Mike’s “What IF” mindset supercharges creativity, innovation, and radical problem-solving, while his virtuoso-performance principles help them turn their ideas into results.
Fusing proven strategies with world-class guitar and laugh-out-loud clean comedy, Mike wakes people up, equips them with tools, and delivers a message that sticks long after the event.
Mike’s experiential keynote blends insight and world-class musical performance to help teams re-engage with bold goals, spot opportunities others miss, and execute with daily discipline.
In a world where average thinking and inconsistent performance are the norm, Mike Rayburn helps organizations adopt a “What IF” mindset — and execute at a Virtuoso level. He is an innovation expert, world-class guitarist, and Hall of Fame speaker. He has headlined Carnegie Hall and the Las Vegas Strip and delivered 5,000+ presentations worldwide. His fusion of world-class guitar, clean comedy, and real-world business insight creates an immersive experience that changes how teams drive innovation, solve problems, and perform at their best long after the event is over.
This experience will make your event unforgettable, while inspiring your leaders and teams to rethink change and initiate more possibilities and innovation. Sharing his signature “What If” mindset, Rayburn delivers real-world tools and strategies to help your people create better solutions and generate more revenue for your business.
Becoming a “Virtuoso” isn’t about being good at everything…it’s about being great at the most important things. Rayburn reveals the three blindspots or barriers that most often derail high achievers and equips elite performers in any field to realize their greatest potential, broaden their impact, and avoid complacency.
Mike’s keynotes aren’t just talks. With jaw-dropping guitar, laugh-out-loud moments, and powerful takeaways, they are performances that empower audiences to think bigger and perform better in a way they’ll never forget.
Mike partners with you to make your event unforgettable, for the audience and for you. He is committed to bringing incredible energy and insight, while being as easy to work with as possible.
Mike will work with you to reinforce your event’s theme and business goals. He customizes his keynote to deliver real value to your audience and will record promo videos to engage audiences and drive attendance.
When you contact us, we respond within one business hour. We’ll reach out via phone and email to make sure you get the answers you need as quickly as you need them. Even if you need us over the weekend, we’re there — it just may take more than an hour.
We help you interpret what’s happening in the market and translate all the noise into a clear direction. The result? The right voice with the right ideas for the moment you’re facing — even if it means we refer you to another agency.
From the first call to post-event follow-up, we handle every engagement with discretion and precision. There are no surprises, just a dedicated team handling all the logistics, from checklists to flight tracking, so you can focus on the event, not the details.
Mike is the best speaker I have ever booked!
This is the first time I have ever had unanimous approval from all attendees. Mike is truly a presenter for everyone. I am happy to endorse this A+ speaker!
Mike Rayburn’s “What If” keynote was engaging, energizing, and highly impactful.
The session challenged me to rethink how I approach change and to consider possibilities I may have previously overlooked. Mike’s delivery was dynamic and memorable, and his use of real‑world examples made the concepts feel practical and relevant rather than theoretical. I especially appreciated the actionable tools and strategies he shared, which can be immediately applied to inspire innovation, improve problem‑solving, and create better solutions for both our teams and our customers. Overall, this keynote was motivating and valuable, and it encouraged a refreshed mindset around innovation and leadership.
The feedback from the attendees was unanimous:
'This was the best Opening Session I have ever been to!' We wholeheartedly recommend you to any meeting planner looking for fun, laughter, and a great message from a unique motivational keynote speaker.
I can’t imagine a better keynote!
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!
Mike Rayburn is one of a kind.
He does a fantastic job combining his motivational & inspirational message with his unique guitar playing talents and hilarious program. He provides a learning experience that truly entertains you. If companies are looking for an entertaining motivational speaker, Mike is the best person for the job. He is money well spent.
Mike Rayburn’s speaking fee for most of the US, Canada, and Mexico is $15,000 – $ 25,000 for in-person and virtual keynotes, plus travel and hotel expenses. International keynotes are $25,000 – $ 40,000, plus travel and hotel expenses.
Yes. Mike Rayburn will tailor his keynote to address your event objectives and deliver the strategies your audience needs to think and perform at an elite level, while giving them an unforgettable, immersive experience.
After you book Mike Rayburn, we will assign you a dedicated cmi team who will ensure all details are handled well before the event. Your team will provide you with Mike’s marketing assets and arrange a discovery call with him. Mike will then work with you to customize his keynote for your specific audience and goals. Together, we ensure your event equips your audience to think like an innovator and perform like a virtuoso.
