Rick Rigsby Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
DFW - Dallas Ft. Worth (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Secondary Topic Category:
African American & Black
Rick Rigsby Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Dr. Rick Rigsby is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, author, and former college professor. He is the President and CEO of Rick Rigsby Communications, widely known for his viral speech "Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout," which has been viewed by over 300 million people globally. Rigsby's dynamic presentations have inspired audiences from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports organizations like the NFL and PGA. He is also a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon best-selling author.
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