Speaker | Author Patrick Schwerdtfeger

Motivational Keynote Speaker in Auckland, New Zealand

Jan 042013

Conference Speaker in Auckland, New Zealand

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in Auckland as a leading authority on online marketing, self-employment and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you’re planning a business conference at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre at Mount Wellington, the Fernz Lodge and Conference Center in Birkenhead, the Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbour City on Quay Street or some other convention space in Auckland, New Zealand, Patrick will deliver the excitement and ‘buzz’ that you’re looking for. As a motivational speaker, his primary objective is to leave attendees inspired, empowered and excuted to take action and see measurable results.

Videos Programs Contact

Visit Patrick’s video blog and subscribe to be notified of future videos by clicking the button below.

Strategic Business Insights

Past clients include …

Recent speaking destinations include …

Contact Patrick today!

Kiwi Food Choices for Convention Attendees

Auckland has some amazing restaurants that are definitely worth visiting if you’re in town for a business convention. In particular, SidArt on Ponsonby Road (Three Lamps Plaza Level) is known for its artistic food presentation, Merediths in Mount Eden has a reputation for outstanding international cuisine while The French Cafe on Symonds Street offers traditional European specialties. You may also wish to visit the Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant, O’Connel Street Bistro and MooChowChow. The international variety available in Auckland is hard to beat. Here is Patrick’s economic forecast for Australia.

Auckland Attractions for Conference Delegates

If you’re visiting Auckland for a conference, try to add a few extra days to explore some of the local attractions. Auckland is one of the few cities with two distinct harbours (Hauraki Gulf and Manukau Harbour) and it’s worth visiting both while in town. You should also make you way out to the volcanic Rangitoto Island for some incredible fishing, swimming and bird watching. The Auckland Museum offers a glimpse into the wartime history of New Zealand and the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki showcases the local culture and and heritage. Finally, the urban Cornwall Park with its oak tree-lined roads offers a tranquil escape from the busy city life just minutes away.

General Information About Auckland, New Zealand, for Meeting Planners

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is located on the North Island between the Hauraki Gulf, the Manukau Harbour and the Waitakere Ranges. As such, it is one the few cities with two separate harbours, accessing two different bodies of water. With a population over 1.3 million, it is the largest urban Polynesian population in the world. Some of the larger hotels include the Langham Auckland on Symonds Street, the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hobson Street and Kiwi International on Queens Street. The city has a warm-temperate climate which fuels an active healthy lifestyle. Auckland is often referred to as the “City of Sails” because its harbours are filled with yachts and sail boats. In fact, the city has more yachts per capita than any other city in the world.

Contact Patrick today!

Motivational Keynote Speaker in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Keynote, Speaker No Responses »

Dec 302012

Conference TEDx Speaker in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in Tulsa as a leading authority on online marketing and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the Tulsa Convention Center on Civic Center, the BOK Center on South Denver Avenue, the SpiritBank Event Center on South Regal Boulevard or some other convention space in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Patrick will deliver the buzz and energy you’re looking for. As a motivational speaker, his #1 objective is to leave attendees excited, inspired and energized to take action and see tangible results.

Videos Programs Contact

Visit Patrick’s video blog and subscribe to be notified of future videos by clicking the button below.

Strategic Business Insights

Past clients include …

Recent speaking destinations include …

Contact Patrick today!

General Information About Tulsa, Oklahoma, for Meeting Planners

Planning for a conference or business summit in Tulsa, Oklahoma? This is a city rife with entertainment and cultural attractions. Tulsa, known as the “Oil Capital of the World” during the last century, has been one of the major oil industry hubs in the United States. These days, the city is turning more and more to its strengths in technology and finance for a more diversified foundation. Second-largest of Oklahoma’s cities, Tulsa offers widespread destinations in entertainment and cultural venues and an overall atmosphere that is more cosmopolitan than strictly Midwest America. Here is Patrick’s economic forecast for America.

2013 Business Conferences in Tulsa, Oklahoma

A number of large conferences and gatherings will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Some of these annual events include the RCML 40th Annual Meeting which is the RCML 2013 Conference hosted by the Research Council on Mathematics Learning taking place at Double Tree Hotel in February. In addition, the 2013 Professional Development & Education Conference by NALS, an association of legal professionals, will be held at Double Tree Warren Place in February. More so, the National Criminal Enforcement Association, along with Desert Snow, is hosting their 1st Annual National Interdiction Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in March.

Tulsa Food Choices for Convention Attendees

There’s plenty of exquisite food for those visitors to Tulsa who can make time for it, inside their busy conference schedule. You can find everything from Italian to Thai to Indian in this interesting city. Kick back after your business meetings at Kilkenny’s Irish Pub & Eatery, or bring your clients there for breakfast, brunch or dinner. Great cocktails and beer, as well as great food! For an upscale dinner at a price to match, make reservations at The Chaklboard, downtown. You can always count on a delicious meal here and excellent service. Villa Ravenna is said to have some of the best Italian food in town, and is another good bet for a late-night business schmooze.

Tulsa Attractions for Conference Delegates

Even if you have limited time during your business or conference trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma, make room on your agenda for some of the city’s impressive tourist destinations. One favorite is the Philbrook Museum of Art, which houses a magnificent collection of famous paintings and sculptures. Another popular Tulsa museum is the Gilcrease Museum, where you can take in an enormous number of art and artifacts from Native American to authentic American Western artists. And the renowned Air and Space Museum offers such intriguing exhibits as a shuttle launch, a flight simulation lab and a wind tunnel.

Contact Patrick today!

Motivational Keynote Speaker in Tucson, Arizona

Keynote, Speaker No Responses »

Dec 302012

Conference TEDx Speaker in Tucson, Arizona

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in Tucson as a leading authority on online marketing and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the Tucson Expo Center on East Irvington Road, the Days Inn Tucson Convention Center, the DoubleTree Tucson Hotel Reid Park on South Alvernon Way or some other convention space in Tucson, Arizona, Patrick will deliver the buzz and energy you’re looking for. As a motivational speaker, his #1 objective is to leave attendees excited, inspired and energized to take action and see tangible results.

Videos Programs Contact

Visit Patrick’s video blog and subscribe to be notified of future videos by clicking the button below.

Strategic Business Insights

Past clients include …

Recent speaking destinations include …

Contact Patrick today!

General Information About Tucson, Arizona, for Meeting Planners

Visiting the fair city of Tucson, Arizona for a conference or convention? Here are some general facts that may start you off in the right direction: Tucson, Arizona is known for its great, dry weather which produces mild winters and hot summers. You’ll find air-conditioning everywhere you go to keep you comfortable indoors. Tucson is rife with historic architecture and a pervasive Western flavor. Evidence of a heavy Native American and Mexican influence is everywhere around this city, which is virtually surrounded by the beautiful Catalina Foothills, lending a majestic panorama to its views and scenery. Here is Patrick’s economic forecast for America.

2013 Business Conferences in Tucson, Arizona

2013 is hosting a number of conventions and gatherings at Tucson, Arizona. Some of the larger conferences include the 2013 NAREA Winter Conference by the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance, taking place at the University of Arizona in January. Additionally, the University of Arizona’s BIO5 Institute and iPlant Initiative is organizing the 2013 Tucson Winter Plant Breeding Institute at the University of Arizona in January. Also, University of Arizona is holding the Accelerate Your Brand, Get Ahead of Your Shopper at Loews Ventana Canyon in April, while the Western History Association is hosting their 2013 WHA Conference at the Westin La Paloma Resort in October.

Tucson Food Choices for Convention Attendees

Tucson, Arizona offers plenty of places to dine before or after your business meetings. You might even choose to entertain clients at one of the great restaurants in Tucson. You can’t go wrong at Vivace Restaurant, which offers succulent Italian and Contemporary American and international dishes and a moderately priced menu. Do try the Crab-Stuffed Chicken or Veal Picatta here. Lunch at the Tucson Tamale Company is always a more than satisfying experience. This is considered one of the top Mexican restaurants in town. For an unusual combination of Contemporary, Mexican and Californian cuisine, go to Café Poca Cosa and ask for the chef’s choice.

Tucson Attractions for Conference Delegates

Don’t forget to schedule time around your business event or symposium in Tucson to see some of the fabulous tourist attractions of this magnificent city. Night spots and hot spots abound, as do landmarks, historical sites and other popular tourist destinations. One good choice is the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a fascinating place where you can spend an afternoon or a day. It offers a natural history museum, a zoo and a botanical garden that shows off the breathtaking beauties of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. Go see the Mission San Xavier del Bac if you’re looking for a feel of the real roots of Tucson.

Contact Patrick today!

Motivational Keynote Speaker in St. Louis, Missouri

Keynote, Speaker No Responses »

Dec 302012

Conference TEDx Speaker in St. Louis, Missouri

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in St. Louis as a leading authority on online marketing and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the St. Louis Convention Center on Convention Plaza, the Drury Inn & Suites Convention Center St. Louis, the Mayfair Wyndham Historic Hotel on Saint Charles Street or some other convention space in St. Louis, Missouri, Patrick will deliver the buzz and energy you’re looking for. As a motivational speaker, his #1 objective is to leave attendees excited, inspired and energized to take action and see tangible results.

Videos Programs Contact

Visit Patrick’s video blog and subscribe to be notified of future videos by clicking the button below.

Strategic Business Insights

Past clients include …

Recent speaking destinations include …

Contact Patrick today!

General Information About St. Louis, Missouri, for Meeting Planners

If you’re planning a conference or important business meeting in the splendid city of Saint Louis, Missouri, glance over this general information first: Saint Louis is frequently called the “Gateway to the West,” and has, as its primary landmark, the famous Gateway Arch, an icon which effectively identifies the city. Saint Louis has a history steeped in both the Blues and westward expansion. Home to several major corporate offices, including those of Monsanto, Emerson Electric and Anheuser-Bush, Saint Louis also hosts three famous sports teams. The majestic Mississippi River, which divides Missouri and Illinois, frames Saint Louis’ eastern border. Here is Patrick’s economic forecast for America.

2013 Business Conferences in St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis in Missouri will bring hundreds of conventions and meetings in 2013. One of the largest conferences taking place in the city is the LERA 65th Annual Meeting hosted by the Labor and Employment Relations Association, which will take place at St. Louis Crowne Plaza Hotel in June. Also, CHARACTERplus is celebrating their 19th Annual National Character Education Conference ‘No matter how you slice it, character education is the core’ at St. Charles Convention Center in June. More so, the National Council for the Social Studies is hosting their 2013 Annual Conference in Cervantes Convention Center at America’s Center Headquarters Hotel in November.

St. Louis Food Choices for Convention Attendees

Put aside enough time during your business conference or convention to enjoy some of the finest restaurants in delightful Saint Louis, Missouri. No trip to this southern city would be complete without trying the local barbecue, and Pappy’s Smokehouse in Midtown is rumored to have some of the very best. Get a load of those succulent ribs and homemade Sweet Baby Jane barbecue sauce! Bogart’s Smokehouse is a sure bet in downtown Saint Louis, offering up juicy, smoky BBQ sandwiches perfect for a great business lunch. For superb French cuisine such as the house Beef Bourguignon, make dinner reservations at the Brasserie by Niche. A perfect food-lover’s experience!

St. Louis Attractions for Conference Delegates

Saint Louis, Missouri offers some wonderful tourist attractions and landmarks to see during your business trip to the city. The Missouri Botanical Garden is a never-miss favorite that offers not only world-class gardens over nearly 80 sprawling acres, but also a gift shop, café, and visitor’s center. The renowned St. Louis Zoo will occupy a whole day if you let it, and will send you home with unforgettable memories. Most tourists insist that the brewery tour offered by Anheuser Busch is one that cannot be missed. See the world-renowned Clydesdale stables and taste the world-famous beer!

Contact Patrick today!

Motivational Keynote Speaker in San Jose, California

Keynote, Speaker No Responses »

Dec 302012

Conference TEDx Speaker in San Jose, California

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in San Jose as a leading authority on online marketing and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on San Carlos Street, the Ramada San Jose Convention Center, the Corinthian Event Center and Ballroom or some other convention space in San Jose, California, Patrick will deliver the buzz and energy you’re looking for. As a motivational speaker, his #1 objective is to leave attendees excited, inspired and energized to take action and see tangible results.

Videos Programs Contact

Visit Patrick’s video blog and subscribe to be notified of future videos by clicking the button below.

Strategic Business Insights

Past clients include …

Recent speaking destinations include …

Contact Patrick today!

General Information About San Jose, California, for Meeting Planners

Making your plans for a great business conference or convention in San Jose, California? Here are a few interesting facts about the fabulous city you are going to visit: San Jose, California is where nostalgic Spanish history meets the famous modern-day Silicon Valley. Exploring this city, you will come upon impressive 19th-century architecture juxtaposed alongside streamlined, contemporary buildings. The city is surrounded by sweeping parks and green spaces and framed on its northern borders by the majestic San Francisco Bay. San Jose is the third-largest of all California cities, and the San Francisco Bay’s largest city in both population and space. Here is Patrick’s economic forecast for America.

2013 Business Conferences in San Jose, California

The city of San Jose is hosting a number of large conferences and conventions in the upcoming year. These gatherings include the 2013 CAEYC Annual Conference by the California Association for the Education of Young Children which will be held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in March. In addition, the mLearnCon is hosting the 2013 Mobile Learning Conference & Expo Conference & Expo in June 18 at the Fairmont San Jose. Moreover, the Face & Body Northern California is hosting their 2013 Annual Conference at the McEnery Convention Center in August, while the USENIX is hosting their 11th USENIX Conference on File and Storage Technologies at Fairmont San Jose.

San Jose Food Choices for Convention Attendees

Make time to dine while you’re in San Jose for business meetings! You can’t go wrong for breakfast or brunch at Bill’s Café. Ask for one of their famous Mimosas to go with your huge omelets and home fries! Looking for the perfect gourmet dinner? Make reservations at Le Papillon, San Jose’s top restaurant, offering contemporary and French haute cuisine. The chef produces consistently excellent traditional French dishes, each with their interesting, updated twists. For a fabulous choice in local Tex-Mex, go to Tu Mero Mole and try their incredibly tasty Tacos Al Pastor. This is the true taste of today’s San Jose!

San Jose Attractions for Conference Delegates

There is much to see and do during your business trip to magnificent San Jose, California! See the city’s oldest parish, magnificent St. Joseph Cathedral, for starters. A visit to this San Jose landmark will instantly reset your internal computer. Another popular tourist destination is the Municipal Rose Garden, an official historic landmark for the city of San Jose, which offers innumerable photo ops and the glories of nature. One of the up-and-coming attractions in the city is the Tech Museum, which features four stunning, separate galleries to explore and enjoy.

Contact Patrick today!

Older Entries Newer Entries