"Thank you for your uplifting, educational, and inspirational presentation made at our management retreat. I should also add that our staff laughed a lot and were inspired to think about themselves and their role as a manager. I think that your main point of looking for the humor in everyday life is self-evident, but takes on a profundity when expressed by an excellent communicator such as yourself."
- Steve Laubacher, Ph.D., Executive Director - The Nord Center, Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare

"Thanks for your presentation. It was great and we all needed the break. True to my word - I asked all of my staff, (10), this morning at our Leadership meeting to share a Personal Laughter Event. Some of them were pretty funny! Thanks!"
- Melissa T., The Nord Center

"The closing session sent the attendees home with a good feeling and reinforced their positive attitudes and need for more use of good humor in their daily lives. Our feedback has been very positive. The results of the evaluations indicate your presentation was excellent. Comments included: 'Bring him back!' 'Enjoyed it!" 'Good show!' We appreciate your contribution to making this year's joint convention one of the best ever. Thanks again!"
- Wendell Coblentz & Greg Harnist, Convention Co-Chairs - Air Conditioning Contractors of America, (ACCA) / Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors, (PHCC)

"As the keynote speaker on the opening night of the Vita-Mix Corporation's Show Demonstrator and International Dealer Sales Meeting, Dave's lively, informative, and funny program was the perfect kick-off for our three day event. It was truly a fun evening - and a great way to set the mood for our meeting." - David J. Barnard, International Household Regional Director - Vita-Mix Corporation

"It was a pleasure to have you address our staff. Your message was exceptional and your delivery was terrific, you gave us a great start to the school year."
- Bill Randall, Superintendent - Lorain County Joint Vocational School

"Thank you again for presenting your entertaining and informative program. Your insight into finding humor in everyday life to relieve stress, along with your experiences with many famous comedians was very well received by our staff. We especially enjoyed the laughter you brought to our meeting. The audience participation, especially with your two "volunteers," was a great mental recess!"
- Thomas Lewins, Executive Director - New Avenues To Independence, Inc.

"I'm very happy to recommend Dave Schwensen's 'Good Humor: The Mental Recess' for your next meeting or event. His lively program was both entertaining and informative in conveying the important message that laughter is not only good for you, but also good for business. Judging from the laughter and positive comments from members and guests, Dave is a speaker who will make your next program a success. It was a pleasure to work with him."
- Julie Bialowas - Sun Newspapers

"It was a genuine pleasure and privilege to have Dave Schwensen as the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce's luncheon meeting speaker. He captivated the audience and brought a sorely needed sense of levity to the meeting. Dave managed to bring out the comedian in some of our members, which in turn captured plenty of laughs from the audience. His insight and techniques for conquering workplace stress was a valuable lesson for everyone. The Olmsted Chamber of Commerce highly recommends having Dave present to your organization. He definitely lived up to his billing."
- Terri Mrosko, President - Olmsted Chamber of Commerce

"Your presentation was lively, informative and fun! The audience participation, sharing your real-life experiences and showing us how to use humor in our everyday lives to relieve the stress and strain was well received and DID provide a real 'mental recess' for all of those who attended. I know I appreciated it and from the favorable comments I received, so did our members."
- Brenda M. Troxtell, Coordinator, Lorain County Safety Council

"You helped take what is normally a fairly serious event and added fun and laughter along with a few good tips on how to make each day a little more fun for our customers and us. You are right; we can all use a "mental recess" throughout the day and what better way to do it than with laughter. Thanks again for helping make our event a success."
- Jim Lechko, Assistant Vice President, First Federal Lakewood Investment Services Dept.

"I heard many favorable comments from people on their way out. I also received phone calls from members who said they thought the program was outstanding. I think everyone enjoyed a laugh or two, and especially when our Judge became a 'cookie salesman.' Again, we enjoyed your program and thank you for being there. As you say, 'keep laughing."
- Kathy Kellums, Executive Director, Berea Chamber of Commerce

"Everyone thoroughly enjoyed (your presentations) and the subject matter is something we can use in our professional and personal lives. Training sessions tend to be somewhat "dry," but added humor can make the difference between whether people look forward to them or dread them. We try to make the difference! Thanks again for your help!"
- Phyllis Branksy, Vice President / Retail Banking, Citizens Banking Company

"It is my pleasure to recommend Dave Schwensen to your organization. I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed him. He was very informative and entertaining. Our members really seemed to take pleasure in his presentation. I think that your organization would greatly benefit from an appearance by Dave."
- Christina Dunn, Executive Director, Rotary Club of Toledo

"You did an excellent job with your presentation at our American Society of Appraisers meeting. I had a very fun and enjoyable evening. I will remember your good advice about humor in the future and if I know anyone who needs your services I will recommend you."
- Sincerely, Kiran Khaitan, G.G., C.S.M. (N.A.J.A.)

"Thanks for joining us... we had a great time and appreciate your insights."
- William C. Ayars, Perspectus Achitecture

"Thanks so much for speaking. We heard great comments and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Keep laughing!"
- Marla Akridge, President, Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce

"Thank you for being our guest speaker at the Chamber luncheon last week. You really gave a good presentation that kept'em laughing. You know what??? I didn't have any back tension the remainder of the day. Laughter works! Thanks again."
- Dale Noll, North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce

"On behalf of the Chamber, I would like to thank you for speaking at our Monthly Member Luncheon. You added laughter and joy to a very brisk and cold day! We had a very successful luncheon, and we appreciate you speaking at our event."
- Jill Warfel, North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce

"Thank you so much for your presentation to the Toledo ASTD Chapter. Everyone enjoyed the content and your delivery!"
- Julie Patrick, American Society of Trainers and Developers

"I would like to thank you again for presenting at our meeting last night. It was great!"
- Kathy Stover, Human Resources Manager, Sunrise Windows, Ltd.

"I attended our regular 7:45 a.m. meeting at the Elyria Sunrise Rotary this morning expecting a certain kind of usual. Thank you for the humorous change! It was a wonderful speech."
- Peggy Lieux, Elyria Rotary

"I'm glad I was able to listen to your program and meet you. Of the many things you spoke about, two things that I was really able to get out of the program: 1.) Every environment has its own humor, 2.) Good Humor is the best humor. I appreciate that because as I go forward as the comedian in the office, I have a better understanding how people think and know how to better communicate. So with that said, thanks for the knowledge. PS - I welcome any mental recess!"
- Bryan Costin, Lincoln National Corporation

"Wonderful. It really broke the ice in our serious business meeting."
- David Engel, Vice President, Huntington Bank

"Thanks so much for your presentation last night. In this very serious world, it's a refreshing moment when you find some humor in everyday situations, and you provided those moments to us, Dave. It was also very courageous to meet with a whole room of women and still leave us laughing at the end of the evening! It was good to have some laughter in our day. Everyone was very pleased and thanks for reminding us that finding humor in our lives is good for our health!"
- Linda Wiant, Women's Business Owners Network

"Dave's presentation was humorous, informative and provocative all at the same time. He not only presented information on the benefits of humor, but also spoke about humor that encourages positive relationships and humor that demoralizes. He made a concerted effort to site examples that related to the educational field. He kept the staff laughing and interested by telling personal stories to emphasize his concepts. In addition, Dave's use of audience participation demonstrated the value of laughing at oneself and laughing with others, not at them. The feedback from the presentation was as I had hoped. The staff thoroughly enjoyed Dave's ninety-minute presentation. They left the in-service in a lighter mood and noticeably more relaxed. I recommend Dave's presentation for learning the value of laughter and most importantly, for just having a good time."
- Sincerely, Linda Sklar Ed.D., Principal, Early Childhood Program. Stark County Board of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities

"Thank you for being a part of our meeting and sharing your thoughts on the power of productive laughter. Your presentation was enlightening, humorous and well received by everyone in attendance."
- Dennis Boose, Rotary Club of North Ridgeville

"Laughter is good medicine and Dave does a wonderful job of reminding people to laugh often and notice what's funny around us. We highly recommend Dave as a speaker."
- Deb Presser, President Huron County Personnel Association

"The evaluations for your session were quite high, so you can be sure that most participants valued the information you provided and the way in which it was presented."
- Gloria Gillette, Director Northeast Able Resource Center

"The feedback from my students has been excellent. They really got a lot out of your talk."
- Bob Noll, John Carroll University

"You were one of our best speakers ever."
- Charlene Paparizos, Independence Chamber Of Commerce

"Your message should be heard by more people."
- Alan Hendricks, Cohen Information Systems

"Dave is skillful at 'going with the flow' of the audience and finding humor in almost every situation. I highly recommend him as a speaker for almost any occasion."
- Eldonna Shields-Kyle, Lorain County Community College

"From the smiles and laughter, you most certainly could determine that your program was enjoyed by all present. It was a pleasure working with you. I appreciate your professionalism."
- Joan Walter, Program Chairperson, College Women's Club Of Sandusky