Famous Dave Anderson

Famous Dave Anderson

Keynote Speaker: America's Rib King; Founder of the Famous Dave's and Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse Restaurant Chains

Famous Dave Anderson Biography

David W. "Famous Dave" Anderson, the founder of the Famous Dave's and Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse restaurant chains, is a renowned business figure who also had a significant role in public administration. He served as the 9th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs from 2004 to 2005 under the George W. Bush administration. In his role as Assistant Secretary, Anderson had jurisdiction over the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Indian Education Programs (now the Bureau of Indian Education).

Anderson is a citizen of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and a descendant of the Choctaw Nation. He resides in Edina, Minnesota, after being born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and spending significant time on reservations in Wisconsin. Anderson is not only a successful restaurateur and former public servant but also the author of several award-winning books.

In addition to his other endeavors, Anderson has embarked on a career as a public speaker, traveling the country to share his experiences and insights. Despite the challenges he faced as a Native American kid, Anderson's dreams and perseverance led him to achieve his goal: creating popular BBQ restaurant chains that many argue serve the best BBQ America has ever tasted.

BBQ was a passion that Anderson inherited from his father, a Southerner working in the construction trades in Chicago. Their shared love for BBQ is evident in Anderson's restaurants, which emulate the street-corner vendors with their 55-gallon smokers, cooking in the tradition of the deep South.

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Famous Dave Anderson Videos

How To Carve A Thanksgiving Turkey, feat. Dave Anderson
Famous Dave Returning to His Roots

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What topics does Famous Dave Anderson speak about?

Famous Dave Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Native American Heritage, Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef, Diversity & Inclusion, Business, Leadership, Motivational, Innovation, Hospitality and Indigenous Heritage.

Where does Famous Dave Anderson travel from?

Famous Dave Anderson generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Famous Dave Anderson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Famous Dave Anderson 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 Famous Dave Anderson for your next private or corporate function.

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Famous Dave Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Native American Heritage, Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef. The estimated speaking fee range to book Famous Dave Anderson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Famous Dave Anderson generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sean Sherman, Carla Hall and Aarti Sequeira. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Famous Dave Anderson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/05/2024.

Famous Dave Anderson Videos

How To Carve A Thanksgiving Turkey, feat. Dave Anderson
Famous Dave Returning to His Roots
  • How do I book Famous Dave Anderson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Famous Dave Anderson 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 Famous Dave Anderson, 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 Famous Dave Anderson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Famous Dave Anderson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Famous Dave Anderson, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Famous Dave Anderson, 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 Famous Dave Anderson speak about?

    Famous Dave Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Native American Heritage, Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef, Diversity & Inclusion, Business, Leadership, Motivational, Innovation, Hospitality and Indigenous Heritage.
  • Where does Famous Dave Anderson travel from?

    Famous Dave Anderson generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Famous Dave Anderson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Famous Dave Anderson 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 Famous Dave Anderson 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 Famous Dave Anderson 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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