Keynotes – Grannis Group

Keynotes

Looking to infuse your next event with high energy, rich content, and a generous dose of humor?

Roger Grannis is your go-to speaker. With Roger, your audience will be:

  • Engaged: Fully captivated and actively participating
  • Energized: Motivated to forge deeper connections, amplify influence, and achieve superior results
  • Entertained: Laughing out loud and enjoying the moment
  • Equipped:  Ready to tackle new challenges head-on
  • Empowered: Armed with practical skills they can apply immediately

Roger delivers an unforgettable experience that will invigorate, inspire, and transform your audience.

Roger’s most requested
keynote speeches:

The Yellow Cake Principle: Your Recipe for Influence and Success

Want to have your cake and eat it too? The Yellow Cake Principle will show you how. Packed with practical strategies and sprinkled with humor, The Yellow Cake Principle delivers the key ingredients you need to connect, communicate, and gain agreement—without the usual stress.

Ready to build stronger relationships, sharpen your conversation skills, and win more deals? Unlock the secrets that will transform your approach and satisfy your hunger for success.

Warning: The Yellow Cake Principle has zero calories but will boost business performance!

Roger’s presentation was engaging, inspirational, and insightful, full of tools to foster effective communication and influence.”
Linda Hackbarth, Human Resources Officer, Bone & Joint Center

Innovation to Commercialization: How Product and Sales Managers Win Together

How much is the gap between your product and sales teams costing your business? This divide—driven by conflicting goals and differing perspectives on customer needs—leads to missed sales, wasted resources, and failed product launches. In this high-impact keynote, you’ll discover proven strategies to bridge that gap, align your teams, and transform them into a unified force that drives innovation, accelerates adoption, and delivers bottom-line results.

Truly one of the most informative presentations I have heard in a long time. I learned so much about interacting with and training sales folks that I can readily apply in my professional life.”
Debashish Niyogi, Director of Programs, Silicon Valley Product Management Association

Unlock the Power of Connection

What is the single most important skill in today’s business world? Connection. It’s central to every interaction—whether with customers, team members, stakeholders, or suppliers.

In an era where meaningful interactions are in short supply, Unlocking the Power of Connection offers a refreshing solution. This engaging keynote delivers practical tips for deepening connections, enhancing communication, and boosting influence. Attendees will discover how to create authentic connections that foster trust, encourage teamwork, and unlock new opportunities. By embracing these strategies, your audience will be equipped to cultivate a vibrant and supportive workplace that enhances both professional success and personal fulfillment.

Roger’s humor and exuberance brought a sense of connection that has been lacking in our virtual world.”
Robert Mayes, Programs Director, Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management

From Goals to Greatness: Supercharge Your SKO

Every sales team needs a boost. Energize your annual sales kickoff with an electrifying mix of sales fundamentals, motivation, and humor. Roger Grannis is the ideal speaker for your next SKO or mid-year event. 

With decades of hands-on experience, Roger connects deeply with sales teams, engaging both their hearts and minds. He will infuse your SKO with energy, fun, and valuable insights while inspiring your team to persevere and hit your sales targets.  

Key outcomes:

  • Gain fresh perspectives: Learn from a seasoned pro with deep industry knowledge.
  • Revitalize motivation: Ignite your team’s drive to set ambitious goals, rebuild momentum, and boost revenue growth.
  • Enhance sales skills: Sharpen essential techniques with renewed focus.

Roger delivered the perfect program for our SKO. Our reps are fired up and ready to take on the new year using practical skills they can implement immediately. I cannot recommend Roger highly enough.”
Danielle Nolan, VP Sales Enablement, Sentinel Group

Strategic Sales Conversations

Are your salespeople leaving money on the table? Are they defaulting to order-taking instead of engaging in impactful discussions? It’s time to shift gears.

In Strategic Sales Conversations, your sales team will master the skills they need to transition from order takers to trusted business advisors. Through this program, your team will: 

  • Master High-Value Dialogue: Learn how to conduct conversations that uncover deeper client needs and drive higher-value outcomes.
  • Build Stronger Client Relationships: Develop the ability to position themselves as a strategic partner rather than just a vendor.
  • Increase Revenue Opportunities: Identify and capitalize on opportunities that go beyond the initial transaction.

Transform your sales approach and start closing more valuable deals today.

This training turned a $20K deal into a half-million-dollar deal.”
Seasoned sales executive at UL Solutions

Need a tailored solution? Schedule a call with Roger to explore your options. Whether it's a keynote speech, workshop, or consulting engagement, Roger is committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Popular services include:

  • SKO Design and Facilitation: Set the stage for your best sales year yet
  • Product Launch Chaperone: Personalized support for a seamless launch
  • Present with Impact: Engaging coaching and workshops to elevate your presentations
  • Communicating for Results: Signature training that drives real impact

How can Roger help
make your event a success?