Ross Shafer


6 Time Emmy Award Winning
Comedian - Writer - TV Producer

About Ross Shafer
For 15 years, Ross Shafer has made meeting planners look like heroes with over 2000+ corporate appearances to date. He's clean, funny, relevant, and always in good taste.

Ross' experience as a stand-out after-dinner entertainer, keynote speaker, and seminar leader includes such diverse clients as Microsoft, Toyota, Sprint, Nordstrom, Discovery Toys, Chevrolet, Boeing, and Blue Cross, to name a few.

Six-time Emmy award winner Ross Shafer is known to millions of television viewers as a host of The Match Game and Days End on ABC, The Late Show on Fox, and Love Me-Love Me Not on the USA Network. A popular comedian, he performs in Las Vegas, Reno, Atlantic City, and at major comedy clubs throughout North America. His television credits include Evening at the Improv, Comic Strip Live, Caroline's Comedy Hour, and The A-List.

All along, Ross has continued to perform for corporate audiences worldwide. Two new careers came from his corporate exposure. He found that many top company executives are plagued with stage fright. So, Ross is frequently asked to work one-on-one as an executive Public Speaking Coach. Secondly, he has taken a special interest in the decay of Customer Service in this country. With as much traveling as he has done, he found that good customer service was as rare as a five-legged chicken. So, rather than complain about it, he has written and produced a dozen funny HR Training Films on the subject; which are now distributed all over the world.

Besides his speaking schedule, Ross is a comedy and game show consultant for the USA Network, Bravo, Comedy Central, Broadway Video, and TNN. And has co-created a new Comedy talk/game show for the USA Network – set to launch in 2002. Bottom line? Ross still says he prefers the exhilaration of performing before a Live audience. Just as long as he doesn't have to accommodate accordion requests.

Motivational Program 

Understandably, since September 11th, employees and management have been hard pressed to stay focused on their goals. This keynote program is based on Ross' personal journey and traces Ross' journey from Pet Shop Manager to Late Night Talk Show host against Johnny Carson and David Letterman. He has great stories and a wonderfully inspiring lesson for anyone who wants to achieve the seemingly impossible - the same solid principles work for anyone who wants to achieve the “seemingly impossible.”

The FROM HERE TO THERE program stresses these five points.

  1. Every Success has a Roadmap (chart your course and stick to it)
  2. Ask for Directions (use mentors)
  3. Expect Road Blocks & Detours (success is not a straight line)
  4. Take an Original Route (being different wins awards)
  5. HOW You Get There Matters (others learn from you)

Other Programs by Ross

HUMOR YOUR STRESS AWAY: 
 This popular seminar program gives your attendees practical tips for handling stress in the workplace; using humor. Its funny, interactive and extremely effective in helping to encourage Teamwork and Creativity…especially when the pressure is on!

MANY HAPPY RETURN…CUSTOMERS: 
This funny and sometimes shocking keynote speech is based on Ross' research for his many training films on the subject of Customer Service. He isn't bashful about naming the names of some of the most appalling customer service goof ups he's ever encountered. And of course, the best ones are highlighted, as well. You'll never see Customer Service the same again.

COMEDIAN – MC: 
Organizations find Ross to be the perfect “after dinner” entertainment. His humor is always clean, original and customized to fit your group. Are you nervous about an upcoming Awards Banquet? Don't worry. Ross Shafer, as your Emcee, is your answer. His years of experience hosting network television shows (including the Intl. Miss America Pageant) and hundreds of corporate presentations will guarantee that your event is kept fun, lively, and on pace.

POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS: 
 This ½ or full day workshop reveals the secrets used by top entertainers, attorneys, business leaders and politicians to influence and persuade any audience.

One-On-One Executive coaching also available.

Want Program ideas? How about these Ross Shafer Topics:
  • Humor - “Humor Your Stress Away”
  • Comedy - "Clean" After Dinner/After Lunch Entertainment
  • Roasts – (Custom Comedy written to & for specific individuals)
  • Motivation – “How to Keep Getting Up in the Morning”
  • Inspiration – “Getting From Here to There”
  • Peer Pressure – “Getting Along with Your Co Workers”
  • Achieving Goals – “Goal Setting is for Wimps”
  • Teamwork - “It's not my job anymore, it's Ours”
  • Sales – “How to Create Customers out of Thin Air”
  • Failures – “And, then we got Canceled…again”
  • Creativity – “The Only Way to Keep from Going Goofy”
  • Stress Management – “Humor is Your Best Defense”
  • Customer Service – “From the Horses Mouth to Your Cash Register”
  • Powerful Presentations – “Overcoming Stage Fright to Become Famous”
  • Credibility Building – “From the Way You Talk to the Awards You Win”
  • How to Become Famous – “Use the Media to Promote Yourself & your Business”
  • Stage Fright – “The Edge you've been looking for”
  • Award Winning Performance - How YOU can Become an Expert in Your Field

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS:

“What a blast! An awesomely funny guy!”
 James Dillion – US Bancorp

“You way exceeded our expectations; which were already high from your demo tape.”
 Karen Hansen – NCR

“As I am sure you could tell from the audience response, you were a huge success! Every joke was a hit!”
 Lisa Van Horn – Discovery Toys

“Exemplary performance and the perfect finishing touch.”
 Jerry Bower – Apple Computer

“Wow! Excellent – Just what we needed. Everyone. and I mean everyone, was impressed with your quick wit!”
 Michael Moises - Oregon Trucking Association

“Your expertise and professional insight contributed not only to a successful day but to the professional development of our staff.”
 Andrea McLean - Heery International

“I fell off my chair. My sides ached. What does that tell you?”
 Drew Keller - Microsoft

“You accomplished all three of my goals and did it in a very entertaining and poignant way!”
 Robert Seals – Dolce International

“People are still raving about you.” Spending an hour laughing at ourselves and at your wonderful timing and delivery was the best way to kick off our conference.”
 Marueen Greeley – Washington State Lottery

“You are still the buzz of the office.”
 Stephanie Reynolds – Sprint

“With so many positive comments and from the reaction of the group, you really captured the essence of our event.”
 Scott Koerner – Zones Business Solutions

“Once again your performance was outstanding and left us in stitches!”
 Margi Lemish – Big O tires

“Your performance was exceptional; especially given such short notice. You established a standard of excellence for future years”
 Neill Dixon – Canadian Music Awards

“You were funny the first three times we hired you and even funnier the fourth!”
 Ed Poplawksi – Costco Wholesale – Chamberlain Assoc.

“Absolutely superb – dynamic and entertaining. The audience couldn't stop laughing. Thanks again for making our program such a hit.”
 Leland Lowe – Intl. Council of Shopping Centers

“Once again you were the hit of the convention. No wonder we keep having you back!”
 Janet Ramble – Washington State Auto Dealers Assn.

“Your performance was the perfect end to a perfect day. You were a tremendous hit!”
 Jaqueline Dunbar – Ayco International

“I've been putting on convention programs for a decade and without a doubt your stand up routine was the best ever.”
 H. Mike Miller – Associated Oregon Loggers

“You are a funny man…and I saw a number of both men and women laughing very hard. Our group thoroughly enjoyed your act.”
 Elizabeth Vago – American Iron and Steel Institute

KEYNOTE FEE CATEGORY:  $15,000 *

* Honorarium can vary depending on presentation length, distance to venue and many other factors. All fees are plus travel expenses and subject to change, so please call for an exact quote.

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