
Larry Broughton
Larry delivers each keynote with his signature high-octane energy, humor, and authenticity. He takes audience members on an emotional journey and leaves them inspired with a can-do attitude.
Larry Broughton is an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. As a former US Army Staff Sergeant, serving 8 years on Special Forces A-Teams (commonly known as the Green Berets), Larry has parlayed the lessons learned from his time in service to his country and applied them to the business arena attaining extraordinary success. CBS News has called Larry “the nation’s foremost expert on leadership and entrepreneurship,” and LA Weekly has named him as one of their Top 10 Speakers in North America.
He is the Founder & CEO of broughtonHOTELS, a veteran in the boutique hotel industry; and The VICTORY Masterclass, an inspirational learning forum for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers. Larry has received dozens of business awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year® and Passkeys Foundation’s National Business Leader of Integrity.
Larry has authored books and hundreds of articles on leadership, team building, and entrepreneurial significance, including his Amazon #1 bestseller, VICTORY: 7 Revolutionary Strategies for Entrepreneurs, and FLASHPOINTS for Achievers. His upbeat, creative approach to business and life has been featured in newspaper and magazine articles across the country and he’s been a guest on podcasts, and news and TV programs on every major network, including regular appearances on MSNBC, CNBC, and Travel Channel.
Larry has presented to, coached, and mentored thousands of current and aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs nationwide. He has delivered keynote addresses and training programs to Fortune 100 firms, including Walmart, Cutco Corporation, Turner Broadcasting,and Toyota/Lexus, as well as universities, non-profits, medical facilities, and even the Pentagon’s Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
In his continued commitment to make a positive impact, Larry serves as a Director of Raven Drum Foundation, a non-profit committed to serve, educate, and empower Veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors through innovative wellness-support programs.
Larry attended the Executive Program at the prestigious Stanford University, studied Russian at the world-renowned Defense Language Institute, and Political Science at the University of California Santa Barbara.
For more information on Larry, please visit www.LarryBroughton.com.
Larry Broughton is an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. As a former US Army Staff Sergeant, serving 8 years on Special Forces A-Teams (commonly known as the Green Berets), Larry has parlayed the lessons learned from his time in service to his country and applied them to the business arena attaining extraordinary success. CBS News has called Larry “the nation’s foremost expert on leadership and entrepreneurship,” and LA Weekly has named him as one of their Top 10 Speakers in North America.
He is the Founder & CEO of broughtonHOTELS, a veteran in the boutique hotel industry; and The VICTORY Masterclass, an inspirational learning forum for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers. Larry has received dozens of business awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year® and Passkeys Foundation’s National Business Leader of Integrity.
Larry has authored books and hundreds of articles on leadership, team building, and entrepreneurial significance, including his Amazon #1 bestseller, VICTORY: 7 Revolutionary Strategies for Entrepreneurs, and FLASHPOINTS for Achievers. His upbeat, creative approach to business and life has been featured in newspaper and magazine articles across the country and he’s been a guest on podcasts, and news and TV programs on every major network, including regular appearances on MSNBC, CNBC, and Travel Channel.
Larry has presented to, coached, and mentored thousands of current and aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs nationwide. He has delivered keynote addresses and training programs to Fortune 100 firms, including Walmart, Cutco Corporation, Turner Broadcasting,and Toyota/Lexus, as well as universities, non-profits, medical facilities, and even the Pentagon’s Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
In his continued commitment to make a positive impact, Larry serves as a Director of Raven Drum Foundation, a non-profit committed to serve, educate, and empower Veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors through innovative wellness-support programs.
Larry attended the Executive Program at the prestigious Stanford University, studied Russian at the world-renowned Defense Language Institute, and Political Science at the University of California Santa Barbara.
For more information on Larry, please visit www.LarryBroughton.com.
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Larry delivers each keynote with his signature high-octane energy, humor, and authenticity. Larry often shares messages that are real and raw. He takes audience members on an emotional journey through laughter and tears, but always leaves them feeling inspired with a can-do attitude!
CUSTOMIZABLE HALF-DAY, FULL-DAY, AND TWO-DAY PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EVENT.
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F* WORDS FOR LEADERSHIP & LIFE: OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLES BETWEEN DREAMING & DOING
Larry’s authentic, high-octane keynote features inspiring stories and practical tips to overcome adversity, face challenges, and live a more productive, high-impact, and significant life. Based on his studies of business and personal success; and personal interviews with hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, world-class athletes, and thought leaders, Larry shares the driving strategies for overcoming any obstacle. This humorous, uplifting, and inspiring keynote can be 50 to 90 minutes...
FIVE SPECIAL OPS STRATEGIES TO BUILD ELITE TEAMS
Based on his background serving on elite US Army Special Forces A-Teams (the Green Berets) and his entrepreneurial experience building teams that outmaneuver and outperform larger, better-funded organizations, Larry discusses the ideal profile of effective teams and offers tools, techniques, and resources to create and motivate teams to greatness. Larry has delivered this presentation to universities, Fortune 50 companies, entrepreneurial start-ups, and associations.
NAVIGATING CHANGE & CHAOS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
Change happens when the cost of the status quo is greater than the risk of change. In business, leadership, and life, change is the one constant, yet scares and paralyzes most leaders and team members. Larry shares real-life examples of navigating change, taming chaos, and leading through innovation. Winston Churchill famously said, “We must take change by the hand or rest assuredly, change will take us by the throat.”
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LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM A FORMER GREEN BERET
Larry shares the insider secrets and the key success strategies for effective leadership from his service on A-Teams in the US Army’s elite Special Forces (The Green Berets), and how he parlayed them to build world-class businesses and become an award-winning entrepreneur. Larry explains that healthy and effective leadership skills are within everyone’s grasp, not exclusive to those in official command-structure roles in formal organizations. Based on his military and entrepreneurial...
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Forest Lawn
On-Site
B.S., VP of Community Relations and Media Management, Forest Lawn
Larry's professionalism, energy and enthusiasm contributed greatly to an inspiring and uplifting Veterans Day Celebration at Forest Lawn. His dedication to service and his background as an Army Green Beret lent authentic credibility to our program, which was very well received by attendees - evidenced by many people staying long after the event to speak with Larry. I highly recommend Larry as a speaker or emcee for events of this kind.
Award-winning Brand Creator & Television Show Host
On-Site
K.N., Owner, Award-winning Brand Creator & Television Show Host
I had the opportunity this year to have Larry speak at my event. His message to my guests was not only riveting, but delivered with such humility, passion, and sincerity that it was obvious everyone in the room was moved by it. All I can say is this...when Larry Broughton speaks, we ALL should listen.
Giant Food Veterans Business Resource Group
On-Site
S.G., Chair, Giant Food Veterans Business Resource Group
We had Larry speak at our Veterans Business Resource Group's annual conference. He is a very engaging, inspirational, and dynamic person; we would highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again in the future. His passion for ensuring that people have the tools for success is unparalleled. Larry is an example of what true leadership is all about.
Sentry Residential
On-Site
D.D., Co-Founder & CEO, Sentry Residential
It was an honor having Larry join our Summit as our Keynote Speaker and we were thrilled to have him as a part of the event. Larry is an engaging speaker, leveraging years of military service and business leadership to educate and empower. We highly recommend Larry!
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
On-Site
J.H., National Employment Director, DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
Larry's presentation was filled with a treasure trove of experiences to guide and inspire those who have an entrepreneurial spirit. It takes an expert entrepreneur to awaken that same life-force hidden in others and he does it with the perfect amount of honesty, humor and directives. It is unusual for a successful business leader to willingly expose their own struggles to encourage others to forge ahead through rocky terrain to reach that place of victory. Larry is special and we highly recommend his instructive and encouraging messages to any audience.
St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett
On-Site
K.M., CEO, St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett
Larry Broughton exemplifies the kind of savoir-faire that awakens your drive to be better in everything you do. Even though he is undoubtedly awesome, he is also authentic and easy to relate to. His disciplined demeanor does not overshadow his keen wit, as he brought in quite a few roars of laughter from our group. It was a pleasure and an honor to listen to Larry, and any organization looking for a stern pick me up would be lucky to be graced with this talented individual's greatness.
Influence Group
On-Site
M.O., Managing Partner, Influence Group
If you are looking for a speaker who can energize and inspire, look no further than Larry Broughton. Larry speaks from true experience, which is why he connected so perfectly with our audience.
El Paso Hotel & Motel Association
On-Site
R.L., President, El Paso Hotel & Motel Association
It was our great pleasure to have Larry present to our organization. He is truly an inspiring and thought-provoking speaker, and we count ourselves fortunate to have received the wisdom of his experience. Larry’s professionalism and commitment to excellence were apparent from the time he walked into the room until the time he departed.
All Star Group
On-Site
A.G., President, All Star Group
Larry Broughton commanded the audience with his style and knowledge. As a conference and event organizer for over 20 years, I appreciate Larry's professionalism and ability to interject his expertise. I was honored to have him speak at my event, and would invite him back again!
Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA)
On-Site
F.K., Founder & CEO, Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA)
Larry spoke at our annual leadership conference and he was awesome! Being a hotelier himself and speaking to some of the world’s best, he was very engaging with his talk, and his presentation was entertaining. Attendees absolutely loved him!
Cutco Corporation
On-Site
J.S., CEO, Cutco Corporation
Larry Broughton is one of the best leadership speakers we've seen. His message is both inspiring and relatable. He validates his key points by sharing real life personal stories that have led him to be the person he is today. Larry is warm, friendly and entertaining as he shares his thoughts on the secrets to organizational success, which sit on the foundational understanding that inspiring and empowering your people to chase their potential is the key. If you're serious about growing your organization I would highly recommend Larry Broughton to help you with your journey.
Identity Culture
On-Site
D.P., President, Identity Culture
Larry spoke at our annual Identity Conference where we hosted hundreds of next generation entrepreneurs. Larry has a way of getting his point across with brilliance and simple truths. Though he stands tall and has a warrior's past, Larry speaks in a calm and assertive voice which gives the audience the ability to fully take-in his inspiring teachings. Larry is very dynamic and engaging, and I will surely use his talents again in the future.
Institute for Veterans and Military Families
On-Site
M.C., Chief Operation Officer, Institute for Veterans and Military Families
To say that Larry is an overwhelming favorite among our thousands of participants would be an understatement. He connects well with audiences of any size or composition and leaves all in attendance with meaningful insights and actionable information. We emerged a stronger and more engaged team and, perhaps even more importantly, as individuals, more inspired and purposeful about what we want to accomplish personally as well as collectively as a team.
American Water Works Association
On-Site
T.W., Executive Director, American Water Works Association
Larry was one of the most innovative and motivating speakers I have ever seen. Our attendees were engaged and excited to hear him speak on "Turning Vision Into Action." We had never considered a keynote speaker outside of our industry, but we are certainly glad we did. He was funny, utilized videos, pictures and real life examples as well. If you are looking for a keynote address that is insightful and from a real world perspective, Larry Broughton is the perfect choice for you!
IVC Foundation
On-Site
R.H.M., Executive Director, IVC Foundation
Larry is the consummate insightful and inspirational speaker. His remarks were spot-on in setting the tone and expectations of excellence for our fundraising event. Larry's unique and inspiring background, engaging personality, and sense of humor from the stage made him an absolute hit with our audience.
California Hotel & Lodging Association
On-Site
J.F., Senior Vice President, California Hotel & Lodging Association
It was great having Larry as the keynote presenter at our annual InnSpire Conference & Trade Show for CABBI — what a neat guy! I appreciated his ease on stage, his ability to engage the audience, and his energy and passion. His presentation was informative, enlightening, and inspiring; and the feedback from our innkeepers was awesome! Larry’s participation in the program really made for a great conference.
The Ethical Edge
On-Site
R.W., Founder, The Ethical Edge
Authentic...this is Larry Broughton's generous gift as an inspirational, motivational voice of influence to audiences throughout America. Larry's personal and professional life journey powerfully and purposefully invites listeners to take ownership of the universal lessons of growth... no pain, no gain. Humorous... candid... truthful, Larry delivers a hope-filled opportunity to seize the moment and move... forward!
Walmart Headquarters
On-Site
M.E., Senior Director of Public Affairs, Walmart Headquarters
Larry's high-energy and powerful keynote at Walmart's Open Call was the perfect balance of inspirational tips, humorous anecdotes, and insightful lessons delivered in an approachable and transparent manner that inspired attendees towards actionable steps in their personal and professional lives. If you get a chance to have Larry speak at your event, jump at the chance!
Evolution Seminars
On-Site
M.B., Founder, Evolution Seminars
When Larry Broughton spoke at our business seminar, he absolutely blew the roof off! I have never heard so much positive feedback from ANY speaker, and we've put on nearly 200 seminars. Larry is authentic, powerful in his message, and inspiring to the heart. If you have a chance to book him, take it!
Wounded Warrior Project
On-Site
A.G., Co-Founder, Wounded Warrior Project
I have heard a lot of speakers, and I can say without question that Larry is the most inspiring speaker to ever talk to our population. Larry gets it! He's lived what our warriors have lived, and he knows what is in front of them. Like a good soldier, he's passing on his knowledge so others can navigate the landmines of life and be successful.














