Welcome to AMK Consulting

Hiring speakers is the most important investment you make in the success of your meetings.

Aydee Kozak’s speaker bureau offers friendly and professional client services for all your speaker needs in all topics. With hundreds of the most dynamic, knowledgeable, and compelling professional presenters as partners, the AMK Speaker Bureau is your single source for the right speakers for any educational program or special event. AMK will perfectly match your event style, topic, and needs with the speaker who can lead, educate, motivate, inspire, and ensure the success for your next meeting or convention.

Below is a partial list of speakers that AMK represents. Contact Aydee for their availability and schedule of fees: Aydee@AydeeKozak.com • 312.280.6864 (office) • 312.203.8777 (mobile)

Speakers

Topics: Leadership Training, Facilitating, Strategic/Business Planning

Jeremy Conaway

Jeremy Conaway is a recognized expert in the field of association and brokerage design. His company, RECON Intelligence Services, is currently a leading source of strategic and tactical ideas and applications for the leading edge of the real estate industry. He is a nationally known lecturer, author, and facilitator. He has created business plans, strategic campaigns, and tactical objectives for some of the top companies in the real estate services industry. His articles are regularly published in a number of national journals.

Jeremy serves as the architect and facilitator of the Innovation Connection, a joint venture of more than twenty local REALTOR® associations with over 75,000 members, introducing the concepts of “Co-Opetition” to the brokerage community. Jeremy and his association clients are proving that today's real estate industry opportunities and potentials can best be realized through REALTOR® associations.

Jeremy has a clear vision of the future of the real estate industry and a strong sense of where real estate brokers and REALTOR® associations must position themselves to enjoy its benefits.

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Adorna Carroll, ABR, ABRM, GRI, SRES

Adorna Carroll, with her partner, Barbara Fairfield, own Dynamic Directions Inc., an educational and sales training consulting firm. In addition to being a national speaker and sales trainer in the area of Association Leadership Training, Business Planning, Agency Relationships and Buyer Representation, Adorna was honored as Connecticut’s Educator of the Year in 1999.

Adorna has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and has been awarded five Who's Who awards beginning with "Who's Who of American Women," "Who's Who of Finance and Industry," "Who's Who of Emerging Leaders," "Who's Who in the East," and recently "Who's Who in America."

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Terri Murphy, CRS, GRI, LTG

Terri's sensational multimedia presentation is perfectly suited for anyone who would like to learn the most effective ways to use the Internet to increase profits and business opportunities. Terri has coached thousands of people, helping them to become world-class champions in the competitive sport of e-marketing.

Terri does not deliver a technical "ehow-to" program. Rather, she empowers audience members by providing them with practical steps on how to build a full and strong Internet presence, regardless of whether they are from a Fortune 500 company or a small retail operation.

Audiences across the country agree: no one gets the message across with as much user-friendly style, elegance and humor as Terri. As a professional speaker, she is dynamic, entertaining and captivating. She is also a best-selling author, an accomplished columnist, television producer and nationally recognized speaker and mentor.

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Marcie Roggow, ABR/M, CCIM, CRB, CRS, DREI, GRI

Marcie's commitment to real estate education is evidenced by her own designations. She is the NAR Real Estate Buyer's Agents Council "Train the Trainer" as well as their senior trainer, conducting programs across the United States. Marcie's monthly column in REBAC's Today's Buyers Rep Newsletter, "A Case of Missing Disclosure," covers the myriad of disclosures that could or should be made in a real estate transaction.

Through NAR, her concentration has been in the political affairs, license law, and risk management committees. Her training efforts concentrate on the same topics. Her ability to understand and articulate agency and license laws is an asset to her audiences.

Marcie's quick wit and ability to convey difficult material in an understandable fashion make her a popular presenter for state and local boards of REALTORS® as well as private and franchise companies.

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Forecasting, Analysis, Planning, Strategy, Facilitation

John Tuccillo, Ph.D., Economist

John Tuccillo is one of the foremost real estate economists in the United States. His presentations on the economic outlook, real estate markets, and change in the real estate business are invariably witty, informative, and accessible to both lay and professional audiences. His experience and counsel are sought out by major real estate and technology firms interested in entering the real estate space.

Dr. Tuccillo was educated at Georgetown University and Cornell University, and holds a doctorate in economics. His book, The Eight New Rules of Real Estate, is a bestseller and has been instrumental in shaping the thinking of real estate industry leaders as they approach the challenge of changing their business models. From 1987 to 1997 he was Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®. He now runs his own consulting business, JTA, LLC, specializing in strategic and business planning.

Dr. Tuccillo's clients have included Fannie Mae, Microsoft, GMAC, Prudential Real Estate Associates, Cendant, Kaplan College Online, Windermere Real Estate, and host of other large real estate firms. He is also on the Board of Directors for iProperty.com and 9keys.com, as well as a member of the Board of Advisors for Homebid.com and iSucceed.com.

Dr. Tuccillo is a regular columnist for The Real Estate Professional.

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Fred Flick, Ph.D.

Dr. Fred Flick has spent more than 20 years as an analyst, manager, and association spokesperson. He has published numerous articles and made presentations on the economy and real estate markets. Prior to starting his own company, Dr. Flick was Vice President for Economic Research at the National Association of REALTORS®, a major trade association representing members involved in all facets of real estate.

During 19 years with NAR, Dr. Flick managed the economic research department with 25 plus staff including economists, market analysts, survey researchers, editors, and support personnel. Prior to joining the NAR, he was an economist with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. While at HUD, he worked on evaluation and impact analysis studies of FHA insurance programs, Ginnie Mae programs, congregate housing programs for the elderly, and fair housing.

Dr. Flick has made numerous presentations to national REALTOR® and related trade associations and other organizations. He has participated on forecast panels for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Chicago Chapter of the Institute for Real Estate Management, the Construction Management Institute, Employment Relocation Council, the Carpet and Rug Institute, and the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers. Flick earned his doctorate from the University of Minnesota.

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Motivational, Keynotes, Opening/Closing Events, Luncheon Speakers

Dewitt Jones

Dewitt Jones is recognized as a world-class lecturer. His knowledge of the creative process, his relaxed and genuine style, and his ability to communicate make his presentations truly outstanding. His keynotes Clear Vision and Extraordinary Visions are sure ways to inspire your audience.

Dewitt is one of America's top professional photographers with a career stretching over twenty years. As a motion picture director, he had two films nominated for Academy Awards before he was thirty. Twenty years as a freelance photographer for National Geographic earned him a reputation as a world-class photojournalist.

He has published nine books, including California!, Visions Of Wilderness, What The Road Passes By, Robert Frost, A Tribute To The Source, Canyon Country and John Muir's High Sierra. His most recent book, The Nature Of Leadership was created in collaboration with Stephen R. Covey (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People). Dewitt's column, Basic Jones, appears monthly in Outdoor Photographer magazine.

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Brian O’Malley

Brian has taken his experiences and adventures and woven them into an educational and entertaining presentation. He is unique, inspiring, and speaks to your heart with a passion for his message. His multimedia presentations are truly one of a kind with a mix of sound, stories, and breath-taking photography. Brian is a warm and engaging speaker and, even in a large audience, you feel as if he is speaking directly to you. His programs have a high stun factor!

Brian draws analogies between his climbing adventures and the challenges we face both personally and professionally. He sends the message to excel and live the life to its fullest. He challenges the audience to take their own risks and turn dreams into reality. "We all have a Mt. Everest somewhere in our life."

Before becoming an accomplished speaker, Brian was a full-time professional paramedic and firefighter. He has been featured on the CBS network television program, "Rescue 911." He has worked as a police officer, SWAT team member, and rescue specialist. He is also an award-winning photographer and the author of a children's adventure book. In addition to the Himalayas, his adventures have taken him all over the world to Asia, South America, North America and Africa.

Brian received his CSP, (Certified Speaking Professional) designation in 1996 from the National Speakers Association.

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Jeff Justice

Jeff Justice, CSP, CLL, was destined to become a humorist. At an early age he discovered that if he could make his older brothers laugh they would stop giving him "Noogies". Thus, his first realization in humor: You can't laugh and be angry at the same time.

A dynamic keynote speaker and emcee, Jeff brings his corporate brand of humor to entertain and lighten the intense nature of business. Jeff is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) as recognized by the National Speaker's Association. Less than 400 speakers in the known universe have achieved this earned recognition. His innovative programs on appropriate humor in the workplace have been featured on CNN and CNBC. From employee meetings to high-profile roasts, companies turn to Jeff to engage their employees and energize their organizations.

Applied humor is vital to the life of any organization. Jeff believes that if you're trying to manage others without using humor then you're like the guy who cuts the grass at the cemetery. You have a lot of people underneath you but no one's paying attention!

Today, Fortune 500 companies across the country call on Jeff's caring brand of "applied humor" to maximize their human resource: engaging their employees, improving performance, and developing leaders. As HUMOR Resources Director, Jeff has spent the last decade applying his unique brand of work-appropriate humor as a professional speaker, humor-skills teacher, and humor coach to positively impact human interaction in the workplace.

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Don Blohowiak

Don assists a wide variety of organizations to successfully improve performance and productivity, and Provides customized programs and consulting on: Leadership, Change, Hiring, Creating a Culture of Service, Workplace Effectiveness (including Teamwork), and Priorities Management.

Don is the author of six renowned management books distributed around the world, and were translated into Chinese, German, Portuguese, and Hebrew.

Don is the featured leadership columnist for the Manager's Edge newsletter published by the Briefings Group and the founder and editor of The Productive Leader newsletter published by The Economics Press. Don also publishes The Leader's Letter, an electric newsletter on leadership and management productivity, and a contributor to The Panel of Experts for First-Rate Customer Service.

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Association Management (Financial Management, Communications, Ethics, Leadership)

Edward J. McMillan , CPA, CAE

McMillan is recognized as one of the foremost presenters and authors in the field of financial management today. From keynote addresses to breakout sessions to extensive seminars, Ed has a unique ability to make his topics interesting, worthwhile, and humorous. Invite Ed today for some of his popular topics such as:

• Fraud and Embezzlement: How it happens and how to prevent it!

• IRS Audits! How to avoid them and how to handle them when selected

• Accounting for Non-Accountants (or finances for non-financial executives)

• Understanding the role of the independent CPA and how to select the right one for your organization

• A Budgeting Method that works, is easy and insures fiscal accountability!

• Setting up a Fringe Benefits Program for your employees

• Current IRS issues examined

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Margaret Fitch-Hauser, Ph.D.

Margaret has over 20 of years experience as a consultant, trainer, and coach. Margaret is a founding partner of The Leadership Communication Group, LLC, a training and consulting firm. As a consultant and speaker, Margaret has had national and international experience designing and presenting custom-tailored seminars and training programs on communication-related topics at all levels of business and industry. In addition, she is available as a motivational and after-dinner speaker.

Margaret’s education includes a BA and MA in Speech Communication from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. Her Ph.D. is in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Oklahoma. For eight years, she served on the faculty of the College of Business at the University of Oklahoma working with their consulting services and teaching Business Communication. Margaret has also served as a department chair at Auburn University and is a past president and current board member of the International Listening Association. She is a published scholar in the field of listening and information processing and has served as an expert witness in several fraud litigations. Some of the organizations she has worked with include the State Conference of Bank Examiners, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, McLane Co. Inc., Puckett Machinery, East Alabama Medical Center, and the National Association of REALTORS®.

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Shannon Skousgaard, Ph.D.

With lively, interactive workshops and seminars, Dr. Skousgaard encourages audience participation. Her talks and keynote addresses inspire and motivate. Often dealing with controversial or difficult issues, she elicits respect and hope from audiences she energizes to action. Her workshop, which provides a practical foundation for ethics in both personal and professional life, offers suggestions for that most-difficult aspect of ethics: how-to. How to stay focused on your fundamental values; how to help others keep that focus; how to build respect in an organization; how to keep personal and professional goals in balance. Ethics begins and ends with individual people. Dr. Skousgaard enjoys working with individuals to help them meet the challenge.

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Robert Rasberry, PhD

Bob Rasberry is a professor of Management and Organization at the Edwin L.Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Bob teaches leadership, ethics, and management in the MBA and Executive MBA programs. He is the author of six books and numerous journal and magazine articles. Bob also teaches leadership and management at the Institutes for Organization Management sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as well as the National Association of REALTORS®.

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Jerry V. Teplitz, JD, Ph.D.

Dr. Teplitz offers seminars and instructional packages for stress management, longevity, relaxation, and attitude enhancement.

Jerry is the author of the book Managing Your Stress: How To Relax and Enjoy, and his two latest books are Switched-On Living® and Brain Gym for Business. Articles on Jerry have appeared in such publications as Successful Meetings, Prevention, and Plane and Pilot. He has also been listed in several editions of Who's Who in America.

Teplitz has also been honored by his peers in the National Speakers Association by receiving the title of "Certified Speaking Professional" and has been selected as "Top Rated Speaker" by the International Platform Association.

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Technology

Stephen M. Canale, GRI, CRS, CRB

With over a decade of sales, marketing, management and training experience, Stephen knows the business, and speaks in real world terms. Stephen presents information with examples that are relevant and meaningful to managers, association employees and salespeople alike. Having been featured in every major national real estate publication, and over half of the state REALTOR® publications, Stephen brings outstanding name recognition to your event. With his broad-based knowledge, Stephen still trains on every facet of the business from basic sales skills to more advanced personal development, GRI, and of course, technology. Students respect his expertise!

Aydee@AydeeKozak.com