Mike Ciprari
Keynote Speaker: Music, Events & Brand Strategy Expert; Creative Entrepreneur & Founder of Loyal to the Craft
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Mike Ciprari Biography
Mike Ciprari is a dynamic creative entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the founder of Loyal to the Craft—a media and event platform dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians, creatives, and purpose-driven brands. With a career rooted in music, brand storytelling, and DIY culture, Ciprari co-founded SJC Custom Drums and helped grow it into a globally recognized brand worn by artists like Twenty One Pilots and Imagine Dragons. He now focuses on helping others build lasting impact through authentic content, experiential events, and powerful community connections.
As a speaker, Ciprari blends real-world business lessons with DIY rock ethos and Gen Z insight to engage audiences ranging from creative entrepreneurs to parents of young musicians. He has shared stages and partnered with brands like Vans, Liquid Death, and School of Rock, and is known for turning pop-up events and webinars into transformative, revenue-generating experiences. His work is a testament to building a legacy rooted in creativity, connection, and contribution.
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Mike Ciprari Speaking Topics
Success isn’t linear—and the most impactful careers are built through networks of trust, not titles. In this inspiring and actionable keynote, Mike Ciprari breaks down how he built global brand recognition in the music industry without an MBA or corporate roadmap. Blending DIY hustle with relationship-based strategy, Mike reveals how word-of-mouth, collaboration, and staying “loyal to the craft” became his greatest business tools. Ideal for entrepreneurs, creators, and students, this talk encourages a mindset shift from chasing status to cultivating community.
Mike Ciprari shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how he co-founded SJC Custom Drums and helped turn it into a world-renowned brand, working with artists like Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, and Imagine Dragons. This talk is a blueprint for turning passion into profit, with practical lessons on brand building, storytelling, scaling, and surviving the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. Attendees walk away fired up and ready to create, no matter their industry or experience level.
Tired of generic marketing advice? So is your audience. Mike Ciprari teaches how to create meaningful brand moments through pop-ups, product drops, and community-based storytelling. Drawing from his work with Vans, School of Rock, and his own brand Loyal to the Craft, Mike shows how to turn fans into superfans with campaigns that are fun, real, and ridiculously effective. This session is perfect for marketers, creators, and brand builders who want to stand out and stay authentic.
After stepping away from a business he built for 20 years, Mike Ciprari found himself at a crossroads. In this vulnerable and motivating talk, he shares what it means to start over, let go of your ego, and find new purpose in midlife. Whether you're navigating career change, burnout, or reinvention, Mike's story will help you reconnect with your values and take brave steps forward. For creatives, leaders, and anyone facing a big transition.
Parenting a creative child can feel like raising an alien. Mike Ciprari, a homeschool dad and mentor to Gen Z musicians, breaks down how to support artistic kids without stifling them. Blending humor, life lessons, and insights from the music industry, this talk gives parents practical tools to help their kids thrive creatively and emotionally. Great for parent groups, schools, and communities looking to bridge generations through music, mindset, and modern mentorship.
How do I book Mike Ciprari to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mike Ciprari 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 Mike Ciprari, 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 Mike Ciprari or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Mike Ciprari for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mike Ciprari, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mike Ciprari are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mike Ciprari, 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 Mike Ciprari speak about?
Mike Ciprari is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Belonging, Entrepreneurship, Music, Marketing, Business Growth, Storytelling and Professional Development.
Where does Mike Ciprari travel from?
Mike Ciprari generally travels from New Bern, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Mike Ciprari?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mike Ciprari 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 Mike Ciprari 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 Mike Ciprari 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.
Mike Ciprari is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity, Belonging and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mike Ciprari for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Mike Ciprari generally travels from New Bern, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Clejan, Alex Lieberman and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Ciprari for an upcoming event.
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Mike Ciprari Speaking Topics
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It’s a Web, Not a Ladder: Building a Career Through Connection, Creativity & Community
Success isn’t linear—and the most impactful careers are built through networks of trust, not titles. In this inspiring and actionable keynote, Mike Ciprari breaks down how he built global brand recognition in the music industry without an MBA or corporate roadmap. Blending DIY hustle with relationship-based strategy, Mike reveals how word-of-mouth, collaboration, and staying “loyal to the craft” became his greatest business tools. Ideal for entrepreneurs, creators, and students, this talk encourages a mindset shift from chasing status to cultivating community.
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From Garage Band to Global Brand: Lessons in DIY Entrepreneurship
Mike Ciprari shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how he co-founded SJC Custom Drums and helped turn it into a world-renowned brand, working with artists like Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, and Imagine Dragons. This talk is a blueprint for turning passion into profit, with practical lessons on brand building, storytelling, scaling, and surviving the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. Attendees walk away fired up and ready to create, no matter their industry or experience level.
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Creative Marketing That Doesn’t Suck: How to Inspire Fans Without Selling Out
Tired of generic marketing advice? So is your audience. Mike Ciprari teaches how to create meaningful brand moments through pop-ups, product drops, and community-based storytelling. Drawing from his work with Vans, School of Rock, and his own brand Loyal to the Craft, Mike shows how to turn fans into superfans with campaigns that are fun, real, and ridiculously effective. This session is perfect for marketers, creators, and brand builders who want to stand out and stay authentic.
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The Art of the Pivot: Reinventing Yourself Without Losing Your Identity
After stepping away from a business he built for 20 years, Mike Ciprari found himself at a crossroads. In this vulnerable and motivating talk, he shares what it means to start over, let go of your ego, and find new purpose in midlife. Whether you're navigating career change, burnout, or reinvention, Mike's story will help you reconnect with your values and take brave steps forward. For creatives, leaders, and anyone facing a big transition.
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Raising Rockstars: A Crash Course for Parents Supporting Creative Kids
Parenting a creative child can feel like raising an alien. Mike Ciprari, a homeschool dad and mentor to Gen Z musicians, breaks down how to support artistic kids without stifling them. Blending humor, life lessons, and insights from the music industry, this talk gives parents practical tools to help their kids thrive creatively and emotionally. Great for parent groups, schools, and communities looking to bridge generations through music, mindset, and modern mentorship.
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How do I book Mike Ciprari to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mike Ciprari 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 Mike Ciprari, 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 Mike Ciprari or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mike Ciprari for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mike Ciprari, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mike Ciprari are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mike Ciprari, 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 Mike Ciprari speak about?
Mike Ciprari is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Belonging, Entrepreneurship, Music, Marketing, Business Growth, Storytelling and Professional Development. -
Where does Mike Ciprari travel from?
Mike Ciprari generally travels from New Bern, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mike Ciprari?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mike Ciprari 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 Mike Ciprari 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 Mike Ciprari 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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