Patrick Schwerdtfeger

“Pandemic, Inc.: 8 Forces Driving Business Failure or Fortune in the Post-COVID-19 Economy” (2020)

Pandemic, Inc.: 8 Forces Driving Business Failure or Fortune in the Post-COVID-19 Economy

“Anarchy, Inc.: Profiting in a Decentralized World with Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain” (2018)

Don’t ask, “Who’s gonna eat our lunch?” Ask instead, “Who else’s lunch can we eat?” Anarchy is coming. Decentralization is accelerating, and technology is facilitating the trend. Nobody trusts traditional institutions or authority figures anymore. Bitcoin, open source, Uber, social media, and the Arab Spring are all examples of anarchy in action. Tomorrow’s leaders need to understand these trends if they wish to thrive in a decentralized world. Washington University estimates that 40% of Fortune 500 companies will no longer exist in ten years. That represents an enormous threat to existing corporations, but it’s an even bigger opportunity for those companies who are poised to take their place. When faced with disruptive innovation, most companies and their executives default to a defensive posture. That’s the wrong approach. Stay on offense and learn to thrive amidst anarchy! About the Author: Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a business futurist specializing in technology trends including big data, artificial intelligence and blockchain. He's an award-winning author and full-time professional speaker, and has spoken at hundreds of conferences all around the world. Learn more at PatrickSchwerdtfeger.com.

“Keynote Mastery: The Personal Journey of a Professional Speaker” (2016)

If you have ever wanted an inside look at what it takes to become a professional speaker, this is the book for you. Keynote Mastery is the most transparent account ever written about that journey. Patrick Schwerdtfeger welcomes you into his life, recounting the struggles and hard-earned victories he experienced while building his career as a full-time, professional keynote speaker. You will learn how you can:Get paid $10,000 or more for a 60-minute keynoteTravel to the most exotic destinations on the planetValidate your expertise and attract consulting clientsAvoid the mistakes that most aspiring speakers makePatrick originally thought he needed an indisputable victory before he could become a professional speaker. He was wrong. Over an 8-year period, he's headlined events in Dubai, Bangkok, New Delhi, Bogota and Moscow, among many others, as well as dozens of cities across the United States and Canada. Keynote Mastery is more than a memoir or a how-to book. It's an inspiring story of tenacity and triumph, full of lessons and insights for aspiring speakers and self-employed professionals alike. If your goal is to position yourself as an expert in your field, Keynote Mastery will accelerate your journey and energize your spirit.

“Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed: Leverage Resources, Establish Online Credibility and Crush Your Competition” (2011)

“Webify Your Business, Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed” (2009)