Ford Saeks Business Growth Accelerator, AI Strategist, Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur

AI is everywhere, yet most people are either overwhelmed by the noise or overconfident they already have it figured out. The reality is that both groups are missing the mark. In this high-energy session, Ford Saeks strips away the confusion and shows how to use AI the right way to accelerate growth, improve customer experiences, and strengthen human connection.

You’ll discover the do’s and don’ts of AI adoption, see practical demonstrations of AI tools, Agents and Workflows in action, and learn the secrets of prompt engineering to improve communication, problem-solving, and efficiency. Whether it’s tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or emerging AI copilots, Ford focuses on what actually drives results. Walk away with clarity, confidence, and a practical plan you can put to work immediately, without losing the human touch that drives loyalty and lasting success.

Keynote Focus: Business Success, Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, Artificial Intelligence

Regardless of your title — owner, leader, manager, or team member — you’re faced with internal and external challenges that block your full potential. Ford’s powerful self-discovery process demonstrates ways to shift your mindset to create immediate and long-term results that help you accomplish what seemed impossible. Perfect as an opening keynote for your conference or event.

Discover Proven Ways to:

• RETHINK your mindset to unlock your superpowers and focus on success
• REFRAME by getting clear on what you want to do, be, have, or become
• REFOCUS on superpowered instinct and develop your business intuition
• REIGNITE your mission by creating your mind map
• REFLECT on the changes and powerful progress you’ve made
• REWARD your efforts by setting mini-goals and then celebrating them!

Keynote Focus: Leadership, Performance, Accountability, Inspiration, Success

Every organization in the world is seeking to close the gap between where they are now and the accelerated revenue growth they want for their business. Regardless of those goals, the gap, in short, always comes down to how they think (mindset), their vision (strategies), and execution (tactics).

Ford understands that leading and managing growth can be challenging, especially when faced with increased competition, changing buying behaviors, multigenerational workforces, and squeezing profit margins.

You’ll discover:

• How to drive revenue growth and profits through operational excellence
• The 3-part formula to turbo-charge response rates of your marketing & sales efforts
• How to improve leadership communication that elevates team accountability
• Which methods work best to skyrocket lead generation, even on a limited budget
• How to get higher per-ticket sales from new & repeat customers
• Unique ways to deliver remarkable customer experiences that create brand advocates
• The non-technical approach to expand your influence and build a solid online reputation
• Ways to avoid generational landmines that can destroy your business and brand’s reputation

Ford’s Accelerated Growth System^tm will help you close that gap to transform how you develop and lead your culture, strategically plan your growth to build strong relationships, deliver exceptional customer experiences and quickly add profits to your bottom line.

Keynote Focus: Revenue Growth, Marketing & Sales, Customer Engagement, Operational Excellence

Today’s buyers are savvy, skeptical, and have their B.S. (Belief System) Detectors on high alert. Research shows there is less brand loyalty and that buying behaviors have changed. Stop wasting countless hours on outdated marketing methods, fad sales techniques, and hard to apply philosophies. Get ready to become an innovative marketing master through a proven formula that works for both B2B or B2C business models, and in any economic environment.

You’ll Discover:

• Ford’s bare-bones, kick in the butt method that will instantly improve your marketing efforts
• Innovative ways to expand brand awareness, influence engagement, and gain a competitive edge
• Ways to identify trends that prepare you to capture new opportunities
• Non-technical ways to expand your digital footprint, build social proof, trust, and credibility
• How to craft compelling value propositions that capture attention and inspire action
• The exact formula for creating rock-star integrated marketing campaigns
• How to tap into the talents of your team and organization
• Secrets to create brand advocates

Flip the switch from idea generation to profit generation and fill your sales funnel to its fullest potential.

Keynote Focus: Branding, Marketing, Innovation, Creativity, Digital Dominance

Finding and attracting the best people for your business can be challenging, especially in today’s multigenerational and diverse workforce environment. Discover the secrets of recruiting in the digital age and combine them with successful onboarding that will improve retention, reduce turnover, boost employee engagement, and shrink the time it takes for your new employees to follow your systems and reach their full potential.

You’ll discover:

• How to attract the best candidates for your open positions
• How to create a workplace culture that you and your employees love
• The most common mistakes with millennials and how you can avoid them
• Keys to setting clear roles and expectations for your leaders and team
• Successful onboarding practices to increase engagement and accountability
• Which policies and procedures work best, no matter the size of your franchise
• Automated support systems that make employee orientation effective

Success depends on the quality of its leaders, managers, and staff. Attracting and developing the right people maximizes productivity, shapes a positive culture, and promotes harmony. The simple fact is that leaders aren’t defined by job titles. Being a leader starts with your staff taking personal accountability for their own success, results, and areas of improvement. It’s those individuals who can motivate, inspire, and challenge those around them to do the same who will create a strong foundation for your business’s success.

Keynote Focus: Corporate Culture, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Generational Differences, Communication

Your customers are bombarded from every direction with some type of marketing. How can you get through and make your touchpoints more effective? The best way to do that is to get to know your customers and their preferences. Where do they come from? What do they do? Who are they? What do they want? And most importantly, how do they want it? Find out with Ford.

• How to use Google Analytics to really understand customer behavior
• Leveraging customer engagement software to improve the customer experience
• Discover ways to examine your sales process to find opportunities for improvement
• How to survey customers to learn your satisfaction score and improve relationships

Keynote Focus: Customer Experience, Marketing, Sales