Cordell Riley’s keynotes are built around what truly drives success: operating thriving, sustainable businesses. Drawing from decades of real-world experience, he delivers talks that tackle growth, scaling, leadership, and operations in franchising.
What makes his keynotes different?
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Highly Interactive: Audiences don’t just listen—they engage.
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Story + Strategy: Relatable stories backed by actionable strategies.
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Action-Oriented: Every session ends with clear next steps and a call to action.​
Companies leave Cordell’s talks with fresh strategies they can implement immediately—and the motivation to follow through. His goal is simple: to ensure every keynote results in measurable impact.
TESTIMONIALS
The most powerful measure of a keynote isn’t in the slides—it’s in the stories that follow. Over the years, Cordell Riley has left a trail of inspired leaders, motivated teams, and companies that are stronger for having worked with him.
Event organizers and corporate leaders consistently highlight three things: his engaging presence, his proven strategies, and his ability to spark immediate action.
Ash Agarwal​, Owner & Business Manager
IVYBROOK ACADEMY
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CORDELL'S HAS ENJOYED WORKING WITH
Great Clips
Floor Covering International
Be Balanced
Pet Wants
Biggby Coffee
Big Frog
Ivybrook Academy
K9 Resorts
College Hunks
Tint World
Soccer Shots
Payroll vault
AnyLab test
Show Homes
Office Evolution
Fyzical
Shelf Genie
Coffee News
Ata
IFPG
Your Pie
Speed Pro
101 mobility
Welcome Mat
Family Fare
FitnessMachine Technicians
Broadlume