Pete Honsberger

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Author, Owner at Wedding Toasts 101

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Overview

Pete Honsberger is a Lead Facilitator at CultureShoc, specializing in developing leaders and implementing results-driven employee engagement programs. An alumnus of John Carroll University, he is also the author of a book on public speaking, focusing on helping organizations build high-performance cultures.

Outside of his professional work, Pete has a background in sports broadcasting, where he served as a commentator for high school football and basketball games. He maintains a connection to the local sports community, engaging with former players and coaches.

Unique fact: He authored "Wedding Toasts 101, " a comprehensive guide to help anyone write and deliver an unforgettable wedding speech.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
His primary mission at CultureShoc is to discover, engage, and grow leaders, recently promoting a "Next Gen Leaders" program for 2026.
Employee Engagement
He focuses on creating high-performance cultures through guaranteed employee engagement programs designed to attract and retain talent.
Effective Public Speaking
Authored "Wedding Toasts 101, " a step-by-step guide on brainstorming, writing, and delivering impactful speeches.

Media Appearances

03: Wedding Toasts 101 with Pete Honsberger. Featured in Uncorked Project Podcast

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Wedding Toasts 101 eBook by Pete Honsberger - Simon & Schuster. Featured in Simon & Schuster

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Wedding Toasts 101: The Guide to the Perfect Wedding Speech (Amazon listing). Featured in Amazon

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Work History

1-2019
Author, Owner at Wedding Toasts 101
8-2017
Lead Facilitator at CultureShoc
10-2014
Director of Client Services at CultureShoc
6-2013 - 9-2014
Culture Development Coordinator at Studiothink
8-2011
Broadcaster at Community Focus Television

Education

2011 - 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) from John Carroll University
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from John Carroll University

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Exp : 17 Location : Cleveland, Ohio, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Author, Owner at Wedding Toasts 101
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Insights For Selling To Pete

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pete is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Pete

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Pete move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Pete take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Pete

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