Jeffrey Hayzlett
Jeffrey Hayzlett: A Maverick in Global Business and Leadership
Jeffrey Hayzlett is a global business celebrity, esteemed speaker, and former Fortune 100 C-Suite executive, recognized for his bold strategies, marketing brilliance, and entrepreneurial spirit. With a career that spans decades, Hayzlett has left an indelible mark on businesses of all sizes—from startups to global enterprises—by driving transformational change and leveraging innovative leadership.
As a pioneer in using corporate platforms to elevate brand visibility and drive revenue, Hayzlett earned the title of “The Celebrity CMO” by Forbes for his groundbreaking work in marketing and media. During his tenure as a Fortune 100 officer, he demonstrated the power of executive leadership in influencing enterprise growth through innovative branding and communication strategies.
Hayzlett is also a prolific speaker, captivating audiences from the age of eight, when he first took the stage as the emcee of his second-grade play. Since entering professional speaking in his 20s, he has delivered hundreds of keynote speeches annually, sharing his expertise with leaders worldwide. In 2015, he was inducted into the National Speakers Association’s prestigious Hall of Fame, joining an elite group that includes General Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar, and Ken Blanchard.
Currently, Hayzlett hosts the widely acclaimed podcast and TV show, All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, on C-Suite Radio and C-Suite TV. He has also appeared on nearly every major global news network, including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CNBC, MSNBC, Canada’s CBC, and the UK’s BBC, as well as networks in Israel, China, Japan, and beyond.
As a four-time best-selling author, Hayzlett has penned transformative business books such as The Mirror Test, Running the Gauntlet, Think Big Act Bigger, and The Hero Factor, offering actionable insights for leaders striving to make a meaningful impact. His thought leadership extends beyond the page, with his dynamic speaking engagements energizing audiences to embrace change, drive growth, and foster innovation.
With accolades that include induction into five business halls of fame, Hayzlett stands as one of the most sought-after business minds in the world. Whether advising executives, appearing as a media commentator, or mentoring the next generation of leaders, he embodies a relentless commitment to helping others succeed.
Drawing inspiration from his cowboy roots, Hayzlett brings grit, determination, and a no-nonsense approach to everything he does—making him a true maverick in the ever-evolving world of business.
Most Requested Programs
Marketing
Marketing has never been more complicated and impactful as it is today, leaving many marketers contemplating the best moves for their brands. As a former Fortune 100 CMO, Hayzlett speaks to audiences on how to utilize the changes in marketing to reach new audiences, navigate through barriers, and increase revenues.
Sales
Whether it’s selling to the c-suite or selling to your neighbor down the street, everyone has a different buying personality. Does your audience know how to recognize different buying personalities and how to adapt their pitch? Hayzlett teaches sales teams how to create a winning elevator pitch, and how to pick out the different personalities and close the deal every time.
Leadership
In Hayzlett’s opinion, the job of leaders is to motivate the company by getting everyone away from the center of the table to the edge of the table. A leaders job is to cause tension to drive results. Hayzlett takes audiences through a radical transformation, teaching the values of honest transparency, motivation, and leadership skills he’s honed over 26 years in business. A company is only as fast as it’s slowest common denominator, and Hayzlett seeks to find these issue and problems slow businesses down like a heat seeking missile.
C-Suite
As a former Fortune 100 c-suite executive, Hayzlett has the experience and understands the complexity of top-down management. From both his work as a c-suite executive and his television show C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett, where Hayzlett enters the boardrooms of the top companies changing the business landscape today, Hayzlett shares his personal knowledge and the stories from executives featured on the show to audience around the world.
Testimonials
“Jeffrey Hayzlett is the real deal. He is a world-class motivational speaker and a sales, marketing, and social media genius. He is hard hitting and funny. His message is relevant and inspired our franchisees to take action. I have hired Jeff many times to speak to our groups and will again.” - Richard Lowe President and COO of Franchise Services, Inc.
“Jeffrey was the keynote at the PostNet annual conference and he DELIVERED! In addition to getting rave reviews from our franchisees Jeff presented useful, current information and best practices in an entertaining style. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jeff to any franchise organization that is embracing change and wants to motivate franchisees to do the same.” - Brian Spindel Co-Founder PostNet
“The first time we hired Jeffrey to deliver a keynote at our Sales 2.0 conferences the audience ratings went off the charts. Jeff delivers high impact ideas with high energy and he shares real life stories drawn from his rich business experience. He is a rock-star when it comes to subjects such as marketing, change management, Sales 2.0, Social Media, innovation, leadership, motivation, human psychology and belly-to-belly selling. What’s best about him is that he keeps on innovating and he never delivers the same material twice.” - Gerhard Gschwandtner Founder/CEO Selling Power Magazine