Jeff Houghton
- Springfield, MO
- Emcee
- 8 Verified Bookings
Cassie H. said “We hired Jeff to Emcee 3 days of our National Sales Meeting and he did an excellent job. These conferences can be quite dull at times, but Jeff kept it…”
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Grow your organization with purpose and focus!
Listeners will learn strategies to achieve their life goals, uncover the secrets to a life of positive influence and greater levels of achievement.
I will unlock strategies that meet the needs of today's hectic personal & business world while sharing the qualities of a High Achiever's Mindset.
The messages I share are energetic, interactive and focused to the audience I am speaking to. You can be assured I will deliver a message which meets the audience right where they are, but powerful enough to lead them to where they need to be in their personal and professional life!
Rod was a speaker at a Christmas community candlelight remembrance my company hosts each year. He had a very strong message that gave hope and encouragement to many. I'm so thankful that Rod spoke for us. I appreciate his speaking ability, but also that he met with me before the event and made sure more than once that the message was on cue.
Response from Rod Long Business and Christian Motivational Speaker:
Thank you so much Jenene! It was a pleasure to be a part of your organization's outreach to the community!
Plain and simple Rodney did an incredible job.
He was professional throughout the entire process; following up on emails, phone call, got there early, talked with the other artists to really make sure he knew a little more about them and went above and beyond.
*Our event was planned to be as many as 150 but (sadly) once it came to be closer to 50 Rodney improvised with the flow and allowed me to keep moving through the event and tied in his own story beautifully so that it tied into the event I was putting on.
**Will definitely plan on hiring Rodney again!
Sincerely,
NWAArtsSociety.org
Response from Rod Long Business and Christian Motivational Speaker:
Thanks James! It was a privilege to meet new people and interact with you!
Wow. Is all I can say about Rod Long. That should be enough to hire him today for your next event where you need a motivational speaker. However, I'm sure you'd like to know more than just a single word. So here it goes!
I witnessed Rod Long as a motivational speaker at a recent Hollister Chamber Luncheon where he talked about mission statements for your life, that you choose how you react to everything, that it doesn't matter what goes around you, it matters what goes on inside, to force positivity on those around you by starting it inside yourself, and on and on and on, but I will leave some of it to be a surprise for you. :) The "way" that he speaks is so captivating and motivating, that it makes you want to move. To move in your career, to move inside, to move in your life. To be a better more effective person for the benefit of yourself and others.
I found myself taking notes throughout his entire presentation, eager to share what I learned with others. And before the end of the presentation I had a life mission statement and have continued to teak on it every since hearing him.
Rod is not a "full of it" type of speaker, if you know what I mean. He has LIVED it. He has EXPERIENCED what he is talking about and continues to inspire others when he speaks.
So, that's how he talks to a crowd. Wow. Now for the second part of this review....one on one coaching...
I had the wonderful pleasure of attacking him after the presentation to talk about management help in figuring out how to understand where a couple individuals were coming from in my workplace. He listened and gave clear and easily understood responses back after hearing the whole picture, and he opened my eyes to a whole different perspective that I was not able to get for myself. This in turn helped me to communicate with my co-workers in a compassionate but firm and sincere manner.
I cannot express enough how much a few hours with this man has changed the way I communicate and what I look for inside others to be a better manager not just for others but for myself as well.
Nothing but genuine, sincere applause for Rod Long. If you are having trouble with coworkers, friends, family, or if there is no trouble and you want someone just to inspire...Rod Long is your guy.
Response from Rod Long Business and Christian Motivational Speaker:
You are so very kind Leah! Thank you so much! Meeting, conversing and getting to know you has been a true pleasure indeed!! You are destined for success!!!!!!
Price Range: $350 - $2500
Gig Length: 20 - 600 minutes
Languages: English
I believe that a good working relationship depends on clarity and trust. Whenever I have an opportunity to share with a group of people my first objective is to sit with those who hire me and discuss what the goal or objective of the interaction is. Once we are clear on that I share ideas on how to reach that goal successfully and we agree on a framework for the event.
The next phase is to get approval for what I have developed to share from our initial conversation. Since I am both a Business and a Christian Speaker, while my life principles never change, I do clarify what is acceptable to share with the listeners. Some Business Owners run a Christian based business and do not mind me interjecting Christian quotes and or references, while others would prefer not to have any at all; I respect those wishes wholeheartedly.
On the day of the event I arrive early to walk the room and get a feel for where I am speaking. My presentation is high energy and interactive. I have been told that my utilization of humor and true to life examples allow people to related and learn quickly and easily. I generally utilize a PowerPoint presentation when I speak but it is not mandatory.
I generally stay around after my presentation, if appropriate, in case people which to speak with me OR I offer a way to contact me for any questions. many times the event organizer has already taken care of this by instructing their people to reach out to me, through them.
Since I care deeply about those I work with I do reach out after the event to get feedback and ensure our original goals were met and the client is happy.
I generally expect half of the fee upfront as well as the client will need to pay travel expenses which will be discussed prior to booking. The remainder is due the day of delivery unless previously arrangements have been made.. There is the possibility that my presentation will be recorded both for audio and video but the specifics can be worked out with the client.
Have you struggled to find a firm footing in life or work? Does it seem sometimes that you wonder, “Is there more out there for me?” You are not alone!
Rod, a Missouri boy, was born into struggles by having a severe deformation of his face. Some doctors were ready to give up on him and suggested his family give him up as a ward of the State. Fortunately his parents had a different idea. This laid the foundation for him to become a fighter and prove all of the people who said he would never communicate correctly, eat correctly or be a productive member of society that they were wrong.
This mental attitude took over and Rod began meeting and beating nearly every challenge he came across in life. After spending a great deal of time in surgeries and recovery, Rod was ready to take on life with gusto. At age eight, and after thoughts of suicide, he decided that he was not going to allow the bullying, because of his looks, to continually depress him. It was then that, unbeknownst to him, he crafted his first mission statement for his life:
If I can make one person a day laugh or smile, I will consider that I have had a good day!
The bullying never stopped and everyone still made fun of him but now Rod looked at life different. It is from this spirit and mindset of helping others smile, laugh or have a good day that he ascended through his first jobs into to Management very quickly. Whether it was the grocery business, retail sales, restaurant or the other ventures he tackled in his life, Rod drew upon his overcomer spirit within him and thrived while helping those around him succeed as well!
Today:
Now Rod has built a career out of developing people and organizations into strong and thriving performers. His life mission statement has changed over the years, as any should. Now it is more focused and reads:
I exist to empower and enable those around me to be the very best they can be in any responsible way I can!
Rod believes there are three keys to a successful role and life:
1. Identify and live your passion
2. Be purposeful each day
3. Draw power from positivity
Rod has the unique ability to connect with anyone, anywhere. He has spoken in front of thousands across North America and has the ability to inspire others to ascend to their peak of personal productivity and satisfaction in their life.
Rod is a Certified Business Coach and loves helping others find the strength to be their best! Regardless of whether it is a training event, keynote speaking, one-on-one coaching, or specialized direction in any of the business courses he offers, Rod always approaches each topic with the same mindset:
The people deserve the very best and through modeling the principles of The High Achievers Mindset: Positive Energy, Deep Connections, Personal Influence and Complete Integration of these principles, I will give them the ability to achieve GREAT RESULTS!!
My general needs are as follows:
Microphone, (lapel or head preferably)
Large screen
Projector
Sound system
Podium or stand for notes
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John Maxwell
Peter Drucker
Zig Ziglar
Dr. Daniel Amen
Brian Tracey
Stephen Covey
Sound System
Projector
Lapel or Headset mic
Large Projection Screen
Podium or Stand
Extension Cord with multi-plug
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