Scott Friedman is a humorous speaker and author with a valuable message. Scott teaches audiences to open their minds through laughter, while sharing "how to" techniques and practical ideas. He illustrates an approach to becoming a victor of change instead of a victim. Scott has earned the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation, the highest earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association, and served as NSA’s 2004-2005 National President. He also served on the national board of directors for Camp To Belong, a non-profit organization dedicated to reuniting siblings in foster care. With a degree in Marketing and a minor in Psychology from Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Scott worked as marketing director for a national food chain, and as a top salesperson for AB Hirschfeld Press, the largest printing company west of the Mississippi. Subsequently, as Marketing Director of SpeechMasters, a Denver company that trains lawyers, public speakers and executives in effective presentation skills, Scott doubled its business by carving out new market niches while, at the same time, receiving acclaimed speech training. Scott became a full-time professional speaker in 1986, and has been sharing practical ideas and 'how to' techniques on change, sales, customer service and humor ever since. Scott Friedman has discovered a way to instantly connect with almost any audience, regardless of age, creed, or gender. "Humor creates an immediate bond," says Scott. With the precision of a surgeon, Scott uses humor to remove negative, non-productive feelings and install a positive, fresh approach towards work, relationships, and life! He is the author of "Using Humor for a Change, 101 Clever Ideas to 'Lighten Up' the Workload," and "Punchlines, Pitfalls and Powerful Programs - 10 Surefire Ways of Adding Humor to Your Presentations." Scott has also co-authored of four other books. Titles Connecting With Customers The Best Way to Predict the Future Is to Create It Using Humor for a Change A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sale Making Your Personal Brand More Memorable and Marketable Punchlines, Pitfalls and Powerful Programs: 10 Surefire Ways of Adding Humor to Your Presentations How to Hold an Audience Without a Rope Just a Spoonful of Humor So You Think You're Funny: Enhancing Communication with Humor What's So Funny About Being Single? Topics Humor, Sales, Customer Service, Change, Motivation, Communication Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $5,000 - $7,499 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State CO Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.