SAM BALL is a country boy who became a NCAA consensus all-american from the University of Kentucky, an NFL 1st round draft choice, NFL champion, and super bowl world champion with the Baltimore Colts.

After retiring from his NFL career, SAM returned home to raise his family, became active in his church, community, and coaching youth.

SAM retired from an award winning multi-million dollar ag-business sales career. He continues to manage his own successful grain and cattle farm, in addition to pursuing his professional speaking career.

You will want to suit up and get in the game after you quit laughing at some of his famous jokes and stories about his amazing careers.

You will realize that all-americans, world champions, and award winning salesmen are not something ordered out of a catalog; but are products of hard work, determination, and fighting through pain.

SAM'S professional speaking career now spans over 30 years all over the USA and Canada. You can take his principles back home and put them to work in your life, business or sports team. Fight your way to the next level of success and happiness!




" Let the Big Dog Eat" and "Keep Smiling" is SAM's motto.



HUNTINGSAM is an avid hunter: Rabbits, white tail deer, wild turkey are his specialties. He has hunted all over America and been a celebrity hunter.

SAM was on the pro-staff of Bob Allen Co. and has done a turkey hunting video with Grunko Films. If you want to talk turkey or rattle in a buck, call Big Sam.

Big Sam will have you convinced that his sports are up there with air and oxygen in importance and fun. He has had people in his audiences that the following day; sold their golf clubs and bought shot guns, beagle hounds, turkey calls and camo clothing.HUMORSAM's special 'Sic-Em' country boy humor has had audiences all over this country and Canada laugh their socks off.

His humor is full of sports, hunting, country boy up-bringing and just a love of life. SAM realizes that humor and laughter are the joys of life and no one has ever wanted their money back after the Big Man shucks down the corn and runs the dogs.

His humor is contagious and he realizes that only with laughter and happiness can you truly become a success.SALESSAM took a company in his district that was selling 1300 bags annually of ag seed to a district that had sales of over 150,000 bags annually. SAM won his company's highest sales, marketing and management awards 25 of his 28 year career.

Your sales people will leave his talk with fire in their belly and a new attitude. SAM says, " I don't know all the answers, but I do know most of the questions".

In this now high tech world, SAM's message is people power and you will never grow your business until you love your people, bond with them, and exceed their expectations.Some speakers tell you how to ---- SAM tells you, " Here's how, because I have truly lived the American dream."SPORTSSAM talks about the love of playing the game with heart and soul. Working as a team player is very essential in every aspect of life. Team is spelled with an 'e' not an 'i'. Being an All American and World Champion are great honors, but carry an obligation to community, youth, family and giving back to the people who helped you along the way.
AGRICULTURESAM has helped thousands of farmers and agri-businessmen become successful and profitable while making work fun. Your boat won't come in, unless you send one out!! The world's most important businessman is the American farmer. The love of the land, life, nature and a closer walk with God are just some of the benefits uplifted by SAM''s understanding of this industry and its lifestyle. " Start the tractor, open the gate..let'er go boys!!"




MOTIVATIONSAM tells people he went to the University of Kentucky riding on a greyhound bus and returned home 4 years later driving a new GTO. SAM's self-motivation and the ability to motivate others has been the driving force that has porpelled him to the top in all his life's endeavors.

Your people will leave with a new prospective on motivation, a motivation that comes from within, a fire lit in your heart and soul to use your God's given gifts to the fullest.FREE ENTERPRISE"Ain't God good and only in America", SAM says. "The one who climbs the highest ladder gets the biggest prize," Get that 'Burning in your Belly' attitude and go to work to maximize your talents and opportunities in the greatest country on planet earth, USA.

You will leave this seminar or meeting with a sense of urgency that our free enterprise system has no bounds or boundaries. Your wildest dreams are possible in America and you are only limited by your near-sightedness. "The world is my vineyard and there is fruit for all".CHRISTIAN MESSAGE
SAM accepted Christ when he was 9 years old and has been a member of the Good News Bearers today, tomorrow and forever. SAM has served as lay leader in his church, president of United Methodist Men's Club and worked with fellowship of Christian athletes both in college and pro ball. Being a Christian makes you a real man, gives you power to have the abundant life God promises and the assurance of heaven and everlasting life.

You will go back to your town, community and family with a smile on your face, sparkle in your eye and a fire in your heart. SAM makes it simple and understandable. "Man's insurance or God's assurance...It's your choice". Amen!!BACKGROUND PROFILE OF SAM BALLA University of Kentucky NCAA consensus All-American, NFL 1st round draft choice, two time Super Bowl player (Super Bowl II & V), World Champion Super Bowl V and vested in the National Football League Players Association.

SAM returned to his hometown and became a multi-million dollar agri-business producer while owning and managing his own farm and cattle operation, raising his family, and giving back to his community and church.

SAM's speaking career spans now over 30 years and has delighted and entertained audiences all over the USA and Canada with his contagious enthusiasm for life, winning ways and country humor.

SAM was named the American Hero of the Year in 1983 for courage, patriotism and character - nicknamed " The American Dream Speaking Machine"!!TESTIMONIALS What they are saying:
" Thanks for providing a warm and entertaining speech to our shareholders, directors, officers and staff. Your message was motivating, funny, inspiring and exciting."
H. Edward Vogeeisinger, President
PNB Holding Company
"Did the last American hero die with the passing of John Wayne? No Sir! Meet SAM BALL...."
Earl Cox, Sports Writer
Louisville Courier Journal"Thanks for the enjoyment you gave us all at the Quarterback Club. I think, without a doubt, you'll be the best of the year."
Jim Foster, President
Daytona Raceway, Daytona Beach Florida"You were SUPER!! Thanks for the great job you did at the football luncheon."
C.M. Newton, Director of Athletics
University of Kentucky"You did wonderfull...had several people ask if they were going to bring you back next year."
Jaime A. Cichon, National Accounts Manager
Gold Stars Speakers Bureau"What an awesome speaker SAM BALL is. I was excited from the moment I laid eyes on him. He took control of my group and never let go. They were still talking about him at the airport the next day and they will be talking about him for sometime to come."
Christina Cooper, Director of Meetings
NCFC, Washington DC"The Sales Executives Club has had years of good speakers and programs, but I must say your message and humor were far beyond anything we have experienced before."
Don Shumate, President
Sales Executives Club, Bluefield, West Virginia

"Great Job! We really enjoyed your talk and everyone learned something. Learning can be fun! You successfully combined levity with some valuable lifetime lessons."
C. William Pollock, Chairman
USA Compression"SAM, Thank you so much for making our conference extra special. The responses from our guests were overwhelming-- both the guys and gals were crazy about you! To get a bunch of farmers to laugh that hard that early in the morning is quite an accomplishment. I was proud that I was the one that could take credit for inviting you."
Pem Pfisterer Clark, Conference Coordinator
Dark Tobacco Conference

"You are among the most dynamic and charismatic speakers I have ever had the pleasure of hearing and it is ovvious that your love of life carries over into everything you do. Your address will be one I will remember 10 years from now. You injected a heavy dose of positive attitude into all of us, and we are all the better for it. Your speech reminded me of the story of Bill Porter, whose life story was recently made into the movie 'Door to Door'. Infectious optimism were the products his customers needed."
Scott Logan
Bostic Developpment, LLC"You did an outstanding job at the Kick-Off Luncheon. I have heard nothing but rave reviews. You were just what we needed."
Kyle Moats, Director of Marketing, Promotions and Licensing
University of Kentucky TALK TITLESSPORTS - If You Can't Run With Big Dogs, Stay On The Front PorchHUMOR - Man's Best MedicineAGRICULTURE - Get Growing And GrazingSALES - You Won't Gettuth Unless You Askuth - Sic-emCHRISTIAN - The Good News BearersMOTIVATION - Max God's GiftsHUNTING - It's Not A Matter of Life & Death, It's More Important Than ThatFREE ENTERPRISE - The World Is My Vineyard

 

BACKGROUND PROFILE OF SAM BALL

A University of Kentucky NCAA consensus All-American, NFL 1st round draft choice, two time Super Bowl player (Super Bowl II & V), World Champion Super Bowl V and vested in the National Football League Players Association.

SAM returned to his hometown and became a multi-million dollar agri-business producer while owning and managing his own farm and cattle operation, raising his family, and giving back to his community and church.

SAM's speaking career spans now over 30 years and has delighted and entertained audiences all over the USA and Canada with his contagious enthusiasm for life, winning ways and country humor.

SAM was named the American Hero of the Year in 1983 for courage, patriotism and character - nicknamed " The American Dream Speaking Machine"!!TESTIMONIALS What they are saying:
" Thanks for providing a warm and entertaining speech to our shareholders, directors, officers and staff. Your message was motivating, funny, inspiring and exciting."
H. Edward Vogeeisinger, President
PNB Holding Company
"Did the last American hero die with the passing of John Wayne? No Sir! Meet SAM BALL...."
Earl Cox, Sports Writer
Louisville Courier Journal"Thanks for the enjoyment you gave us all at the Quarterback Club. I think, without a doubt, you'll be the best of the year."
Jim Foster, President
Daytona Raceway, Daytona Beach Florida"You were SUPER!! Thanks for the great job you did at the football luncheon."
C.M. Newton, Director of Athletics
University of Kentucky"You did wonderfull...had several people ask if they were going to bring you back next year."
Jaime A. Cichon, National Accounts Manager
Gold Stars Speakers Bureau"What an awesome speaker SAM BALL is. I was excited from the moment I laid eyes on him. He took control of my group and never let go. They were still talking about him at the airport the next day and they will be talking about him for sometime to come."
Christina Cooper, Director of Meetings
NCFC, Washington DC"The Sales Executives Club has had years of good speakers and programs, but I must say your message and humor were far beyond anything we have experienced before."
Don Shumate, President
Sales Executives Club, Bluefield, West Virginia

"Great Job! We really enjoyed your talk and everyone learned something. Learning can be fun! You successfully combined levity with some valuable lifetime lessons."
C. William Pollock, Chairman
USA Compression"SAM, Thank you so much for making our conference extra special. The responses from our guests were overwhelming-- both the guys and gals were crazy about you! To get a bunch of farmers to laugh that hard that early in the morning is quite an accomplishment. I was proud that I was the one that could take credit for inviting you."
Pem Pfisterer Clark, Conference Coordinator
Dark Tobacco Conference

"You are among the most dynamic and charismatic speakers I have ever had the pleasure of hearing and it is ovvious that your love of life carries over into everything you do. Your address will be one I will remember 10 years from now. You injected a heavy dose of positive attitude into all of us, and we are all the better for it. Your speech reminded me of the story of Bill Porter, whose life story was recently made into the movie 'Door to Door'. Infectious optimism were the products his customers needed."
Scott Logan
Bostic Developpment, LLC"You did an outstanding job at the Kick-Off Luncheon. I have heard nothing but rave reviews. You were just what we needed."
Kyle Moats, Director of Marketing, Promotions and Licensing
University of Kentucky TALK TITLESSPORTS - If You Can't Run With Big Dogs, Stay On The Front PorchHUMOR - Man's Best MedicineAGRICULTURE - Get Growing And GrazingSALES - You Won't Gettuth Unless You Askuth - Sic-emCHRISTIAN - The Good News BearersMOTIVATION - Max God's GiftsHUNTING - It's Not A Matter of Life & Death, It's More Important Than ThatFREE ENTERPRISE - The World Is My Vineyard