Speaking
I’d love to speak
on your stage.
(I’ll bring the pops.)
I’ve given keynotes at Cox Enterprises, LexisNexis, Basecamp, CreativeMornings, Startup Mountain Summit, and dozens of company offsites. Usually about building businesses that don’t feel like work. I’d love to come do the same for yours.
On stage
Watch a full talk.
A taste of what it’s like when I take the mic. Stories from running King of Pops, the ideas behind Work Is Fun, and a few surprises. Available for keynotes, fireside chats, and panels.
Talk topics
What I talk about .
Work Is Fun
The signature talk. Stories from fifteen years of running King of Pops, and the seven ideas behind making work feel like fun. Great for offsites, all-hands, and conferences.
Company Culture
How we built a culture people leave the building still carrying. And the small choices that compound into a brand people love working for.
Consumer Packaged Goods
From a single cart in Atlanta to a $10M CPG company. The unsexy truth about building a consumer brand, and the moments that made or broke us.
Format
How I show up.
In my signature 45–60 minute talk, I share stories from building King of Pops about why work doesn’t have to feel like a slog, and what changes when you let it be a little fun instead.
Beyond the keynote, I enjoy open, conversational formats like panels and fireside chats that spark genuine back-and-forth. And one of my favorite traditions is ending by handing out pops. A simple, shared moment of happiness that keeps the conversation going long after the talk ends.
Add-on
Cater your event with King of Pops
I’ve spent thousands of hours behind a King of Pops cart and would love to cater your event. Discounted rates for speaking gigs. It’s a great way to authentically interact with your audience.
Praise
People who’ve had me on their stage.
Steve Carse reminded us that work can be joyful. His energy was contagious. He had our group laughing while absorbing genuinely useful leadership principles drawn from his own incredible entrepreneurial journey.
Steven’s an absolute joy to work with — the right mix of professional, easy going, and relatable. He even surprised our team with props, which everyone loved. I highly recommend him for any team events you have coming up.
Steven isn’t like most company founders. He’s thoughtful, humble, and his fresh ideas on culture are timeless. And when he speaks, all of that energy comes out. He’s one of the sharpest business minds I know.
Steve’s authenticity resonated with our audience, bringing a genuine and relatable connection to his talk. Not only is Steve’s story inspirational, but he was a pleasure to work with — flexible, responsive, and committed to making the event a success.
I can confidently attest to his remarkable ability to deliver a dynamic speech that seamlessly weaves humor with an essential message. His charismatic leadership style and knack for building successful ventures shine through in every word.
Steven connected with our young, entrepreneurial audience in a fun, engaging, and authentic way. He’s been a crowd favorite at multiple programs including our flagship conference, FEEcon.
Steve was a great speaker for our recent Summit event. He brought real-world experience and wrapped it in compelling stories that kept everyone engaged. He has a natural way of sharing personal lessons that feel authentic and land with impact.
Past stages
A few places I’ve spoken.
Let’s talk about
your event.
Drop me a line with the date, audience, and what you’d love me to cover. I’ll get back within a few days.