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Here’s what audiences and event planners are saying about Phil…

(Fast forward to the 4:20 mark for the real meat of this video…)

“We know that sessions with Phil Wrzesinski at our annual conference will be filled! Phil comes prepared with honest humor, excellent resources and real-world insights on topics that attendees can use to be more successful in their business.” –Ahren Hoffman, Director of Education at ASTRA

“I’ve hired Phil for a number of our chamber events. Not only does the audience love the way Phil teaches, he makes our job as the event planner easy by being prepared, professional and pleasant to work with.” – Mindy Bradish-Orta, Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce

“Phil Wrzesinski is a top notch speaker. He brought handouts that were informative, interesting and had quality content that our attendees raved about. Whether it was an evening reception or a morning workshop, our attendees listened, learned and truly enjoyed Phil’s insight, statistics and helpful hints about the industry. We hope to have him back!” – Diane Dwyer – Trade Show Manager, Madavor Media, IDEX

Phil's Audience all fired up!
Phil Wrzesinski is a captivating speaker that gets rave reviews from his audiences

“Not only does Phil Wrzesinski know his subject matter and have a wonderful way of getting it across (he’s an audience favorite!), he is incredible to work with – – professional, friendly, organized, responsible, and accommodating – – all the things one looks for in a speaker, but seldom get!” -Christine Pauley, Exhibit & Education Coordinator, American Specialty Toy Retailing Association

“Worth the price and expense of entire convention. Single best ASTRA presentation ever – pragmatic, action-oriented!  Will implement every one of the recommendations the day I get back from convention.”  – Pricing for Profit, American Specialty Toy Retailers Association Conference

“Great information – very specific to our stores. Wonderful to have presenters who have been running their own stores for so long. Very relevant and easy to implement right away.”  – Pricing for Profit, American Specialty Toy Retailers Association Conference

“Phil is a fabulous presenter with great information and real life examples.”  – How Ads Work, Jackson Retail Success Academy

“This was the best presentation yet!”  – How Ads Work, Jackson Retail Success Academy

“Great thought provoking class work that has a real relation to sales.” – How Ads Work, Jackson Retail Success Academy

“[Phil’s] tips paid off immediately at our next staff meeting.” – Staff Meetings that Everyone Wants to Attend, Midtown Association

“Best instructor ever! Not trying to sell his services. Learned skills I can easily apply and make money doing it.” – Pricing for Profit, SuperZoo

“Best presenter at the conference. Best use of PowerPoint and visual aids!” – Pricing for Profit, SuperZoo

Phil’s presentations have just the perfect amount of energy, learning, adaptability, and lots of WOW. As we incorporate his ideas we know we will delight and surprise our customers as well as improve our employees morale and abilities to be a better customer caretaker.  – Generating Word of Mouth, Battle Creek Chamber Retail Boot Camp

I attended the third part of your seminar, Turning Your Staff into a Work of Art yesterday. I wish I would have been to the first two parts! This is definitely the best seminar I have ever been to! Very upbeat and VERY useful! You changed my way of thinking about hiring and training. So for that I thank you! – Hiring & Training: Turning Your Staff Into a Work of Art, Battle Creek Chamber Retail Boot Camp

*Contact me directly at PhilWrzesinski@Gmail.com to energize your next meeting!

Organizations for whom I have presented…

Retail Trade Shows/Conferences/Organizations…

American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)
National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA)
Doll and Teddy Bear Collectibles Show (IDEX)
All Baby and Child Spring Educational Conference
Photographic Research Organization (PRO)
Halloween and Party Expo
World Pet Association (Super Zoo)
The Bike Cooperative
CCA Global Partners (Flooring America and Carpet One)
National Retail Hobby Store Association
Diamond Comics Retail Summit
Independent Garden Center Show

Educational Programming Organizations…

Jackson Retail Success Academy
Whizbang Training Retail Success Summit
Wizard Academy

Michigan Community Organizations…

Michigan Downtown Conference
Michigan Rural Cities Conference
Jackson, MI Chamber of Commerce
Jackson, MI Midtown Association
Jackson, MI Jackson District Dental Society
Jackson, MI Jackson Young Professionals
Manistee, MI Main Street Program
West Branch, MI Main Street Program
Lenawee County, MI United Way
Big Rapids, MI Downtown Business Authority
Monroe, MI Chamber of Commerce
Coldwater, MI Chamber of Commerce
Montcalm, MI Business Alliance
Ortonville, MI Downtown Development Authority
Quincy, MI Chamber of Commerce
Battle Creek, MI Chamber of Commerce
Marshall, MI Area Economic Development Authority
Oxford, MI DDA & Main Street Program
Holly, MI Main Street Program
Royal Oak, MI DDA & Main Street Program
Main Street Oakland County (MI)

“Phil makes our job as the event planner easy by being prepared, professional and pleasant to work with.”
Mindy Bradish-Orta, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

Contact Info:
Phil Wrzesinski
(517) 937-3213 phone

Phil.toyhouse@acd.net