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Michael Altshuler

Michael Altshuler is a motivational keynote speaker, success coach and sales expert who inspires audiences to perform, persist and achieve results.

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“By positively impacting over 150 management staff, you empowered them to convey your message of optimism, humor, and inspiration to our 2000 employees. Great job and thank you for making such a big difference.”

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Why you should book Michael Altshuler for your next event

  • Discover actionable strategies for sales, peak performance and success from an entrepreneur who has experienced major wins and setbacks.
  • Energize your audience with a passionate, entertaining keynote packed with real-world stories, practical lessons and proven strategies.
  • Build greater resilience and persistence with insights from Michael’s journey through business success, financial setbacks and remarkable comebacks.

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Motivational keynote speaker, success coach & peak performance expert delivering real-world strategies for resilience, sales & results.

Michael Altshuler is a motivational keynote speaker, success coach, bestselling author and sales expert who combines high energy with practical strategies. Drawing on experience from building and selling a multi-million-dollar company, breaking sales records, competing on American Gladiators and overcoming major financial setbacks, Michael delivers engaging, customized keynotes focused on resilience, performance and results.

 

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Michael Altshuler has built his career around performance, persistence, sales and the pursuit of meaningful results. A top-rated motivational speaker, success coach and peak performance and sales expert, he is also a bestselling author and host of The RESULTS Podcast. First and foremost, Michael is strongly committed to his faith, family and friends, values that have remained central throughout the successes and challenges of his life.

With countless keynotes delivered around the world, Michael creates customized presentations designed around the needs and objectives of each audience. His high-energy style combines entertainment, memorable stories and practical strategies that audiences can apply to sales, performance, resilience and professional growth.

Michael is passion personified on stage, and audiences feel it. More than 95% of his reviews are Five Star reviews, reflecting an approach that is engaging, relevant and firmly focused on helping people take action.

 

Real-world business experience

Michael Altshuler speaks from experience rather than theory. In his twenties, he built a multi-million-dollar copier company and ultimately sold it to IKON Office Solutions. Along the way, he sold millions to the Trump Organization and successfully competed against industry giant Xerox Corporation.

When Michael later entered the insurance industry, he broke sales records within his first three months. His story has also taken him beyond the traditional business world, including competing on the hit TV show American Gladiators.

These experiences have given Michael a firsthand understanding of what it takes to sell, compete, perform under pressure and pursue ambitious goals. His business war stories bring these lessons to life, giving audiences memorable examples of competition, setbacks, breakthroughs and the mindset required to keep moving forward.

 

Resilience through serious setbacks

Michael’s journey has not been a straight path from one success to another. After making millions, he experienced serious financial setbacks, lost millions and eventually had to file bankruptcy.

Having experienced both significant success and the challenge of rebuilding, Michael brings a grounded perspective to persistence and resilience. He describes life and business as a battle and gives audiences a practical game plan for staying in that battle when circumstances become difficult.

Michael understands what it means to face pressure, disappointment and uncertainty while continuing to pursue results. He turns those experiences into practical lessons that help audiences remain focused, respond effectively to challenges and move forward with greater determination.

 

Recognition & achievements

Michael Altshuler’s entrepreneurial career, speaking work and community involvement have earned him recognition across business and media. His awards, appearances and achievements include:

  • New Jersey State Governor’s Cup for Entrepreneurial Excellence
  • Atlantic City Entrepreneur of the Year award
  • Salvation Army’s Community Builder award
  • Competitor on the hit TV show American Gladiators
  • Featured in outlets including ABC, NBC and the New York Times
  • Featured in Harvey Mackay’s bestselling book, We Got Fired and it’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us, alongside Michael Bloomberg, Donald Trump, Larry King and other world-class leaders

 

Keynotes that drive results

As a keynote speaker, success coach and emcee, Michael brings together decades of business experience with an energetic and entertaining delivery. His presentations explore topics including success, sales, peak performance, persistence and resilience, always with a strong emphasis on practical action.

Rather than delivering a one-size-fits-all presentation, Michael adapts his message to the challenges and objectives of the organization and audience in front of him. The result is an experience designed to inspire people while giving them clear strategies they can put into practice.

Book speaker Michael Altshuler for your event when you want a keynote that combines passion, entertainment, real-world experience and actionable insights that help people perform at a higher level.

 

Magic from the moment guests arrive

Michael can also bring an unexpected experience to a conference before the formal program even begins. With Michael Altshuler’s mind-blowing strolling magic, a welcome reception becomes an opportunity for wonder, amazement and connection.

As guests arrive, Michael moves through the reception creating seemingly impossible moments at close range. His magic naturally brings people together through shared reactions of surprise, joy and laughter, including plenty of “what just happened?” moments.

For organizers looking to create a memorable atmosphere from the moment guests arrive, Michael’s strolling magic offers a distinctive complement to his work as a keynote speaker and emcee.

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Customer Reviews

5 of 5

“By positively impacting over 150 management staff, you empowered them to convey your message of optimism, humor, and inspiration to our 2000 employees. Great job and thank you for making such a big difference.”

Executive Vice President & Secretary, Assurant Solutions

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Recently we had Michael Altshuler come in and speak to our sales group. Three things about Michael really stand out: 1) his message is on-point and actionable, 2) his enthusiasm and passion is unrivaled, people left really pumped up, and 3) Michael’s a really entertaining guy, there was lots of laughter going on amidst the learning. Michael made a big difference for our sales team and I think he will for you as well. I highly recommend him.”

VP of Sales, First Service Residential

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“I recently saw Michael Altshuler speak and he was very impressive. I’m not really into these motivational things. But after seeing Michael I am now! He made me a believer. I got so much out it. I loved his stories, his passion and his humor. And the takeaways were priceless. Talking to people after his speech I realized that I was not the only one who felt that way. Michael is the real deal!”

Owner, Pack On The Go, Inc

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Michael’s program was very interactive and fun. I give him a ‘10’ for presentation style, content and heart.”

President, Immaginé Video Productions

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“We just had Michael speak at our Leadercast event on Sales Leadership and he knocked it out of the park. Everyone loved him and his message. This guy is passion personified. His message was on-point, compelling and actionable. His stories, metaphors and antidotes had people on the edge of their seats and laughing uncontrollably. Michael is without question the total package. And, as an event planner I can tell you Michael was a total pleasure work with. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him.”

President/Event Director, Foster Events Group, LLC/Leadercast Palm Beach

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Michael Altshuler is a Powerhouse. He rocked it. The sales and peak performance tips and principles he shared definitely made a major impact. I’m sure everyone will leave with the mindset and tools they need to be more successful in business and life.”

President, Slater Lighting

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“We just had a really impactful presentation from Michael Altshuler. He hit all the key notes that we wanted him to hit as a sales organization to rally our troops to continue our great growth. Thank you Michael, wonderful presentation.”

Executive Vice President, Cheney Brothers, Inc.

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Michael is a super dynamic and entertaining speaker. He leaves such an indelible impression on you. He makes you want to abandon your excuses and procrastination compelling you to embrace rejection and failure to exceed your wildest dreams of personal success. Michael arms you with a growth mindset that enables you to step out of your ‘comfort zone’ and into your ‘success zone’. He is a masterful magician that casts a spell on the audience to believe that the impossible is indeed possible.”

Two-Time Amos Award Winner & Million Dollar Club Member, AFLAC

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“I seldom have an outside speaker come in and speak to our group. I made the exception with Michael Altshuler and am so glad I did. He brought the house down! Over 1000 strong stood on their feet and gave Michael multiple participation made it engaging and his sense of humor made it a blast. If you want to take your conference to the next level, bottom line, hire Michael!”

Senior National Sales Director, Primerica

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Thank you for your motivating and educational session—I’ve already started putting it into practice. I was very impressed and will not hesitate to recommend you when the opportunity arises.”

Regional Sales Director, Event4U, Inc.

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“We take great pride in the selection of our speakers from around the country and Michael certainly fits that bill.”

President, Million Miles of Motivation

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Michael delivered an excellent program for our membership and the session evaluation proved that.”

Asst. Director, ALA–Assoc. of Legal Administrators

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“The two programs Michael Altshuler delivered at MPI’s World Education Congress received scores of 4.66 and 4.36 out of 5. As you can see, attendees found his message inspirational and impactful. Here are some comments taken from session evaluations: • I am utterly speechless (definitely not normal for me)! Michael was AMAZING! I learned more about myself in the last two hours than I have in the last two years. • Great session! Great topic! Great Speaker!”

Manager of Professional Development, (MPI) Meeting Professionals Int’l

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“I wanted to write you to express how your program had a major impact at our national sales meeting held earlier this month. What was most impressive was the time you spent with our group before your program, as well as the research you did that allowed you to customize your program to meet our specific challenges and opportunities. As a result, your program’s message was dead on.”

Business Unit Manager, QMI / Everwear Products

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“I’ve heard many motivational speakers over the years and I can tell you that Michael is the best. If you’re looking for a super high energy, dynamic speaker with content that is new and fresh he is your guy. He’s also a class act as he stayed for hours after his program to talk (and show magic) to everyone on our sales team. I highly Recommend Michael.”

ales Rep, Cheney Brothers, Inc

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“I felt compelled to email you and say THANKS FOR THE CPR TODAY!!! I wanted you to know that you’ve touched me, and I can’t wait to get back to my true passion…conquering life’s challenges.”

Director of National Accounts, Monterey Marriott

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Everyone tells me you were the Best we’ve ever had—and I agree! This was a tough group because of their high competency level in all areas of sales. However, you handled that perfectly and left nothing on the table.”

Vice President, Membership and Club Development, KSL Recreation Corp

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“By positively impacting over 150 management staff, you empowered them to convey your message of optimism, humor, and inspiration to our 2000 employees. Great job and thank you for making such a big difference.”

Executive VP, Assurant Solutions

Michael Altshuler

5 of 5

“Michael was very entertaining, motivational and fun to have at our meeting. After Michael spoke, he stuck around and did amazing magic tricks during our cocktail hour and mingled during dinner. He was a joy to be around!”

Heffernan Insurance Brokers

Michael Altshuler

Rated 5.00/5 based on 19 customer reviews

Keynotes

Keynote by Michael Altshuler:

The Performance Principle: The roadmap to better & more consistent performance!

This keynote is super motivational, interactive, and entertaining with actionable takeaways that will immediately improve the performance of your team (and their lives).

Michael will get your people primed and pumped to embody a growth mindset, an empowering belief system and the determination and resilience to consistently perform BETTER.

Audience Learning Outcomes:

  • Drive Growth – Embrace continuous learning, be around winners, believe anything is possible.
  • Raise Productivity – Set clear goals, prioritize tasks, manage your time, eliminate distractions, and use productivity tools.
  • Cultivate Consistency – Develop positive habits, rituals, and routines, stay organized, and use tools and reminders.
  • Promote Positivity – Smile, lend a hand, pay a compliment, encourage others and be grateful.
  • Elevate Thinking – Cultivate critical and creative thinking, practice mindfulness, master your self-talk.
  • Persistence & Resilience – Learn from failures, be creative, remain patient and stay confident.
  • Achieve Better Results – Be clear on the outcome you want, immerse yourself in doing what it takes to get it, then assess and adjust.

Perfect for: Sales Teams | Leadership Teams | All Staff

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Keynote by Michael Altshuler:

The Sales Edge: Compete to Win, Because Second Place Doesn’t Pay Very Well.

Buckle your seatbelt. This is one high-powered, winner take all, leave nothing on the table program for enterprise sales teams or high-ticket sales teams that want to own their market.

Michael shares legendary sales stories from the trenches on how to consistently win against your toughest competitors (like he did against Xerox to win Trump’s business).

Michael delivers next-level strategies and tactics that will arm your sales team with exactly what they need to win 70%+ of the time!

Audience Learning Outcomes:

  • Increase Win Rates – Discover how A.S.E. & M.A.P can double your win rates.
  • Sign Bigger Deals – Uncover hidden opportunities, eliminate self-imposed limitations and expand expectations.
  • Improve Margins – Position with your USP, don’t present, build stronger relationships, sell indisputable value.
  • Unseat Incumbents – Get through to any C-level executive, master competitive intelligence, and utilize critical & creative thinking skills.
  • Retain Your Clients – Create unbeatable and unbreakable relationships, uncover the keys to always exceeding your customer’s expectations.
  • Drive Consistency – How to stay hungry, consistently fill the pipeline, and build empowering habits, rituals, and routines.

Perfect for: Enterprise Sales Teams | High Ticket Sales Teams | Sales Leadership

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Keynote by Michael Altshuler:

The Art & Science of Effective Communication: How Good Companies Get Great & Great Companies Get Better

Communication plays a vital role in every aspect of business and life, every day. The cost of poor communication can be devastating…lost customers, poor employee performance, reduced productivity, and failed relationships.

So, whether you’re communicating with colleagues, customers, or loved ones, you better make it count. In this stimulating, interactive and highly entertaining keynote, Michael Altshuler shares time-tested communication tips, tricks, and techniques on how to close the communication gap and become a communicating ninja.

Audience Learning Outcomes:

  • Enhance Productivity – Master certain communication techniques that will result in a more efficient and effective workflow, with fewer mistakes.
  • Improve Team Building – Openness to feedback, active listening, empathy and understanding to improve teamwork.
  • Increase Employee Engagement – Be transparent and real when communicating, make employees feel valued, pull more, push less.
  • Enhanced Decision Making – Follow the 3 C’s: Clear, Concise, and Compelling communication, openness, and receptivity.
  • Mastering Email Communication – Proven strategies on how to improve Open rates, Read rates and Response rates with A.I.D.C.C.
  • Increase Employee Satisfaction & Retention – Recognize and respect the differences in perspectives, work styles, and communication preferences across generations.

Perfect for: Sales Teams | Leadership Teams | All Associates

Request a quote: Michael Altshuler The Art & Science of Effective Communication: How Good Companies Get Great & Great Companies Get Better

Keynote by Michael Altshuler:

Make a Difference, Leave a Legacy: How to Live a Right-side Up Life in an Upside-Down World

Time to engage all the senses. This keynote reaches deep into the hearts, souls, and minds of audiences. Inspiring stories and powerful life lessons are masterfully delivered with passion, compassion, and humor as fresh and meaningful perspectives are being created.

Michael shares universal laws and simple truths on how to achieve greater joy, peace, and fulfilment in life (and work) regardless of the roadblocks, setbacks, or hurdles life throws at you.

Audiences will laugh, cry, and rejoice as a new-found spirit embodies them.

Audience Learning Outcomes:

  • Embrace an Attitude of Gratitude – How to make gratitude part of your daily routine.
  • Gain Perspective – Compare and contrast to see a better view of your life.
  • Build Unbreakable Relationships – Connect and relate deeply to others, become a force multiplier where 1 + 1 = 3.
  • Live Your Values – Create a hierarchy of values and live them daily to achieve greater peace, joy and fulfilment.
  • Uncover Your Passion & Purpose – How to uncover your passions and live your purpose to be the best version of yourself.
  • Lead with Kindness & Love – Elevate your life and that of others.
  • Embody a Giver’s Heart – Be intentional about making a difference and leaving a legacy.

Perfect for: All Employees | Leadership

Request a quote: Michael Altshuler Make a Difference, Leave a Legacy: How to Live a Right-side Up Life in an Upside-Down World

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