Paul Downs

Paul Downs

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers & Author of "Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business"

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Paul Downs Biography

Paul Downs started making custom furniture in 1986, after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in engineering. Mr. Downs has only one line on his résumé, but he has a wide variety of skills gained in 30 years of running his business. His clients range from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, all branches of the military, and foreign governments. His company employs 17 superb craftsmen, producing all of their work in a 35,000 square foot shop in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Downs started his writing career in The New York Times’ You’re The Boss blog, and is the author of Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business, published in 2015 by Blue Rider Press. He currently blogs on Forbes.com

Mr. Downs is married, has three sons, and lives in Philadelphia. For relaxation, he rides his bike, plays soccer, makes music, and mulls over his ideas for his next book.

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Paul Downs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Engineering.

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Paul Downs generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Paul Downs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Downs for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Paul Downs generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Jo Martin, Daymond John and Debbie Sterling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Downs for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/05/2025.
  • How do I book Paul Downs to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Paul Downs, 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 Paul Downs, 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 Paul Downs speak about?

    Paul Downs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Engineering.
  • Where does Paul Downs travel from?

    Paul Downs generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Paul Downs?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Downs 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 Paul Downs 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 Paul Downs 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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