Frank J. Candy

MBA




10151 University Blvd. # 197
Orlando, Florida 32817
407-826-4248 fax 407-629-7752
www.frankcandy.com
frank@frankcandy.com

 

Introduction

Frank J. Candy delivers customized programs that unlock the secrets to effective marketing, increased sales, integrating technology and excellent customer service. Frank shares what to do and how to do it... with ideas, strategies, applications and options. With 25 years of experience in getting great results, this successful CEO keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with his sharp wit and humor, as they learn interactively about success, happiness and achievement.Frank J. Candy has made appearances on CNN, MSNBC, C-SPAN, HBO, NBC, Fox, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, The Washington Post and USA Today, The Weekly, The Miami Herald, the Orlando Sentinel and over 100 radio shows. He has been featured in Working Woman Magazine, Facilities Magazine, SOURCE Magazine, USA Today, Growth Newsletter, newsletters and e-zines for the Internet, and many more.

Each speech or seminar Frank J. Candy delivers is customized for the audience. His presentation is guaranteed to leave your audience laughing, inspired and motivated to take action. 

Frank brings his funny sense of humor to your stage and shares his views on business, marketing, technology, relationships, work, food, kids, animals, and life in the real world. You set the agenda in advance and Frank will keep your audience captivated as they listen, laugh, and learn about the valuable principles of success, happiness and achievement. 

Frank is a true business visionary and corporate veteran, who is a funny, light and exciting professional speaker. As a successful publisher, popular author, athlete, coach, and association executive, Frank J. Candy has experienced first-hand, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.

 
He holds nothing back when sharing real-life stories of courage and determination to overcome adversity and failure and how to achieve and enjoy success. 

Frank brings it all together with a warm, self-reflective humor that audiences really relate to. Having earned international acclaim as well as critical praise for his sharp wit, insightful outlook and bright humor, Frank J. Candy always presents a fun look at the topics of the day and the world in which we live.

His clients include trade and professional associations and low-tech and high-tech businesses. Companies and organizations in the USA and in 21 countries have relied on Frank J. Candy as an effective and charismatic speaker and effective consultant. He is active on the lecture circuit and engaged in a variety of philanthropic endeavors.

His #1 favorite things are helping people work through change and turning around failing businesses. For fun and the challenge he bought, operated and sold a bar, a bakery and a bike shop. 

Frank spent six years as a program coordinator and instructor with the International Wilderness Experience School. He is a former instructor and guest lecturer for three colleges, and Weather Head School of Business Management.


Frank J. Candy is available for professional speaking, media interviews and consulting projects for: book publishing, audio, video and CD production, trade show development and training, promotional copy writing and web site development. Frank Candy produces customized keynote, seminars and programs, delivering what you want and need - - Great Results!

Topics
  • Inspiration & Motivation
  • Sales for high tech, low tech, slow tech and no tech organizations
  • Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Promotions
  • Advanced negotiations
  • Creativity
  • Internet and commerce
  • Telephone sales
  • Customer service / How to make your customers successful
  • Change in life and business
  • Humor
  • Sports
  • Relationships
  • Advanced Time Management
  • Patriotism

 

Frank J. Candy is:
  • CEO: Internet Marketing Enterprise Group
  • Founder & Creative Director: Absolute Publishing & Promotions, Inc.
  • Founder & President: American Speakers Bureau Corporation
  • Honorary Chairman: Technology Partners of Florida
  • Twelve years in human resources, labor relations, sales, training and engineering with Consolidated Rail Corporation. Frank has owned several businesses and consulted in hundreds more.
  • Author: Sixteen books, success guides, audiotapes and videotapes
  • Readers of CM & I selected FrankIn a “reader’s choice survey” for the June, 2001, issue of Corporate Meetings and Incentives Magazine, the J. Candy as one of their favorite professional speakers in America.


  • In August 2001 Frank J. Candy was selected as the Honorary Member and Co-Chairman, United States House of Representatives Business Advisory Council.
  • Contributing editor for five marketing newsletters
  • Coordinator: Meetings Industry Council
  • Former Board Member: Meeting Professionals International


  • Program Committee: Central Florida Society of Association
  • Executives Former Board Member: Interserv, Inc., an ISP and web design firm
  • Current board member for four companies with terms for 2001 and 2002
  • Current committee or task force member for six non-profit organizations


  • PGA Professional Golfers Tour Association: Charter MemberCPC designation: Certified Professional Consultant
  • CPMC designation: Certified Professional Marketing Consultant
  • Former professional athlete and amateur athlete Former downhill and cross-country ski racer and instructor
  • Gold medal winner for cross-country skiing and kayaking
  • Member: National Speakers Association, Professional Member Designation Since 1989

 

Clients

NASA
IBM
ATT
Federal Reserve Bank
Monsanto
Universal Studios
The Walt Disney Company
Square D Company
Oracle Software
Stouffer’s Hotels
Hilton Hotels
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Turner Broadcasting
Sprint
Bell South
Pacific Bell
The Department of Defense
Meeting Professional International
International Special Event Society
The International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Auto Dealers Association
National Management Association
International Management Council
plus many more

Testimonials

I’ve hired Frank Candy to deliver over 30 speeches in seven states. Each time he inspired the audience to overcome the adversity of tough times, motivate them to go to a higher level, and laugh while doing it. Frank is a very gifted person. He is fast on his feet, has a valuable message, a lot of depth, very humorous, and a great speaker.
E. Eldridge. - NGH, New Hampshire

Your talk on the cruise ship, SS Ecstasy was great. You did it off just the way we wanted it. When you made the point about looking past first impressions and looking for the good in everyone and having the right attitude, it was the prefect way to tie it all together. The entire group loved your show. Thanks so much.
Gary Tharaldson. - Fargo, N.D. Tharaldson Enterprises

I’ve heard many presentations over the years. Yours was the best ever! It was perfect for us! It’s been three days since you were with us and I’m still laughing and the group is asking if you will come back next year.
Charlie White - Walt Disney World, Florida

On behalf of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, I want to thank you for your participation in our Administrative Assistant’s Day Celebration. Your presentation was fun and the audience of all women really enjoyed your sense of humor. Frank thank you for your professionalism and for customizing the program to our unique needs. We will definitely keep you in mind for our future events.
Javier Araya
Assistant Training Manager
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts - Lake Buena Vista, Florida