Richie Contartesi: Sales Speaker
Richie Contartesi is a high-energy motivational speaker and performance coach who empowers teams to break limits, build accountability, and achieve peak performance
- Highlights:
- Earned a Division I football scholarship at Ole Miss despite being repeatedly overlooked
- SEC Scholar Athlete and former professional Arena football player
- Founder of the Next Play Accountability System adopted by top organisations
- Author of the #1 bestselling book In Spite of the Odds
- Formats:
Motivational speaker, performance coach, and bestselling author.
- Audiences:
Corporate teams, sales organizations, sports teams, leadership groups, and high-performance cultures seeking accountability, resilience, and measurable improvement.
- Outcomes:
- Practical tools to build accountability and sustain high performance
- Increased focus, discipline, and momentum through the Next Play framework
- A resilient, empowered mindset that drives long-term success
- Travels from: Las Vegas, NV
- **Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
Keynote Topics
KEYNOTE FOR SALES LEADERS
Next Play™: The Accountability System That Results In Retention, Profitable Growth, & Consistent Peak Performance
The greatest skill a leader can learn is the ability to help others realize and exceed their potential. But, most leaders manage people, implement lots of training, and sometimes even coach, but very few have the ability to also hold their team members accountable to their potential every single week. What’s missing is a tool and system to keep people moving forward regardless of adversity.
KEYNOTE FOR SALES TEAMS
Next Play™: The Accountability System That Eliminates Complacency and Results In a Profitable Growth
The Next Play™ Accountability system provides the accountability your sales team needs to drive consistent results week after week. It’s a simple 3-step tool your team can use to go from stuck, frustrated, down and put them into instant action. It’s not just being focused, but more importantly, what you are focused on. This tool will keep your team set clear on their goals, focused on their next play, and accountable every week.
Talent Short Bio
Richie Contartesi is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and performance coach known for helping individuals and organisations achieve breakthrough results. His story began as an undersized athlete, repeatedly told he was too small to play Division I college football. Standing at 5’7” and 150 pounds, Richie faced consistent rejection before walking on at the University of Mississippi. Through discipline, resilience, and relentless work ethic, he earned a full football scholarship, became a starter in the SEC, and received the SEC Scholar Athlete award.
After college, Richie competed professionally in Arena football, gaining firsthand experience in high-pressure environments that demand precision, confidence, and rapid recovery from setbacks. These lessons laid the foundation for his career in leadership development and peak performance coaching.
Richie is the founder of the Next Play Accountability System, an actionable framework used by Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, and high-performance organisations.
The system equips teams with practical tools to maintain focus, strengthen resilience, and execute consistently, even under adversity.
With engaging storytelling and a dynamic presentation style, Richie simplifies the process of building accountability and sustaining momentum. His bestselling book, In Spite of the Odds, shares his journey and provides a blueprint for individuals who want to transform obstacles into opportunities. T
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Richie Contartesi is a high-energy motivational speaker, bestselling author, and performance coach who inspires audiences to break through limitations and achieve their highest potential. From an undersized, overlooked athlete to earning a full Division I football scholarship at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Richie’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, resilience, and an unshakable mindset. His transformative message, rooted in personal experience and practical strategies, resonates with athletes, business professionals, and leaders striving for peak performance.
Richie is the founder of the Next Play® Accountability System, a proven framework that helps individuals and teams develop focus, discipline, and relentless execution. Whether speaking to Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, or high-performance organizations, Richie provides actionable insights that drive real results. His dynamic storytelling and interactive presentations leave audiences inspired, equipped, and ready to take their performance to the next level.
Richie Contartesi’s story is one of overcoming the odds and defying expectations. At just 5’7” and 150 pounds, he faced countless rejections in his pursuit of playing college football. Undeterred, he walked onto the University of Mississippi football team, where he ultimately earned a full scholarship and became a starter in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). His relentless determination not only secured him a place on the field but also earned him the prestigious SEC Scholar Athlete award.
Following his collegiate career, Richie played professional Arena football, gaining firsthand experience in high-pressure, high-stakes environments. His transition from athlete to entrepreneur was fueled by a passion for performance, leadership, and accountability. He authored the #1 bestselling book In Spite of the Odds, which details his journey and provides readers with a roadmap for overcoming obstacles and achieving their goals.
As the creator of the Next Play® Accountability System, Richie helps businesses and individuals implement strategies to improve focus, build resilience, and maintain momentum in the face of adversity. His system has been adopted by top organizations to drive productivity, enhance team cohesion, and create a culture of excellence. Richie’s hands-on approach and real-world insights make him a sought-after coach and consultant for companies looking to cultivate a high-performance mindset.
Richie has worked with industry-leading brands, including Keller Williams, Berkshire Hathaway, and the U.S. Air Force, delivering keynote speeches and workshops that empower teams to push beyond limitations. His presentations blend motivational storytelling with practical, research-backed techniques, ensuring that audiences walk away with clear, actionable steps to elevate their performance.
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