"I absolutely love your stuff and use it daily. You are my best resource. Thanks again for keeping me motivated and passionate about this career."
Craig Advice, CFP
Hartford Investments Canada Corp.
"Pound for pound, Don is the best industry speaker on the planet. He has much to offer and so much to share."
C. Richard Hearn, LPL
Chairman
Starcare
"Don attended and spoke at our National Sales Conference to over 175 of our employees. To say it was life-changing is to put it mildly. If you have the opportunity to get this TRUE PROFESSIONAL in front of your FC's or clients, MAKE IT HAPPEN! The ideas and concepts that Don brought to the table were on point and eloquently delivered. It was the best money and time we have ever spent as a firm."
Matthew T. Marcom
National Sales Manager
Investment Professionals, Inc.
"I have always believed that what makes a strong speaker is really three things - 1) the ability to inspire, 2) good storytelling, and 3) humor, but very few speakers can bring all three of these things to an audience. I always tell people that Don is literally the best speaker that I have ever seen, as he does all three things extremely well."
Joe Sullender
Associate Vice President / Investment Officer
Wachovia Securities
"Your presentation was easily the best of the three keynote speeches. Your message is relevant and inspiring to advisors at any stage of their career!"
Bill Latimer
Latimer Financial Services
"In my short career, Don has been instrumental in helping me get out of the gate effectively. His discussions only get better and better."
Brian E. Moskowits, AAMS
Financial Consultant
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.
"What makes Don special is simple; he cares about people. His efforts have made my clients become better investors because he helps them see what matters and what doesn't. That's a wonderful gift which Don gladly shares with other."
Larry Bakerjian
Registered Principal
Securities America
"I received my annual payments' worth in the first five minutes. I think I have read and listened to everything on your site at least once and more likely two or three times. I'm drawing it in as if I was a bone-dry sponge. I feel the information you are giving to be beyond incredible and can't thank you enough."
Robert S. Moffat
A.G. Edwards
"Don is an absolute master at cutting through the constant 'noise' that surrounds all of us, always with great humor and clarity, to focus on what is ultimately important for our long term success as advisors - the basics. No matter how much our business appears to change, his message and principles remain timeless."
Scott E. Cooper, CFP, CFS
Vice President
Economic Concepts, Inc./Securities America Inc.
"No matter what level of practice you have, or what your client base is, you will benefit by working with Don. In every meeting where Don spoke I have learned something that has allowed me to improve my practice or my client relationships."
Roger Russell, CFP
Branch Manager
Financial Network Investment Corporation
"I highly recommend Don. He is energetic, motivational, and full of very useful ideas. I have heard many speakers and he rates as one of the best."
Marc Silverman, MBA, CFP, CLU, ChFC
Former Chair
The Million Dollar Round Table
"Camp Connelly is fantastic. I'm already incorporating some of your ideas into my business. Thank you."
Justin Peek
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
"Don Connelly delivers! He is thought provoking, entertaining and energized. A great speaker to kick off any meeting."
Kelly Mason
Director of Mutual Funds Private Client Services
Wells Fargo Investments
"Don's combination of humor and sales knowledge is an unbeatable formula for getting sales professionals to stay focused on the basics."
Steve Scherbarth
RBC Dain Correspondent Services
Director Wealth Management Services
"Of 24 comment cards for a recent Don Connelly appearance at our firm, 23 rated him as great (the highest rating) and 1 rated him very good. The following are some of the comments that we received:
- We all need inspiration and motivation. He is a great story teller which is what sales is all about.
- Don was incredible. Thanks for the great program.
- Excellent- he makes you feel more enthusiastic about the business and yourself.
I could go on and on about the verbal comments made and the impression he made on me. Suffice it to say, we felt very privileged to have him speak to our group. Don is a 'National Treasure.'"
Terry J Hinnendael, CFP
OSJ / Branch Manager
Ameriprise Financial
"Don is a true maven of marketing. His inspirational and many times, humorous, words have helped thousands of retail brokers concentrate on what is really important… their clients and their lives. Don has consistently provided focus for all of us through the years. He has been an incredible inspiration to new and veteran brokers alike."
Mark R Dick
Sr. Vice President Investments
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.
"Eight years ago, I started in this wonderful business and the first thing I was given to listen to was 'The Best of Don Connelly' tape set. It's the best thing that could have happened to me. I can't tell you how many times I have listened to those tapes over the years. Any time that I feel like I'm losing my focus, I remember that it is time to GET BACK TO THE BASICS."
John Mark Rogers
Account Vice President
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
"I had the pleasure of meeting you at an Edward Jones Due Diligence Meeting last year and your time there was the highlight of my trip. I've listened to your CD's over and over on my IPOD and I appreciate your insights. You have been very influential in helping me in this business and I think you are amazing! Keep it up! I look forward to hearing your new CDs in the future and I will be sure to look into what you have to offer on your website."
Ben Huff
Edward Jones
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