Shep Gordon

Shep Gordon

Keynote Speaker: Legendary Talent Manager, Producer, Creator of the Celebrity Chef & Best-Selling Author

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Shep Gordon Biography

Shep Gordon is known in the entertainment industry as having an eye for talent and an innate understanding of what people find entertaining. After graduating from SUNY Buffalo, Shep moved to LA and in 1969 co-founded Alive Enterprises. Over the years, Gordon has been responsible for managing the careers of Alice Cooper, Groucho Marx, Raquel Welch, Luther Vandross, Kenny Loggins, and countless others. He’s also credited as creating the celebrity chef, which revolutionized the food industry and turned the culinary arts into the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. His clients that include culinary legends, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Nobu, Daniel Boulud and many more. In addition to the impact he’s had on the music, film and food industries, he’s also highly regarded for his philanthropic endeavors. Shep was named one of the 100 most influential people in Rolling Stone magazine. He was the subject of Mike Myers 2013 documentary - Supermensch The Legend of Shep Gordon. Anthony Bourdain ECCO will be releasing his book - They Call Me Supermensch A Backstage Pass To The Amazing World Of Film, Food, and Rock ’N’ Roll in September 2016.

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shep Gordon 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 Shep Gordon, 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 Shep Gordon or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Shep Gordon for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Shep Gordon, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shep Gordon are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shep Gordon, 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 Shep Gordon speak about?

Shep Gordon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Music, Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Jewish Heritage, Celebrity, Human Resources, Authors and Entertainment.

Where does Shep Gordon travel from?

Shep Gordon generally travels from Kahului, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shep Gordon?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shep Gordon 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 Shep Gordon 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 Shep Gordon 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.


Shep Gordon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Music and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shep Gordon for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shep Gordon generally travels from Kahului, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenny Slate, Ashley Tisdale and Daveed Diggs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shep Gordon for an upcoming event.

Shep Gordon Videos

Shep Gordon Honoree 2017 CIA Leadership Awards - YouTube

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  • How do I book Shep Gordon to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Shep Gordon, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shep Gordon are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shep Gordon, 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 Shep Gordon speak about?

    Shep Gordon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Music, Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Jewish Heritage, Celebrity, Human Resources, Authors and Entertainment.
  • Where does Shep Gordon travel from?

    Shep Gordon generally travels from Kahului, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shep Gordon?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shep Gordon 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 Shep Gordon 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 Shep Gordon 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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