C. Richard Weylman

Hall of Fame keynote speaker and bestselling author C. Richard Weylman helps organizations create loyal clients, stronger brands, and real business growth.

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“Richard was instrumental in bringing together the Freddy’s leadership team to verify that our whole system was unified in meeting our company vision and expectations. He has a unique ability to ask the right questions, probe for answers, and guide the discussion in a manner that uncovered the insights we needed. The capstone of our project was his presentation of our insights at our franchise conference, where he was able to light an enthusiasm under our franchise community.

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Why book C. Richard Weylman for your next event

A Professional Speaker Hall of Fame inductee who delivers fully personalized keynotes that educate, entertain, and drive measurable business results.
Inducted into the Customer Experience Hall of Fame for pioneering practices that create lasting emotional connections between brands and customers.
Award-winning sales and marketing leader with rare experience spanning luxury brands, global media, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

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Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Customer Experience Pioneer, Bestselling Author

Orphaned at the age of six, C. Richard Weylman lived in nineteen foster homes and attended eleven different schools. Instead of becoming defined by those circumstances, he transformed them into the foundation for an extraordinary career. From award-winning general sales manager of Rolls-Royce to leading sales and marketing for the Robb Report from its inception through its record liquidity event, Richard’s journey is marked by resilience, insight, and results. Today, he is a Professional Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, Customer Experience Hall of Fame honoree, and three-time international bestselling author whose keynotes inspire audiences while delivering practical strategies that work in the real world.

C. Richard Weylman: A Journey Defined by Resilience

C. Richard Weylman’s life story is a testament to the power of choice and perseverance. Orphaned young and raised in foster care, he learned early how human connection, trust, and empathy shape outcomes. These formative experiences became the lens through which he later built his philosophy on leadership, sales, and customer experience. Rather than seeing obstacles, Richard learned to see opportunity, a mindset that continues to define his work with organizations around the world.

From Luxury Sales to Market Leadership

Richard’s business career reflects both depth and range. As an award-winning general sales manager for Rolls-Royce, he mastered the art of high-stakes relationship building and premium client expectations. He later became head of sales and marketing for the Robb Report, the magazine for the luxury lifestyle, guiding the brand from its earliest days through a record-setting liquidity event. These experiences gave him a rare understanding of how trust, positioning, and experience drive sustained growth at every level of the market.

Hall of Fame Expertise in Customer Experience

C. Richard Weylman is widely recognized for his legendary work fostering authentic connections between brands and customers. His induction into the Customer Experience Hall of Fame reflects decades of innovative practices that move beyond transactions and build lifelong loyalty. His insights are rooted in research, real-world application, and measurable outcomes, making his frameworks both inspiring and immediately actionable for leadership teams.

Bestselling Author and Trusted Advisor

Richard is the author of three international bestselling books. His latest, 100 Proven Ways To Acquire And Keep Clients For Life, became the #1 New Release in Marketing and Consumer Behavior and #1 in Customer Relations on Amazon. The book was selected by Forbes as a Top Ten Business Book for 2024 and received the Outstanding Work of Literature award from Bookpal. Through his writing, consulting, and coaching, Richard continues to influence how organizations think about growth, loyalty, and long-term value.

Book C. Richard Weylman for Your Event

As a Professional Speaker Hall of Fame inducted keynote speaker, C. Richard Weylman delivers fully personalized and dynamic presentations. His keynotes are designed to educate, engage, and entertain while driving real outcomes. Audiences leave with clarity, motivation, and proven strategies they can apply immediately. He is Chairman of Weylman Consulting and Coaching Group and Chairman Emeritus of the Weylman Center for Excellence in Practice Management, roles that further anchor his work in practical business impact.

Beyond business, Richard is a Horatio Alger nominee for his philanthropic efforts supporting orphans and widows, reflecting a lifelong commitment to giving back. When you book C. Richard Weylman for your event, you bring a powerful blend of lived experience, strategic insight, and Hall of Fame credibility to your audience.

Customer Reviews

Scott Redler Co-Founder, Freddy's Frozen Custards and Steakburgers

“On behalf of all of us at UBS Forum, your insights gave our advisors a unique opportunity to gather relevant and timely ideas to implement in their business.”

John J. Brown & Brian Hull UBS Wealth Management Solutions

“Richard Weylman led my company to rethink the way we will engage our customers.”

Nick Wilson Vice Chairman of Packaging and Processing

“Thank you Richard Weylman for your incredible presentation! The audience was spellbound the entire time, and it was such a pleasure to have you join us in Minneapolis last week!”

Mark Mallchok CMM Principal & Sr. Event Strategist at Brella Productions, Inc

"Richard has presented to our 8,000 members many times, and he always receives rave reviews. I recommend him for any type of meeting an organization is having—regional, national, or international."

Bonnie Godsman CPBC, President at Finseca / CEO GAMA Global

"Your presentation at our Annual Meeting was full of actionable insights. Thank you for helping us create a great event."

Glenn Siegele, Nick Wilson, Chuck Yuska Event Chairs, The Association for Packaging and Processing

Keynotes

Keynote by C. Richard Weylman:

The Relationship Revolution: With AI Why Transactional Sales Are No Longer Enough for Business Success

Traditional transactional selling is obsolete. With AI bringing more efficiency and automation to the workplace relationship mastery is vital for ongoing business growth. Today’s most successful businesses will grow through one powerful shift, genuine relationship building. It is not just a mindset; it’s a proven path to permanent growth and unstoppable success.

Based on Richard’s international bestseller, 100 Proven Ways to Acquire & Keep Clients for Life! (recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Business Books), this high-impact message delivers actionable takeaways and these prescriptive strategies:

What today’s buyers of any product or service truly want and why it matters more than ever.
The critical link between authentic relationships and new market opportunities.
How to build rock-solid relationships that outlast pressure from any competitor with a transactional mindset.

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Keynote by C. Richard Weylman:

The Experience Economy: How to Create Delighted Advocates Who Fuel Growth

Most remain content with “satisfied” clients/customers, but delighted advocacy is a far greater engine of ROI and loyalty. Delighted advocacy comes from the experiences clients/customers have, not from the products or services they buy.

Inducted into the Customer Hall of Fame for his innovative yet practical methods of fostering deep client connections and loyalty, Richard delivers an actionable message and provides these prescriptive key takeaways to ensure your team out behaves the competition:

How a client’s/customer’s or prospect’s overall experience shapes their perception of value.
Why a consistently elevated experience makes your business “remark-worthy.
Proven tactics to elevate client experiences, create emotional chemistry, strengthen relationships, inspire repeat business, and build delighted advocacy.

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Keynote by C. Richard Weylman:

Lifetime Value Unlocked: Communicating Your Value to Become a Market Leader

Too often, in the pursuit of a sale or the focus on quick wins, your most powerful asset is overlooked, the lifetime value of every client. This high-impact message reveals the power of personalized, human touchpoints and provides innovative strategies and proven tactics to communicate your value and give you an unbeatable competitive edge.

Based on Richard’s CEO Read bestseller (available in seven languages), The Power of Why – Breaking Out in a Competitive Marketplace, this message delivers these actionable strategies:

Position yourself instantly as the trusted solution provider.
Build authentic relationships that open lasting opportunities.
Communicate your value through your buyer’s lens—so you become their clear provider of choice.

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Keynote by C. Richard Weylman:

Overcoming Challenges: Unlocking Your True Potential

We all experience various stumbling blocks and challenges, in business and in life. The key issue is how quickly and effectively we can recover from them.

Orphaned at age six and living in nineteen foster homes, Richard used many of the same key success factors that helped Michael Jordan, Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Parcells, and even J.K. Rowling overcome obstacles and achieve their true potential.

Richard’s personal learnings and theirs, will inspire and lead your team to accomplish more than they ever thought possible. Specifically, this actionable message delivers these prescriptive takeaways:

The three powerful actions to create personal and professional growth.
How to achieve momentum in your business and gain sustainable velocity.
How to determine where you are now and identify the changes needed to achieve your full potential.
How to practice self-discipline over self-indulgence.