Paul Orfalea - Business Leader, Visionary, Philanthropist

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You may complete our form below by filling out the following information. After submission, you will receive a confirmation notifying you that we have received your request. We will then consult Mr. Orfalea's calendar, determine his availability and respond to your request. Mr. Orfalea's speaking schedule is typically set months in advance.

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On Behalf Of/In Honer Of
# of Event Attendees
Event Audience
Deadline Date Of
Event Promotion
Talk Time
Speaking Preference
Will there be Question/Answer?
Question/Answer Time
Is this a Fundraiser?
Non-Profit to benefit
The mission of the Non-Profit
Portion of the attendee ticket is given to the Non-Profit

Travel Fees

Please coordinate all travel details, including transportation to and from the airport, with Nate Rogers: nate@orfalea.org, (805) 648-6448 ext.337

Speaking Fees

The speaker’s fee will be negotiated with Nate Rogers, email nate@orfalea.org, phone 805-565-7550, ext 108.

Directly following the event, payment is to be made to New Resources Consulting. Do not pay Mr. Orfalea at the event.

If an invoice is necessary, please email CiCie Frederickson at cicie@nrcconsultingllc.com or call her at 805-648-6448. ext.101.

Payment should be mailed to New Resources Consulting LLC, Attention CiCie Frederickson, Financial Operations Director, 2151 Alessandro Drive, Suite 145, Ventura, CA, 93001.

Press Permission

Any promotional materials created using Paul Orfalea’s name or likeness including press releases, posters, etc. must be routed by the Orfalea Family Foundation with at least 2 business days approval time.

We prefer to receive email files in jpg, gif or faxed to 805-565-7554, attention Nate Rogers.

Radio spots must be heard prior to airing for correct pronunciation and approval – this can be done via phone.

You are welcome to access a head shot of Mr. Orfalea by downloading from his website here. Please credit the photographer as noted.

Recording

If there is a desire to video record or tape record the talk, a written permission must be obtained at least 5 business days prior to the event.

Please state the purpose of requesting the recording in an email to Nate Rogers, nate@orfalea.org.She will provide a customized agreement for both parties to sign.

Media

If you would like to have Mr. Orfalea meet with press reporters, please share your plans for publicity before the event through Nate Rogers, 805-648-6448. ext. 337.

WCAM Policy

Many of Mr. Orfalea’s philosophies relate directly to one of his biggest passions – investing.After stepping down from Kinko’s in 2000, Orfalea co-founded West Coast Asset Management (WCAM), where he currently serves on the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.

WCAM publishes a free monthly newsletter based on many of Orfalea’s ideas and philosophies, which he likes to share with acquaintances.Whenever possible, Mr. Orfalea requests that guests attending his talks be added to WCAM’s newsletter list, with the option of canceling the subscription if for any reason they do not wish to receive it.

Please discuss the best way to collect contact information (mail or email) with Denise Ishida at WCAM by calling 805-648-6448 ext. 117 or email dishida@wcaminc.com.

To review the newsletter, please check WCAM’s website at www.wcaminc.com.

Business and Life Lessons Book by Paul Orfalea

Mr. Orfalea’s autobiography “Copy This!Lessons from a Hyperactive Dyslexic Who Turned a Bright Idea Into One of America's Best Companies” may be of high interest to your audience:

Professors may want students to read pertinent chapters beforehand.

Fundraisers may want to include a copy of the book at place settings.

Business groups may want to offer it for sale

There may also be requests for Mr. Orfalea to sign books

To make this part of your program please contact Nate Rogers, nate@orfalea.org or 805-648-6448 ext. 337.

A description of “Copy This!” can be found at here.

If you have any other questions, please list them here.

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