Bill Stainton

Biography

Bill is a multiple Emmy Award-winning TV producer, writer, and performer; a highly sought-after keynote speaker; and an internationally-recognized Beatles expert.

Not bad for a kid who grew up behind a dairy farm in the Amish countryside of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Today Bill blends the business smarts he learned from twenty years in corporate management with the show biz sparks he gleaned from working with people like Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, and Jay Leno to create riveting presentations enjoyed by audiences around the world. Focusing primarily on the areas of leadership, teamwork, and innovation, Bill calls upon his background as a comedy writer to customize each keynote to each individual client. (And, unlike some "leadership" speakers, Bill has actually led a successful team!)

So what`s his background? Well, for fifteen years, Bill was the executive producer of Seattle`s legendary comedy TV show, Almost Live! (which also enjoyed a two and a half year run in national syndication on Comedy Central). Along the way, he won 29 Emmy Awards for his work as a producer, writer, and performer. He`s also written for HBO, NPR, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In addition, Bill has authored nine corporate training programs in subjects ranging from Office Politics to Customer Service to Team Motivation. His programs are currently being used by hundreds of organizations, from IBM and Boeing to Paramount Pictures and the CIA. (And yes, the fact that the CIA is actually using Bill`s training materials is a cause for worry!)

Bill is the author of The 5 Best Decisions the Beatles Ever Made: A Handbook for "Top of the Charts" Success, and a co-author of Humor Us: America`s Funniest Humorists on the Power of Laughter. As either the opening, closing, or luncheon speaker for your next event, Bill sees his responsibility to your audience as three-fold:
Give them something to think about
Give them something to laugh about
Give them a reason to say, "This is the best meeting ever!"

Titles

The 5 Best Decisions the Beatles Ever Made ...and Why You Should Make Them Too!

If you`re looking for an energetic, entertaining, insightful, and interactive keynote presentation that will get your attendees truly excited about your event, you`ve come to the right place! Bill`s signature presentation, The 5 Best Decisions the Beatles Ever Made... and Why You Should Make Them Too! is not just a keynote -- it`s a multi-media experience! Here`s what you can expect:

Something New!
Expect a keynote presentation unlike any you`ve ever seen before. Yes, like in most good keynotes, you`ll get sound, nuts-and-bolts information that you can put to use immediately. But in the next moment, you`ll be laughing hysterically as your fellow audience members compete in a customized Beatles trivia game. There are song clips and video clips. And then there`s the finale. We don`t want to spoil the surprise, but it`s something your attendees will never forget!

Something Useful!
Expect a profusion of ideas, information, and insights that have direct applications to your audience members. During the presentation, Bill presents five decisions that, together, focus in on four primary areas:
Leadership
Teamwork
Attitude
Change

And it`s not just a bunch of theory. These decisions -- decisions that took the Beatles to the top of the charts -- are practical, no-nonsense choices that will work for any industry, any organization, and any association.

Something Fun!
Expect to have a good time! After all, you`re hiring a presenter who`s won 29 Emmy Awards for his work in the entertainment business. This is a presentation where the audience gets involved -- even coming up on stage to join in the fun! Consequently, your audience will leave this keynote feeling energized, brimming with new ideas, and mentally charged to take on the day!