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Client Testimonials

Read testimonials from audience members, event managers, and incentive travel planners to learn how professional keynote speaker Patrick Galvin can help make your next meeting, conference, or event a success.

Speaking Fees & Expenses

Fees depend on the type of presentation, length, location, and customization requirements. Travel expenses (airfare, lodging, meals, and ground transportation) are usually billed as a flat fee. Meeting planners are requested to book as far in advance as possible, as Patrick’s speaking calendar fills quickly.

Books & Courses

As an added value for attendees, signed copies of Patrick’s books, The Daily Connector, The Connector’s Way, and The Trusted Way, are available at significant volume discounts. Audiobook editions are also available for audience distribution.

Clients looking to extend the impact of Patrick’s presentation and encourage ongoing learning can also purchase discounted seat licenses for their team members or attendees to access the 96 interactive microlearning courses in The Relationship Building Academy™. 

Contract Terms

To secure a program date on Patrick’s calendar, 50% of the speaking fee (plus any flat travel fee) is due upon event confirmation and upon signing the contract. The balance is due on or before the day of the event.

Speaker Guarantee

Whether delivering a keynote presentation, breakout session, workshop, or webinar, Patrick’s guarantee is the same: To galvanize audiences to greater success.

Patrick interviews meeting organizers and speaks with a cross-section of attendees to deliver a customized presentation that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities facing audience members. The result is a tailored presentation that makes a lasting impact.

Have additional questions about topics, customization, formats, fees, industries, or booking? Visit Patrick Galvin’s Professional Speaker FAQ.

Contact Patrick

To discuss your next meeting, conference, or incentive event, call 503.249.8800, fill out the contact form, or email info@galvanizinggroup.com.

I was impressed with Patrick’s flexibility in working with our speakers committee. He tailored his keynote and breakout sessions to fit the needs of our members. He made changes and submitted information in a friendly, prompt and accurate fashion. In short, Patrick is an inspiring speaker who takes pride in what he does.

Holly Duckworth, CMP

Past President, Oregon Chapter, Meeting Professionals International

Eugene, OR

Delivered the keynote at Summit Bank's Business Development Conference in Eugene, Oregon, after which I moderated a panel of participants who shared their powerful relationship-building stories and strategies.

Dallas, TX

Honored to reconnect with Eric Weiss and his team at Guild Mortgage. This was my seventh keynote for Guild on the power of relationship building, a reminder that human connection matters now more than ever.

Albuquerque, NM

Spoke to Rotary leaders from throughout the western United States and Canada on the power of trust in relationship building at the 2025 Rotary Zone Institute (Zones 26 and 27) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Barcelona, Spain

Had the privilege of speaking to Assurity Life Insurance Company's top performers who qualified for and were in attendance at the 2025 Leaders' Conference, which was held in beautiful Barcelona, Spain.

Portland, OR

Enjoyed exchanging ideas with participants and sponsors after delivering the keynote on how to galvanize your life and business with better relationships at Umpqua Bank’s annual conference for mortgage lenders.

Nashville, TN

Spent time with Canada’s gold-medal Olympic curlers after they joined a panel I moderated for an audience of franchise operators, where we explored how they maintain the strong relationships essential for consistent victory.

Shrewsbury, NJ

Delivered the keynote speech at NJM Insurance Group's 2024 Annual Agent Meeting. Afterwards, signed copies of 'The Connector's Way' and shared relationship-building best practices with agency partners and meeting attendees.

Portland, OR

Moderated a panel discussion on relationship-building best practices with key client vendors following the delivery of a Connector's Way keynote for AAA Oregon/Idaho's 2024 Sales Conference in Portland, OR.

Seattle, WA

Presented a sixty-minute Connector's Way keynote presentation on business relationship building for attendees at the 2024 Sales Rally for Evergreen Home Loans in Seattle, WA.

Spokane, WA

Delivered a keynote presentation and facilitated an interactive community roundtable at the GoWest Credit Union Association's 2023 MAXX Conference for credit union leaders from across the Western United States.