Troy Hazard
CSP
FL, USRespected global business leader, TV host, bestselling business author, franchise expert, and owner / founder of 14 companies over 30 years.
There are business theorists, and then there are those who have truly been there and done that. For more than 25 years, Troy Hazard has been captivating audiences around the world with hard-earned lessons drawn from a lifetime of real-world business experience.
An engaging and entertaining speaker, Troy combines practical business insight with compelling storytelling, sharing both the successes and setbacks that have shaped his career. Having owned 14 companies across a diverse range of industries, he has experienced just about every challenge a business owner can face. He has lived through the dark days of losing $1 million in a single week, while also building a company from startup to $50 million in annual revenue in under five years, and scaling another from $3 million to $35 million in just over three years.
Troy’s business interests have included a recording studio, advertising agency, pizza restaurant, real estate brokerage, property development company, franchise consulting business, and technology company. Most notably, he served as shareholder and Chairman of one of the world’s fastest-growing retail and service pool businesses, leading 1,500 employees across 160 retail stores and more than 600 mobile service units in three countries, before successfully exiting the business to private equity in 2022.
Audiences connect with Troy because he does not speak in theory. He speaks from experience. His presentations are filled with relatable stories, practical takeaways, and real-world strategies that leaders, entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and teams can immediately apply to their own businesses.
In addition to his business achievements, Troy is a highly respected media personality and business commentator. He hosted the Australian television program Don’t Come Monday and his own U.S.-based business talk show, Gettin’ Down 2 Business, on BizTV, reaching more than 40 million homes. He is also a regular co-host on The Big Biz Show, broadcast on BizTV and YTA Network into more than 100 million homes, while also being simulcast across major business radio networks to more than 1.5 million listeners each week.
Today, Troy is Chairman of Sales Star, a global sales transformation business operating in six countries, and Chairman of Easil, where he is helping guide the company’s strategic expansion in the United States, and Chairman of Hanubu, an aggregator of auto garages in the UK. He has also launched an ambitious new venture in Australia targeting the residential electrical services sector, with plans to grow the business from startup to $120 million in revenue in under five years.
Whether speaking to a small leadership team or a packed conference audience, Troy delivers a unique combination of credibility, energy, humor, and practical insight that leaves audiences informed, inspired, and ready to take action!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TROY
"Troy is the ONLY speaker on the American circuit that has been a franchisee twice, a franchisor once, hosted two national network television shows on franchising, and been a leading franchise consultant to more than 300 franchise brands in 16 countries over two decades! He has more personal franchise experience than any other professional speaker in the United States, full-stop!"
"The program development committee spent 15 months finding the right people to create a memorable main platform program, clearly they made a great choice in selecting YOU! We appreciate the enormous effort you put into preparing your message and delivering it with passion to the MDRT audience."- President, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
"Troy delivered a highly effective and engaging presentation as part of the US SMB Keynote Address at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto. He was able to align to the key themes of our overall program while bringing his own flavor and keeping his agenda highly relevant to our audience. His anecdotes landed well thanks to a great balance of business acumen, energy and humor. I've received tremendously positive feedback from our attendees who found Troy's presentation to be enjoyable and applicable to their own businesses. Above all, I personally enjoyed working with Troy. It's a tall task to energize an audience at 8:30 in the morning on the final day of a week-long conference, but Troy pulled it off, and I'd recommend him to any organization seeking to inspire a "conscious change"!- VP US SMB & Distribution, Microsoft Corporation
"Troy expertly crafted a solid platform of tactical, practical business tools that really resonated. The icing on the cake was the very real and authentic delivery of that message. I think that's why he had such a powerful impact on our group." - VP Operations, Coldwell Banker Real Estate
"Troy Hazard's presentation on how to Future-Proof Your Business was fantastic! I think his high-energy delivery and actionable content had an impact on all of us. It certainly did on me. I was impressed how nuggets from his session continued to be discussed throughout the conference. Troy has a unique way of making learning fun while delivering concrete steps that can help transform anyone's business. If you'd like to catapult your franchisees into a new way of thinking, I recommend Troy." - Donn R. Wilson, Former Head of McDonalds Training and Operations, and Senior Executive at Wendy's.
"Troy Hazard is by far and away the very best convention speaker we have ever had. His session went way beyond my expectations and our franchisees LOVED him! They continued to talk about Troy's message for the rest of the event and we are still hearing about how great they thought he was. The thing that impressed me the most was Troy's extensive preparation. The effort that he put forth to really understand our culture and the objectives we set for the conference and the coming year was fantastic."- President & CEO, The Little Gym International
"Troy closed our meeting and he was fantastic! He brought everything together in a seamless way. We can't wait to bring him back for more." - 7-Eleven, USA
"He challenged them to examine themselves, their goals and their future and WOW, did they resonate and respond to his session. Troy's session was an absolute home run in every way!" - 1-800-Flowers
"Awesome... Fabulous... Huge Success... Overwhelmingly Great!... This is how I'd describe Troy Hazard's recent keynote to our franchisees" - Senior Director of Marketing TBC Group / Big O Tires
"Troy's personal experiences proved to us his extreme talent." - Cartridge World
"Outstanding content, highly relevant to the audience. The perfect balance of business and motivation." - Choice Hotels
"Troy did an outstanding job. There has been a buzz around the world! - Corporate Division Flight Centre Limited
"One of the few speakers in this world who truly understands franchising. His depth of experience is without question" - Past Chairman World Franchise Council
"A great contribution to our program, poignant, entertaining and on point." - Maaco Franchising Inc.
"WOW what fantastic results! The positive energy that Troy created in the room was remarkable. - Pita Pit USA, Inc.
"An exceptional keynote speaker, he turned an excellent conference into a memorable experience." - Project Management Institute, USA
"He tailored the content of his presentation to our audience. Troy is a fun, engaging and knowledgeable independent business expert." - ACP Magazines
"Troy certainly engaged our delegates and made us think differently about the businesses. A top class speaker who put a lot of thought into our business" - Red Rooster
"He literally set the tone for a great event. AMAZING! Troy is OUTSTANDING!" - Pita Pit USA, Inc.
"I would highly recommend Troy to any franchisor looking to really ignite and inspire their franchisees." - Jan-Pro International
"Troy was a perfect '10'. We hope to have Troy share his unique wisdom with more of the 7-Eleven team in the coming months!" - Master Franchisee 7-Eleven, USA
"You know the message has landed when participants continue to quote the speaker throughout the conference." - Plan Ahead Events, Tampa Bay
"Troy gets it. He tailors his messaging appropriately, he gets straight to the point and drives it home" - Vice President, Events, Entrepreneurs' Organization
''Troy's evaluations highlighted the preparation he undertook and the professionalism he possesses.'' - Harcourts Real Estate
There are business theorists, and then there are those who have truly been there and done that. For more than 25 years, Troy Hazard has been captivating audiences around the world with hard-earned lessons drawn from a lifetime of real-world business experience.
An engaging and entertaining speaker, Troy combines practical business insight with compelling storytelling, sharing both the successes and setbacks that have shaped his career. Having owned 14 companies across a diverse range of industries, he has experienced just about every challenge a business owner can face. He has lived through the dark days of losing $1 million in a single week, while also building a company from startup to $50 million in annual revenue in under five years, and scaling another from $3 million to $35 million in just over three years.
Troy’s business interests have included a recording studio, advertising agency, pizza restaurant, real estate brokerage, property development company, franchise consulting business, and technology company. Most notably, he served as shareholder and Chairman of one of the world’s fastest-growing retail and service pool businesses, leading 1,500 employees across 160 retail stores and more than 600 mobile service units in three countries, before successfully exiting the business to private equity in 2022.
Audiences connect with Troy because he does not speak in theory. He speaks from experience. His presentations are filled with relatable stories, practical takeaways, and real-world strategies that leaders, entrepreneurs, franchise owners, and teams can immediately apply to their own businesses.
In addition to his business achievements, Troy is a highly respected media personality and business commentator. He hosted the Australian television program Don’t Come Monday and his own U.S.-based business talk show, Gettin’ Down 2 Business, on BizTV, reaching more than 40 million homes. He is also a regular co-host on The Big Biz Show, broadcast on BizTV and YTA Network into more than 100 million homes, while also being simulcast across major business radio networks to more than 1.5 million listeners each week.
Today, Troy is Chairman of Sales Star, a global sales transformation business operating in six countries, and Chairman of Easil, where he is helping guide the company’s strategic expansion in the United States, and Chairman of Hanubu, an aggregator of auto garages in the UK. He has also launched an ambitious new venture in Australia targeting the residential electrical services sector, with plans to grow the business from startup to $120 million in revenue in under five years.
Whether speaking to a small leadership team or a packed conference audience, Troy delivers a unique combination of credibility, energy, humor, and practical insight that leaves audiences informed, inspired, and ready to take action!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT TROY
"Troy is the ONLY speaker on the American circuit that has been a franchisee twice, a franchisor once, hosted two national network television shows on franchising, and been a leading franchise consultant to more than 300 franchise brands in 16 countries over two decades! He has more personal franchise experience than any other professional speaker in the United States, full-stop!"
"The program development committee spent 15 months finding the right people to create a memorable main platform program, clearly they made a great choice in selecting YOU! We appreciate the enormous effort you put into preparing your message and delivering it with passion to the MDRT audience."- President, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
"Troy delivered a highly effective and engaging presentation as part of the US SMB Keynote Address at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto. He was able to align to the key themes of our overall program while bringing his own flavor and keeping his agenda highly relevant to our audience. His anecdotes landed well thanks to a great balance of business acumen, energy and humor. I've received tremendously positive feedback from our attendees who found Troy's presentation to be enjoyable and applicable to their own businesses. Above all, I personally enjoyed working with Troy. It's a tall task to energize an audience at 8:30 in the morning on the final day of a week-long conference, but Troy pulled it off, and I'd recommend him to any organization seeking to inspire a "conscious change"!- VP US SMB & Distribution, Microsoft Corporation
"Troy expertly crafted a solid platform of tactical, practical business tools that really resonated. The icing on the cake was the very real and authentic delivery of that message. I think that's why he had such a powerful impact on our group." - VP Operations, Coldwell Banker Real Estate
"Troy Hazard's presentation on how to Future-Proof Your Business was fantastic! I think his high-energy delivery and actionable content had an impact on all of us. It certainly did on me. I was impressed how nuggets from his session continued to be discussed throughout the conference. Troy has a unique way of making learning fun while delivering concrete steps that can help transform anyone's business. If you'd like to catapult your franchisees into a new way of thinking, I recommend Troy." - Donn R. Wilson, Former Head of McDonalds Training and Operations, and Senior Executive at Wendy's.
"Troy Hazard is by far and away the very best convention speaker we have ever had. His session went way beyond my expectations and our franchisees LOVED him! They continued to talk about Troy's message for the rest of the event and we are still hearing about how great they thought he was. The thing that impressed me the most was Troy's extensive preparation. The effort that he put forth to really understand our culture and the objectives we set for the conference and the coming year was fantastic."- President & CEO, The Little Gym International
"Troy closed our meeting and he was fantastic! He brought everything together in a seamless way. We can't wait to bring him back for more." - 7-Eleven, USA
"He challenged them to examine themselves, their goals and their future and WOW, did they resonate and respond to his session. Troy's session was an absolute home run in every way!" - 1-800-Flowers
"Awesome... Fabulous... Huge Success... Overwhelmingly Great!... This is how I'd describe Troy Hazard's recent keynote to our franchisees" - Senior Director of Marketing TBC Group / Big O Tires
"Troy's personal experiences proved to us his extreme talent." - Cartridge World
"Outstanding content, highly relevant to the audience. The perfect balance of business and motivation." - Choice Hotels
"Troy did an outstanding job. There has been a buzz around the world! - Corporate Division Flight Centre Limited
"One of the few speakers in this world who truly understands franchising. His depth of experience is without question" - Past Chairman World Franchise Council
"A great contribution to our program, poignant, entertaining and on point." - Maaco Franchising Inc.
"WOW what fantastic results! The positive energy that Troy created in the room was remarkable. - Pita Pit USA, Inc.
"An exceptional keynote speaker, he turned an excellent conference into a memorable experience." - Project Management Institute, USA
"He tailored the content of his presentation to our audience. Troy is a fun, engaging and knowledgeable independent business expert." - ACP Magazines
"Troy certainly engaged our delegates and made us think differently about the businesses. A top class speaker who put a lot of thought into our business" - Red Rooster
"He literally set the tone for a great event. AMAZING! Troy is OUTSTANDING!" - Pita Pit USA, Inc.
"I would highly recommend Troy to any franchisor looking to really ignite and inspire their franchisees." - Jan-Pro International
"Troy was a perfect '10'. We hope to have Troy share his unique wisdom with more of the 7-Eleven team in the coming months!" - Master Franchisee 7-Eleven, USA
"You know the message has landed when participants continue to quote the speaker throughout the conference." - Plan Ahead Events, Tampa Bay
"Troy gets it. He tailors his messaging appropriately, he gets straight to the point and drives it home" - Vice President, Events, Entrepreneurs' Organization
''Troy's evaluations highlighted the preparation he undertook and the professionalism he possesses.'' - Harcourts Real Estate
Future-Proofing Your Business
Prepare you business for tomorrow, today!
Before his 40th birthday, Troy Hazard had already bought, scaled, and sold more businesses than most entrepreneurs will in a lifetime. Having navigated five major economic downturns and countless real-world challenges, he has transformed those experiences into practical strategies that drive measurable results.
In this high-impact presentation, Troy shares insights that have engaged audiences in 26...
Purpose Passion People and Profits
Purpose, Passion, People and Profits - 'the intersection of life and business'
Business leaders around the world know that to be successful, you need to focus on two key elements: personal growth and business growth.
The secret to achieving both faster is understanding where they intersect, so that one becomes the fulcrum for the other.
Serial entrepreneur Troy Hazard spent the...
Revenue Through Relationships
Revenue Through Relationsips - 'Developing significant customer connection'
In a world of connectivity, why is it that we sometimes fail to really 'connect' as humans? In our personal lives we all enjoy relationships that revolve around authenticity, honesty, openness, vulnerability, and respect. Yet in business we often treat the development of key relationships as a mechanical, somewhat technical event, as opposed to an emotional bond with another person....
Embrace Evolution
Embrace Evolution - 'Be first to change or first to die!'
It's a fact - change is constant, change is inevitable, change is good... Unless, of course, it's forced.
As business leaders we'd all love to tell our team to Change or DIE! For many years this was the catch cry in Troy Hazard's businesses - until he learned that the more effective way to facilitate change was to 'embrace evolution'.
Through his 30 years as a business consultant and...
Speed Leading
Speed Leading - 'How to become a better leader faster'
Leading people is tough, particularly in changing times. Everyone has an opinion on how to lead, and what makes a good leader. So, what is the best way to become a better leader, faster? Ask a leader of leaders. Troy Hazard is a business veteran with 13 companies he has founded, built and sold over 30 years.
His entrepreneurial and leadership excellence was recognized when he was elected...
Going Global
Going Global - 'The street fighters guide to the global economy'
It's a question that is on everyone's mind. How am I going to compete in a global economy? Should I be focusing on defending my ground against global predators, or attacking them on their turf?
For many the thought of competing in a global economy is nothing more than a nervous distraction. Do you simply circle the wagons, or face the challenge of...
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Faegre Drinker
On-Site
B.S., Partner, Faegre Drinker
"Troy delivered his virtual experience to our group of franchisors with amazing impact. Immediately after the event I had people emailing me to say thank you for such great relevant information. Troy had their attention from start to finish. His leadership insights were spot on, especially the real-life examples of what our franchisors could do in their business TODAY to navigate this crisis. Outstanding!"
Papa Murphy's International
On-Site
S.R., Sr VP of Human Resources, Papa Murphy's International
"Troy's unique approach to a virtual meeting was both timely, and highly informative. In a time of so much uncertainty, our owners appreciated the opportunity to learn tactics they can implement today to help them prepare their businesses for success post-pandemic. I could almost hear them taking notes! This was not just a keynote, this was a highly engaging event that was just what our owners needed."
McDonalds
On-Site
D.W., Former Global Head Training & Operations, McDonalds
Troy Hazard's presentation on how to Future-Proof Your Business was fantastic! I think his high energy delivery and actionable content had an impact on all of us. It certainly did on me. It was impressed how nuggets from his session continued to be discussed throughout the conference. Troy has a unique way of making learning fun while delivering concrete steps that can help transform any business. If you are seeking to catapult your franchisees into a new way of thinking, I recommend Troy
Microsoft Corporation
On-Site
C.B., VP US SMB & Distribution, Microsoft Corporation
Troy delivered a highly effective and engaging presentation as part of the US SMB Keynote Address at the 2012 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto. He was able to align to the key themes of our overall program while bringing his own flavor and keeping his agenda highly relevant to our audience. His anecdotes landed well thanks to a great balance of business acumen, energy and humor. I've received tremendously positive feedback from our attendees who found Troy's presentation to be enjoyable and applicable to their own businesses. Above all, I personally enjoyed working with Troy. It's a tall task to energize an audience at 8:30 in the morning on the final day of a week-long conference, but Troy pulled it off, and I'd recommend him to any organization seeking to inspire a "conscious change"!
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
On-Site
J.B., President, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
The 2012 MDRT Meeting was a phenomenal success, thank you for being part of this years program. Your participation was instrumental in making the Annual Meeting a wonderful experience for our members and VIP guests. The program development committee spent 15 months finding the right people to create a memorable program, clearly they made a great choice in selecting YOU! We appreciate the enormous effort you put into preparing your message and delivering it with passion to the MDRT audience.
The Little Gym
On-Site
B.B., President & CEO, The Little Gym
In the 16 years we have been booking speakers, Troy Hazard is by far and away the very best convention speaker we have ever had. His session went way beyond my expectations and our franchisees LOVED him! They continued to talk about Troy's message for the rest of the event and we are still hearing about how great they thought he was. The thing that impressed me the most was Troy's extensive preparation. The effort that he put forth to really understand our culture and the objectives we set for the conference and the coming year was fantastic.
Faegre Baker Daniels
On-Site
B.S., Partner and Chair of Franchise Practice, Faegre Baker Daniels
Troy really hit it out of the park! He listened to understand the theme and message that we wanted to deliver from an overall conference and content perspective and hit it on all cylinders. Troy has unique, real-world experience both as a franchisor and franchisee, as well as consulting with franchisors around the world—he's "been there, done that" in franchising. He spent the time on the front end leading into the conference finding out our objectives, and then determining how his message and what he's passionate about fit together to create a meaningful experience for the audience. And so, it wasn't about him, it was about them. Rather than theory or an esoteric type delivery, Troy delivers real world franchise perspective, and it really made a difference, really made a difference. I heard that from a number of our attendees. So, I just can't recommend Troy highly enough. If you're looking for a keynote speaker, give serious and strong consideration to Troy Hazard, because he brings it.
CYCLEBAR
On-Site
M.F., CEO, CYCLEBAR
Troy was well prepared to present to our audience. His presentation was both motivational and educational while delivering truly actionable next steps for attendees. On stage, Troy is super energized and he connected really well to the audience leveraging his personal experiences and business acumen. Highly recommend Troy!
Project Management Institute
On-Site
G.M., PMI Events and Learning, Project Management Institute
Troy Hazard was an exceptional keynote speaker at two PMI Leadership Institute Meetings. Both times he delivered exceptional value to attendees, and his participation in the North America Leadership Institute Meeting turned an excellent conference into a memorable experience for those who attended.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC
On-Site
P.Y., VP Operations, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC
We selected Troy Hazard to present to both our Business Consultants and our Broker Owners at this years annual convention. Troy expertly crafted a solid platform of tactical, practical business tools that really resonated. What made Troy's session exceptional was that he then created an opening for everyone in the room to really dig into the fundamental driving inspiration behind why we do what we do both as franchisors and as Broker Owners. One evaluation said, 'Thanks you so much. It was powerful for me to know that you care enough about our success to bring someone like this in to work with us.' Troy's practical business message for our team was a great investment. The icing on the cake was the very real and authentic delivery of that message. I think that's why he had such a powerful impact on our group.
1-800-Flowers
On-Site
T.M., Vice President Retail, 1-800-Flowers
We recently had Troy Hazard engage our franchisees in a powerful session and what an impact he had - for all of us! Troy's extensive franchise experience quickly established solid credibility with our franchisees and opened them up to hear his provocative message loud and clear. He challenged them to examine themselves, their goals and their future and WOW - did they resonate and respond to his session. Fantastic feedback from franchisees continues to roll in and we are so pleased with Troy's impact and message, we are bringing him back again in October to work with the entire system and creating regular webinars to keep the momentum going between now and then. Troy's session was an absolute home-run in every way!
Homewatch CareGivers, LLC
On-Site
J.T., VP Marketing/Business Development, Homewatch CareGivers, LLC
Troy absolutely nailed what our network needed. The perfect messages at just the right time. You had the room buzzing long after you left.
Pita Pit USA Inc.
On-Site
P.E., VP Administration, Pita Pit USA Inc.
WOW what fantastic results! The positive energy that Troy created in the room was remarkable and he literally set the tone for a great event. AMAZING! The residual buzz from the event has also been fantastic. Troy's passion for franchising and his solid tools for business success will ignite positive energy in ANY brand. If you need a keynote speaker to motivate, inspire and educate your franchisees, Troy is OUTSTANDING!
7-Eleven USA
On-Site
J.W.J., Sr. Director of Franchising, 7-Eleven USA
We brought Troy Hazard in to close our meeting and he was fantastic! He brought everything together in a seamless way and sent our franchisees off with solid tools to improve their businesses and their attitudes. I am so glad we had him close our day. It made a huge difference and we can't wait to bring him back for more.
Bank Of Houston
On-Site
M.S., Director, Bank Of Houston
Troy is one of the most dynamic and exciting speakers I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. He goes straight to the heart! Dynamic, informative and great take home value.
Flight Centre Limited
On-Site
C.C., National Sales Leader - Corporate Division, Flight Centre Limited
Troy did an outstanding job of bringing our global team together and getting them to think laterally. There has been a buzz around the world and the event has been noted as one of our most successful and highest rated ever!
Senior Helpers
On-Site
C.B., VP Marketing, Senior Helpers
Troy Hazard earned full 10's across the board! He was extremely well prepared and his unique pre-program process left us feeling 100% confident that he would nail it and nail it he did. Our attendees have been flooding us with praise saying this was by far the very best convention they have ever had. A common comment was how refreshing it was to have someone connect directly to them with nothing but a couple of flip charts and a passionate, relative, memorable message that was applicable to their businesses.
Great Clips
On-Site
B.C., Franchisee, Great Clips
Troy was phenomenal and extremely engaging in a 'how does this actually apply' way!
Papa Murphy's International
On-Site
S.R., Senior VP Human Resources, Papa Murphy's International
“Troy’s unique approach to our meeting was both timely, and highly informative. In a time of so much uncertainty, our owners appreciated the opportunity to learn tactics they can implement today to help them prepare their businesses for success. This was not just a keynote, this was a highly engaging event that was just what our owners needed.”
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- Troy Hazard - Introduction (short)
- Troy Hazard - BIO (Franchise)
- Troy Hazard - BIO (Media)
- Troy Hazard - Introduction (Franchise)
- A Unique Virtual Experience
- Virtual Keynote: Future Proofing your Business
- KEYNOTE - 'Future-Proofing Your Franchise'
- KEYNOTE - 'Stronger Together'
- KEYNOTE - "Embrace Evolution - Be First to Change or First to Die"
- KEYNOTE - "Speed Leading -Be a Better Leader, Faster"
- KEYNOTE - "Revenue through Relationships"
- KEYNOTE - "Purpose, Passion, People and Profits"
- KEYNOTE - "Future Proofing your Business"
- Why Choose Troy - Business Experience
- Troy Hazard - Bio 2021




























