FIVE STAR Spotlight - KC Showcase Issue - Check out our line up - Showcase is THIS Wednesday, 11/10/10!

We recently worked on our 17,000th event with our incredible group of clients! We have been blessed with the opportunity to work with everyone from Fortune 500 to small businesses, national and state associations, governmental agencies, educational institutions and non-profits from around the US and in 25 countries around the world. We appreciate all of you and will continue to work hard so we never take any of you for granted. You are the reason we’re here and we can only say “Thank You!” On Wednesday, November 10th, in Overland Park, Kansas - we will be hosting our next LIVE Speakers Showcase and you are cordially invited to attend! This will be our biggest showcase of the year and we have a great lineup of speakers as you’ll see below. If you haven't already registered, please do so. (There is no cost to attend the Showcase.) Whether you are registered or not, check out our list of our featured showcase talent! Let us know if you have questions (or would like more information) on any of the speakers/entertainers highlighted. If you have a specific need in mind that is not being presented at the showcase, do not hesitate to ask for help. Looking forward to another successful Showcase & great last quarter of 2010! Steve Gardner, CEO FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers sgardner@fivestarspeakers.com 913.648.6480 . . . . . SHOWCASE EMCEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Bloom A professional emcee who has hosted hundreds of corporate events and headlined at as many of the nation’s top comedy clubs, Scott can custom tailor his unique brand of showmanship to meet your needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Los Angeles, California FEE RANGE: $13,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio], please visit Scott Bloom's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Drum Cafe The Drum Cafe is a unique consulting and entertainment company that uses a hands-on approach (literally) to teamwork, learning, and motivation that, simply put, relates what it takes to make music to the dynamics of working together in an organization It's a program that is experienced and felt. A musical background is not required as the transformation that occurs between the music as being 'wrong' and the music as being 'right' is easily understood by everyone despite their musical sensibilities. And because music is a universal language, it transcends those barriers, traditional or otherwise, that tend to come between us professionally as well as personally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Texas, New York, Georgia, California FEE RANGE: Prices based on Program Fee + Production Costs related to number of delegates and location. Check with your FIVE STAR Account Executive for a for custom quote. Ranges starting at $3,500 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit The Drum Cafe's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Harrison Sam Harrison speaks and provides workshops on idea-sparking topics – and he speaks from experience. Throughout his career, Sam has banked on his creativity for success, whether developing new products and promotional events or devising marketing techniques and brand partnerships. His energetic, real-world talks and seminars on creative process, brainstorming, finding inspiration, pitching ideas and other innovative topics receive rave reviews from audiences throughout North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Atlanta, Georgia FEE RANGE: Keynote: $5,000+; Half-Day: $7,500+; Full-Day:$10,000+ [+travel & expenses] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Sam Harrison's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonnie Curtis Bonnie Curtis has been making movies for 20 years--15 of which were spent at the side of Steven Spielberg. After working with Spielberg on Hook and Jurassic Park, she became a Production Associate on Schindler’s List and served as Associate Producer on The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Amistad. In 1998 she Co-Produced the epic blockbuster Saving Private Ryan, for which she received the “Producer of the Year” award from the Producers Guild of America. Next came A.I. Artificial Intelligence followed in 2002 by Minority Report, starring Tom Cruise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Los Angeles, California FEE RANGE: Keynote: $5,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Bonnie Curtis's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Civillico Jeff Civillico is a Las Vegas based headline entertainer who blends his perfected art of juggling with friendly audience interaction and insane amounts of energy. With his “Comedy in Action” show, he was recently named a finalist at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. His credits on the strip include V: The Ultimate Variety Show, Amazed, Nathan Burton, and The Improv at Harrah’s, to name a few. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Las Vegas, Nevada FEE RANGE: Entertainment Keynote: $4,000*; Team-Building Juggling Workshop: $3,000*; Together: $5,000* [*all-inclusive] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Jeff Civillico's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mack Dryden Considered by many to be one of the funniest motivational speakers in the country today, Mack Dryden has survived everything from the sharks of showbiz, to bouts with two different types of cancer, to a terrifying stay in an African prison—and lived to tell inspiring, motivating and hilarious stories about it all. In addition to being an electrifying motivational speaker and hilarious emcee, Mack is a comedian/actor/writer who has appeared on numerous television shows, in several feature films and whose writing and voice are heard on more than 500 radio stations every week... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Los Angeles, California FEE RANGE: Keynote: $5,750+; Cancer Events: $3,500+ [+ Hotel & Meals] SHOWCASE FEE SPECIAL: [FOR SHOWCASE ATTENDEES]: If booked by January 10, 2011 [60 days after] - 15% OFF FEE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Mack Dryden's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Richter Sam Richter is an internationally recognized expert on sales & marketing. His award-winning experience includes building innovative technology, sales, & marketing programs for start-up companies and some of the world's most famous brands. From a Gold Medal at the International Film Festival to a Codie Award—the “Oscars” of the software industry, Sam’s wide range of experiences make him a hit and highly relevant for any audience. He was even previously a finalist for Inc. Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year. Sam’s most recent top-selling book, "Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling" is now in multiple editions and has won numerous awards... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Minneapolis, Minnesota FEE RANGE: Keynote/Full-Day: $7,500+ Travel SHOWCASE FEE SPECIAL: [FOR SHOWCASE ATTENDEES]: If booked by December 10, 2010 [30 days after] - $1,000 OFF FEE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Sam Richter's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen McCullough Keynote speaker, Karen McCullough opens conferences, meetings & minds. Her clients call her, "A Shot of Energy" and she is the most fun you'll ever have learning! You will be entertained, inspired & prepared for the future. Karen studies workplace treads and develops creative solutions that help people work together in harmony. Her goal is to help you be more productive, stimulate innovation, and increase profits. In a world that is becoming increasingly disconnected Karen’s work fills an immediate need to bridge the communication and generation gap by focusing on the solutions found in technology, social media, personal branding and the opportunities of change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Houston, Texas FEE RANGE: Keynote: $6,500+; Half-Day: $7,500+; Full-Day: $9,500+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Karen McCullough's webpage.

FIVE STAR Speakers is your ticket to a meeting audiences will LOVE and a message they will LIVE! Whatever the topic, the industry, the audience, the budget, or the time line ... we know the proven players who will make you look great! We Speak to Your Success! This SPECIAL issue of Spotlight highlights our fantastic Fall Showcase line-up! If you have not yet registered as our guest at NO cost, you can go here to get all the details & register for our November 10th Showcase in Kansas City! Harvest Productions (our Showcase partner & sponsor) is an AMAZING production & audio/visual company that always delivers the highest quality, provides top-notch service, has one of the top reputations in creativity, and brings VALUE to every event they work on! Not only is Harvest a great deal for one of the most reputable companies in their field, but you will truly be amazed & satisfied with their work! For more information or to have them bid your next event, please contact Bill Hartnett, VP Production Services at: 816.483.3889x102 or bhartnett@harvestproductionsinc.com. SPECIAL: If you submit a production/AV bid and choose Harvest as your solution, you will receive a 15% DISCOUNT! (mention this FIVE STAR ad to receive your discount!)   . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Gilliland, CSP Steve is one of the most in-demand and top rated speakers in North America. He has been working with meeting planners and speakers bureaus since 1999 to entertain, educate and inspire audiences all over the world. Recognized by his peers as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, his appeal transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. Steve's interactive and entertaining style helps audiences connect and relate as he shows them how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. He speaks to more than 250,000 people a year and has shared the platform with numerous dignitaries! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Charlotte, North Carolina FEE RANGE: Kenote: (up to 6 hours): $8,500+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Steve Gilliland's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Lee A former five-time Canadian amateur wrestling champion & schoolteacher who had an unrelenting passion for entertaining & empowering people. He took a childhood interest in magic and a fascination with visualization and transformed himself from classroom instructor into a comedic hypnotist and mind-power expert. Wayne found a new way to educate people about the power of the mind by spreading his philosophy that Life is MAGIC™ and has used hypnosis to excite, entertain and mesmerize thousands of audiences across North America. [over 2500 shows, hypnotizing over 25,000 people] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada FEE RANGE: Comedy Hypnosis Show: $6,000+; Motivational Keynote: $6,000+; Combination (both): $8,000+; Half-Day: $8,000+ (essentially a combo program, but can customize); Full-Day: $12,000+ (this would include a show & a workshop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Wayne Lee's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Bob Solsbery Jim Bob Solsbery is a humorous Keynote Speaker with over 20 years experience. He has a unique mix of down-home humor and uptown content which appeals to people from small towns, corporate boardrooms and everywhere in between. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Houston, Texas FEE RANGE: Keynote: $5,000+; Half-day fee: $6,500 SHOWCASE FEE SPECIAL: [FOR SHOWCASE ATTENDEES]: If booked by December 10, 2010 [30 days after] - $1,000 OFF FEE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Jim Bob Solsbery's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valorie Burton A personal and executive coach who has served hundreds of clients in 40 states and 7 countries, Valorie Burton is the author of five books on personal development, including How Did I Get So Busy?, Listen to Your Life, and What’s Really Holding You Back? She is deeply committed to helping people be more resilient so they can thrive in life and work. She helps readers and audiences get unstuck, be more productive, and live with balance and purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Atlanta, Georgia FEE RANGE: Keynote: $9,750+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Valorie Burton's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kit Grant Kit's "Expand Your Comfort Zone" & "Taking Personal Responsibility" messages will propel your people to even higher levels of accomplishment. Kit’s dynamic style combined with humor has positively influenced thousands of people in 15 countries on 4 continents to implement strategies that impact both personal and professional success. Your people receive a fast-paced, fun program providing them with tools to take immediate action and achieve the results they deserve...TODAY! [Warning! Some laughter is permitted during his presentations.] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Fee Includes Travel) FEE RANGE: Keynote up to Full-Day: $10,500 + hotel SHOWCASE FEE SPECIAL: [FOR SHOWCASE ATTENDEES]: If booked by December 10, 2010 [30 days after] - $1,000 OFF FEE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Kit Grant's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric O'Shea Eric O’Shea has appeared on NBC and VH-1! He has over 4-million hits on YouTube! He was nominated for the "2010 National College Comedian of the Year". Eric got a rave review from Mr. Steven Spielberg. Eric has performed live in L.A. on the E! Network with Betty White at the "Creative Emmy Awards!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: New York, New York | Scottsdale, Arizona FEE RANGE: Keynote: $6,000 + travel & hotel SHOWCASE FEE SPECIAL: [FOR SHOWCASE ATTENDEES]: If booked by December 10, 2010 [30 days after] - $500 OFF FEE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Eric O'Shea's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Boles Eric Boles is the President of The Game Changers in Lakewood, WA. The Game Changers is a training & development company dedicated to maximizing the human asset. Eric is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and consultant to leading companies such as Starbucks Coffee, NASA, Alaska Airlines, Dunkin Donuts, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and the US Army Rangers. Prior to becoming an authority on Leadership, Teamwork, & Change Management, Eric learned many principles of high performance from his experience playing in the NFL for the New York Jets & the Green Bay Packers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Seattle, Washington FEE RANGE: Keynote: up to 2 hrs: $7,500; Half-Day: up to 4 hrs: $8,500; Full-Day: up to 7 hrs: $9,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Eric Boles's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Ray, CSP Known as the "Attitude Adjustor", Michelle is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, author & seminar leader who demonstrates a deep understanding of the consequences of low morale and ineffective leadership in the workplace. Born in Australia, Michelle began her career in the media industry during the recession of the early 80's. She was once told by management that she "didn't have what it takes" to succeed in the business world. With self- doubt and a lack of mentors, Michelle was inspired to move up the management ladder to self-employment; creating her own successful international business. She speaks passionately about self – actualization, the importance of outstanding leadership in the multigenerational workplace & the responsibility of positive communication & influence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: British Columbia, Canada FEE RANGE: Keynote: $7,000* ; Half-Day: $9,500* [*plus hotel & meals] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Michelle Ray's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Eschrich In his riveting and inspirational book Courage for the Rest of Us, author, speaker, entrepreneur & former member of the U.S. National Bobsled Team Jim Eschrich gives new meaning to the word "courage." Some see courage as a Tarzan moment...beating your chest and shouting out for all to hear. But for Jim, passion is how you access your courage. By being passionate about something, being true to who and what you are - your passion grabs courage and says, "Let's do this!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Kansas City, Missouri FEE RANGE: Keynote: $3,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Jim Eschrich's webpage. . . . . . SHOWCASE SPEAKER & RECEPTION PIANIST. . . . . . Theresa Behenna Australian born Theresa Behenna is an award-winning motivational speaker, internationally acclaimed pianist, author, emcee, recording artist & totally unrelated to Olivia Newton John! Laid off from her office job during a recession Down Under, Theresa began playing piano anywhere that paid and ended up touring the world. She has appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious venues before celebrities such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Matt Lauer, Elton John, Princess Grace, ‘James Bond’ and President Bush. In 2006 Coca Cola chose her to perform at the Winter Olympics in Italy where she became the world’s only pianist to bring back a gold medal! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRAVELS FROM: Houston, Texas FEE RANGE: Keynote: (up to 60 minutes): $6,500 [Inside Texas: $5,000 | In Houston: $4,000] [Full fees booked include airfare & one one extra service (i.e. piano entertainment or emcee within 24 hours of keynote)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For more information [or to read full bio],  please visit Theresa Behenna's webpage.