EVENT PROFESSIONALS ACTIVITIES

REVIEWS


DAVID BLACKBURN
CEO, Southern Rock Restaurants
"Joshua captivated my team with his wit!
I Learned that while my business lessons are important, how you make your team feel is the best takeaway. 
Joshua is a great resource to make your team feel connected!"
SHEILA KATZ
Hillel - Ask Big Questions Conference
"Joshua was fabulous with our diverse group from all over the country. He had us up and moving around, laughing and engaging. He taught us skills for our work and also for our lives.
I would work with him again in a heartbeat."
HEATHER ROBINSON
Student Activities Program Coordinator - Lincoln University
"Joshua gave an amazing and hilarious presentation during his appearance at Lincoln University.
It's always great to be able to work with professional and genuine people! We look forward to laughing our socks off again in the near future!"
JOE ELDER
Conference Planner
"We had Joshua Routh come in for a large international conference with over 2500 attendees.
We had reviewed and met with many presenters and the difference was the professional attitude that Joshua had and his true desire to know our audiences.
His presentation was quite simply incredible! Everyone in attendance were astounded and fully connected."
BOBBIE LIVERAR
 Administrator, Friendship Village 
 "This was an event that our team looks forward to every year and Joshua's participation made this year extra special.
He took my ideas and created a presentation that was fun, interactive and meaningful.
Joshua is blessed with talent and the the ability to connect with people." 
LARA CORVERA
Speech and Theater Association of Missouri
"Joshua is amazing. He brings a high level of knowledge and fun to every workshop.
We have booked him for many years and his sessions are consistently standing room only!"
ROY KRAMER
Partner, Brown Smith Wallace
"Joshua Routh is truly one of a kind!
I have seen him many times and I am consistently surprised.
He is simply the best choice around.
I am a fan!"
EMILY LEWIS
Meeting and Event Planner
"Joshua Routh is the best!
He is so engaging and great at what he does!
He always knows how to draw the crowd in and he really has the WOW factor.
I have guests and groups that I work with asking if Joshua will be back all the time. He's also great to work with because he is flexible and accommodating."
STEVE KNIGHT
TEDx St. Louis Board Member
"I’ve had the honor and pleasure of seeing Joshua engage a wide variety of diverse audiences, including corporate and nonprofit groups, from senior leaders to team members.
Joshua reads an audience and situation like no one else, bringing the perfect mix of humor, energy, and serious ideas to leave participants inspired and ready to make themselves, their organizations and the world a better place."
KATELYN HANIFORD
Recreation Manager, City Of Ferguson MO 
"Joshua provided an exceptional and impactful training for our staff.
His expertise and engaging style made learning enjoyable and effective. Thanks to his session, our team is now more confident, connected and skilled in their roles."
LIZZIE ROBERDS 
MPRA Conference Attendee
"I attended Joshua's Workshop at the Missouri Parks And Rec Association conference and it truly elevated my ability to give great presentations.
My staff were entertained and more focused in our annual meeting because I was more present and fully connected to my content. "
EMILY AMOS
Jenner Ag
"My boss is still talking about you! You were such a hit at the 2022 Team Event – we loved it!!  
We were wondering if you would be available to present at our 2023 Board Event?"
JACKIE BOSWORTH
Student Activities, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
 “Because of Joshua, we had the best turnout ever! 
The students and staff thought he was absolutely terrific!
I highly recommend Joshua!"  

   

TAMI BROWN
St. Louis Aquarium Foundation Executive Director 
"Thanks Joshua! It was great having you as our emcee for our fundraising banquet.
The night was certainly a success.  Really appreciate everything you did for us."
ELYSE CAIN
Director of Student Involvement, Capital University
"When it comes to great campus events I would look no further than Joshua!
He gave everyone a total ab workout from laughing so hard. He is truly a one of a kind presenter and I would love to have hire him again."
CAMERON SCHOEFFEL
Director of Sales, LHM 
"I’ve had the pleasure, on multiple occasions, of witnessing Joshua Routh's incredible talent. Joshua's ability to connect with a crowd in a fun, engaging manner is unmatched.
One of the unique traits that Joshua possesses is the ability to tell a story and connect his experiences with others in a meaningful and positive way. "
JAMIE VOLLMER
Inspire PR and Events
"I have hired Joshua for a number of events through the years.
No matter what the crowd, Joshua knows what will work best for them, and he creates entertainment that makes my clients very happy!"
DANIELLE SOMMER
Customer Engagement Specialist at Omega Yeast
"Joshua is a pleasure to work with, an experienced and talented educator with impeccable instincts, and an artist of the highest caliber. 
He goes above and beyond. In fact, it is not an exaggeration to say that our event was a success because of the energy he brought to it."
JULIE HALEY 
Programming Board Member, University of Arkansas 
"Joshua's presentation is so unique and very funny. His overall performance was incredible! 
Our students loved the having him. It was definitely the highlight of the year."
SEAN TRANI
Cinematographer and Artist
"Joshua Routh was an amazing collaborative partner for my presentation and his quality and professionalism is unparalleled.
I cannot wait to work with Joshua again. His spirit and talent helped carry my project through to perfection and without his help I'm certain I would not have received the results I did."
KOURTNEY SHAW
Events Specialist for McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University

I really enjoyed your Complaint Free World Presentation!

It was a fantastic way to leave our conference on a high note!  

PATRICIA BARNETT
Certified Meeting Planner
Your Complaint Free World talk was perfect! Still have my purple bracelet!
Continuing to remain grateful and positive as much as possible!
Thanks so much! Keep being you!
TRAVIS WILLIAMS
Educator
I was nervous about an upcoming talk I had to give at a conference.
I worked with Joshua and he patiently went over my material, edited the fluff, and helped me feel prepared.
I received a standing ovation.
Thanks Joshua!
KEITH KOBELT
Sales Operations Director at Reyes Beverage Group
Joshua adopts a posture of generosity in everything he does, he seeks to improve the culture and what I like and respect most is that he does the hard part first when tackling a problem.
Joshua is a proactive and tireless contributor who is results driven and operates with the highest level of integrity.  For all those reasons he has my highest recommendation.
JULIE COSTELLO
Warrenton High School
Joshua is hilarious. His presentations create lasting impact.
I am always impressed by his commitment to service from booking to delivery. 
We have now booked him several times.
TIM SMITH
UPN 46
We used Joshua for our UPN 46 Fall TV Premiere party, and it was a pleasure working with him.
The crowd loved Joshua and I would definitely work with him again given the opportunity.
ANGIE SUTTON
Lutheran Senior Services
Thanks for bringing so much laughter and inspiration to our annual banquet!
It was awesome!
SARAH GOLDMAN
Missouri Auto And Truck Recyclers Association
We brought in Joshua Routh for our annual convention. He was great, funny and very entertaining.
We Loved him! 

Thoughts from a few famous folks

Over the course of his career, Joshua has performed for and with some celebrities. 
TJ MILLER
Comedian and Actor
Your performance was perfect! You are awesome!
ELLIE KEMPER
Actress and Author
Holy Smokes! You are incredible!
ANDY COHEN
E! Network Talk Show Host
Wow! You just ate fire! That is so cool!
OFFSET
Rapper and Songwriter
That was really great man! You made today totally perfect. I appreciate it. Thanks!