Brian Carter

Brian Carter is a bestselling author, motivational humorist, and digital marketing expert who delivers a rare combination of stand-up comedy, actionable business strategy, and inspirational content in every keynote. Selected as an IBM Futurist and named one of LinkedIn’s top 25 social media experts, he brings 19 years of real-world consulting experience to the stage.

Where Comedy Meets Business Strategy

Carter is the author of The Like Economy and The Cowbell Principle, which combine marketing expertise with his philosophy that success comes from amplifying what makes you great. He has managed social media and marketing campaigns for brands of all sizes and his digital marketing expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and major business publications. His unique approach uses original stand-up comedy to make business insights memorable and actionable.

Making Strategy Entertaining and Actionable

Carter has performed as a comedian at top comedy clubs and incorporates that training into every business keynote, ensuring audiences are both laughing and learning. He customizes every presentation with industry-specific humor and relevant takeaways. His keynotes deliver an energizing blend of original comedy and actionable strategy for digital marketing and social media, building brand loyalty and customer engagement, motivating teams to amplify their strengths, and turning business insights into results that last.

The Best of Both Worlds: Humans Plus AI

Artificial Intelligence has often been portrayed as a boogyman set to replace human jobs, but the reality is far more nuanced and promising. This eye-opening keynote demystifies the world of AI, shedding light on how it can be a powerful ally in enhancing productivity, decision-making, and customer engagement. Based on real-world case studies and current trends, this talk will empower you to leverage AI in your daily work while considering its ethical implications.

Umbrella Leadership- The 5 Kinds of Leadership and Teamwork That Boost Employee Retention

Do your leaders protect their people while giving them the freedom and resources to thrive? Or do they let the you-know-what roll downhill, increasing frustration and turnover?

In this insightful talk, Brian harnesses his 15 years researching and managing Millennials and Gen Z in the workplace to deliver a no-nonsense session that will equip your leaders and managers to get the most out of your today’s employees and teams. With concrete takeaways you can put into practice on Monday, this program shows you how your organization can boost retention and attract more great employees.

Secrets of Social Customer Service Success

How Top Companies Create Loyal Customers & Enthusiastic Brand Advocates

This high-energy, entertaining, motivational social media program is based on an in-depth 10-year study of 100’s of top performing companies in 25 industries who used social media to successfully respond to customers and satisfy and retain them- regardless of their size, budget or training. Through candid interviews, and direct work with these companies, Brian learned the specific strategies and tactics they used to succeed. This session looks at those best practices and teaches you a proven process to create your own customer service success.

Generation “Why Not?”: How FIVE Generations Build ONE Team

We’ve heard a lot about the different generations, but a lot of the information out there is wrong. The worst thing we can do for our teams and work culture is to stereotype and divide each other. We can’t afford to be ageist, because it’s expensive. We lose talented people and alienate each other. The solution is to focus on what we have in common and the team building skills and mindsets that create a fun, enthusiastic, highly productive work atmosphere.

In this entertaining, inclusive and research-based keynote, Brian leverages two decades of experience managing, serving, partnering with, marketing to and selling to all four of these generations- plus the latest stats and research to deliver a thought-provoking and practical talk that will help get your company to the next level.

Secrets Of Modern Sales – The Strategies and Tactics Modern Salespeople Use to Prospect, Sell & Create Great Customer Experiences

This high-energy, entertaining, motivational sales program is based on an in-depth, ongoing 12-year study of 1000’s of top performing salespeople in 35 industries who successfully drive revenue, new business and profits, regardless of their size, budget or training. Via candid interviews and direct work with these companies, plus Brian’s own up-to-the-minute sales experience, Brian has discovered the many successful strategies they use to prospect and sell more. This session looks at those secrets and gives you new ideas and processes for creating your own sales success.