The Chosen Speaker for 1500+ Organizations
Patrick Combs is a keynote speaker, the author of five books, the founder of six businesses across six industries, and the creator of Man 1, Bank 0 — an Off-Broadway one-man show HBO named the funniest new act in America.
For thirty years, more than 1,500 organizations have hired him to keynote: Hilton, Boeing, Google, Shell, Visa, and Stanford among them. A million people have heard him speak.
He lives in San Diego. He helped build a school in Kenya, coached incarcerated men through their TEDx talks at Donovan Correctional Institute, and once stapled a $100 bill to a pitch letter to Tom Peters — then the top business author and speaker in the world — as a bet. Peters wrote back, returned the cash, and gave an enthusiastic endorsement.
Discovering My Purpose ... On a Sidewalk
It’s 1988. I’m working at Levi Strauss and Company while finishing my senior year of college. One morning, walking to the train station, I spot something on the sidewalk ahead— people are stepping around it, stepping over it.
My good deed made national news. It even landed me on The Late Show. It was the first story I shared with the world.
I discovered two things that unexpected, amazing morning…
First, helping others is what we’re all here to do.
Second, leading from the heart puts you on a more purposeful and magical path.
At 26, I became an inspirational speaker. In the past 30 years, I’ve been blessed to share many impactful stories with millions of people, but “Student Sidewalk Doctor” is my most treasured.
Patrick has delivered motivational and impactful
keynotes to more than 1 million people.
Elan FarbirazSr. Vice President, Republic Metals Corporation
Jonathan BuddCEO of POWUR
Jason BeardCEO Professional Development Group
Theresa WilhelmDirector, Account Management, AMN Healthcare
TOM PETERSbest-selling business management author
DEBBIE BEASLEYValdosta University
FRANK SCHIFFMANAxiall Corporation
MIKE MALLOTTDirector, Hilton
ALICE WALKERauthor The Color Purple
JAMIE MADDENCEO of Work First Casualty
5 Reasons To Book
Patrick To Speak At
Your Next Event
Audiences love him.
"He gave me a full day in one hour. I laughed, I cried and I learned," said one audience member. Patrick’s a command performer and master storyteller who enchants people quickly, but it’s his unforgettable ability to get into people's hearts that's the real reason why people often name Patrick as their favorite speaker ever.
Meeting planners love him
Patrick takes a deep and true interest in getting to know his clients so that he can tailor his presentations to the objectives of the event. Always pleasant to work with and zero attitude after 25 years in the business.
He's inspiring and motivational
Patrick lives purposeful, passionate, courageous, loving and inspired. Patrick’s commitment to make his life is a masterpiece inspires audiences to want to do the same with their own lives. That’s why he’s in the Motivational Speaker’s Hall of Fame.
He's funny and entertaining
Patrick triumphed in the comedy world with his solo, theatre show. HBO named him the funniest new performer in America. He’s toured the world making theatre audiences laugh for 12 years and counting. People often compare him to Jim Carrey.
He'll sign books and genuinely connect with people
Patrick is a bestselling author. His newest book, "When You Are Bursting", allows audience members to take home all of his unforgettable stories and his infectious love of life. Patrick stays until the last book is signed or the last person is satisfied that they got to connect with him personally.
He’s one of San Diego’s most in-demand motivational speakers. Patrick Combs speaks often for San Diego based-businesses and at events and conferences being hosted in the area.
There’s a reason Patrick is ranked the #1 motivational speaker in San Diego on Gigmasters.com. His local clients range from San Diego organizations such as Qualcomm and the American Heart Association, to UC San Diego and the Department of Public Health. From Palm Springs to Orange County, from Rancho Bernardo to Irvine, Patrick gives a premium discount to San Diego area clients so that he can speak more in his favorite city and maximize time with this family.
Book me and be the champion who brings passion and purpose to your next meeting!
Patrick’s fourth book, Bursting, takes you on an inspiring journey to the heart of your life. It includes many of Patrick’s renowned stories plus many more.
“You’ll laugh and you’ll cry reading this short-story masterpiece”
