Bill customized the presentation to our people and reinforced our company's position regarding technology. They knew he knew and understood their jobs and challenges. He was rated "excellent" in every category!

Terry Christensen,
Farm Bureau Financial Services

Everyone thought your TechnoShift presentation was a great way to start our software users' conference. In fact, our attendees rated your presentation the best of the entire conference. Appealing to the heart to learn technology hit home with all attendees.

Roger Nelson,
System Innovators, Inc.

In addition to offering our Field Associates valuable insight into the latest technological tools available to enhance their business, Bill also provided useful tips and ideas that could be put into play immediately using the agents' current office environments. His ideas were presented in a manner that encompassed many skill levels, from novice to expert. And he was entertaining to boot! Hard to beat that combination. While Bill took the time to uncover the needs of Security Mutual's Field Associates, he also kept our corporate goals in mind in order to steer the company and our agents in the same technical direction. I would highly recommend using Bill as a speaker for any insurance industry presentation, or as a consultant on an individual field office basis.

Frederick L. Wortman,
Vice President Marketing, Security Mutual Life Insurance of New York.

First of all, let me say that it would be very difficult for anyone to please every client who attended our annual software users conference . . . but Bill did! In fact, this was the first time we have ever had a completely unanimous positive response to our keynote speaker. I was amazed by Bill's preparation. This was no canned talk. He interviewed several of our clients and many key people on my staff. He understood our products, our mission, and even our challenges in moving clients ahead with technology. Most importantly, Bill's style, humor, and warmth set the tone for a great meeting that was one of our best ever.

Reginald A. Jess,
Principal, Advanced Information Mgmt.

"Thought provoking!" "Timely!" "Very Informative!" All raves from our audience. Thank you for your extra effort in contacting members before our meeting and conducting a web conference with our senior staff. It was great to see you take such an interest in our credit unions.

Paula Schneider,
Premier Systems Inc

To answer your question, they don't get much better than Bill. When he took me through his presentation the night before the keynote, I was so excited, because his presentation was SO ON TARGET for our group. Well, perhaps you've heard that one slide into his speech, the $80,000 high-powered projector DIED! Bill did not miss a beat. While I was sitting in the back of the ballroom biting my nails, Bill was "dancing" like Fred Astaire, covering the failure of our equipment. Most people in the room believed that the techno-blowup at our national Sales Meeting was planned. Bill is a PRO, and we at LSI could not have been happier with our choice of speaker.

Laurie Acosta,
Landscape Structures

Our audience consisted of a wide range of computer software users from top level CIO's to data entry clerks. You kept their interest, entertained them and educated them far beyond their expectations. Thanks for making this conference memorable with one of the best keynote speeches ever!

Hank Holderfield,
Technology & Information Management Education Society.

I particularly appreciate the way you worked the First Place for SEDA electronic catalog demo into your talk. Not only did it provide an important plug for this program, but it showed that you were interested in the issues unique to SEDA members and not just presenting a canned speech. Many speakers promise to customize their talks to their audience, but few deliver on that promise. You did so beautifully.

Steven King,
Safety Equipment Distributors Assn.

Your address at the Sales and Marketing Executives International convention was one of the most substantive and interesting presentations I have ever heard during the many years I have planned the Convention. You exceeded our highest expectations.

Jack Criswell, SMEI

You were so funny - well, hilarious is the word I kept hearing. Your enthusiasm for making technology part of everyday life is infectious. Those who attended were very impressed and are already beginning to make those technology changes in their lives.

Judith Steele,
Express Personnel Services, Inc

Everytime I hear you speak or read something that you have written, I know that we have pushed the ceiling a little higher. What you talk about is what many of our members have never thought about. Thank you for being creative and for being a risk taker.

Mike McKinley,
National Speakers Assn

We have never before had a speaker who went to such great lengths to get involved, meet and get to know our members, and programs, and customize a presentation by pulling all the previous presentaions together. Your suggestions for networking really cemented the meeting and brought everything to an enthusiastic, upbeat close.

Bill Strackbein,
Laboratory Products Assn.

The number of participants who sat spellbound during your presentation was an indication to me that the topic was one that the farm equipment industry is hungry for. The favorable comments I received from the participants at the meeting was so complimentary that I hope you will consent to a return presentation at some time in the future.

Christie Schulte,
North American Agricultural Equipment Conference

Even the usual cynics were quoting Bill Metcalf during discussions on Tuesday and Wednesday! High praise indeed from a group of engineers!

Thomas Mitchem,
NCR for the Federal Aviation Agency

Just wanted you to know that Bill Metcalf was excellent at our convention. I've seen audiences become glassy-eyed with these "high-tech" subjects. Not this time! He was high energy, related well to the audience, and just did an outstanding job.

Dan Cain,
North American Agricultural Equipment Conference

We can see from the evaluation forms that our members thoroughly enjoyed listening to you. We're seeing comments about your session such as, "Wish my directors had been there." "Bill Metcalf was excellent!" I can't tell you how much it pleases us to see comments like these.

Diane Spiegel,
California Credit Union League

APWA found a partner in the new digital era when they contracted Bill Metcalf to keynote our convention. Not only was Bill well-received, people asked for more!

Patricia Kutt,
American Public Works Assn.

Thanks again for another excellent presentation! You were a perfect close to a successful meeting. Thanks for putting all the extra time into your presentation.

Bill Strackbein,
Laboratory Products Assn

I know we have told you thank you, but we just wanted to say it one more time. We really appreciated your participation in the ITT Sheraton Focus on Technology. There is no question you played a pivital role in ensuring the success of this event!

Nancy Morrell Swanson,
ITT Sheraton

Bill was a great success with the SWA group! He was the perfect setup man for the more technical e-commerce sessions that afternoon.

Frank Rizzo,
Southern Wholesalers Assn

Your presentation was highly relevant to our business and was a wake-up call to many!

Robert Welke,
Missippi Valley Conference of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Overwhelmingly, attendees at the program found your presentation to be informative and very entertaining. Not only did you give insight to the future of technology and where it is taking us, but you demonstrated how friendly technology can be once we overcome our anxieties.

Tawny DeLaCruz,
Michigan Hospital Assn

I can't believe you completely re-engineered your presentation the night before, but it was wonderful. You captured the highlights of our previous presenters and truly customized your message for everyone. We look forward to asn on-going relationship as we assist our members in taking full advantage of communication technology.

Ric Hinkie,
Midwest Energy Assn

From past experience, we know that the general sessions set the tone for the entire convention, but never have we seen one open whole new vistas into the future of the meetings industry. One of my major goals was opening NSA to the power and the potential of technology. You helped do just that. NSA will never be the same because of your efforts! Thank you for helping us transform all our tomorrows.

Terry Paulson,
National Speakers Assn

You studied us -- and truly knew what and who we were about before you stood before us and challenged how we perceive all this change. It was our intention to make us uncomfortable . . . to offer change . . . and you did this in a masterful way -- making it fun and alowing each of us to think in new directions.

Shirley Martin,
Newell Corporation

You must have been briefed on how to talk to YPO audiences. Yours had real "take home value." After listening to your presentation I am already applying some of your tips!

Peter Grande,
Young Presidents Organization

Everyone, including those who worked with you last year, claimed it was the best instructor development workshop they've attended in years. This is no small compliment. Our organization's trainers not only are experienced presenters, they pride themselves on being hard to please -- or so it sometimes seems. But you won them over with your depth of knowledge, skilled presentation, and highly interactive style. One instructor wrote, "When the workshops are this good -- this advanced -- it is worth getting together every year!"

Gary Krysler,
Women's Council of Realtors®

The customization of your session and the creativity in interviewing Bob Hoel and carrying forth the ideas presented at last year's convention to this year's made your session even more meaningful to our group.

Lorraine Webster,
Education Credit Union Council

You were instrumental in our overall success. Your TechnoShift session was rated 4.53 (5.0 being excellent!). It has been a priviledge and a pleasure working with you on this conference and we appreciate all your time and effort on our behalf.

Cookie Dorsey,
Texas Credit Union League

In addition to offering our Field Associates valuable insight into the latest technological tools available to enhance their business, Bill also provided useful tips and ideas that could be put into play immediately using the agents' current office environments. His ideas were presented in a manner that encompassed many skill levels, from novice to expert. And he was entertaining to boot! Hard to beat that combination. While Bill took the time to uncover the needs of Security Mutual's Field Associates, he also kept our corporate goals in mind in order to steer the company and our agents in the same technical direction. I would highly recommend using Bill as a speaker for any insurance industry presentation, or as a consultant on an individual field office basis.

Frederick L. Wortman,
Vice President Marketing, Security Mutual Life Insurance of New York.

Bill was extremely well received by our board of directors, receiving all "fives" in each category (5 was the best!). He was very well prepared, obviously knew his topic, easy to work with, and created excellent rapport with the audience.

Joe Villa, CEO,
Los Angeles Police Credit Union