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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/
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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)
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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
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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
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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- PHYSICIANS
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. |