Joe Schmit

Award-winning Journalist, Cancer Survivor and Humorist

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Joe Schmit Biography

Joe Schmit is an author, award-winning broadcaster, community leader and popular keynote speaker. His book “Silent Impact” Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion is now in its second edition. His new book is titled “The Impact Blueprint,” A Step by Step Journey to a Life of Significance. Schmit was recently honored by the National Speakers Association (NSA) with the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)designation. Less than 15 percent of NSA members worldwide have achieved the CSP designation.

As a sports broadcaster he has covered every major sporting event in the past 4 decades and has interviewed many of the biggest names in sports. He joined KSTP-TV in 1985 and has won 18 Emmys from the National Television Academy. He was also honored with a National Headliner Award in 2001.

Before joining KSTP-TV in 1985, he was Sports Director for WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His career also includes positions as weekend sports anchor for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and WKBT-TV in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Schmit earned his degree in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Schmit left broadcasting for 3-years to become President of PMMG, a media and marketing company that had clients such as Polaroid, Sun Country Airlines, Ubid, Fingerhut and others. Schmit was also the spokesperson for Sun Country Airlines on all their TV and radio commercials.

Schmitis a long time youth mentor committed to advocating for a number of community organizations with Big Brothers and Big Sisters is at the top of his list. He is a past president and board member of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Twin Cities. He has raised over $3 million for the organization through the Joe Schmit Celebrity Golf Tournament which had a 16-year run. In 2000, he was the winner of the Jim Kelly Distinguished Service Award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters and in 2001, a winner of the Odyssey Award for commitment to youth mentorship.

Schmit was also honored as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) Community Leader of the Year in 2005. He was named the 2018 winner of the Mike Givens Award for his work with MG Charities which is working to find a cure for brain cancer. He is past president and board member of the Fairway Foundation and has contributed time to many other charitable organizations. Schmit and his wife Laura chaired a four million dollar capital campaign for VEAP, the largest food shelf in Minnesota.

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Joe Schmit Speaking Topics

  • Good Enough Isn't Good Enough if you Want to be the Best

    Joe has conducted one on one interviews with the biggest names in sports from Tiger Woods to Michael Jordan to Wayne Gretzky. He has been sprayed with champagne in World Series Championship celebrations. He has covered Super Bowls, Final 4's, US Opens, the Masters, Stanley Cups and on and on. He has also covered incredible tragedies from school shootings to the untimely deaths of celebrities he called friends. Joe will tell humorous and heartfelt stories that will leave your audience wanting more.

  • The 3 P's

    Preparation, Positivity and Passion can get you through the most challenging hurdles in life. Most people spend time taking care of their car, their lawn and their home, but do you spend anytime taking care of the most powerful gift you have...your mind? This keynote speech is always a hit with a broad spectrum of audiences.

  • The Pursuit of Happiness

    The Pursuit of Happiness

    The Declaration of Independence guarantees us Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, but many people come up short when it comes to being happy. If you want a more productive life, make more sales, get that promotion or just be more likeable, it starts with you. In this popular keynote, Joe talks from the heart about beating cancer, overcoming adversity and he shares lessons he has learned from athletes he has covered for the past three decades. Joe will make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. You will be inspired to choose positive and live positive in your pursuit of happiness.

  • IMPACT LEADERSHIP Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion

    In this high energy, high-impact presentation loaded with humor Joe Schmit inspires and helps you discover how to ramp up the profound power of your influence. When you become more aware and intentional with the impact you have as a leader, it will improve your bottom line and your R.O.I.– Return on Impact. Through research, Joe has discovered that, “we make our biggest impressions when we are not trying to be impressive.” Impact Leadership is a blueprint to help you improve company culture, help you develop a high-performance team and make you a leader of significance. The impact can also be seen on the bottom line.

    If there were a going away party today, who would the most people show up for? That person is having a "Silent Impact" on everyone around them, but what is their secret? Who would you place on your personal Mt. Rushmore of Influence and why would they be there? Explore what “Impact Resolutions” can you make to become a leader of leader of purpose, persistence and passion?

  • CULTURE FIRST MINDSET How Compassion, Connection and Clarity Build World Class Teams

    When an organization puts people before profits, success is the by-product. Employees today want three things: They want to work for a successful company. They want a chance to grow and advance with the organization and they want leadership that truly cares about them and the communities they serve. In this keynote or seminar, Joe Schmit will make everyone realize they are a part of building a World Class Culture where they do amazing work but still maintain a healthy work-life balance. Take the steps to help strengthen and align your culture to a mission where compassion, connections and clarity is valued. When an organization gets the culture right, it results in happier, healthier employees and great customer service.

Joe Schmit Videos

  • Ep. 89: Joe Schmit on The #1 Job Of EVERY Leader | The Trusted ...
    In this episode, David sits down with Joe Schmit, Award-winning Broadcaster, Community Leader, Author, and Speaker, to discuss what the #1 ...
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Joe Schmit is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Good Enough Isn't Good Enough if you Want to be the Best, The 3 P's, The Pursuit of Happiness, IMPACT LEADERSHIP Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion and CULTURE FIRST MINDSET How Compassion, Connection and Clarity Build World Class Teams. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Schmit for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Joe Schmit generally travels from MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rolfe Carawan, Garrison Wynn, Steve Rizzo, Joel Zeff and Scott Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Schmit for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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