Brian Wesbury
Keynote Speaker: Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, Economic Forecaster, Author
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Brian Wesbury Biography
Brian Wesbury is Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a financial services firm based in Wheaton, Illinois. Wesbury also holds positions as a senior fellow at The Heartland Institute and serves on the Board of Advisors to First Trust Capital Partners, an affiliated private-equity firm. He has been recognized as the #1 U.S. Economic Forecaster by the Wall Street Journal and is consistently listed among the top economics keynote speakers.
Wesbury is a member of the Academic Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and an adjunct professor of economics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He also sits on the Board of Managers of Three-Sixty Advisory Group, a consulting and private-equity firm based in Pasadena, California. In 2012, he was named a Fellow of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX, contributing significantly to its 4%-Growth Project.
His career began in 1982 at the Harris Bank in Chicago. He has held significant roles such as Vice President and Economist for the Chicago Corporation and Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for Griffin, Kubik, Stephens, & Thompson. From 1995 to 1996, he served as Chief Economist for the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress. Wesbury earned an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Montana.
Wesbury has authored several books including "The New Era of Wealth," published by McGraw-Hill in October 1999, and more recently "It's Not As Bad As You Think," published in November 2009 by John Wiley & Sons. He writes regularly for the editorial page of The Wall Street Journal and serves as the Economics Editor of The American Spectator. In 2007, he was named a CNBC Contributor.
In 2011, Wesbury received the University of Montana's Distinguished Alumni Award, a recognition given to alumni who have notably honored the university, the state, or the nation. Among his 91,000 fellow graduates, he is one of only 267 recipients of this prestigious award. Additionally, his insights are frequently sought on major economic issues including inflation, recession, and government policy impacts on the economy, offering a deep understanding of the "Plow Horse Economy" and the influence of new technologies on economic growth.
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The traumatic economic upheaval of 2008 caused many analysts and investors to believe that any recovery would be fragile, short-lived and volatile. Instead, while the recovery has been relatively slow, it has been both persistent and consistent. Brian Wesbury, calls it a Plow Horse Economy. It's not going to win any races, but it's not going to keel over and die either. This recovery is not a new normal ? something different than we have seen before, but in fact is being driven by new technologies ? the same thing that has driven growth in the US for more than two centuries. This does not mean all is well. Large debt, big deficits, bad policy, high government spending and problems in Europe are all things to worry about. But, putting them in perspective is the key to successful investing and business management. Just maybe things aren't as bad as you think. Brian Wesbury, a winner of the Wall Street Journal's annual economic forecasting award, nationally acclaimed speaker and author will help navigate these confusing and volatile times.
Wesbury shows that the future may be scary to ponder, but it will ultimately be profitable, globally and over the long haul. He reveals the real reasons behind the "Panic of 2008" and why it seems so much more severe than past crises. He uncovers a history of entrepreneurship that you should trust, as well as explains how a V-shaped recovery can take place and how wealth you had thought you lost can be found again.
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What topics does Brian Wesbury speak about?
Brian Wesbury is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Authors, Futurism, Economy and Finance.
Where does Brian Wesbury travel from?
Brian Wesbury generally travels from Wheaton, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Brian Wesbury?
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Brian Wesbury is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Authors and Futurism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian Wesbury for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Brian Wesbury generally travels from Wheaton, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Schenker, Andrew Busch and Anil Gupta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Wesbury for an upcoming event.
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The Plow Horse Economy Trudges Forward
The traumatic economic upheaval of 2008 caused many analysts and investors to believe that any recovery would be fragile, short-lived and volatile. Instead, while the recovery has been relatively slow, it has been both persistent and consistent. Brian Wesbury, calls it a Plow Horse Economy. It's not going to win any races, but it's not going to keel over and die either. This recovery is not a new normal ? something different than we have seen before, but in fact is being driven by new technologies ? the same thing that has driven growth in the US for more than two centuries. This does not mean all is well. Large debt, big deficits, bad policy, high government spending and problems in Europe are all things to worry about. But, putting them in perspective is the key to successful investing and business management. Just maybe things aren't as bad as you think. Brian Wesbury, a winner of the Wall Street Journal's annual economic forecasting award, nationally acclaimed speaker and author will help navigate these confusing and volatile times.
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It's Not as Bad as You Think
Wesbury shows that the future may be scary to ponder, but it will ultimately be profitable, globally and over the long haul. He reveals the real reasons behind the "Panic of 2008" and why it seems so much more severe than past crises. He uncovers a history of entrepreneurship that you should trust, as well as explains how a V-shaped recovery can take place and how wealth you had thought you lost can be found again.
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How do I book Brian Wesbury to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Wesbury for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian Wesbury, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Wesbury or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Brian Wesbury for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Brian Wesbury, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Wesbury, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Brian Wesbury speak about?
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Where does Brian Wesbury travel from?
Brian Wesbury generally travels from Wheaton, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Brian Wesbury?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Wesbury for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Wesbury for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian Wesbury or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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