Mike Rayburn

This was the best session, totally unorthodox, but really pushed my limits in thinking and doing. Great job, let’s do more like this!

This was an outstanding session. Mike made us think in a different manner. I now look at the "What IF" question differently!

Has to be the most entertaining key note speaker I've seen so far at any of the FLGISA conferences I've attended.

Florida Local Government Information Systems Association

Wow! Two standing ovations say everything about the powerful message this speaker provided, not to mention his rad guitar skills. The music is the perfect accompaniment to the What If?" point - both effectively grabbing the audience, We will not forget this speaker or his poignant message.

Mike was AMAZING! He did an outstanding job, the crowd LOVED him and he was a dream to work with – so easy, so kind. It was the best way to close the conference!!

Jean Capon, NRECA

Huge hit. Great feedback on the spot and we are starting to get our surveys back and I peeked at a few and they were overwhelmingly positive.​ ​How do we top Mike?

Karen D'Arcy​, ​IMCO, Inc.

Mike Rayburn was the most awesome keynote speaker we’ve ever had for our annual conference! He set the perfect tone for kicking off the event - upbeat, entertaining, and had our attendees thinking about endless possibilities throughout the conference. I would highly recommend Mike Rayburn for any conference - especially if you want your attendees to start thinking outside of the box. He’s the best!

Diane Ruggiero, CA RMLS

We had Mike Rayburn present his “What if?” keynote for our Fall ITA Collaborative. Mike was engaging, entertaining and had a great message for all of us on how we need to not limit ourselves from becoming the “best we can be”. He’s an amazing musician who blends his musical talent and message into a really fun session. Our members loved it. He spent over an hour at our post-keynote cocktail hour signing his book and CDs for a lineup of our members who wanted to interact with him. I’d definitely recommend using Mike if you want an impactful keynote session.

Stan Mork, President, Information Technology Alliance

This is the second time we've had you at one of our events and you are just fantastic. I didn't have any doubts that you would be excellent, but it's always extra nice as a meeting planner to know in advance you are hiring someone who will exceed your, and your attendees, expectations. I've received more exuberant comments about your presentation than any speaker in a long time. Our attendees loved it! It was a pleasure to work with you - hopefully we'll be able to do it again soon!

Ann Winkel, Iowa Bankers Association

We have been very successful with implementing Mike’s “What If” message within our tribe, to work past the victimization mindset. So successful, that our tribe won the federal award with the national agency for messages delivered.

Hoonah Indian Association

As I sat and watched the people and faces in the crowd go from looking and whispering amongst each other to a full-blown, wide-eyed, edge of the seat excited evolution, I knew Mike had made a huge impact on the closing hours of this conference.

Florida Automotive Trade Association

The musical inclusion as an alpha and omega focus on the value of children’s innocence and desire to become all that they can be and the educator’s purpose for encouraging and inspiring America’s future was effective and heartfelt. I became re-inspired to do a better job!

Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assoc.

He received standing ovations in BOTH sessions!

National Apartment Association

I would and will recommend Mike Rayburn to anyone who wants their attendees to see a truly talented comedic genius.

Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Assoc.

Mike provides a unique presentation appropriate for a wider ranging audience. EXCELLENT!

Missouri Bar Association

Mike Rayburn was awesome; he was the perfect opening performer. It should not surprise you to know that he was our highest rated speaker this year. Behind the stage, he was equally impressive. He arrived early, was easy to work with and was self-sufficient. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a sure-fire way to entertain an audience and look like a good meeting planner.

National Association for Pupil Transportation

Mike was great!! I had nothing but positive comments about his presentation. He is incredibly talented and his message on “What If” was spot on for our conference!!

Executive Director of Finance, Mansfield ISD

Mike Rayburn was the best keynote speaker we have had so far. That will be hard to top. What I liked best is he showed you how it applies to each one of us and how to do it.

Moneytree, Inc.

Shortly after attending Mike's “What IF?” presentation I got inspired and put together a rather aggressive business strategy and a monthly goal that was quite large and I have never achieved it before. I shared that goal with a business associate and he said, “That's a huge goal. You may be setting yourself up for failure with such an aggressive goal." Without thinking for a moment I said what Mike says, "Ya, but WHAT IF I hit it?" Shortly after that conversation I realized that this month, my first month setting that goal...I am not only hitting it, but I've DOUBLED IT.

Darla Johnson Pellersels, Prosperity Financial Associates

Both Jason and Mike Rayburn were phenomenal!  Staff loved them. Jason is hysterical and Mike is one of the most talented musicians I have seen.

Sarah Leslie, 1st United Credit Union

Mike Rayburn was a hit with our audience. Our group of entrepreneurial financial professionals were able to connect to his message of “What If?” as it relates to thinking outside the box and growing their business. Mike’s use of music and comedy to deliver his message is top notch.

Jessica Kilker, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company

The show was FABULOUS! We loved him.

Merrill Lynch

Mike’s presentation was without a doubt the highlight of the Pre Congress program of the American Payroll Association’s Annual Congress.

American Payroll Association

Mike was fabulous! The attendees loved his energy and pizzazz! He was definitely a high-point of the conference!

Cendant Mortgage

HUGE SUCCESS!!! STANDING OVATION!!!!!! Thanks again for helping us look good!

Coldwell Banker Burnet

Mike was the best we have ever had!

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce

What a wonderful performance Mike Rayburn did for my client, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers! This is typically a tough crowd to win over, but Mike’s talent had them calling for more. In my ten years with this client, I have never seen them call for an encore. I am so grateful that Mike happily obliged. I would highly recommend Mike to other clients I have. It is a pleasure to work with him before and during the event!

National Assn of Mortgage Brokers

I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a keynoter who can engage an audience on how to make the impossible, possible.

We have worked with Mike Rayburn on two separate occasions – and both times Mike delivered! We always look for speakers who motivate and inspire, and Mike’s message of “What If” was spot-on. It’s important to have audiences learn, but also have some fun along the way – and Mike really helped us do that by being thought-provoking and entertaining. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a keynoter who can engage an audience on how to make the impossible, possible.

Mike Corkery, President & CEO of Deltek

Mike exceeded all expectations.

William Newton Memorial Hospital

Mike was quoted several times throughout the meeting. What a compliment! Thanks for starting the meeting off with so much positive energy and passion.

Texas Pharmacy Association

Mike literally AMAZED everyone with his talent, and then he AWED everyone with the message. We have been providing our employees with this type of retreat for 25 years, and beyond a shadow of a doubt, Mike Rayburn provided us with the most universally appealing and entertaining program we have ever had. Further, we would recommend Mike for any company’s retreat, motivational seminar, or leadership program where an inspirational speaker/presenter is needed. Mike is the best.

Divine Savior Healthcare

We talked about the show all weekend and were still laughing about it today!! Mike was wonderful, pleasant, easy to work with, the list could go on and on. The guests at the party raved about him as well!

City of Lakes Dental Study Club

He was wonderful. On our survey everyone said that they loved him and what a great start to our conference. We work with two other companies who do our AV and also help out with our conferences and they said that they would recommend him to their clients also.

Association of Surgical Technologists PAE Coordinator

Mike was WAY BEYOND a huge hit, if that’s possible. Our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed that evening.

Premera Blue Cross

WOW! That’s all I can say after Mike Rayburn’s amazing performance for the PRCS all staff conference. The show was beyond amazing. Please send Mike a huge note of thanks from us. I heard nothing but rave reviews. Add to that, everyone was talking about what a genuinely nice guy Mike is. Staff really enjoyed getting to talk to him throughout the day. I can’t imagine a better keynote!

Kristin Garrett, Loudoun County Government (Parks & Recreation)

My corporate client hired Mike Rayburn for their event. He was so engaging, inspirational, and I loved his whole approach with music. As an event planner, I highly recommend Mike Rayburn.

Lisa Pierce of Lisa Pierce Events

The room was fully engaged and enthralled with the presentation. Mike was so gracious to talk to and sign all the those books.

Kathryn Goldstein, Securus

We could not be happier we booked Mike Rayburn to kick off our higher education event...and our attendees feel the same way! We received countless raving reviews and the energy and unbelievable stage presence that Mike brings is a great high-octave way to start any forum on the right foot. The 'What If?' message truly resonated with our participants and was referenced throughout the rest of the conference. And it doesn't hurt that Mike is such a personable, easygoing and super great guy to work with!

Influence Group

We have worked with Mike Rayburn on two separate occasions – and both times Mike delivered! We always look for speakers who motivate and inspire, and Mike’s message of “What If” was spot-on. It’s important to have audiences learn, but also have some fun along the way – and Mike really helped us do that by being thought-provoking and entertaining. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a keynoter who can engage an audience on how to make the impossible, possible.

Mike Corkery, President & CEO of Deltek

We could not be happier we booked Mike Rayburn to kick off our higher education event...and our attendees feel the same way! We received countless raving reviews and the energy and unbelievable stage presence that Mike brings is a great high-octave way to start any forum on the right foot. The 'What If?' message truly resonated with our participants and was referenced throughout the rest of the conference. And it doesn't hurt that Mike is such a personable, easygoing and super great guy to work with!

Influence Group

Mike opened up our two-day training with his “What if…” presentation. What a way to start a meeting! He was the perfect choice as he set the tone for the whole conference. Between laughing and being entertained, it made everyone think deeply about the human potential inside all of us. It has been said that if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change. With Mike asking this group of financial advisors “What if?” it opened up the opportunity to look at things differently. Mike Rayburn is an incredible speaker and an inspiring individual!

Joan Stemler, Asset Marketing Systems

Thoroughly enjoyed your ​talk today at the AHCA conference. Thought provoking, entertaining and funny. Thanks so much for making the end of the conference special.

Rich Johnston

G​reat keynote! Heck, fantastic keynote! Knocked our socks off while teaching us how to play music we don’t know how to play - simply amazing performance and message!

Phil A. Harris, ORKIN

I could not have asked for anything better than Mike Rayburn!

Amerisourcebergen

Mike was AWESOME!

Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc.

Mike exceeded my expectations from our first meeting to his performance during our opening day. He has an unbelievable musical talent that he combines with a message of challenging one’s mindset, attitude and desire to succeed. His opening session provided my team with a high energy, positive, entertaining and thought-provoking start to a critical sales meeting.

Ansell Ltd.

Mike made me realize that no idea is a bad idea. If you don't share your ideas, you may never reach your goals and full potential. Gets you thinking outside the box to create new opportunities and not doing it the same way every day! Life changing session to really open up creative brainstorming and collaboration.

SIRVA Worldwide

Our attendees were very happy with his presentation – See below for some of their comments:

• Totally 100% engaging presentation to kick off the conference. Please have him return in the future.

• Wonderful! Much easier to learn with music. • Excellent presenter – made it relatable and enjoyable

• Great to have a bright, engaging presenter.

• Good opening for the conference.

Marketing Manager & Attendees, CU Conference

Mike Rayburn is genuine, down-to-earth, insightful, fun, funny, and oh, so talented!

The feedback from everyone in attendance was extremely positive. Several even stated he’s the best speaker we’ve ever had.

His message was spot on for our company and the times we’re working through right now, coming back fully from COVID and finding ways to hold on to the growth from last year to make it sustainable for years to come. I personally love the change in thinking to ‘What if…?’

Team Global Conference Co-Chair, Team Worldwide 

Mike’s performances were, as they say, off the chain! I can’t begin to tell you how well received he was; our team was thrilled.

Kevin Welfare, Insurica

I just wanted to send a quick note to express my gratitude for Mike Rayburn’s participation in our Ascend event for the second year in a row! He’s practically a member of our team."

"I can honestly say I was as excited to watch him virtually as I was when I saw him in person last year. His presentation was the perfect mix of inspiration, reality, and feel-good entertainment – things we are all in need of right now. His message really hit home with our attendees – some of these attendees are still talking about how Mike changed their lives and their businesses at our conference last year."

"It was a pleasure working with you all and I hope we have a chance to work together again in the future. I would highly recommend Mike as a keynote speaker to any organization; he is a consummate professional and entertainer."

Apple Leisure Group

It never gets old and Mike hit it right out of the park. What now? Don’t manage change but rather create it!"

"That was AWESOME!!!  I have 4 pages of takeaways from that talk.  Definitely have a bunch to build upon, especially in our current model.  The timing is excellent for all of this as the “forced” change we are currently going through from COVID allows us to be able to execute on a lot of the thought processes that he speaks about."

"I can see the What Now being even more beneficial because he touched so much on the problems and the concerns we are dealing with day to day now."

"Enjoyed it. The “what if’ was taken to the next level. So many take aways from a 75 minute meeting."

"Fantastic job, I took away so much that will help me not only in the workplace but also in my home life. Succeed Anyways is something I have always lived by."

ORKIN