It started off slowly and seriously, but that’s not the way it ended up!
Posing as the person who crafted our notorious margins tax at the tax reform commission,you promised some relief for our group and every attendee was poised to save some money, but every time I looked around the room and saw someone making notes on one of your obvious off the wall remarks, I wanted to crack up, but I couldn’t!
As the talk progressed, more and more people were ‘getting it’ as they too, started looking around at the others.
The closing was hilarious and the songs at the end were right on! Thank you again!
Thanks Buzz!

Eric Donaldson
President
Texas Courier & Logistics Association


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of Buzz on YouTube as the DeputyAssistant under Secretary of the I.R.S. in a faux talk delivered to the National Transportation/ Logistics Association
Buzz, the talk you gave for our 2007 NTLA Roundtable in San Antonio was superb! You greatly exceeded our expectations!!

The time you spent attending our functions posing as ‘that IRS guy’ enabled you to produce relevant material that was so timely for our attendees.

It was awesome! I don’t think it could have worked out better!  Thank you so much for all the effort you put into this, you are a TALENT! The song you did at the end of the talk which incorporated all the slogans of the attendees was inspired!

It was a pleasure working with you; you were excellent!  

Thanks again for a great job!

Mark Tuchmann
Founder & CEO
BeavEx, Inc

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As the Russian accented character “Boris Chernyenko,” Buzz Fleischman had a room full of Risk Managers almost believing that the only thing Russians fear about global warning is that it will cause the downfall of the ushanka industry. It was only until he ended his presentation by reciting the proverbial “small print” disclaimer in perfect American English that everyone realized they’d been had. This was most definitely one of the funniest presentations I have ever had the joy to listen to and it was a highlight of the insurance conference.

Ginny Penzell
El Paso Corporation

(Attendee at EIM conference, February 2006)

Buzz was a pleasure to work with….his genuine interest to understand the dynamic of our group, coupled with the extra time and effort to set the stage for his ultimate illusion, resulted in a most successful program. Thank you for the important part you played in the success of our program!


Martin L. Stein
Executive Director

National Parking Association

Buzz' character Boris Chernyenko appeared at the National Parking Association October 2005 Conference at the Fountainbleau Hilton on Miami Beach. After Boris' hilarious presentation on the parking systems of Russia, Buzz took 4 attendees through an amazing team building excercise that had the conference in awe. He graphically showed that when you work together as a team anything can be accomplished.
We howled!!!! I cannot begin to tell you how much we enjoyed your act. Inviting you and Kathy to join us at the cocktail reception and then sit with us for dinner as Boris and Katlinka Chernyenko was a brainstorm. Jim, Tom and Lisa fell for it "hook, line and sinker".

Your entertainment was original, fresh and hilariously funny! As I looked around at your audience I saw many of our guests wiping tears from their eyes from laughter. Of course, we were doing the same thing. The only problem with that is it messes up the make-up. Does it get any., better than that?

The song you wrote is priceless in its simplicity and "right on". The large words you showed the audience on the easel is now propped on a chair in my office. I look up and find myself humming to the tune of "This land is your land."

I wish you the very best in all your endeavors.

Sandy McCarthy - Vice President


Maritz Interactions -
"Thank you again Buzz for the fantastic job you did on the Centex awards event. The combination of your rich voice and quick wit make you a true one-of-a-kind. I look forward to working with you We are still receiving cards and comments from so many of our guests. again." - Jeff Feltmann Creative Producer 1400 South Highway Drive Fenton, MO 63099

Michigan Drill -
The
consensus is that it was 'Best wedding ever attended.' Obviously Buzz, you were a big part of the success of our most joyous and happy event. People (especially table 6) are still talking about you and the fun they had with your clever and creative humor. Keep Smiling!
Hy and Ellen Ash

ARDENT SOFTWARE
- Y2K has never been explained the way ‘Boris’ did (and never will) for 500 attendees from around the world in town for intensive tutorials and meetings.

ADDY Awards (Advertising Federation of Greater Ft. Lauderdale) - "His talent, sense of humor and professionalism helped make this years ADDY awards banquet the most memorable ever!" - Glen Goodwin ADDY co-chair

Bassett Boat Company of Florida - "You added that extra special touch and your routine was one of the highlights of the evening. Your laughs were felt around the office for weeks afterwards." - Debbie Davis VP

Leo Burnett U.S.A. (Public relations and marketing firm) - "Your enthusiasm and professionalism deserve Super Bowl MVP honors. The next time we put a program together in Florida you will be our first call." - Wally Hayward Senior Account Executive

Ancomp, Inc. (Destination management firm) - " We would like to commend you on an excellent job. Your duties as emcee helped make a wonderful event." - Teresa Harrington, CMP

LOMA (Life Office Management Association)- "Thank you for you splendid contribution to the success of our conference as you burst everyone's seams with laughter." - E. Scott Cass Partner, The Synthesis Group

International Cruise Ship Recipe Competition - "In the seven years that I have organized this event, we have never had a better speaker. Perhaps you would consider being our master of ceremonies for the entire event next year." - Deborah L. Golden Director of Sales and Marketing - Cruise Lines Alexander Dun and Sons., Ltd.

DMB Speakers Bureau, Inc. - "As a their Master of Ceremonies Jim Moran and Associates rated you tops in all categories." DMB Speakers Bureau, Miami, Chicago

American Speakers Bureau Corporation - "Dr. Hines said you were perfect and did a great job for us." Frank Candy - President

Physicians Protective Trust Fund - "As you walked that comedic tightrope within the limits we set, you still brought the message home and we all shared a good laugh!" - John Hastie - Director of Marketing Physicians Protective Trust Fund

Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc. - "You did a wonderful job in getting everyone's attention as our auctioneer. I was laughing and having such a good time that I almost forgot I was working." - Melissa Dunne - Auction Chairman

Recent appearances:

Kaycan Aluminum Siding -
I produced a one hour show of special material culminating in an astounding team building exercise for the largest aluminum and vinyl siding manufacturer in Canada.

Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau - Posed as director of tourism; THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL TOURISM AGENCY, delivering a tourism message replete with Russian accent.

SEER Technologies - Portrayed a high level government official offering insights into the future for this international corporate computer software manufacturer.

BASF WORLD WIDE - Represented an outlook for the applications of plastics through the eyes on an 'expert in the field' for this multi-national company.

LOMA - Appeared as B.Z. Fleischman, a Washington insider, sharing the latest government thinking related to the insurance industry.

PPTF- PHYSICIAN’S PROTECTIVE TRUST FUND - Posed as Florida Department of Insurance official for underwriters and sales staff with a hilarious message oriented talk slowly letting then in on the joke!

ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE - Fooled 'em all as head of the youth sports council of Russia and roasted the president and executive director. Their first time for a humorous presentation at a meeting!

KNIGHT FOUNDATION - Put one over on a room of professional journalists and critics!

ADDY AWARDS (DADE AND BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTERS) - Performed specialized comedy material at both award ceremonies.
Dear Buzz,June 20th, 2003
Thank you so much for giving my group the gift of laughter. They desperately needed some humor considering all the challenges they have been facing in our industry due to the implementation of HIPAA.

You were so convincing portraying an official from Health and Human Services Public Relations Division, that even after the meeting some managers still thought you were from the government! That's great acting, it was classic! The HIPAA song you wrote to the tune of YMCA was fabulous! We have shared the song with our friends and colleagues, much to their delight.

Once again, we appreciate your time and the humor you provide to us!

Sincerely,

Diane R. DeMerse
Area Vice President
SOURCECORP HEALTHSERVE
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