V.J. Smith
In March 2014, meeting planners throughout the United States named V.J. as one of their favorite speakers (Meeting and Conventions Magazine).
V.J.'s engaging and genuine style quickly captivates an audience. He takes the group on an emotional roller coaster ride. V.J. knows that people want to be entertained and inspired. He is a first-rate storyteller and relates well to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
He is a two-time finalist in Toastmaster's Internationals' World's Championship of Public Speaking.
He has been a professional speaker for almost twenty years. His audiences have included large corporations, healthcare organizations, banking, insurance, medical, judicial, education associations, schools and a host of other businesses and industries. His messages truly resonate with everyone. The number and wide variety of his clients stands as testimony to his speaking ability.
He grew up with three brothers and four sisters. V.J. graduated from South Dakota State University and was named a Distinguished Alumnus of that institution in 2008. He worked at SDSU in various capacities for eighteen years. Prior to his employment at SDSU, he worked in the aerospace industry.
V.J. is the author of the bestselling book, "The Richest Man in Town." His latest release is "Can Your Hear What I See?"
As one meeting planner wrote, "You are a meeting planner's dream!"
In March 2014, meeting planners throughout the United States named V.J. as one of their favorite speakers (Meeting and Conventions Magazine).
V.J.'s engaging and genuine style quickly captivates an audience. He takes the group on an emotional roller coaster ride. V.J. knows that people want to be entertained and inspired. He is a first-rate storyteller and relates well to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
He is a two-time finalist in Toastmaster's Internationals' World's Championship of Public Speaking.
He has been a professional speaker for almost twenty years. His audiences have included large corporations, healthcare organizations, banking, insurance, medical, judicial, education associations, schools and a host of other businesses and industries. His messages truly resonate with everyone. The number and wide variety of his clients stands as testimony to his speaking ability.
He grew up with three brothers and four sisters. V.J. graduated from South Dakota State University and was named a Distinguished Alumnus of that institution in 2008. He worked at SDSU in various capacities for eighteen years. Prior to his employment at SDSU, he worked in the aerospace industry.
V.J. is the author of the bestselling book, "The Richest Man in Town." His latest release is "Can Your Hear What I See?"
As one meeting planner wrote, "You are a meeting planner's dream!"
Where is Your There?
What are you going to do for the rest of your life?
This is a journey from procrastination to destination. According to V.J., "So many people drift in life and their destinies are shaped by the wind and the waves. They aren't in charge of their lives; their lives are in charge of them." What do you want to do with your life? What do you want to you want to see? What do you want to experience?
The purpose of this inspirational...
Simple Choices, Big Rewards
We are judged by the choices we make. In our personal lives and in our business lives, we are faced with simple choices on how we interact with the people around us. In this lively and high energy talk, V.J. focuses on five key situations we face each day. Members of the audience will laugh and reflect on their choices during this one-hour rapid-fire session. People are guaranteed to go away thinking.
Exceptional Is as Exceptional Does
Ask most employees and they will tell you they are performing at an above average level. V.J., drawing on over 20 years experience as a supervisor, offers ten specific traits that separate the exceptional employee from the average employee. This talk is filled with anecdotes and humorous stories to illustrate key points. Every person in the audience will relate to the various categories and be able to judge where they are on the "Exceptional Scale." For some, it...
The Richest Man in Town
This is V.J.'s signature talk and is based on the best-selling book of the same title. Audience members will go on an emotional roller coaster ride as V.J. describes how Marty, an unforgettable cashier at a local big box store, had a profound impact on the people who went through his check-out line. Marty became a legend in an unexpected place because he treated everybody with dignity, kindness and respect. As V.J. says, "Marty was living proof that you don't need money, power or title to...
Replenishing the OhZone
V.J. keeps the attention of the audience by sharing appropriate, humorous and relationship themed...
