Rick Jakle

Somedays you're the windshield...
somedays you're the bug!
"Humor - Insight - Motivation"

Rick customizes his programs to achieve the client's objectives in a way that is not only exciting, but fun and memorable for their people. His specialty is being the "frosting on the cake" at sales conventions and conferences. There are other speakers better at sales training ... but he takes a back seat to no one in making an audience laugh and have a good time!

Rick Jakle's uniqueness as a speaker in today's competitive marketplace lies in what he does in addition to professional speaking. He's an active and successful:

• broadcaster
• civic leader
• health care leader
• commercial pilot
• banker

What sets him apart from other speakers is that his material comes from what he's doing. Not from something he's read ... not from what others say ... not from a theory, but from what he's done and is doing to create and sustain numerous successful business enterprises.

His goal is to captivate, motivate and exhilarate. The title of his most popular program is: "How to Face Changes, Challenges & Choices." The standard presentation is 40-45 minutes but can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as a couple of days. It's always custom designed for each organization to meet their specific needs and goals. Lots of fun, lots of humor ... but also inspirational and uplifting ... designed to make people feel good! He also does a similar presentation with different material (primarily for repeat customers) "The Future Ain't What It Used To Be!"

Rick puts an ALL OUT 100% EFFORT into the craft of speaking. He just finished a year as President of the National Speakers Association's Illinois chapter - PSI. He's the only person in the history of PSI to win three of its four annual awards, Member of the Year, Celebration of Life and Commitment to the Speaking Profession (one of them for four consecutive years, another for two years.)

A 4,100 hour commercial pilot Rick connects his business enterprises with a twin engine corporate airplane. Every day he's still slugging it out in the business arena; his speaking style reflects a "people oriented" approach.

One meeting planner described him best when she said:

"Book Rick for your next event and he'll tickle your group's funny-bones, uplift their spirits and he'll make YOU look good. "

Rick will work closely with you to customize his program for your organization. This won't be just another speech- it'll be enjoyed, remembered and utilized for a long time to come!