NBA
Mavericks · Jazz · Pistons
Hall of Fame
NSA Speaker, 2015
4 books
Bestselling author
2,000+
Engagements worldwide
Progress beats potential.
Every time.
Walter went undrafted and willed his way into the NBA the first undrafted rookie free agent to start opening night for the Dallas Mavericks, with stops at the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons. He didn’t have the most talent in the room. He made the most progress.
That one idea became a career. Walter is a bestselling author of four books, , and in 2015 his peers inducted him into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame the highest honor in the speaking profession. Today he’s a business advisor who helps owners and leaders make progress with a
playbook, not a pep talk.
playbook, not a pep talk.
He leads Peak Performers Huddle with his wife and business partner,
Antoinette Bond.
Antoinette Bond.
His Mission
“Help as many people and companies as possible make progress — and never take opportunity or access for granted.”
The Range
From the locker room to the broadcast booth to the boardroom
Most advisors have one vantage point. Walter played and broadcast at the highest levels and today he advises and operates across nearly every arena that demands progress.
On the court & field
Pro & college sports
On the air
Media & broadcast
In the C-suite
Franchise CEOs & founders
In the business
Operator & boardrooms
TESTIMONIALS
Don’t take his word for it
Walter has worked with Fortune 500s, franchises, financial-services firms, and associations across every industry. Here’s what the people who hired him say.
A few of the organizations that have brought Walter in
Financial, insurance & banking
Franchise & restaurant
Associations & more
Owners & advisory clients
Leaders Walter works with one-on-one and in the Huddle.
“By the end of the call, with Walter and Antoinette’s help, we had even greater clarity, conviction and cash.”
Jamie Lord
M7 Strategy & Execution
“The coaching creates a positive, non- judgmental, secure environment to discuss the critical aspects of your business while keeping company culture top of mind.”
Chris Mailey
Business owner
“A joy to have a productive session. Easy to talk to, effective listeners, and a positive outlook on your growth.”
Gary Humes
Business owner
“Shark Mindset gave me the boost to recalibrate my thinking. These monthly sessions remind me to focus and keep pushing forward.”
Mary
Peak Performers Huddle
Leaders & event teams
The executives and planners who put Walter on their stage.
“We’ve welcomed talented keynote speakers to our annual reunion for more than three decades. Walter Bond was our first-ever back-to-back repeat performance earning the highest ratings from associates and franchisees around the world.”
Dina Dwyer
CEO, The Dwyer Group
“The most amazing speaker I’ve come across in any conference, in any industry. This guy truly blows the doors off.”
Franchisee
Buffalo Wild Wings
“One word: WOW! Walter took us on a journey that made us laugh and brought tears to our eyes. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive many said he’s the best keynote speaker they’ve ever seen.”
Conference Planner
Buffalo Wild Wings
“You’re still the highest rated and most popular keynote speaker since I’ve been part of the Denny’s family.”
John Miller
CEO, Denny’s
“You have the It factor. I’ve been with Insperity 20 years and heard every speaker many have done well, but you exceed them all.”
Alondo Savon Franklin
Insperity
“No one came expecting him… everyone left talking about him. In our post-conference survey, Walter received a perfect 5 from all 80 respondents.”
Meeting Planner
Fifth Third Bank
“The final speaker, Walter Bond, was the highlight of the conference putting accountability into a different perspective. The audience response was off the charts.”
Joe Berger
President – Americas, Hilton Worldwide
“A high-energy presentation on accountability that was very applicable to banking. His delivery demanded the full attention of everyone in the room and his message is equally memorable.”
Kurt R. Bauer
President & CEO, Wisconsin Bankers Assn.
Franchise & association leaders
Why he connects in rooms full of operators: he’s been one.
“What gave him credibility was that our people knew it wasn’t someone just talking about franchising it was someone who actually knew what it’s like to run a franchise. Our people loved him.”
Bruce Reed
Founder, Bruster’s Ice Cream
“In our 40-year history we’ve had dozens of the greatest public speakers and Walter is one of the few we asked back to speak to the entire company in a series.”
Rod Troutman
VP of Sales, Directbuy
“For us it’s not will we use Walter Bond it’s
when and where we can get him in the lineup.
One of the best in the business, hands down.”
when and where we can get him in the lineup.
One of the best in the business, hands down.”
Terry Nicholson
Chief Innovation Officer, Clockwork Home Services
“I have never seen a message more perfectly tailored for a company or audience. You hit every note we asked for.”
National VP
Little Caesars Enterprises
Make progress
Where do you want to start?
For owners & founders
Grow my business
Work with Walter as your advisor. Start by scoring where your business stands today.
For leaders, HR & event teams
Move my people
Bring Walter to your stage or your training room for your next event.