MIKE SOUTHON

Mike is one of the world’s top business speakers, a Fellow of The Professional Speakers Association.

He is a very experienced conference facilitator and moderator, having interviewed over 100 top business people, now featured every Saturday in his Financial Times column, “My Business”.

He is a Visiting Fellow in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at London South Bank University and has made frequent appearances on television and radio.

Mike built and sold his own company in the 80's and worked on seventeen different start-ups in the 90's (two later went public, three went broke!). Mike Southon is now the UK’s leading entrepreneur mentor, and delivers over 100 presentations every year, all over the world.

Speaking topics

Mike’s keynote presentation will be specifically designed and tailored for your audience, but two common themes are:

Above all, Mike explains that business should be fun. Everyone should enjoy their work, and feel they have a real sense of purpose.

KEYNOTES 

Something about The Beatles 

Everyone has a great business idea, whether they are looking to set up their own company or would like to be more creative in their corporate environment.

Mike Southon uses The Beatles as an example of how to be creative and entrepreneurial, and explains how to overcome the challenges you will face along the way. Something About The Beatles is highly inspiring, entertaining and informative keynote presentation suitable for everyone: schools, universities, entrepreneurs, small businesses and large companies.

The presentation is packed with great music and practical learning points from Mike’s own twin careers as a highly successful serial entrepreneur and professional musician, all delivered with energy, style and humour.

Sales on a Beermat (Sales for Non-Salespeople)

We would all like to increase the revenue of our companies, but not all of us are experienced salespeople.

Small businesses have to generate revenue but often do not have a purpose-built salesperson. Larger organisations have many people involved in the sales process who do not have much formal sales training, such as consultants, engineers, lawyers and accountants.

Mike Southon shows how everybody can sell, featuring material from UK best-seller Sales on a Beermat.

Mike’s presentation explains the simple steps any company can take to double their sales immediately without spending money on expensive marketing campaigns. It also shows how everyone, especially non-salespeople can be involved in the sales process without feeling sleazy or uncomfortable.

Sales on a Beermat is packed with practical tips and real life examples from Mike’s many years as a highly successful salesman, all delivered with energy, style and humour.

TESTIMONIALS 

“This is a sales book for everyone, written with clarity and wit.”
Stephen Fry, author, producer and performer, foreword to Sales on a Beermat

“Mike's presentation did exactly what it claims – it helped us double our sales in three months.” 
Stefan Foster, Managing Director, The National Computing Centre

“Wisdom without jargon: practical, practicable advice for the would-be entrepreneur”
Karan Bilimoria, founder, Cobra Beer

“97% of delegates said they were inspired by Mike’ Southon’s presentation. Comments included: ‘absolutely brilliant’, ‘motivating’, ‘practical, concise tips’, ‘thought-provoking’ and ‘informative’.”
Julie Readman, Chief Executive, Business Link for South Yorkshire