Media Materials
Press kit, interviews, and media resources for Wes Berry
Speaker Introduction
As a serial entrepreneur, Wes Berry established an international $750 million company, a private vocational school, a retail franchise system covering five states, and a half-dozen multi-million-dollar companies. He has also served on the boards of an educational foundation, youth assistance, Henry Ford Hospital, and as a trustee for a nine-figure foundation. His many honors include being the NAACP's businessperson of the year. He was even named Businessperson of the Year by Optimist International; talk about a glass-half-full kind of guy.
A true storyteller, Wes is a communicator of the highest order. His breadth of knowledge makes him a highly sought-after consultant, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator. He has authored sixteen bestselling books in the business and success genres, including the Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestseller Big Things Have Small Beginnings. His engaging speaking style also served him as a talk radio host. Even his mother says he has a face for radio.
His extensive business knowledge and communications skills have made him an expert media contributor on many topics, from commercial drone applications to the downsizing of Sears, resulting in appearances with various media outlets. His many media appearances include NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, Entrepreneur and Time magazines, Fox News, Neil Cavuto, Geraldo Rivera, and John Stossel, to name just a few.
Married for 30+ years, he has four adult sons and spends his leisure time with his English Bulldog or working on his ever-humbling golf game.
Technical Requirements
The PowerPoint presentation will require video, audio, and the Internet. It will be delivered through his laptop, which needs to be on a podium from where he will speak.
A Lavalier mic is preferred if a microphone best serves the room, although it is not required.
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What Leaders Are Saying
"Berry offers advice and wisdom about taking care of the seemingly 'little things' that add up to the difference between success and failure."
"Wes, I love your new book…I love everything about it. Keep up the great work!"
"Yo! Congratulations, Wes, on your new book! Well done! Big Things Have Small Beginnings, true story…I'm proof of that success!"
"Big Things Have Small Beginnings…is the truest thing I've heard…I'm all about it!"
"Big Things Have Small Beginnings focuses…on being the catalyst that delivers success. Congratulations, Wes! Keep changing lives!"
Bestseller Recognition
The Wall Street Journal has named Big Things Have Small Beginnings by Detroit author Wes Berry the #8 on their list of bestsellers. Also, USA TODAY named Big Things Have Small Beginnings a top 100 bestselling book, and Barnes & Noble named it the number 3 bestselling book worldwide.
Recently The Southern California Book Festival named Big Things Has Small Beginnings as the winner of their Business category.
In this book, bestselling author, motivational speaker and business expert Wes Berry inspires, empowers and equips the reader with the tools that they need to win the Great Game, and succeed in whatever they aspire, in both business and in life.
Excerpts from Big Things Have Small Beginnings
"The Great Game never ends…unless you decide to quit."
"The Great Game is not just a single roll of the dice."
"It's the relentless attention to the 'small beginnings' that will make all the difference."
"Get those 'small beginnings' done—on time— and you can be assured of reaching the Big Things."
"The 'Big Things'—the successes—all start with some very small beginnings."
"Ambition makes us people with a purpose."
"Ambition is a powerful sword, and appreciably so when it's wielded by a person of integrity."
"Truly ambitious people would rather taste defeat than never wear the laurel wreaths of victory."
"There is no place else in the world where a business mind can have a greater potential for success than right here in the US."
"When things get tough—as they do nearly every day–it's your 'why' that'll get you out of bed in the morning."
"Nothing in business gets done without a due date."
"Time management is your key to being able to focus on what is important for your business."
"Make time your friend, and it will help pave the road to success like few other elements can."
"I am the builder of who I will be. And I alone am responsible for everything that happens in my life."
"You've got to visualize your goals, even if you don't know right now how the devil you're ever going to accomplish them, and then let your mind lead the way."
"Stay on that cutting edge. Success absolutely requires it."
"A critical element of any business is competition, and it can be mighty fierce."
"Your competition is working every bit as hard as you are to grab more market share than you can."
"If you want to lead, you must study successful, effective leaders."
"Develop high-quality leaders at all levels."
"An educated person is one who knows how to produce more than he consumes."
Media Questions for Wesley Berry
You’ve built everything from a $750-million company to multiple multi-million-dollar ventures. What’s the first decision that truly separated you from the pack?
“Big things have small beginnings” became a defining message for you. What was one small beginning in your life that almost didn’t survive?
If you could give your 20-something self advice, what would it be?
You’ve served on boards in education, healthcare, and philanthropy. How did serving missions beyond profit change how you lead?
You’ve been named Businessperson of the Year by both the NAACP and Optimist International. What responsibility comes with recognition like that?
You’re known as a powerful storyteller. When did you realize communication was just as important as execution?
You’ve been a trusted voice across major media outlets. What’s one business narrative the media often gets wrong?
You’ve watched iconic brands rise and fall. What lesson from companies like Sears should today’s entrepreneurs take seriously right now?
Tell me about some of your speaking engagements?.
You’ve written sixteen bestselling books. Which idea do leaders most resist—but need the most?
You balance massive professional success with a 30-plus-year marriage and four sons. What did you refuse to sacrifice along the way?
Golf has a way of humbling everyone. What’s a leadership lesson the game keeps teaching you?
For someone listening who feels they’re starting too small to matter—what do you want them to believe before they take their first step?