Book Ross Shafer: High-Energy Keynote Speaker, Corporate Comedian & Event Emcee

Looking to energize your audience, ignite innovation, or elevate your next event?

Ross Shafer is a six-time Emmy® Award–winning comedian, best-selling business author, and nationally renowned keynote speaker who brings a rare blend of humor, insight, and hard-earned business wisdom to every stage. With a background that spans network television, stand-up comedy, and corporate leadership, Ross delivers unforgettable presentations that don’t just entertain—they inspire action and drive measurable results.

Whether you’re leading a sales summit, leadership retreat, corporate conference, or association event, Ross customizes each keynote to meet the unique challenges of your audience. He’s spent decades studying what makes companies thrive—and what makes customers stay loyal—so your team walks away with practical strategies they can implement immediately.

Ross’s high-impact talks cover everything from emotional intelligence in leadership to customer experience innovation, all delivered with the comic timing of a seasoned performer and the credibility of a respected business thinker. He’s worked with global brands like Microsoft, Toyota, Hilton, and AT&T—and now he’s ready to work with you.

If your event needs more than just motivation—if you want lasting takeaways, engaged attendees, and a keynote people will talk about for years—Ross Shafer is your guy.

How to Sustain a Relevant Culture?
Reset Your Culture and Innovate Your Operations

In this wildly entertaining keynote, your attendees will benefit from these takeaways:

A culture must be constantly curated. Your team members want to be part of a dynamic organization that is nimble enough to adapt on demand. Ross will inspire your teams to replace complacency with out-of-silo thinking. Ross shares tactics for cultivating an endless supply of fresh ideas and solutions.

The WOW vs POW Customer Engagement Method
Customer expectations have changed. What do they want now?

In this wildly entertaining keynote, your attendees will benefit from these takeaways: Ross has rescued 23 companies from bankruptcy – buying them from bankruptcy courts well below book value and selling them for a profit.

A Clean, Corporate Comedy Show
After Dinner Entertainment

What’s funny these days?

Ross Shafer knows. And better yet—he knows how to make your audience laugh without making anyone uncomfortable. His material is non-political, non-controversial, and completely HR-approved—perfect for corporate events, association meetings, awards banquets, and team celebrations where the goal is to keep things fun, inclusive, and uplifting.

With six Emmy® Awards and a background in network television and stand-up comedy, Ross has mastered the art of smart, relatable humor. His comedy draws from real-life misadventures, behind-the-scenes showbiz stories, and his surprising journey from department store manager to TV talk show host to business author and keynote speaker. It’s the kind of storytelling that keeps audiences laughing and inspired—because they see themselves in every punchline.

Ross Shafer
The Ultimate Emcee

As a network TV talk & game show host, Ross Shafer is frequently asked to be the interactive “traffic cop” for multi-day conventions. He frequently interviews world leaders and celebrities and is extremely comfortable hosting an executive roundtable or panel of experts. Ross engages the audience to set the tone of your event, reviews what they’ve learned, and gets everyone excited for what’s coming next. He often likes to present “from the floor” so that he can thread the dialogue throughout your conference.

Ready to Book Ross Shafer?

Ross doesn’t just deliver keynotes—he transforms events. Whether you need a dynamic keynote speaker, a clean comedian, or a skilled emcee, Ross brings energy, laughter, and lasting impact.

Book Ross now or call 303-588-3739 to make your next event unforgettable.