A professional presenter for 20 years, Patrick Galvin, delivers keynote presentations and relationship-building workshops for franchisors and franchisees. Patrick is also the co-founder and chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, an online learning and coaching company in Portland, Oregon, that has worked with franchise organizations across industries, such as Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker, Motto Mortgage, Brightway Insurance, and Bin There Dump That. Building on the timeless business principles of his books The Connector’s Way and The Trusted Way and practical relationship-building ideas and strategies from The Daily Connector: 366 Ways to Galvanize Your Life and Business with Better Relationships, Patrick’s live and virtual presentations offer practical takeaways for franchise organizations who seek to grow a thriving business through strong, trust-based relationships.
Relationship building isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s essential for franchise success. Industry studies show that franchisors and franchisees prioritizing relationship-focused strategies consistently outperform competitors with higher customer retention rates, stronger brand loyalty, and accelerated market growth. Through engaging case studies and interactive sessions involving audience members, Patrick demonstrates practical methods franchise companies can use to cultivate relationships, leading to measurable gains in customer satisfaction, revenue growth, operational efficiency, and brand reputation. Patrick Galvin is your ideal choice if you’re looking for a speaker who can inspire meaningful change and energize your franchise organization.
Video Testimonials
John Ferracuti, COO of Bin There Dump That, shares how Patrick Galvin’s keynote presentation energized BTDT’s 2025 annual conference and how franchise operators began immediately implementing his relationship-building ideas.
Terri Larson, Vice President of Operations at Motto Mortgage, describes being “hallway nabbed” by franchise owners eager to share their plans for applying the business relationship building lessons learned during Patrick Galvin’s closing keynote at the 2021 Motto MILE Summit.
Colan Nielsen, VP of Search at Sterling Sky, shares his enthusiasm for Patrick Galvin’s keynote presentation on relationship building tailored to franchise operators at Bin There Dump That’s 2025 Business Development Conference.
Addyson Brooks, Director of Strategic Growth at Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, shares her thoughts on what made Patrick Galvin’s keynote speech at the 2021 Realtor Rally stand out and why attendees left feeling energized by the practical take-aways that he provided them.
Popular Presentation Topics
Galvanize Your Life and Business with Better Relationships
In this interactive presentation, Patrick draws from his newest book, The Daily Connector: 366 Ways to Galvanize Your Life with Better Relationships, and the proven principles in his acclaimed business parables, The Connector’s Way and The Trusted Way. He shows how simple, consistent actions ignite meaningful connections that drive lasting personal and professional growth.
Discover daily practices that turn relationship building into powerful habits, transforming how you engage with clients, colleagues, referral partners, family, and friends. Gain practical strategies to deepen rapport, strengthen trust, and build a culture rooted in mutual support. Learn to identify key relationship-building opportunities and leverage them to achieve lasting success in every area of your life and business.
You’ll leave equipped and inspired to galvanize your team, energize your organization, and experience stronger, more rewarding relationships.
Patrick’s speaking fee includes audio versions of The Connector’s Way, The Trusted Way, and The Daily Connector, plus a PDF copy of The Daily Connector Journal.
The Connector’s Way: Achieve Success One Relationship at a Time
In a world where technology promises more connection, yet isolation and loneliness are on the rise, imagine unlocking your full potential to cultivate relationships that boost your health, happiness, and success. But where do you begin? Maybe you’re unsure how to start or doubt your ability to build genuine connections.
In this engaging presentation, Patrick draws on real-world business experience and lessons from his business parable, The Connector’s Way, to show how purposeful relationship building can transform your life and work. You’ll discover practical strategies to sharpen your relationship-building mindset, expand your skill set, and create meaningful connections both in person and online. Get ready to build the relationships that drive growth, fulfillment, and lasting impact.
The Connector’s Way is available in print, Kindle, and Audible formats.
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The Trusted Way: Cultivate a Life and Business of Character
Trust is your most valuable asset—personally and professionally. Building trust strengthens relationships, unlocks new opportunities, and lays the groundwork for lasting success. However, trust doesn’t happen by accident; it must be earned through actions that demonstrate your character and integrity.
Drawing on powerful insights from his popular business parable, The Trusted Way, Patrick explores what it truly means to live and work ethically in a world that often challenges fairness and honesty. You’ll discover practical ways to navigate complex situations, honor your values and those of others, and become the kind of trusted advisor, colleague, and friend people consistently turn to and rely on.
The Trusted Way is available in print, Kindle, and Audible formats.
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Beyond AI: Leverage EI to Build Authentic Relationships in a Digital World
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming daily life faster than ever. But even as technology reshapes how we live and work, one constant remains clear: authentic human connections still determine your personal and professional success. While AI may power your devices, EI (emotional intelligence) fuels meaningful relationships and lasting opportunities.
In this dynamic presentation, you’ll discover the crucial balance between leveraging cutting-edge technology and nurturing genuine human connections. You’ll gain practical insights for harnessing digital tools without losing sight of the essential human qualities—like empathy, credibility, and trust—that AI can’t replicate. You’ll walk away ready to amplify your most valuable asset: your humanity.
Get the accompanying online course, available at Udemy.com.
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Connect with Purpose: How to Build Your Network
Building strong, meaningful relationships isn’t about collecting contacts—it’s about connecting with the right people for the right reasons. You’ll learn how to treat relationship building as a skill, not just a nice-to-have, so you can intentionally grow a network that supports your goals. The key is building connections that create mutual value where both you and your network thrive.
You’ll start by clarifying what you need from your network to make more purposeful connections. From there, you’ll discover new opportunities to expand and strengthen valuable relationships and overcome common challenges, from knowing where to start to managing your time effectively. Finally, you’ll leave with a clear plan for building a strong, high-value network—without feeling overwhelmed or transactional.
Take the accompany online microlearning course for FREE.
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Want to reinforce the ideas and lessons from Patrick Galvin’s presentations?
Clients can arrange special pricing in advance to provide attendees with copies of Patrick’s books — in print or audio format. For ongoing impact and continuous learning, discounted access is also available to The Relationship Building Academy. With 80+ interactive microlearning courses, the Academy uses the latest e-learning tools to boost confidence and improve relationship-building skills. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Franchise Industry Events & Highlights
Franchise speaker Patrick Galvin delivered a keynote speech on relationship building which was followed by an interactive panel discussion at the 2021 Realtor Rally hosted by Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors.
Motto Mortgage, the first national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the U.S. , engaged Patrick Galvin to deliver the closing keynote for franchise owners attending the 2021 Motto MILE Summit.
Patrick Galvin delivered the keynote presentation to an audience of agency owners attending the 2020 Kickoff Event organized by nationally recognized insurance agency franchisor Brightway Insurance.
Franchise speaker Patrick Galvin shared business relationship building lessons with top agents and real estate professionals at the 2020 Keller Williams Family Reunion, the industry’s largest training event.
Canada’s gold-medal Olympic curlers joined franchise industry speaker Patrick Galvin for a panel discussion on the importance of strong relationships in front of an audience of Bin There Dump That franchise operators.
Impact
Patrick galvanizes listeners with strategies, tools, and motivation to build better relationships. His presentations have a lasting impact with clients reporting increased business growth, higher employee engagement, increased talent attraction and retention, and improved employee health and happiness.
Interactivity
Patrick never delivers the same speech twice. Customized to meet the needs of each client, his interactive presentations make it easy for audiences to retain new ideas and put them into action. Participants might find themselves engaging in a one-on-one discussion, brainstorming best practices in a small group, or creating and committing to a personal action plan. Follow-up programs can be custom designed to ensure sustained impact.
Guarantee
As your speaker, Patrick will:
- Learn the priorities of your organization and your event
- Interview a cross-section of prospective attendees to assess their needs and include their stories
- Deliver an engaging interactive presentation that provides lasting value
- Interact with audience members after the presentation
- Galvanize your audience to greater levels of success
Please contact us to discuss having Patrick tailor a keynote, general session, workshop, panel discussion, or virtual presentation that will educate, inspire, and engage your attendees.