Back to the Customer: How Marketing Will Change Over the Next Decade

With 20 years experience in non-profits, the world’s best media agencies, and on the client-side of business strategy, Richard presents audiences with the latest in consumer behavior and provides key opportunities focus on the one thing that never changes: the customer.

Marketing & Business Strategy Keynote

OVERVIEW

For years, marketers have sold to customers: “I have what you need!” That has forever changed, and marketing and business leaders need to get prepared for the drastic shift towards consumer-power. This rapidly changing environment means organizations must prepare to go back to the future: and the future is customers. From customer service to advertising, the times are a changin’. In this detailed keynote, Richard presents how businesses can get in front of the trends and lead instead of follow.

OBJECTIVES

  • Discover the elements of brand trust, and as a result, what makes strong, lasting brands

  • Gain insight into upcoming trends & opportunities

  • Uncover the potential next steps in consumer behavior

  • Unleash the creative potential in thinking and doing

 
Richard always keeps the big picture in mind. He dreams big dreams and has a very meaningful vision for this world. Whether he’s writing or speaking, this vision and hope come though - and it’s inspiring to watch.
— Sam Davidson, Business Owner & Serial Entrepreneur

Business Insights

 

“Richard spoke to our students about how Anything is Possible, and the messages that he conveyed were timely and purposeful. I appreciated how he used personal stories to drive home the points that hard work, dedication, perseverance, and attitude can and will help you achieve your goals - both personally and professionally. He is an exceptional speaker that left us all feeling optimistic and uplifted.”

— Anna Jordal, Education and Business Event Manager, Waukee APEX (Innovation & Learning Center)

“Richard always keeps the big picture in mind. He dreams big dreams and has a very meaningful vision for this world. Whether he’s writing or speaking, this vision and hope come though - and it’s inspiring to watch.”

— Sam Davidson
Business Owner & Serial Entrepreneur

“Richard always keeps the big picture in mind. He dreams big dreams and has a very meaningful vision for this world. Whether he’s writing or speaking, this vision and hope come though - and it’s inspiring to watch.”

— Mary Schissel
Director, Mason City Youth Task Force

 

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