Joe is an outstanding presenter and an exceptional human being. His strong values and unwavering integrity along with his intelligence and skills as a speaker make his presentations dynamic, thought-provoking and results-oriented. I am honored to know Joe and it my great pleasure to provide this unequivocal endorsement of
his services!

Minaz Abji

Executive Vice President Asset Management

Host Marriott Corporation

Joe has consistently demonstrated a willingness and ability to improve the quality of people's lives. He has developed a reputation for delivering highcontent programs that inspire as well as entertain.

Stephen R. Covey

Author

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

In the past decade, we have utilized Joe's services to present to our executive team, our management team, and our sales team. Joe consistently helps us improve our performance through his focus on principles, practices, and priorities.

Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President

Sales and Marketing

Carnival Cruise Lines

Joe's input and insight have been a phenomenal contribution to our company. He has helped us plan for our future growth, develop our management staff, reduce employee turnover and improve customer service. Joe is a dynamic presenter and a trusted resource for business growth.

Paul Khoury and Bill Crooks

Owners

PB&J Restaurants

Today in the marketplace the need is great for a higher standard of living for many people, but the need is infinitely greater for a higher quality of life. For those who are interested in a higher quality of life, Joe Calhoon is a man who can, and does, share timeless principles in a most acceptable manner, so that you know you are hearing the things you not only want to hear, but the things you need to hear, as well. He touches all the bases.

Zig Ziglar

Author

See You At The Top

Joe took the time to get to know our people and our business. He made an instant connection, engaged the audience, and delivered an enlightening presentation that touched our heads and hearts. We will use Joe's services again. Other growth-oriented companies will benefit by doing the same.

Cindy Bradford Smith

Manager, Conference and Travel Services, Southern Company

Alabama Power

A day with Joe will change the way you think about your role in business and life. His conversational speaking style immediately put our managers and executives at ease, creating an interactive environment which kept us all on the edge of our seats. Joe's upbeat and optimistic approach encouraged us to push the boundaries in our professional lives and inspired us towards greatness in our personal lives; and he showed us how to prioritize the two. Joe is a pleasure to work with and we look forward to working with him again.

Larry Broughton

Owner

Broughton Hospitality

Joe is an excellent presenter. By using a blend of knowledge, humor and group dynamics, Joe pulls the best out of people and gets extraordinary results out of
a meeting.

Bob Buford

Founder of Leadership Network and Halftime

Author of Finishing Well and Halftime

Joe is my champion. He lives from his heart with a great deal of passion and purpose. His transparency and willingness to change inspires others to do the same. I am blessed and honored to be his wife and partner. Joe is also very intense and can be difficult to live with at times. Please hire him so we can get a break around here!

Diane Calhoon

Joe's Wife

Joe Calhoon powerfully relates to diverse audiences with an encouraging style, well-documented content, and compassionate honesty. He has also mastered the art of leadership development and organizational performance. Joe is a person I trust.

Carey Casey

CEO

National Center for Fathering

Joe Calhoon is one of the world's most impactful speakers. His use of real stories to teach the "why" and "how" of professional (and personal) success have helped us be the #1 store of 147 USA stores for 17 of 19 years.

Mark & Mimi Comfort

Owners

Cruise Holidays of Kansas City

We are experiencing significant improvements in employee attitude, motivation and productivity. Joe Calhoon is a world-class catalyst for effective business growth.

Doug Hall, RVP

Marketing & Sales West Region

Marriott Vacation Club

Over the years we have utilized Joe's speaking services to address groups of 25 to 1200-with equally satisfying results. Joe reads his audience extremely well. Through his extraordinary story telling ability, he teaches lessons that drive behavior change and motivate higher levels of performance.

Sylvia Hanks, Vice President

Human Resources

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

If you are seeking to make a lasting impact, look to Joe Calhoon! He always leads with integrity and personal warmth which facilitates his outstanding content.

Lloyd L. Hill

Ex-Chairman & CEO

Applebee's International

A good speaker moves you to do more; a great speaker moves you to be more. Joe Calhoon is one of America's great speakers because he touches both the heart and the mind.

Charles "Tremendous" Jones

Author

Life is Tremendous

I've known Joe and worked with him for nearly 20 years. His committed, quality service to Hallmark has helped us develop our leaders and improve organizational performance. Joe is always well-prepared, enthusiastic in his presentation, and deeply concerned about the well-being of his clients.

Acey Lampe

Communications and Training Manager

Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Joe did an excellent job. He was friendly, professional, accessible, and very easy to work with. Our members were extremely enthusiastic about his presentation and his book - he was the highlight of our conference.

Laura Landwirth

Executive Director

Colorado Association of Homes & Services for the Aging

You are a conference organizer's dream. You show up early, get to know the group, are well organized to the max and pay attention to the small detail. All this, while delivering superb content. Wow…

Edward W. McLaughlin

Associate Professor of Marketing

Cornell University

A leader is courageous, focused, talented, committed, honorable, and a great follower. A leader listens intently, learns continuously, shares openly and wants you to succeed beyond your wildest dreams. The leader gives everything every time with the passion of heart, mind, body and soul until he can give no more…then rests and gives abundantly again. The definition of leader thus given is epitomized in Joe Calhoon! Thank you Joe, you have made a huge difference in our future!

Robert S. Miller, III, P.E., FNSPE

President

MSA, P.C.

Joe Calhoon has given us the focus and direction we were lacking to grow our company and make it more profitable. He impressed even the skeptics in our company with his presentation and impressed me personally as a kind, honest and giving person who truly wants us to be successful in our business and in life. Joe is a joy!

Ana Ochoa

President

Ana Ochoa & Company, Coldwell Banker

The leadership development meeting that Joe facilitated for us was the most successful and productive meeting we've had in years! I have to stress that it's not due to the theoretical facts, but Joe's teaching, that embraced all of us. He believes in the subject, he has warmth and integrity as a person, and this truly makes him an exceptionally great presenter and teacher.

Horst Schulze

Founding President

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

Joe Calhoon is one of NAA's most popular speakers. He has given several keynotes and seminars to our members, and they frequently comment how his insight has catapulted their businesses.

Robert Shively, CAE

CEO

National Auctioneers Association

I wanted to do fewer auctions, bigger auctions and generate more revenue. I wanted to work less, take more vacations, spend more time with my family, and play on my farm more…I've been able to do that. Our business doubled in size in one year because Joe Calhoon taught us how to prioritize!

Joe Wilson

President

Wilson Auctioneers, Inc.