Sales Kickoff & Customer Experience Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
A sales kickoff keynote has one job: send a revenue team out of the room hungrier and sharper. The speakers below have built brands, grown revenue and obsessed over customers.
Spoken Artists books sales and customer-experience speakers for SKOs, partner summits and marketing conferences across Canada and the United States.
Credibility with a commercial audience — they've carried a number
Energy that matches a kickoff, with substance behind it
Willingness to weave in your year's theme and targets
Breakout or workshop options for regional teams
Sean Riley
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Dude, DUDE Wipes | Brand Builder | Innovator
Anne Belliveau
Transformation Strategist. Former Chief Experience Officer, Cirque du Soleil
Jake Karls, Lezlie Karls & Nick Saltarelli
Co-Founders | Rule Breakers | Brand Builders
Jake Karls
Forbes 30 under 30. Cofounder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares
Brian Scudamore
Bestselling Author. Founder & CEO: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Dragon, CBC's Dragons Den
Angela Ahrendts
Former SVP, Apple Retail; Former CEO, Burberry; Chair of the Board, Save the Children International
Zechariah Thomas
Founder & CEO, Swift Hockey | Building Access and Opportunity Through Sport
April Dunford
Bestselling Author: "Obviously Awesome" & Pioneering Business Strategist
Derek “Drex” Jancar
Co-Founder, The Remix Project | Chief Executive Officer, October's Very Own (OVO)
Avery Swartz
Tech Educator, Bestselling Author & Founder of Camp Tech
Stacey Allaster
Former CEO, Professional Tennis (USTA) + US Open Tournament Director | Forbes “Most Powerful Woman in Sport”
Jonathan Torrens
Comedian, Actor & Co-host of Taggart & Torrens
How much does a sales and customer experience keynote speaker cost in Canada and the US?+
Fees depend on the speaker, date, format (in person or virtual) and travel. Share your budget and Spoken Artists will shortlist sales and customer experience speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian sales and customer experience keynote speakers?+
Canadian sales and customer experience keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Anne Belliveau, Jake Karls, Brian Scudamore, Zechariah Thomas, April Dunford. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American sales and customer experience keynote speakers?+
US-based sales and customer experience keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Sean Riley, Angela Ahrendts. All are available for events across the United States and Canada.
Do your speakers travel to the United States?+
Yes. Spoken Artists speakers regularly keynote across Canada and the United States, in person or virtually. Quotes are available in CAD or USD.
How far in advance should I book a keynote speaker?+
Three to six months is ideal; six to nine months for peak dates like January sales kickoffs and fall conference season. Short-notice bookings are often still possible — ask.
Can I meet the speaker before I book?+
Yes. Every speaker on the Spoken Artists roster offers a free introductory Zoom call so you can test chemistry and tailor the keynote before committing.