Ryan Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. As a keynote speaker, Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of "the best keynote speakers ever heard" by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell and Mike Ditka.
Ryan delivers keynote speeches, courses and online learning with an emphasis on actionable content designed to elevate business performance. His curriculum emphasizes emerging trends influencing leadership effectiveness, sales performance and customer experience. Ryan helps participants prepare to thrive in today's ultra-competitive, hyper-connected business environment.
Ryan supports the world's leading brands, including Liberty Mutual, Darden Restaurants, Goodyear, the Dallas Cowboys, Medtronic, ECCO USA and Blue Cross Blue Shield. He is a faculty member for the Institute of Management Studies, a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board and a certified Human Capital Strategist.
Ryan and his team publish original research featuring client case studies to expand the live event experience. He is also the author of a popular blog on business performance. His writing has been featured in Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, FastCompany, SmartBrief, Business News Network, Crain's Business, and Yahoo Business. Ryan is an Ohio University graduate who resides in downtown Minneapolis. When he's not traveling to speaking engagements around the world, Ryan enjoys down time with family and friends, practicing yoga and cheering on his beloved Minnesota Timberwolves.
Ryan Estis has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. As a keynote speaker, Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of "the best keynote speakers ever heard" by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell and Mike Ditka.
Ryan delivers keynote speeches, courses and online learning with an emphasis on actionable content designed to elevate business performance. His curriculum emphasizes emerging trends influencing leadership effectiveness, sales performance and customer experience. Ryan helps participants prepare to thrive in today's ultra-competitive, hyper-connected business environment.
Ryan supports the world's leading brands, including Liberty Mutual, Darden Restaurants, Goodyear, the Dallas Cowboys, Medtronic, ECCO USA and Blue Cross Blue Shield. He is a faculty member for the Institute of Management Studies, a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board and a certified Human Capital Strategist.
Ryan and his team publish original research featuring client case studies to expand the live event experience. He is also the author of a popular blog on business performance. His writing has been featured in Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, FastCompany, SmartBrief, Business News Network, Crain's Business, and Yahoo Business. Ryan is an Ohio University graduate who resides in downtown Minneapolis. When he's not traveling to speaking engagements around the world, Ryan enjoys down time with family and friends, practicing yoga and cheering on his beloved Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sell Your Way Forward: Driving Sales Growth in the New Economy
You can grow a business in any economy, however, attacking this defining
moment in the short term and capturing the opportunity will require a resilient mindset, shift in go to market strategy and a compelling value proposition. The time is now!
During this interactive, virtual experience Ryan Estis will leverage both his
proprietary research and personal experience growing a business through crisis and uncertainty. Ryan will review lessons learned and provide very...
Lead Your Way Forward: Resilient Leadership for the New Economy
For an entire generation of business leaders the actions they take now and in the months ahead will define them and their companies. Navigating this defining moment in the short term and preparing to capture opportunity in the long term will require a healthy mindset, critical decision making and strong relationships.
During this interactive, virtual experience Ryan Estis will leverage both his proprietary research and personal experience leading a business through crisis and...
Passion on Purpose
Turning Corporate Culture into a Competitive Advantage
This keynote reviews how to cultivate a high-engagement, high-performance work culture. As we prepare for the next growth cycle in business, leaders need to understand the needs and expectations of the modern workforce. Ryan pushes back on conventional thinking with new research and case studies from category-leading companies that succeed at maximizing human potential and elevating...
The Brand Experience
Accelerating Business Growth Through Remarkable Experiences
This keynote focuses on how you can elevate the relationships you have with your most important stakeholders: your customers. Ryan teaches organizations how to create remarkable experiences and earn customers for life.
Customer expectations have changed. For buyers, an alternative choice is usually just a click away. Today, customers want an experience, and the best brands step up...
Adapt & Thrive: Preparing to Win In a 2025 World
This keynote presentation will prepare entrepreneurs and business owners to thrive in today's increasingly connected, competitive business environment. Ryan challenges conventional business growth practices and explores progressive techniques and technology that pace with the evolving needs of today's entrepreneur.
We are navigating a landscape with unprecedented disruption, elevated customer expectations and constant change. Our proprietary research proves that traditional...
Unleash Your Inner Superhero
Keys to Achieving Breakthrough Performance
This keynote helps attendees tap into their deep reservoir of potential and unleash their unique capability into the world. Ryan helps people see new opportunity through techniques that remove the barriers of fear, doubt and uncertainty that threaten to inhibit performance.
This important message introduces key insights about productivity and performance. Ryan coaches the audience through embracing...
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WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc.
On-Site
C.H., Senior Event Coordinator, WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc.
Ryan was fantastic! We had only positive feedback from our employees --- in fact, in our post-meeting survey, many people indicated that his session was the most valuable out of our 3 days. I’m sure we will use Ryan again in the future when the correct opportunity arises.
CDW
On-Site
M.B., Sales Director, CDW
“It is often said that people remember how you make them feel more than what you say. On behalf of the entire field sales team at CDW’s Conference, THANK YOU for making each and every person feel in control of their success, in charge of their emotions, and responsible for the next action step in their journey to success. Your talk to our team in Chicago was memorable, relevant, energizing and authentic. Thank you for bringing your best self to CDW today.
Coldwell Banker Commerical
On-Site
D.L.S., Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Coldwell Banker Commerical
Thank you again for your exceptional presentation to our Coldwell Banker Commercial leaders. Our attendees enjoyed your presentation and the key points were very aligned with the business direction that I share with our CBC network. Further, the responsiveness and flexibility that both you and Lynn demonstrated was exceptional. As I shared with our team, out of adversity can come greatness!









