Ryan Estis boasts over two decades as a standout sales expert and leader. Formerly the Chief Strategy Officer at McCann Worldgroup’s advertising division NAS, he infuses business events with unique insights. A renowned keynote speaker, Ryan’s expertise spans leading transformation, enhancing sales strategies, and gearing up for the evolving work landscape. Meetings & Conventions magazine recently placed him among the ranks of speakers like Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell, and Mike Ditka, lauding him as one of the “most impactful keynote speakers.”
Ryan’s presentations, courses, and digital content prioritize actionable steps to boost corporate outcomes. His content focuses on new trends that shape leadership, sales dynamics, and customer relations. With an eye on the ultra-modern, hyper-connected business world, Ryan equips attendees to excel. Global brands like Liberty Mutual, Darden Restaurants, Goodyear, Dallas Cowboys, Medtronic, ECCO USA, and Blue Cross Blue Shield vouch for him. Beyond that, he’s an Institute of Management Studies faculty, a SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board member, and a certified Human Capital Strategist. Ryan and his crew regularly release research, highlighting client success stories to enrich the live event milieu. He authors a sought-after business performance blog, with features in Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, FastCompany, SmartBrief, Business News Network, Crain’s Business, and Yahoo Business. An alumnus of Ohio University, Ryan calls downtown Minneapolis home. When not globe-trotting for events, he cherishes moments with loved ones, yoga sessions, and supporting his favorite team, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
