Vinny Verelli
If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.
Vinny Verelli was born in Brooklyn when the Dodgers were still in town.
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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.
Testimonials
Ernie was perfect for our Elders Conference at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan. We will definitely be using PDA again!
LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
Our speaker was great and the crowd enjoyed her! She was very engaging. Thank you again PDA for the great list of suggestions!
MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
I hope that this message finds you well. We had a phenomenal time with Atsuko this past Thursday. We wanted to just let you know how amazing she was. All those that were in attendance thoroughly enjoyed her and had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Thank you for working with us to make sure this happened!
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!
SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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