Harry Freedman
Specializing In "Authoritative" Corporate Imposters, Host-Emcee & Custom Corporate Videos
Introduced as a "knowledgeable authority" on any subject, Harry Freedman convinces audiences he is an industry expert, government official, or new "consultant." Everyone is completely fooled until they are roaring with laughter! With three decades of professional experience, Harry carefully screens his material to make sure it is tasteful, clean, funny, and right on the mark. +
Harry Freedman is perhaps the only individual ever to have been profiled in the business sections of The New York Times, Miami Herald, Newsday, and the International Herald Tribune. Harry Freedman will create the perfect fake industry expert for your group; and he'll have everyone fooled until they are roaring with laughter. With nearly three decades of professional comedy experience, from the clubs of Las Vegas to the corporate boardroom, Harry Freedman is a comic you can trust. As a speaker, he has performed for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies, and is frequently rated "best speaker" at conferences. Harry's presentations promote friendship and teamwork. Strangers instantly connect, co-workers come closer, and barriers of rank take a break. There's a glow that remains and fosters better communication and cooperation.
As a stand-up comedian, Harry is often opening for Ray Romano; has appeared on "Everybody Loves Raymond;" and was a staff writer for "Caroline's Comedy Hour." Harry has also written and directed a short film, "30 Minutes," which received terrific acclaim at the NY Independent Film Festival.
Bringing in Harry to play the part of an industry expert or newly hired executive. He starts off for real, but after a few minutes of his outrageous quips, everyone realizes they've been had - and they love it!
Each of Harry's put-ons is completely customized to the client's need and situation. Sometimes the "spoof" takes the form of poking fun at a general topic you agree on with Harry; sometimes it's poking fun at specific people that you and Harry select. In either case, you can rest assured it will be a hit with your group.
Nothing refreshes a group better then laughter - as everyone emerges re-energized, ready to tackle new challenges. From planning to implementation, from completion to beginning, or from work to relaxation, it's the perfect way to refocus a group on new goals or activities. In addition, Corporate Audiences enjoy Harry;s video shorts, where he interviews selected attendees (in character), to create a hilarious 8-10 minute piece played following his speech, as well as his humorous videographies of whole conferences. So when you think of finding the right performer to give your people a laugh-fest they will love and thank you for, two key words make all the difference: Harry Freedman! --
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Customized Corporate Put-Ons
Introduced as a "knowledgeable authority" on any subject, Harry Freedman realistically convinces audiences he is an industry expert, government official or new "consultant". Harry will create for you the deliciously believable "imposter/expert" of your choice that will have everyone completely fooled until they are roaring with laughter! +
WHAT IS A PUT-ON?
Bringing in Harry to play the part of an industry expert or newly hired executive. He starts off for real, but after a few minutes of his outrageous quips, everyone realizes they've been had - and they love it!
CAN IT WORK FOR ANY GROUP OR ORGANIZATION?
ABSOLUTELY! Each of Harry's put-ons is completely customized to the client's need and situation. Sometimes the "spoof" takes the form of poking fun at a general topic you agree on with Harry; sometimes it's poking fun at specific people that you and Harry select. In either case, you can rest assured it will be a hit with your group.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Revitalization: Nothing refreshes a group better then laughter - as everyone emerges re-energized, ready to tackle new challenges.
Facilitating Transition: From planning to implementation, from completion to beginning, or from work to relaxation, it's the perfect way to refocus a group on new goals or activities.
Friendship & Teamwork: Strangers instantly connect, co-workers come closer, and barriers of rank take a break. There's a glow that remains and fosters better communication and cooperation. --
Sample Characters from Harry's Customized Corporate Put-ons include:
- The Frugal Economist
- India China Expert
- Political Spin Doctor
- Technology Expert/Futurist
- Cyber Security Expert
- Health Care Expert
- Insurance Industry Expert
- Education Expert
- Real Estate Expert
- Banking/Financial Expert
- Legal Expert
- Construction Industry Expert
- Food Industry Expert
- Environmental Expert
- Credit Card Expert
Character samples: +
Posing as a Business Expert:
"I think I've been asked to speak today in order to help clear up these kinds of issues. After all, I think we've all heard the expression: Those that can do - do. Those that can't do - teach. And those that can't teach - consult. And those that can't consult, recruit those that can do, which I think pretty much should explain the whole thing."
Posing as a Real Estate Expert:
"You can get publicity in the building industry by avoiding glitzy fads and going back to traditional building materials that have proven themselves over the years ... like asbestos for example. I say if asbestos was good enough for us when we were kids, it should be good enough for our kids today."
Posing as an Environmental Expert:
"If the spotted owl is so rare, how is it that they keep getting spotted? Obviously, the fact we know they even exist means there's more then enough of them to go around." --
Additional Services:
Conference Video Summation
Harry videotapes the entire conference and injects humor and warmth into a highlight reel to help close the event with an incredible bang.
Emcee & Stand-Up
Harry keepsit light and moving, and as with everything he does, he customizes like crazy.
The Ultimate Tribute Video
It is essentially a humorous (but moving) tribute to your company or association. This is filmed BEFORE the event, and it's an incredible way to celebrate your company's history or honor an individual.
Video Interviews
Filmed at the conference, he asks carefully scripted questions to six-eight atttendees, officers, et al. and edits the responses to make a hilarious video.
For more information, fees & booking corporate impostor Harry Freedman contact us.
You had everyone believing you were for real even as you got them laughing hysterically. I have heard nothing but rave reviews. Your performance, coupled with the videotaped interviews of our executives, which you created in a 24-hour period, turned your show into something way beyond our wildest expectations. The video was so funny, that you had everyone including our President doubling over in laughter. Most importantly it was all done with style and class. It was no surprise to me, that you received an unsolicited standing ovation.
–SARNOVA Healthcare Equipment
You had everyone believing you were for real even as you got them laughing hysterically. I have heard nothing but rave reviews. Your performance, coupled with the videotaped interviews of our executives, which you created in a 24-hour period, turned your show into something way beyond our wildest expectations. The video was so funny, that you had everyone including our President doubling over in laughter. Most importantly it was all done with style and class. It was no surprise to me, that you received an unsolicited standing ovation.
–SARNOVA Healthcare Equipment
We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. At KPMG Forensic, we are in the business of preventing and detecting fraud, and much to my surprise, you were able to fool our top notch investigators! It was a great way to build team moral while "poking fun" at ourselves. I appreciate the time you took with me to achieve a high-level understanding of our people and business. Thank you for a job well done.
–KPMG
Your presentation took many, if not all, of our attendees by surprise. They are still talking about it! Those present were very impressed with your delivery and enjoyed your humor and the entertainment you provided. It was wonderful to see the laughter in the room and the atmosphere you created definitely fit in with our networking and collaboration mission. All of us especially enjoyed how you poked fun of key Board members based on the profiles that I provided you. I also wanted to express my gratitude to customizing your presentation to fit the cyber security mission of the FS-ISAC. Your research of technical terms and how you used them in your talk in hilarious juxtapositions with common language was particularly effective.
–FS-ISAC
Harry did a fabulous job posing as an economist. His content and delivery was hysterical and he held the crowd in laughter throughout his speech.
–President, Moen Incorporated
Posing as a Strategic Business Speaker, Mr. Freedman, to put it simply, was hilarious. I consider that if people start crying with laughter during a comedy routine, the comedian is at the highest skill level. If I had to bring up a comedian that he reminded me of, it would be Larry David, who I consider a master. Mr. Freedman is also a gentleman and we loved working with him.
–Young Presidents Organization