Biography

Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski is President of the consulting firm, Red Zone Marketing. Maribeth and her firm personally consult with some of the nation’s top financial professionals managing from $300 million to over $1 billion in client assets. Maribeth got her start as the 5th client in her firm happened to be a financial advisor. This advisor had only $10 million in money under management that Maribeth helped grow into $200 million in under 5 years through niche-based marketing strategies.

She has written 7 books including the bestseller, The Connectors. Maribeth is an international keynote speaker rated as a Top 25 C-Suite Speaker by Meetings & Conventions Magazine, has spoken at The Million Dollar Round Table, and is a regular presenter at Barron’s Top Producer conferences.

Maribeth, who teaches an integrated marketing course at Oklahoma State and Columbia University, brings an evidence-based approach to her audiences enabling them to learn from what has been researched, is working elsewhere, and can be applied to their own lives. Maribeth is also a frequent media contributor appearing on Fox News, USA Today, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and hosts a popular podcast featuring inspiring businesswomen. Maribeth also has her own charitable foundation supporting women in business, The Red Zone Leadership Foundation.

Maribeth has a bachelor’s degree from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, an MBA from The George Washington University, and a PhD in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. Maribeth and her husband live in the Chicago, IL area and have two children threatening to be adults.

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– Mike Odor, Associate Vice President – Midland National
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– Dan Jakuta, Wells Fargo Advisors
I have been to so many trainings and presentations throughout my career. You are one of the best. Your talk is worth every minute of my time and attention. Your talk offers guidelines, practical tips and is inspiring. The best is that you are genuine.
– Lucy Selby, RelyOn Financial Advisors
Your presentation pointed me in directions that no one else has. Your “big” questions are going to be very helpful for me.
– Paul Pittman, Edward Jones
I’ve never been given such direct ways to pre-screen and attract potential long-term strategic alliance partners. I’ve always known the benefits of the relationships, but being able to determine on the first meeting if a potential partnership will be valuable and will not only be efficient, but fruitful as well. Thanks!
– David Corning, Prudential Financial
It’s very refreshing after 27 years in the business for someone to give me outstanding ideas how to improve my skills and also help me make myself more aware how to represent what I do. Thank you for giving me more ideas on how to communicate better with my clients.
– Sidney Seligstein, New York Life
This was the first, in-depth presentation on social media I have attended. Because of Maribeth’s excellent delivery, I am much better prepared to present our team through social media (LinkedIn).
– David G. Stone, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
I totally agree with your position on relationships and am hungry for more! I have a home-based business that grows because of relationships so this is an area I’m extremely interested in. Your presentation was captivating and entertaining and I’m interested in putting together an event for my organization. Thank you for inspiring me.
– Bren Blanco, Rodan and Fields Dermatologists (Fifth Third Securities)

Booksby Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski

The Connectors: How the World's Most Successful Businesspeople Build Relationships and Win Clients for Life

Red Zone Marketing: A Playbook for Winning all the Business You Want

...And the Clients Went Wild!: How Savvy Professionals Win All the Business They Want

85 Million Dollar Tips for Financial Advisors

The Engaging Child: Raising Children to Speak, Write, and Have Relationship Skills Beyond Technology

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