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Ken Blanchard

Business leader, bestselling author, business and leadership keynote speaker.

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Ken Blanchard is widely known for his best-selling book, The One Minute Manager, which has been translated into 25 different languages.

Inducted into the Amazon.com Hall of Fame as one of the Top 25 Best-Selling Authors of all time, he is renowned for his ability to articulate abstract and complex ideas into easily understood presentations. He is one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today. Blanchard is also the chief spiritual officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international management training and consulting firm.

His forte is teaching audiences how to master the art of self-motivation, project management, and increased productivity. A popular leadership speaker, he also addresses the often-neglected topic of business ethics.

Blanchard has been awarded the National Speakers Association’s highest honor, the Council of Peers Award of Excellence.

His contributions to the field of management training and speaking have positively affected the speaking world, making a difference to organizations around the country.

Fees vary based on the celebrity or speaker, travel needs, performance type, and event location. Most bookings include an appearance fee, travel costs, and production requirements. SME Entertainment Group provides detailed estimates before any commitments.

Availability depends on Ken Blanchard’s travel schedule, tour dates, and filming or corporate commitments. We confirm availability quickly so you can lock in your event plans.

Ken Blanchard can deliver keynotes, performances, meet-and-greets, Q&A sessions, or custom programming. We outline all options and help tailor the experience to your audience.

Most of our talent requires specific AV setups, hospitality needs, and travel accommodations. We translate every rider into clear, manageable steps so there are no surprises.

Hosts often look for increased attendance, deeper engagement, or added credibility. We share relevant case studies, past events, and positioning guidance to ensure the talent supports your goals.

The process includes inquiry, availability check, offer submission, contract execution, and event coordination. Timelines vary, but many bookings finalize within one to three weeks.

Yes, many speakers and performers can tailor content to your theme, audience, or organization. We help shape and refine requests to ensure a seamless fit.

We provide background, reviews, and insights from past events. Our recommendations focus on reliability, audience response, and how well the talent collaborates with hosts.

Some talent can record promo videos, join media interviews, or approve social assets. Availability for promotional work is usually negotiated during contracting.

Contracts include clauses for refunds, rescheduling, substitutions, and unexpected circumstances. We guide you through all policies to protect your event.

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