Ryan Minton Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Details

Ryan Minton

Biography

Ryan Minton is a 2x best-selling author and keynote speaker who brings over 20 years of experience leading world-class hospitality brands. As a former senior vice president representing industry giants including Hilton and Marriott, he has consistently driven record revenues, profits, and engagement through operational excellence and team development.

Internationally recognized by Global Gurus as one of the World's Best Speakers in both Hospitality and Customer Experience categories, Ryan combines strategic vision with practical leadership insights. His expertise in creating exceptional customer and employee experiences has earned him positions on the Forbes Business Council and Newsweek's expert panel, establishing him as an influential voice in the industry.

Ryan Minton

Featured Books

Uplifted: The Remarkable Power of Positive Leadership on Frontline Teams

by Ryan Minton

What if your leadership approach could revolutionize both team engagement and business metrics? Drawing from decades of executive experience, Ryan Minton demonstrates how positive leadership directly impacts organizational success. This essential guide combines actionable insights with real-world examples showing how leaders in any industry can create thriving environments through authentic appreciation and empowerment. Learn practical strategies to implement the "No Bad Day Policy," develop future leaders, and maintain positivity during challenges—all while delivering measurable business results.

Thanks for Coming in Today: Creating a Culture Where Employees Thrive & Customer Service is Alive

by Ryan Minton

By providing your customers and guests with an unforgettable experience, your business can build customer loyalty and gain an edge over your competition. But what most managers forget is that great customer service starts with happy employees. To take your organization to the next level, you need to work from the inside out. In Thanks for Coming In Today, Ryan Minton, president of Thanks for Coming in Today®, shows you how to build and retain an all-star customer service team by establishing an environment in which employees can thrive. He explains how to empower your staff so that they can turn complaints into kudos, identify potential problems before they occur, and make even the minutest detail of a patron’s experience memorable. With this book, you’ll find immediate, low-cost solutions to transform your workplace culture into a customer-centric enterprise. Your employees and customers will be pleased—and so will you.

You should know that we are still talking about you here at the Bell. The feedback has been fantastic. They were touched by your story and it made an impact they're taking back to their restaurants.

Taco Bell, Yum Brands

Ryan was fantastic!! This was no surprise, however, given the preparation he put into his effort by visiting with multiple franchisees in advance to better understand the business and the challenges they face. He customized his content to address these issues. In addition, he left our team with straightforward, common sense action steps to take back to their restaurants. He has a great presentation style that is relatable, friendly, and funny

Wings and Rings

What a thrill to have Ryan Minton speak to our General Managers. His story was compelling, and the simplistic notion of taking care of your People and the Customer is spot on. Our team is still talking about the his keynote weeks later. Ryan's presentation not only engaged our leadership team but has created lasting impact that continues to resonate

IHOP Sunshine Restaurant Partners

Ryan is truly one of a kind, his story is inspirational, and his background in hospitality makes him a great fit for all audiences. One of the reasons we selected him is because hospital associations, like KHA, are always eager to hear from leaders outside of health care who can draw parallels and offer fresh ideas. The hospitality industry, in particular, provides clear connections to improving the patient and employee experience, and Ryan captured that perfectly.

Kansas Hospital Association

I researched a lot of different speakers for our franchise conference, and Ryan was a clear choice even before I discovered how great he is to work with. His attention to detail and care in tailoring the keynote to our group made everyone feel special, and we've heard nothing but great feedback from our attendees. Ryan's ability to elevate our event, combined with his personal connection to our brand, made him the perfect choice - he was a big part of why our event was so awesome!

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

Our franchisees walked away highly energized and motivated, and more importantly equipped with very real and tangible strategies and tactics that will immediately benefit their business. Ryan's keynote was "spot on" with messaging, and his engaging and entertaining style captured the audience from beginning to end. Ryan's presentation exceeded our expectations (which were high), and I highly recommend him for anyone in the service business. Home run!

The Maids International

If having an elite customer experience is important to your organization then you cannot go wrong with Ryan Minton. His content is of the highest quality and it is based on real experiences and real success!

Old Dominion Freight Line

Ryan is the ideal speaker you want for your conference or workshop presentation. His prompt responses and thoughtful questions ensure he understands the stage he is presenting on and how he can maximize his effectiveness with your audience. His presentation received high praise from attendees and volunteers who supported bringing his session to life at IAAPA Expo. We look forward to many more successful sessions with Ryan on our speaker lineup.

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

Ryan absolutely nailed it at our International Aventureros Assemble conference! He brought so much energy to a room full of travel agents and really got everyone excited about the power of customer experience. Ryan didn't just inspire us--he gave us solid, easy-to-follow steps to level up our interactions with customers. His stories and examples hit home, making it all feel so doable. Our team walked away feeling motivated and ready to put his ideas into action

Happy Adventurers

Ryan is an engaging and captivating storyteller who delivers a heartfelt and poignant message reminding us that it is the little things in life that make a difference. His keynote speech was a highlight of our conference.

Chartwell Hospitality

Thanks for coming in" and kicking off our conference with your valuable message and great energy! Your thoughts on workplace culture and employee engagement are beneficial to anyone. Our attendees were engaged and enjoyed hearing from you. Thank you!

MPIOhio, Meeting Professionals International

Creating an outstanding and memorable customer experience is the most important element of running a successful business. Most managers err by looking at customer service as a protocol issue. Ryan Minton sees phenomenal customer service as a natural extension of a phenomenal employee culture. Ryan shares low-cost, easy-to-implement tools and strategies that will begin to elevate and transform your customer experience immediately.

Donatos Pizza

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to some of the most common questions about booking Ryan Minton for your event.

How do I book Ryan Minton for my event?

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Contracting: We issue a contract outlining the fee, cancellation policy, and event expectations.
Logistics: Once signed, our event management team handles all travel booking, itinerary, and AV requirements.

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How are speaker fees structured, and what is typically included?

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What are the standard policies for speaker travel and expenses?

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Ryan Minton

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