Testimonial List
"Having undertaken numerous training programmes throughout my 37 year career with HSBC, it is fair to say that only one or two have been as enjoyable,informative and practical as today's event on Networking. It is was a real pleasure to invest the time to improve my networking skills - THANK YOU!"
“Just a note to let you know that I thought your talk on Building Your Reputation yesterday in Co. Limerick was outstanding! Not only did you engage fully with all those present, but you communicated directly to each of us at a personal level that was very relevant to each individual. The sheet you distributed with your 144 suggestions for improvement under the headings Personal, Positioning, Profile and Professional is invaluable as a guide for self-improvement, and its simplicity makes it accessible to everyone interested enough in themselves to use it. Your talk was inspirational, motivational and humorous to boot – a breath of fresh air. I don’t think anyone left without plenty of food for thought on how to improve themselves - and their reputation. Many thanks!”
“The networking workshop that Rob Brown ran for us was lively and thoroughly enjoyable! But it was also full of serious messages that delegates could readily apply. In short, Rob was great success!”
"I just wanted to say that you for the course you ran yesterday. It was a great introduction into networking for me, and has helped me build valuable skills & confidence!"
As a member of the BNI Director team in the 'Ireland North East' region, one of the significant events of my business year is always the February 'Big Breakfast' (part of International Networking Week). It is a major networking and educational event, always attended by large numbers of the business professionals I work with throughout the year. Clearly the standard of speaker needs to match the occasion, and it was a joy and privilege to witness Rob in action - a really exceptional performance. I was getting great feedback and compliments from thankful people who were also in attendance for weeks after. 'How to build your Reputation' was this year's theme, and Rob's formidable background in business relationships and reputation made him the obvious choice for this important occasion. The reputation of myself and my other BNI colleagues has been greatly enhanced by the success of this event - thanks Rob.
“A HUGE THANK YOU for your presentation Tuesday night! Where do you get the energy from? Thank you very much for delivering an excellent presentation. As reflected in the evaluation reports, it was extremely well received with lots of positive feedback!”
"Good to see you again yesterday and thanks for a good day. Feedback has been really positive from the team!"
“Rob delivers great motivational speeches, with surprises to keep your attention and encouragement to improve on your strengths. He has great ideas and new slants to challenge your direction. He'd be a great asset to any event!”
"Rob covered a number of complex issues regarding networking in a very interesting and humorous style. He made networking accessible to all with clear ideas on all aspects, from how to start the conversation and how to close the process with a new contact. I would recommend anyone to spend an hour with Rob and you'll become a better and more confident networker!"
“Wow!! Your session was one of the liveliest and most productive events I’ve been to in a very long time. Thanks for a superb guide to ‘The 7 Steps to Superior Networking’ – an informative, fun and above all, relevant reminder of how to network effectively.”
“I do want to write and let you know how much I enjoyed your Masterclass on Networking and how useful I’ve found it since I’ve just moved jobs and I’m meeting lots of new people. I can honestly say that for me the workshop has been a life changing experience. I now feel so much more confident going into a room full of strangers. Thank you!”
“If you’ve ever felt stuck when at a networking event and wondered how you can best make use of your time there, Rob will help you squeeze every drop of juice out of every connection you make. He puts everything into context. I wish I’d met Rob 10 years ago!”
"Rob, thanks for you time yesterday; the presentation was excellent, and made me realise how important networking is. A great use of my time!"
"Your motivational presentation on Reputation was absolutely excellent! As a photographer, I zoned in and out while I was taking pictures, but even in a semi-aware state I picked up some great information. Lord knows how wonderful it must have been for those paying full attention!"
“Many thanks for your excellent presentation on Saturday at the IMC Meriden meeting. I took many learning points from it for more effective networking and will be using these in my personal development plan. Your talk will no doubt assist me in essential business development in the future!"
“Rob is a highly creative and inspiring individual. He is one of the best public speakers that I have seen. On more than one occasion I have seen him turn a room of uninterested delegates into a buzzing bunch of people all keen to talk to each other. I like the fact that he thinks big and has just got on and done so much since starting his business.”
“Rob Brown is both dynamic and informative, a networking star! He is a great personality that engages everybody, motivating even the most sceptical!”
"Thank you for such an interesting and thought-provoking seminar yesterday – I had been wondering why my attempts at networking had not been producing the results I wanted… and now I know. I have found myself mentally revisiting many of the things that were discussed over and over again, seeing how they could be applied to my own business. Just one of the exercises you had us do helped me to identify the real issue – a truly enlightening moment. The seminar is going to more than pay for itself as I now understand much more clearly why my strategy so far hasn’t been working, enabling me to shift my focus to techniques that will. I’m happy to recommend Referral Success 101 to anyone trying to grow a business by referral. Thanks again!"
"Rob Brown's course was hard hitting, practical and really useful in a day to day environment!"
"Many thanks for your Networking Masterclass. You delivered the learning with honesty, passion and pace. Not only was the material new and innovative, but everything could applied immediately to drive business development. If people want to stand out in the market, Rob can give you the tools to do it!"
"Very many thanks for your excellent Masterclass on Thursday, it was one of the best I've attended! I've only been with HSBC for 5 weeks and found the opportunity to take part in your presentation a fantastic opportunity to be part of our International focus - the tips and topics that you offer in the class and the Pocket Guides will be used everytime I'm in a networking environment!"
“Rob’s keynote presentation on networking at our conference was superb! The depth of the content and the way in which it was delivered was extraordinary. Rob is an energetic and engaging speaker who provides his audience with both the motivation and the strategies to win more business and create more opportunities.”
“To celebrate International Networking Week, Rob Brown did an outstanding 'Big Breakfast' event for 250 of our members and guests in Ireland. Rob did a brilliant presentation and workshop themed on building your reputation in a challenging economy - the feedback from our members has been really positive and inspiring! I really like Rob's punchy style where as he can really connects with his audience and encourages and faciliates them to work on their business relationships and show them 140 ways to build their reputation, I would highly recommend Rob if you need a top speaker or some hard-hitting training around networking and referrals!”
"Many thanks for a great day that was both illuminating and educational in its content. The obvious benefits will only come to fruition if the action plans are implemented which is something I intend to do over the next 30 days. I have to say I wasn't looking forward to the day being quite introverted by nature (always do what you are afraid of!), however once we got going I really enjoyed your enthusiasm and the learning environment you created!"
“Rob was universally very well received by my team. We had to adjust the agenda to address organisational changes which were announced just before our offsite. Rob was very flexible in adjusting his own sessions, which included some excellent learning for us on 'how to build a reputation'.....and he also made perceptive contributions to our debate on business matters. Our experience of Rob was very positive indeed!”
"One of the most beneficial seminars in years. It was engaging, relevant and has really provoked an enthusiastic response from the team. The elevator pitch and killer question sessions really were really relevant. Great response from the team, Rob has passion and drive and kept the team engaged all day!"
"Just a short note to thank you for an excellent, informative, enjoyable and productive day. I came into today knowing what I need to do but in all honesty was wondering how I would go about achieving this. You gave us some excellent tools to use on existing clients / professionals which I am committed to put into practice as the people are already out there it is a matter of asking for the business in the correct and structured manner. Once again many thanks!"
"Thank you so much for your time last Friday in Bristol, I took a lot of great points away from the first day of your networking masterclass and I am really looking forward to putting the theory into practice and hearing more of what you have to say on day two. I find it really inspiring that you have created such an extensive knowledge of networking as a result of your own experiences and I think it's great that HSBC has asked you to present to us on how we can improve our networking opportunities. It's definitely very important to make ourselves better and different! Thank you so much once again and I look forward to meeting you again in July."
“I have seen many speakers and trainers, and Rob Brown is top of the list! I recently went on one of his half day seminars, and he taught me to hone my networking skills, in a way I had not considered previously, often giving informal coaching and encouragement afterwards.. In front of an audience, he is inspired, drawing everyone in, by intuitively using examples and promoting those who think they have gone to 'watch' rather than participate. He always delivers 'what it says on the tin'.”
“If you have ever heard Rob Brown present, you will immediately recognise that he is an exceptional speaker. His extensive repertoire of witticisms, warm personality and obvious skill endear him to his audience and make the event so much more pleasurable. He did a tremendous job hosting our prestigious annual ‘Road to Success’ dinner, which was attended by more than 200 black tie guests!”
“Your training course was by far the best course I have attended in my 15 years with the bank, so thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed your approach to breaking down the barriers that prevent so many of us networking effectively. Using humour and drawing on your own experiences was very meaningful in a way that people could relate to. I have remembered and quoted some of the tips you gave, as a manager I deliver in a similar way, I have found this approach has worked well, people learn without consciously learning. Thank you once again, I look forward to keeping in touch and using some of your training in the future.”
"Rob's workshops were spot on, delivering real tangible business benefit in short timeframes. Fast based but personable, Rob has a deep insight on the attributes required to win new business in today's increasingly competitive financial services marketplace!"
“Yet another strong and interesting session on Networking from Rob. More than just the basics, this session has gone down very well with both my CEO groups now.”
"Many thanks for the time taken at our offsite last week to coach us around the useful tools in remembering names, creating an elevated speech and creating visibility, credibility and profitability. I certainly found some very useful tools that I can start to use immediately! In fact I was able to avoid using "your welcome" on Friday when I received an e-mail from our Group Finance Director recognising the effort I have put into a particular piece of work - by using "your e-mail means a lot to me" it generated another e-mail of thanks and praise - certainly ended the week on a high! Once again, many thanks for your time, it certainly was a day well spend for me!"
"Saw Rob Brown in action today – brilliant! He’s very motivational and gave us lots of practical ideas, tips and scripts that we can use to help differentiate ourselves in the marketplace and increase sales. Unlike many motivational presentations, all Rob's ideas are down to earth and easily adopted by anyone wanting to grow their sales cost-effectively. Can thoroughly recommend Rob’s book “How to Build Your Reputation” which I read last year and this live session really reinforced the book’s message. Highly recommended to anyone in business!"
"This has given me the potential to smash my targets!"
"Thanks again for the presentation you gave last week at Hush Puppies. I can honestly I really enjoyed it and most importantly it will help us in our efforts to team build and to achieve our objectives!"
“What a fantastic session yesterday! It was fun, entertaining, thought provoking and very practical! I put it into practice this morning at a breakfast meeting with fantastic results. Thank you for the tips and insights. I have already told 3 people about the event. Many thanks!”
"I have now had the good fortune to attend a number of Rob's seminars on how to build your business by referrals. His approach, expertise and delivery are exceptional. I am a great believer in learning by doing and Rob's seminars are very involving and provide an excellent platform to learn and develop new skills. Although Rob can convey his message to a large audience he has the ability to make you feel as if he is delivering the message to you alone. If you are serious about growing your business then I would thoroughly recommend attending his upcoming seminars, I know I will be!"
"In 2008 I celebrate 40 years in Business. Through this time I have met many “by my adjudication” good people including public speakers, salesmen and business leaders, but only a few great motivational speakers. Rob Brown, like my mentors Jay Abraham’s in the US and Richard Denny (UK) is certainly one of them. Rob has added value for hundreds of my clients, delivering fee earning opportunity and networking skills through his motivational presentations and training. I rarely provide reference, comment on or judge others - that is simply an extension of my personality that accepts people for what they are and not by my standards. However, on this one occasion I have no hesitation in providing reference & testimonial for such a genuine, honest, entertaining and professional person. I wish Rob Brown continued career success and confirm to his potential business clients his ability to deliver added value to their bottom line!"
"Rob's presentation and workshop 'Build Your Reputation' was very inspiring and motivational! Rob really connected with his audience and encouraged them to build their reputation in an easy fun way. During the networking afterwards everyone was very positive and motivated and felt that the presentation was what they needed especially as we are in such a challenging economy. Everyone present received a complimentary copy of one of Rob's Pocket Guides. These little pocket sized books contain a wealth of information to improve your networking skills, get better referrals and lots, lots more. A must read for all BNI members. I am a Gold Club member of BNI and I was lucky to receive an invitation to the special one hour training session given by Rob. This training showed us how we can become the 'go to' professional and get out there and stay ahead of our competitors. Definitely food for thought and it really got us motivated and feeling that yes this was achievable with just a bit of thought and effort. I will definitely be putting everything I learned today into action and I just can't wait to see the effect it will have on my company Eco Evolution by the end of the year. Rob's new book 'Build Your Reputation' The secrets of becomg the 'go to' professional in a crowded marketplace is definitely worth the read. Thank you Rob for such a brilliant, inspiring and motivational day!”
“Many thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and present to us. Your high energy and interactive style made the evening one of the most successful we’ve ever had. The feedback received has been very positive, and the evening was a resounding success. You were certainly an inspiration to us all!”
“I can say categorically that it was one of the best presentations we've seen here, and the feedback was of the highest order from a typically 'seasoned and experienced' crowd!”
"Thoroughly enjoyable workshop with some great learning points around getting the best out of networking!"
"Rob energised an entire room full of jaded business people who could not wait to put his tips into practice! Highly Recommended!”
"That performance by Rob Brown was the best presentation I’ve seen in the last five years!"
"Just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thanks for a very informative an enlightening Masterclass yesterday! I really found your thoughts on the Elevator Speech most useful and will definitely put them into practice!"
"I have had the absolute pleasure on attending a number of Rob's referral masterclasses and for any professional who is serious about increasing their business by referral these are an absolute must. Rob has a great ability to engage with the audience and clearly deliver those killer tips and techniques to significantly increase your business by referrals. After only three short hours with Rob I now have a number of great elevated speaches that I can with confidence deliver to attain those quality referrals I have been striving for. I look forward to booking on your next seminar. Thanks Rob!"
“Very entertaining and extremely educating - highly relevant to what we do!”
I have now had the previlege of listening to Rob Brown on two occassions both at BNI events in Ireland. On both occassions I have come away motivated, inspired and smiling both on the inside and out. I have realised that I can achieve what I would like from life and that I have fantastic resources around me as does everyone else - it's a case of putting it all into practise! I look forward to hearing Rob speak again in hopefully the not to distant future!"
"I would like to say thank you for the training you provided at the GEF HR away day last week. I found it very useful and informative!"
“Rob Brown is a passionate speaker who oozes energy. His session on Networking was full of first-class common sense!”
"I've attended two of Rob's workshops now - Networking and Referrals - both were full of great ideas and powerful insights. Rob delivers his material with real passion and conviction which makes the day fun as well as interesting and valuable. Highly recommended!"
“Rob gives valuable insight for better building of human relationships.”
“Inspiring!”
“Rob, I found your presentation style, relaxed, fun and informative! Although I enjoy networking and have been doing it for many years, I picked up some useful information from your seminar. There are always new things to learn. For someone who is new to the idea of networking attending one of your events is money well spent, indeed individuals who feel shy in everyday social situations such as summer barbecues and family weddings would gain from the tips and sensible advice that make up your presentation!”
"I really enjoyed your session at the GEF HR away day on Thursday. I like the pyramid model of visibility, credibility and value."
“Rob Brown speaks and acts with integrity. He is inspiring, direct and clearly defines what is most challenging in business today and then offers solutions to effect change. His passion and energy come through in his words and actions. If you need a motivational speaker then I strongly suggest you give Rob a call, after hearing him at the BNI conference in Dublin (June 2010)I promise you will not be disappointed.”
“I met Rob in 2009 when he was setting up East Midlands Networking Forum. Subsequently we have discussed ways of collaborating and Rob has been supportive at East Midlands Connections events. He is passionate about networking, professional, motivational, knowledgeable, inspirational, enthusiastic with a desire to help people build their reputation and for businesses to develop in a challenging economic climate. Do not miss the opportunity to attend at least one of Rob's speaking engagements. His book "How to build your Reputation" is a 'must read' for everyone serious about Personal Development!"
Good powerful stuff which i am sure will help me in my future goals.
“Just want to say how much I enjoyed the presentation – it certainly made me think – never again will I glance at someone’s business card in such a perfunctory manner before putting it away!”
“I attended one of Rob's masterclass sessions on networking at Sheffield Chamber and found his knowledge invaluable. He presented it all in an enthusiastic and effective manner and would recommend him to others.”
"It was a pleasure to meet you last Friday and having just joined HSBC the day provided an excellent refresher on the skills you need to network effectively. I have taken away the requirement to be prepared through targeting who you want to speak to, what you are going to say as openers/responses to questions and what you want to achieve."
“Rob is an amusing and engaging speaker with very useful and practical insights into how to improve your networking skills!"
"Rob Brown has a real gift for bringing people together. Since I first met Rob a year ago, he has introduced me to people who have become major contacts for the charity and through this he has helped C P Sport achieve a new level of visibility within the East Midlands. On a personal level, Rob has also highlighted a mentoring opportunity which is proving to be extremely beneficial to me in my fundraising role."
"Thanks Rob – your presentation was excellent, inspiring and grounded in a practical and realistic way that helps us really appreciate what we need to do to make those 10% enhancements in our lives. Your inclusion of the guitar and songs were, for me, an excellent way to bring home the messages. Thanks again for your input – it made a fantastic difference to the day!”
"Thanks Rob for spending the day with our team and providing us with the tools to go out into the marketplace and be successful networkers. The day was delivered with energy and enthusiasm and truly engaged the team in what you were teaching. Your tips on scripts that can be used to answer those dreaded networking questions 'How's business?' and 'What do you do?' were invaluable and I have used them already less than 24 hours after the event and felt comfortable in doing so. I look forward to our next event!"
“I recently had the privilege of attending one of Rob's Seminars on "Building Your Reputation". I was extremely impressed with the not only the content but also in the manner in which it was delivered. I found myself continually asking questions of myself and my business that he would provide solutions for. So impressed was I that I have tasked myself to implement some of his recommendations immediately and I plan to introduce the others in a structured way in a very short period of time. I cannot recommend Robs ability highly enough!”
“I had the privilege to hear one of Rob’s talks on professional networking and the do’s and don’ts. I found his knowledge and tips of great value and am already putting these into practice with success. He is highly professional, enthusiastic and an expert in his field and I highly recommend his services!”
Your seminar was brilliantly delivered with Passion and Expertise. Bringing first hand knowledge to explain the inner workings of 'people interactions' whether new or accomplished in this field. This fantastic training event resulting in; Confidence, Understanding and Structure. An absolute must for all developing individuals who want to be more successful!"
Rob Brown delivered an excellent after-dinner event for our members at the Hinckley Business Association dinner in April 2010. His presentation was engaging, informative and challenging. What we really enjoyed was the way that Rob managed to get the Association members to participate practically, which helped him to demonstrate (and for us to understand) so much of his valuable advice and guidance. Highly recommend the services and support of Rob Brown based on our evening with him. Thank you Rob!
"Rob, your presentation was extremely well received & I received a number of very positive comments. You were lively, informative and very interesting, as usual. I am going to another networking event today to put some of your suggestions into practice!"
"Rob spoke to around 300 of us about human relationships at the BNI Annual European Conference 2010. I was not only impressed with how he managed to engage the audience but also the content which was refreshing because it made us see things from a different perspective in order to potentialise business relationships. I thoroughly recommend Rob, whatever the size of the audience!"
"Just a personal note of thanks for the exhilarating seminar yesterday evening. I've been going to these events for the past 5 years, and yours was the best that I can remember. I was the guy busily writing the outline for a new story, and you provided me with a pearler of a line to put into my next book: "When a suspect is talking, I never give them a reason to stop" This will go into an ending chapter in some interplay bewteen the NYPD cop Tom Casey, and his Scotland Yard opposite number Colin Barnes. It will make a great scene-ender.”
“Thanks for taking the time to come and talk to us all yesterday. I have to attend endless training courses at work and this was the first one in a long time that I actually enjoyed and found that I got something constructive out of! We are already nagging our HR team to run a course with you here. Many thanks again.”
“Having just attended a one hour workshop with you Rob, just wanted to drop you a line and say thank-you for such a motivational and inspirational start to the day. I really enjoyed your session! I would certainly recommend you - I honestly thought your hour was fabulous, so thank-you!! I picked up many ideas about new ways of networking but it also had such an effect on how the group communicated for the 2/3 hours that we were together. You are up there on my list of speakers to recommend to any company looking for something fun, new and different that would have a positive impact on their performance!”
“I have worked with Rob a number of times over the past 4 years. He takes the art of relationship management to a whole new level with great passion and enthusiasm. He has made a real positive difference to me and I would highly recommend his services!”
“Robs abilities as a communicator are second to none. His mentoring abilities are powerful, and he has the ability to bring about positive changes very quickly. His profile describes his abilities better than I can.”
“Rob is a thoroughly engaging individual with a passion for his subject that is infectitious. Provided our team with invaluable hints, tips and techiques to improve all aspects of Networking and undoubtedly, we are now all far better equipped to excel in this arena. Time very well spend and I would recommend Rob without hesitation!”
"Rob is excellent value as a speaker and I can highly recommend him as an author too. As a speaker he engages with the audience well and captures their imagination and attention. He communicates very clearly and does it in an interesting and inspiring way. If you need a speaker to get a message across in an interesting, entertaining, inspirational and memorable way, I can highly recommend Rob. As an author Rob gets straight to the point, he is easy to understand as a writer and makes the subject matter easy to relate to. He tells it how it is, and in a way that you can apply to suit your own situation. If you are looking to improve the way you do things, buy one of Rob's books!"
“I recently had the privilege of attending one of Rob's Seminars on "Building your reputation". I was extremely impressed with the not only the content but also in the manner in which it was delivered. I found myself continually asking questions of myself and my business that he would provide solutions for. So impressed was I that I have tasked myself to implement some of his recommendations immediately and I plan to introduce the others in a structured way in a very short period of time. I cannot recommend Robs ability highly enough!”
“Rob has delivered the after-dinner speech for our Annual Awards Dinner for two years in a row. As one of the best we’ve come across, he handled the whole evening with just the right amount of laughter, professionalism and motivation to our up and coming people. His talk on ‘The Funny Differences between Men and Women in Business’ went down a storm!”
“Watching over 200 BNI members in my Area as they watched Rob's presentation at BNI's Members Day earlier this year was a delight! He has been so good for my credibility - not only because members left feeling motivated and focussed, but also because they are seeing real results. Rob captivated an even tougher audience, of around 200 BNI Directors at our European Conference last month, and delivered one of the finest presentations I have ever seen. Rob does not think out of the box - he has worked out there is no box! I would not hesitate to recommend him to any company who is serious about building their reputation and motivating their team to want to be part of the success!"
“Rob, has some great Networking ideas which he has put in to his books. but his presentational skills are first class and he he is a highly motivational speaker who reaaly makes you think about your skills and mindset and how you can adapt some of his ideas to make them work for you to generate outstanding results!”
"Just a quick note to thank you for a great day last Friday. After a number of years meeting lots of people at networking events, without getting much out of it, I'm looking forward to putting some of your ideas into practice. I realised that my initial introduction was weak, and that to win business I need to improve, develop a strong elevator speech, and again be positive when asking for the business. It was a high energy day with lots of positive ideas, and I look forward to the follow up day in June!"
“Thank you for a very informative and entertaining evening. I was impressed with the buzz that you created. The feedback has been very positive.”
"That was a fantastic day, thank you, I learnt a lot, and look forward to putting it all into practice. Above all, you made it fun and I am convinced that I can make the ideas work effectively to gain worthwhile business, and enjoy the activities as well. You may have gathered from my responses that I am an International Commercial Manager, and the work we did today links in well with the training we received for this newly created role. I am keen to follow up the ongoing coaching with you. Thanks once again!"
“Your presentation was exceptional, both in content and delivery, and that’s in the context of having attended a full days networking skills training on Thursday. Whilst Thursday was necessarily big on theory and some practical exercises, I found the two hours today were spent totally focused on the ‘how to’ of important social and business development skills which, I know, are going to make a significant difference to my business and social life. I have to say it was a real insight to be literally walked through the detail of how to approach a room and the initial couple of lines to ‘connect’ up with a stranger. I particularly enjoyed your engaging, down to earth style and I know other attendees were bubbling over with enthusiasm to get started. I hope you will make a return visit later this year, and hope that the messages you gave to people will also empower my colleagues as they have done me.”
“Rob does energy. When he struts the stage you can get dizzy. His eyes pierce, he is totally prepared and he does weird things like remember the names of 50 people in a room in seconds. A very interesting and intelligent man, deep and committed. If you have a need for his services just know you will get 100% commitment from Rob. Relax, enjoy, and book him!”
“Possibly the most practical, understandable and applicable course that I've ever been on. It’s changed my whole approach to networking!”
"I currently work in a team where we are frequently asked to produce and manipulate large quantities of management information; whilst continuously improving, my spreadsheet skills are still not as advanced as many members in my team, particularly one MI specialist. I have therefore been able to use the law of reciprocation by offering my assistance with tasks she cannot complete or access the appropriate data, which in return, she has happily helped me with my required complex data analysis. Whilst the tasks I offer my assistance with are relatively simple, she is more than happy to reciprocate with something which is far more complex, as I am the one who always is the first to offer my support. I definitely find this technique highly effective!"
“I had the pleasure recently of listening to Rob speak to a room of over 300 enthralled business people. Rob shared some wonderful material on building reputation and entertained, challenged and educated the audience in the hour or so that he spoke. Rob's business philosophy very much aligns with my own 'breaking from the pack' approach. I would encourage anyone who is interested in building their business reputation to avail of an opportunity to meet and listen to Rob!”
"Your presentation was sensational - thank you! To be honest I haven't seen our members so enamoured for quite a while. Brilliant!!!
“I would like to thank you for presenting our keynote session and the Networking Master Class at the ACUA Conference in March. Your sessions were ideally targeted to the audience and were informative and highly entertaining. The initial presentation created a buzz amongst the attendees and the practical demonstration of networking in the afternoon was excellent. Many delegates were discussing networking skills and tactics during the rest of the conference and the feedback on your sessions include ‘fantastic’, ‘very lively’ and ‘thought provoking’ amongst the general comments of ‘excellent’ and ‘very good’. "
“Just to thank you for providing us with the benefit of your experience in the art of networking. This was excellent training and some of the most useful we have had. It was enjoyable, practical and encouraging. It makes you want to get out there networking at every event knowing each one will general something.”
“I thought I knew a bit about networking until I attended a Rob Brown seminar. He showed and explained things to us about networking that I had never considered, yet they were very simple and uncomplicated. It was delivered in such a non-threatening and relaxed way that it has subsequently made networking for me both fun and very profitable to my business.”
"Rob Brown was inspirational in his hosting of the Referral Success 101 course! I have put into practise some of what I learnt on the course immediately and have no doubt that I will increase my new client wins significantly as a result. I am very much looking forward to working with Rob again in future!"
“I met Rob Brown for the first time at an industry conference just ten days ago and was mightily impressed with his style and presentation. By adopting several of the techniques, our company has tendered and won a three-year £1.3 million annual contract to start on 1st June 2005! Thank you Rob for your help and guidance - the best £100 I've ever spent! I implore anyone to do the same to get ahead of the competition!”
"Rob delivered a very effective explanation of how to sell "through the room" and this helped a number of our members to understand this most fundamental of networking principles. Rob then proceeded to pass on a number of extremely useful hints and tips with regard to the content of elevator pitches. His obvious passion for the subject shone through and our members found the evening to be enjoyable and positively stimulating. Highly recommended!"
"Despite believing that I was good already, you have managed to hone me into a very powerful business development weapon!"
"Just a quick email to thank you for yesterday. As ever your passion and energy levels were exemplary and your practical approach to honing/establishing our skills was greatly appreciated!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed your keynote at PSA NE on Saturday. You lived out all the values and essence of PSA and I know you have inspired many of us to action through your thought-provoking and challenging style. And music and juggling thrown in - who could ask for more? One of the best keynotes we've had!"
"Thank you for a very informative and might I say enjoyable morning session at the Maryborough Hotel this morning. You may not be a brain surgeon but you still were brilliant and everything you said made great sense. My only regret is that I did not have some other members of staff with me!"
“As an event organiser, it is risk to engage a speaker unseen. At this year's UKWA conference, my boldness paid off. Rob Brown made an instant and lasting impact, and exceeded our expectations. His commitment to the day - not just to his allotted time - was a welcome bonus. Rob’s presentation of marketing techniques proved to be of enormous value to an audience that comprised a mixture of small and large companies. His passion and knowledge were an irresistible combination and he was the major factor that ensured we had a successful and memorable day!”
"Rob, your Networking Masterclass is both insightful and easy to understand. It focusses on the key areas that need to be understood and mastered by the individual to be really successful in building a sustainable and fruitful referral network. It's not difficult, just different! I would recommend this to anyone looking to enhance their networking skills!"
“I attended a Networking Skills Masterclass run by Rob and benefited from some sound tips, advice and motivation to succeed!”
"Rob, I recently attended the BNI European Conference and was fortunate to attend your inspirational session regarding getting the best out of our relationships. The content could be applied to both business and personal situations and I picked up several ideas which I can apply to both. Having spoken to BNI colleagues, I understand that several others felt the same way and everyone took something away from your session. I would also like to thank you for the book, “The Engagement Pocket Guide” that I picked up which is full of tips which help engage and reward my colleagues. I can and will, therefore, fully recommend you anyone looking for an inspirational Speaker/Motivator/Coach in order for them to help develop their business and personal lives!"
“Not having any real experience of Networking, I found Rob's presentation informative packed full of useful ideas that can suit every type of person. Delivery of the ideas was first class and very enthusiastic, with humour involving all the attendees. Material given to us is a very valuable resource that gives great ideas and suggestions that can also be used outside the networking arena. Looking forward to attending another of these sessions!”
“Rob, not only did we have a good time with you, but you have certainly galvanised me into action on the referral front. You made me realise that I was getting complacent, so thank you!”
“Rob showed me how and who to approach when I am out there networking. He gives a clear and full explanation of the ways you can use your many networking opportunities.”
Rob Brown was honest, provocative, passionate and compelling – a breath of fresh air! His reputation building masterclass made me team much more thoughtful and more self aware. A great session!
"Over the last week I have had the opportunity to go to two networking events with professionals and have been able to put into practice a number of the techniques we discussed with you last week, including the question "How's Business?" The questions you gave us (and also the opportunity to practice this) led to a much better response and the conversations that developed enabled me to glean a lot more information with regards to the type of business they were seeing, in which sectors and how we might be able to work together better in the future. Thanks again for the input last week, your delivery was excellent and in particular I liked the way you put the delegates at ease, but when required were "challenging" and "direct" - this really kept us on our toes !!! Looking forward to working with you again in July!"
I thoroughly enjoyed your keynote at PSA NE on Rob Brown is someone that I have known for three years. As a speaker, he always delivers engaging, entertaining and most importantly practical information that people can take away and use. His determination to help and make a difference are qualities that I admire. I would highly recommend him as a speaker to any organisation that is looking to implement strategies to facilitate business growth.
“One of the most critical areas for my team’s development. Highly relevant in every sense. Completely committed to succeeding. Rob is a terrific partner.”
“I just wanted to thank you for your excellent presentation at our breakfast meeting on Thursday morning – a fantastic success and feedback was unanimously very positive! I hope that you enjoyed the experience as much as all our guests did!”
“A very competent and extremely worthwhile presentation.”
"As one of the UK's leaders in reputation building and networking, Rob Brown is very much a class on his own! I have been working a lot closer with Rob and through some well timed interventions, Rob was able to create breakthroughs in my networking approach. It has been very challenging work for me, although I have been guided by an expert in the field and look forward to a long and lasting relationship between our two practices. My view is Rob is definately the "go to guy" for networking and referral marketing and I am delighted to have worked with Rob and would encourage more people to invest in Rob's services, especially if, like me, the networking experience I have had prior to this recent contact has been utterly unproductive and a bit of a turn off for business development purposes!"
“Thank you for your support at our Winning-Together Exhibition, especially as you stood in at short notice, not once but twice; first as a presenter and then as MC. The audience was highly motivated by your energy, enthusiasm and approach to networking. We have had tremendous positive feedback from the event as a whole, so thanks again for your contribution to a successful day.”
“Rob knows how to make a presentation with many worthwhile ideas and lots of added value!”
“Just a quick note thank you personally for a great session last night, Rob. Once again I found your talk engaging, thought provoking and most importantly motivating to go and do something different. Thanks also for your insightful contributions during the peer to peer coaching….I know everybody left the meeting a more educated person, on the road to realising their true potential!”
“An excellent, thought-provoking session.”
“I attended the CIMA event last Wednesday evening at the Novotel Nottingham/Derby on networking and felt I got a lot out of it. I have since been thinking if our business, namely our sales team could benefit from your training to be better networkers and ultimately sell more!”
"A great insight into some fresh and positive ideas in building successful networks!"
“I first encountered Rob's work through his "networking handbooks" written and produced for BNI members. I was delighted to meet him at a recent BNI Big Breakfast meeting in which he was the keynote speaker. Rob is a truly inspirational speaker who keeps his audience engaged and provides meaningful, tangible insight into how you can build your reputation. After just over an hour I left with a dozen or more specific actions that I took away with me to not only build my own reputation but more importantly to teach my colleagues and members and help them build their business through reputation management. I would recommend Rob to anyone who needs an inspirational speaker for their event!”
“I first heard Rob when he spoke at a Warren House networking event and was delighted how he really engaged the audience. His speech was relevant, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable and I would highly recommmend his work as a professional speaker. I saw Rob present again recently at an Executive of Great Britain Association lunch and was once again highly entertained and impressed with his speech. He is a powerful networker and a very genuine, approachable person. If you are looking for a professional speaker - well look no further!”
“Rob energised an entire room full of jaded business people who could not wait to put his tips into practice! Highly Recommended!
"It was great to meet you yesterday. The day worked very well I thought, some great content and ideas to put in to practice. (Some great music too) Enjoy the rest of your tour!"
“I can highly recommend Rob. Having spent an afternoon at one of his workshop’s he filled me with fresh idea’s and boasted my own confidence. Additionally Rob’s presentation skills are second to non as he communicated his idea’s in a professional yet fun manner. A genuinely nice guy as well!”
“Wow what a guy! I have seen Rob Brown speak on two occassions at major BNI events in Dublin and I can recommend him without hesitation. He is funny, witty, charming, personable, sensitive, caring, considerate and above all an extremely effective communicator. I would highly recommend Rob for any speaking engagement, personal development and or personal empowerment education program. You and your group will enjoy his presentation immensely and he will bring much laughter and smiles to the event. Hire this guy and you will be very glad that you did!”
"It was great to meet you yesterday again and to have the opportunity to refresh and build on the skills learned at our previous workshop in Leicester!"
“I have heard Rob speak twice now. He is a fantastic motivational speaker. A natural. Engaging and entertaining and most importantly he gets across some powerful messages very effectively. Unlike some speakers who simply perform brilliantly on stage, Rob is also a great and genuine human being to deal with too.”
"Rob Brown spent a day with my team giving them some hints, tips and new techniques to become better networkers - and become more effective in generating business, rather than just having a nice time! I've seen a real change in them as a result! They were certainly challenged by Rob, who holds no punches and really motivates people to win business. It has been a fantastic use of time and money!"
“Thanks for a truly outstanding session Rob, which was enjoyed by everyone! You have topped 8.5 as an average score - this is very high indeed for my group, who are very tough markers!! The content of your presentation was superb and the delivery style was extremely professional, and I will have no hesitation in recommending you to other Academy Chairman, as I believe you are one of the finer speakers within the Academy community.”
“Rob’s workshop on networking was extremely useful, jam packed with lots of practical tips and most of all great fun. I would thoroughly recommend this training to anyone who wants to improve their networking skills.”
"Rob Brown is fantastic, an inspiration! Our paths have crossed at many events and I’m glad they did! His generosity and passion for networking and referrals is infectious! He has really helped me to focus on my professional and business development in a practical, effective, productive way. He speaks from experience and uses relevant examples to illustrate key points. His Pocket Guides are genius! They are easy to pick up, (and difficult to put down!) packed with powerful hints and tips to take you to the next level and beyond. Whether you have the opportunity to attend one of Rob’s larger events or a more intimate masterclass, or read one or more of his books, I guarantee that you will not be disappointed and will come away with loads of ideas and insights that you can implement immediately with impressive and effective results!"
“Thanks for your contribution to our event, Rob! You did exactly what I wanted - got people involved, integrated and active right from the start and thus maximised the benefit of the time together for everyone. Your high quality session on networking right at the beginning of our Conference not only helped build the skills and confidence of our people, but set the tone for a positive and interactive day which met all our objectives!”
"Thank you so much for your time recently - I took a lot of great points away from your Networking Masterclass and I am really looking forward to putting the theory into practice! I find it really inspiring that you have created such an extensive knowledge of networking as a result of your own experiences with Bupa and I think it's great that HSBC has asked you to present to us on how we can improve our networking opportunities. It's definitely very important to make ourselves better and different!"
“I have just spent an afternoon learning from Rob, and he was fantastic. His powerpoint presentation is probably the most visually stunning I have ever seen (no death by powerpoint with Rob). His delivery is fast paced, entertaining and engaging. And his content is top drawer. In fact, some of the business scripts he taught me were awesome. But all of that pales into insignificance compared to the values and heart of gold of the man himself. I have never met Rob before, but as you can tell, he has made a hugely positive impact on me. I am convinced he will on you too!”
“Rob's presentation was like a breath of fresh air. He came across as a very dynamic, confident and charismatic speaker. The content was very appealing and would be appropriate to whoever wanted a better quality of life. Very enjoyable and funny - I could have listened to him all night!”
“May I take this opportunity to thank you for the hugely inspirational presentation you gave on Saturday at the IMC meeting, it was well worth it getting up on Saturday morning! I learnt so much in a small space of time and already some of the things you shared with us have already been implemented in my business and the results have been brilliant! Thank you so much for all you help.”
“I can't recommend Rob highly enough - we have know him for years & we recently went to a networking seminar at the CIMA Notts & Derby branch. Rob completely revitalised a group of accountants (tough job) and had us all up and talking to each other in no time. We have gone on to use his techniques and my confidence has doubled overnight - I no longer dread networking events!"
“Rob's series of informal, interactive networking sessions have proven extremely popular and have given our delegates the opportunity to learn and practice these new skills in an undaunting atmosphere. When I first saw Rob in action I was amazed at how easily he caught the attention of the crowd. His natural ability to weave wit and humour into his performances immediately put delegates at ease and encouraged participation. Everyone I've spoken to who has been to one of our events featuring Rob's presentations has commented that they've gained a practical skill that they have taken away and intend to use in the future. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Rob to anyone who believes in the value of networking but needs either some basic pointers or wants to develop a more advanced set of techniques in this area!”
“Rob had a passion that worked with my team, they all left the first days training enthused and motivated. We are all looking forward to the next session!”
“Very motivational!”
“Rob is the most highly relevant of any speaker on the subject of sales and profiling that I have recently experienced. There are many motivational speakers who speak around the theory of these areas however the event I attended contained a catalogue of direct implementable recommendations that could be used in the real world immediately. He would be of great benefit particularly to sales teams or individuals looking for fresh realistic advice!”
"Rob was inspirational and makes you think about the simple things effectively."
“Rob, that was one of the best events I’ve ever attended!”
“Many thanks for an excellent workshop which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have already been to a networking function, and with the help of your tips, I have been able to follow up and get a meeting organised! Your training session was excellent, and delivered those extremely valuable networking tools which I can readily put into practice in my professional life. It has already made a big difference to the way I go about marketing and networking!”
"Rob's training is an excellent investment of time and money! He is enthusiastic, energetic, and has a totally refreshing approach to building mutually profitable relationships. The benefit/value module was of particular benefit to me, both with internal and external customers!"
"I have worked with Rob on a few occasions in recent years and each time he leaves me motivated and inspired by what can be achieved through your relationships and networks. Rob's insight into how to focus on the right people and then how to structure your conversations is spot on. Great feedback from my team of Relationship Managers and I would recommend Rob even to those who believe they are already great networkers - you will learn something!"
"I can't thank you enough for your words of wisdom yesterday. I can honestly say that the Newtworking Masterclass has been the best course / training day I've been on in my 20 years of Banking. I went from Zero confidence before the day to actually looking forward to the next networking event I can attend!"
“Working as a BNI Director I've had the privilege of seeing Rob Speak at BNI conferences on more than one occasion. The first time I saw him I was so impressed with the content and delivery that I went out and bought his book,'How to Build Your Reputation'. And it's terrific! When Rob speaks, it's obvious how much thought and preparation has gone in to his presentation. He's highly creative, thought provoking, hugely entertaining and he engages you a bit like a high octane action movie - I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat throughout every presentation I've seen him make and it always feels like he's finished too soon. Rob never disappoints! On top of that, his use of Powerpoint is incredible. I've never seen anyone else that compares. I also make presentations and I aspire to be like Rob Brown. I can't recommend him highly enough!"
"Rob provided our interact business group with a truly informative and useful set of ideas and tools to assist our selling and interacting with clients. I personally now feel far more at ease and comfortable in entering and working a room!"
"I am just dropping a line to say how much I enjoyed your presentation on Tuesday morning, it was fantastic- motivational and inspiring and I look forward to seeing you again soon, and keep up the good work!"
“Rob has done two events for us now, and both have been hugely successful with 100% excellent feedback from all delegates. His passion and knowledge have made a real difference to our members and the way they build relationships in their business. Put simply, Rob is a consummate professional.”
“Thank you for the presentation you gave at the Normanby Gateway event. I found it interesting and entertaining, but more importantly an effective way of getting your message across on how to make contacts with potential clients. I hope and expect I will be able to use the ideas you gave me to raise my company profile with local business leaders and gain new clients more rapidly!”
"Thank you for your time last Thursday. A very good use of my time and a very subtle way of approaching networking in a more effective manner!"
“Over the past 5 months I have been lucky enough to attend Rob's talks on 3 separate occasions. Each time I come away energised, and more importantly with useful and insightful information that I can immediately use in my business (and my life). Rob is extremely engaging and absolutely brilliant at what he does. He is a fabulous speaker, so approachable and genuine and really does care about the value you get from his talks. Aside from that he is a really great person, if you have a chance to listen to him talk, book now or if you need a host/MC, Rob Brown is the person you should be talking to.”
"I have seen Rob Brown on a number of occasions MC’ing events and I have always been struck by his 'naturalness' in front of different audiences. What I mean by this is his ability to be on the ball, his ability to connect with the audience and his ability to make the presenter feel special and welcome even though he might have known them for only a few minutes. As well as these abilities Rob has a knack of being able to link different presenters of widely different subjects and abilities by picking out a key point that was presented and adding to it with his own huge repertoire of knowledge and motivational insights. Having watched many 'presenters' at awards ceremonies and conferences over the years, it is obvious that Rob has a huge natural talent that brings all the above special points, as well his own unique humour and fast reflexes that make him an ideal choice for that special occasion.
"I really enjoyed the first call on the law of social proof and I have put this to use a few times already in the workplace. In my HR role, I rely on contacts in the business to provide me with returns and updates for various initiatives, yet I often I find myself without all the returns I need. Since the call I have altered my chasing technique to illustrate that others have completed the request on time, which I have found to work rather well as the outstanding returns have come in!"
I recently heard Rob speak at the BNI European Conference. What can I say.....totally inspiring.....he blew me away. Following the conference and Rob's talk I've decided to take my BNI career to the next level. If you need a speaker for your event hire him....he's worth twice of his fee!"
"Just a few words to thank you for last weeks networking day. It's been interesting on what response I have when asking the team 'How's Business'. Some grasped this straight away, others sadly gave a short reply. However, they will not forget in future."
"I recently attended a one day event run by Rob & found the whole day very interesting & thought provoking. Networking for most people can be daunting but understanding key phrases & using techniques learned will help with confidence when attending meetings. Networking skill improvement is vital in today's fast moving business environment & you may only get once chance to impress the professional community or your prospects. Thank you!"
“A very motivating experience. I learnt so much from your session - thank you!”
"I don't know where to begin. The feedback from Thursday's first Masterclass has been fantastic. Your delivery was dynamic, never before have we received training and coaching like this. Thanks for challenging the team and providing us with many useful scrips. Very, very worth while!"
“Rob gave an exceptional presentation with a structured approach and pay very interesting angle on networking - well worth my time!”
“I recently attended a Dublin networking event where Rob Brown was a speaker. There were a number of speaking events on the day, but I think Rob's talk above all others was simply outstanding. The 300 strong audience were well impressed with his performance. Rob is a very authentic speaker, he presents with great passion, enthusiasm and energy. Yet he speaks from the heart, solidly delivering a very convincing proposition, assertive argument and finally brings it all together with a brilliant finale. This makes him stand out from other speakers in my opinion. It was my second time hearing him speak on a similar topic, yet the material and content was different, with no duplication, really crafting him as a true professional in this area. I would highly recommend Rob as a speaker at similar business events, without hesitation. Well done Rob!!”
"I just wanted to email to say thank you so much for your time spent with us last Thursday, it was an extremely enjoyable and insightful day from which I have taken some key actions. The main action that I am sticking to is to write myself a to-do list every evening before I leave work so I know exactly what I have to do the following day, this was my action in making myself more disciplined!"
“Rob is a motivational speaker with a passion for networking. Rob added value to our business which has enabled us to gain a deeper insight into the skills of networking!”
“Rob Brown’s book “How to Build Your Reputation” inspired me to change my way I think about my personal reputation and how what I say and do can effect my reputation. His book has helped me realise what I want my reputation to be and how my actions can help me achieve the reputation I desire. Rob is very knowledgeable and I look forward to learning more from him!”
“Rob has a fun & dynamic presentation style, with no holding back on extremely useful content. As a result, I'm now more focused on my companies sales and personally motivated to go out and use what I learnt. Thanks Rob, I look forward to learning much more from you!"
"I met Rob when he was one of the key note motivational speakers at a UKWA conference in Chepstow, some five years ago. Was I impressed?! Utilising his amazing motivation and communication skills, I secured a logistics contract worth over £1.5 million per annum, which was down to Rob's presentation!! What more can be said about Rob, than already has been said? Just read for yourself - a true inspiration to us all!"
"Rob, your presentation was exactly right for the event. You explained things in a simple, humorous, yet motivating manner, giving confidence to the LunchNet first-timers, which made the event more valuable for all concerned. I sincerely hope that other CIM Branches will engage your services to enhance their own or joint events, as you did for the joint LunchNet / CIM Mid-Yorkshire Branch event."
“Rob combines passion and energy with results that leave you with drive and focus to achieve your own personal goals. A day well spent and beneficial to all!”
“Rob showed me how to make better introductions when meeting someone for the first time. He was very informative and made me question my current networking skills as well as give me some brand-new tips.”
"I have seen Rob Brown 3 times in Seminars over the last 12 months and learnt a lot from them! At Rob's seminar, I came away with some good advice and one of his books which I keep reading so the things he taught stick. I have seen Rob twice this year and learnt more about networking and Referrals and how to get them. Putting into practice what I learnt from the seminars this year is paying off. Meeting people at events and introducing myself, I was doing this wrong and I have now put this right with Rob's help from listening to him at seminars and it works! I get to talk to them and learn more from them so you know if you can work together and get referrals passing. I looked into my existing customers and how to receive referrals, which Rob was talking about in his last seminar. I have put this into practice and it is already working booking jobs from customers who I talked too a couple of days ago. I am making appointments form my last events with the right people to get some more work from new customers which I wouldn’t have done before without the excellent help from Rob. I am really looking forward to seeing Rob at another seminar so I can get some more advice and help on how to do it right!
“Great entertainment and practical with it. Rob's material makes you want to get out more and network. It also awakened in us techniques that have been dormant and needed refreshing.”
“Words cannot express our gratitude for the stimulating, educational, fantastic, fun and above all learning event you put on, for the twenty three attendees, at our Institute of Management Consultancy event. The feedback could not have been better, especially regarding your session all of the attendees thought your session on Business Networking was the best part of the event. Consequently, on behalf of the Committee and myself may I thank you for an EXCELLENT session!”
"Firstly thank you for the recent presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and was amazed at how quickly it passed. The material you passed on was incredibly valuable of course, but more important was the way you got the message across. No boring power point presentation. A format that felt more like a group learning experience than a lecture. A fun atmosphere that encouraged playful learning. "In the deep end" practice that cemented the learning. I came away feeling more confident and having realised the subtle ways in which I was previously sabotaging my networking attempts!"
“Rob presented at last week's BNI Big Breakfast. In just over one hour, I learnt so much as he communicated his messages in an upbeat, humourous, memorable and lively method (even though it was extremely early in the morning!). I left feeling motivated and enthusiastic as well as having a clear focus for my objectives and how I was going to change my daily objectives and improve my networking skills!”
“If you think that networking is a chore, or a waste of time, you need to attend one of Rob Brown's Network Masterclasses. For most of us, networking is a skill that has to be learnt, but with Rob's exuberant guidance the learning was fun, and networking can then become enjoyable and profitable!”
"I found the training invaluable with Rob providing quick and easy tips on new and different ways in which to approach networking events and how to extract your most wanted response!"
“I’ve never seen anyone hold an audience of 60 people’s attention for half a day with such infectious energy and passion. Our banking team walked away from the event with some really practical actions and we can already see positive impacts on our business!”
“I've booked Rob on several occasions to present to a group called "Elite Leaders" which I run. The groups are made up of owners of recruitment companies, a tough lot to please. Rob has attained top marks every time, a testament to his expertise on his subject, and his relaxed and personable style. If you want someone to enhance your knowledge of relationship marketing and networking, I unreservedly recommend him!”
"What a brilliant day! One of the most valuable days training I can remember in my 23 years with HSBC. The day showed me that although there was plenty to learn and apply, that I had been doing some of the right things as well. I now feel ready to take on the world of networking, and become best in class. See you at the next session!"
"Brilliant! Loved the presentation it had a great mix of music, stories and in particular the content. You connected with the audience the moment you walked on the platform and kept everyone engaged. You’re an inspiration and can’t wait to see you again soon!"
“Excellent! Really worthwhile attending.”
"Thanks for making Friday's masterclass an enjoyable and enlightening event!"
"The feedback from Thursday's first Masterclass has been fantastic. Your delivery was dynamic, never before have we received training and coaching like this. Thanks for challenging the team and providing us with many useful scrips. Very, very worth while!"
“Well what can I say about Rob? I can honestly say that if you invite Rob into your company and ensure that you are 'in the room' then you will not be disappointed with the results. Whether you are a novice or experienced networker, you will find your day worthwhile and be full of confidence and raring to go at the end of the day! Make yourself noticable and wear a bright pink shirt!”
"What you get with this fabulous little book (‘The BNI Referral Pocket Guide’) is a simply written, easy to read guide to increasing your business by referral. It is full of insights and tips to help us leverage the networks we all have. It’s a book with very actionable strategies which any person in any business can implement today to boost their bottom line with just a little investment of time. I have enjoyed reading the book and I look forward to reading the next few in the series!"
“My team and I assumed we knew what good networking looked like. However, half a day with Rob Brown gave us some great new ideas and tips which we were immediately able to put into practical use. A very worthwhile use of our time which has had a significant impact on our business development.”
Rob, you certainly met my expectations and I was genuinely motivated by the learning which equipped the team with great skills and tools!"
“I have recently read Rob's book "How to Build Your Reputation". It is now full of notes on my thoughts, things to think about and actions that I need to do. I hardly ever write in books but the fact that I have is a testament to the fact that Rob's book made me really think about where I was going and how I was going to get there. Easy to read, easy to understand and easy to apply!”
“Rob you were absolutely fantastic. As a chairman for the Academy for Chief Executives and more recently as responsible for our speaker community, and as a business person enthusiastically developing myself by listening to good speakers, I see a lot of speakers and meeting hosts and you have to rank as one of the very best I’ve seen. I’m really pleased I took the decision to ask you to MC our showcase day and share your tips for good introductions, powerful escalator pitches and building business through networking as you did so. The feedback we’ve received for the day was excellent and you were the highlight. Well done!”
"Your delivery was definitely one of the more impactive and motivational I have seen for a long time!"
“Networking Guru!”
"Rob has recently delivered networking and winning referrals Master classes to my team. His work has been excellent both in the master classes and the written guides he has produced. We are seeing results from his work and I cannot recommend him highly enough!"
“I just wanted to say thank you for the workshop that you conducted for the HSBC Executive Management Graduates on December 5th. I have received some very positive feedback from my colleagues. Personally I found the workshop interesting and thought provoking. After last weeks whistle stop induction I am now very keen to learn more and find techniques that I can incorporate into my working life!”
“Rob recently worked with our top Corporate people on referrals and networking, and he was superb! Given high calibre and seniority of the audience, the depth of content and energy of delivery feedback was extraordinary and the feedback excellent!”
"Thank you for the fantastic day! I can't believe how much my networking has already improved by using your simple and proven techniques and how much more I enjoy it. It was an informative and fun day which the whole team enjoyed and a great use of our time. Networking is a must for everyone in business and I would recommend your seminar to anyone who wants to turn the dread to excitement, enjoy the benefits and reap the rewards!"
“In a world full of people banging on about the value of so called 'networking', Rob Brown takes the art and science of developing profitable business relationships to an altogether more intelligent, useful and practical level. Apart from being one of the most genuine people in the business, Rob is so utterly passionate about his subject that anyone in business would do well to heed his advice.”
"Thank you for the Networking Master class yesterday. It was the first time I have received any training on networking skills and it has opened my eyes to what I have been missing out on. I know it will take a good deal of practice to get things right and to sound natural but at least I am now on the right road. Thank you again!"
“I thoroughly enjoyed your speech - it was superb and had a huge takeaway factor. I remember so much from your oration which was most thought provoking!"
“Rob is s first class motivational speaker and has access to a series of resources and talks that will assist your business grow substantially!”
“I have seen a several world class speakers Rob stands out with the strength of his message - not only can you live your dream but you have an obligation to live your dream. The real power of Rob's work begins after the talk; it's like an itch you can't scratch! He delivered with such clarity, humour and passion that after seeing Rob I can truly say that I came, I saw and I took action!”
"Rob is a great motivational figure and his techniques have proven very succesfull for me. I would highly recommend the program on networking and on referrals for prosfessionals. Thanks for all the hints and tips Rob! May God bless you and grant you continued success."
“Having seen Rob speak on a number of occasions I cannot recomend him highly enough. His presentations are inspiring, entertaining and bursting with energy! Rob is a pleasure to work with and makes a huge contribution to projects he is involved with!”
“Just wanted to say again thanks for Friday I think the day was a great success and I've certainly taken a lot away with me to implement over the coming days and weeks.”
“I spent Saturday at a meeting of the Professional Speakers Association in London. And I saw a Speaker in action there who I think is probably the best speaker I have seen in the last five years - at least. Better than Michael Gerber, Peter Thompson and loads of others! As a speaker myself, I am probably the toughest person to please. And it's very rare that I come away from listening to someone else and can genuinely say, "WOW!" If you are looking for a Speaker for your next event I can thoroughly recommend this guy. He is the best!"
"Rob Brown's energy, professionalism and deep understanding of the mechanics of successful networking make his seminars a must attend event for anyone who serious about driving forward their performance!"
“Very thought provoking - shows how I can untap the potential that’s already in my portfolio.”
"In my role leading a team of experienced, committed and talented commercial bankers, it's vital that we both add value to existing clients and source new business opportunities. Rob's work with my whole team has been hugely enjoyable and extremely useful. The way he delivers and motivates around the areas of networking, relationship building and selling are absolutely inspiring. He's made a big difference to our team and made our challenging targets a whole lot more reachable!"
Rob’s dedication and expertise will do wonders for your reputation, your wallet and your opportunities!
An excellent use of time with Rob's passion shining through during the event to clearly help me to develop a clear formula for wealth including the use of the 6 steps for networking and the three killer questions. This has enabled me to coach the team and already we have moved our customers to clients. A great day!
“Rob's material provides a great team for a conference. Rob helps to those really break the ice and provides extremely useful information and techniques at the same time.”
“I just wanted to thank you for a great networking session! Your energy and positive attitude is infectious and I found your suggestions regarding how to remember names very useful. The networking event provided the opportunity to learn about how to “survey the room” and “select and target”. I have subsequently had the opportunity to develop my talent by utilising these improved skills, and it worked like a dream. Thanks Rob!”
“Rob gave an outstanding talk with a refreshing approach to network in which made me reassess my own approach.”
“Congratulations on an excellent talk, Rob! Your audience listened and took note and the feedback afterwards was fantastic!”
"If you want to learn how to network effectively then you need to see Rob Brown Live. If that's not possible then his special report "How to Work a Room" is the next best thing. Filled with useful information, this guide will give you all the guidance you need on how to network without any fluff or hyperbole!"
"Bearing in mind this is a large commercial team, I would confirm that without exception, everyone took something of value from the day. The biggest compliment I can pay you is that all present would do business with you!"
"Thanks for a challenging but rewarding day! I always doubted my ability to network effectively, believing my skills were not naturally suited. In one day Rob helped alleviate my concerns, taught simple new skills, and demonstrated to me that my skills were there, I had just never approached networking in the right way before."
"To be honest you're never really sure how good these events will be. However I came away yesterday with some really good idea's which I have shared with my MD already and will also be sharing with our sales team at the next sales meeting. Rob makes you think outside of the box, providing your with inspiration which you can easily put into practise!"
“Just wanted to say thanks for a brilliant networking presentation last night. It was pitched just right for our bursars and fund-raisers!”
“Rob is a terrific motivational speaker, I have attended many of his seminars and have always gone away having learned something of real value. He is able to distill an idea or concept into a simple but graphic form which really sticks with you. He is also very approachable and always has time to share his experience on a personal level. You can't leave one of Rob's seminars without feeling uplifted, revitalised, focussed and fresh. If you want to motivate your workforce to build their reputation, and yours, just call Rob!”
"As a member of the BNI area director team in Notts & Lincs, and owner of Macian Web Design based in Lincoln, I have found Rob's insight into relationship build invaluable. At out last event I learnt more about quality relationship building in 30mins than I had in the previous year. His enthusiasm and passion for his subject matter is infectious. You will never leave one of Rob’s sessions without feeling revitalised and highly motivated. This guy is fantastic – just see what he could do for your business!"
"Thanks ever so much for a brilliant day yesterday. I've walked out of both Big Fish days knowing my professional life will change forever thanks to your help.I cant thank you enough for the difference you've made. I'll be practising my pitches every day in the car, and have a pack of Thank You cards on my shopping list!"
“Rob, you have helped to reinforce the need to build relationships on a personal as well as a business basis. Thank you!”
"We were lucky enough to have Rob speak at one of our networking meetings. This event consisted of a specially invited business adudience, hand selected because of their positive outlook on life. They arrived with very high expectations. Rob ran 3 sessions during the day. He opened with an hour’s introduction that captured the interest and imagination. What a great speaker, mixing personal stories and powerful messages with a hefty dash of humour. The lunchtime session was a case study in networking. Not only was it a hilarious 45 minutes but it also showed Rob’s depth of knowledge and ability to practice what he preaches. Excellent. Post lunch was time to reflect on personal branding and reputation where, once again, Rob’s expertise shone through. Rob went above and beyond what we’d asked him to do (ie, he willingly volunteered 3 slots instead of 1). He came across as professional, jovial and likeable. He judged what the audience wanted and gave them exactly that. Best of all, he has the mark of a great speaker, he left them wanting more! In my line of work I get to see a lot of trainers, speakers and coaches. Many are good. Some very good. Rob falls into that rarest category marked ‘excellent’!"
“An essential guide to making the most of your existing and future contacts for the benefit of our business.”
“An outstanding presentation! Rob is very easy to listen to and can show anyone how to network more effectively.”
"Rob’s work with us has galvanised the firm to push into new territories, network more strategically and generate higher quality client referrals. His deep content and engaging material has made a significant difference to our business development and our bottom line!"
“This has to be relevant to what we do. There are no downsides, only upsides, even if you are already good at networking. Great ROI!”
“I recently attended the BNI big Breakfast in Cork where 400 BNI members listened to keynote speaker Rob Brown. Rob spoke for over an hour on how to get more business by builing a great reputation. He kept his audience focussed and entertained during his presentation which was both practical and educational. I also had the pleasure in attending an extended workshop with Rob on building relationships which I found very educational and again entertaining. I came away from both presentations with the tools to build both reputation and better relationships. I would have absolutely no hestitation in recommending Rob and if anyone has the opportunity to attend one of Robs workshops, they should jump at the chance. Definitely not to be missed!”
"I found yesterdays event extremely useful and I will now have a different perspective on future Networking events and how I position myself. I look forward to July's follow up!"
"Many thanks for your excellent Referrals Masterclass yesterday! Despite my experience in the bank (30 years plus), you gave me loads of great, practical content for structure and dialogue with existing customers, clients and key business introducers. Everything you showed me will give me lots more tools, tips and motivation to create tons of referrals from the people in my network who value what I do. An extremely worthwhile use of my time!"
“Rob provided a real insight in to the skills of networking, utilising different means of communication and styles which will certainly add value to our own business development!”
“Professional, entertaining and informative!”
"I've worked with Rob a number of times and he always delivers his subject matter with passion and energy. There were some great tips and techniques and lot's of opportunity to practice how we can be better focussed with our networks. We worked specifically on how to answer the difficult networking questions and how to 'find the gap' (that we can fill) when talking to professionals. We ended the day by discussing how to use Rob's scripts when making the Business Thinking calls. Overall a great day!"
“Rob Brown's presentation on networking was superb! Not only was it extremely interesting and entertaining, but it gave a lot of practical advice on how to improve ones skills in this vital subject!”
“I spent the day with Rob recently, looking at how business connections are made and developed. His subject knowledge is truly deep and inspiring. A great character, Rob makes it easy to step up to his pace and level of enthusiasm. Fantastic investment of my time!”
"Rarely is a presentation so energetic, impactful, while giving me the opportunity to exercise the vocal chords, great food for thought that motivated me to action - thank you Rob!"
“I picked up some very useful tips about how I can improve my ability to network confidently.”
“In Commercial Finance, networking is our lifeblood! And even though I've already done a lot of networking in my career, Rob's workshop was probably the most enjoyable and relevant I've ever attended. Rob has an engaging and high-content style which speaks to the whole audience. If you ever get the chance to see Rob in action, it will be an excellent investment of your time!”
"I attended one of Rob’s Referral Success 101 seminars.If you are interested in making the most of your referral networking then this course would be great for you. On this course, I learned how to be more targeted with my approach to my networking, allowing me to work smarter not harder. In addition to these seminars, Rob has also written an array of books, is a great key note speaker / MC and also works in a coaching / consultancy capacity. A very knowledgeable man, who would be an asset to work with, for any business. I am hoping to work with Rob more in the future!"
“Not only thoroughly enjoyed your presentation yesterday, but also was very useful and I learnt a lot. Thank you!”
“Rob provided a valuable workshop inspiring different ideas to make networking work for me. I remained focused for the day as he was very interactive with the group. The different applications used were very thought provoking and I will certain putting these into practise. Remembering people's names - fantastic!”
"Rob's delivery is punchy and focused purely on the areas that are critical to the success of the people in the room. The skills I have learnt are fantastic and already being put to good use. If you're thinking of using Rob's services, stop thinking about it, do it!"
“I recently attended the BNI BIG Breakfast where Rob was the keynote speaker. Rob was truly inspirational and gave the 400+ attending members of the Cork & Kerry region some fantastic and practical ideas on how to generate more business by building a great reputation. I would highly recommend Rob for any event where you would require a focused, entertaining and highly motivating speaker who speaks with passion, energy and total expertise on business generation!”
"Rob, thank you for delivering an excellent workshop, which will set me up perfectly to capitalise on this route to market. The content was delivered in a structured manner and the opportunity to practice the delivery of the scripts was really welcome. Having in the past being ambivalent towards the benefits of networking I am now positively looking forward to attending future events and organising my own events. I have requisitioned a slot at our next team meeting to whet my colleagues’ appetite and encourage them to attend one of your future workshops!"
“I have worked with Rob on four occassions now since I joined HSBC and found his training quite inspirational and his support materials invaluable!"
"Rob is a warm and engaging speaker who provided some invaluable insight into building rapport and reputation with key stakeholders, as well some handy tips for networking. I was particularly grateful for Rob's flexible approach to our agenda, which was rather overtaken by events and saw him amending his material as our discussions progressed!"
“I am delighted with the work Rob is undertaking with my team. His innovative ideas and recommendations are delivered in a simple yet inspirational style and have really motivated my colleagues - the feedback has been brilliant. Thank you!”
“Rob's talk made me realise how important networking is. A very good use of my time!”
“Rob has the unique ability to inform and teach how business networking should be conducted. Although I have been networking over the last twenty years I have nevertheless gained some extremely useful tips. I will definitely recommend his services to my colleagues and friends!”
Rob, your Networking Masterclass was really useful for getting customer buy-in to meetings and furthering my networking activities!"
“A big thank you for an informative, relevant and energising, introductory presentation on the subject of human networking. I was delighted to discover just how little I knew about the art of professional pro-active marketing through people! Since last night, I have already received a number of emails from colleagues and associates who also found your short session to be both relevant and engaging. I though the pace and style of the session was just right; your knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject contagious and most important of all; I am confident that the advice you provided will assist me personally in the development of sustainable long term working relationships with others as a direct result of this experience!”
“I went to the IMC meeting expecting some good speakers as normal but Rob's session was exceptional. It was thought provoking, full of practical tips and highly entertaining - there were so many excellent ideas to take on board I felt exhausted by the end of the presentation! The main message I came away with was that for networking to be carried out effectively it has to be treated seriously, professionally and as integral part of one's ongoing sales & marketing campaign, not as casual activity to be done now and then. I hope I can live up to his expectations!”
“Rob, thank you for the energy and realism you injected into our training sessions. After each one there was a real buzz about the office with ideas being passed around. All of your fee earners now realise the importance of these additional skills as well as the 'taken as read' technical skills and that they need to have both to succeed in business life. We know the practice will benefit from the seeds you have sown. The training sessions were seen as very relevant and fun and fee earners are looking forward to the next instalments!"
“One of my key themes this year has been to increase the amount of new business from our existing customers and contacts. The problems have been in knowing exactly how to do this, having the confidence and language to ask for the business and being empowered and motivated to get out there and leverage our relationships into revenue and profits for the bank. Working with Rob Brown has been a crucial part of our growth in these areas. Rob has brought a significant amount of self-belief and know-how to our team, and coupled with his inspirational and motivational style of coaching, he has given us the tools and the confidence to say and do all the right things to win the business and exceed our targets.”
“I recently attended a seminar in Dublin that Rob was speaking at, unlike a lot of seminars where speakers "sell" , Rob was very different. Rob educated us on some of the most practical things in business that you would think you already knew, he reminded me of the basics and put a whole new outlook in front of me. A lot of what he said we have started to put into action and already know it is having its effect. I left the seminar feeling very upbeat and positive for the year ahead. I am truly looking forward to attending the next seminar that he hosts back in Ireland. Well done Rob!”
"It’s three months since I first heard Rob Brown speak to a crowded hotel room in Cork Ireland. Usually, after that long, I’d have forgotten the speaker. Maybe some of their ideas would have stuck – but the personality behind the words would have faded. Rob Brown walked from the back of the room, right up the centre. His voice strong and punchy, his words arresting – by the time I saw him pass me I was hooked. I’ve heard many good speakers in a long life of listening to corporate voices. Rob is up there with the really good ones! The man was a bundle of energy, a powerhouse of content, a confidence that infected me. Rob gave the BNI audience so much content on “Reputation Management” that I felt I needed nothing more for the next few years. There was so much compressed experience in his presentation, I was almost overwhelmed with the excitement of it all. But there was something human about Rob Brown – something that made it possible to find my own space and my own decisions on priorities. I came away well able to decide for myself how I would grow my reputation in a sensible way. I’d go back to Rob Brown again. Next time I’d want to hear him on another topic because his style suited me – and it’s still vivid after much competition from other interests.”
“It is impossible to recommend Rob too highly. Not only is he a great person to work with, he is a superb operator, an outstanding speaker, brilliant facilitator and someone who always leaves you feeling that much better for having engaged with him.”
“Energising! Nobody has ever taught me this material before and I found it very useful!”
"As a regular an experienced networker, I am well used to giving elevator pitches, and asking contacts to refer me to others. Your presentation opened my eyes to significant areas for improvement, was extremely thought provoking, and will enable me to re-evaluate my networking activity, particularly in regard to how I ask for referrals. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you and would be more than happy to recommend to my contacts that they attend your presentations!"
"Rob gave an excellent presentation to the 60+ PSA Members in London. Rob has thought about his content, has a powerful key message and delivers it with passion. Go see him speak, soon!"
“Rob's presentations are excellent for sales and marketing professionals!”
“I worked with Rob on a series of networking training events to raise funds for a charity. His ability to hold the attention of a whole room is exceptional. His combined communication, inter-personal skills and knowledge make him an excellent trainer - and he's a darn nice person too!”
“Rob reinforces in your mind what you need to be aware of when you are networking. And very good presentation!”
“I had the pleasure of attending one of Rob's events where he was a keynote speaker at the National BNI Confernce a number of weeks ago. He deliverd powerful concepts in an easy understandable way with little jargon, his stage presence was very elctrifying and he captured my attention form start to finish which is a major feat in its own right. I left the event feeling enlightened and motivated and what more the feeling stayed with me for a long period of time. Robs speaking on his concepts was passionate and well deliverd and I would have no qualms in recomending him for large speaking engagments where forward thinking poeple are present, as they will definatly will get major gains from his information!"
I have now had the previlege of listening to Rob Brown on two occassions both at BNI events in Ireland. On both occassions I have come away motivated, inspired and smiling both on the inside and out. I have realised that I can achieve what I would like from life and that I have fantastic resources around me as does everyone else - it's a case of putting it all into practise! I look forward to hearing Rob speak again in hopefully the not to distant future.
Having attended your Reputation Seminar today, in Watford, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the event and how very helpful I found it. A colleague who had read your latest book suggested I might find it worthwhile attending the seminar. How right he was. The insights you offered really enhanced my understanding of how to go about building a great reputation for my business. I shall certainly be putting into practice the many practical tips and suggestions you gave. As someone involved in leadership and team development, I especially connected with your focus on the need for us to be authentic in the way we operate in business. Thanks again, and I will definitely be recommending you and your products to others who want to develop their own or their business reputation and brand!