Testimonials


Some of our client testimonials...

Your energy and practical life examples really captivated the audience. I appreciate that you took the time to educate yourself about the Group Insurance business so that you could relate your presentation to the realities we are facing. You dealt with the topic of change in a humorous yet meaningful way and your remarks set the tone for the remainder of the conference. We received excellent feedback from your program. 

~ John McGrath, Vice-President, The Prudential Insurance Company of America


Ira was awesome. He got a standing ovation at the end. Ira was fantastic! Thank you (addressed to the bureau that booked Ira) for sending us the BEST!!! He was wonderful. Everyone loved him and his style was perfect for the audience, time and theme.

~ Donna Fields, Vice-President, BellSouth


Thank you so much for a FANTASTIC presentation! You would be very pleased to know that just about every speaker we had said, “…and as Ira said…” You were a huge hit with everyone! Your comments were right on the money, and you delivered them with such high energy. I am terrifically pleased! 

~ Jeanne Sowa, Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Corporate Relations, Easter Seals


Ira has a unique knack for engaging an audience. And while the audience is engaged, he educates them. One thing you can be guaranteed with Ira is that you never know what he's going to do next. He is an incredibly dynamic and knowledgeable speaker.

~ Chuck O'Dell, Division President, Marriott


If Ira Blumenthal could pitch, field, and bat as well as he communicates, I'd own his contract for the Detroit Tigers. He's destined for the speakers Hall of Fame.

~ Mike Ilitch, Founder and Chairman, Little Caesars; Owner, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings


Here it is ten days later and I am still energized by your presentation. How the heck do you do that on a regular basis? What kind of vitamins are you taking? I think you could tell by the extended ovation that you were well received by the footwear executives.

~ Barbara Singer, Vice President of Communications, Footwear Industries of America


Ira Blumenthal is a man from the future. Some people recommend out-of-the-box thinking and positioning. Ira lives out-of-the-box and is an expert in challenging conventional wisdom in both his counseling and presenting . . .

~ Ira C. Herbert, Former President-North American Business Sector, The Coca-Cola Company


You have single-handedly given this course a distinctive image on campus. 'Is Ira coming this year?', is the familiar phrase. You belong in the classroom. As a business executive, you play an extraordinary role in bridging the gap between the campus and the world of work.

~ Dr. John W. Allen, Professor, Michigan State University


Your session was outstanding and you managed to provide sound practical advice while being very entertaining. 

~ Tony Boutelle, President/CEO, Credit Union Direct Lending


I just wanted to thank you for the outstanding presentation you gave at the AAdvantage “All-American Game of the Season” for American Airlines and our partners… We truly appreciated all the time and effort that went into this customized presentation. 

~ Jeff Zidell, Vice-President, AAdvantage Marketing Programs, American Airlines


We were honored to have you speak at our summit. Your presentation was astounding. It is always a pleasure to hear you speak. Your dynamic personality coupled with your outstanding knowledge base is, to say the least, inspiring. 

~ John Metz, Chairman and CEO, Metz and Assoc


Thanks again for the dynamic presentations you shared with the audience at the Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Our “Strategic Alliances” workshop and “Change is Inevitable Growth is Optional” keynote were enthusiastically received. Not only did you deliver an amazing array of valuable insights, you did it with excitement, energy and good humor.

~Joe David Rice, Director of Arkansas Tourism


Your passion and knowledge of the subject of branding was exactly what the President requested. You gave attendees a fresh outlook on major trends in branding. You provided tools to take back and use right away in both their business and personal life.

~ Donna Boggs, Associate Director, California Seed Association


Thank you for making the 2014-2015 Director’s Conference a SUCCESS! You reinforced our message through your presentation. You ignited the room with your presence and did a fantastic job motivating the attendees to go back to their systems and make things happen!

~ Shani Hall, Georgia School Nutrition Specialist


I want to thank you for an outstanding job and compliment you for researching our issues, concerns, and successes and applying them to our everyday work life. This allowed our diverse membership to all relate to what you shared with us and apply it in our own lives. I would highly recommend any industry to utilize your services!

~ Jonathan Dickl, President of the Tennessee School Nutrition Association

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