What Clients Are Saying

TESTIMONIALS

A successful keynote isn’t just about the speaker—it’s about their impact on the audience. Steve does more than provide priceless business insights. He also motivates, empowers, and powerfully inspires audiences to become great. Here are just a few quotes from impressed hosts and audience members:

“The response has been tremendous! Your presentation was so enjoyable and interactive, which made it even more conducive to learn and reaffirming.”

**Lori Hall, Scheduling Coordinator, Southwest Airlines**

“Your presentation so greatly motivated our people that during the following week we set all kinds of records, which included opening new accounts. I have had success story after success story from many of my people.”

**Ron Cooper, President, Nexxus**

“To sum it up, YOU WERE GREAT! The comments ranged from, ‘Funny,’ ‘Bright,’ ‘Motivational’ to ‘Lots of good ideas’ and ‘Best Speaker we’ve had in a long time.”

**Vance Albrecht, District Manager, Century 21**

“Your training has been very helpful in developing the kind of people who are able to provide excellence service.”

**Todd Meier, Dealer, Rodger Meier Cadillac**

“I think everyone got something positive out of the session. I know from watching the room it held all of our interest. We feel like you have our company interest at heart. Thanks for a great effort.”

John Sher, President, Adleta Corporation

“Your workshop played to a ‘full house’ every time. Your overall rating was 4.6 on a scale of 1 – 5, 5 being ‘Exceptional.”

**Mary Pebley, Business Education Director, ABWA**

“Your remarks were inspiring and generated quite a lot of positive feedback from our Southwest State agencies. From the amount of interest shown by our attendees, I am sure that you are aware that you were a highlight of our conference.”

**Donald E. Arnette, Sr. Regional Director, Food Stamp Program, USDA**

“You were wonderful! The comments from the attendees ranged from great to fantastic!”

**Kathleen Terrell, Director of Education, MetroTex**

“Steve has been fantastic! This was BY FAR the most I’ve learned at a Hyundai “Training” course.”

**Michael Stedem, Dealer Principle, Hyundai of Slidell**

“I wish we had been able to spend the entire day with you!”

**Darrell Chambers, Principal, Law Magnet School, Dallas ISD**

“The evaluation comments ranged from ‘Excellent’ to ‘Terrific’ to ‘that was the best training we’ve offered to date.”

**Catherine Hubbard, Education/Training Committee Chair, Junior League of Collin County**

mansfield area.png — “Your presentation was very direct and to the point with the ‘meat’ of success motivation and personal development!”

**Amanda M. Miller, President + CEO, Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce**

“Your motivational drive is so powerful that it is actually contagious!”

**Beverly Zigmond, VP of Administration**, Pi Sigma Epsilon

“Thank you so much for last night. What a terrific evening. I’ve had so many emails this morning from guests saying how impressed they were with our speaker! It’s been wonderful working with you and I look forward to staying in touch.”

**Greg Patterson, Director of Development, Water Tower Theatre**

“This morning's workshop was just what the ‘doctor’ ordered. You were even better than you use to be and you use to be great.”

Sherryl Wesson, Sales Manager, Ebby Halliday Realtors

”I wanted to take a moment to tell you that your session today was Excellent! Every time I talk to you I learn something. You are amazing!”

**Rhonda Ogden, National Business Travel Sales Manager, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts**

“Steve, thanks so much for conducting the seminar this morning. I heard nothing but high praise from the attendees.”

**Jim Hanophy, CEO, Operation Kindness**

“I received great feedback from the audience – and these guys have seen a lot of sales trainers. One guy actually worked for Zig Ziglar – and he commented that he thought you were great.”

**Doug Ritter, CEO**, **USFI Marketing Solutions**

“You got a 10 across the board from everyone there. They said you were the best speaker to date. Thanks again for your help. You made my day.”

**King White, CEO, Site Selection Group**

“A ton of positive feedback.”

**Mike Fay, VP, Corporate Development, Merritt Hawkins**

“Thank you for your efforts in enhancing the Fort Worth hospitality sales team’s skills and thought processes moving forward. You kept the ball rolling and had a laser focus on the goals and objectives we discussed before the workshop. I’m fully confident that our team is better off today and will implement many of these ideas into their future efforts.”

**John Cychol, Vice President, Meeting Sales, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau**

“Your delivery focused beautifully and held the attention of your entire audience. Many were making notes and were discussing the various elements of your presentation among each other after the meeting was over. The strength of our programs over the years has been folks with a “Passion” who know so well how to share that passion with our membership and you fit the description beautifully well.”

**Frank McLaughlin, Chairman, McSearch Personnel Consultants, Rotary International**

“You drew a great crowd and the feedback that I heard from everyone has been very positive! You are a fabulous speaker- so much that I felt a jolt of energy and passion when I woke up today, and I believe it is you that I have to thank. So thank you, for your inspiration and motivation.”

**Robyn Lehrman, SVP Membership**, **DJCC**

“Thanks for all the great work with these guys Steve. I appreciate your enthusiasm and flexibility. And thanks for the question – ‘you want 100% of their business, right?’ Turns out many of the sales folks answered that question just as badly, and ‘we want it all’ is turning into sort of an anthem here. Nice addition that I wasn't expecting, and I wouldn't have recognized it you hadn't asked the managers.”

**Lisa Bage, Senior Vice-President, Unitrin Specialty**

“Your "Relentless Performance" keynote was more than I expected and very timely! Days later, your call-to action still has me and my team continuously taking steps and making adjustments to reach our goals. I have noticed that it impacted more than just our sales team. It made a big impression on our accounting and property management teams too. Thanks so much!”

Erik Fulkerson, President, Crest Commercial Real Estate, Inc.

united healthcare.png — “Steve’s insight and passion around “Relentless Performance” is a jolt of energy! Steve goes beyond just talk, he shares tips and tactics to develop habits and improve individual accountability by changing daily habits and attitudes.”

Scott Flannery, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of North Texas and Oklahoma

“Steve has a unique ability to motivate and inspire a Relentless Performance in the turbulent world of sales! Through his life-sized examples of real people overcoming adversity and distractions in many forms, Steve underscores the mindset and practices that lead to ultimate success. Our audience left feeling uplifted and encouraged to “own it, then own it” on their journey to a Relentless Performance!”

Chris Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Capital Title

“Steve’s commitment to continual self-improvement is exemplified through his latest “Relentless Performance” coaching session. It is a great way to help with team building and getting employees to focus on their goals.”

**King R. White,** Chief Executive Officer, Site Selection Group

"Steve’s message is not only inspiring, but he’s an exceptional story teller. He ties his message to real life situations that make them come to life. Very positive feedback from all that were there."

Margo Costello, President/CEO, Riverway Business Services, Inc.

“Steve Klein is my “go to” source to help motivate my sales team. My former sales manager had Steve as a regular guest speaker at our sales meetings and once I assumed the role of sales manager, he was the first person I called to coach me in the new position. He continues to inspire me and my sales team, along with the Realtors we serve in the most “Relentless” of ways! Thanks Steve!”

**Janet Allen, Senior Vice President, Republic Title of Texas, Inc.**

“Steve has been a guest speaker at two of our all-agency, HCK2U Continuing Education sessions. Both of his key notes were
engaging, timely and well-received by our entire staff. Steve’s authentic and charismatic approach, paired with his
amazing story-telling skills have been the perfect match for our organization.”

**Heather Capps, President & CEO, HCK2 Partners**

“We appreciate you conducting two seminars for us. “Relentless Performance” is full of energy!! Highly recommend. We received amazing feedback from all attendees. They were impressed with you as a speaker, your motivation was contagious and they loved your story telling!! Thank you Steve!”

**Nancy Prine, Head of Culture & Employee Engagement, Humach**