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RECRUITING

YOUR TEAM DOESN'T NEED ANOTHER MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER.

Chris Hallberg delivers keynotes built on real military leadership and 20+ years of business experience.

AS SEEN IN

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IDEAL FOR

BUILT FOR LEADERS WHO WANT RESULTS, NOT APPLAUSE.

Chris doesn't do generic. Every keynote is tailored to your team, your industry, and your challenges.

Whether it's a 50-person leadership retreat or a 500-seat conference, the talk is built around what your people actually need to hear.

  • Corporate conferences and annual events.

  • Leadership retreats and executive offsites.

  • Sales kickoffs and team rallies.

  • Industry associations and trade events.

  • Companies with 50 to 5,000+ employees.

TOPICS

KEYNOTES THAT ACTUALLY CHANGE HOW YOUR TEAM OPERATES.

Four core topics. Each one tailored to your audience and built to deliver real takeaways.

LEADERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE

How military leaders make decisions when failure isn't an option, and how your team can do the same.

BUILDING TEAMS THAT EXECUTE

Why most teams underperform and the exact framework to fix accountability, ownership, and results.

CULTURE THAT SCALES

How to build a company culture that attracts top talent and survives rapid growth.

THE VETERAN ADVANTAGE

Why companies that hire military veterans outperform their competition and how to start.

RECOGNIZED

RANKED #9 ON INC'S TOP 50 LEADERSHIP EXPERTS

The same list as John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, and Jack Welch. Not because Chris talks about leadership. Because he's lived it, from the military to the boardroom, for over 20 years.

  • Ranked #9 on Inc.com's Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts.

  • Author, The Business Sergeant's Field Manual.

  • 100+ leadership teams graduated through his programs.

  • 20+ years coaching executives and scaling companies.

  • Army National Guard Staff Sergeant veteran.

THE EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN A TALK.

Here's what's included when you book Chris for your event.

FULLY CUSTOM

Custom keynote tailored to your audience and industry.

FLEXIBLE FORMAT

45 to 90 minute formats, or half-day workshop options.

PRE-EVENT PREP

Pre-event call to align on goals and challenges.

REAL TAKEAWAYS

Actionable takeaways your team can implement immediately.

CONTINUED SUPPORT

Optional follow-up resources for attendees.

TESTIMONIALS

DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

Companies that deployed our veterans saw the difference on day one.

"INSTANTLY HELPED US STREAMLINE OPERATIONS"

"Thanks to their amazing veteran candidates, we’ve experienced significant growth in our business. Their talent instantly helped us streamline operations and focus."

MELISSA JOHNSON

"TRANSFORMED US AND MADE US MUCH MORE EFFICIENT"

"Their insights into leadership and team dynamics have transformed our approach to managing our business, making us significantly more efficient."

JOHN MCHUGH

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ANY BUSINESS OWNERS"

"We highly recommend their services to any business owner looking to elevate their team and achieve lasting success. My experience with Business Sergeant has been excellent!"

CANDACE LARSON

FAQs

GOT A QUESTION?

Everything you need to know before booking Chris.

HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL KEYNOTE?

45 to 90 minutes depending on the event. We also offer half-day workshop formats for deeper engagement.

DO YOU CUSTOMIZE THE TALK FOR OUR INDUSTRY?

Every keynote is tailored. Chris does a pre-event call to understand your team, your challenges, and what outcome you want.

WHAT SIZE EVENTS DO YOU SPEAK AT?

From 20-person leadership retreats to 500+ conferences. Format adjusts to the room.

WHAT'S THE BOOKING PROCESS?

Book a strategy call. We'll discuss your event, audience, and goals, then send a proposal within 48 hours.

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK?

At least 4 to 6 weeks. Sooner is better for custom events.

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

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