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Ken Schmidt - Speaker

Ken Schmidt | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Ken Schmidt | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Customer Loyalty
Marketing
Storytelling

Ken Schmidt

Transform your customers from transactional buyers into vocal brand advocates with Ken Schmidt, speaker, Harley-Davidson turnaround strategist, customer loyalty expert and growth driver.
Customer Loyalty
Marketing
Storytelling
Ken Schmidt
Transform your customers from transactional buyers into vocal brand advocates with Ken Schmidt, speaker, Harley-Davidson turnaround strategist, customer loyalty expert and growth driver.
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About Ken Schmidt

Customer expert who spearheaded Harley-Davidson's return to dominance
Pioneer in leveraging human behavior to drive growth
Bestselling author of "Make Some Noise"
Ken Schmidt is a customer loyalty expert who transformed Harley-Davidson from struggling manufacturer to iconic brand. As a key architect of the company's legendary turnaround, he pioneered strategies that shifted focus from products to people, creating unprecedented marketplace advocacy.

Ken served as Harley-Davidson's director of corporate communications, working directly with leadership to revolutionize their market approach. His work has been featured in major business media worldwide, and he's advised global brands through his consultancy and as a partner at VSA Partners. His book "Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance" distills his proven methodology.

In today's marketplace, where products are increasingly viewed as interchangeable commodities, Schmidt helps organizations break free from competitive sameness. He teaches companies how to leverage basic human needs for competitive advantage by becoming memorable for who they are rather than what they sell. His approach transforms customer relationships from transactional to emotional, building loyalty that withstands price competition.

Audiences leave Schmidt's presentations with practical frameworks for differentiating their business, actionable strategies to humanize their brand story, and techniques to convert customers into vocal advocates. His high-energy delivery combines real-world case studies with immediately applicable insights on creating meaningful customer connections.

Book Ken Schmidt when your organization needs to break free from competitive sameness and create the kind of customer loyalty that drives sustainable growth.

Want to book Ken Schmidt for your next event?  

Email ken.schmidt@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Ken Schmidt directly.

What topics does Ken Schmidt specialise in?  

Ken Schmidt specialises in talking about customer loyalty, brand differentiation, human behavior in marketing and more.

What is Ken Schmidt's speaking style like?  

Ken captivates audiences with his high-energy delivery, blending insightful storytelling and authentic connections. His tailored messages resonate deeply, inspiring individuals and organisations to stand out and drive brand loyalty. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Ken Schmidt offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Ken Schmidt offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Ken Schmidt?

Ken Schmidt, the customer loyalty expert who transformed Harley-Davidson from struggling manufacturer to iconic brand, teaches organizations how to break free from competitive sameness by building emotional connections that turn customers into vocal advocates. Book Ken today to discover actionable strategies that will differentiate your business and create the sustainable customer loyalty your organization needs to thrive.
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Scored higher than any other speaker and I had to quit cutting and pasting superlatives out of the verbatim section. The pleasure was all ours. | | Ford Motor Company | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-b78b0c311cdf8b19eee898e990be9b60-h2y90voq.png
Your message was so well received and hit home with our group! Thank you for the time you took to customize your speech to meet the needs of our group! Your message, energy and spirit was EXACTLY what our group needed! | Director of Corporate Events | Supreme Lending | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-73b557f11467d7c78f5b9e6306f8cc61-y7s4p9rb.png
Ken was amazing and our participants were extremely inspired and motivated by his keynote. Outstanding talk – off the charts. There was enormous buzz around his messages and, of course, we really enjoyed the delivery. | | Intel | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-2ba619a8c36960ebad1c3ec251272527-yte5zyqi.png
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Scored higher than any other speaker and I had to quit cutting and pasting superlatives out of the verbatim section. The pleasure was all ours. | | Ford Motor Company | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-b78b0c311cdf8b19eee898e990be9b60-h2y90voq.png
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Scored higher than any other speaker and I had to quit cutting and pasting superlatives out of the verbatim section. The pleasure was all ours. | | Ford Motor Company | https://placid-fra.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/rest-images/zqiq8n9efryrq/airtable-b78b0c311cdf8b19eee898e990be9b60-h2y90voq.png

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