
DELIGHTED AUDIENCES
Sam’s speeches are a masterclass in leadership and business growth. After attending his ‘Leading at the Tip of the Spear’ keynote, our executive team felt empowered with a clear strategy and actionable tactics. The results were almost immediate: a 15% increase in leader satisfaction and a surge in team productivity. Sam’s insights are not just theoretical; they lead to tangible business outcomes.
Ethan P., COO











The Unrealistic Leader
Achieve Real Results By Being Unrealistic!
In a world where conventional wisdom often reigns supreme, leaders are seeking fresh, audacious perspectives that challenge the status quo. Sam Palazzolo’s “The Unrealistic Leader” is not just a book—it’s a movement, a call to action for leaders to think differently and achieve the extraordinary. Bring Sam to your event for a keynote that will not only inspire but also equip your audience with the tools to become the unrealistic leaders the future demands.
CATEGORIES: Business, Leadership, Teams, Strategy, Advertising, Author, Consulting, Digital Business, Marketing, Professor, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Professional Speaker, Virtual Speaker
Sam’s ‘The Unrealistic Leader’ keynote was a game-changer for our annual leadership summit. Not only did he receive the highest speaker ratings we’ve ever seen, but our leaders walked away with a clear strategy, actionable tactics, and a renewed sense of purpose. Within just a month of implementing Sam’s insights, we’ve seen a noticeable uptick in leader satisfaction and team engagement.
Jordan T., CEO
From Vision to Venture
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Disruptive Innovation
Sam can engage with your entire entrepreneurial team, guiding them on the journey from a mere vision to a successful venture. During the session, Sam will impart strategies on how to transform innovative ideas into actionable business plans, ensuring that your team is equipped to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. It’s not just about inspiration; it’s about tangible results. In fact, if your team doesn’t show marked progress in their entrepreneurial endeavors within the first month after Sam’s keynote, he will gladly return his speaking honorarium. And for the record, he’s never had to return it.
CATEGORIES: Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Author, Consulting, Digital Business, Leadership, Marketing, Professor, Business Leadership, Professional Speaker, Virtual Speaker

After attending Sam’s ‘From Vision to Venture’ presentation, our entrepreneurial team was buzzing with excitement. His approach is both strategic and actionable, providing a clear roadmap from ideation to execution. We’ve since adopted several of his tactics, and the results speak for themselves: a 20% increase in sales in just two quarters!
Lila R., Founder

Leading at the Tip of the Spear: THE LEADER
When you lead with precision, teams follow. But if your leadership is ambiguous, teams scatter. In the “Leading at the Tip of the Spear: The Leader” keynote, Sam Palazzolo guides your audience through the pillars of Strategy, Innovation, Leadership, and Execution, illustrating how they can spearhead their organizations to success. The keynote is based on his 2018 book, which has empowered and inspired countless business leaders globally.
CATEGORIES: Business, Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Execution, Advertising, Author, Consulting, Digital Business, Marketing, Professor, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Professional Speaker, Virtual Speaker
Sam’s ‘Leading at the Tip of the Spear’ was the highlight of our leadership retreat. He seamlessly blends strategy with actionable insights, leaving attendees not just inspired but equipped. Post-conference surveys gave him top ratings, and we’ve already seen a boost in our leadership team’s effectiveness and overall employee engagement.
Marcus L., CHRO
Growth Unleashed
The Blueprint for Effective Business Scaling
Successful business leaders operate at the edge of the knife, and no leader dives into the complexities of scaling a business merely to juggle and catch the blade! Driven by a passion for their customers and belief in their products, many leaders find themselves feeling overwhelmed when scaling. In the keynote, “Growth Unleashed: The Blueprint for Effective Business Scaling,” Sam Palazzolo equips your audience with a strategic roadmap, detailing how to navigate the challenges of scaling using a set of core principles and practices.
CATEGORIES: Business Scaling, Business Acceleration, Growth Strategy, Advertising, Author, Business, Consulting, Digital Business, Leadership, Marketing, Professor, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Professional Speaker, Virtual Speaker

We invited Sam to present ‘Growth Unleashed’ at our annual business conference. His insights into business scaling were both strategic and tactical, providing our attendees with a clear action plan. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting tangible business outcomes, including increased sales and improved operational efficiency, after implementing Sam’s strategies.
Sophia K., CONFERENCE Event Organizer
Speaking Venues/Formats
Inspire the leaders in your audience with a keynote they will not forget.
Sam Palazzolo is able to present several keynotes across a variety of venues/formats…

In-Person at
Your Location
Sam flies in to speak
with your audience.

Virtual
Drop-In
Sam comes to you live from his studio in Austin, TX or New York, NY.

Pre-Recorded
for Your Audience
Sam addresses your specific audience in a pre-recorded message.
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Sam prioritizes speaking opportunities as follows:
- Your audience is made up of Leaders.
- You will have more than 250 Leaders in the room.
- The Unrealistic Leader keynote can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as 90 minutes, including a Q & A session.
- If you purchase a bulk order of the book “The Unrealistic Leader” and place a book on every chair, speaking honorariums are discounted.