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Crestcom International
"WOW! You really delivered a knockout punch as the guest speaker for Crestom's International Meeting. You brought fresh, to the point materials that were applicable to everyone of our US and International attendees - no easy task. As you are aware, our Distributors spend every working day of their life utilizing materials and techniques by the masters: Zig Ziglar, Bob Pike, Harvey MacKay, Tom Hopkins, and other luminaries. With your one hour presentation, you vaulted to the head of the list. Patricia, I've heard, monitored, and critiqued a lot of professional trainers in my 30 years in this business, and I must say that I was really impressed with the obvious research you did on our organization. You displayed an incredible depth of knowledge about our products, sales process, and even our vernacular. Thanks for the effort and for delivering far more than you promised."
—John Krause, Executive Vice President
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
"As always you were bigger than life on stage and our members loved your presentation. It was good to see you again after all these years, and I enjoyed talking with you between presentations."
—Jeffrey M. Beutler, CRNA, MS Executive Director
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
"Thank you once again for a great presentation to our Management group! I have received a lot of praise for your presentation as well as the others as being fun, informative, and interesting. I hope you also enjoyed spending time with our group and getting to know us a bit. Thought you'd be interested in one comment that specifically referred to your presentation: 'Patricia Fripp - Extremely interesting! Learned the most from her.'"
—Jill Davis, Special Assistant to the CEO
Meeting Of The Minds
"Thanks for your outstanding contribution to Meeting Of The Minds convention. Looking forward to working with you in the future."
—Bill Zint
Cyborg Users
"Where do you get that never ending source of energy and enthusiasm? The ratings from the conference evaluation forms were almost all "Outstanding" as I knew they would be. Your Keynote presentation was right on and so many attendees told me how wonderful it was. Many mentioned that they were going to take your advice to write a paper on how beneficial the conference was for them and why they and others should attend future conferences. I personally had heard you recommend that years ago at an APA conference and have taken one key item that I have picked up at each conference, to dazzle my boss with. He knows the value of the conferences as wants me to attend, but looks forward to my emails when I return. The sessions that you presented were also a big hit. I had planed to attend the first one, but when I got there your room was overflowing!!! There were twice as many people as had signed up. After hearing your keynote, they wanted to take your session. That is the best evidence of how valuable your speech was."
—Edythe Childs, Director H.R. Processing Center & Information Services, American International Group, President
AG Consulting
"You did a super job!!!"
—Regina Lee, President
AG Consulting
"Patricia, Thanks for coming! The feedback was great! We got the best rating we've ever had on a regional conference, and I'm sure it was due to your session!"
—Karen Beaman, General Manager Professional Services
Country Hearth Inns
"This weekend I read your book. It had many helpful insights. I appreciate your humor and incredibly resilient attitude. It occurs to me that, as companies reevaluate their positions — stock and otherwise — your services will be even more in demand."
— Rebecca Miller, Vice President, Marketing
 Andersen Consulting
"On behalf of Andersen Consulting, Roy Schoen, and Jennifer Paradela, I would like to thank you for delivering an excellent presentation at our Global BIP Training Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. It was such a pleasure meeting you and watching you in action as you assisted in coaching Roy Schoen, BIP's managing partner, on the development and delivery of effective presentations, as well as participating in the general session as a meeting attendee, and incorporating all of that into an outstanding presentation. You made a great impression on our attendees and helped us accomplish our goal of motivating BIP personnel to take charge of their careers. We have already received numerous verbal and written comments from various attendees recognizing what an excellent job you did! As a meeting coordinator, and past participant, I have to say you are one of the most energetic, and engaging speakers that I have ever had the pleasure of doing of doing business with. As part of the planning team for this year's event, we greatly appreciated the dedication you exhibited by listening intently and taking notes throughout our sessions in order to grasp key business messages important to our audience. As you know from past experience, an Andersen Consulting audience is truly a 'tough crowd.' Being leaders in their field, it is rare that they are impressed by an external presenter/motivational speaker. You have definitely left a favorable impression on this group of Andersen Consulting employees. I will do my best to spread the word of how true your message sings for many of our employees across our firm. Thank you once again for your commitment and contribution to the success of our meeting. I look forward to the possibility of working with you sometime in the future."
—Susan M. Cummings
NAWBO
"Fabulous doesn't begin to describe the presentation you gave today for our NAWBO group! I have always known that you were really, really good, but you exceeded my high expectations! Thank you for making me look like the hero for booking you!"
—Carolyn Brown, Program Chair
American Society of Women Accountants
"We deeply appreciate your commitment of time and energy in making Setting Sail for the 21st Century an experience that educated and energized everyone involved. With sincere thanks,
—Laura Skoff, Executive Director
Andersen Consulting
"Patricia Fripp did a superb job with her content and delivery, as well as providing coaching for my presentations."
—Roy Schoen
ISSA2000
"Thank you for participating in ISSA2000; the membership benefited from your presentation. Our mostly male audience who sell janitorial supplies seems to really connect with you. Here are some of the comments:
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'Best I have attended in 36 years.'
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'Best speaker you have ever listed in the many years I've attended ISSA seminars. A must for next time.'
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'What a useful treat! Thank you.'
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'The best speaker we have had in years! Intelligent, motivational, knowledgeable, entertaining.'
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'I really liked the audience interaction. She brought out a lot of good blocking, tackling, ideas to get and keep business.'
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'Very good presentation. Many ideas I have heard before, but they were presented in a 'fresh' manner.'
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'Excellent speaker with lots of ideas.'
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Finally someone realizes that being creative and entertaining has a place in our business.'
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'Many engaging ideas, questions to ask ones self about what we are doing, and ways to move ahead.'
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'She is dynamic, energetic and full of useful ideas that are common sense approaches to successful selling.'
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"It's very good reminder of ideas and advice our company are trying to use.'
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'Excellent perception of the basics of doing business, reinforced the keys that we sometimes lose in the shuffle of every day reality. The basics fall behind and we forget how important we as a company are!'
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'Great stories. Great interaction. I do like more structure, but the ideas didn't necessarily need to be given in a structured format.'
- 'Great speaker for early morning. Enthusiastic and energetic and very motivating.' "
—Anthony Trombetta, Education & Training Manager
WorldScape 2000
"The response to your keynote was phenomenal. Attendees raved about your presentation with comments like: 'absolutely fabulous,' 'best keynote ever,' 'terrific and hilarious,' to name a few. In the afternoon news had traveled fast and the room was packed out. Your know we pulled all the tables out of the room and replaced them with more chairs, almost filling the aisle and doorways, and the room was still packed.
The surveys simply raved about you: With many comments such as 'please bring her back next year', 'had obviously spent a lot of time researching our industry,' etc. I wonder if you would consider coming back next year."
—Steve McCurdy, Conference Chairman
Bartlett Tree Expert Company
"We could not have asked for a more thought provoking and uplifting way to conclude our convention. The entire group will long remember the specific Bartlett antidotes that you peppered your speech with and the simple real-life advice you provided. My expectations of the presentation were far exceeded. In a word you were simply... outstanding."
—Greg Daniels, President
Elizabeth Arden
"Thank you for the seminar presented to Elizabeth Arden. The sales force thoroughly enjoyed it. Most importantly, they felt cared about while empowered to take charge of their collective and individual futures."
—Leslie Barber, Vice President, Marketing
Capitol BlueCross / Blue Shield
"Thank you for an outstanding performance in our Fall Marketing Conference. You are extremely interesting, very energetic and you closed our conference with a bang."
—Michael MacGee, Vice President
Cremation Association Of North America
"On behalf of the members of Cremation Association of North America, thank you for your participation in the 81st annual convention. I deeply appreciate what it takes to prepare for presentations to industry peers, plus the time and commitment necessary, especially under such rush circumstances."
—Jack Springer, Executive Director
MCI WorldCom
"You were fantastic! Thank you for speaking at the MCI WorldCom Government Markets Conference in San Diego. Your preparedness and the quality of your workshop was very well received. Based on the improvement in the presentations the next day, your workshop was a 'smashing' success. We hope we have the opportunity to call upon you in the future. Again, thank you for your professionalism and preparation."
—Mike Serbousek, Vice President, Government Markets
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
"Thank you for coming and presenting for our Apprenticeship 2000 Conference. It was a pleasure getting to know you and your presentations were wonderful."
—Carol Brigham, Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Workforce Strategies Group
"Excellent! On behalf of the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council and all who attended the Apprenticeship 2000! Conference, we thank you for your part in making it a success. We have received enthusiastic comments. You helped set the standard for future conferences. Thank you for helping make Apprenticeship 2000! interesting, informative and entertaining. You were excellent, thank you so much."
—Jean Sickles, Director, Ohio State Apprenticeship Council
Country Hearth Inn
"Your generosity of spirit is inspiring. I particularly appreciate the time you spent with individuals throughout the conference so that you became a part of rather than apart from the event. I am renewed and encouraged by your style and your energy. I am inspired by how much you care about what you do."
—Rebecca Miller, VP Marketing, Country Hearth Inn
Tiburon, Inc.
"A great big 'Thank You' for a super job at our conference. We heard nothing but accolades for your talks with us. I'm already putting to work some of the things you taught us. Thanks also for the copy of Speaking Secrets of the Masters - I'm picking up loads of good ideas."
—Bruce Kelling, CEO
"Thank you for your fabulous job incorporating Tiburon and our clients issues and direction into the presentation. I loved it! The afternoon session on speaking skills was a lot of fun! Thanks again for having done such a great job!"
— Darcy Hislop, Vice President Client Division
"I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation at the Tiburon, Inc. User Group Conference in San Francisco. I am most impressed with how you were able to express to our clients that we really want to know what issues are on their minds - both positive and negative - so that we may build relationships that lead to successful partnerships. I'm looking forward to hearing you speak at future Tiburon, Inc. gatherings."
— Carrie Hargis, Communications Specialist Tiburon, Inc. Customer Support Center
MCI WorldCom
"Thank you for the great presentation you did for MCI WorldCom in Coronado. All of us benefited from your expertise and experiences. I personally know that the two presentations I have made since the class were better because of what I learned from you."
— Robert L. Smith
Yes A Positive Network
"Thank you so much for such a superb performance to the Indianapolis Yes crowd! You were even better than I expected! "
—Lisa Svenstrup
SalesLink
"After Patricia Fripp worked with our sales team for one day we totally rewrote our sales presentation based on her invaluable advice. Since then, we have enjoyed dramatic results and significantly higher sales. She is frequently quoted by all our salespeople. A day with Fripp was a great investment."
—Joe Wester, Senior Vice President, SalesLink, A CMGI company
Society of Corporate Meeting Planners
"Thank you for helping make this conference a truly memorable event, you were a real slice of life, thank you for being so inspirational."
—Cynthia Dugan, Director
APA
"Thank you so much for your presentation to APA's National Speakers Bureau and all the other presentations you made at APA's Congress. The critiques and the comments at congress said all your presentations were very well received, you are definitely and asset to APA's Congress."
—Jim Medlock
Delta Health Systems, an SMS Company
"We thoroughly enjoyed being Frippnotized last week. Our customers loved your presentation! I look forward to seeing you again sometime."
—Ginny Brady
Delta Health Systems, an SMS Company
"We certainly enjoyed your presentation. It struck a positive chord with our customers who have been facing some very difficult times. Your humor, honesty and "straight talk" helped energize them for the remainder of the conference and was a great kick-off event. I'm certain you'll be invited back in the future. I also appreciate your willingness to conduct a workshop after your keynote. You seemed to really connect with our customers whether it was during your keynote, workshop or while networking. You are a class act! Thanks again for being 'Fripptastic.'"
—Keith Crownover, General Manager
Texas Statewide Telephone Co-Op
"You had the highest rating of all the speakers at the conference. Your message fit our group perfectly. I can honestly say you are one of the most memorable speakers that we have ever had."
—Carol Hutton, Executive Director
SACUBO
"Without a doubt, you put out more energy than any five other professional speakers could muster up. We cannot thank you enough for the electricity you provided during your keynote speech, two breakout sessions, and the entire annual meeting."
—Ed Poppell, Convention Chair
United Airlines
"You were a great hit with our staff, exactly what we needed. The information you provided, and the manner in which it was delivered could not have been better."
—Dan Berube, General Sales Manager
California Interment Association
"Exciting, versatile and memorable, all are appropriate and I add downright fun. You are a professional in the best sense of the word. Your enthusiasm set the tone for a great conference. Thank you for the spouse program at no extra charge. Your fee was a great investment."
—Bonnie Alexander, Administrative Director
National City Bank
"I continue to receive very positive comments regarding our Top Gun sales celebration last October and, in every case, your presentation is mentioned as one of the best and most memorable parts of the program. Thank you again for an outstanding program."
—Robert Garrison
Southern Region Experian
"Once again - you were awesome!! As I surveyed the attendees of the meeting, the most widely received compliments were about your two hours with us. Fast paced, energetic and memorable were just a few of the positive comments describing your session. Thanks for making such a solid contribution to our meeting."
— Robb Temple, Region Vice President
International Special Events Society
"The critiques we received found you to be a 5, the highest score available. Without question your presentation on Getting Ahead should be repeated at all chapters and they should all require mandatory attendance."
—Ginger Kramer, VP of Programming, Northern California chapter of ISES
Capital Blue Cross/Blue Shield
"Thank you for an outstanding performance in our 1999 Fall Marketing Conference. You are extremely interesting and very energetic and you closed our conference with a bang."
—Michael MacGee, Vice President
Cremation Association of North America
"On behalf of the members of CANA, thank you for your participation in the 81st annual convention. I deeply appreciate what it takes to prepare for presentations to industry peers, plus the time and commitment necessary, especially under such rush circumstances."
—Jack Springer, Executive Director
Publix Supermarkets, Inc
"I enjoyed your address at the Connect Users Conference. It was very enlightening, as well as entertaining. Thanks for putting a great finish to good conference. Most of us that were in attendance all week were so focused on the tools and methodologies and were wound so tight, that your talk was a good relief and helped us make the transition back to humanity again."
—Jim Stewart, Application Architect
"You were brilliant, poised and pertinent. I was so excited that I rushed out and bought your book that afternoon!!!"
—Jon Roelofs
American Payroll Association
"You continue to amaze me. Year after year you delight and inspire our attendees! Anyone who has ever attended more than one APA Congress would never question why Patricia Fripp got booked again. Our participants have come to expect your effervescence. You have truly become a mentor in the Payroll Professional Community! By your willingness to research our industry, make our people the stars in your stories, and your time spent mingling before and after your talks has made you the stellar example of what a professional speaker should be. She came, she talked, she listened. Thank you for bridging the gap between paid speakers on stage and the participants in the audience. Our last Congress in Las Vegas was magical and you played an important role in that success. We look forward to having you as part of our APA family for years to come."
—Dan Maddux, Executive Director
Andersen Consulting
"Just wanted to drop a note to thank you for making our Community meeting so dynamic. Your stories and anecdotes made for an interesting and motivational morning. I really enjoyed meeting you and being 'Frippnotized!'"
—Laura Christensen
American Cemetery Association
"Your participation in our annual American Cemetery Association Convention was, without a doubt, one of the high points of our meeting. I am still hearing many wonderful comments about you as people reflect on the convention. Your presentation was exciting, inspirational, moving, entertaining, funny and filled with substance. For many of the attendees your presentation was the pinnacle. I guess you did show Zig Ziglar and Mark Victor Hansen how to give a talk! In point of fact, I have never worked with a speaker who takes their job as seriously as you do. Your interest in our association, our industry and our needs, your tireless preparation and thought over the past year proved to be obvious when you stood in front of our group. As the saying goes, 'You had them in the palm of your hand!' You are truly a credit to your profession and to the National Speakers Association. And you were a tremendous addition to our program."
—John E. Welshons, Convention Chair
Merrill Lynch
"Who would have thought that a speaker from outside our industry could say anything that would keep the interest and earn the respect of our battle- hardened financial professionals. You exceeded all expectations! Fabulous."
—Pamela Zintgraff, Vice President
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