William Eager
Bill Eager is an Internet, technology and technology trends pioneer. Bill has spent the past fifteen years researching, writing, speaking about and implementing Internet communications. In 1993, after helping create one of the first large-scale Intranets connecting 25,000 employees at BASF, Bill wrote the second book about the Internet, Using the Internet. Bill has written ten books which have sold 1 million copies including best-sellers The Complete Idiots Guide to Online Marketing and Using the World Wide Web.
Bill has helped some of the world's leading companies including Discover, Kaiser Permanente, Novartis, RE/MAX, Travelocity and Verizon with their online e-business communication strategies to increase revenues, improve productivity and enhance communications with employees and customers. Bill founded a web development company that was eventually sold to Oracle; and on the board of directors of a company sold to Travelocity.
Bill is currently working with companies around the globe on the integration of business with online social networks and has been quoted in USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur.com. Bill was co-founder of MarketLodge, the first social ecommerce application on Facebook. He has recently helped launch the largest work-life balance social network in Europe, and is at the forefront of live, interactive online training.
Bill regularly gives presentations and workshops about technology at national conferences, company and organizational meetings.
Response to Presentations and Workshops by Bill Eager
"Bill Eager's keynote on Social Networking and Social media was inspirational and engaging. It provided the members of the IBBA audience extremely practical advice on how to leverage social networks for business success and everyone was very impressed with how he incorporated IBBA material into his presentation. I strongly recommend him for other associations and organizations looking for a speaker who connects with the audience."
Rebecca Somnitz
IBBA Education and Program Services
"I heard many positive comments on your presentation and I walked away with good tips that I was able to go back and use immediately. We are lucky to have presenters/speakers who support our associations. Without good education programs it is tough to keep the membership up. Thank you again for providing a program with great educational content and fun thrown in."
Cari A. Strouse, CMP, CMM Meetings & Events Director CH2M HILL
"Communication and networking are keys to success in both the commercial and residential real estate business. The discussion about ways we can leverage our communication technologies to rapidly locate, reach and move prospects into long-term client relationships was well received. Indeed, your wonderful goal setting and prioritization exercises emphasized our desire to expand our online marketing and database activities." Stephanie Perlowski Owner, The Perlowski Team Re/Max Alliance
"I just wanted to send off a quick note to say thanks again for your fantastic presentation to our international audience the Jeppesen International weekend in Colorado Springs." Matt Schroeder Events and Education Jeppesen
"Bill Eager is one of the most forward-thinking speakers about the Internet and the subject of electronic commerce in the United States. His presentation was entertaining and educational." Alden Globe JD Edwards
"Your presentation stimulated communication and interaction between the participants at the Executive Institute. Your session was very will received by the 114 California state executives in attendance. You performed a rare feat, your presentation was both entertaining and interesting." Deborah Furlow, General Manager California Department of General Services
"Our members were very pleased with your session. I have heard nothing but good things and all would like to have you back in the future. The most common comment was that you were easy to understand." Jim Lee, President Floor Installation Association of North America
"You played an important role in the success of this year's Tourism and the Internet Conference." James Lawrence, Commissioner West Virginia
"For me Tuesday was a day of incredible growth. Our chemistry blended. Our intentions matched. Thanks so very much for making the time to be with us!" David G. Brown, Vice President & Dean International Center for Computer Enhanced Learning Wake Forest University
"You are a dynamic speaker and make an excellent presentation - I received many compliments." Paul Slevin, CFO Tipperary Corporation
"Your presentation was well received. People especially liked the pace, specific examples and the clarity of your messages. You are unusual in your ability to tailor the presentation and make it interactive with a large crowd. Very impressive." David Dennen, Cargo Network Services Partnership Conference
"Your presentation was very informative and you packed the allowed time with a maximum of relevant ideas. You easily met the expectation which we hold for these programs - to come away with the feeling of time well spent." Judith Light, Institute of Management Consultants
"I can't tell you how many positive comments I received from people who attended your Internet and tourism marketing seminar. It was very well done!" Brent DeRaad, Communications Director Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
"Bill Eager was captivating, charismatic and very informative. He is clearly knowledgeable and experienced in his field, and has mastered the art of sharing information with others without confusing or boring them." Ray Marchman, Northern Trust Bank
"Your clear and structured presentation served to not only stimulate the interest of the audience, but also to reinforce the fact that each and every one of them can easily be adept and efficient at getting maximum value back from Internet utilization." Bob Miller, Steel Service Center Institute
"Excellent speaker. Entertaining, good information and your interaction captivated my interest through the entire presentation." Speaker Evaluation, Connecting Canadians Conference
"Great seminar! Great speaker! Bring him back! I'm not even an Internet junkie, yet I found the seminar fascinating." Attendee, National Tour Association Annual Conference
Bill Eager is an Internet, technology and technology trends pioneer. Bill has spent the past fifteen years researching, writing, speaking about and implementing Internet communications. In 1993, after helping create one of the first large-scale Intranets connecting 25,000 employees at BASF, Bill wrote the second book about the Internet, Using the Internet. Bill has written ten books which have sold 1 million copies including best-sellers The Complete Idiots Guide to Online Marketing and Using the World Wide Web.
Bill has helped some of the world's leading companies including Discover, Kaiser Permanente, Novartis, RE/MAX, Travelocity and Verizon with their online e-business communication strategies to increase revenues, improve productivity and enhance communications with employees and customers. Bill founded a web development company that was eventually sold to Oracle; and on the board of directors of a company sold to Travelocity.
Bill is currently working with companies around the globe on the integration of business with online social networks and has been quoted in USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur.com. Bill was co-founder of MarketLodge, the first social ecommerce application on Facebook. He has recently helped launch the largest work-life balance social network in Europe, and is at the forefront of live, interactive online training.
Bill regularly gives presentations and workshops about technology at national conferences, company and organizational meetings.
Response to Presentations and Workshops by Bill Eager
"Bill Eager's keynote on Social Networking and Social media was inspirational and engaging. It provided the members of the IBBA audience extremely practical advice on how to leverage social networks for business success and everyone was very impressed with how he incorporated IBBA material into his presentation. I strongly recommend him for other associations and organizations looking for a speaker who connects with the audience."
Rebecca Somnitz
IBBA Education and Program Services
"I heard many positive comments on your presentation and I walked away with good tips that I was able to go back and use immediately. We are lucky to have presenters/speakers who support our associations. Without good education programs it is tough to keep the membership up. Thank you again for providing a program with great educational content and fun thrown in."
Cari A. Strouse, CMP, CMM Meetings & Events Director CH2M HILL
"Communication and networking are keys to success in both the commercial and residential real estate business. The discussion about ways we can leverage our communication technologies to rapidly locate, reach and move prospects into long-term client relationships was well received. Indeed, your wonderful goal setting and prioritization exercises emphasized our desire to expand our online marketing and database activities." Stephanie Perlowski Owner, The Perlowski Team Re/Max Alliance
"I just wanted to send off a quick note to say thanks again for your fantastic presentation to our international audience the Jeppesen International weekend in Colorado Springs." Matt Schroeder Events and Education Jeppesen
"Bill Eager is one of the most forward-thinking speakers about the Internet and the subject of electronic commerce in the United States. His presentation was entertaining and educational." Alden Globe JD Edwards
"Your presentation stimulated communication and interaction between the participants at the Executive Institute. Your session was very will received by the 114 California state executives in attendance. You performed a rare feat, your presentation was both entertaining and interesting." Deborah Furlow, General Manager California Department of General Services
"Our members were very pleased with your session. I have heard nothing but good things and all would like to have you back in the future. The most common comment was that you were easy to understand." Jim Lee, President Floor Installation Association of North America
"You played an important role in the success of this year's Tourism and the Internet Conference." James Lawrence, Commissioner West Virginia
"For me Tuesday was a day of incredible growth. Our chemistry blended. Our intentions matched. Thanks so very much for making the time to be with us!" David G. Brown, Vice President & Dean International Center for Computer Enhanced Learning Wake Forest University
"You are a dynamic speaker and make an excellent presentation - I received many compliments." Paul Slevin, CFO Tipperary Corporation
"Your presentation was well received. People especially liked the pace, specific examples and the clarity of your messages. You are unusual in your ability to tailor the presentation and make it interactive with a large crowd. Very impressive." David Dennen, Cargo Network Services Partnership Conference
"Your presentation was very informative and you packed the allowed time with a maximum of relevant ideas. You easily met the expectation which we hold for these programs - to come away with the feeling of time well spent." Judith Light, Institute of Management Consultants
"I can't tell you how many positive comments I received from people who attended your Internet and tourism marketing seminar. It was very well done!" Brent DeRaad, Communications Director Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
"Bill Eager was captivating, charismatic and very informative. He is clearly knowledgeable and experienced in his field, and has mastered the art of sharing information with others without confusing or boring them." Ray Marchman, Northern Trust Bank
"Your clear and structured presentation served to not only stimulate the interest of the audience, but also to reinforce the fact that each and every one of them can easily be adept and efficient at getting maximum value back from Internet utilization." Bob Miller, Steel Service Center Institute
"Excellent speaker. Entertaining, good information and your interaction captivated my interest through the entire presentation." Speaker Evaluation, Connecting Canadians Conference
"Great seminar! Great speaker! Bring him back! I'm not even an Internet junkie, yet I found the seminar fascinating." Attendee, National Tour Association Annual Conference
