Ed Connors

Ed Connors

Keynote Speaker: First Gym Franchise Owner, Veteran & Author of "The Three Muscleteers"

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Ed Connors Biography

Edward Krueger Connors, Jr. was born on May 6, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska. After receiving a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Connors served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. On February 28, 1979, Connors, along with two partners, purchased the single Gold's Gym in Santa Monica, California.

On June 16, 1980, Connors opened up the first-ever gym franchise with Gold's Gym. Before exiting the company in 2004, the chain grew to become the largest gym chain in the world with 704 locations in 47 states and 26 countries. Connors is currently involved in promoting his memoir, "THE THREE MUSCLETEERS", and designing a new gym model for the post-pandemic era.

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Ed Connors Speaking Topics

Living life one step at a time

Daring to dream, helping others while helping yourself.

Opening up your own business

Daring to dream, think big, how to find and structure partners, where to find the money. The inherent value in building a team, not being threatened by the talents of others and embracing what they might add.

FRANCHISING

Do you have a business idea worth franchising? How to start a franchise and grow a business, including when to start, legal matters, and issues with growth.

Ed Connors Videos

GOLDS GYM FILES FOR BANKRUTPCY! Ed Connors Responds

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How much does it cost to book Ed Connors for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Ed Connors, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ed Connors are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ed Connors, 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 Ed Connors speak about?

Ed Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Veterans, Author, Business, Military and Business Leadership.

Where does Ed Connors travel from?

Ed Connors generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ed Connors?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ed Connors 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 Ed Connors 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 Ed Connors 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?

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Ed Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Veterans, Author and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ed Connors for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ed Connors generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Johnny Elsasser, Oakland McCulloch and Rob Roy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ed Connors for an upcoming event.

Ed Connors Speaking Topics

  • Living life one step at a time

    Daring to dream, helping others while helping yourself.

  • Opening up your own business

    Daring to dream, think big, how to find and structure partners, where to find the money. The inherent value in building a team, not being threatened by the talents of others and embracing what they might add.

  • FRANCHISING

    Do you have a business idea worth franchising? How to start a franchise and grow a business, including when to start, legal matters, and issues with growth.

Ed Connors Videos

GOLDS GYM FILES FOR BANKRUTPCY! Ed Connors Responds
  • How do I book Ed Connors to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ed Connors 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 Ed Connors, 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 Ed Connors or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ed Connors for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ed Connors, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ed Connors are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ed Connors, 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 Ed Connors speak about?

    Ed Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Veterans, Author, Business, Military and Business Leadership.
  • Where does Ed Connors travel from?

    Ed Connors generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ed Connors?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ed Connors 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 Ed Connors 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 Ed Connors 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.
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