Michael Goldberg, CSP
DYNAMIC SPEAKER, AUTHOR, BOXER, KNOCK OUT NETWORKER
Michael Goldberg’s Knock Out Networking programs are responsible for increased production, recruiting, and retention levels for the top financial firms nationwide. A two-time TEDx speaker, Michael speaks at conferences, runs sales meetings, and delivers “results driven” programs on networking, recruiting, and target marketing. His firm Knock Out Networking works with the top companies including John Hancock Investments, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Griffin Capital, Guardian Life, Jackson National, Penn Mutual, AXA Advisors, MA Mutual, Northern Trust, Colonial Life, Chubb, State Farm Insurance, Rabobank, Brother International, and SAP.
Michael is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation conferred by the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. The CSP is the speaking profession’s international measure of professional platform skills and is held by less that 600 speakers worldwide. Michael writes articles and contributes to numerous publications including Advisor Perspectives, Life Health Pro, Producer’s E-Source, and Horsesmouth. His weekly blog 3-Minute Rounds reaches thousands of subscribers.
Aside from a busy speaking schedule, Michael is an award-winning adjunct professor at Rutgers University and frequently volunteers as a speaker at organizations focused on job search.

About Michael
Michael Goldberg has helped financial advisors, brokers, agents, reps, wholesalers and other sales producers generate hundreds of thousands of dollars to their bottom line.
His firm Knock Out Networking, LLC is renowned as a speaking and training resource in the financial services industry. Described by clients as a “spark plug”, Michael is a master at invigorating and engaging audiences. His “knock-out” style is “in your face” and high energy. His content is “real world” and can be applied immediately. Michael speaks at conferences and associations, runs sales meetings, and delivers “results driven” programs on networking, referral marketing, and sales presentations.
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