Ross Shafer – Six-Time Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, MC & Keynote Speaker
Discover Award Winning Motivational Speaker & TV Host
Looking for the funniest motivational business speaker for your next event? Meet Ross Shafer — a six-time Emmy Award–winning TV host and comedian turned Fortune 500 keynote speaker. Known for his WOW vs. POW® customer experience framework, Ross blends laugh-out-loud humor with actionable business insights that leave audiences entertained, inspired, and ready to act.
With over 3,000 keynotes delivered worldwide, Ross has been trusted by top brands like Microsoft, Toyota, FedEx, Hilton, and Charles Schwab. His programs are corporate-safe, highly engaging, and customized to your event theme — making him the perfect mix of celebrity entertainment and serious business value.
Whether he’s helping leaders embrace change, coaching teams on relevance and resilience, or making your audience howl with laughter in a clean comedy performance, Ross delivers an unforgettable experience. From keynote speeches to emceeing multi-day conferences, he knows how to connect, entertain, and inspire every audience.
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About Ross Shafer
Ross Shafer is a six-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, network TV host, and best-selling business author who has mastered the art of blending humor with transformative business insights. He has written 10 best-selling books, including Nobody Moved Your Cheese, Customer Empathy, No More Customer Friction, and RATTLED.
Beyond his entertainment career, Ross has successfully rescued 23 companies from bankruptcy, selling 22 of them for a profit. He draws from this real-world business expertise to deliver keynotes that are not only hilarious but deeply practical. His signature WOW vs. POW® customer experience method has helped organizations boost satisfaction scores by eliminating pain points and cultivating stronger customer loyalty.
A trusted advisor to thousands of companies worldwide, Ross is also a celebrated corporate emcee, game show host, and clean comedy entertainer. His versatile background ensures that he’s not just a speaker — he’s an unforgettable event experience.
Ross Shafer Presentations
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How to Sell Your Brand Identity & Customize Your Sales Story
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How to Sustain a Relevant Culture
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WOW-ing Customers Doesn’t Guarantee Loyalty
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Virtual Keynote Options (tailored content, live Q&A, custom alignment)
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Clean, Corporate Comedy Show
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Ultimate Emcee & Panel Host
Ross Shafer Credits
- Six-Time Emmy Award Winner
- Host of Network TV Talk & Game Shows
- Author of 10 Best-Selling Business Books
- Inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame
- Business Turnaround Expert (23 companies rescued)
- Clients include: Microsoft, Toyota, Hilton, FedEx, Apple, Charles Schwab
Ross Shafer Testimonials
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“Ross Shafer was brilliantly funny. More than engaging, he was riveting. He tailored his content perfectly to our theme. His insights were as impactful as they were entertaining.” – RMLS President & CEO
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“Your genuine, funny, authentic presentation really resonated. And your real-life examples of POW and WOW were perfect.” – Valet Living CEO
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“Ross Shafer’s brilliant combination of humor and highly humanistic messaging got a thunderous and sustained standing ovation.” – Home Services of America
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“Ross coined the phrase Bill Nye the Science Guy and gave me my start on TV.” – Bill Nye
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“Finally a motivational speaker without the speech. Ross Shafer is one of the funniest guys I know.” – Jay Leno
Ross Shafer is more than just a comedian, professional host & MC or keynote speaker — he’s an event difference-maker. With his rare combination of comedy, business acumen, and broadcasting experience, he ensures every performance, keynote, or emcee engagement is memorable and impactful. From executive retreats to national conferences, Ross delivers laughter, inspiration, and real take-home value.
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