Doug Dvorak, CSP – a Hall of Fame motivational speaker, Master Certified Sales Coach, and one of the most in-demand franchise-focused keynote speakers in the world today. Doug brings over two decades of experience inspiring franchise leaders, owners, and frontline teams to reach new heights in **sales performance**, **customer service excellence**, and **motivational leadership**.
As the Founder and Managing Principal of The Sales Coaching Institute, Doug has worked with some of the world’s most recognized franchise brands, empowering them to turn average teams into elite performers. His engaging, humorous, and content-rich presentations are tailored specifically for the franchise model—addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that franchisors and franchisees face every day.
Doug’s message is simple but powerful: success in franchising starts with **focused execution**, **inspired leadership**, and **unmatched service**. With a deep understanding of brand consistency, operational excellence, and sales systems, Doug delivers high-impact strategies that drive measurable results across your entire network.
Doug is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association, and a member of the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame. He has delivered over 2,000 presentations in 100+ countries, helping franchise organizations embrace a performance-driven culture that scales.
Doug Dvorak – Sales, Customer Service & Motivational Leadership Expert
Doug Dvorak is a globally recognized speaker, author, and thought leader specializing in sales performance, customer service excellence, and motivational leadership. As a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and a member of the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame, Doug has empowered over one million people across six continents through his dynamic keynotes and training programs.
Doug is the Founder and Managing Principal of The Sales Coaching Institute, where he has helped Fortune 1000 companies, franchise systems, and small businesses alike improve sales strategies, elevate customer experiences, and cultivate high-performance teams. His client list includes Marriott, Cisco, Subway, Choice Hotels, and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Blending real-world business acumen with humor and powerful storytelling, Doug’s presentations are known for being engaging, practical, and results driven. Whether he’s inspiring a sales force to exceed quotas, teaching customer-facing teams how to deliver unforgettable service, or guiding leaders to motivate with purpose, Doug tailors every message to his audience’s goals and challenges.
With a background that includes a B.A. in Business Administration and an MBA in Marketing Management, Doug’s insights are backed by research, experience, and a passion for helping others succeed. He is also the author of numerous books on sales effectiveness, customer loyalty, and workplace motivation.
Doug’s mission is clear: To energize individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable success through clarity, creativity, and commitment. When you book Doug Dvorak, you don’t just get a speaker, you get a catalyst for growth.
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Franchising is about more than brand replication—it’s about building a culture of consistency, accountability, and relentless motivation across every franchise location.
In the franchise world, growth depends on more than just brand awareness—it demands sales precision, replicable strategy, and franchisee buy-in at every level. Doug brings his Master-Certified approach to help franchisors supercharge their sales systems and empower franchisees to sell smarter, faster, and more consistently.
In the franchise world, customer experience is not just a moment, it’s a movement. Consistency in service across every location is what builds trust, brand equity, and loyalty. In this high-impact, energizing training experience, Doug equips franchisors with actionable strategies to embed world-class guest experience into the DNA of every franchise unit.
“Doug Dvorak is the kind of keynote speaker who doesn’t just talk—he transforms. His ability to connect with franchise leaders and frontline teams alike is unmatched. Doug brought clarity, motivation, and a powerful message that energized our entire system. He’s a true asset to the franchise world.
Subway FL - President
“Doug Dvorak delivered exactly what our team needed—energy, insight, and real-world sales strategies. His keynote was not only engaging and humorous but packed with actionable takeaways that our team could apply immediately. Doug truly understands what it takes to inspire and drive performance. A top-tier speaker!”
President, Orkin
“Doug Dvorak was a home run for our leadership event. His message on motivation and customer service resonated deeply with our team. Doug’s presentation was energetic, inspiring, and perfectly aligned with our brand values. He left our audience motivated and ready to elevate the guest experience.”
Director, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Dear Doug: “I wanted to thank you for your excellent collaboration in putting together such an inspirational program for our global project management meeting. You truly captured all our needs and integrated them seamlessly into the customized program you developed for us. You’re enhancing engagement program was precisely what we needed. Not only was the day entertaining and fun, but also a great learning experience that directed us to look within ourselves to get an understanding of what we are passionate about. Everyone left the meeting inspired and motivated. I really enjoyed working with you and hope we will be able to collaborate on a future endeavor.”
Global Project Manager - Genentech
Dear Doug: “On behalf of the Honda Automobile Dealers, I would like to thank you for speaking at the Lease Summit Meeting. I appreciate you working with the management team to customize your presentation to our local dealers and being flexible throughout the entire planning process. Your presentation was very well received, motivating, entertaining and aligned well with our overall agenda for the event. You did a complete analysis of our needs through your pre-programmed questionnaire and research and effectively incorporated your research into the overall message. Your presentation was fast paced, keeping our dealers engaged and interested in the message. Thank you for an informative, engaging, and well-executed presentation.”
Honda Motor Company
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