What Others Say

Testimonials.

From speaking event organizers, industry peers, book reviewers, and LinkedIn colleagues.

Speaking Events
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Always thoughtful and insightful content from Bryan. The companies wanted more! That is always a good sign. Appreciate you joining us!

Trish Halamandaris
Executive Director · UCLA Price Center, Venture Accelerator Program
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Bryan's keynote presentation was enlightening, informative, and spoke directly to our students' aspirations of wanting to create and build something visionary. A big thanks to Bryan for presenting!

Miracle Bizira
Associate Director, Career & External Relations · USC Iovine and Young Academy
Industry Peers
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Bryan's creativity and innovation skillset is exceptional — from product creation through final qualification he understands what is required to inspire, motivate, and lead design and marketing teams.

Sai Koorapati
SVP, Chief Technology Officer · Mattel, Inc.
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I have been in product development and creation nearly my entire career and can say without hesitation that he is one of the most creative, out-of-the-box thinkers I have ever worked with. He never goes down the path of "me-too"!

Jeff Yearous
President / CEO · Dzynit · Fmr. TaylorMade / adidas Golf
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I witnessed firsthand his creativity and strategic thinking, as well as his depth of knowledge in the products and brands he created. Not only does Bryan understand product creation and marketing — he understands the entire business life cycle.

Jeff Ellis
VP Product · LinkSoul
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Bryan is a true professional with great people skills. He is driven to deliver the best product with attention to the smallest details.

JC Wingo
President · Wingo Labs · Fmr. Schutt Sports
Book Reviews
The Visionary Brand
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Exceptionally well written, organized and presented — "The Visionary Brand" must be considered essential reading for all aspiring entrepreneurs and corporate executives seeking to expand their market share.

James Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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Mr. Smeltzer's book on The Visionary Brand is a welcome, real-world overview of how a brand manager is an '...orchestra leader...' — I can't wait to share this title with my students in my branding classes.

Robert Hughes
Educator · University of Florida
The Visionary Leader
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Historical figures, practical applications, and how Visionary Leaders should employ mentoring and seek collaborative opportunities — the result is a hard-hitting, uncommon survey as vivid as it is enlightening.

D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer
Midwest Book Review
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Readers will leave Smeltzer's work with increased awareness of how to recognize — and transform into — a visionary leader, as he maintains a strong focus throughout and offers a wealth of real-life examples.

BookLife
Publishers Weekly
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Drawing on historical and modern leaders like Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Marie Curie, Smeltzer presents a perceptive study of the ideas that define visionary leadership — a manual and an inspiration for future visionaries.

Indie Reader
Book Review
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An insightful exploration of the minds and methodologies of history's most influential figures. Smeltzer meticulously details the traits and practices that characterize visionary leadership — a manual for anyone aspiring to lead with impact.

Carol Thompson
Readers' Favorite · 5-Star Review

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