Vinny Verelli was born in Brooklyn when the Dodgers were still in town and has been called the Tony Soprano of motivational speakers. Author of Motivate This, he delivers a keynote like nobody's business. Vinny is truly one of a kind. His street-smarts, tough love and flair for fun will give your event a real shot in the head (metaphorically speaking).

But don't worry. Vinny Verelli is actually Jonathan Schwartz, an award-winning speaker and character actor with over 35 years of performing experience. Jonathan has worked with Tennessee Williams and performed at Carnegie Hall, toured prisons with a production of Waiting for Godot, and worked as cruise director. Jonathan, along with his wife, Broadway performer Ginny King, has produced theme entertainment for the event business in Atlanta for 20 years. Jonathan has written, directed and produced 14 interactive murder mysteries that have been performed for over 350 corporate events.

Everyone knows that laughter is the best medicine, so why would you leave the element of fun out of your meeting? Let Vinny motivate, stimulate and titillate your group with a customized keynote or hilarious conference summary.

Better yet, let Vinny host your conference! He'll open your conference with an uproarious personalized keynote. He'll also introduce and summarize the general-sessions speakers, commenting on their content in his fun and unique style. This serves to reinforce key points and help emphasize your meeting objectives. Vinny is also available to emcee an awards banquet.

You want content? Vinny's got content. In fact, Vinny is The Goomba Guru of Negativity Management(R). His simple yet direct message will help you manage the negative and turn fear to fun. This is accomplished with the F-Factor; Fun, Focus and Fervor.

"There's not much to laugh about in health care these days, but you helped put difficult situations in perspective with your no-nonsense, take-no- prisoners, "street-smart" approach! My members are still talking about the 3 F's."

Toni M. Fatone, Executive VP, Connecticut Assn. of Health Care Facilities

Vinny is on task, he's on target, he's on parole.

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