cutting edge issues that shake the financial markets, politics and the economy.
He has advised the White House and such leading firms as Microsoft, Merrill
Lynch, IBM, SAP and Toyota.
The Wall Street Journal and New York Times call on Todd to make sense of
the shockwaves rocking businesses today.
He's recently published studies on such varied topics as housing finance,
fast-food lawsuits and the impact of terrorism and crime on the economy.
"Open Exchange with Todd Buchholz" and is a regular commentator on PBS.
SPEECH TOPICS
· Is the Economy Headed Higher -- or Off a Cliff?
The go-go days of the 1990s turned into the go-backwards days of the 2000’s. What’s next? How will China's
explosive growth shake up business? How will Fed chair Ben Bernanke keep the economy recovering? Todd
Buchholz, who led the White House Energy Strategy will help you figure out whether OPEC tighten the energy
noose again. Learn how the “scissors economy” opens up new business and investment opportunities. Today
might be the very best—or the very worst—time to finance a loan. By “connecting the dots” of the world economy,
Todd Buchholz will help you develop a timely vision for the economy and the stock market.
· How To Compete in A Global Economy
Never before have businesses felt so excruciating pressure to compete. While riding a roller coaster stock
market, firms have struggled to raise prices, even when their costs go up. China poses a threat but also an
opportunity for new sales. Loyal customers seem ready to jump to a competitor. How can your company or
industry survive and thrive? What will Congress do to help or hurt your industry in the coming year? Learn how
to anticipate the new trends that open up fresh opportunities for manufacturing, service and technology
companies.
· New Ideas from Dead CEOs
Todd G. Buchholz brings to life history’s greatest CEOs—from Ray Kroc to Akio Morita, Estee Lauder to Tom
Watson Sr.—and shows how their lives, leadership and lessons can inform and inspire us in today’s chaotic
marketplace. How did Sam Walton help create the “scissors economy” and go from being the owner of a single
dime store to the CEO of Wal-Mart? How did Estée Lauder, a working-class woman from Queens, convince the
shoppers at Saks to buy her cosmetics? How did the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 eventually lead to A.P.
Giannini’s success as America’s greatest banker? Todd answers these questions and shows today’s business
managers how to deploy their entrepreneurial secrets to benefit their companies in today’s hypercompetitive
global economy. Todd uses his experience as a White House economist, Harvard scholar, and Wall Street
professional to show investors what kinds of CEOs to invest with, and what kinds of companies to steer away
from. In addition, Todd lays out a forecast for the economy and the financial markets. The audience will come
away from the presentation with a fresh understanding of the competitive pressures we face today, and a
roadmap to finding success.
China: The Threat and the Opportunity
Everyone knows China offers 1 billion potential customers. But China also provides 1 billion workers eager to
compete with American workers. The Chinese Communist party has shed its communist ideology, but it still
struggles to keep its people under control. By showing audiences how to anticipate China’s next moves, Todd
Buchholz will help you take advantage of the incredible business opportunities ahead, while avoiding the
landmines.
Election 2008: The Inside Story on the White House, the Fed and Congress
Former White House adviser Todd Buchholz takes you on a tour of Washington power centers. Who’s pushing
the buttons on economic policy and industry regulation? Is Ben Bernanke working hand in hand --or at odds--
with the Bush administration? Todd Buchholz will give you the scoop on up coming elections and help you figure
out whether the shenanigans in Washington make life easier or tougher for your company?
· The Hope and Danger Behind World Politics
Since September 11 the world has changed, looking even more dangerous than during the Cold War era when
the Soviet Union aimed missiles at the U.S. Todd Buchholz takes his audience on a world tour to gauge the “hot
spots” that threaten us. At the same time, though, we must appreciate the successes: the countries that have
turned from dictatorships to democracies; the economies that have dumped communism for capitalism. As a
former “point man” for the White House during the Gulf War, Todd Buchholz shows his audience how to handle
the risks while keeping hope alive. Recently, The New York Times editorial page called on Buchholz to make
sense of the terrorism threat.
