Speaking
Bring the climb to your stage.
Keynotes, workshops and panels for leaders who are done coasting. Real stories from the racetrack, the gravel road and the boardroom, with one clear takeaway your people can use on Monday.
Certified
John Maxwell certified speaker, trainer and coach since 2016.
Author
Action Leadership From the Edge (2022).
40–60%
Typical revenue lift for the powersport dealers Kurt works with.
On air
Regular guest on WP-Tonic, The WP Minute and Membership Machine.
Signature talks
Pick a line. We’ll tune it.
Each talk works as a 45 to 60 minute keynote or a half-day workshop, and every one is shaped around your audience before Kurt steps on stage.
01
Physical Fitness Leads to Fiscal Fitness
The habits that get you to the start line are the same ones that grow a healthy business.
- Consistency beats intensity, on the bike and on the P&L
- Recovery as a leadership strategy, not a weakness
- Tracking the few numbers that actually move results
Best forKickoffs, sales conferences, wellness weeks
02
Action Leadership From the Edge
From Kurt’s book: the shift from managing tasks to leading people who actually want to follow.
- Why the hardest worker isn’t automatically the leader
- Doing the work on yourself before asking it of others
- Building a culture people choose to stay in
Best forLeadership retreats, new and rising managers
03
Tune the Machine
You can’t control the terrain, but you can tune your machine: body, team and systems.
- A simple check-up for the three machines every leader runs
- Fixing the bottleneck instead of pushing harder
- Lessons from turning dealer service departments around
Best forOwners, executive teams, dealer groups
04
Training That Sticks
Decades of corporate training, distilled into how to build training people finish, remember and use.
- Designing for the job, not the classroom
- Short, practical lessons that earn completion
- Measuring behavior change, not attendance
Best forHR and L&D teams, associations, franchise networks
How it works
Three steps to the stage.
Send the inquiry
Tell Kurt about your event, your audience and what you want them to walk away with.
Shape the talk
A short call to learn your room, then a talk tuned to your people, your industry and your goals.
Deliver and follow through
Kurt shows up prepared and leaves your team with something to act on, not just a good hour.
Now booking
Check Kurt’s availability.
Share a few details and Kurt will reply personally within two business days.
- Keynotes, workshops, panels and podcasts
- Content tailored to your audience
- No obligation, just a conversation
Questions event planners ask
Good to know.
What does it cost to book Kurt?
Fees depend on the format, length, travel and audience. Share your budget range in the inquiry and Kurt will put together options that fit.
Can the talk be customized for our industry?
Always. Every talk is shaped around your audience, from powersport dealers and franchise networks to corporate leadership teams.
Does Kurt speak virtually?
Yes. Kurt presents in person and online, and is a regular guest on podcasts and live streams.
Can we pair a keynote with a workshop?
Yes, and it’s often the best value. A keynote sets the idea; a workshop the same day turns it into a plan your team owns.
Ready when you are
Your audience deserves more than a speech.
Physical fitness leads to fiscal fitness. Leadership, training and the discipline to keep climbing.