Scott McKain

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Scott McKain is an internationally known distinction expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker and virtual presenter.

Scott’s unique style has earned him induction into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame — and his remarkable content earned him membership (along with Dale Carnegie, Zig Ziglar, and Og Mandino) as one of only 24 selected for inclusion in the Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame. He is currently “Corporate Educator in Residence” at High Point University, named by U.S. News & World Report as the nation’s “most innovative” university.

Scott has over three decades of research and experience and has spoken and consulted for the world’s most influential corporations, presenting his business strategies on platforms in all fifty states and twenty-two countries.

Scott McKain’s latest book, ICONIC, named as a Forbes “Top 10 Pick of the Year,” is the instruction guide for professionals and organizations to become so distinctive they not only stand out in their industry, but set the benchmark for innovation, customer experience and employee culture.

Reasons to book Scott at your next event:

Scott has proven he can assist your organization to move up in your marketplace. His clients include Cisco, BMW, SAP, McAfee, John Deere, Bank of America, Prudential and many more. Scott researches and gets to know every client’s business to distinctively customize all presentations and corporate seminars. Attendees leave every event with a specific plan for applying their new ideas once they get back to work.
Scott McKain has designed and delivered high impact keynotes for the world’s most dynamic brands. He has helped companies enhance profitability and loyalty by teaching how to sell uniquely and serve remarkably.
You’re getting the primary expert in the hottest, most important topic in business today. If you can’t separate your organization from the competition…and you can’t attract and retain top customers and team members…how will your business grow? Scott McKain has been called by a Fortune 500 CEO the “world’s premiere expert on creating business distinction.”
Scott has been cited as the “best speaker we’ve ever had” by companies in a myriad of industries and by audiences of all sizes. He’ll be the same for your event.

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Oh my gosh! He was amazing! What an inspiring guy! Our attendees and our staff LOVED him. I can’t say enough good things! He was the best way to end our conference.

– Phonak

I’d just like to thank you again for delivering such an amazing presentation at CCC’s company event last week. Your message resonated with so many of our team members and your presentation style was so engaging. You helped make our event memorable for everyone who attended.

– Copyright Clearance Center

The only speaker in the history of our company to have received a perfect score from EVERY attendee at our most important global partners event. We’ve booked the leading speakers in the world. Scott McKain received the highest ratings of all.

– Cisco

Scott McKain was the most engaging speaker we have hired over the last several years. The ability he has to connect with the audience is outstanding and extremely personal. He applied real life, personal and business scenarios with his material which kept our audience wanting more. I would highly recommend Scott McKain for your next speaking event.

– UniPro Foodservice, Inc.

I have but a brief moment to say what profound effect your presentation has had in my business and personal life. Thank you, I will endeavor to make myself stand out.

– Sysco

Scott was fantastic. I have received nothing but positive feedback from attendees. Partway through the talk our CEO texted me “Homerun!”

– ottobock.

Booksby Scott McKain

Iconic

Create Distinction

7 Tenets of Taxi Terry

Digging Wells and Building Fences

All Business Is Still Show Business!

What Customers Really Want

For Meeting Planners

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Celebrating Reaching the Summit in Hawaii

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5 Rules to Be Smart With Your Money

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Job Security and Growth Mindset

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To Make Great Decisions, You Need to Be in Touch with THIS!

⭐ Join me for an enlightening conversation with Sandro Forte on how learning and consistency...

Unlocking Business Success Through Shared Human Values

🔑 The key to business success often lies in addressing the fundamental needs of employees––validation,...

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Booksby Scott McKain

For Meeting Planners

Blog Posts

Celebrating Reaching the Summit in Hawaii

5 Rules to Be Smart With Your Money

Feeling Zapped by Technology? Try This Simple Solution!

Job Security and Growth Mindset

To Make Great Decisions, You Need to Be in Touch with THIS!

Unlocking Business Success Through Shared Human Values

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