Ron Smith

Ron is a highly sought-after, emotionally engaging, story telling speaker, one of the few in the organization development market. He has spoken on prestigious stages nationwide, delivering his empowering message: "The Bridge to Kindness." Ron shares his valuable insights on how collaboration can make a huge impact. He provides these messages on stage, through his podcast and a radio show.

He has a proven, customizable, 7 Step method, that works for non-profit and for-profit organizations, to educate donors through Ethical Influence, to increase donations and support.

His keynote presentations and workshops are interactive and deeply connecting, helping people feel seen even in large audiences. Ron is an expert in the science of ethical influence and persuasion having received his Cialdini® Method Certified Trainer (CMCT) certification under acclaimed behavioral scientist, Dr. Robert Cialdini.

Ron is real, inspirational, and relatable, framing his insights in ways that resonate with each audience.

If you are looking for a way to attract and retain donors, recruit and schedule volunteers more consistently, increase your effectiveness with your mission, get more engagement in your community, then Ron can Help!

Beyond his professional life, Ron is married, has 4 married daughters, is a Certified Tourism Ambassador (11 years) and provides Segway Tours of his hometown (Columbus, Ohio), does PA Announcing of 7 different sports at the High School, College and Professional Sports levels, active with the Gideons International, serves in his church, and plays golf.

Experience and accomplishments

Fun facts about Ron’s life/experience/career...

• Global Impact" Award recipient 2024 from The Baldwin Group

• Community Leader involved with local Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, School District, City Government, and Ministerial Association

• Named “Business Person of the Year” in his community

• Named “Small Business of the Year” in his community, for two different businesses including Neighborhood Bridges

• Inducted into his High School Hall of Fame for his community service (Westerville South High School)

• Award winning audio/video production producer

• Accomplished business owner of two businesses for nearly 36 years

• Sales professional responsible for $3.75 million+ in direct sales at an Inc. 5000 services company

Ron is a Cialdini Certified Influence Coach in the United States. Every Cialdini coach teaches from four decades of research on ethical influence.

You can join Ron in the global coach community. Start with POP or The Cialdini Method, then train for 8 hours with a CMCT to earn your certificate and badge.