Hi!
I’m Shawna Suckow.
Hi, I’m Shawna Suckow, CVP, CMP, CSP, and here’s some inside info on me. I have 20 years of specialized knowledge in consumer behavior, sales, and marketing. But more important than that, I consider myself an inspirational business keynote with a minor in comedy. My mission is to motivate, educate, and inspire every audience I have the privilege of addressing.
My style has been described as a gentle nudge from a friend, like talking you out of going to Prom with that loser. Or telling you when you have lettuce in your teeth. I not only tell it like it is, but I do so in a helpful, fun way. I talk like a real person on stage – not an old-timey, overly-rehearsed robot who delivers the same content from Albuquerque to Zimbabwe (egads!).
MORE ABOUT ME:
My differentiator? I’m the only sales and marketing speaker who speaks from the customer’s point of view! I want every audience to know how their prospects are thinking, so they have an easier time connecting with them and driving real business results.
I speak to salespeople, marketers, C-Suite, business owners, and women’s groups across all industries, all over the world. The two areas I nerd out on the most? Consumer behavior, and setting priorities.
Priorities and ACTION
My priorities focus is all about inspiring people to get off the hamster wheel and take action to achieve what they want to achieve. My favorite session (like choosing a favorite child – not easy!) is The Most Unique Keynote Ever because it’s so different.
What I’m proud of:
- I’ve now spoken in 18 countries on 5 continents (c’mon Australia and Antarctica!).
- Forbes named my book a top marketing read of 2022 (my dad is really proud of that one).
- I am a CSP (like a Masters in professional speaking).
- I was named a Woman of Influence in 2020 by the global Women’s Economic Foundation.
- I recently got to speak on the same stage as Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Bob Dylan!
Consumer Behavior
The consumer behavior focus helps anyone with something to sell, so they understand what’s working right now, and what’s not. I want them to stand out from the Sea of Sameness, build trust with prospects quickly, and drive real results without wasted time or resources.
Three memorable things about me:
I played in the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2015! Woot! Don’t ask me how I did.
I am so good at parallel parking, I should get a trophy. Challenge me.
My first car was a neon orange Volkswagen Bug that caught on fire on my way to school.
If you’re looking for stuffy and buttoned-down, don’t hire me (seriously – we’ll both regret it!).
My Awesome Team
“THE Team Shawna Suckow”
RACHEL KANE | Sales Assistant
I’m a busy mom of two boys. Baby Rome joins brother Micah in keeping me busy. I used to spend my free time practicing yoga, reading books, happy hour with friends, walks with my dad, brunch with my mom and wine tasting with my sister. Now life is a little different! I love being a mom.
1. What food do you like that most people don’t? Or is there a food that most people like that you hate?
I hate pumpkin pie! Crazy story…I ate half of a pumpkin pie when I was in second grade and was so sick I couldn’t go to the theatre to see Home Alone: Lost in New York with my cousins. I was devastated!
2. If the Random Olympics were held today, what would you get a gold medal in?
I survived having a newborn and a toddler during the pandemic without any help while working full time. What’s higher than a gold medal? Lol
Henry Suckow | Director of Barketing
In loving memory of the BEST Director of Barketing EVER! Henry enjoyed going swimming in the big, gross lake at the dog park, and then being smelly in mom’s car, with his head out the window all the way home. In his spare time, he liked to lick mostly-empty peanut butter jars.
1. What food do you like that most dogs don’t?
He loved apple cores!
2. If the Random Olympics were held today, what would you get a gold medal in?
That’s an easy one… He’d win hands down destroying any stuffed toy in less than five minutes. 🥇
Stephanie Veiga | Business Assistant
I often joke about how my brain has a wheat side and a frosted side, kind of like the breakfast cereal. I would be happiest if it was Halloween every single day! My most favorite thing to do is make people laugh.
1. Is there a food that most people like that you hate?
Fruit repulses me.
Give me vegetables any day, but fruit? Nay-nay!
2. If the Random Olympics were held today, what would you get a gold medal in?
Sarcasm. That’s it. Nothing to see here folks, move along.
