The why behind Locker Room Speakers
Millions of kids are being left behind in America
Athletes understand what means to be an underdog. Millions of kids in America are being left behind and thrown away. I want to stand up for the true underdogs in our society. I want to see everybody win, not just the wealthiest and most privileged 1%. America has by far the highest child poverty rate of any wealthy nation. We have the most homeless children of any wealthy nation, and rank near the top when it comes to the most depressed and mentally troubled kids.
I believe I was put on this earth to make a difference, not a dollar
The easiest and most profitable business for me to create, would've been to just focus on booking some of my biggest name athletes and influencers to speak at corporate events and mingle with CEO's and executives. We'd all get paid, but the impact I'm looking for would be lacking. I want to send my speakers to the place where their message is needed the most, and rarely will be where it pays the most.
Athlete influence and leadership ability is an untapped resource
We work hard to market and promote our clients and match them to the audience that most needs their message. Our agency fee for paid speaking engagements is just 15%. We also work to bring non-paid speaking engagements and podcast/media appearance opportunities to our clients at no cost.
Show the world what you stand for
Speakers have hearts to impact the world. Locker Room Speakers impact extends beyond the speech. Our commitment is to support and inspire youth while bringing life-changing messages to all who need them. 25% of our agency fee is donated to charity and community efforts. It's split between Pro Athletes Helping Kids and a non-profit selected by the speaker. Pro Athletes Helping Kids works to create a better future for kids by inspiring them to make choices that lead to happier and healthier lives.