FAQ Table of Contents

1. Do you customize?
2. How long are your presentations?
3. How can you effectively address so many different types of groups?
4. How can we get extra value by engaging you?
5. Is your work guaranteed?
6. What is Ty’s background?
7. Are Ty’s fees negotiable?
8. May we video or audio record Ty’s presentation?
9. What age groups or grade levels has Ty spoken to over the past 21 years?
10. How do you handle expenses?
11. What kind of humor do you use?
12. How do you handle banquet/luncheon settings?
13. Any special services for disabled attendees?
14. How do you handle the business details?
15. What audio-visual equipment does Ty need?
16. Does Ty’s keynote or training presentations have real substance?
17. What are some of the “Reviews” Ty received from past clients?
18. How far is Ty willing to travel for business?
19. Why is Ty highly sought-after as a leadership development consultant and speaker?
20. Does Ty fit better with at-risk or gifted and talented youth/teens/students?
21. Does Ty also work with Title I schools?
22. Can we hire Ty to be our graduation/commencement or special ceremony speaker?
23. What do you need from us?

Do you customize?

I sure do! I know many speakers say they customize, but to them, that means they sprinkle in the name of your organization/school and charge you extra to pronounce it right. Here’s how I do it: 1) I do a computer search for your organization or school; 2) When possible, I conduct phone interviews with audience members (sometimes I incorporate their quotes into color visuals and/or handout materials); 3) I review your trade publications; 4) You get handout materials that reflect the theme of your meeting or special event, and 5) Titles and subjects are customized to your event.

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How long are your presentations?

My presentation will be designed to fit your available time, can be from 10 minutes to multiple days. I am also experienced and flexible enough to adapt when my segment needs to be cut or expanded unexpectedly. I will do whatever I can to accommodate your needs.

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How can you effectively address so many different types of groups?

The fact that I’ve addressed a wide range of audiences (more than 35 different groups within the education, teen development, youth worker/caregiver, and parent development fields) is a big part of my value to your organization/school/school district. Every group is different, but I have found that we face many similar challenges. In my areas of expertise, I bring the best of “what works” from other fields/organizations to your group.

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How can we get extra value by hiring you?

Many groups that hire me to do a keynote presentation or school assembly also have me do a breakout or multiple sessions at the same event. This gets you a significant discount on the second presentation and saves you travel and additional expenses.

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Is your work guaranteed?

If you give me a group that is awake, engaged, and somewhat happy to be there, you will get a top-notch, effective presentation every time, or you will get your money back. I will assist you in room set-up, timing, and logistical parameters to optimize your meeting or event.

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What is your background?

I have combined my diverse background (military service, corporate human resources, corporate training and development, outside sales account manager, sales trainer, office manager, project manager, entrepreneur, organizational development consultant, and behavior and success habits development consultant) with practical field experience to develop a unique and exciting presentation and consultant style that benefits my client’s consistently.

Presently, as an outcomes-based focused full-time organizational and success habits development consultant, and professional keynote speaker, my team here at InspiraGen Institute, LLC has a known ‘highly sought-after’ national reputation for assisting our clients in achieving measurable, efficient, cohesive, positive, significant, and great results.

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Are Ty’s fees negotiable?

Sometimes. Some factors that can come into play when securing me for your meeting date: travel logistics, schedules, multiple bookings, early payment, product purchases, marketing letters, bartering, and recording are just some of the items that can become items of discussion.

If you book me for two programs at the same event, you will save the travel costs for an additional speaker, and there can usually be an adjustment in the fee for the second program.  Ty’s Investment (Fee) Schedule

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May we video or audio record Ty’s presentation?

Special written permission and a signed ‘Recording Consistent Agreement’ must be obtained through my business office for the rights to video and audio record any of my presentations or guest appearances. There will be a surcharge for obtaining these rights. The surcharge will depend on how the tapes will be used.

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What age groups or grade levels has Ty presented to over the past 21 years?

In 21 years, I have skillfully engaged and held the inspired attention of high school, middle school and elementary school students (12th Grade down to Pre-Kindergarten). It all depends on the subject/topic of my presentation.

With teen and young adult groups, I scale up my relatable stories, engagement, real-world teaching points, and learning activities; with the much younger groups, it’s active and engaging fun while learning without losing the purpose of the message and program.

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How do you handle expenses?

I use coach airfares whenever possible. You will never have to deal with meal charges, frills, or surprises!

Ty’s Investment (Fee) Schedule

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What kind of humor do you use?

I use only clean, non-offensive humor. Over 85% of the humor I use makes fun of me and my life experiences, both personally and professionally.

You will never be embarrassed by hiring and having me as your professional guest speaker, trainer or consultant.

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How do you handle banquet/luncheon settings?

I have extensive experience as a speaker and emcee at functions where food is part of the program. I will assist you in addressing the challenges that exist in these settings for a seamless event. You do not want your attendees saying, “WHEN WILL THIS BE OVER?”

I will be happy to provide a tip sheet that will help you in designing a banquet or luncheon program. Call or email to request a copy.

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Do you have any special services for disabled attendees?

I am FULLY AWARE of your concerns about the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA). I can and will get my handouts to you in advance, upon advance request, so your organization can have my handout materials put in Braille. I will provide additional support materials (audio and video tapes) to assist anyone with a disability in getting the most from my programs. I ADJUST my programs to accommodate hearing and sight impaired attendees and for attendees with learning differences. I also make it a point to be aware of the location of any physically challenged members of the audience in case I must direct the audience during an emergency requiring evacuation of the room.

I will get you COMPLIMENTS and PROTECT YOU FROM LAWSUITS when I am on the job.

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How do you handle the business details?

My staff and I will handle all the details of your event in a professional and timely manner. Every effort will be made to keep expenses to a bare minimum. YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED for my meals while I am on the road. You will never have any alcohol or extravagant expenses of any kind charged to your master account. When possible, AIRFARE WILL BE PRORATED FAIRLY between clients.

You will find we are always courteous and very accessible. NO PRIMA DONNA ATTITUDES or EGO TRIPPERS are allowed on our team… we are here to serve you, and we won’t ever forget it!

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What audio-visual needs does Ty require?

Even the greatest speech can be viewed as ineffective when the room set-up is not optimal. To help ensure my presentation/program meets your expectations and fulfills the ultimate benefit of your audience, please review A/V Requests and let us know if there are any challenges.

Ty is flexible and will work with your A/V capabilities and your technicians to maximize the effectiveness of your platform.

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Does Ty’s keynote or training presentations have real substance?

Clients enjoy Ty’s dynamic and engaging presentation style, yet, they love and repeatedly thank him for his commitment to always come prepared to deliver substance with take-home value that can be used immediately for ongoing improvement, growth, and achievement of desired outcomes.

To see or hear Ty’s ability to provide quality substance and take-home value:

Read articles written by Ty Howard – (Click Here).

Watch Ty “live” in action speaking to an audience – (Click Here).

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What are some of the “Reviews / Testimonials” Ty received from past clients?

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Reviews on Ty Howard’s Dynamic Speaking and Training Services.

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How far is Ty willing to travel for business?

I am available for hire throughout the State of Maryland, United States (nationwide), South America, Canada, and a few select international countries.

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Why are you highly sought-after as a leadership development consultant, trainer, and speaker?

When it comes to leadership, I focus on five things: 1) developing leadership talent, 2) increasing inspirational leadership, 3) improving and streamlining effective communication, 4) building very successful and diverse leadership teams and 5) bringing back and keeping civility and compassion in leadership. We work with organizations at all levels to build leaders who will have an inspirational impact today and empower those leaders to build a talent pipeline of healthy leaders for tomorrow. I hold leaders accountable to create extraordinary outcomes, engagement, innovation, opportunities, and productivity, and believe that everyone can lead from whatever position they currently hold within an organization or life.

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Does Ty work better with at-risk or gifted and talented youth/teens/students?

I have the passionate, caring and competent ability to connect and work with young people from all walks of life; 21 consecutive years and counting. Haven grown up in a low-income community in South Baltimore, Maryland (Cherry Hill) and spending five of my early childhood years in foster care, I relate to and connect with at-risk teens in an inspiring and engaging way. When it came to school and education I consistently excelled in a way that kept me in the top 3%-5% of my class from elementary through high school, I relate to and connect with gifted and talented, and STEM students, in an impressive and engaging way.

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Does Ty work with Title I schools?

Yes. Title I is designed to help students served by the program to achieve proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards. Title I schools with percentages of low-income students of at least 40 percent may use Title I funds, along with other federal, state, and local funds, to operate a “schoolwide program” to upgrade the instructional program for the whole school. Title I schools with less than 40 percent low-income students or that choose not to operate a schoolwide program offers a “targeted assistance program” in which the school identifies students who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the state’s challenging academic achievement standards. Targeted assistance schools design, in consultation with parents, staff, and district staff, an instructional program to meet the needs of those students. Both schoolwide and targeted assistance programs must use instructional strategies based on scientifically based research and implement parental involvement activities.

If you are a Title 1 school — do not hesitate to contact my business office. I am here to work with your students, teachers, parents, staff, and leadership. Your challenges may be high; your resources may be low. Still, I am here to partner and work with you too. Passion Is, As Passion Does!

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Can we hire Ty to be our graduation/commencement or special ceremony speaker?

Yes. I have delivered hundreds of graduation, commencement, crossing over/transition, and ceremony keynote addresses across the nation. I am very respectful when it comes to the time allotted to speak, use appropriate and engaging humor, and am well aware of the importance of the moment.

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What do you need from us?

As soon as you engage me, I will begin my pre-program research by interviewing you briefly by phone, and then sending you a questionnaire to complete and return. I will ask you to email me any additional information on your meeting, conference, event, retreat or school assembly. Also, I may ask to interview one or two more people within your organization/school/school district or on your meeting planning team.

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For more detailed information about Ty’s programs and services, please contact us:

Inspiragen Institute, LLC
6400 Baltimore National Pike, Suite 134
Baltimore, Maryland 21228
Phone: (443) 982-7582