Personal, Playful & Profound

Speaking & Consulting

Keynote-ing, hosting, collaborating, and strategizing with the boldly self-employed

Annie P. Ruggles is a second-generation professional speaker, a trusted voice in ethical sales, and the creative mind behind Anniepreneur Presents. With 13 years of experience guiding entrepreneurs through growth, burnout, and reinvention, Annie brings clarity and resonance (plus, this wild infectious laugh!) to every room she enters.

She’s spoken on stages across the U.S. — in keynotes, workshops, and panels — and has emceed and hosted strategy-forward events both virtual and in person. Whether anchoring a conference or moderating a panel that actually inspires and educates, Annie builds connection and momentum from the mic.

If you’re looking for an entrepreneurship speaker who understands marketing and sales from the inside, and can deliver real value without the tired tricks…Annie’s the one.

  • Bring the essence of ethical persuasion into your business! It's all about ditching the discomfort and embracing authenticity in your sales strategy. This approach ensures you connect genuinely with your clients, making the selling process feel like a breeze rather than a burdensome pitch. It's selling with integrity, keeping it real, and making good money without the ick factor.

  • Unpack the power of consumer psychology and receive a crystal-clear framework for understanding your clientele and your natural sales strengths. (Yes, you have some.) It's about recognizing and resonating with the distinct needs and behaviors of each buyer type. Transform your approach by learning how to tailor your communication and offerings with precision. It's about connecting quickly, enhancing customer rapport, and optimizing your sales playbook, all while maintaining your authentic voice and values!

  • Transform objections into opportunities with grace and savvy. Delve into the arts of empathetic objection handling and effective follow-ups, ensuring your sales conversations preserve dignity for both parties. This presentation equips you with a seven-step strategy to address concerns authentically, specifically, organically, and effectively .

Signature Speeches

“Yours was, without a doubt, the best business presentation EVER. It was the most brilliant combination of interesting, entertaining, informative and applicable I've ever encountered. This coming from a conference junkie who also has a lust for standup comedy. Just saying... LOVED IT. You've made me a believer!”


— Dr. Charisse, Attendee of Make Selling Easy Without Getting Sleazy

“easily the crowd favorite at our event - two years in a row.”


— Bri Seeley, Founder and Host of Success Becomes Me

🎙️ Annie Also Offers…

Event Emceeing

Virtual or live, Annie keeps programs flowing and audiences engaged without a single awkward transition.

Panel Moderation

Annie asks the questions your audience actually cares about, while getting uncommon soundbites from your guests.

Workshops

Custom training on ethical sales, visibility strategy, purposeful novelty, or brand resonance.

Substitute Coaching

Bring Annie into your group program or curriculum as a trusted, transformative voice or strategic advisor.

Strategic Consulting (Limited Availability)

Annie still works 1:1 with a small number of founders and thought leaders each month: especially those ready to rewild their brand, reimagine their sales process, or build resonance that actually converts.

As you surely now expect, this isn’t traditional business coaching. It’s identity-deep, edge-hunting, strategy-forward collaboration for the boldly self-employed.

  • Only 3 consulting or copy co-creation clients per month

  • Ideal for people in reinvention, expansion, or burnout recovery

  • Custom sessions rooted in novelty, resonance, and purposeful visibility

“I went from overwhelmed by the sales guru ‘shoulds,’ confusion on who & what my biz was & empty launches to FINALLY allowing my vision to flow, clarity on who I am & what I want my biz to look like AND SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES!”


— Michelle Stans, Founder of Soul Coach Studio

“…Plus, she's SUPER FUN, which makes the entire process not only mind-blowing, but also enjoyable.


— Molly Beran, President & Founder of Projects by Molly

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