Doug Smart

Doug Smart

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Author, Leadership Expert, Former Real Estate Executive

Doug Smart Biography

Doug is an award-winning, international, business motivational speaker who empowers businesses to transform mindsets, navigate change, and turn impossibility into reality, driving accelerated growth and ambition. He frequently works with leadership teams and senior management groups. Since 1990, he has presented over 2,000 programs from London to Luxor to Los Angeles. He is the author/co-author of 25 books, including "Blind Ambition: Leading with Vision During Change." Doug is certified to provide the newest scientifically validated assessment instruments. For 3 years he hosted the motivational radio show, Smarter by the Minute.

Doug is an expert at showing people how to discover their personal strengths so they can reach their goals smarter, faster, and easier. He coaches individuals, speaks to groups, and consults with business owners and executives who want high-performance teams. His insights are particularly valuable for businesses aiming to foster an environment of accelerated growth and ambition.

Additionally, Doug has a special leadership program for business owners and senior management people called "How to Take the Gamble Out of Hiring and Promoting." In this program, he teaches leaders how to identify other peoples' strengths so excellent choices are made and there are no more bad hires or short-sighted promotions.

Prior to starting a speaking and consulting business, Doug worked in the real estate industry for 16 years. He began as a licensed salesman at 21 years old with zero credibility in the business. Even though he had never owned real estate, he attempted to advise people on the biggest purchase of their lives. It took 7 months to make his first sale. But he stuck with it and at age 28, based on his sales success, his trade association gave him a lifetime sales achievement award. He was their youngest recipient. He later owned and operated one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in his city, giving him practical, hands-on experience in leadership, team building, sales, change management, communication, conflict resolutions, and stress reduction.

Driven to share with others how anyone can find success by maximizing their personal strengths, in 1990, Doug started Smart Business Seminars. This later became Strengths International as the scope of the business grew. Over the last two decades, Doug and his associates have trained people from the world's largest corporations, small businesses, hospitals, factories, associations, and government offices. He has worked with organizations across North America and around the world.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Doug Smart and other top speakers and celebrities.

Doug Smart Speaking Topics

How to Take the Gamble Out of Hiring and Promoting by Knowing the Personal Strengths of Others

It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths for Success in _____" (Client who hires Doug can fill in the blank.)

It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths for Sales Success

It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths for Leadership Success

It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths

Doug Smart Videos

See video: Doug Smart, motivational speaker for audience of 400

How do I book Doug Smart to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Doug Smart for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Doug Smart, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Doug Smart or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Doug Smart for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Doug Smart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Doug Smart, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Doug Smart speak about?

Doug Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sales, Professional Development, Business Coaching, Business, Inspirational, Success, Work-Life Balance, Peak Performance, Communication, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Family & Parenting, Diversity & Inclusion, Workshop, Healthcare, Motivational, Leadership and Ethics & Integrity.

Where does Doug Smart travel from?

Doug Smart generally travels from Santa Fe, NM, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Doug Smart?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Doug Smart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Doug Smart for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Doug Smart or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Doug Smart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sales, Professional Development and Business Coaching. The estimated speaking fee range to book Doug Smart for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Doug Smart generally travels from Santa Fe, NM, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Grenny, Tim Sanders and Adrian Gostick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Doug Smart for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Doug Smart Speaking Topics

  • How to Take the Gamble Out of Hiring and Promoting by Knowing the Personal Strengths of Others

  • It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths for Success in _____" (Client who hires Doug can fill in the blank.)

  • It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths for Sales Success

  • It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths for Leadership Success

  • It Pays to Know Your Personal Strengths

Doug Smart Videos

See video: Doug Smart, motivational speaker for audience of 400

Doug Smart Reviews

  • “Thanks to Doug’s professionalism, energy, and invaluable message, our delegates told us this was the best educational program in our Association’s history. Our delegates were simply ‘wowed’ by Doug’s three presentations.”
    American Bus Association - Jun 05 2013

  • “To be selected for a return performance right away is one of the highest compliments and endorsements a professional speaker can receive and Doug just got it. We look forward to his two sessions scheduled for this July’s Management Conference.”
    Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia - Jun 05 2013

  • How do I book Doug Smart to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Doug Smart for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Doug Smart, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Doug Smart or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Doug Smart for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Doug Smart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Doug Smart, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Doug Smart speak about?

  • Where does Doug Smart travel from?

    Doug Smart generally travels from Santa Fe, NM, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Doug Smart?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Doug Smart for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Doug Smart for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Doug Smart or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
BOOKING INFORMATION REQUEST
DOUG SMART

We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.

Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.

Tell us about your event!

We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.


This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.