Keynote Speaker for the US Bankruptcy Courts

As the Keynote Speaker for this event, I can tell you ONE group that is busier than ever before in our so called "economic depression".  Yup, the US Bankruptcy courts!  And hey, they need some uplifting now and then after dealing with these things that could certainly tend to drain on brain.

What was encouraging to me? The fact that I wouldn't have realized this government agency would take a hard focus on how they serve themselves and their clients better. We all need that lift sometimes and I hope everyone takes a break sometimes to work on them.  Not FOCUS on yourself, that's just being the selfish people we already are most of the time.  I mean, take a moment to stop and look at who we are, what we do, and what we can do differently to improve.

While I brought the "STOP Meeting Expectations" program, fellow speaker and expert teamwork presenter Mark Henson, brought the teamwork component. It was a phenomenal fit with incredible results. Mark is the Chief Imagination Officer of Sparkspace, the most unique conference center in Columbus, Ohio.

Jon Petz
Motivational & inspirational keynote speaker
Bore No More!
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Co-Director for Big Wish Gala featuring Rascal Flatts

With Colleen as the Master of Ceremonies and me as the Live auctioneer, script writer, stage and "emotion" director, we made something AMAZING happen for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The 2010 Big Wish Gala featuring country music superstars Rascal Flatts.  Such a honor to be asked back to the event for the second year. Certainly a highlight of my career and one that I look forward to helping expand.

Imagine constructing this incredible glass tent on the 50 yard line of the prized buckeye stadium field. Then fill it with the best decor, food and talented event production and event management team imaginable. In addition, bring in Broadway superstar Jessica Grove to grant a Broadway wish for a darling little girl who wants to dance on Broadway. Then bring to the stage, none other than Country Music Superstars; Rascal Flatts for an awesome private performance.  What more could you want?

How about raising over $760,000 in the process!


It costs $6,000 to grant a wish for the Make-A-Wish organization and this was an effort to catch up on the backlog of wishes that this organization is facing. Kids that need something to look forward to and allow themselves to be superstar for a day, a week or take their dream trip or experience. The outpouring of support from Central Ohio was sensational.

I worked closely with PageTech LTD (Live Event producer) and Destinations by Design (Event planner and management) to script an evening for the master of ceremony and all celebrities in attendance that allowed every guest to understand the importance of why they were there, how they could help and also feel a part of the success the night had to offer. I then took to the stage to begin a live auction like no other. It included a special visit from Rascal Flatts to the stage as we huddled up and talked about an ultimate fan package we could offer amongst other one of a kind items. The photo here is the four of us (I'm hiding in the middle there) deciding that the winner would also be allowed to put the gel in Gary's (lead singer) hair the night they choose to go to the concert anywhere in the country. (Of course with backstage passes, autographed guitar and VIP access).

It was an awesome experience for me to be a part of it and to raise over $300,000 between the life auction  components I hosted.  Special thanks to Make-A-Wish of Central Ohio and all of the inredible children and families they help support, encourage and allow to dream.....

To learn more about Make-A-Wish or to help support please visit their website at www.Wish.org

Master of Ceremonies for Awards Banquet

Bore No More!  As I say, quote (and trademark...hah!). Thanks again to MPI member Carol, for allowing me to be the awards ceremony emcee for a great event . We had 1000+ attendees for the awards ceremony for the Kettering Health Network.  We had more awards this year then last year and we still completed it within two hours, which used to take over three hours.  But that's my job!  Planning and consulting on the flow of traffic (even for the award which had 186 honorees), the transitions, the engagement factors in between awards and keeping it on time.  WHEW!  A lot to take in, but a dream event when it all happens liked planned.

Special thanks to Denny and the Markey's team as well. Overall great production!

I look forward to next year!  We got some great video, stay tuned and hopefully I will have permission to publish. It was hysterical!

Bore No More!
Jon Petz - Master of Ceremonies

Motivational Keynote speaker for top Franchise Organization

Finishing the day as the Keynote speaker for one of Inc Magazines top rated franchises, PLUS, putting me up at the fancy Hyatt at Coconut Point...makes Jon a happy man.
Special thanks to Pam for helping make that happen and for putting together a fabulous corporate special event for their annual meeting of franchisees.
It was a great audience who has been through a lot these past couple of years, like so many, but who also understands that sometimes you roll with the punches. Then you get up, get innovative and keep outside the box to make something happen with the pride and passion you know.

Also special thanks to Richard, Bruce and Joel who both assisted with pre-event and during event information and fun. Enjoy the Boring Meetings Suck book and Unlocking The Secrets DVD's. I know you'll enjoy them.

Thanks Fabrion !

Jon Petz
Bore No More

Motivational speaker
Master of Ceremonies
Corporate Magician
www.JonPetz.com