Jerry Meek

Jerry Meek

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Desert Star Construction

Jerry Meek Biography

Jerry Meek is the Founder and CEO of Desert Star Construction, known by clients and industry colleagues as “the best team in the luxury home business,” and Glorious Reflections, an online community that helps overwhelmed Christian business leaders rediscover their eternal purpose and find unending joy in their life and leadership.

The last decade has been focused on continuous growth and expansion of the DSC brand, whose results have been published in dozens of magazines and earned honors such as multiple Gold Nugget Awards, Phoenix Home & Garden Home of the Year, Southwest Contractor, and NAHB Custom Home of the Year. In 2017, Meek was the first-ever luxury custom home builder to receive Phoenix Home & Garden’s Master of the Southwest, an award program in its 30th year that recognizes the best in design and craftsmanship.

Meek also served as the founding president of the Phoenix Dream Center Foundation, which aids young survivors of human trafficking. Today, he continues to enjoy time with Carol, his wife of over 40 years, in Cave Creek, Arizona. Their two sons Jeremy (Yasaman) and Jonathan live in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona.

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Jerry Meek Speaking Topics

Weathering the Storm — Proven Principles for Building a Resilient Business

In 2008, CEO Jerry Meek boldly told his team at Desert Star Construction that they weren’t going to participate in the recession. And they didn’t! Not only did they survive the economic collapse, but they actually grew during that season to the tune of 15X their previous annual revenue. The truth is, weathering any storm begins before the storm is even on the horizon; that’s why Jerry is passionate about sharing his proven principles for building a crisis-proof business. Looking through the lens of your internal team, your external partners, your clients, and your community, Jerry shares how to lay a foundation that is set up to thrive — and how to turn your biggest crisis into your biggest opportunity.

Glorious Reflections — Let Your Life and Leadership Be A Glorious Reflection of God

Growing up, Jerry Meek never had anything handed to him. Overcoming crippling insecurity, he learned to thrive in a constantly changing environment as his family moved every year. When he began working as a teen, he learned the secret to success: doing what’s in front of you with excellence. Over 42 years, he built a company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress based on the principles of working with excellence and treating people with integrity and generosity. He learned that his craft could be a calling and become a glorious reflection of his Creator. Through this keynote, Jerry shares his life story and how staying the course resulted in building an enduring organization and legacy -- and how you, too, can find meaning, purpose and an unshakeable sense of eternal purpose and unending joy in your life.

Addition to Multiplication — How To Scale Your Business & Make an Impact

Most business owners and leaders want to grow and scale their business. Some take it a step beyond and want to make a positive impact. What’s often lost in the process is how to take a small business and grow it while maintaining the values it was founded upon. Scaling with excellence is difficult, but not impossible. Audience members will learn from Jerry Meek as he shares the critical and fundamental role client service plays in growing an influential business that changes lives. Discover how to make people your business while your revenue flourishes.

Leadership on the Level — Achieving Abundant Leadership

Stress, anxiety and loneliness plague even the most successful leaders. Leaders always carry a weight, and it must be balanced. Through his keynote, Leadership on the Level, Jerry Meek shares the keys to achieving balanced leadership using the well-known “Sermon on the Mount” framework. He helps listeners uncover how their internal motivations play out in their life and the organizations they lead. By taking an architectural review of the blueprints in the gospel and applying it to your life, listeners can start leading on the level they were created to ? and live the abundant life that is available to every one of us.

Jerry Meek Videos

Jerry Meek | About Video

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How much does it cost to book Jerry Meek for a speaking engagement?

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

Jerry Meek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Real Estate, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Business, Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Small Business, Art & Design and Architecture.

Where does Jerry Meek travel from?

Jerry Meek generally travels from Scottsdale, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jerry Meek?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jerry Meek 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 Jerry Meek 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 Jerry Meek 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.


Jerry Meek is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Real Estate, Executive Leadership and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jerry Meek for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jerry Meek generally travels from Scottsdale, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Young, Dyci Sfregola and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jerry Meek for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/03/2025.

Jerry Meek Speaking Topics

  • Weathering the Storm — Proven Principles for Building a Resilient Business

    In 2008, CEO Jerry Meek boldly told his team at Desert Star Construction that they weren’t going to participate in the recession. And they didn’t! Not only did they survive the economic collapse, but they actually grew during that season to the tune of 15X their previous annual revenue. The truth is, weathering any storm begins before the storm is even on the horizon; that’s why Jerry is passionate about sharing his proven principles for building a crisis-proof business. Looking through the lens of your internal team, your external partners, your clients, and your community, Jerry shares how to lay a foundation that is set up to thrive — and how to turn your biggest crisis into your biggest opportunity.

  • Glorious Reflections — Let Your Life and Leadership Be A Glorious Reflection of God

    Growing up, Jerry Meek never had anything handed to him. Overcoming crippling insecurity, he learned to thrive in a constantly changing environment as his family moved every year. When he began working as a teen, he learned the secret to success: doing what’s in front of you with excellence. Over 42 years, he built a company that grew to $170,000,000 of work in progress based on the principles of working with excellence and treating people with integrity and generosity. He learned that his craft could be a calling and become a glorious reflection of his Creator. Through this keynote, Jerry shares his life story and how staying the course resulted in building an enduring organization and legacy -- and how you, too, can find meaning, purpose and an unshakeable sense of eternal purpose and unending joy in your life.

  • Addition to Multiplication — How To Scale Your Business & Make an Impact

    Most business owners and leaders want to grow and scale their business. Some take it a step beyond and want to make a positive impact. What’s often lost in the process is how to take a small business and grow it while maintaining the values it was founded upon. Scaling with excellence is difficult, but not impossible. Audience members will learn from Jerry Meek as he shares the critical and fundamental role client service plays in growing an influential business that changes lives. Discover how to make people your business while your revenue flourishes.

  • Leadership on the Level — Achieving Abundant Leadership

    Stress, anxiety and loneliness plague even the most successful leaders. Leaders always carry a weight, and it must be balanced. Through his keynote, Leadership on the Level, Jerry Meek shares the keys to achieving balanced leadership using the well-known “Sermon on the Mount” framework. He helps listeners uncover how their internal motivations play out in their life and the organizations they lead. By taking an architectural review of the blueprints in the gospel and applying it to your life, listeners can start leading on the level they were created to ? and live the abundant life that is available to every one of us.

Jerry Meek Videos

Jerry Meek | About Video
  • How do I book Jerry Meek to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Jerry Meek travel from?

    Jerry Meek generally travels from Scottsdale, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jerry Meek?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jerry Meek 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 Jerry Meek 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 Jerry Meek 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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