Brian Burkhart | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Current position (2)

Founder & Chief Word Guy

SquarePlanet

Cofounder & Chief Relationship Officer

AlterEgo AV

Degrees (1)

Political Science & Communication

Indiana University Bloomington

1988 to 1994

Bio

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Brian Burkhart Short Bio

Brian believes in making waves. He’s the founder and Chief Word Guy at SquarePlanet Presentations & Strategy. He’s on staff at Northwestern University’s Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the author of “Stand for Something: the Power of Building a Brand People Authentically Love.”

Brian has worked with Fortune 500 companies, TED speakers and “Shark Tank” contestants. His clients include Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Google, Jim Beam, Northern Trust, Redbox, United Airlines, and more.

Brian Burkhart Long Bio

Speaking Summary

Brian Burkhart believes in “Making Waves.” That’s no small feat as he currently lives in the desert of Phoenix, Arizona. An entrepreneur, educator and author, he’s dedicated his professional career to helping organizations and individuals live a more authentic, congruent existence.

Burkhart is the founder & Chief Word Guy at SquarePlanet Presentations, a 2018 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, he’s the co-founder of AlterEgoAV and Mutt Jackson, both Chicago-based firms, while also an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University’s Farley Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. He’s coached 10 teams on TV’s “Shark Tank,” produced 26 TED Talks and consulted with brands including Google, Citibank, Jim Beam, BMW, Red Bull, United Airlines and The Northern Trust.

A highly sought-after speaker, Brian spends a tremendous amount of time in the healthcare space, specifically serving clients that include Stryker, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Financial Management Association, Vizient, Fresenius Kidney Care and the Professional Women in Healthcare Association.

Presentations

Presentations (2)

McMarketing: How to Build Your Business and Avoid Losing Half a Billion Customers

Imagine if your business lost half a billion customers. That’s exactly what happened to McDonald’s between 2012 and 2018. Now imagine a business that people are almost magically attracted to. A business where people line up for your latest products, regardless of price, feature or service. Imagine reading cover letters from job applicants begging to work with you because the company spoke to them on a level they’ve never experienced before. Imagine selling your services even though you barely mention who does the work, how it’s done, what it costs or what your experience is.

This immersive and engaging presentation provides your audience practical steps to build a business people love. A powerful blend of case studies, scientific research and psychology demonstrate the need for well-codified core beliefs within every organization.

The Innovation Dilemma: Igniting Ideas From Within

In his keynote presentation entitled The Innovation Dilemma: Igniting Ideas From Within, Brian challenges audiences around the globe to consider what it is that they stand for and how leveraging their beliefs can forever change the way they communicate.

Brian has used this method to revolutionize communication strategies ranging from the very core sales pitches of emerging tech companies to branding identity and execution of Fortune 500 business. Big or small, Brian brings his incredible storytelling abilities to audiences to help them realize that they too can become great innovators.