Execs) Speaker Forum last year and thought he would be a perfect choice.
What We Got:
I was correct! Tony did a wonderful job and was so well received they would like to have him back again in the future. He was not only entertaining, but had a message and good ideas on working with people, something city elected officials have to do all the time. I have recommended Tony to other groups.
Lelani Van Gundy
Meeting Planner
Association of Mayors, Council-members and Commissioners of Texas
Austin, TX
vangundy@tml.org
512-231-7400
What We Wanted:
We needed a motivational speaker during our conference for elected officials. I had heard Tony at the TSAE (Texas Society of Association Execs) Speaker Forum last year and thought he would be a perfect choice.
What We Got:
I was correct! Tony did a wonderful job and was so well received they would like to have him back again in the future. He was not only entertaining, but had a message and good ideas on working with people, something city elected officials have to do all the time. I have recommended Tony to other groups.
Lelani Van Gundy
Meeting Planner
Association of Mayors, Council-members and Commissioners of Texas
Austin, TX
vangundy@tml.org
512-231-7400
Meeting Planner for Texas Dental Association Financial Services, Austin, TX
"Tony Was Excellent At Picking Up On What Our Group Was About And Used It Very Well In His Presentation!"
What We Wanted:
We were looking for a dynamic opening speaker to break the ice with the crowd. We invite a combined group of non-profit and for profit attendees from several states in the dental association industry.
What We Got:
We had approximately 50 attendees and they all loved Tony. All I heard was that the attendees wished his presentation could have lasted all morning. Tony was excellent at picking up on what our group was about and used it very well in his presentation. You would have thought he had worked with all of us for years. His intuition and understanding was that right on.
Barbara Lockerman
Meeting Planner
Texas Dental Association Financial Services
barbara@tda.org
Austin, TX
What We Wanted:
We were looking for a dynamic opening speaker to break the ice with the crowd. We invite a combined group of non-profit and for profit attendees from several states in the dental association industry.
What We Got:
We had approximately 50 attendees and they all loved Tony. All I heard was that the attendees wished his presentation could have lasted all morning. Tony was excellent at picking up on what our group was about and used it very well in his presentation. You would have thought he had worked with all of us for years. His intuition and understanding was that right on.
Barbara Lockerman
Meeting Planner
Texas Dental Association Financial Services
barbara@tda.org
Austin, TX
Meeting Planner for Shell Information Technology Delivery Services, Houston, TX
"Tony's Keynote And Use Of Music Really Put Everyone In An Upbeat And Receptive Mood!"
What We Wanted:
The group was the IT Delivery Services US Extended Leadership Team. The theme was taking ITDS to the next level and the changes/challenges around working globally. I chose Tony because I had seen him before and thought he was great.
What We Got:
Expectations exceeded ... several people who spoke after Tony left referred back to his advice (e.g., don't make a decision when you are upset). Another person got up and sang a song as an intro to his talk. Tony's keynote and use of music really put everyone in an upbeat and receptive mood.
Nancy Malke
Meeting Planner
Shell Information Technology Delivery Services
Houston, TX
nancy.malke@shell.com
Houston, TX
What We Wanted:
The group was the IT Delivery Services US Extended Leadership Team. The theme was taking ITDS to the next level and the changes/challenges around working globally. I chose Tony because I had seen him before and thought he was great.
What We Got:
Expectations exceeded ... several people who spoke after Tony left referred back to his advice (e.g., don't make a decision when you are upset). Another person got up and sang a song as an intro to his talk. Tony's keynote and use of music really put everyone in an upbeat and receptive mood.
Nancy Malke
Meeting Planner
Shell Information Technology Delivery Services
Houston, TX
nancy.malke@shell.com
Houston, TX
Meeting Planner for Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX
"Each Staff Member Took Home A "Golden Nugget" Of Useful Information To Apply Directly To Her Or His Work Environment!"
What We Wanted:
After a very tough year financially, including staff downsizing, we were looking for a positive and inspirational speaker that could keep the staff going forward. Several of our staff had heard Tony speak before to other groups and recommended him for our annual staff retreat. Their recommendation was right on target.
What We Got:
In the two weeks since the retreat, I continue to hear great comments from the staff about the presentation by Tony. He was inspiring and fun and his approach to challenges faced by non-profits made sense. Each staff member took home a "golden nugget" of useful information to apply directly to her or his work environment.
P.S. Tony - thank you for sending your personalized poem. Everyone is enjoying it. And thanks for the inspiration! - Susan
Susan G. Rutherford
Meeting Planner
Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
s.rutherford@gspb.org
What We Wanted:
After a very tough year financially, including staff downsizing, we were looking for a positive and inspirational speaker that could keep the staff going forward. Several of our staff had heard Tony speak before to other groups and recommended him for our annual staff retreat. Their recommendation was right on target.
What We Got:
In the two weeks since the retreat, I continue to hear great comments from the staff about the presentation by Tony. He was inspiring and fun and his approach to challenges faced by non-profits made sense. Each staff member took home a "golden nugget" of useful information to apply directly to her or his work environment.
P.S. Tony - thank you for sending your personalized poem. Everyone is enjoying it. And thanks for the inspiration! - Susan
Susan G. Rutherford
Meeting Planner
Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
s.rutherford@gspb.org
Meeting Planner for The Quality Texas Foundation, Dallas, TX
"What Tony Delivered Was Fun Personified!"
What We Wanted:
We chose Tony because he came highly recommended as a 'Fun Specialist', which we needed in our event venue, since most of our activities are on the serious side.
What We Got:
What Tony delivered was Fun Personified! He exceeded our expectations in 30 minutes of laugh-filled enjoyment and edge of the seat engagement. I highly recommend Tony for any group.
P.S. Tony...thanks again for making the event such a memorable one.
Jim Davidson
Meeting Planner
The Quality Texas Foundation
Dallas, TX
Jim@quality-texas.org
Phone: 512.868.3456
What We Wanted:
We chose Tony because he came highly recommended as a 'Fun Specialist', which we needed in our event venue, since most of our activities are on the serious side.
What We Got:
What Tony delivered was Fun Personified! He exceeded our expectations in 30 minutes of laugh-filled enjoyment and edge of the seat engagement. I highly recommend Tony for any group.
P.S. Tony...thanks again for making the event such a memorable one.
Jim Davidson
Meeting Planner
The Quality Texas Foundation
Dallas, TX
Jim@quality-texas.org
Phone: 512.868.3456
Meeting Planner for Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Austin, TX
"Thanks For Making Us Laugh, But Also Bringing A Message The Bankers Will Be Able To Apply To Their Leadership Role In The Bank!"
What We Wanted:
We wanted a motivational speaker who also would give pointers/ideas to bankers who are in a leadership position.
What We Got:
We got just that! Tony's enthusiasm kept them entertained and also brought a message that the bankers will be able to apply to their bank.
P.S. Tony, everyone loved you!! I received many positive comments after your presentation and I think you did too. Thanks for making us laugh but also bringing a message that the bankers will be able to apply to their leadership role in the bank.
Yvette Remschel
Meeting Planner
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Austin, TX
yremschel@ibat.org
Phone: 512/474-6889
What We Wanted:
We wanted a motivational speaker who also would give pointers/ideas to bankers who are in a leadership position.
What We Got:
We got just that! Tony's enthusiasm kept them entertained and also brought a message that the bankers will be able to apply to their bank.
P.S. Tony, everyone loved you!! I received many positive comments after your presentation and I think you did too. Thanks for making us laugh but also bringing a message that the bankers will be able to apply to their leadership role in the bank.
Yvette Remschel
Meeting Planner
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Austin, TX
yremschel@ibat.org
Phone: 512/474-6889
Meeting Planner for TASSP - Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, Austin, TX
"By The Way, Meeting Planners, Tony Brigmon Is The Easiest Speaker To Work With That I Have Ever Contracted With!"
What We Wanted:
We chose Tony because we were looking for a speaker who could entertain and at the same time stay on message. Tony did that. He was terrific! Our members enjoyed his presentation and had a good time.
What We Got:
We usually try to keep the first general session of the Fall Institute light and entertaining. We asked Tony to come to Austin to motivate and entertain our members. He gave us exactly what we asked to deliver. By the way, meeting planners, Tony Brigmon, is the easiest speaker to work with that I have ever contracted with!
Mary King
Meeting Planner
TASSP - The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
Austin, TX
mary@tassp.org
What We Wanted:
We chose Tony because we were looking for a speaker who could entertain and at the same time stay on message. Tony did that. He was terrific! Our members enjoyed his presentation and had a good time.
What We Got:
We usually try to keep the first general session of the Fall Institute light and entertaining. We asked Tony to come to Austin to motivate and entertain our members. He gave us exactly what we asked to deliver. By the way, meeting planners, Tony Brigmon, is the easiest speaker to work with that I have ever contracted with!
Mary King
Meeting Planner
TASSP - The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
Austin, TX
mary@tassp.org
Meeting Planner for First United Banks, Durant, OK
"Easy To Work With And Willing To Adapt His Program To Our Needs ... The Meeting Was Fantastic!"
What We Wanted:
Our bank has an annual employee meeting for our nearly 400 employees. Each year, a part of our program is some type of motivational speaker. We were looking for someone who was high energy and entertaining to speak to our group for about 2 hours.
What We Got:
Tony did an outstanding job from beginning to end. He was easy to work with and willing to adapt his program to our needs. The day of the meeting was fantastic -- our people really loved him. MANY commented that we should bring him back next year.
David Anderson
Meeting Planner
First United Banks
Durant, Oklahoma
danderson@firstunitedbank.com
What We Wanted:
Our bank has an annual employee meeting for our nearly 400 employees. Each year, a part of our program is some type of motivational speaker. We were looking for someone who was high energy and entertaining to speak to our group for about 2 hours.
What We Got:
Tony did an outstanding job from beginning to end. He was easy to work with and willing to adapt his program to our needs. The day of the meeting was fantastic -- our people really loved him. MANY commented that we should bring him back next year.
David Anderson
Meeting Planner
First United Banks
Durant, Oklahoma
danderson@firstunitedbank.com
Meeting Planner for West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resources Management, Hot Springs, AR
"What We Got Was Good Work-Friendly, Down-Home Fun!"
What We Wanted:
WCASHRM is an organization of Human Resources professionals. We wanted to put some life in our business conference. We had heard that Tony Brigmon had a unique sense of humor and would show us how to keep our meetings from being ordinary.
What We Got:
What we got was good, work-friendly, down-home fun. Everyone let go of their inhibitions and enjoyed themselves. They interacted with each other and let their true personalities show through. I would whole-heartedly recommend Tony ... and have.
Nancy Martinsen
Meeting Planner
West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resources Management
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-244-2332
What We Wanted:
WCASHRM is an organization of Human Resources professionals. We wanted to put some life in our business conference. We had heard that Tony Brigmon had a unique sense of humor and would show us how to keep our meetings from being ordinary.
What We Got:
What we got was good, work-friendly, down-home fun. Everyone let go of their inhibitions and enjoyed themselves. They interacted with each other and let their true personalities show through. I would whole-heartedly recommend Tony ... and have.
Nancy Martinsen
Meeting Planner
West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resources Management
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-244-2332
Meeting Planner for Alamo Chapter of the American Payroll Association, Austin, TX
"One Of My Very Favorite Motivational Speakers. Every Time I Think He's Even Better Than Before!"
What We Wanted:
What we wanted was someone who could motivate and inspire our group after sitting through four hours of wage and hour information and heading into COBRA and Military Pay regulations. We asked Tony to come because we have heard him speak before and loved his presentation.
What We Got:
We presented Tony as an "awesome" speaker at our Oktoberfest Seminar and that he is! He had us singing and laughing (and I think I even saw a few people dancing, but I'll never tell who). Tony is one of my very favorite motivational speakers and, every time I think he's even better than before. He tailored his presentation to our theme and organization "on the fly" which was really great.
I would recommend Tony to any organization and, as he says, "Tony spelled backwards says Y-NOT." You won't be disappointed.
Gloria Schillo
Meeting Planner
Alamo Chapter of the American Payroll Association
Austin, TX
gjschillo@west.com
What We Wanted:
What we wanted was someone who could motivate and inspire our group after sitting through four hours of wage and hour information and heading into COBRA and Military Pay regulations. We asked Tony to come because we have heard him speak before and loved his presentation.
What We Got:
We presented Tony as an "awesome" speaker at our Oktoberfest Seminar and that he is! He had us singing and laughing (and I think I even saw a few people dancing, but I'll never tell who). Tony is one of my very favorite motivational speakers and, every time I think he's even better than before. He tailored his presentation to our theme and organization "on the fly" which was really great.
I would recommend Tony to any organization and, as he says, "Tony spelled backwards says Y-NOT." You won't be disappointed.
Gloria Schillo
Meeting Planner
Alamo Chapter of the American Payroll Association
Austin, TX
gjschillo@west.com
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Meeting Planner for Free Community Papers of New England, Willimantic, CT
"Would Highly Recommend Tony For Any Conference, And Cannot Envision Any Situation Where He Would Not Be effective Or Well Received"
What We Wanted:
We wanted someone to deliver a positive message to our sales personnel. Tony combined a positive message with a fun and fresh outlook.
What We Got:
Tony got everyone in a good mood from the start. We have so many technical and sales related sessions, that Tony's session proved to be just what we needed. Laughter, fun, music, and a purely positive attitude and outlook on life is what he provided. Everyone needs to be uplifted, and Tony is an expert at providing fun and a positive atmosphere.
Even before the session he approached everyone and called them by first name. We had name badges, but what an uplifting feeling for a complete stranger to approach you and say "Hi, Joe! I'm Tony Brigmon."
What We Wanted:
We wanted someone to deliver a positive message to our sales personnel. Tony combined a positive message with a fun and fresh outlook.
What We Got:
Tony got everyone in a good mood from the start. We have so many technical and sales related sessions, that Tony's session proved to be just what we needed. Laughter, fun, music, and a purely positive attitude and outlook on life is what he provided. Everyone needs to be uplifted, and Tony is an expert at providing fun and a positive atmosphere.
Even before the session he approached everyone and called them by first name. We had name badges, but what an uplifting feeling for a complete stranger to approach you and say "Hi, Joe! I'm Tony Brigmon."
I would highly recommend Tony for any conference, and cannot envision any situation where he would not be effective or well received. I would invite Tony back any time.
Paul Sciaraffa
Meeting Planner
Free Community Papers of New England
Willimantic, CT
psciaraffa@valleybreeze.com
Paul Sciaraffa
Meeting Planner
Free Community Papers of New England
Willimantic, CT
psciaraffa@valleybreeze.com
Meeting Planner for Arlington ISD, Arlington, TX
"They Left Feeling Good About Themselves And Sharing Their Thoughts On The Program!"
What We Wanted:
We wanted to present a "Team Building" presentation to our support staff supervisors and managers (a diverse group) and make them aware of their impact and importance to the children, parents and employees of our district as well as make them appreciate their work and the way it affects those around them on a daily basis.
What We Got:
Our expectations were certainly exceeded. Tony's energetic message was presented in a humorous and fun manner that made everyone feel at ease and willing to participate and laugh together. He has a wonderful way of keeping everyone involved in his presentation. They left feeling good about themselves and sharing their thoughts on the program. One employee said it was awesome .
It was a very beneficial and rewarding presentation.
Jerry McCullough
Meeting Planner
Arlington Independent School District
Arlington, TX
jmccullo@aisd.net
(817) 459-7340
What We Wanted:
We wanted to present a "Team Building" presentation to our support staff supervisors and managers (a diverse group) and make them aware of their impact and importance to the children, parents and employees of our district as well as make them appreciate their work and the way it affects those around them on a daily basis.
What We Got:
Our expectations were certainly exceeded. Tony's energetic message was presented in a humorous and fun manner that made everyone feel at ease and willing to participate and laugh together. He has a wonderful way of keeping everyone involved in his presentation. They left feeling good about themselves and sharing their thoughts on the program. One employee said it was awesome .
It was a very beneficial and rewarding presentation.
Jerry McCullough
Meeting Planner
Arlington Independent School District
Arlington, TX
jmccullo@aisd.net
(817) 459-7340
Meeting Planner for Palm Desert National Bank, Palm Desert, CA
"The Perfect Answer For Those Morning Meeting Blues: Tony Brigmon"
What We Wanted:
I needed someone to kick off a meeting that was enthusiastic and interactive. I had to have someone who could set a positive and lively tone for the day's meeting.
What We Got:
What our group got was the perfect answer for those morning meeting blues: Tony Brigmon. Tony has an endearing quality that allows people to feel comfortable, he gets the audience to be part of the presentation and his humor is both funny and well timed (along with being "G" rated, not easily done in this day and age).
What We Wanted:
I needed someone to kick off a meeting that was enthusiastic and interactive. I had to have someone who could set a positive and lively tone for the day's meeting.
What We Got:
What our group got was the perfect answer for those morning meeting blues: Tony Brigmon. Tony has an endearing quality that allows people to feel comfortable, he gets the audience to be part of the presentation and his humor is both funny and well timed (along with being "G" rated, not easily done in this day and age).
I could not have chosen a better speaker for our event and received rave reviews for Tony's presentation. He was an A+ for our event.
Donald Jarecki
Meeting Planner
Palm Desert National Bank
Palm Desert, CA
djarecki@pdnb.com
(760) 340-9694
Donald Jarecki
Meeting Planner
Palm Desert National Bank
Palm Desert, CA
djarecki@pdnb.com
(760) 340-9694
Meeting Planner for Hatfield and Company, Mesquite, TX
"Fun And Hilarious Style Made The Group Get In 'The Zone' "
What We Wanted:
We wanted "fun" and to loosen up the group. We wanted to re-enforce that relationships are everything and customers are really everything.
What We Got:
Tony exceeded our expectations. His fun and hilarious style made the group get in "the zone" and really relax and enjoy themselves. He also made some great comments about relationships and sales. The attendees really enjoyed having Tony.
Greg Hatfield
Meeting Planner
Hatfield and Company, Inc.
Mesquite, TX
ghatfield@hatfieldandcompany.
What We Wanted:
We wanted "fun" and to loosen up the group. We wanted to re-enforce that relationships are everything and customers are really everything.
What We Got:
Tony exceeded our expectations. His fun and hilarious style made the group get in "the zone" and really relax and enjoy themselves. He also made some great comments about relationships and sales. The attendees really enjoyed having Tony.
Greg Hatfield
Meeting Planner
Hatfield and Company, Inc.
Mesquite, TX
ghatfield@hatfieldandcompany.
Meeting Planner for Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Fort Worth, TX
"He Worked In Specifics About Their experiences, Gave Good Advice, And Did It In A Fun Way. He Is Just Marvelous!!!"
What We Wanted:
This was a group of frontline staff who help customers looking for a job, training, and self help skills. They have gone through several management staff and many program changes. We were launching a new operations manual in an attempt to "fix" problems and support the staff. Wanted them to feel good about themselves and be receptive to the manual. We chose Tony Brigmon because he has a great technique to motivate people with humor and relating to their specific problems.
What We Got:
What we got was fantastic!!! Again, Tony had the room laughing, participating, and feeling good about themselves. He worked in specifics about their experiences, gave good advice, and did it in a fun way. He is just marvelous!!! He helped set the tone for the rest of the day. Would use him again in a heart beat and would recommend him to anyone who wants to have fun!!
Lisa Witkowski
Meeting Planner
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Fort Worth, TX
lisa.witkowski@twc.state.tx.us
817.413.4441
What We Wanted:
This was a group of frontline staff who help customers looking for a job, training, and self help skills. They have gone through several management staff and many program changes. We were launching a new operations manual in an attempt to "fix" problems and support the staff. Wanted them to feel good about themselves and be receptive to the manual. We chose Tony Brigmon because he has a great technique to motivate people with humor and relating to their specific problems.
What We Got:
What we got was fantastic!!! Again, Tony had the room laughing, participating, and feeling good about themselves. He worked in specifics about their experiences, gave good advice, and did it in a fun way. He is just marvelous!!! He helped set the tone for the rest of the day. Would use him again in a heart beat and would recommend him to anyone who wants to have fun!!
Lisa Witkowski
Meeting Planner
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Fort Worth, TX
lisa.witkowski@twc.state.tx.us
817.413.4441
Meeting Planner for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Washington, D.C.
"The Feedback From Our Own Questionnaires, Rated Tony As An Excellent Presenter - Not One Negative Comment"
What We Wanted:
We wanted to recognize our Administrative Staff and show our appreciation for all that they do and continue to do. Therefore, we wanted a speaker who would not only discuss the role of the administrative professional, but make it an engaging activity as well as fun and entertaining.
What We Got:
Tony exceeded my expectations. Based on the interaction and reactions of the audience, he was awesome. His style is unique as well as his interaction with the audience. The feedback from our own questionnaires, rated Tony as an excellent presenter - not one negative comment.
Roenna Bland
Meeting Planner
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D.C.
rbland@fdic.gov
(703) 516-1056
What We Wanted:
We wanted to recognize our Administrative Staff and show our appreciation for all that they do and continue to do. Therefore, we wanted a speaker who would not only discuss the role of the administrative professional, but make it an engaging activity as well as fun and entertaining.
What We Got:
Tony exceeded my expectations. Based on the interaction and reactions of the audience, he was awesome. His style is unique as well as his interaction with the audience. The feedback from our own questionnaires, rated Tony as an excellent presenter - not one negative comment.
Roenna Bland
Meeting Planner
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D.C.
rbland@fdic.gov
(703) 516-1056
Meeting Planner for SHRNM Nebraska State Conference, Omaha, NE
"Everyone Commented That Tony Was The Perfect Way To End Our Conference"
What We Wanted:
We needed an uplifting, fun and entertaining endnote speaker to have people end our conference smiling. As well as one that would provide some information that people could take with them and use back at the office.
What We Got:
What we got was exactly what we had hoped for. People were having fun, laughing, and taking notes. The presentation was entertaining, but contained information that would be useful to anyone. We had a committee meeting following our conference and everyone commented that Tony was the perfect way to end our conference.
Comments: Thanks so much for a great presentation and your willingness to adapt at our setting. You were so easy to work with and that makes things go so smoothly. Thanks for coming!
Kenda Fink
Meeting Planner
kfink@alnmm.com
SHRNM Nebraska State Conference
Omaha, NE
What We Wanted:
We needed an uplifting, fun and entertaining endnote speaker to have people end our conference smiling. As well as one that would provide some information that people could take with them and use back at the office.
What We Got:
What we got was exactly what we had hoped for. People were having fun, laughing, and taking notes. The presentation was entertaining, but contained information that would be useful to anyone. We had a committee meeting following our conference and everyone commented that Tony was the perfect way to end our conference.
Comments: Thanks so much for a great presentation and your willingness to adapt at our setting. You were so easy to work with and that makes things go so smoothly. Thanks for coming!
Kenda Fink
Meeting Planner
kfink@alnmm.com
SHRNM Nebraska State Conference
Omaha, NE
Meeting Planner for AccountNow, Inc., San Ramon, CA
"At The End Of His Presentation, Everyone Gave Tony A Standing Ovation"
What We Wanted:
We were moving into our new space and had an "Open House" celebration planned. We also had a very important meeting of investors the same day.
What We Got:
Tony presented to the entire group of Investors, Management and Employees of the company together and had everyone involved and laughing. At the end of his presentation, everyone gave Tony a standing ovation. I am still getting positive feedback about the event.
If you want to make your event special, invite Tony to speak and he will customize his presentation to reflect what is unique about you and your business. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone who wants to make a meeting special.
Tim Coltrell
TColtrell@accountnow.net
AccountNow, Inc.
San Ramon, California
What We Wanted:
We were moving into our new space and had an "Open House" celebration planned. We also had a very important meeting of investors the same day.
What We Got:
Tony presented to the entire group of Investors, Management and Employees of the company together and had everyone involved and laughing. At the end of his presentation, everyone gave Tony a standing ovation. I am still getting positive feedback about the event.
If you want to make your event special, invite Tony to speak and he will customize his presentation to reflect what is unique about you and your business. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone who wants to make a meeting special.
Tim Coltrell
TColtrell@accountnow.net
AccountNow, Inc.
San Ramon, California
Meeting Planner for North Lake College, Irving, TX
"Outstanding Keynote Address At Our Opening Session Followed By A Highly Interactive Session"
What We Wanted:
I heard Tony do a presentation at an event sponsored by the City of Irving. Each semester, North Lake College holds a "kick-off" event for all employees. Our goal is to begin each semester with a high-energy, motivational event that relates to our mission, values, and goals. We chose Tony Brigmon because his message and method of delivery aligns closely with our value of fun and joy.
What We Got:
Tony exceeded our expectations with his outstanding keynote address at our opening session followed by a highly interactive session with interested employees. "Tony-isms" appear now throughout our college. Employees refer to the CARE Principle in their daily work. We have sent links to his "Smile Notes" online that gives everyone opportunity to "refresh" the concepts he presented. We will be adopting some of his songs for use in our New Employee Orientation and for other college events.
Herlinda Glasscock
President
North Lake College
Irving, Texas
glasscock@dcccd.edu
What We Wanted:
I heard Tony do a presentation at an event sponsored by the City of Irving. Each semester, North Lake College holds a "kick-off" event for all employees. Our goal is to begin each semester with a high-energy, motivational event that relates to our mission, values, and goals. We chose Tony Brigmon because his message and method of delivery aligns closely with our value of fun and joy.
What We Got:
Tony exceeded our expectations with his outstanding keynote address at our opening session followed by a highly interactive session with interested employees. "Tony-isms" appear now throughout our college. Employees refer to the CARE Principle in their daily work. We have sent links to his "Smile Notes" online that gives everyone opportunity to "refresh" the concepts he presented. We will be adopting some of his songs for use in our New Employee Orientation and for other college events.
Herlinda Glasscock
President
North Lake College
Irving, Texas
glasscock@dcccd.edu
Meeting Planner for Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX
"You Have a Unique Gift of Being Able to Educate and Entertain!"
Your presentation was quite uplifting. You have a unique gift of being able to educate and entertain. And I definitely had fun!
Jane McNally
Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, Texas
Your presentation was quite uplifting. You have a unique gift of being able to educate and entertain. And I definitely had fun!
Jane McNally
Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, Texas
Meeting Planner for North Harris College, Houston, TX
"Evaluations Were A Tribute to Your Enthusiasm and Presentation Skills!"
It is a real challenge to address our diverse audience and hold the interest of all.
The evaluations received were 99% in the excellent category and is a tribute to your enthusiasm and presentation skills which were exciting and uplifting for the support staff of North Harris College.
Judi Phillips
North Harris College
Houston, TX
It is a real challenge to address our diverse audience and hold the interest of all.
The evaluations received were 99% in the excellent category and is a tribute to your enthusiasm and presentation skills which were exciting and uplifting for the support staff of North Harris College.
Judi Phillips
North Harris College
Houston, TX
Meeting Planner for Lincoln Properties, Atlanta, GA
"Everyone Is Still Raving About It"
Your presentation at our Gold Medallion Luncheon was fabulous! Everyone is still raving about it and I can tell it made an impact. I can not tell you the number of times I hear, "It's gonna be right!
Ginna Copeland
Lincoln Properties
Atlanta, GA
Your presentation at our Gold Medallion Luncheon was fabulous! Everyone is still raving about it and I can tell it made an impact. I can not tell you the number of times I hear, "It's gonna be right!
Ginna Copeland
Lincoln Properties
Atlanta, GA
Meeting Planner for Child Protective Services, Hurst, TX
"Everyone Enjoyed Being Able to Relax, Have Fun, and Learn"
I have heard nothing but positive comments about your training, and everyone enjoyed being able to relax, have fun, and learn ways to do that in the work place as well.
Brenda Lund
Child Protective Services
Hurst, Texas
I have heard nothing but positive comments about your training, and everyone enjoyed being able to relax, have fun, and learn ways to do that in the work place as well.
Brenda Lund
Child Protective Services
Hurst, Texas
Meeting Planner for Texas Relocation Network, Dallas, TX
"Even the 'Straightest Laced' Were Laughing, Singing and Really Enjoying Themselves"
The audience was quite enamored by you. I observed even the 'straightest laced' individuals laughing, singing along with you and really enjoying themselves.
Catherine T. Ormand
Texas Relocation Network
Dallas, Texas
The audience was quite enamored by you. I observed even the 'straightest laced' individuals laughing, singing along with you and really enjoying themselves.
Catherine T. Ormand
Texas Relocation Network
Dallas, Texas
Meeting Planner for Texas Depart of Protective & Regulatory Services, Austin, TX
"What a Delight!"
What a delight! Staff reaction to your workshop for the Child Care Licensing Division was outstanding. The material you presented was exactly what we needed.
Janice Caldwell
Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
Austin, TX
What a delight! Staff reaction to your workshop for the Child Care Licensing Division was outstanding. The material you presented was exactly what we needed.
Janice Caldwell
Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services
Austin, TX
Meeting Planner for Grand ISD Food Service Staff, Grand Prairie, TX
"Your Performance Was Electrifying!"
Your performance last week was electrifying! I have never gotten such a positive response from my employees about their in-service.
Diane Verde
Grand Prairie I.S.D. Food Service Staff
Grand Prairie, Texas
Your performance last week was electrifying! I have never gotten such a positive response from my employees about their in-service.
Diane Verde
Grand Prairie I.S.D. Food Service Staff
Grand Prairie, Texas
Meeting Planner for Houston Women's Business Council, Houston, TX
"You Provided the Recipients the Extra Recognition They Deserved and Earned"
I would personally like to thank you for serving as Master of Ceremonies at our First Annual Awards Banquet at the Medallion Hotel.
I would personally like to thank you for serving as Master of Ceremonies at our First Annual Awards Banquet at the Medallion Hotel.
Your approach provided the award recipients the extra recognition they deserve and earned.
Chris Supan
Houston Women's Business Council
Houston, Texas
Chris Supan
Houston Women's Business Council
Houston, Texas
Meeting Planner for Dell Computer, Roundrock, TX
I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I was absolutely blown away by your recent presentation at Dell Computer Corporation to the Employment Services group.
I have attended many motivational meetings/seminars and by far I enjoyed your presentation the most. Truly you are the "Ambassador of Fun" and YOU have made a difference for me!!
Laura Treiber
Dell Computer Payroll Operations
Roundrock, TX
Meeting Planner for Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, Houston, TX
"A Program Planners Dream!"
It's a program planners dream to turn the floor over to a distinguished speaker such as yourself, one whose delivery and wit is equal to his considerable knowledge.
Your evaluations were excellent once again. You were able to bring our Institute to a close with style and skill.
Timothy Broussard
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Houston, TX
It's a program planners dream to turn the floor over to a distinguished speaker such as yourself, one whose delivery and wit is equal to his considerable knowledge.
Your evaluations were excellent once again. You were able to bring our Institute to a close with style and skill.
Timothy Broussard
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Houston, TX
Meeting Planner for Northern California Regional Financial Planners, San Francisco, CA
"Great Ending to Our Great Conference!"
I wanted to let you know how much people LOVED your presentation at our Financial Planning Conference today.
I got to see all of the feedback sheets, and they were overwhelmingly 10's on almost every sheet I saw. People wrote how much fun and how energizing you were - a great ending to our great conference.
Laurie Nardone
Northern California Regional Financial Planners San Francisco, CA
Email: LSN55@pacbell.net
I wanted to let you know how much people LOVED your presentation at our Financial Planning Conference today.
I got to see all of the feedback sheets, and they were overwhelmingly 10's on almost every sheet I saw. People wrote how much fun and how energizing you were - a great ending to our great conference.
Laurie Nardone
Northern California Regional Financial Planners San Francisco, CA
Email: LSN55@pacbell.net
Meeting Planner for Meeting Planners International (MPI), San Antonio, TX
"What a Fun Evening!"
What a Fun evening . . . and what a fantastic presentation! Your contribution to our meeting was vital. Everyone had nothing but rave reviews for you!!
Christina Jones
Texas Hill Country Chapter of MPI
San Antonio, Texas
What a Fun evening . . . and what a fantastic presentation! Your contribution to our meeting was vital. Everyone had nothing but rave reviews for you!!
Christina Jones
Texas Hill Country Chapter of MPI
San Antonio, Texas
Meeting Planner for Noridian Mutual, Fargo, ND
"Every Day I Hear Someone Repeating Something You Said"
Thank you. I do not have words to say how much I enjoyed your 'presentation' you gave for the employees of Noridian Mutual in Fargo, ND.
I think you have made quite an affect on the employees here because every day I hear someone repeating something you said. Thank you again.
Lonnie Bonner
Noridian Mutual
Fargo, ND
Thank you. I do not have words to say how much I enjoyed your 'presentation' you gave for the employees of Noridian Mutual in Fargo, ND.
I think you have made quite an affect on the employees here because every day I hear someone repeating something you said. Thank you again.
Lonnie Bonner
Noridian Mutual
Fargo, ND
Meeting Planner for Enron Gas Services, Houston, TX
"45 Minutes in Complete Laughter and Fun ... Great Tips"
Not only did we spend 45 minutes in complete laughter and fun, but we brought back with us your great tips for enjoying work and life a little more.
'It's Gonna Be Right!"
Carol C. Haskins
Enron Gas Services
Houston, TX
Not only did we spend 45 minutes in complete laughter and fun, but we brought back with us your great tips for enjoying work and life a little more.
'It's Gonna Be Right!"
Carol C. Haskins
Enron Gas Services
Houston, TX
Meeting Planner for National Spirit Group, Dallas, TX
"The Response Was Outstanding"
TONY, YOU WERE TERRIFIC! The response was outstanding. I appreciate the personalization you did for our group. It made a difference. Thank you.
David Cottrell
Vice President of Sales
National Spirit Group, Ltd.
Dallas, Texas
TONY, YOU WERE TERRIFIC! The response was outstanding. I appreciate the personalization you did for our group. It made a difference. Thank you.
David Cottrell
Vice President of Sales
National Spirit Group, Ltd.
Dallas, Texas
Meeting Planner for Socorro ISD, El Paso, TX
"Heard Nothing But Good Comments!"
I have heard nothing but good comments today on your presentation. I feel that all of us went away from your workshop with new enthusiasm, some good methods for handling stress and a feeling of warmth toward our fellow workers.
R. Jerry Barber, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Socorro ISD
El Paso, Texas.
Superintendent, Socorro ISD
El Paso, Texas.
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