Speaking & Workshops
Ideas that Inspire Action
Meaningful presentations do more than inform. They challenge assumptions, spark new thinking and leave audiences with practical ideas they can immediately apply.
Drawing on more than three decades of executive marketing leadership — now focused on wineries, tourism boards, and hospitality organizations — combined with direct guest-experience and hospitality expertise, I deliver presentations that blend strategy with storytelling. For audiences looking for something more experiential, my Smoke Fire Grill™ and Fire and Wine work brings live-fire cooking and wine pairing into the room as well. Whether speaking to winery executives, tourism boards, industry associations, or your guests directly, my goal is simple: leave the audience thinking differently, with ideas they can act on immediately.
Speaking Topics
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Winery and Tourism Marketing Strategy
Practical insights on brand positioning, guest experience, and modern search visibility for winery and tourism executives, drawn directly from consulting work in the category, not general marketing theory.
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Brand Strategy
Building memorable winery, tourism and hospitality brands through clarity, purpose and customer experience.
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Guest Experience
Why and how stories, curiosity and thoughtful experiences create stronger organizations through customer engagement.
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Marketing and Brand Leadership for Hospitality Executives
An executive perspective on aligning marketing strategy, brand positioning, and guest experience — built for leadership teams making real budget and strategy decisions, not just front-line staff training.
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Northern Barbecue™ and SFG Wine Series
A hands-on, experiential session discussing the pairing of live-fire cooking and wine. Ideal for tasting rooms, wine clubs, and guest-facing events looking for something beyond a standard tasting.
Every Audience is Different
No two organizations face the same challenges. Every presentation is tailored to the audience under the guidance of your brand strategy, brand voice and unique point of view. I blend practical insights, real-world examples and engaging stories that encourage discussion long after the session ends.
More than a Presentation
The most successful events leave audiences with ideas they remember and conversations they continue. My presentations are designed to create both—combining strategic thinking with approachable storytelling and practical takeaways. A memorable experience is the most valuable engagement you can deliver, because that is what shapes and builds long-lasting customer loyalty and advocacy.
